AZ SB1438

Prohibits HOA voting by proxy or delegate after the period of declarant control ends, requiring votes to be cast in person or by absentee ballot at duly noticed meetings.

Authorizes electronic and online voting systems for ballot measures, while requiring associations to offer paper absentee ballots as an alternative to any member who requests one.

Establishes detailed ballot requirements including minimum 10 calendar days for voting, mandatory voter identification forms, prohibition on pre-voted ballots, and retention of all election materials for at least six months.

Requires associations to post election results and vote tallies within 48 hours of completion and make board member contact information available to members.

Creates a formal election challenge process requiring written challenges within 30 days, with defined "substantive violations" that mandate invalidation and re-election, including improperly denying voter eligibility or allowing ballot tampering.