Tracking List: Legal and Regulatory Reform - State Affairs

Tracking List: Legal and Regulatory Reform

Ch. 129, Laws 2024 (HB2040 - Event online ticket sales)

Sponsor:

Rep. David L. Cook (R)

Summary:

Bans bots (defined) from purchasing more tickets than allowed per person to concerts, theatrical performances, sporting events, or similar ticketed events, imitating more than one person to purchase more tickets than allowed per person, circumventing the terms of an online ticket sale, or circumventing security to enter an event. Allows the Arizona Attorney General to investigate and take action pursuant to the consumer fraud statute. Each ticket acquired is a separate violation. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 10:04 AM

1/9 added to LRR

Jillian Kahan

01/16/2024 11:35 AM

1/16 LRR recommends supporting

Jillian Kahan

01/19/2024 3:06 PM

1/19 PA approves support

Last Action:

04/10/2024

G - Signed

HB2047 - Prisoners; transition program

Sponsor:

Rep. Selina Bliss (R)

Summary:

Allows the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry to grant a onetime, 90 day extension of transition services to inmates if they meet all of the following requirements: ADCRR determines the inmate is in need of additional services, the entity overseeing the inmate’s transition has used an empirically validated and peer-reviewed instrument to evaluate the inmate’s risk of recidivism and identified the inmate’s primary criminogenic factors, and the entity overseeing the inmates transition has submitted an updated individualized service plan to ADCRR. AS PASSED HOUSE.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 10:05 AM

1/9 added to LRR

Last Action:

03/04/2024

S - Hearing Scheduled - 03/04/2024 - Second Reading, Senate Floor

HB2092 - Contractor licensure; penalties; handyman exemption

Sponsor:

Rep. Laurin Hendrix (R)

Summary:

Exempts specific business entities from licensing requirements, including if the installation or attachment of items to a structure does not exceed $2,500. Establishes penalties and caps on penalties for non compliance with licensing requirements.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 10:08 AM

1/9 added to LRR

Last Action:

02/01/2024

H - Removed from Hearing Agenda - 02/07/2024, 2:00 PM - House RA, HHR 5

HB2100 - Administrative completeness review; licensing

Sponsor:

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Summary:

Requires state agencies to publicly list on the Agency’s website items that are needed for an application to be administratively complete. Stipulates that a Notice of Deficiencies submitted in the stated timeframe renders an application administratively complete. Prohibits an agency from determining merits or outcome of an application or notifying an applicant of the Agency’s determination within the Administrative Completeness Review Time Frame. Prohibits the Agency from using materials to formulate an opinion if those materials are not part of the application or covered under the public disclosure requirements of the bill unless the documents or report were submitted for public inspection or the applicant had an opportunity to challenge any associated findings before submitting their application. Requires an Agency to provide an applicant with a list of required items that the Agency has made available to the public on its website at the time the applicant picks up an application. AS VETOED BY GOVERNOR. In her veto message, the Governor stated that this bill adds “onerous processes” to licensing agencies that would cause longer wait times for applicants and increased costs to state agencies and that she encourages the bill sponsor to work with stakeholders to find solutions to this issue.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 10:10 AM

1/9 added to LRR

Last Action:

03/29/2024

G - Vetoed

HB2104 - Misconduct investigations; time limit; applicability

Sponsor:

Rep. Kevin Payne (R)

Summary:

Requires an employer who receives notice of employee misconduct by a person authorized by the employer to initiate an investigation into the misconduct before September 24, 2022 to complete the investigation within one year of the effective date of the bill. Requires the dismissal of the investigation if the investigation is not complete within one year of the effective date of the bill. Stipulates that the timeframe does not apply to misconduct investigations on or after September 24, 2022 or investigations that are suspended pursuant to Arizona law. Sets a repeal date for this provision for on December 31, 2025.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 10:11 AM

1/9 added to LRR

Last Action:

01/23/2024

H - Removed from Hearing Agenda - 01/29/2024, 2:00 PM - House MAPS, HHR 1

HB2118 - Employment; employee communication; elected officials

Sponsor:

Rep. Julie Willoughby (R)

Summary:

Prohibits an employer from restricting employees or volunteer workers from communicating with an elected official about the employee’s or volunteer worker’s employment.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 10:12 AM

1/9 added to LRR

Jillian Kahan

01/16/2024 11:48 AM

1/16 LRR recommends opposing

Jillian Kahan

01/19/2024 3:07 PM

1/19 PA approves opposition

Last Action:

01/10/2024

H - House 2nd Read

HB2122 - Unfair practices; goods; services; pricing

Sponsor:

Rep. Analise Ortiz (D)

Summary:

Mandates that businesses that advertise a price for goods or services include all fees or charges in the price, and that the refund policy is clearly stated on the receipt for payment, including stating whether the total amount paid is eligible for a refund. Prescribes legal recourse for noncompliance, including injunctions to cease the unlawful practice and fines. Describes “mandatory fees or charges” (defined) and exempts taxes from the mandate charges be included in the advertised price.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

02/05/2024 8:17 AM

2/5 added to LRR

Jillian Kahan

02/05/2024 4:49 PM

2/5 LRR recommends opposition

Jillian Kahan

02/16/2024 2:19 PM

2/16 PA approved opposition

Last Action:

01/16/2024

H - House 2nd Read

HB2136 - ADOA; continuation

Sponsor:

Rep. Timothy M. Dunn (R)

Summary:

The statutory life of the Department of Administration is extended 4 years to July 1, 2028. Retroactive to July 1, 2024. AS PASSED HOUSE.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 10:14 AM

1/9 added to LRR

Last Action:

03/13/2024

S - HELD - Senate Government

HB2148 - Fire protection systems; inspections

Sponsor:

Rep. David L. Cook (R)

Summary:

Requires that fire protection system inspections that include fire dampers, smoke dampers or a combination of both be performed in accordance with the standards established by a nationally recognized standards developing organization. Permits the State Forester and State Fire Marshal to provide certified inspections and other resources to assist with inspections on fire dampers and smoke dampers pursuant to a building code or fire code that is adopted by a city, town, or county, if requested, by the local authority responsible for such inspections. Requires cities, towns or counties that have adopted a fire code to adopt a regulation to enforce compliance with this legislation by January 1, 2025. AS PASSED HOUSE

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 10:14 AM

1/9 added to LRR

Last Action:

04/10/2024

S - Senate Majority Caucus - N

HB2162 - Municipal general plan; adoption

Sponsor:

Rep. Selina Bliss (R)

Summary:

Requires a new general plan for municipalities that have more than 2,500 but less than 10,000 people, whose population growth exceeded an average of 2% per year for the ten year period prior to the most recent United States decennial census, and any city with more than 10,000 persons, be presented to voters at the next scheduled municipal election, or at a special election at least 120 days after the governing body adopted the plan. Permits a governing body of a municipality that has more than 2,500 but less than 10,000 people whose population rate did not exceed an average of two percent for the ten year period prior to the most recent United States decennial census to formulate a new general plan but requires that plan to be presented to voters at the next municipal election or at a special election at least 120 days after the adoption of the plan. If the plan is rejected by voters, the governing body must resubmit or revise the proposed plan and present it to voters in the next scheduled municipal election or at a special election at least 120 days after readoption. AS PASSED HOUSE.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 10:15 AM

1/9 added to LRR

Last Action:

02/21/2024

S - Senate 2nd Read

HB2190 - Prohibited agreements; public works contracts.

Sponsor:

Rep. David L. Cook (R)

Summary:

Prohibits agencies or political subdivisions of the state to require a contractor, subcontractor, supplier or carrier enter into a neutrality agreement with any service provider as a condition of bidding, negotiating or awarding a public works contract. Repeals prohibitions on becoming a party to a labor agreement or other agreement with labor union representatives, and requiring participation in any apprenticeship program registered with the US Department of Labor. Sets requirements for Certificates of Environmental Compatibility.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 1:33 PM

1/10 added to LRR

Jillian Kahan

01/16/2024 11:49 AM

1/16 LRR recommends opposing

Jillian Kahan

01/19/2024 3:07 PM

1/19 PA approves opposition

Last Action:

02/14/2024

H - FAILED - House Government

Ch. 136, Laws 2024 (HB2194 - Ticket resales; restrictions)

Sponsor:

Rep. David L. Cook (R)

Summary:

Prohibits a reseller, ticket exchange or representative of a ticket exchange from reselling more than one copy of the same ticket for an event, reselling a ticket without first informing the purchaser of the location of the seat, or reselling or advertising a ticket for resale unless the reseller has possession or constructive possession of the ticket or has a written contract with the rights holder to obtain the ticket. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 1:36 PM

1/10 added to LRR

Jillian Kahan

01/16/2024 11:50 AM

1/16 LRR recommends supporting

Jillian Kahan

01/19/2024 3:07 PM

1/19 PA approves support

Last Action:

04/10/2024

G - Signed

HB2197 - Minimum wage; minor league baseball

Sponsor:

Rep. Leo Biasiucci (R)

Summary:

