HB 4115
ballot measures; circulators; revenue; disclosure.
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Bill overview
This bill focuses on regulating how ballot measures are circulated and funded in Arizona. It clarifies rules for paid and volunteer circulators, including requirements for disclosing their residency and wearing visible identification. The bill also addresses the validity of signatures collected by circulators who violate these rules and prohibits paying or receiving compensation based on the number of signatures gathered. Finally, it modifies provisions related to county, city, and town initiatives and referendums, particularly regarding disclosures of expenditures and funding sources.
Key provisions
- Requires paid circulators to disclose their state of residence and wear visible identification.
- Invalidates signatures collected by circulators who violate disclosure requirements.
- Prohibits paying or receiving compensation based on the number of signatures collected.
- Establishes a standard of review for statewide initiative measures, requiring strict compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.
- Requires registration of circulators in certain circumstances, particularly for statewide measures.
- Modifies rules for municipal and county initiatives and referendums, including disclosure requirements for expenditures.
- Clarifies the roles and responsibilities of city/town and county officials in relation to ballot measure processes.
- Specifies procedures for challenging the lawful registration of circulators.
Who is affected
- Voters in Arizona
- Political campaigns and organizations
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