Arizona HB2586 establishes a mobile communications platform for election workers, funded by a $200,000 appropriation.

Arizona HB2586 mandates the establishment of a mobile communications platform for election workers, including poll workers and supply drivers. The Secretary of State, in collaboration with county recorders and election officers, will create this platform, which will be piloted in one or more counties. The platform may be offered to counties at reduced or no cost. The bill allocates $200,000 from the state general fund for fiscal year 2025-2026, with the section set for repeal after December 31, 2026.

Arizona HB2586 establishes a mobile communications platform for election workers, funded by a $200,000 appropriation.

Arizona HB2586 mandates the establishment of a mobile communications platform for election workers, including poll workers and supply drivers. The Secretary of State, in collaboration with county recorders and election officers, will create this platform, which will be piloted in one or more counties. The platform may be offered to counties at reduced or no cost. The bill allocates $200,000 from the state general fund for fiscal year 2025-2026, with the section set for repeal after December 31, 2026.