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AZ SB1126

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/11/2018

Primary Sponsor

Martin Quezada

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-third Legislature - Second Regular Session (2018)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona Revised Statutes Section 16-241 to allow independent voters (those registered without a political party designation) to participate in presidential preference elections by selecting the ballot of the political party of their choice.

  • Presidential preference elections continue to be held on the Tuesday immediately following March 15 in presidential election years, allowing qualified voters to express their presidential candidate preference.

  • Maintains existing procedures for conducting and canvassing presidential preference elections consistent with primary election rules, with the governor retaining authority to issue a proclamation moving the election date if necessary.

  • Applies all existing election laws and penalties to presidential preference elections, including provisions governing voter registration, qualifications, and election administration by county officials.

Legislative Description

Presidential preference election; independent voters.

Independent Voters

Last Action

Senate read second time

1/17/2018

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