Arizona SB1312: certificate of election; technical correction

What the bill says

An act Amending section 16-650, arizona revised statutes; relating to conduct of elections.

From the introduced text, January 21, 2026:

AN ACT Amending section 16-650, arizona revised statutes; relating to conduct of elections. (TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE) Section 1. Section 16-650, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to delivery of certificate of election The secretary of state shall declare elected the person receiving the highest number of votes cast for each office for which the nominees filed nominating petitions and papers with the secretary of state pursuant to section 16-311, subsection B e and shall, unless enjoined from so doing by an order of court, deliver to each such person, upon in compliance with the provisions imposed by law upon on candidates for office as conditions precedent to the issuance of the certificates, a certificate of election, signed by the secretary of state and authenticated with the great seal of the this state. END_STATUTE

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Sponsors

• Janae Shamp (R, SD-029) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. June 12, 2026: Assigned to Rules
2. January 21, 2026: Introduced and first read

Common questions

What is SB1312?

SB1312 is a bill in the Arizona Legislature (Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)): certificate of election; technical correction.

What does SB1312 do?

In its own words: An act Amending section 16-650, arizona revised statutes; relating to conduct of elections.

What is the status of SB1312?

In committee as of June 12, 2026. Latest action: Assigned to Rules (June 12, 2026).

Who sponsored SB1312?

Janae Shamp (R, SD-029).

Where is the official record for SB1312?

On the Arizona Legislature website: https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84848/?SessionId=130