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This bill modifies Arizona's election laws regarding voting locations and electioneering, primarily focusing on expanding and clarifying rules for establishing polling places and emergency voting centers. The bill introduces a new provision requiring all government-owned buildings or publicly accessible facilities to be made available as voting locations when requested by election officials, starting in 2026. It also adjusts the rules for electioneering (political activity near polling places), allowing political activity outside the standard 75-foot limit except in specific circumstances. The bill establishes a process for designating "non-electioneering" polling places, which can only occur for non-government-owned facilities under limited conditions like an act of God or when no other suitable polling location is available. Additionally, the bill requires county election officials to post information about non-electioneering polling places on their websites at least two weeks before an election, including the reason for the designation and the number of attempts made to find alternative locations. The legislation also maintains existing provisions about establishing election precincts, designating polling places, and includes requirements for the Secretary of State to develop methods for reducing voter wait times by considering factors such as prior election voter turnout, early voting rates, and the number of election board members.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/82729