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Court tosses Arizona Election Manual, says more public comment time needed
PHOENIX — The Court of Appeals has tossed out a set of rules adopted by Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, saying he didn’t follow proper procedures.
The judges said there are clear state laws that require the public be given at least 30 days to comment on proposed regulations. But they said Fontes, in enacting the Elections Procedures Manual ahead of the 2024 election, provided just a 15-day window.
A spokesman for Fontes said he disagrees with the ruling and vowed to appeal to the Arizona Supreme Court.
Less clear is the effect of Thursday’s ruling.
https://tucson.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/article_3ee2e0fc-fb73-11ef-83b8-5ba43a1f53bc.html