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AZ SB1393
Bill
Status
1/31/2017
Primary Sponsor
Martin Quezada
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AI Summary
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Amends Arizona Revised Statutes Section 16-241 to allow registered independent (no party affiliation) voters to participate in presidential preference elections by selecting a political party's ballot of their choice.
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Independent voters can now express preference for a presidential candidate of the political party they choose at the election, rather than being restricted to their registration designation.
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Presidential preference elections continue to be held on the Tuesday immediately following March 15 in presidential election years, or on a later date if proclaimed by the governor.
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Maintains existing procedures for conducting and canvassing presidential preference elections consistent with primary election requirements and state election laws.
Legislative Description
Presidential preference election; independent voters
Elections And Electors
Last Action
Senate read second time
2/1/2017