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This bill amends Arizona state law regarding voting procedures for homeowners' associations in condominiums and planned communities, introducing several significant changes to improve transparency, fairness, and integrity in association elections. The bill restricts the use of proxies and delegates after the declarant control period, mandates more detailed ballot requirements, and establishes stricter guidelines for election processes. Key provisions include requiring ballots to list all candidates for board positions, setting a 20% quorum requirement for board elections, prohibiting pre-voted ballots and in-person ballot solicitation, and mandating that preliminary election results remain confidential until finalization. The bill also introduces protections for members by allowing groups of dissenting members to provide rebuttal communications if the board uses association resources to support or oppose a ballot measure. Additionally, the legislation creates legal consequences for ballot tampering, classifying intentional ballot manipulation as a class 6 felony, and provides a mechanism for challenging elections if substantive violations are discovered. The bill aims to ensure more democratic and transparent decision-making processes within homeowners' associations by establishing clear, uniform standards for voting and election procedures.

Government Affairs

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/82761