AZ SB1240

Adds requirement that if a provision in the instructions and procedures manual conflicts with state statute, the state statute prevails.

Clarifies hand count procedures for counties using voting centers by requiring ballots from each voting center to be separated by precinct before random selection, and specifying that voting centers cannot be deemed precincts for random selection purposes.

Corrects terminology in hand count race selection procedures by changing "section" to "paragraph" in the description of how additional contested races are selected.

Requires the secretary of state to establish hand count procedures in the official instructions and procedures manual adopted pursuant to section 16-452.