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AZ HB2728

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/7/2023

Primary Sponsor

Seth Blattman

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-sixth Legislature - First Regular Session (2023)

AI Summary

  • Establishes an election worker harassment task force within the secretary of state's office consisting of 11 members: one assistant attorney general from criminal division, one from civil litigation, two law enforcement officers, two election workers from different parties, and four election officers with political party balance.

  • Task force shall elect a chairperson, meet as needed, coordinate and investigate violations of election law, and refer cases for prosecution as appropriate.

  • Requires the task force to submit an annual report by January 1, 2025 and each year thereafter detailing activities and reports received to the governor, legislature, and relevant committees.

  • Secretary of state must provide administrative support, meeting space, and post annual reports on its website.

  • Defines "election officer" as elected or appointed individuals administering elections and "election worker" as seasonal, part-time, full-time, or volunteer staff with election administration duties.

Legislative Description

Election worker harassment task force

Duties

Last Action

House read second time

2/8/2023

Committee Referrals

Rules2/7/2023
Municipal Oversight & Elections2/7/2023

Full Bill Text

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