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HB 2046

audits; precincts; voting centers

57th Legislature - First Regular Session Introduced by Alex Kolodin

Arizona bill establishing mandatory post-election audits at voting centers and precincts to verify election results; vetoed by Governor after legislative passage.

Vetoed by Governor
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Bill Summary · HB 2046

Legislative bill overview

HB 2046 would establish mandatory post-election audits of voting centers and precincts in Arizona, requiring verification of election results through systematic auditing procedures. The bill was passed by the legislature but vetoed by the Governor on May 6, 2025.

Why is this important

Election audits are a key mechanism for verifying voting system accuracy and maintaining public confidence in results. The bill addresses whether Arizona's current audit procedures sufficiently cover all voting locations and whether additional verification measures are necessary for election integrity.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope and cost: Mandatory audits of all precincts/voting centers could significantly increase election administration costs, raising questions about resource allocation and feasibility
  • Audit methodology: Disagreement likely exists over what constitutes adequate audit procedures, sampling sizes, and whether full audits or risk-limiting audits are more appropriate
  • Partisan motivations: Election audit bills are often viewed through a partisan lens regarding concerns about election security versus perceptions of undermining election legitimacy

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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