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AZ HB2805

AZ HB2805
Electronic signatures; nomination petitions


summary

Introduced
01/22/2026
In Committee
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)

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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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