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AZ HB2283

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2022

Primary Sponsor

John Fillmore

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-fifth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2022)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona Revised Statutes Section 16-411 to prioritize public elementary, middle and high schools, other schools receiving state or local public funds, and fire stations as polling places for elections.

  • Requires school district governing boards and fire station governing bodies to assist the board of supervisors and officer in charge of elections in selecting and coordinating schools and fire stations for use as polling places.

  • Removes the previous provision allowing school principals to deny polling place requests based on lack of available space or concerns about child safety and welfare.

  • Maintains existing requirements that boards of supervisors designate polling places at least 20 days before general or primary elections and 10 days before special elections.

  • Preserves provisions regarding voting centers, emergency voting centers, electioneering restrictions, and maximum allowable wait times at polling places.

Legislative Description

Polling places; schools; district boards

Schools

Last Action

House read second time

1/24/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules1/20/2022
Government & Elections1/20/2022

Full Bill Text

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