The proposed bill seeks to amend section 16-602 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, updating the procedures for the conduct of elections. It introduces new requirements for election judges to compare the number of votes cast on electronic voting machines with the poll list and provisional ballots, ensuring accurate reporting to the officer in charge of elections. Additionally, the bill mandates that the county recorder or election officer maintain a detailed count of various types of ballots, including early, regular, provisional, federal-only, and electronically generated ballots, along with any overlaps in these categories.

Furthermore, the bill requires that the information regarding ballot counts be posted on the county recorder's website and shared with the secretary of state, who will then publish this data on their own website. This enhances transparency in the election process. The bill also removes outdated language regarding the appointment of a committee by the secretary of state, streamlining the election oversight process.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-602