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 such contributions. The resolution establishes penalties for non-compliance, including civil penalties and potential legal action by the Attorney General against violators. It also allows qualified electors and state officers to initiate civil actions to enforce compliance with the new regulations. The act, titled the "Arizona Free and Fair Elections Act," aims to enhance the integrity and transparency of Arizona's electoral process and will be submitted to voters for approval in the next general election.

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
Senate Engrossed 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