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AZ SB1336
Bill
Status
2/4/2013
Primary Sponsor
Robert Meza
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Arizona Election Commission as a five-member independent body with no more than two members from the same political party to oversee campaign finance enforcement beginning in 2014.
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Transfers campaign finance investigatory, compliance, and enforcement duties from the Secretary of State to the Arizona Election Commission for statewide and legislative candidates, ballot measures, recalls, and initiatives.
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Grants the Commission authority to investigate complaints, conduct audits, issue advisory opinions, administer oaths, issue subpoenas, and impose penalties for campaign finance violations.
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Requires the Commission on Appellate Court Appointments to establish a nomination pool of 25 candidates (10 from each major party, 5 from other parties), with appointments made by legislative leaders to ensure political balance.
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Terminates the Arizona Election Commission on July 1, 2024, with the statute repealed on January 1, 2025.
Legislative Description
Election commission; campaign finance enforcement
Last Action
Referred to Senate APPROP Committee
2/12/2013