ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Fifty-sixth Legislature First Regular Session
	House: MOE DP 6-4-0-0 | 3^rd Read: 31-26-3-0 Senate: ELEC DP 5-3-0-0 | 3^rd Read: 16-13-1-0

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HB 2319: elections; rule of construction

Sponsor: Representative Kolodin, LD 3

Vetoed

Overview

Establishes rule of construction for the provisions of law relating to the conduct of elections.

History

The general rules of construction for Arizona laws require liberal interpretation of the object of the law and to promote justice unless the manifest intent of the Legislature is inconsistent with such construction (A.R.S. § 1-211).

Provisions

1. Requires the liberal interpretation of the provisions of law concerning the conduct of elections in a manner that provides greater transparency. (Sec. 1)

2. Specifies competing interpretations of the provisions of law concerning the conduct of elections must not be given equal weight. (Sec. 1)

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