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AZ SB1308

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/31/2011

Primary Sponsor

Andy Biggs

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Origin

Senate

Fiftieth Legislature - First Regular Session (2011)

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the governor to enter into an Interstate Birth Certificate Compact with other states to distinguish between births subject to U.S. jurisdiction and those not subject to U.S. jurisdiction on birth certificates and related records.

  • Defines "subject to the jurisdiction of the United States" to mean a child of at least one parent owing no allegiance to any foreign sovereignty, or a child without citizenship or nationality in any foreign country.

  • Requires each party state to make distinctions on birth certificates, certifications of live birth, or other birth records between persons born subject to U.S. jurisdiction (natural born U.S. citizens) and those not subject to U.S. jurisdiction.

  • Designates the governor or governor's designee as compact administrator responsible for maintaining lists of party states, formulating procedures, and facilitating information exchange among party states.

  • Becomes effective only after at least two states deliver executed notices of confirmation and United States Congress provides consent under Article I, Section 10, Clause 3 of the U.S. Constitution; allows withdrawal after four years.

Legislative Description

Interstate compact; birth certificates.

Last Action

Senate third reading , voting: (12-18-0-0)

3/17/2011

Full Bill Text

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