Arizona 54th Legislature - 2nd Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 2306 — elections; counting center; electronic adjudication.

Last action — House Placed on Consent Calendar

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 54th Legislature - 2nd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

155 added · 157 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of HB 2306, a key change allows observers of a hand count of ballots to bring their own video cameras to record the process, while ensuring that their recording does not disrupt the count. This modification emphasizes transparency in the electoral process, as observers can document the hand count without being removed unless they cause disruption. The change also specifies that the selection of the precincts for hand counting must be done by lot, promoting a random and fair selection method. Overall, these amendments are aimed at enhancing accountability and confidence in how votes are counted in elections.

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HB2306 - 542R - H Ver       House Engrossed         State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-fourth Legislature Second Regular Session         HOUSE BILL 2306       AN ACT   amending sections 16-602 and 16-621, Arizona Revised Statutes;
elections;
counting center;
electronic adjudication.
        State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-fourth Legislature Second Regular Session     HB 2306   Introduced by Representatives Townsend:
Bowers, Fernandez, Petersen, Senators Bradley, Fann, Gray     AN ACT   amending sections 16-602 and 16-621, Arizona Revised Statutes;
C.  D.  For any statewide, county or legislative election, the county recorder or officer in charge of elections shall provide for a live video recording of the custody of all ballots while the ballots are present in a tabulation room in the counting center.  The live video recording shall include date and time indicators and shall be linked to the secretary of state's website.
C.  D.  For any statewide, county or legislative election, the county recorder or officer in charge of elections shall provide for a live video recording of the custody of all ballots while the ballots are present in a tabulation room in the counting center.  The live video recording shall include date and time indicators and shall be linked to the secretary of state's website.  The secretary of state shall post links to the video coverage for viewing by the public.  The county recorder or officer in charge of elections shall record the video coverage of the ballots at the counting center and shall retain those recordings as a public record for at least as long as the challenge period for the general election.  If the live video feed is disrupted or disabled, the recorder or officer in charge of elections is not liable for the disruption but shall attempt to reinstate video coverage as soon as is practicable.  Any disruption in video coverage shall not affect or prevent the continued tabulation of ballots.  This subsection is contingent on legislative appropriation.
 The secretary of state shall post links to the video coverage for viewing by the public.  The county recorder or officer in charge of elections shall record the video coverage of the ballots at the counting center and shall retain those recordings as a public record for at least as long as the challenge period for the general election.  If the live video feed is disrupted or disabled, the recorder or officer in charge of elections is not liable for the disruption but shall attempt to reinstate video coverage as soon as is practicable.  Any disruption in video coverage shall not affect or prevent the continued tabulation of ballots.  This subsection is contingent on legislative appropriation.
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Action History

  1. House Placed on Consent Calendar

  2. House Second Reading

  3. DP

  4. House First Reading.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2306?
HB 2306 is sponsored by Charlene R. Fernandez, Russell Bowers, Kelly Townsend, Rick Gray, Karen Fann, David Bradley, and Warren Petersen.
What is the current status of HB 2306?
This bill died with 54th Legislature - 2nd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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