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AZ SB1746

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jake Hoffman

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Requires all schools operated by school districts to close on every regular primary and general election day, with teachers and staff receiving mandatory in-service training instead of using personal leave time
  • Mandates that public schools with gymnasiums provide space for polling places when requested, exempting them from any requirements that would prevent such use
  • Authorizes voting centers where any registered county voter can cast a ballot, but requires these centers be used in addition to (not in place of) designated polling places
  • Directs the Department of Administration beginning in 2026 to coordinate with state agencies and counties to provide state-owned facilities as voting locations when requested
  • Requires state, county, city, town and school district offices to provide sufficient space for polling places when requested by election officials

Legislative Description

Elections; voting centers; polling places

Elections

Last Action

Assigned to House RULES Committee

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules3/16/2026
Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections3/9/2026
Rules2/5/2026
Judiciary and Elections2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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