Page 6 September 2014 By Tyler J. Carrell The avalanche of campaign signs, mailers and television a d v e r t i s e m e n t s , which began in early summer, marked the advent of the election season for most of us. The barrage of information will continue in the coming months, culminating with the general election on Tuesday, November 4, 2014. Americans know voting to be a privilege and responsibility, and recognize that the right to vote has a long and complicated history in our country. Issues surrounding a person’s right to vote continue to pervade our politics, legislatures and courtrooms, with direct implications for this November’s election. In Arizona, legislation passed in the last decade and the simmering immigration issue has impacted the voting requirements for the 2014 election. Generally, to be a % & #' " ( (1) be a citizen of the United States; (2) be at least 18 years old on or before the date of the next regular general election following his or her registration; (3) be a resident of the state for the 29 days preceding the election, except as provided in A.R.S. §16- 126; (4) be able to write his or her name or make his or her mark, unless prevented from doing so by physical disability; (5) not have been convicted of treason or a felony, unless civil rights have been restored; and (6) not have been adjudicated A.R.S. §14-5101. + % " & be a U.S. citizen, has gotten particular attention over the past decade. In 2004, Arizona voters passed Proposition 200, which required every person who is registering to vote, or re-registering to vote in a different county to provide proof of citizenship. Acceptable forms of & ' be found in A.R.S. §16-166, and include " &$ license or a Bureau of Indian Affairs Card Number. But in 2006, two groups of plaintiffs, Gonzalez and Inter Tribal Council of #' /7+#:" against the State of Arizona to prevent % citizenship. The cases were eventually consolidated, and in 2013, the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and held that Arizona could not require information that is not required by the National Voter Registration Form (“Federal Form”) itself, including proof of citizenship. Following this decision, the Federal District Court < Federal Form and does not provide proof Arizona proof-of-citizenship of citizenship or any other information required by state law is eligible to vote in = For the November 2014 election, the ( 7 vote using the Federal Form and did not provide proof of citizenship, you are & " and will receive a ballot that only lists >== @ Representatives. These voters will not & & " secretary of state or state representative or for statewide propositions, school boards = J using either the Federal Form or the State Form and provided proof of citizenship pursuant to Proposition 200 are considered a “Full Ballot Voter” and may cast his or her vote this November for any federal or ballot. This issue is far from over. In 2013, Arizona and Kansas sued the Elections Assistance Commission (EAC) to require the EAC to add the respective states’ proof- of-citizenship requirement to the Federal Form instructions. On March 19, 2014, the Federal District Court ruled in favor of the states, but the case has been appealed. While the appeal is pending and until the # Q " rules for this upcoming election remain in effect and Arizonans will just have to stay tuned. For more information on voter % " &( azsos.gov/election. Tyler J. Carrell is an associate at Gallagher & Kennedy, where he focuses his practice on commercial litigation, real estate transactions and bankruptcy. For more information about Mr. Carrell, please visit: gknet.com/attorneys/ tylercarrell. Serving the Arcadia area since 1958 Find us on Facebook! Member Since 1959 • • • • • www.ingleside.com • 602-840-3446 We are pleased to welcome our new Veterinarian: KATIE A. CHILES, DVM CVSMT ! " # " $"" THREE I.S.A. CERTIFIED ARBORISTS ON STAFF & CREWS Fully Insured / Licensed / Bonded Contractor - ROC # 251150 Serving the Valley for over 25 years! 480.820.3939 Aerial Lift Technical Support by our Research Laboratories Cabling & Bracing Professional Pruning Prescription Fertilization Insect & Disease Management Hazard Tree Evaluations & Removals Citrus Specialist FREE soil test with contract of services since 1907 Follow us on Arcadia’s Cookbook Email amanda@arcadianews.com to demonstrate your culinary skills! Stir! Simmer! Saute!
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