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This bill introduces several new requirements and restrictions for voting equipment and election processes in Arizona. The bill amends existing election laws to enhance security and transparency in voting technology. It requires the Secretary of State to ensure that voting machines and devices meet specific cybersecurity standards, including prohibiting internet connectivity, implementing user tracking with unique credentials, and maintaining detailed logs of system activities. The bill mandates that voting equipment used in polling places and voting centers must have no internet access, with any accessible ports locked and sealed, and requires a comprehensive chain of custody documentation tracking every person who handles the equipment. For central counting centers, the bill introduces additional provisions, including requiring two observers from different political parties to be present during vote tabulation, mandating continuous video recording of all counting center activities, and ensuring that removable data storage devices are not under the control of a single person. Violations of these new provisions are classified as a Class 1 misdemeanor. The bill aims to increase election security, prevent potential tampering, and improve the transparency of the voting process by implementing strict controls on voting equipment and vote counting procedures.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/83659