Requires assigned payment days for minor league baseball players under contract and a collective bargaining agreement. Excludes minor league baseball players under a collective bargaining agreement that provides for the wages and working conditions of contracted employees. Due to voter protection, this legislation requires the affirmative vote of at least 3/4 of the members of each house of the Legislature for passage. and contains an emergency clause.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 1:39 PM

1/10 added to LRR

Jillian Kahan

01/16/2024 11:51 AM

1/16 LRR recommends supporting

Jillian Kahan

01/19/2024 3:08 PM

1/19 PA approves support

Last Action:

03/01/2024

H - Hearing Scheduled - 03/04/2024 - Third Reading, House Floor

Ch. 138, Laws 2024 (HB2199 - Life care contract; disclosure (~~Restaurants; small alcohol ratio exemption~~))

Sponsor:

Rep. Matt Gress (R)

Summary:

Requires that, at the time of or before the execution of a life care contract and the transfer of any money or other property to the provider, the provider must provide a separate disclosure document if the contract offers a refund. Defines the requirements of the disclosure. Applies to new and existing life care contracts. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 2:11 PM

1/10 added to LRR

Last Action:

04/10/2024

G - Signed

HB2277 - Heated tobacco products; definition

Sponsor:

Rep. Leo Biasiucci (R)

Summary:

Makes changes to the definitions of “cigarette” (defined) to include that a cigarette does not include a heated tobacco product. Adds a definition for “heated tobacco product” (defined) to mean a product that contains tobacco and produces an inhalable aerosol by heat.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 2:17 PM

1/10 added to LRR

Jillian Kahan

01/16/2024 11:53 AM

1/16 LRR recommends supporting

Jillian Kahan

01/16/2024 11:53 AM

1/16 added to IH

Last Action:

02/15/2024

H - Removed from Hearing Agenda - 02/19/2024, 1:30 PM - House APPROP, HHR 1

Ch. 141, Laws 2024 (HB2297 - Commercial buildings; adaptive reuse (~~Adaptive reuse; commercial buildings; zoning~~))

Sponsor:

Rep. Leo Biasiucci (R)

Summary:

Requires by January 1, 2025, municipalities with 150,000 or more persons to allow “multifamily residential development” (defined) or “adaptive reuse” (defined) development of any commercial, office or mixed-use building on not more than 10% of existing commercial, office or mixed-use buildings without requiring a conditional use permit, a planned unit development application, a rezoning application or other discretionary municipal review. Allows a municipality to designate areas excluded from this requirement and limits modification of these designations to once every 10 years. Prohibits any requirement that exceeds the listed allowed requirements. Prohibits parking space requirements that exceed standard multifamily residential or adaptive reuse requirements. Prohibits withholding of a demolition permit under listed circumstances. Exempts certain land areas. (More) AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

02/05/2024 10:35 AM

1/31 added to LRR

Jillian Kahan

02/05/2024 4:50 PM

2/5 LRR recommends supporting

Jillian Kahan

02/16/2024 2:19 PM

2/16 PA approved support and will continue to monitor if need to change position

Last Action:

04/10/2024

G - Signed

Ch. 91, Laws 2024 (HB2308 - Occupational licenses; criminal offense; prohibition)

Sponsor:

Rep. Travis Grantham (R)

Summary:

Prohibits a Board from denying, suspending or revoking a license, registration or certificate based on a prior criminal conviction unless the offense is “substantially related” (defined) to the occupation or not imposing disciplinary action would pose a reasonable public health or safety threat. Permits someone who has had a license, registration or certificate denied, suspended or revoked based on a prior criminal offense to petition the Arizona Office of Administrative Hearings (AAH) to request a review of the decision and defines the criteria a petition must meet to be considered eligible for a review. Defines the review process, including criteria the AAH must use to come to a determination and public notice requirements. Stipulates that an AAH hearing does not impact a person’s right to petition an agency for a criminal record review pursuant to state law to determine whether a person’s criminal record disqualifies them from obtaining a license, permit, certificate or other state recognition. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNORRequires an Occupational or Professional Licensing Board or a “Health Profession Regulatory Board” (defined) to review a properly submitted petition requestion a review of the Board’s denial, suspension or revocation of a license, registration or certificate based on a prior criminal offense. Requires the Board to determine whether the offense is “substantially related” (defined) to the applicant’s, licensee’s, registrant’s or certificate holder’s occupation, and if approving or not imposing disciplinary action would pose a “reasonable threat” (defined) to the public health and safety. Requires that a petition for this type of review not be more than five, double-spaced pages. Prohibits a Board from denying, suspending or revoking a license, registration or certificate based on a prior criminal conviction unless the offense is substantially related to the occupation or not imposing disciplinary action would pose a reasonable public health or safety threat. Permits someone who has had a license, registration or certificate denied, suspended or revoked based on a prior criminal offense to petition the Governor’s Regulatory Review Council to request a review of the decision. AS PASSED HOUSE.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/11/2024 1:51 PM

1/11 added to LRR

Jillian Kahan

01/16/2024 11:55 AM

1/16 added to IH

Last Action:

04/08/2024

G - Signed

HB2384 - Development requests; expedited processing

Sponsor:

Rep. David Livingston (R)

Summary:

Requires a county or municipality to approve a “request” (defined) submitted by an “applicant” (defined) for development in the municipality within 60 days after receipt of the request and if a response does not happen in that time frame, the request is deemed approved. Requires the municipality if it denies the request to state in writing the reasoning for the denial and if the request is deemed “incomplete,” (defined) the municipality is required to state why it is considered incomplete within 15 days after it receives the request. Upon sending notification that the request is incomplete, the 60 day timeframe is restarted. The effective date is January 1, 2025. AS PASSED HOUSE.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/11/2024 1:54 PM

1/11 added to LRR

Last Action:

02/29/2024

S - Hearing Scheduled - 02/29/2024 - Second Reading, Senate Floor

HB2417 - Arizona commerce authority; continuation

Sponsor:

Rep. David Livingston (R)

Summary:

The statutory life of the Arizona Commerce Authority is extended four years to January 1, 2028. Retroactive to July 1, 2024. AS PASSED HOUSE.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/11/2024 1:55 PM

1/11 added to LRR

Jillian Kahan

01/16/2024 11:56 AM

1/16 LRR recommends supporting

Jillian Kahan

01/19/2024 3:08 PM

1/19 PA approves support

Last Action:

03/04/2024

S - Hearing Scheduled - 03/04/2024 - Second Reading, Senate Floor

HB2435 - Repetitive offenders; organized retail theft

Sponsor:

Rep. Ben Toma (R)

Summary:

Requires that a person convicted of a third or subsequent violation related to retail theft be sentenced as a Category Two Repetitive Offender. AS PASSED HOUSE.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/11/2024 1:55 PM

1/11 added to LRR

Jillian Kahan

01/16/2024 11:57 AM

1/16 LRR recommends supporting

Jillian Kahan

01/19/2024 3:08 PM

1/19 PA approves support

Last Action:

03/21/2024

S - HELD - Senate Judiciary

HB2436 - State contracts; foreign adversary; prohibition

Sponsor:

Rep. Lupe Diaz (R)

Summary:

Prohibits a “covered company” (defined) from bidding on, submitting a proposal to or entering into a contract with a state agency or political subdivision for goods or services. Requires all companies submitting a bid for contract for goods or services with the state to provide a letter of certification that the company is not a covered company and to provide a disclosure, stating whether that for up to 24 months before submitting the proposal, the company had any business with a foreign adversary, state owned enterprise of a foreign adversary, or a company domiciled within the territory of a foreign adversary. Provides for the bidding company to issue a disclosure if their bid does not contain one and permits a contract officer from considering the disclosure when evaluating a bid or offer or awarding the contract. Prohibits the state from doing business with any company that had business operations or contracts with the military, or political party of a foreign adversary or with a federally banned company in the last 60 months. Outlines penalties and actions taken against companies that mislead the state about covered company status or provides false information to qualify as eligible to do business with this state. Defines exceptions where the state may do business with a covered company. Entitles this act as the “Protection Procurement Act.” AS PASSED HOUSE.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/11/2024 1:55 PM

1/11 added to LRR

Last Action:

03/21/2024

S - DP - Senate Government

HB2471 - Rulemaking; legislative approval

Sponsor:

Rep. Cory McGarr (R)

Summary:

Permits the legislature to reject a Governor’s Regulatory Review Council approved rule by concurrent resolution and if that happens, the rule is void. AS PASSED HOUSE.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/12/2024 2:30 PM

1/12 added to LRR

Jillian Kahan

01/16/2024 11:58 AM

1/16 LRR recommends opposing

Jillian Kahan

01/19/2024 3:09 PM

1/19 PA approves opposition

Last Action:

03/21/2024

S - DPA/SE - Senate Government

HB2515 - Pet dealers; state preemption; repeal.

Sponsor:

Rep. Amish Shah (D)

Summary:

Repeals the ability of a city, town or county to enforce an ordinance relating to pet dealers and sales of pets.

