This bill proposes significant updates to current Arizona election statutes, including the repeal of section 16-407.01 and the addition of section 16-407.04. It mandates the Secretary of State to maintain participation in a multistate electronic voter registration information center to enhance voter registration accuracy. The bill also modifies terminology related to voting locations, changing "polling place" to "voting location," and establishes new requirements for early voting locations, including operational hours and the ability for voters to update their registration information on-site. Additionally, the bill replaces the current "active" designation with an updated "permanent early voting list", requiring voters to request inclusion on this list. It clarifies that election officials may receive and spend private funds for election-related improvements and emphasizes the need for public records regarding voting locations. The bill also introduces a notice to cure system for voters regarding their signatures and ballots, appropriates funds for transitioning to voting centers, and outlines procedures for processing early ballots from other jurisdictions. Overall, these changes aim to modernize election processes, enhance voter access, and improve communication and efficiency in the voting system.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-166, 16-245, 16-246, 16-407.01, 16-407.04, 16-411, 16-461, 16-510, 16-515, 16-542, 16-544, 16-550, 16-572, 16-1017, 16-1018, 16-131, 16-543, 16-543.02, 16-579, 16-452, 16-551, 16-552, 16-579.02, 16-204, 16-804, 16-580, 99-410, 16-153, 16-545, 16-409, 16-191, 16-550.01, 16-168, 16-602, 16-449, 16-125