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Action   8.
Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting
Board of Supervisors
Meeting Date:
03/25/2025
Resolution Supporting Proposed Legislation to Require the Return of Mail-In Ballots by 5:00 P.M. on the Friday Before Election Day
Submitted By:
Lara Loewenheim, Board of Supervisors
Department:
Board of Supervisors
Presentation:
No A/V Presentation
Recommendation:
Document Signatures:
# of ORIGINALS
Submitted for Signature:
NAME
of PRESENTER:
Frank Antenori
TITLE
of PRESENTER:
Chairman, Board of Supervisors
Mandated Function?:
Source of Mandate
or Basis for Support?:

Information

Agenda Item Text:

Adopt Resolution 25-02 expressing the Board of Supervisors' support for proposed legislation requiring that all mail-in ballots be returned by 5:00 p.m. on the Friday before Election Day to improve election efficiency, transparency, and timely ballot processing.

Background:

The Cochise County Board of Supervisors recognizes the importance of maintaining secure and efficient election processes to uphold public confidence in the democratic system. Under current Arizona law, mail-in ballots must be received by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, which can create logistical challenges due to late-arriving ballots. The proposed legislation seeks to amend the law by setting an earlier deadline of 5:00 p.m. on the Friday before Election Day, allowing election officials additional time to process ballots, reduce delays, and ensure accurate and timely reporting of results.

This resolution affirms the Board's support for the proposed legislation and directs the Clerk of the Board to communicate this position to state officials and stakeholders.

Department's Next Steps (if approved):

Transmit copies of this resolution to the Arizona State Legislature, the Governor of Arizona, and other relevant officials and stakeholders to advocate for the passage of this legislation.

Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:

n/a

To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:

Transmit copies of this resolution to the Arizona State Legislature, the Governor of Arizona, and other relevant officials and stakeholders to advocate for the passage of this legislation.

Fiscal Impact

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