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AZ SB1003
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
John Kavanagh
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AI Summary
- Requires election officers who conduct elections to certify accuracy under oath and officers who tabulate ballots to certify tabulation results under oath before the canvass can be acknowledged
- Changes election canvass language from simply "canvass" to "acknowledge without prejudice the canvass" for county boards, the secretary of state, and city/town/special district governing bodies
- Mandates that sworn certification statements from election and tabulation officers be included as part of the official canvass documentation
- Requires the official canvass record to include copies of the sworn statements alongside election results showing vote counts, ballot totals, and candidate information
- Applies to primary elections, general elections, and special district elections, with existing canvass deadlines remaining unchanged
Legislative Description
Elections; canvass; certification; acknowledgment
Elections
Last Action
House read second time
2/26/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/23/2026
Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections2/23/2026
Rules1/12/2026
Judiciary and Elections1/12/2026
Full Bill Text
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