HCR 2002 Arizona House · 57th Legislature - First Regular Session

voting centers; precinct voting

HCR 2002 is a proposed constitutional amendment (requiring voter approval) that would allow Arizona counties to establish voting centers - locations where any voter in the county can cast a ballot on election day, rather than being restricted to their specific precinct polling place. If approved by voters, it would amend Arizona statutes to remove the current prohibition (Section 16-411, subsection 4) that prevents county boards from authorizing voting centers. This change would directly affect county election officials, who could then designate multiple voting centers across a county, and voters, who would have more flexible polling locations. The measure does not currently have legal effect and requires voter approval to become law.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Mar 2025

House Passage

Feb 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Jan 3, 2025 Last action Mar 5, 2025

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Introduced Version → House Engrossed Version · 8 edits · Feb 11, 2025

MODERATE

This bill updates Arizona election laws to clarify rules for voting centers, precinct boundaries, and early ballot tabulation. It adds new provisions for emergency voting centers, expands requirements for polling place designations, and modifies procedures for updating voter registration information at early voting locations. The changes aim to improve election administration while maintaining security and accessibility standards.

Scope change

The bill expands the scope of election regulations to include more detailed procedures for emergency voting centers and clarifies rules for on-site early ballot tabulation at voting centers and polling places.

REQUIREMENT

New subsections added to Section 16-411 requiring the board of supervisors to coordinate with state agencies for state-owned facilities as voting locations beginning in 2026.

New provisions added to Section 16-411 requiring the county recorder to post a website list of polling places where emergency conditions prevent electioneering, including reasons for emergency designations.

Section 16-579.02 was modified to clarify procedures for on-site tabulation of early ballots, including requirements for separate areas for processing early ballots and reconciliation of signature rosters with completed affidavits.

New subsection added to Section 16-542 allowing county recorders to establish on-site early voting locations at their offices, open on the same day early ballots are sent out.

Section 16-542 was modified to clarify that early ballot requests received more than 93 days before election remain valid for uniformed services and overseas voters, with extended distribution timelines.

New provisions added to Section 16-542 regarding civil penalties for distributing early ballot request forms without proper return addresses and for failing to submit completed forms on time.

Section 16-1017 was modified to clarify that interference with voters is prohibited within 75 feet of on-site early voting locations established by county recorders.

New subsection added to Section 16-411 allowing consolidation of polling places and tabulation for elections with no candidates on the ballot, provided voters receive proper notice.

Floor votes · House Feb 11, 2025

How they voted

32–26

Passed · 2 other

Total votes 60

Feb 11, 2025

D Democratic27

26 Nay 1

96% Nay

R Republican33

32 Yea 1

96% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Committee

Mar 5, 2025

Upper · Passed

upper

Feb 11, 2025

Lower · Passed

PASSED

lower

Jan 22, 2025

Lower · Passed

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors