SB1609

New political parties; party name

Introduced·2/3/26
Introduced Text

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.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Passed

Calendar

Feb 25

9:05 AM

Senate Rules

Feb 20

8:00 AM

Senate Judiciary and Elections

History

Feb 25

Senate

Senate RULES Committee action: Proper For Consideration, voting: (0-0-0-0)

Feb 25

Senate

Senate majority caucus: Do pass

Feb 25

Senate

Senate minority caucus: Do pass