Arizona 56th Legislature - First Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

HB 2103 — special districts; elections; technical correction

Last action — DPA/SE

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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 56th Legislature - First 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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.

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Plain-language change summary

The amendments to HB 2103 make significant changes to the absentee voting process in Arizona. The new version clarifies that absentee voting is available to various categories of voters, specifically including those with visual impairments, those unable to visit polling locations due to health reasons, and those who will be out of state during the election. This change is important because it aims to expand access to the voting process, ensuring that more citizens can participate, regardless of their circumstances.

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Fifty-sixth Legislature Municipal Oversight & Elections First Regular Session H.B.
special districts;
2103 PROPOSED HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AMENDMENTS TO H.B.
elections;
2103 (Reference to printed bill) Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert:
technical correction State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-sixth Legislature First Regular Session HB 2103 Introduced by Representatives Harris:
"Section 1.
Heap, Jones, Parker J, Smith AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 16-408, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
Section 16-541, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to read:
RELATING TO ELECTIONS AND ELECTORS.
16-541.
(TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE) - i - HB 2103 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
Absentee voting;
Section 1.
voter eligibility A.
Section 16-408, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to read:
Any election called pursuant to the laws of this state shall provide for early ABSENTEE voting, including voting by the use of an accessible vote by United States mail option for persons who are blind or have a visual impairment.
16-408.
Any qualified elector VOTER WHO MEETS THE CRITERIA ESTABLISHED BY THIS SECTION may vote by early ABSENTEE ballot.
Cost of special district elections;
bond A.
The cost of all special district elections provided in this title, including the preparation of ballots and signature comparison, shall be charged against the funds of the special district pursuant to law.
At the time of filing a petition for the formation of a special district, or at any time thereafter but before publication of the call of election, a bond shall be filed by the petitioners, with security approved by the board of supervisors, sufficient to pay the expenses connected with the proceedings in case the election to form the district fails.
A VOTER SHALL BE ALLOWED TO VOTE BY ABSENTEE BALLOT FOR ANY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
1.
THE VOTER EXPECTS TO BE OUTSIDE THIS STATE AT THE TIME OF THE ELECTION.
2.
THE VOTER IS PHYSICALLY UNABLE TO GO TO THE POLLS BECAUSE THE VOTER IS HOSPITALIZED OR IN A NURSING HOME.
3.
THE VOTER HAS A VISUAL IMPAIRMENT.
4.
THE VOTER IS AN ABSENT UNIFORMED SERVICES VOTER OR OVERSEAS VOTER AS DEFINED IN THE UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT (P.L.
House Amendments to H.B.
2103 99-410;
52 UNITED STATES CODE SECTION 20310) OR A SPOUSE OR HOUSEHOLD MEMBER OF THE ABSENT UNIFORMED SERVICES VOTER OR OVERSEAS VOTER.
B.
If at any time during the proceedings the board determines the bond to be insufficient, it may order the filing of an additional bond within a fixed time.
A qualified elector of a special district organized pursuant to title 48 shall be permitted to vote early in any special district mail ballot election as provided in article 8.1 of this chapter." Amend title to conform LIZ HARRIS 2103HARRIS SE.docx 02/13/2023 02:26 PM C:
D.
MR -2-
The governing body of any election SPECIAL district authorized to conduct an election may contract with the board of supervisors and county recorder for election services.
The contracted cost of such special elections shall be a charge against the election SPECIAL district.
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Action History

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  2. House Second Reading

  3. House First Reading.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2103?
HB 2103 is sponsored by Rachel Keshel (Republican), Ralph Heap (Republican), Liz Harris, Jacqueline Parker, and Austin Smith.
What is the current status of HB 2103?
This bill died with 56th Legislature - First 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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