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AZ HB2557

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/5/2016

Primary Sponsor

Michelle Ugenti-Rita

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-second Legislature - Second Regular Session (2016)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 19-119 regarding deceptive mailings in elections.

  • Prohibits individuals or committees from mailing documents that falsely claim to be authorized, approved, or sent by state, county, city, or town government in an attempt to influence election outcomes.

  • Establishes civil penalty for violations equal to twice the mailing cost or $500, whichever is greater.

  • Authorizes the Attorney General, county attorneys, city or town attorneys, or other appropriate legal representatives to assess civil penalties.

Legislative Description

Technical correction; deceptive mailings

Last Action

Introduced in House and read first time

5/5/2016

Full Bill Text

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