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AZ HB2490

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/3/2010

Primary Sponsor

Rick Murphy

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Origin

House of Representatives

Forty-ninth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2010)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona Revised Statutes Title 16, Chapter 6, Article 1 by adding section 16-922
  • Exempts religious assemblies or institutions from registering as political committees under state law
  • Exemption applies only if the religious entity does not spend substantial time or assets on influencing federal, state, or local legislation, referendums, initiatives, or constitutional amendments
  • Uses the Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) definition of "substantial amount" as the standard for determining eligibility for the exemption
  • Prohibits the state and all state agencies or political subdivisions from requiring registration of qualifying religious entities

Legislative Description

Political committee registration; religious entity

Last Action

Referred to Senate RULES Committee

3/22/2010

Full Bill Text

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