SB 1376 Arizona Senate · 57th Legislature - First Regular Session

state elections; contest; technical correction

SB 1376 amends Arizona law to clarify where election contest cases are heard. It specifies that if the attorney general intervenes in a contest over a state election, constitutional amendment, or ballot measure, the case must move to Maricopa County court if originally filed elsewhere. This change affects anyone challenging election results (like voters or candidates) and the courts handling those disputes. The bill does not alter the grounds for contesting elections or eligibility rules - only the location for hearing such cases. It is a technical procedural adjustment, not a substantive policy change.
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Introduced Feb 3, 2025 Last action Feb 4, 2025
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