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AZ HB2720
Bill
Status
5/24/2021
Primary Sponsor
Shawnna Bolick
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AI Summary
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Requires county recorders to maintain and publicly post counts of physical ballots printed and electronically generated ballots by category (early, regular, provisional, federal-only) within one day after election day.
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Establishes that party representatives observing hand counts may bring personal video cameras to record the process, and prohibits officers from removing observers solely for recording unless they disrupt the count.
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Allows the Legislature to revoke a presidential elector's certificate of election by majority vote at any time before presidential inauguration, regardless of legislative session status.
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Mandates live video recording of all ballot custody in tabulation rooms with date/time and clear display of ballots and electronic adjudication screens, with violations making board members ineligible for reelection and barred from public office for ten years.
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Requires posting of duplicated ballot images to county websites within twenty-four hours of duplication, along with the adjudication board's determination of voter intent for each contest.
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Allows election contest parties to request jury trials in disputes, with courts prohibited from granting dismissal motions until after jury verdict is issued.
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Permits inspection of ballots and tabulation equipment in election contests upon filing a verified petition and bond with the court.
Legislative Description
Ballots; election contests; certificates
Ballots
Last Action
Assigned to House RULES Committee
5/24/2021