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.

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.