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AZ SB1655
Bill
Status
2/1/2023
Primary Sponsor
Ken Bennett
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AI Summary
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Amends Arizona Revised Statutes Section 16-408 regarding special district election costs and procedures.
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Requires all special district election costs, including ballot preparation and signature comparison, to be charged against the special district's funds.
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Mandates that petitioners file a bond with board of supervisors approval before or during special district formation proceedings to cover election expenses if the formation election fails.
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Allows the board of supervisors to order filing of additional bonds if the initial bond is determined to be insufficient during proceedings.
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Permits governing bodies of special districts to contract with boards of supervisors and county recorders for election services, with costs charged against the special district.
Legislative Description
Elections; special districts; technical correction.
Elections And Electors
Last Action
Senate read second time
2/2/2023