The proposed bill would amend sections 16-461 and 16-510 of the Arizona Revised Statutes to update the mailing timeline for sample ballots in both primary and general elections. Currently, the board of supervisors is required to mail sample ballots at least eleven days before the election. The bill would change this requirement to fourteen days. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the return address on mailer-type sample ballots shall not contain the name of an appointed or elected public officer, and introduces the provision that the name of an appointed or elected public officer may not be used to indicate who produced the sample ballot. Furthermore, the bill maintains the existing requirement for the board of supervisors to print and mail sample ballots to households with registered voters, while ensuring that the sample ballots include a disclaimer stating that they cannot be used as official ballots. The process for submitting a certified claim to the secretary of state for the costs associated with printing, labeling, and postage remains unchanged. Overall, these updates aim to enhance the clarity and integrity of the election process in Arizona.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-461, 16-510, 16-804, 16-544