Comment:

Staff 2

01/31/2024 10:38 AM

1/31/24 Opposed to HB 2515 (mirror bill to SB 1046).

Last Action:

01/23/2024

H - House 2nd Read

HB2518 - Municipalities; housing needs assessment; zoning

Sponsor:

Rep. Matt Gress (R)

Summary:

Requires that before January 1, 2025, a municipality adopt an amendment to the municipality’s zoning ordinance with listed requirements. Outlines methods of extending deadlines. Stipulates that this process does not apply to land designated as a district of historical significance. Requires a municipality to publish a needs assessment starting January 1, 2025 and every five years thereafter and defines the data that must be included in the assessment. Requires a municipality to submit annual reports of proposed residential housing units and new housing units that have been approved, and outlines additional data that must be included. Requires a municipality that has conducted a housing needs assessment as of January 1, 2021 update existing reports to reflect information required in this bill, excepting projections required by this bill. Stipulates that the reporting requirements do not apply to tribal land or a municipality with less than 30,000 people. AS PASSED HOUSE.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

02/05/2024 10:36 AM

1/31 added to LRR

Jillian Kahan

02/05/2024 4:51 PM

2/5 LRR recommends supporting

Jillian Kahan

02/16/2024 2:20 PM

2/16 PA approved support

Last Action:

03/11/2024

S - Hearing Scheduled - 03/11/2024 - Second Reading, Senate Floor

HB2570 - Planning; home design; restrictions; prohibition

Sponsor:

Rep. Leo Biasiucci (R)

Summary:

Prevents a municipality from interfering with a home buyer’s right to choose the features, amenities, structure, floor plan and interior and exterior design of a home; and from requiring the formation of a homeowners’ association, a condominium association or any other association or a shared feature or amenity that would require a homeowners’ association, a condominium association or any other association to maintain or operate the feature or amenity, unless necessary for stormwater management. Prevents a municipality from requiring screening, walls or fences, or private streets. Notwithstanding any other law, prevents any municipality from adopting or enforcing any code, ordinance, regulation, standard, stipulation or other requirement establishing, directly or indirectly, for new developments that are five or more acres in size that will be platted and located in an area zoned for single-family homes, minimum lot sizes that are greater than 1,500 square feet except a municipality may enforce adopted minimum lot sizes greater than 1,500 square feet where multiple lots smaller than five acres with existing dwelling units exist. Further, a municipality may not establish maximum or minimum lot sizes for a single-family home or accessory structures, minimum building setbacks for a single-family home greater than five feet from the side lot lines and 10 feet from the front and rear lot lines, or design architectural or aesthetic elements for a single-family home except for those located in historical districts or are of historical significance. This legislation does not supersede applicable building codes, fire codes or health and safety provisions and it applies to developments constructed after the effective date of this legislation and applies to developments constructed after the effective date in a municipality of more than 70,000 persons. Contains a statement of legislative intent. Is entitled the “Arizona Starter Homes Act.” AS VETOED BY GOVERNOR. In her veto message, the Governor stated that this legislation is a step too far that would put Arizonans at the center of a housing reform experiment with unclear outcomes, lacks the necessary nuance for statewide reform and possesses unintended consequences, including the United States Department of Defense opposing the legislation over concerns pertaining to near-base population density and infrastructure burden and Accident Potential Zones, and over 40 mayors and city council members from both political parties opposing the legislation over infrastructure impact, water consumption, land use planning and affordability issues.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/12/2024 2:49 PM

1/12 added to LRR

Last Action:

03/18/2024

G - Vetoed

HB2586 - Harmful website content; age verification.

Sponsor:

Rep. Timothy M. Dunn (R)

Summary:

Holds a “commercial” (defined) entity that manages a website or produces content for a website civilly liable if it does not perform a “reasonable age verification method” (defined) and knowingly “publishes” (defined) on its website content that is harmful to minors or if its website contains a “substantial portion” (defined) of content that is harmful to minors. Prohibits a commercial entity or third party operator that performs age check verifications from retaining any individual, identifying “transactional data” (defined) after access is granted. Stipulates that a commercial entity that violates any of the above is liable to an individual for damages that result from a minor accessing “material” (defined) deemed harmful to minors including court costs and reasonable attorney fees. Stipulates that this law does not apply to a legitimate news or public interest broadcast, website, video, report, or event, and does not impact the rights of a “news gathering organization” (defined). Excludes an “internet” (defined) service provider, affiliate, or a subsidiary of an internet service provider, search engine or cloud service provider from liability if their product or service solely provides access or connection to or from a website or other information, or is a facility, system, or network not under the content providers control. This includes transmissions, downloading, storing, and granting access provided the service delivery organization is not responsible for creating the content that constitutes material harmfulness to minors. AS VETOED BY GOVERNOR. In her veto message, the Governor stated that this legislation goes against settled case law and violates the United States’ Constitution First Amendment, and should be addressed in a bipartisan manner.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/12/2024 2:50 PM

1/12 added to LRR

Last Action:

04/08/2024

G - Vetoed

HB2632 - State agencies; powers; continuations (~~Zoning violations; enforcement; notice; service~~)

Sponsor:

Rep. Joseph Chaplik (R)

Summary:

Requires the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration to hear complaints and charges related to the review of drawings, plans or design specifications by an architect, geologist, landscape architect, professional engineer or surveyor. Permits the Board to investigate the same, and impose the necessary disciplinary or enforcement action, pursuant to state law, but only if the complainant has a substantial connection to the subject of the complaint. Permits the Board to develop rules for professional conduct for the review of drawings, plans, or design specifications. Repeals the Home Inspector Rules and Standards Committee and all permitted and required actions by said committee. Permits the Board to impose disciplinary actions when warranted and outlines those actions as well as what qualifies as an infraction. List restrictions pertaining to the expenditure of public monies or use of public resources and required expenditures for violations of either. Extends the Prescott Historical Society and the Arizona Historical Society, State Personnel Board, Board of Technical Registration, Department of Administration, Boiler Advisory Board, Occupational Health and Safety Review Board, and the Governor’s Office on Tribal Relations to July 1, 2026, retroactive to July 1, 2024. Requires the Arizona Joint Legislative Audit Committee to conduct a sunset review of all departments, agencies and boards included in this legislation. AS PASSED SENATE.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

02/05/2024 10:36 AM

2/2 added to LRR

Last Action:

06/12/2024

S - FAILED - Senate Third Reading

HB2656 - Internet pornography; age verification

Sponsor:

Rep. Barbara Parker (R)

Summary:

Requires any commercial entity that intentionally publishes or distributes pornography on the “internet” (defined) must verify that any person attempting to access that content is at least 18 years of age by comparing the internet protocol address of the person attempting to access the pornographic content with commercial blacklists. Permits an internet user with a minor child to submit a request to the user’s internet service provider to have one or more of the user’s protocol addresses added to, or removed from, a blacklist. States that a commercial entity that violates this law is subject to civil liability for damages resulting from a minor accessing its content, including reasonable attorney fees and costs and that there is no obligation or liability on an user of an “interactive computer service” (defined) on the internet.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/24/2024 3:34 PM

1/24 added to LRR

Last Action:

01/30/2024

H - House 2nd Read

HB2661 - Electronic devices; filters; obscene material

Sponsor:

Rep. Ben Toma (R)

Summary:

Adds a new chapter regulating the use of “filters” (defined) on personal electronic “devices” (defined) for the protection of minors. Governs filter requirements, “manufacturer” (defined) civil and criminal liability, individual civil liability, enforcement by the Arizona Attorney General, private causes of action and remedies, and unlawful filter removal penalties. Adds that a device must automatically enable the filter when the age provided by the user upon device setup indicates that the user is a minor. Clarifies that a retailer includes the retailer’s employee for purposes of liability immunity. Effective January 1, 2026. AS PASSED BY HOUSE.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/24/2024 3:34 PM

1/24 added to LRR

Last Action:

05/01/2024

S - RETAINED - Senate Committee of the Whole

HB2666 - Tourism advisory council; public entities

Sponsor:

Rep. Leo Biasiucci (R)

Summary:

Removes the first appointed Arizona Tourism Advisory Council members’ terms and subsequent terms for members of one, two, three, and four years. AS PASSED HOUSE.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/24/2024 3:35 PM

1/24 added to LRR

Last Action:

02/27/2024

S - Senate 2nd Read

Ch. 196, Laws 2024 (HB2720 - Accessory dwelling units; requirements.)

