The proposed bill SB1187 amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 16-411 to prohibit public schools in school districts with a bond or override election on the ballot from being used as polling places, unless there are no other nearby appropriate government buildings available. This change modifies the current requirement that public schools must provide space for polling places upon request from election officials, regardless of whether there is an election on the ballot.

Under the new bill, the obligation for schools to serve as polling places is lifted in the specific context of bond or override elections, thereby prioritizing the use of other government facilities when possible. This aims to ensure that schools are not utilized as polling places during critical election periods that may affect their operations or the welfare of students.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-411
Senate Engrossed Version: 16-411
House Engrossed Version: 16-411