AZ SB1488

Amends Arizona Revised Statutes Section 16-408 regarding costs of special district elections.

Requires special districts to pay for election costs including ballot preparation and signature comparison from district funds.

Requires petitioners to file a bond approved by the board of supervisors before or during the election process to cover expenses if the district formation election fails.

Allows the governing body of a special district to contract with the board of supervisors and county recorder for election services, with costs charged to the special district.