Bill > HB2022

This bill makes several changes to Arizona's election laws, primarily by moving the date of the primary election from August to July, specifically the second to last Tuesday in July, and adjusts related deadlines and procedures. It also allows for the "curing" or correction of voter registration address errors at polling places with proper identification and written affirmation, and clarifies the timeframe for processing provisional ballots, reducing it from ten to seven calendar days after a general election with federal office and from five business days to five calendar days after other elections. Furthermore, the bill permits party representatives to serve as observers at ballot replacement locations and expands the definition of locations where party representatives and challengers can be present, including in-person early voting and emergency voting locations. Finally, it addresses the transition for the 2026 primary election by validating nomination and initiative petitions that may have used the old August date and ensures that any election items called for the August 2026 primary will be placed on the new July 2026 primary ballot.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/83558