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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES57th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session |
House: FMAE DP 4-3-0-0 |
HCR2016: voting centers; precinct voting
Sponsor: Representative Keshel, LD 17
House Engrossed
Overview
Subject to voter approval, eliminates the use of voting centers and on-site early voting locations and limits in-person voting to designated polling places. Caps the size of election precincts and eliminates statutory authority for emergency voting centers. Restricts election day on-site tabulation of early ballots to polling places and narrows electioneering provisions and election administration statutes to polling places used on election day.
History
Statute establishes a county-administered election system that includes election precincts, designated polling places and election boards. Counties administer in-person voting through precinct-based polling places and countywide voting centers and may consolidate precincts or designate emergency voting centers under specified circumstances. Electioneering restrictions and voter conduct requirements apply at polling places and other designated voting locations (A.R.S. §§ 16-411, 16-531).
The election framework also includes an early voting system that operates in parallel with election day voting and includes early ballot requests, in-person early voting at designated locations and election day on-site tabulation of early ballots. The framework includes voter identification requirements, early ballot affidavit procedures, ballot handling and reconciliation processes and criminal penalties for unlawful acts related to voting and election administration (A.R.S. §§ 16-542, 16-579.01, 16-1017).
Provisions
1. Limits the maximum number of registered voters in an election precinct to 2,500 at the time precincts are designated. (Sec. 1)
2. Prohibits a county board of supervisors from authorizing the use of voting centers in place of or in addition to specifically designated polling places. (Sec. 1)
3. Deletes statutory authority for voting centers, including provisions describing their operation and voter eligibility. (Sec. 1)
4. Eliminates authority for a county board of supervisors to approve emergency voting centers and related procedures. (Sec. 1)
5. Removes references to early voting sites from electioneering provisions. (Sec. 1)
6. Deletes references to voting centers and other voting locations from election board appointment statutes. (Sec. 2)
7. Removes authority for county recorders to establish on-site early voting locations and other early voting locations. (Sec. 3)
8. Deletes procedures governing voter identification and voter registration updates at on-site early voting locations and other early voting locations. (Sec. 3)
9. Eliminates authority for electors to vote in person at on-site early voting locations through 7:00 p.m. on the Friday preceding an election. (Sec. 3)
10. Deletes authority to conduct election day on-site tabulation of early ballots at voting centers and removes related references. (Sec. 4, 5)
11. Removes references to on-site early voting locations from unlawful acts related to voting and electioneering offenses. (Sec. 6, 7)
12. Requires the Secretary of State to submit the proposition to the voters at the next general election as provided by the Arizona Constitution. (Sec. 7)
13. Becomes effective if approved by the voters and on proclamation of the Governor. (Sec. 7)
14. Makes technical changes. (Sec. 2, 6)
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18. Initials GG HCR 2016
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