Sponsor:

Rep. Michael Carbone (R)

Summary:

Sets the requirements and prohibitions for a municipality with a population of more than 75,000 regarding any lot or parcel where a single-family dwelling is allowed. Prohibits the setting of restrictions for an “accessory dwelling unit” (defined) that are more restrictive than those for single-family dwellings within the same zoning area including requiring improvements to public streets as a condition of allowing an accessory dwelling unit, except as necessary to reconstruct or repair a public street that is disturbed as a result of the construction of an accessory dwelling unit, or requiring a restrictive covenant concerning an accessory dwelling unit on a lot or parcel zoned for residential use by a single-family dwelling. Prohibits a municipality from requiring an accessory dwelling unit to comply with a commercial building code, or contain a fire sprinkler, but allows restrictive covenants concerning accessory dwelling units entered into between private parties. Prohibits a municipality from conditioning a permit, license or use of an accessory dwelling unit on adopting or implementing a restrictive covenant between private parties. Provides that if a municipality fails to adopt these development regulations by January 1, 2025, accessory dwelling units will be allowed on all lots or parcels zoned for residential use in the municipality without limits. Permits a municipality to regulate vacation or short-term rentals under certain conditions. (More) AS SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

02/02/2024 9:38 AM

2/2 added to LRR

Last Action:

05/21/2024

G - Signed

Ch. 197, Laws 2024 (HB2721 - Municipal zoning; middle housing)

Sponsor:

Rep. Michael Carbone (R)

Summary:

Requires a city or town with 75,000 or more people to authorize and incorporate the development of multi-plex homes and townhomes as a permitted use on specific lots and defines the criteria for the qualified lots. Prohibits a city or town from discouraging the development of “middle housing” (defined) by listed means. Permits a municipality governing body to allow single-family dwellings in areas not required by this Act and lists exemptions to this law. Declares that middle housing will be allowed without limitations on all lots zoned for single-family residential use if the city or town does not adopt middle housing regulations by January 1, 2026, and that this law does not impact the terms of any development agreement that exists prior to or on the effective date. (More.) AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

02/02/2024 9:38 AM

2/2 added to LRR

Last Action:

05/21/2024

G - Signed

HB2738 - Title insurers; instruments; enforceability (~~DIFI; title companies; recorded documents~~)

Sponsor:

Rep. Laurin Hendrix (R)

Summary:

Stipulates that an agreement by a person other than the insured to indemnify or hold harmless a title insurer from risks that arise from an instrument that is or becomes properly recorded and indexed with the County Recorder is only enforceable if the agreement is in writing and any of the following apply: The instrument was not of record at the time the agreement was executed, or is specifically described in the agreement, or is shown as an exception from coverage in the title insurance policy, or is or secures monetary obligations of the person and remains an outstanding and enforceable debt, or indemnifies for of holds harmless against liens that arise from work or labor done or professional services, materials, machinery, fixtures or tools furnished on the insured property. Stipulates an improvement district assessment is not a monetary obligation of the person in question. AS PASSED SENATE.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

02/02/2024 9:41 AM

2/2 added to LRR

Last Action:

06/13/2024

H - Hearing Scheduled - 06/14/2024 - Final Reading, House Floor

HCR2025 - Division; Maricopa county; new counties

Sponsor:

Rep. Alexander Kolodin (R)

Summary:

The 2024 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend ARS pertaining to the location and boundaries of counties. Breaks Maricopa County into three counties – Maricopa, Mesquite, and Saguaro counties – and defines the boundaries of the new counties. Requires counties with changes to continue in their existing form through a transition period of not more than three years, and the Boards of Supervisors in the three counties will be elected at a special election within 120 days after the effective date of this Act. Stipulates that current Maricopa County supervisors will continue in their elected capacities for the remainder of their terms and if a currently elected supervisor is located within Mesquite or Saguaro County, that supervisor will continue their currently elected term in the new county that their district is located. Establishes an Intercounty Oversight and Accountability Board for the transition period, to oversee community colleges, and that special districts will function within the county each is located. Requires the elected Boards of Supervisors to develop administrative processes to determine the county seat, shared use agreements of capital assets, and elections of unfilled county seats in accordance with state law. Requires the legislative council staff to prepare proposed legislation conforming the ARS to the provisions of this act for consideration in the Fifty-Seventh Legislature, First Regular Session.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/16/2024 11:59 AM

1/12 added to LRR

Jillian Kahan

01/16/2024 11:59 AM

1/16 LRR recommends opposing

Jillian Kahan

01/19/2024 3:10 PM

1/19 PA approves opposition

Last Action:

01/24/2024

H - House 2nd Read

HCR2040 - Public monies; prohibited expenditures

Sponsor:

Rep. Austin Smith (R)

Summary:

The 2024 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the ARS to regulate public monies expenditures by prohibiting expending public funds on anything that promotes, advocates, plans for, or becomes a member of an organization that promotes, advocates or plans for reducing the consumption or production of meat or dairy products, animal-based protein with insect or synthetic protein, reducing or replacing motor vehicle travel with walking, biking or public transit, reducing or limiting travel by airplane, limiting the number of articles of clothing a person may buy or own, reusing water that has touched human feces as a municipal source of drinking water, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, tracking consumption based emissions, limiting the increase of global temperature, producing or adopting a climate action plan, replacing private ownership, furthering Marxist ideologies, including stakeholder capitalism, or implementing mass surveillance systems to monitor motor vehicle travel, and to clarify who may bring an action against violations of this resolution. AS PASSED HOUSE.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/24/2024 4:02 PM

1/24 added to LRR

Last Action:

03/14/2024

S - DP - Senate Judiciary

HCR2060 - Border; benefits; fentanyl; illegal entry (~~Lawful presence; e-verify program; penalties~~)

Sponsor:

Rep. Ben Toma (R)

Summary:

The 2024 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend multiple titles of the Arizona Revised Statutes relating to unauthorized aliens and subsequent, related actions. Prohibits any unlawful entrant to the USA from applying for federal, state or local benefits with a false document and makes that action a Class 6 felony. Requires a municipality or county that receive state monies for a public welfare program to use the federal Alien Verification for Entitlements Program administered by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services or any associated program to verify the validity of any documents presented by the applicant. Designates the sale of fentanyl as a Class 2 felony and defines what qualifies as a sale of fentanyl. Defines what constitutes as an illegal entrant to Arizona, requires that any entrant to the state do so from a lawful port of entry, designates violation of this law is an affirmative defense if certain criteria are met and defines the process needed to address illegal entrants to the state. Defines the criteria for enforcement of this article, immunity for public officials engaged in enforcing this article, rules for incarceration and unlawful entrant processing, and the legal rights of the legislature to defend this article in court. Contains a severability clause. (More.) AS PASSED SENATE

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

02/07/2024 3:31 PM

2/7 added to LRR

Jillian Kahan

05/03/2024 12:54 PM

5/3 Public Affairs discussed possible striker language, took an opposed position

Last Action:

06/04/2024

H - PASSED - House Concurrence

SB1005 - Public monies; ideology training; prohibition

Sponsor:

Sen. Jake Hoffman (R)

Summary:

Prohibits a public entity from requiring an employee to participate in “diversity, equity and inclusion” (DEI) programs (defined), spending public funds on DEI contracts, programs, technology, supplies, services, or employment, and promoting any DEI oriented theories as that public entity’s official position. Allows for employees forced to do any of the above to bring an action against the public entity. AS PASSED SENATE.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 10:20 AM

1/9 added to LRR

Jillian Kahan

01/16/2024 12:00 PM

1/16 LRR recommends opposing

Jillian Kahan

01/19/2024 3:11 PM

1/19 PA approves opposition

Last Action:

03/12/2024

H - House Minority Caucus - Y

SB1014 - Business; discrimination prohibition; social criteria

Sponsor:

Sen. Jake Hoffman (R)

Summary:

Prohibits financial institutions, insurers and credit reporting agencies from discriminating based on political affiliation, any social credit or other type of environmental or governmental score. In order to offer investments containing subjective standards, the standards must be fully disclosed and explained to potential customers or investors before entering into a contract. Declares this issue a matter of statewide concern. AS PASSED SENATE.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 10:21 AM

1/9 added to LRR

Jillian Kahan

01/16/2024 12:00 PM

1/16 LRR recommends opposing

Jillian Kahan

01/19/2024 3:11 PM

1/19 PA approves opposition

Last Action:

02/21/2024

H - House 2nd Read

SB1044 - Arizona commerce authority; repeal

Sponsor:

Sen. Jake Hoffman (R)

Summary:

Eliminates the Arizona Commerce Authority which provides private sector leadership in growing the state’s economy, expanding opportunities and employment.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 11:19 AM

1/9 added to LRR

Jillian Kahan

01/16/2024 12:01 PM

1/16 LRR recommends opposing

Jillian Kahan

01/19/2024 3:11 PM

1/19 PA approves opposition

Last Action:

01/10/2024

S - Senate 2nd Read

SB1046 - Pet dealers; state preemption; repeal

Sponsor:

Sen. Thomas "T.J." Shope (R)

Summary:

Repeals the ability of a city, town or county to enforce an ordinance relating to pet dealers and sales of pets.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/10/2024 2:20 PM

1/10 added to LRR

Jillian Kahan

01/16/2024 12:02 PM

1/16 LRR recommends opposing

Jillian Kahan

01/19/2024 3:11 PM

1/19 PA approves opposition

Last Action:

06/14/2024

S - Referred to Committee - Rules - Senate Rules

SB1096 - Registrar of contractors; powers

Sponsor:

Sen. Justine Wadsack (R)

Summary:

Permits the Registrar of Contractors to investigate a complaint against a licensee and to hold proceedings or hearings pertaining to the complaint to enforce this bill even if a city, town or county has already approved construction plans relating to the complaint.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/18/2024 11:21 AM

1/18 added to LRR

Last Action:

06/14/2024

S - Referred to Committee - Rules - Senate Rules

SB1112 - Planning; home design; restrictions; prohibition.

