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AZ SB1361

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2015

Primary Sponsor

Martin Quezada

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-second Legislature - First Regular Session (2015)

AI Summary

  • Amends section 16-584 of Arizona Revised Statutes regarding procedures for provisional ballots cast by electors whose names are not on the precinct register.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Full Bill Text

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