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AZ SB1469
Bill
Status
2/4/2014
Primary Sponsor
Adam Driggs
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AI Summary
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Allows any person with an adversely affected interest to file civil actions in superior court to enforce provisions of laws enacted by initiative or referendum measures.
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Permits affected persons to join civil actions or defenses as a matter of right regarding alleged violations of voter-approved measures.
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Bars new actions if the attorney general has already commenced and is diligently prosecuting an enforcement action or actively defending the measure in court.
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Authorizes courts to award litigation costs, including reasonable attorney and expert witness fees, to any party when appropriate, including against parties for frivolous claims or defenses.
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Empowers courts to issue injunctive relief or other equitable remedies as determined appropriate in enforcement actions.
Legislative Description
Ballot measures; enforcement; civil actions
Last Action
Referred to Senate RULES Committee
2/10/2014