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 term "active early voting list," which is reflected in multiple sections of the law. For instance, the officer in charge of elections is now required to provide sample ballot proofs to state committee chairmen not later than five days after receiving certification from the secretary of state. Additionally, the bill mandates that sample ballots be mailed to households with registered voters unless those voters are on the permanent early voting list, ensuring that the return address on mailers does not include the name of any elected or appointed official.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies the process for voters to request inclusion on the permanent early voting list and outlines the conditions under which voters may be removed from this list. It eliminates provisions that previously allowed for automatic removal of voters who failed to vote in two consecutive election cycles, instead focusing on the requirement for voters to submit a new request to be added back to the list. The bill also establishes penalties for failure to submit early voting list request forms in a timely manner and outlines the responsibilities of election officials in maintaining accurate voter registration records. Overall, these changes aim to streamline the early voting process and enhance voter participation.

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