election procedures manual; consultation
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
Senate Bill 1237 updates Arizona’s election procedures by requiring the Secretary of State to consult with county boards of supervisors and relevant legislative committees before creating an official instructions and procedures manual. This manual will outline rules for early voting, ballot handling, and the transmission of ballots, including those for military and overseas voters. The bill also establishes penalties for violating these rules and mandates expert reviews of electronic voting systems to identify potential improvements.
Key provisions
- Requires the Secretary of State to consult with county supervisors and legislative committees.
- Mandates the creation of an official instructions and procedures manual.
- Specifies rules for transmitting ballots to and from absent voters.
- Addresses internet receipt of federal postcard applications.
- Establishes penalties for violating election procedures rules.
- Requires expert reviews of electronic voting systems.
Who is affected
- County Boards of Supervisors
- Secretary of State
- Legislative Committees (House and Senate)
- Voters (particularly absent uniformed and overseas citizens)
- Election officials
Notable changes
- Formalizes the process for creating and approving election procedures manuals.
- Adds specific rules for ballot transmission methods.
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