SB 1609 modifies Arizona's political party recognition process and ballot format.

SB 1609 revises Arizona's laws regarding the recognition of new political parties and the format of ballots. It mandates that new parties must file a petition with signatures equal to at least one and one-third percent of the total votes cast for governor in the last general election, with signatures from at least five different counties. The act also specifies the format for ballots, including the arrangement of candidates' names and instructions for voters.

SB 1609 modifies Arizona's political party recognition process and ballot format.

SB 1609 revises Arizona's laws regarding the recognition of new political parties and the format of ballots. It mandates that new parties must file a petition with signatures equal to at least one and one-third percent of the total votes cast for governor in the last general election, with signatures from at least five different counties. The act also specifies the format for ballots, including the arrangement of candidates' names and instructions for voters.