HB2319 is a bill that seeks to amend Title 16, Chapter 4, Article 1 of the Arizona Revised Statutes by adding section 16-410.01, which pertains to the conduct of elections. The bill emphasizes the importance of public confidence in elections and aims to maintain this confidence by maximizing transparency. It establishes a rule of construction for interpreting election-related statutes and any instructions and procedures manual prescribed by section 16-452.

The bill declares that the purpose of the chapter on elections is to provide a transparent system for conducting elections in the state. It states that when there are competing interpretations of the provisions of this chapter, they should not be given equal weight. Instead, the provisions should be liberally construed in favor of the interpretation that provides greater transparency. The bill was vetoed by the Governor, who indicated that it adds unnecessary language to the statute and does not address the real challenges of election administration.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-410.01
House Engrossed Version: 16-410.01