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Overview
This bill amends Arizona’s initiative and referendum laws to clarify procedures for submitting and collecting signatures for ballot measures. It updates requirements for petition circulators, including registration, compensation, and prohibited payments. The bill also modifies rules for county, city, and town initiatives and referendums, particularly regarding disclosure of expenditures and funding sources. It aims to standardize the process and ensure transparency in local ballot initiatives.
Key provisions
- Updates the form for referendum and initiative petitions, requiring a detailed description of the proposed measure.
- Establishes stricter requirements for circulator registration, including verification of eligibility and residency.
- Prohibits paying or receiving compensation for signatures collected on initiative and referendum petitions.
- Modifies rules for county, city, and town initiatives and referendums, including disclosure requirements for mandatory expenditures.
- Clarifies the duties of city and county officials involved in the process.
- Specifies penalties for violating circulator registration requirements.
- Addresses the validity of signatures collected by disqualified circulators.
- Updates the process for submitting arguments supporting or opposing local ballot measures.
Who is affected
- Voters in Arizona
- Political activists and advocacy groups
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