In a push for greater transparency in the electoral process, Arizona House Republicans, alongside Senate President Warren Petersen, are taking legal measures to ensure Secretary of State Adrian Fontes adheres to the state's transparency laws while drafting the Elections Procedures Manual (EPM). According to a press release from the Arizona House of Representatives, House Speaker Steve Montenegro revealed that an amicus brief was filed with the Arizona Supreme Court in the ongoing case Republican National Committee v. Fontes. The APA's notice and comment period is an established mechanism intended to promote transparency and accountability, thus preventing deviation from state election statutes. "House Republicans are committed to the rule of law and to ensuring that Secretary Fontes stays within the limits of his authority." With the filing of the brief, the Arizona House Republicans and Senate President Petersen aim to ensure that every public officer, especially those involved in crafting election rules, remain accountable to the citizens of Arizona.