Assigned to ELEC AS PASSED BY HOUSE
ARIZONA STATE SENATE
Fifty-Sixth Legislature, Second Regular Session
AMENDED
FACT SHEET FOR S.C.R. 1023
general election day; all offices
Purpose
Subject to voter approval, constitutionally requires that a general election for city, town
and school district officials must take place on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in
November of every even numbered year.
Background
The general election of representatives in U.S. Congress, and state, county and precinct
officers must take place on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of every even
numbered year. Except for regular elections in a city or town with a population of 175,000 persons
or more, all elections are held on: 1) the second Tuesday in March; 2) the third Tuesday in May;
3) the tenth Tuesday before the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November; and 4) the first
Tuesday after the first Monday in November. Nonpartisan elections held by a school district, city
or town that are not held concurrently with a general election must be called within 180 days of
the election (Ariz. Const. art. 7 § 11; A.R.S. §§ 16-204 and 16-226).
There is no anticipated fiscal impact to the state General Fund associated with this
legislation.
Provisions
1. Requires a general election for city, town and school district officials to take place on the first
Tuesday after the first Monday in November of every even numbered year, in addition to
representatives of U.S. Congress and state, county and precinct officials.
2. Requires the Legislature to prescribe uniform dates and procedures for county, city and town
elections, including charter city and county elections.
3. Designates this legislation as the Voter Participation and Uniform Elections Act.
4. Contains a statement of legislative findings.
5. Requires the Secretary of State to submit the proposition at the next general election.
6. Becomes effective if approved by the voters and on proclamation of the Governor.
Amendments Adopted by the House of Representatives
1. Requires the Legislature to prescribe uniform dates and procedures for local elections. FACT SHEET
S.C.R. 1023
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2. Designates this legislation as the Voter Participation and Uniform Elections Act.
3. Adds a statement of legislative findings.
House Action
MOE 3/13/24 DP 5-4-0-0
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Read 6/12/24 31-29-0
Prepared by Senate Research
June 12, 2024
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