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An official ballot drop box at Maricopa County Elections Department's office in Phoenix.

A bill that would require 24/7 surveillance of ballot drop boxes continues to move through the Arizona Legislature.

The measure was approved Monday by the House Appropriations Committee.

The bill would block county recorders from using drop boxes that are unmonitored, unless they are inside  a polling place or county office.

Outdoor boxes would only be used if at least two election workers, one Republican and one Democrat, watch the box 8am to 5 pm, with a livestream at night.

It would also not allow most voters to drop off ballots from their cars.

Proponents argue drop boxes don’t satisfy constitutional requirements for secrecy in voting. Those opposed say the bill is based on falsehoods and would disenfranchise voters.  

It now goes to the House floor.