foreign contributions; early voting; tabulation

SCR 1014 prohibits Arizona government entities from using funds or services from foreign nationals for election administration. It requires election service providers to annually certify they aren’t receiving foreign contributions (with updates if new information arises) and mandates quarterly reports to the Secretary of State. Violations - including false certifications - may result in misdemeanor charges, termination of contracts, or civil penalties of $5,000 per violation. The bill applies to election service providers and government entities managing voting operations, excluding common goods or polling locations. It would become law only if approved by Arizona voters through a referendum.