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AZ SB1430

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/31/2012

Primary Sponsor

Steve Gallardo

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Origin

Senate

Fiftieth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2012)

AI Summary

  • Removes requirement that circulators of initiative, referendum, and recall petitions have their statements notarized by a notary public.

  • Changes terminology from "affidavit" to "statement" throughout petition procedures for initiatives, referendums, and recall elections.

  • Eliminates grounds for rejecting petition sheets based on missing notary signatures, expired notary commissions, or missing notary seals.

  • 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.

  • 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

Full Bill Text

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