Bill Text: AZ HB2196 | 2012 | Fiftieth Legislature 2nd Regular | Engrossed
Bill Title: Irrigation districts; polling place hours
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2012-03-05 - Senate Consent Calendar March 05, 2012 @ 1:35 PM with Objections [HB2196 Detail]
Download: Arizona-2012-HB2196-Engrossed.html
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State of Arizona House of Representatives Fiftieth Legislature Second Regular Session 2012
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HOUSE BILL 2196 |
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AN ACT
amending sections 48-2919 and 48-3017, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to irrigation and water conservation districts.
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Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
Section 1. Section 48-2919, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to read:
48-2919. Conduct of election; return
A. The polls shall be open on the day of election from eight six o'clock in the morning until six seven o'clock in the afternoon EVENING OF THE SAME DAY AND ANY BALLOT received ON OR BEFORE SEVEN O'CLOCK ON ELECTION DAY IS DEEMED TIMELY. After closing the polls the judges of the election shall ascertain the result of the vote and certify it in writing to the board of supervisors of the county which ordered the election within two days after the day of election, and shall accompany the certificate with all ballots used in the election, and all records made thereof.
B. If at the election a judge for any reason fails to act, the qualified electors present at the opening of the polls shall appoint another judge who shall in all respects be qualified after selection to perform the duties prescribed by this article.
C. The judges of the election may administer oaths for any purpose pertaining to the election, may decide upon on the qualifications of electors and shall make certificates respecting any matter concerning the election.
Sec. 2. Section 48-3017, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to read:
48-3017. Time of election; duties of election judges
The polls shall be opened at eight six o'clock in the morning and kept open until six seven o'clock in the afternoon evening of the same day and any ballot received on or before seven o'clock on election day is deemed timely. The election judges shall choose one of their number to be chairman. The chairman may appoint judges and clerks to fill vacancies occurring during the progress of the election. Any election judge may administer or certify any oath required to be administered during the progress of the election. The election judges may decide upon on the qualifications of electors and shall make certificates respecting any matter concerning the election.
