This bill proposes several updates to the current election statutes in Arizona. It introduces new requirements for the mailing of early ballots, stipulating that the county recorder or other election officials may only send an early ballot if the elector's voter registration record contains a handwritten signature obtained within the last five years. Additionally, it allows the county recorder to use information from early ballot requests to update voter registration records, provided the elector does not specify a temporary address.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that the county recorder or other election officials may only compare signatures on early ballot envelopes with those on voter registration records if the latter contains a recent handwritten signature. It also expands the list of entities that can receive updated information about voters with signature discrepancies, allowing candidates and third-party organizations to assist voters in curing their signatures. Overall, these changes aim to enhance the integrity and accuracy of the election process while ensuring that voters have the necessary support to correct any issues with their ballots.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-542, 16-550, 16-804, 16-579, 16-452, 99-410, 16-153, 16-545, 16-544, 16-409