This bill proposes to amend current statutes by adding a new section to Title 16, Chapter 2, Article 3 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. The new language will explicitly prohibit any public officer or employee involved in election administration or operations from performing those duties if they are a candidate on the ballot for that election. However, there is an exemption for precinct committeemen, allowing them to continue their election duties even if they are candidates.

The existing statutes will remain unchanged, but the addition of this new provision aims to enhance the integrity of the election process by preventing potential conflicts of interest among election officials who are also candidates. The bill will take effect on the general effective date once it becomes law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-231
Senate Engrossed Version: 16-231