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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
Bill Summary
AN ACT amending title 16, chapter 3, ARTICLE 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding sections 16-319.01 and 16-319.02; relating to nominating procedures.
AI Summary
This bill allows for the use of secure online portals to collect electronic signatures for nomination petitions for candidates running for various district offices, including school districts, career technical education districts, community college districts, hospital districts, and multi-county water conservation districts, as well as for candidates seeking office in elections governed by specific statutes related to nomination petitions. The system, to be provided by the Secretary of State, will verify the eligibility of signers and transmit the collected signatures to the appropriate election official, with candidates having the option to collect all their required signatures electronically. Furthermore, the bill ensures equal access to this online signature collection system for all candidates, regardless of their political party affiliation or method of nomination, prohibiting any discriminatory practices by the Secretary of State in its administration.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House minority caucus: Do pass (on 02/17/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84648 |
| HOUSE - Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/537003 |
| Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 02/12/2026 Caucus & COW | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/537074 |
| HOUSE - Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/536782 |
| Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 02/02/2026 Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/536562 |
| Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 02/02/2026 Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/535908 |
| BillText | https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2r/bills/hb2805p.htm |
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