Sponsor:

Sen. Sonny Borrelli (R)

Summary:

Prevents a municipality from interfering with a home buyer's right to choose the features, amenities, structure, floor plan and interior and exterior design of a home; and from requiring the formation of a homeowners' association, a condominium association or any other association or a shared feature or amenity that would require a homeowners' association, a condominium association or any other association to maintain or operate the feature or amenity, unless necessary for stormwater management. Prevents a municipality from requiring screening, walls or fences, or private streets. Notwithstanding any other law, prevents any municipality designated as an urban area by the census bureau with a population greater than 50,000 may not regulate maximum or minimum lot sizes on which a single-family home may be located; minimum square footage or dimensions for a single-family home; maximum or minimum lot coverage for a single-family home and any accessory structures; minimum building setbacks greater than five feet for a single-family home; design, architectural or aesthetic elements for a single-family home. The provisions do not supersede applicable building codes, fire codes or public health and safety regulations.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/18/2024 11:21 AM

1/18 added to LRR

Last Action:

02/27/2024

S - DPA - Senate Committee of the Whole

SB1123 - Critical infrastructure; prohibited agreements

Sponsor:

Sen. Wendy Rogers (R)

Summary:

Prohibits a business or governmental entity in the state from entering into an agreement involving “critical infrastructure” (defined) with a “company” (defined) if under the agreement, the company, directly or indirectly, could access or control critical infrastructure unless required for product warranty or support, or if the company is owned or controlled by the governments of China, Iran, North Korea or Russia, or that is headquartered in China, Iran, North Korea or Russia. Permits exceptions if the United States Committee on Foreign Investment or its successor committee determines there are no unresolved national security concerns regarding the company or the transaction that provided access to the USA, or if the citizens described above are also citizens of the United States. Permits the Governor to designate a country as a critical infrastructure threat in the state in coordination with the Arizona Department of Public Safety. AS PASSED SENATE.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/18/2024 11:22 AM

1/18 added to LRR

Jillian Kahan

02/05/2024 4:51 PM

2/5 LRR recommends opposing

Jillian Kahan

02/16/2024 2:20 PM

2/16 PA approved opposition

Last Action:

03/12/2024

H - House Minority Caucus - Y

SB1125 - Internet; material harmful to minors

Sponsor:

Sen. Wendy Rogers (R)

Summary:

Requires a commercial entity that manages a website and intentionally or knowingly publishes or distributes material harmful to minors on the “internet” (defined) from a website that contains a “substantial portion” (defined) of “material harmful to minors” (defined) to verify that any person attempting to access that content is at least 18 years of age. Stipulates that verification may be made by comparing internet protocol addresses with blacklists as prescribed or via any other commercially reasonable method to verify age and identity. Permits an internet user with a minor child to submit a request to the user’s internet service provider to have one or more of the user’s protocol addresses added to, or removed from, a blacklist and that the internet service provider is not under any obligation to confirm that the user requesting addition to the blacklist has a minor child. Holds that a commercial entity that violates this law is subject to civil liability for damages resulting from a minor accessing its content, including reasonable attorney fees and costs. Excludes a provider or user of an “interactive computer” (defined) service on the internet from an obligation or liability as prescribed by law. AS PASSED SENATE.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/18/2024 11:22 AM

1/18 added to LRR

Last Action:

02/28/2024

H - HELD - House Judiciary

SB1130 - Retail licensing; electronic smoking devices

Sponsor:

Sen. Ken Bennett (R)

Summary:

It is unlawful for any person, “retail tobacco vendor” (defined), “retail tobacco establishment” (defined) or retail tobacco vendor’s or establishment’s representative, employee, or agent, to sell, give or furnish a “tobacco product” (defined) to a person who is under the minimum age of sale for tobacco products as set by the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and violation of that Act is subject to penalties as prescribed by state law. Reduces the fine for misrepresenting a person’s age to any other person for the purpose of purchasing a prohibited tobacco product covered under the Act to $100 per violation. Requires a person, “retail tobacco vendor” (defined), “retail tobacco establishment” (defined) or retail tobacco vendor’s or establishment’s representative, employee, or agent, to verify that a prospective purchaser of a tobacco product is at least the minimum age required by law to purchase tobacco products and prescribes penalties for violation of that requirement. Requires the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) to conduct at least two unannounced compliance checks on a retail tobacco vendor annually. Permits follow up visits and compliance checks for all noncompliant establishments. Stipulates that any retail tobacco vendor that violates this law is subject to penalties prescribed in the law, including civil penalties and the prohibition from distributing tobacco products. Requires penalties collected under this law to be deposited in the general fund. Prohibits the sale of self-service displays of tobacco products unless the seller prohibits those under the qualifying age from purchasing tobacco products from entering, or the display is in a nonpublic area of the establishment. Beginning January 1, 2026, requires a retail tobacco vendor to possess a valid tobacco retail sales license from ADHS and prescribes requirements for compliance and penalties for noncompliance. Requires ADHS to establish fees and requirements for licenses. Stipulates that licenses are nontransferable and are valid for one year. Establishes the Tobacco Retail Sales Licensing Fund and requires the ADHS to administer the fund. This bill does not restrict a city, town or county from adopting additional laws, regulations or ordinances restricting or governing the sale or use of tobacco products provided they comply with the minimum requirements of state law. (More)

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/18/2024 11:23 AM

1/18 added to LRR

Last Action:

01/23/2024

S - Senate 2nd Read

SB1145 - Attorney discipline; revocation; prohibited basis

Sponsor:

Sen. Anthony Kern (R)

Summary:

The State Bar of Arizona and the Arizona Supreme Court are prohibited from infringing or impeding the political speech rights of any attorney or the attorney's clients by disciplining or revoking an attorney's license for bringing a good faith, nonfrivolous claim that is based in law and fact to court. Establishes penalties for violations. Contains a legislative intent section. AS PASSED BY SENATE.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/18/2024 11:23 AM

1/18 added to LRR

Last Action:

06/14/2024

H - Referred to Committee - Rules - House Rules

SB1153 - Regulatory costs; rulemaking; legislative ratification

Sponsor:

Sen. Anthony Kern (R)

Summary:

Requires an agency to submit a proposed rule that will increase regulatory costs in the state by more than $100,000 within five years of its implementation to the Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (AOEO) for review. Requires the AOEO to submit the proposed rule to the Administrative Rules Oversight Committee no later than 30 days before the next regular legislative session and the Committee to submit the proposed rule to the legislature as soon as is practicable. Permits any member of the legislature to introduce the rule and exempts the rule from provisions covered under time and manner of rulemaking laws. Prohibits an agency from filing a final rule with the Secretary of State before obtaining legislative approval and if the legislature does not ratify the proposed rule in that legislative session, the agency is required to terminate the proposed rule by publishing a Notice of Termination in the register. Permits a person regulated by an Agency proposing a rule, or any state legislator, to request review by the AOEO. Exempts emergency rules and the Corporation Commission. All rules that fall into this classification of rules are determined upon the effective date of this bill to be void and unenforceable without legislative ratification. . AS VETOED BY GOVERNOR. In her veto message, the Governor stated that this bill would create an unnecessary burden on state agencies that would inhibit their ability to carry out their mission in a timely manner.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/18/2024 11:25 AM

1/18 added to LRR

Jillian Kahan

02/05/2024 4:52 PM

2/5 LRR recommends opposing

Jillian Kahan

02/16/2024 2:20 PM

2/16 PA approved opposition

Last Action:

04/16/2024

G - Vetoed

Ch. 52, Laws 2024 (SB1171 - Real estate department; licensing; administration)

Sponsor:

Sen. Thomas "T.J." Shope (R)

Summary:

Makes various administrative changes relating to the Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE) involving rules governing broker responsibilities, the Arizona Real Estate Advisory Board membership rules, the ADRE’s Real Estate Commissioner duties, fingerprint clearance card, license application and continuing education requirements, including how to tally credits when a license is inactive. Defines real estate school and examination requirements, prohibited acts, reporting and timeshares and property management rules. (more). AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/22/2024 8:13 AM

1/22 added to LRR

Last Action:

03/29/2024

G - Signed

SB1179 - Building permits; hoophouses; exemption

Sponsor:

Sen. Ken Bennett (R)

Summary:

Exempts a “hoophouse” (defined) and “polyhouse” (defined) from county and municipal building permit requirements if the structure does not have a permanent anchoring system or foundation, there is no temporary or permanent storage of solvents, fertilizers, gases or other chemicals, or flammable materials, the structure is not wider than 31 feet and there is an unobstructed path of not more than 150 feet from any point to a door or fully accessible wall, the covering of the structure is not greater than six mils in thickness, and conforms to the National Fire Protection Association Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films, and yields approximately four pounds of maximum impact resistance to provide egress through the wall. Requires a permit if a hoop house or polyhouse contains a device subject to existing municipal electrical or mechanical codes and regulations, and if either is connected to a potable water system with backflow prevention devices.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/22/2024 8:14 AM

