HCR 2001 Arizona House · 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session

citizenship; identification; contributions; early voting

HCR 2001 proposes amending Arizona's constitution to establish new voting rules. It would require all voters to be U.S. citizens, mandate free government-issued ID at polling places, ban foreign campaign contributions, and set specific early voting hours ending at 7:00 PM on the Friday before general elections. The amendment also guarantees in-person voting access on election day and allows mail-in ballots only for citizens who formally request them and provide citizenship proof. If approved by voters, it would become "The Arizona Secure Elections Act," but it is currently only a proposed constitutional amendment awaiting voter approval.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Nov 2025

Committee Review

House Passage

Feb 2026

Senate Passage

Jun 2026

Governor

Introduced Nov 15, 2025 Last action Jun 15, 2026

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What changed between versions

House Engrossed Version (02/09/2026) → Senate Engrossed Version (06/12/2026) · 8 edits · Feb 9, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was transferred from the House to the Senate and underwent significant substantive changes to election procedures. The most critical change is the addition of a strict requirement for voters to show valid government-issued ID before casting any ballot, replacing the previous clause that allowed the state to provide ID at its own expense. Additionally, the bill now explicitly grants the legislature authority to enact laws governing early voting and mail-in ballots, provided they are rationally connected to legitimate state interests like security and accuracy. The bill also includes a new severability clause and an effective date of January 1, 2028.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded to explicitly include authority for the legislature to regulate early voting and mail-in voting methods, whereas the previous version focused more on restricting early voting end times and mandating specific mail-in ballot conditions.

REQUIREMENT

Added a mandatory requirement that every voter must show valid government-issued proof of identity before casting a ballot, regardless of the voting method.

Added a new provision granting the legislature the power to enact laws regarding early voting and mail-in ballots, subject to specific rationality and state interest standards.

Removed the specific deadline for early voting (Friday prior to election) and the rule allowing lines to be cut off at poll closing times.

Replaced the detailed conditions for receiving a mail-in ballot with a general statement that ballots must be tabulated at the voting location on election day.

ELIGIBILITY

Clarified that only citizens may register and vote, removing the phrase 'of the United States' from the original text.

TIMELINE

Added an effective date of January 1, 2028, for the provisions of the act.

TECHNICAL

Added a new clause stating that the act is not subject to Article IX, Section 23 of the Arizona Constitution.

DEFINITION

Changed the common name of the act from 'The Arizona Secure Elections Act' to 'The fast accurate Secure transparent election results act or the fast election results Act.'

Floor votes · House Feb 9, 2026

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

Amendments

Jun 12, 2026

Upper · Passed

PASSED

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Jun 12, 2026

Upper · Passed

DPA

upper

Mar 18, 2026

Upper · Passed

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upper

Feb 9, 2026

Lower · Passed

PASSED

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Feb 9, 2026

Lower · Passed

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lower

Jan 21, 2026

Lower · Passed

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1 primary · 7 co-sponsors