This bill proposes updates to the Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically sections 15-422 and 16-502, concerning school district governing board elections. The changes include replacing the term "Nominating" with "Nomination" in the context of petitions, clarifying that these petitions must be filed with the county school superintendent and signed by qualified electors of the school district. Additionally, it specifies that the names of candidates for the school district governing board may be included on the regular ballot, with the requirement that each candidate's partisan designation and the title of the office being sought must be displayed.

Furthermore, the bill removes references to "school district officials" from the section detailing the order of candidates on the ballot, ensuring that only the title of the office is listed without partisan designation. The amendments will take effect for school district governing board elections held on or after January 1, 2026. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the nomination process and clarify the presentation of candidates on ballots.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-422, 16-502, 16-322, 16-314