The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend current statutes regarding the certification of voting equipment in Arizona. It would add a requirement that all voting machines and devices used in elections for federal, state, or county offices must comply with the Help America Vote Act of 2002, including testing and approval by federally accredited laboratories. Additionally, beginning January 1, 2029, the Secretary of State would be prohibited from certifying any voting machine or device unless 100% of its parts and components are sourced from the U.S., and 100% of its manufacturing and assembly occurs in the U.S. This new requirement aims to enhance domestic sourcing and manufacturing standards for voting equipment.

Furthermore, the bill would exempt voting machines and devices acquired before January 1, 2028, from these new certification requirements. It also makes technical and conforming changes to existing language, such as updating the terminology used in the statutes. Overall, the bill seeks to strengthen the integrity and security of voting systems in Arizona by ensuring compliance with federal standards and promoting domestic production.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-442