SB 1638
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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Fifty-fifth Legislature
Second Regular Session
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SB 1638: early ballots; visually impaired voters
Sponsor: Senator Pace, LD 25
Caucus & COW
Overview
Adds a remote accessible vote by mail option for blind or visually impaired individuals.
History
To provide equivalent access to voters who are blind or visually impaired, the Secretary of State
(SOS) is required to consult and obtain recommendations from the following: 1) nonprofit
organizations that represent blind or visually impaired individuals; 2) persons with expertise in
hardware, accessible software and other technology; and 3) county and local election officials
and other persons deemed appropriate by the SOS. The SOS must then submit
recommendations to the committee that adopts vote tabulating equipment for possible certification
in Arizona (A.R.S. § 16-442.01).
Provisions
1. Requires the implementation of a remote accessible vote by mail option for persons who are
blind or have a visual impairment. (Sec. 1)
2. Includes the use of a remote accessible vote by mail option for early voting for persons who
have a visual impairment or are blind. (Sec. 2)
Amendments
Committee on Government & Elections
1. Removes the requirement for the accessible vote by mail option to be remote.
2. Makes a technical change.
☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal Note