HB 2304
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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Fifty-sixth Legislature
First Regular Session
HB2304: voting locations; precinct-based
Sponsor: Representative McGarr, LD 17
Committee on Municipal Oversight & Elections
Overview
Mandates that all voting locations be precinct-based.
History
The Board of Supervisors (BOS) of each county is required to establish a convenient number of
election precincts within that county on or before October 1st of each year prior to a general
election. Election precincts generally align with existing state and federal legislative district lines.
The BOS designates one polling place within each precinct where the election will be held.
Additionally, the BOS may authorize the use of voting centers in place of or in addition to
specifically designated polling places. A voting center allows any voter in that county to receive
the appropriate ballot on election day and lawfully cast their ballot. Voting centers may be
established in coordination and consultation with the County Recorder, at other county offices or
at other locations in the county deemed appropriate (A.R.S. § 16-411).
Provisions
1. Requires all voting for elections administered by a county to be conducted at precinct-based
polling places. (Sec. 1)
2. Prohibits the use of voting centers that provide countywide access to ballots for registered
voters. (Sec. 1)
3. Contains a conforming legislation clause. (Sec. 2)
☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal Note