sample ballots; mailing date

HB 2006 modifies Arizona's election procedures for distributing sample ballots before primary and general elections. It requires county election officials to mail one sample ballot to each household with a registered voter of a specific political party at least 14 days before an election, unless the voter is on an active early voting list. The sample ballots must include the warning "This is a sample ballot and cannot be used as an official ballot under any circumstances" and be printed on colored paper with party identifiers. Counties must submit cost claims to the Secretary of State for reimbursement of printing, labeling, and postage expenses. This bill directly affects voters, election officials, and political parties by standardizing ballot distribution and labeling.