visually impaired voters; access procedures

SB 1690 (visually impaired voters; access procedures) requires Arizona election officials to provide early ballots to blind or visually impaired voters, voters with print disabilities, and overseas/uniformed service voters through electronic means (like fax or internet) upon request. Voters can choose their preferred method for receiving ballot materials, and officials must send ballots by specific deadlines (no later than 45 days before an election for registered voters). The bill eliminates the need for paper ballots when electronic delivery is used and establishes emergency procedures for national or local crises affecting voting access. This directly affects eligible voters with visual impairments or print disabilities who need accessible ballot delivery options.