Arizona Statutes § 16-604 Election integrity fund; purpose; exemptionVersion dated Oct. 30, 2024

A. The election integrity fund is established consisting of legislative appropriations. The state treasurer shall administer the fund.

B. Monies in the fund may be used only to pay county recorders for election security, cybersecurity measures and improvements and reimbursements for postelection hand tabulations, including for additional staffing.

C. County recorders shall apply for monies from the fund and, on review and approval by the state treasurer, the state treasurer shall make payments from the fund.

D. Monies in the fund are exempt from the provisions of section 35-190 relating to lapsing of appropriations.