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AZ SB1655

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2023

Primary Sponsor

Ken Bennett

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-sixth Legislature - First Regular Session (2023)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona Revised Statutes Section 16-408 regarding special district election costs and procedures.

  • Requires all special district election costs, including ballot preparation and signature comparison, to be charged against the special district's funds.

  • 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.

  • Allows the board of supervisors to order filing of additional bonds if the initial bond is determined to be insufficient during proceedings.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules2/1/2023

Full Bill Text

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