HB 2319
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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Fifty-sixth Legislature
First Regular Session
House: MOE DP 6-4-0-0
HB 2319: elections; rule of construction
Sponsor: Representative Kolodin, LD 3
Caucus & COW
Overview
Establishes rule of construction for the provisions of law relating to the conduct of elections.
History
The general rules of construction for Arizona laws require liberal interpretation of the object of the
law and to promote justice unless the manifest intent of the Legislature is inconsistent with such
construction (A.R.S. § 1-211).
Provisions
1. Requires the aggressive interpretation of the provisions of law concerning the conduct of
elections in a manner that provides greater transparency. (Sec. 1)
2. Specifies competing interpretations of the provisions of law concerning the conduct of
elections must not be given equal weight. (Sec. 1)
3. Declares that existing court opinions relating to the provisions of law on the conduct of
elections do not have precedential force or effect if the opinions conflict with this law. (Sec. 1)
☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal Note