election worker communications platform; pilot
HB 2218 authorizes Arizona's Secretary of State to create a mobile communications platform for election workers, including poll workers, drivers, warehouse staff, and voter registration personnel. The bill requires a pilot program in one or more counties using $200,000 in state funds (fiscal year 2026-2027), with counties offered the platform at reduced or no cost. The platform is designed to improve communication among election staff during operations, and the program expires December 31, 2027. This bill directly affects election administrators and workers across participating counties during the pilot phase.
Bill status
introduced
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2026
Last action Jan 20, 2026
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brian Garcia
DDemocratic
Co
Mariana Sandoval
DDemocratic
Co
Stephanie Simacek
DDemocratic
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