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AZ SB1063

Bill

Status

Passed

4/23/2024

Primary Sponsor

John Kavanagh

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-sixth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2024)

AI Summary

  • Changes the protected period for political signs from 45 days to 71 days before an election, ending 15 days after the election.

  • Extends protection to signs supporting or opposing ballot measures, questions, or issues, applying only to the specific election where they appear on the ballot.

  • Clarifies that for primary election candidates who advance to the general election, sign protection extends through 15 days after the general election.

  • Prohibits cities, towns, and counties from removing political signs in public rights-of-way if the sign meets safety standards, size limits (16 square feet in residential areas, 32 square feet elsewhere), and includes candidate or campaign committee contact information.

  • Allows jurisdictions to immediately relocate signs deemed emergencies and to remove non-compliant signs after 24-hour notice if the violation persists, with a 10-business-day retention period for sign retrieval.

Legislative Description

Political signs; removal; elections

Elections

Last Action

Chapter 170

4/23/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules2/26/2024
Municipal Oversight & Elections2/21/2024
Rules1/16/2024
Elections1/16/2024

Full Bill Text

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