election procedures manual; consultation

SB 1237 requires Arizona's Secretary of State to create an official election procedures manual after consulting with county election officials, state legislative committees, and other stakeholders. The manual, due by October 1 before each general election, must be approved by the Governor and Attorney General before release. Violating the rules in this manual would be a class 2 misdemeanor, and the Secretary must also provide experts to review electronic voting systems for security and efficiency. This bill directly affects election administrators and state agencies by standardizing election procedures and approval processes.