1/22 added to LRR

Last Action:

01/24/2024

S - Hearing Scheduled - 01/24/2024 - Second Reading, Senate Floor

SB1195 - Public monies; prohibited uses

Sponsor:

Sen. Anthony Kern (R)

Summary:

Prohibits a “public entity” (defined) from expending public funds on anything that promotes, advocates, plans for, or becomes a member of an organization that promotes, advocates or plans for reducing the consumption or production of meat or dairy products, animal-based protein with insect or synthetic protein, reducing or replacing motor vehicle travel with walking, biking or public transit, reducing or limiting travel by airplane, limiting the number of articles of clothing a person may buy or own, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, tracking consumption based emissions, limiting the increase of global temperature, producing or adopting a climate action plan, replacing private ownership with shared or rented goods to promote a circular economy, furthering Marxist ideologies, including stakeholder capitalism, or implementing mass surveillance systems to monitor motor vehicle travel. Allows the Arizona Department of Transportation to use cameras to monitor motor vehicle travel on state and interstate highways. Stipulates that any qualified elector of the state has standing to bring a suit in court of law against any public entity that violates this law, to remedy the violation via jury or bench trial, and if successful, the court shall permanently enjoin the actions found to violate this legislation and shall award reasonable costs and attorney fees to the plaintiff. AS PASSED BY SENATE.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/24/2024 3:39 PM

1/24 added to LRR

Last Action:

03/13/2024

H - House 2nd Read

Ch. 78, Laws 2024 (SB1218 - Exclusive agreements; residential property sales)

Sponsor:

Sen. John Kavanagh (R)

Summary:

Prohibits an “exclusive property engagement agreement” (“Exclusive Agreement”) (defined) from lasting longer than 12 months, being a covenant that runs with the land, or binding a future owner unless the future owner acquires an interest in the real estate after listing services have begun and a broker has a purchaser for the real estate. Prohibits an Exclusive Agreement from being recorded, authorizing an encumbrance on the property, constituting an encumbrance on the property, or allowing for the assignment of the Exclusive Agreement or the obligation to provide underlying services without notice to the property owner. Requires he Exclusive Agreement to adhere to state law pertaining to real estate employment agreements. Stipulates that an Exclusive Agreement is void if the listing services do not commence within one year after execution. Prohibits a court from enforcing an Exclusive Agreement made or recorded in violation of this legislation and from imposing a constructive trust on the property or proceeds of its disposition on an Exclusive Agreement or a related residential real estate transaction. Stipulates that any contract or agreement made or recorded that violates this legislation is void and any consideration paid to a homeowner must be forfeited. Requires the Arizona Department of Real Estate to post notice in every County Recorder’s office and on the Department’s website that disclaims the validity and enforceability of an Exclusive Agreement or any other liens or assignments that violate this legislation. Stipulates that violations are subject to liability and penalties through civil action and actions by the Arizona Attorney General. Contains severability clause. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/24/2024 3:44 PM

1/24 added to LRR

Last Action:

04/02/2024

G - Signed

SB1273 - Earned wage access; providers; license

Sponsor:

Sen. J.D. Mesnard (R)

Summary:

Prohibits a “provider” (defined,) whether located in the state or another state, from providing earned wage access services in the state unless the provider has been issued a license by the Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions (ADIF.) Requires a provider to apply for a license on a form developed by the ADIF and defines the information that is required to be on the application form. Requires a licensed provider to update any information provided in its application that changes within 15 days after any material change. Requires the ADIF to determine and charge an application fee and the provider to pay that fee upon submission of their application. Requires the provider to file with the ADIF and to maintain a surety bond issued by a surety company admitted to do business in the state. Defines when a person can make a claim against a bond surety violation of this legislation and permits them to bring an action against the provider that obtained the surety that issued the bond, but stipulates the surety is liable only for actual damages and not for punitive damages, and that the aggregate liability of the surety to all persons damaged by the provider’s violation does not exceed the amount of the bond. Requires the ADIF to conduct a Character and General Fitness and Financial Responsibility Investigation, upon submission of an application, of the applicant, the applicant’s partners if the provider is a partnership, the applicant’s members if the provider is a limited liability company or association, or the applicant’s officers and directors if the provider is a corporation. Prohibits the ADIF from issuing a license if an application is lacking any of the required information, or the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADR) certifies that the applicant is liable for delinquent taxes as prescribed by law. Stipulates that a provider’s license remains in force in effect until it is suspended or revoked in accordance with this legislation, or the provider surrenders the license, and requires that by December 10th of each year, a licensee shall pay a renewal fee established by the ADIF. Permits the ADIF to establish rules that provide for reinstatement of expired licenses but requires that those rules be consistent with the standards established by the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry. Prohibits a provider from transferring a license in connection with a merger or conversion and requires the provider to conspicuously post its license at the physical place of business, or on the providers website, if the provider conducts business on a website. Requires the ADIF to keep confidential the information contained in an application for a license, including any information obtained during the Character and General Fitness and Financial Responsibility Investigation. Clarifies the qualifications for a provider to attain and maintain a license, including duties, responsibilities to the consumer, prohibitions and exclusions. Stipulates that earned wage access services offered and provided by a licensee and in compliance with this legislation are not considered a violation of or noncompliance with state laws governing a sale, assignment or order for earned but unpaid leave, alone or other form of credit or debt, or money transmission. Stipulates that fees paid to a licensee in accordance with this legislation are not considered interest or finance charges, and that a voluntary tip, gratuity, or other donation, paid by a consumer to a licensee in accordance with this chapter are not considered a finance charge. Requires a provider by July 1 of each year to submit an annual report to the ADIF that summarizes the gross revenue attributable to earned wage access services, total number of transactions, total of number of unique consumers to whom the provider provided proceeds, the total dollar amount of proceeds the provider provided to consumers, and the total dollar amount of fees, voluntary tips, gratuities, or other donations, the provider received from consumers. Permits the ADIF to take disciplinary action against a provider if the provider fails to submit a timely report as required by law. Requires the ADIF to keep annual report information confidential but permits an aggregated and anonymous summary of the information submitted by all providers. Defines rules under which a provider may have their license suspended. Permits the ADIF to bring a civil action to restrain by temporary or permanent injunction any person from violating this legislation or associated rules adopted, or to restrain a person from engaging in false, misleading, deceptive or unconscionable conduct in connection with offering earned wage access services. Permits the ADIF to recover in a civil action from a person that violates this legislation, or its rules, a civil penalty of not less than $100 and not more than $1000 for each violation. Additionally, the ADIF is permitted to recover a civil penalty from a person that knowingly or willfully violates this legislation or subsequent rules adopted of no less than $1000 and no more than $10,000 per violation.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/24/2024 3:54 PM

1/24 added to LRR

Last Action:

02/06/2024

H - Removed from Hearing Agenda - 02/12/2024, 2:00 PM - Senate FICO, SHR 109

SB1291 - Residential contractor assessments; recovery fund

Sponsor:

Sen. Jake Hoffman (R)

Summary:

Reduces the maximum assessment paid by a residential contractor assessment from a maximum of $600 to an amount of $370 for initial licensure and an amount of $270 for license renewal every two years. Requires the Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC), if the The Residential Contractors' Recovery Fund balance exceeds $15,000,000 at the end of a fiscal year, to reduce the biennial assessments by 50% only until the Fund balance is less than $10,000,000 at the end of a subsequent fiscal year. AS PASSED SENATE

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/24/2024 3:57 PM

1/24 added to LRR

Last Action:

03/13/2024

H - DP - House Regulatory Affairs

SB1292 - Maricopa county; division; new counties

Sponsor:

Sen. Jake Hoffman (R)

Summary:

Divides Maricopa County into four counties by modifying the Maricopa County boundaries and adding three new counties: Hohokam County, Mogollon County, and O'odham County. Maricopa County operations will continue in their existing form through a transition period of up to three years after the effective date of this legislation. The boards of supervisors of Hohokam, Mogollon, and O'odham Counties will be elected at a special election held within 120 days after the effective date of this legislation. Currently elected Maricopa County Supervisors continue in their capacity for the remainder of their term in whichever county their supervisory district is located. The elected boards of supervisors in the three new counties will determine an application process for municipalities to apply to be the county seat, which will be determined at a special election to be held within 120 days from the election of the boards of supervisors. The four counties are authorized to enter into a ten-year shared use agreement for the use of existing shared capital assets. The four counties are required to enter into an intergovernmental agreement for the continued operation of community colleges for at least ten years after the effective date of this legislation. Effective January 1, 2024.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/24/2024 3:58 PM

1/24 added to LRR and PA

Jillian Kahan

01/24/2024 3:59 PM

1/19 PA approves opposition to HCR 2025 - Division; Maricopa county; new counties

Last Action:

02/20/2024

S - Senate Minority Caucus - Y

SB1298 - Internet; material harmful to minors.

