Bill > HB2804

This bill modifies Arizona's election laws regarding sample ballots, primarily changing the mailing timeframe and some procedural details for primary and general elections. Specifically, the bill extends the required mailing time for sample ballots from eleven to fourteen days before an election, ensuring voters have more time to review ballot information. The bill applies to county, city, town, and special district elections, and maintains existing requirements that sample ballots include a statement that they cannot be used as official ballots. The legislation also slightly adjusts rules about ballot preparation, such as allowing more flexibility in how the return address is handled and maintaining provisions for candidates and party chairs to review and suggest changes to sample ballot proofs. For ballots of parties without continued representation, election officers may now print sample ballots in alternative formats, including reduced sizes. The bill retains the requirement that official voting materials include the state or jurisdictional seal, and continues the process for election officers to correct any errors identified during the ballot review process. The changes aim to improve voter information and election transparency while providing some additional administrative flexibility to election officials.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/83273