AZ SB1354

Requires employers to obtain express written or electronic authorization from employees annually before deducting third-party payments from paychecks, effective for deductions after October 1, 2014.

Applies only to public employers (entities that primarily rely on tax revenues), removing the previous requirement for both public and private employers.

Exempts deductions for health care benefits, taxes, state retirement system contributions, and any deduction otherwise required by law.

Allows employees to rescind authorization by providing written notice of resignation from the associated organization, with employers having one pay period to process the cancellation.

Establishes a civil penalty of at least $10,000 per violation for public employers who knowingly violate the authorization requirement, with penalties collected by the attorney general and deposited to the state general fund.