The proposed bill would amend current statutes regarding nomination petitions for candidates for constable in Maricopa and Pima counties. Under the new law, a nomination petition must be signed by at least 1 percent of the number of qualified signers in a justice precinct or at least 1,000 signatures, whichever is less. This replaces the existing requirement that candidates' nomination petitions be signed by at least 1 percent but not more than 10 percent of qualified justice precinct signers.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that candidates for constable in these counties are not required to collect signatures from more than 10 percent of the number of qualified signers in the justice precinct. The bill also includes technical and conforming changes to ensure consistency with the new requirements. Overall, the changes aim to simplify the nomination process for constable candidates in these specific counties.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-322
Senate Engrossed Version: 16-322