election committee; security standards; practices

HB 2655 creates an election security standards committee under Arizona's Secretary of State, requiring input from county election officials, city/town clerks, and technical experts. The committee must develop mandatory security controls for election equipment, create a required self-assessment questionnaire for jurisdictions, and establish a recurring review schedule. Key deadlines include updating security standards by January 1 of odd-numbered years, publishing the self-assessment form by February 1 of odd years, and requiring jurisdictions to submit completed assessments by February 1 of even years. This bill directly affects all Arizona county and local election jurisdictions responsible for election security. The provisions focus on standardized security practices and regular compliance verification, with no mention of funding or enforcement penalties.