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AZ SB1063
Bill
Status
4/23/2024
Primary Sponsor
John Kavanagh
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AI Summary
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Changes the protected period for political signs from 45 days to 71 days before an election, ending 15 days after the election.
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Extends protection to signs supporting or opposing ballot measures, questions, or issues, applying only to the specific election where they appear on the ballot.
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Clarifies that for primary election candidates who advance to the general election, sign protection extends through 15 days after the general election.
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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.
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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