Assigned to ELEC FOR COMMITTEE
ARIZONA STATE SENATE
Fifty-Sixth Legislature, Second Regular Session
FACT SHEET FOR S.C.R. 1011
voting; qualifications; methods
Purpose
Subject to voter approval, constitutionally prohibits a person from voting for more
candidates for an office than the number of offices and constitutionalizes the statutory
qualifications to vote in an election in Arizona.
Background
The qualifications to vote are outlined by the Arizona Constitution and prescribed by
statute. An Arizona resident is qualified to register to vote if the person: 1) is a U.S. citizen; 2) will
be at least 18 years old by the date of the next regular general election; 3) has been an Arizona
resident for 29 days before the next election; 4) is able to write the person's name or mark, unless
prevented by physical disability; 5) has not been convicted of treason or felony, unless restored to
civil rights; and 6) has not been adjudicated an incapacitated person (A.R.S. § 16-101; Ariz. Const.
art. 7 § 2).
The Arizona Constitution requires public elections in Arizona to be held by ballot or a
statutorily prescribed method that ensures secrecy in voting. The person who receives the highest
number of legal votes must be declared elected (Ariz. Const. art. 7 §§ 1 and 7).
There is no anticipated fiscal impact to the state General Fund associated with this
legislation.
Provisions
1. Prohibits a person from voting for more candidates for an office than the number of offices to
be filled and requires the person's vote to be the sole means of determining the outcome of an
election for public office that is required by federal or state law.
2. Specifies that, for a person to be allowed to vote in Arizona, the person must be:
a) a citizen of the United States;
b) 18 years old or older; and
c) a qualified registered voter as otherwise provided by law.
3. Requires the Secretary of State to submit the proposition to the voters at the next general
election.
4. Becomes effective if approved by the voters and on proclamation of the Governor.
Prepared by Senate Research
January 26, 2024
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