Sponsor:

Sen. Anthony Kern (R)

Summary:

Requires a commercial entity that manages a website and intentionally or knowingly publishes or distributes material harmful to minors on the “internet” (defined) from a website that contains a “substantial portion” (defined) of “material harmful to minors” (defined) to verify that any person attempting to access that content is at least 18 years of age. Stipulates that verification may be made by comparing internet protocol addresses with blacklists as prescribed or via any other commercially reasonable method to verify age and identity. Permits an internet user with a minor child to submit a request to the user’s internet service provider to have one or more of the user’s protocol addresses added to, or removed from, a blacklist and that the internet service provider is not under any obligation to confirm that the user requesting addition to the blacklist has a minor child. Holds that a commercial entity that violates this law is subject to civil liability for damages resulting from a minor accessing its content, including reasonable attorney fees and costs. Excludes a provider or user of an “interactive computer” (defined) service on the internet from an obligation or liability as prescribed by law.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/24/2024 4:00 PM

1/24 added to LRR

Last Action:

02/20/2024

S - Senate Minority Caucus - Y

SB1339 - Regulatory costs; rulemaking; ratification

Sponsor:

Sen. Frank Carroll (R)

Summary:

Prohibits a proposed rule that is estimated to increase regulatory costs in Arizona in excess of $500,000 within five years after implementation from becoming effective until the Legislature ratifies the proposed rule. Requires the agency to submit the proposed rule to the Arizona Administrative Rules Oversight Committee at least 30 days before the legislative session and the Committee to submit it to the legislature as soon as practicable. Permits any member of the legislature to introduce ratifying legislation. Exempts the proposed rule from a deadline imposed elsewhere. Prohibits the filing of a final rule with the Arizona Secretary of State before ratification. Requires termination of the proposed rulemaking if not ratified during the current legislative session. Emergency rules are exempt.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/26/2024 2:43 PM

1/26 added to LRR

Jillian Kahan

02/05/2024 4:53 PM

2/5 LRR recommends opposition

Jillian Kahan

02/16/2024 2:21 PM

2/16 PA approved opposition

Last Action:

01/31/2024

S - Senate 2nd Read

SB1343 - Agency review; rules; automatic expiration

Sponsor:

Sen. Warren Petersen (R)

Summary:

Requires the use of actual impacts and costs from the last five years, rather than only using estimated impacts and costs. as the basis for any calculation made by an agency to prepare its report analyzing the effectiveness of its rules. Requires automatic expiration of any rule regarding occupational licensure at the conclusion of the five-year review unless the agency performs the required review and readopts the code chapter, publishes an evaluation of the burdens on similar occupational licenses in states that border Arizona, justifies any instance where Arizona imposes a greater burden, and publishes a report on the agency’s website with analyses and responses to public comments. Automatic expiration does not apply to rules that are required to comply with federal law or to receive federal monies. AS VETOED BY GOVERNOR. In her veto message, the Governor stated that the rulemaking process that state agencies follow is rigorous, transparent, and essential to allowing the state government to function and serve Arizonans.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/26/2024 2:44 PM

1/26 added to LRR

Jillian Kahan

02/05/2024 4:53 PM

2/5 LRR recommends opposition

Jillian Kahan

02/16/2024 2:23 PM

2/16 PA approved opposition

Last Action:

04/02/2024

G - Vetoed

Ch. 237, Laws 2024 (SB1370 - Youth businesses; licenses; tax; exemption)

Sponsor:

Sen. Shawnna Bolick (R)

Summary:

Prohibits a country or municipality from requiring any type of license or permit for a business that is operated by a person under the age of 18 and operated only occasionally. Exempts a person who is under 19, has not graduated from high school and is engaging in or continuing with a business in the state from obtaining a Transaction Privilege Tax license or remitting the tax if the gross proceeds or income derived from the business is not more than $10,000 for the calendar year. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/26/2024 2:46 PM

1/16 added to LRR

Last Action:

06/21/2024

G - Signed

Ch. 167, Laws 2024 (SB1411 - Organized retail theft task force)

Sponsor:

Sen. David Gowan (R)

Summary:

Requires the Arizona Attorney General to create the Organized Retail Theft Task Force to investigate and combat crimes related to stealing, embezzling, or obtaining retail merchandise by fraud, false pretenses or other illegal means for the purpose of reselling those items. Defines membership criteria and the functional duties of the task force. Mandates the Arizona Attorney General to invite federal, state and local law enforcement to participate in the task force, per the defined task force membership requirements. Requires that, the Arizona Attorney General to submit a report by July 1, 2025 to the Governor and legislature on the task force’s activities, conclusions, findings and recommendations. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/26/2024 2:52 PM

1/26 added to LRR

Jillian Kahan

02/05/2024 4:54 PM

2/5 LRR recommends supporting

Jillian Kahan

02/16/2024 2:23 PM

2/16 PA approved support

Last Action:

04/16/2024

G - Signed

SB1412 - Shoplifting; prior offenses

Sponsor:

Sen. David Gowan (R)

Summary:

Related to the fact that a person convicted within the past five years of two or more offenses involving burglary, shoplifting, robbery, organized retail theft or theft is guilty of a class 4 felony, any time the person spent on Absconder Status while on probation, on “escape” (defined) status or incarcerated is required to be excluded in calculating if the person has previously committed or been convicted within the past five years of two or more offenses involving burglary, shoplifting, robbery, organized retail theft or theft. AS VETOED BY GOVERNOR. In her veto message, the Governor stated that signed bill SB1411 that establishes an Organized Retail Theft Task Force in the Attorney General's office will be critical to adequately and appropriately combating the issue addressed in this bill.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/26/2024 2:52 PM

1/26 added to LRR

Jillian Kahan

02/05/2024 4:54 PM

2/5 LRR recommends supporting

Jillian Kahan

02/16/2024 2:24 PM

2/16 PA approved support

Last Action:

04/16/2024

G - Vetoed

Ch. 176, Laws 2024 (SB1431 - Right to redeem; foreclosure; sale)

Sponsor:

Sen. J.D. Mesnard (R)

Summary:

Allows enforcement of a judgment within ten years after entry of the judgment and lists rules. Allows a real property tax lien to be fully redeemed after three years but before the sale of the property for excess proceeds and provides for a partial payment refund. Lists actions regarding a judgment foreclosing the right to redeem and outlines the effects of court findings. Lists considerations for determining whether a sale of property for excess proceeds is reasonable. Preserves easements, liens, and interest in excess proceeds from the sale when there is a foreclosure of the right to redeem. Requires notice by listed means and provides remedies for errors and omissions. Requires sale by public auction and outlines rules of the auction and distribution of proceeds, including payment of current taxes due. Provides that an errors and omissions clause applies to claims made by title insurers. Adds “other property tax liens” to distribution of proceeds list. (more) AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/26/2024 2:53 PM

1/26 added to LRR

Last Action:

04/23/2024

G - Signed

SB1472 - Prohibited uses; public monies

Sponsor:

Sen. Anthony Kern (R)

Summary:

Prohibits the use of public funds to promote, support or maintain diversity, equity and inclusion or to engage in political or social activism “this state, a university under the jurisdiction of the Arizona Board of Regents; a community college as defined; a county, city, town or other political subdivision of this state.” AS PASSED SENATE.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/29/2024 3:04 PM

1/29 added to LRR

Last Action:

03/13/2024

H - House 2nd Read

SB1506 - Municipalities; housing; commercial redevelopment; zoning

Sponsor:

Sen. Janae Shamp (R)

Summary:

Requires a municipality with a population of more than 150,000 and designated as an urban area by the US Census Bureau to adopt regulations allowing at least 75% of the land zoned for commercial, office, retail or parking use also to be permitted as residential or mixed use. Exempts land in the vicinity of a military airport or ancillary military facility or in the vicinity of A Federal Aviation Administration commercially licensed airport or a general aviation or public airport. Allows listed restrictions for new structures, structures being converted to residential use or mixed use through an “adaptive reuse” (defined) project, and “commercial redevelopment areas” (defined). Prohibits codes or other requirements that require a commercial redevelopment “zoning restriction related to density” (defined), screening, walls or fences, or a shared feature or amenity that would require an association to maintain the shared feature or amenity, unless necessary for stormwater management. Provides as a penalty that if a municipality fails to adopt development regulations as required by this section by January 1, 2025, residential housing shall be allowed on all land zoned for office, retail, parking or other commercial use without limitations after January 1, 2025. AS PASSED HOUSE.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/31/2024 7:52 AM

1/30 added to LRR

Last Action:

04/01/2024

H - DPA - House Committee of the Whole

SB1510 - Certifying organizations; secretary of state

Sponsor:

Sen. Janae Shamp (R)

Summary:

