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AZ SB1430
Bill
Status
1/31/2012
Primary Sponsor
Steve Gallardo
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AI Summary
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Removes requirement that circulators of initiative, referendum, and recall petitions have their statements notarized by a notary public.
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Changes terminology from "affidavit" to "statement" throughout petition procedures for initiatives, referendums, and recall elections.
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Eliminates grounds for rejecting petition sheets based on missing notary signatures, expired notary commissions, or missing notary seals.
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Allows circulators who are not residents of Arizona to register with the secretary of state and establishes procedures for receiving service of process for non-resident circulators.
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Maintains signature verification procedures and county recorder certification requirements, but streamlines the process by removing notarization as a mandatory element.
Legislative Description
Ballot measures; recall petitions; notarization
Last Action
Referred to Senate JUD Committee
2/1/2012