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AZ SB1361
Bill
Status
2/2/2015
Primary Sponsor
Martin Quezada
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AI Summary
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Amends section 16-584 of Arizona Revised Statutes regarding procedures for provisional ballots cast by electors whose names are not on the precinct register.
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Allows qualified electors to vote provisional ballots upon presentation of identification verifying their identity and residence address within the precinct, or by signing an affirmation of voter eligibility.
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Requires county recorder to verify provisional ballots within 10 calendar days after federal elections and within 5 business days after other elections, and to use provisional ballot information to correct voter address records.
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Establishes procedure for voters appearing at incorrect polling places, allowing them to receive a form directing them to the correct precinct and cast a provisional ballot that counts only for non-precinct-specific candidates and issues if verification confirms the error.
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Requires county recorder to provide voters with notification at no cost regarding whether their provisional ballot was verified and counted, through mail, toll-free telephone number, internet access, or similar method.
Legislative Description
Provisional ballots; verification; tally
Last Action
Referred to Senate GOV Committee
2/3/2015