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AZ HB2440

Bill

Status

Vetoed

5/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Rachel Keshel

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - First Regular Session (2025)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the Arizona Attorney General from prosecuting or filing civil actions against county board of supervisors members for voting against election canvass certification if based on good faith belief of unresolved integrity issues or presented documentation suggesting irregularities.

  • Defines "good faith belief" as an honest belief that is not arbitrary, capricious, or driven by partisan motives.

  • Defines "documentation or other evidence" to include official reports, audits, sworn affidavits, or expert testimony.

  • Does not prevent the Attorney General from investigating or prosecuting other election-related offenses unrelated to a supervisor's vote against certification.

  • Effective December 31, 2025.

Legislative Description

Attorney general; election certification; prohibition

Prohibition

Last Action

Governor Vetoed

5/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules3/10/2025
Judiciary and Elections3/5/2025
Rules1/23/2025
Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections1/23/2025

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