This bill proposes several updates to current statutes regarding early voting in Arizona. It introduces the term "permanent early voting list" in place of the previous "active early voting list," which will affect various sections of the law. Specifically, the bill mandates that the officer in charge of elections must provide sample ballot proofs to state committee chairmen not later than five days after receiving certification from the secretary of state. Additionally, it requires that sample ballots be mailed to households with registered voters, excluding those on the permanent early voting list, and clarifies that the return address on these mailers must not include the name of any elected or appointed official.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the process for maintaining the permanent early voting list, including provisions for voters to request removal from the list and the conditions under which they may be removed. It also establishes that voters who do not vote in two consecutive election cycles will not be automatically removed from the list, and it introduces penalties for failing to submit early voting list request forms in a timely manner. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the early voting process and enhance voter participation while ensuring compliance with updated regulations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-245, 16-411, 16-461, 16-510, 16-542, 16-544, 16-579.02, 16-579, 16-452, 16-515, 16-204, 16-804, 99-410, 16-153, 16-545, 16-409