HB2789

Nominating petitions; in lieu fee

Introduced·1/22/26
Introduced Text

HB2789 allows Arizona candidates to pay a fee instead of collecting nomination petition signatures.

HB2789 amends Arizona's nominating procedures by allowing candidates to pay a filing fee in lieu of submitting nomination petitions. Beginning with the 2028 elections, candidates who would otherwise need to file a partisan or nonpartisan nomination petition can pay a fee to the filing officer. The secretary of state will establish the fee amount and provide a form for candidates to sign and submit with the payment. Upon payment, the candidate's name will be placed on the ballot as if they had submitted sufficient nomination petition signatures.

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Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections Committee
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History

Jan 26

House

House read second time

Jan 22

House

Introduced in House and read first time

Jan 22

House

Assigned to House FMAE Committee