This bill proposes to amend the definition of "election officer" in Arizona law. Under current law, an "election officer" is defined as a state, county, or municipal employee who holds an election officer's certificate issued pursuant to section 16-407. The bill would update this definition to include any individual, such as an election board member, assigned by the state or a political subdivision to perform official duties related to elections. This change broadens the scope of who qualifies as an election officer beyond just those with a specific certificate.

Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions that make it unlawful to publicly disclose the personal information of election officers or their family members if such disclosure poses an imminent and serious threat to their safety. It establishes penalties for violations, classifying them as a class 1 misdemeanor. The bill also defines "personal information" to include home addresses, phone numbers, and photographs, thereby enhancing the protection of election officers' personal data.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 11-483, 11-484, 13-2401, 16-153, 16-1025, 28-454, 39-123, 39-124, 41-163, 16-407, 13-105, 28-1553, 13-3602, 12-1809, 1-215, 28-447, 28-455