Allows a “Private Certifying Organization” (defined)(Organization) to voluntarily register with the Arizona Secretary of State and lists required information. Allows the Arizona Secretary of State to impose a registration fee and adopt related rules and forms. Lists requirements for an Organization. Allows an Organization to require a certified individual to obtain and maintain a bond for liability. Allows an Organization to require a privately certified individual to pay initial and ongoing fees. Prohibits Arizona and its subdivisions from prohibiting or imposing a penalty on a privately certified individual for engaging in a lawful occupation. Prohibits a privately certified individual who is not licensed, registered or certified Arizona or a political subdivision from using the terms licensed, certified or registered in words, titles, abbreviations or letters, but allows use of the term privately certified. Proclaims that a false claim of certification is fraud subject to penalties under Arizona deceptive trade practices laws. Requires the Arizona Secretary of State to enforce this section and allows it to terminate registration of the Organization for any reason it deems necessary. Proclaims an Organization continued operation 90 days after failing to meet the requirements is fraud subject to a fine under Arizona deceptive trade practices laws.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/31/2024 7:53 AM

1/30 added to LRR

Last Action:

02/06/2024

S - Senate 2nd Read

SB1559 - Voting; absence from employment

Sponsor:

Sen. Ken Bennett (R)

Summary:

Employers are required to allow a person who is entitled to vote to be absent for five consecutive hours at the beginning or end of the person’s work shift for the purpose of voting either on the day of the election or for in-person early voting.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/31/2024 8:05 AM

1/30 added to LRR

Last Action:

02/06/2024

S - Senate 2nd Read

SB1591 - Criminal damage; fine; business victims

Sponsor:

Sen. Justine Wadsack (R)

Summary:

Requires a court to order a person who is convicted for “criminal damage” (defined) to pay a fine of not less than $100. Establishes the Victims of Criminal Damage Fund (“Fund”) consisting of fines imposed by a court for an offense involving criminal damage and to be administered by the Arizona Administrative Office of the Courts. Requires the Arizona Supreme Court to deposit the fines collected in the fund. Requires that monies from the Fund be distributed to retail business that is a victim of criminal damage and unlikely to receive restitution for damages. AS PASSED BY SENATE.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/31/2024 8:07 AM

1/30 added to LRR

Last Action:

06/14/2024

H - Referred to Committee - Rules - House Rules

SB1613 - Theft; private arrest (~~Theft; classification; private arrest~~)

Sponsor:

Sen. Justine Wadsack (R)

Summary:

Allows a private person to make an arrest when the person arrested has committed a misdemeanor amounting to a breach of the peace in the presence of the person making the arrest, theft of property from a retail store and upon reasonable belief that a felony has been committed and the person to be arrested has committed it. AS PASSED SENATE.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/31/2024 8:08 AM

1/30 added to LRR

Last Action:

03/13/2024

H - House 2nd Read

SB1634 - Nonhealth regulatory boards; challenges; prohibition

Sponsor:

Sen. Jake Hoffman (R)

Summary:

Requires administrative decisions be treated as final if the prescribed amount of days pass. Gives an Agency Head, or a non-health profession regulatory board pursuant to state law, the final decision making power for administrative decisions unless the profession is regulated by a non-health profession regulatory board and the individual accepts the administrative law judge’s decision. Excludes a non-health regulatory professional board from appealing a final administrative decision. Prohibits a non-health regulatory board from overturning or challenging a decision made by an administrative law judge of the Office of Administrative hearings pertaining to appealed decisions. AS PASSED SENATE.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/31/2024 8:08 AM

1/30 added to LRR

Last Action:

04/02/2024

H - DP - House Committee of the Whole

SB1635 - Arizona-Ireland trade commission

Sponsor:

Sen. Frank Carroll (R)

Summary:

Establishes a 9-member Arizona-Ireland Trade Commission (Commission) to advance bilateral trade and investment and promote business and academic exchanges between Arizona and Ireland. Lists membership guidelines. Allows the Commission to accept voluntary contributions.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/31/2024 8:08 AM

1/30 added to LRR

Jillian Kahan

02/05/2024 4:55 PM

2/5 LRR recommends supporting

Jillian Kahan

02/16/2024 2:24 PM

2/16 PA approved support

Last Action:

02/06/2024

S - Senate 2nd Read

SB1665 - Municipal development; permits; review

Sponsor:

Sen. David Gowan (R)

Summary:

Allows, if a municipality does not approve, conditionally approve or deny an “application” (defined) for a residential building permit within 15 working days after the date the application is submitted, any required review of the application may be performed by a qualified third party as defined by state law. Allows, if a municipality does not conduct a required inspection to obtain a certificate of occupancy for a residential dwelling unit within two working days after an inspection request, a qualified third party selected by the applicant as defined by state law may be used. Prohibits a municipality from requesting or requiring an applicant to waive a deadline or other required procedure. Allows a person to appeal to the governing body of the municipality any decision related to the approval, denial, or inspection and sets requirements for that appeal process, including timeframes and deadlines. Provides immunity to a municipality that issues a permit, approval or certificate of occupancy after a third party plan review or inspection. Requires, within ten working days after a request by the applicant, a municipality to meet or discuss with the applicant the request for corrections and provide sufficient information and instruction to allow the applicant to provide the requested corrections. Prohibits, except for an application submitted for a change in zoning, a municipality from denying a license application that is necessary for land development or building construction unless the municipality considers the application withdrawn. Requires a municipality to refund to an applicant all fees charged for reviewing and acting on an application for a license, and to excuse payment of any fees that have not yet been paid under certain defined conditions. Prohibits a municipality from modifying, rescinding, or requesting subsequent modifications to an approved plan unless the changes are needed to address a field condition, or is made at the request of the applicant. (More.) AS PASSED HOUSE.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/31/2024 8:10 AM

1/30 added to LRR

Last Action:

06/14/2024

H - FAILED - House Third Reading

SCR1012 - Rulemaking; legislative ratification; regulatory costs

Sponsor:

Sen. Anthony Kern (R)

Summary:

The 2024 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the ARS to require that any proposed rule that increases regulatory costs by more than $100,000 within five years of implementation may not be implemented or adopted without the legislature ratifying the rule and if the legislature does not ratify the rule, the rule is to be terminated via a Notice of Termination in the register. Requires the Office of Economic Opportunity to submit the rule to the Administrative Rules Oversight Committee no later than 30 days before the next legislative session, or as soon as is practicable. Permits any person regulated by the applicable agency or any legislator to request a review of a proposed rule. AS PASSED SENATE.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/18/2024 11:27 AM

1/18 added to LRR

Jillian Kahan

02/05/2024 4:55 PM

2/5 LRR recommends opposition

Jillian Kahan

02/16/2024 2:24 PM

2/16 PA approved opposition

Last Action:

06/13/2024

G - Transmit to Secretary of State

SCR1015 - Public monies; prohibited expenditures.

Sponsor:

Sen. Anthony Kern (R)

Summary:

The 2024 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the ARS to regulate public monies expenditures by prohibiting expending public funds on anything that promotes, advocates, plans for, or becomes a member of an organization that promotes, advocates or plans for reducing the consumption or production of meat or dairy products, animal-based protein with insect or synthetic protein, reducing or replacing motor vehicle travel with walking, biking or public transit, reducing or limiting travel by airplane, limiting the number of articles of clothing a person may buy or own, reusing water that has touched human feces as a municipal source of drinking water, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, tracking consumption based emissions, limiting the increase of global temperature, producing or adopting a climate action plan, replacing private ownership, furthering Marxist ideologies, including stakeholder capitalism, or implementing mass surveillance systems to monitor motor vehicle travel, and to clarify who may bring an action against violations of this resolution.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/24/2024 4:01 PM

1/24 added to LRR

Last Action:

02/28/2024

S - Hearing Scheduled - 02/29/2024 - Third Reading, Senate Floor

SCR1022 - Practice of law; legislative authority

Sponsor:

Sen. Anthony Kern (R)

Summary:

The 2024 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state constitution to grant the legislature the authority to “regulate practice of law” and to stipulate that legislative enactments supersede conflicting court rules and regulations.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

01/26/2024 2:54 PM

1/26 added to LRR

Jillian Kahan

02/05/2024 4:56 PM

2/5 LRR recommends opposition

Jillian Kahan

02/16/2024 2:25 PM

2/16 PA approved opposition

Last Action:

02/22/2024

S - FAILED - Senate Third Reading

SCR1041 - Ballot measures; challenges

Sponsor:

Sen. J.D. Mesnard (R)

Summary:

Allows a person to bring an action in superior court to contest the constitutionality of an initiative measure or amendment that violates the U.S. Constitution or Arizona Constitution, within 100 days before the election that the measure or amendment is scheduled to appear. Prohibits the Arizona Secretary of State or other officer from certifying or printing the measure or amendment on the ballot if a court of competent jurisdiction enters a judgement, within 100 days before the election, that that the measure or amendment violates the U.S. or Arizona Constitution. Allows any party to appeal to the Arizona Supreme Court within five calendar days of judgement entered by the superior court. Requires the Secretary of State to submit the proposition to the voters at the next general election. Contains a legislative finding. AS PASSED SENATE.

Comment:

Jillian Kahan

02/05/2024 10:29 AM

1/29 added to LRR

Last Action:

06/13/2024

G - Transmit to Secretary of State

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