school board candidates; electronic signatures

HB 2372 allows school board candidates in Arizona to collect nomination petition signatures online through a secure state system, replacing paper-based methods. The bill creates a verified online portal where eligible voters can sign petitions for school board, county, city, and other local offices, with candidates permitted to gather up to 110% of required signatures via this method starting in 2025. It directly affects candidates running for school board and similar local elected positions by providing a new electronic signature collection option. The law specifies that signatures must be verified and transmitted securely to election officials, but does not change the required number of signatures needed to qualify for the ballot.