The proposed bill would amend current statutes by adding new sections to title 16, chapter 7, article 1 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically addressing the security and management of electronic voting systems. Key provisions include prohibiting the creation or disclosure of hard drive images of electronic voting components without the express permission of the election officer, and requiring that all electronic voting system components be stored in a controlled access location with an entry log maintained for twenty-four months. Additionally, the bill mandates continuous video monitoring of these components, with recordings kept for the same duration, while also outlining the responsibilities of the election officer in case of monitoring disruptions.

Furthermore, the bill establishes unlawful activities related to electronic voting systems, including unauthorized access and tampering, as well as the publication of confidential information such as passwords. Violators of these provisions would face penalties, including the revocation of access rights and potential classification as a class 1 misdemeanor. The bill also clarifies that these restrictions do not apply to authorized programs aimed at ensuring the security of the electronic voting system.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-1025, 16-1026