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election deadlines; modifications prohibited

State of Arizona

House of Representatives

Fifty-fifth Legislature

First Regular Session

2021

CHAPTER 380

HOUSE BILL 2794

AN ACT

amending title 16, chapter 4, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 16-407.01; relating to conduct of elections.

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Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:

Section 1. Title 16, chapter 4, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 16-407.01, to read:

START_STATUTE16-407.01. Election deadlines; filings; violation; classification

Except when prescribed by a court of competent jurisdiction, no officer or agent of this state, a political subdivision of this state or any other governmental entity in this state may modify or agree to modify any deadline, filing date, submittal date or other election-related date that is provided for in statute.  A person who violates this section is guilty of a class 6 felony. END_STATUTE

APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR MAY 24, 2021.

FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE MAY 24, 2021.