This bill proposes updates to the nomination procedures for candidates in Arizona by amending section 16-311 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. The changes include clarifying that candidates must be continuously registered with their political party from the date of the first petition signature until the general election, rather than "no later than" that date. Additionally, the bill specifies that nomination papers for various offices must be filed "not later than 5:00 p.m. on the last date for filing," replacing the previous phrasing of "no later than."

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new provision stating that a candidate who has already filed a financial disclosure statement for the year, as required for public officers, is considered compliant with the nomination requirements and does not need to file an additional statement for that year. This aims to streamline the nomination process and reduce redundancy in filing requirements for candidates.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-311