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This bill modifies several sections of Arizona election law, primarily shifting responsibilities from the board of supervisors to the county recorder. The bill begins by defining the "officer in charge of elections" as the county recorder for each county. It updates various election-related processes, including precinct designation, polling place selection, and voting center establishment. The county recorder will now be responsible for establishing precinct boundaries, designating polling places, and authorizing voting centers or emergency voting centers. The bill also includes provisions for testing election equipment, preparing ballots, delivering ballots from polling places, and managing the ballot counting process. Key changes include allowing more flexibility in precinct and polling place management, establishing procedures for emergency voting centers, and requiring live video recording of ballot custody in counting centers for statewide, county, and legislative elections. The bill aims to streamline election administration by centralizing many election-related duties under the county recorder's office, while also introducing additional transparency and logistical measures to support election management.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/83145