The resolution SCR1014 seeks to amend Arizona's election laws by implementing stricter regulations on early voting and foreign contributions. It stipulates that early ballots must be received by 7:00 p.m. on the Friday before election day to be counted, rather than on election day itself. The resolution also allows county recorders to tabulate early ballots on-site during the early voting period and extends early voting to include the weekend prior to election day. Additionally, it eliminates emergency voting during this timeframe and modifies procedures for in-person early voters, emphasizing the importance of voter identification and proper ballot handling.

Moreover, SCR1014 prohibits foreign contributions for election administration and mandates that individuals and entities involved in campaign finance certify they have not received foreign donations. The resolution establishes penalties for non-compliance, including potential legal action by the Attorney General and civil remedies for qualified electors or state officers. It also outlines the procedures for requesting and submitting early ballots, ensuring transparency and security in the election process. If approved by voters in the next general election, the resolution will be enacted as the "Arizona Free and Fair Elections Act."

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-407.04, 16-407.05, 16-411, 16-449, 16-542, 16-544, 16-547, 16-548, 16-551, 16-552, 16-579.01, 16-579.02, 16-919, 16-923, 16-901, 16-579, 16-452, 16-515, 16-204, 16-804, 99-410, 16-153, 16-545, 16-409, 16-166, 16-191, 16-1005, 16-531, 16-622, 16-591, 16-594, 16-672, 16-584, 16-926, 16-906