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AZ SB1265

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/26/2016

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Sherwood

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-second Legislature - Second Regular Session (2016)

AI Summary

  • Requires legislators to file a written statement when voting on bills where they have a direct financial interest, identifying the bill, their vote, and the nature of the financial interest.

  • Mandates statements be filed with the chief clerk of the House or secretary of the Senate and posted on each legislator's web page in a "disclosure of direct financial interest" section.

  • Requires disclosure to occur as soon as possible after the legislator's vote on the floor of either chamber.

  • Exempts votes that apply equally to all legislators by virtue of their employment and votes cast in committee of the whole.

  • Classifies intentional or knowing failure to comply as a class 1 misdemeanor, with "direct financial interest" defined as a financial benefit or detriment distinguishable from effects on the general public.

Legislative Description

Legislators; disclosure of interest

Last Action

Referred to Senate GOV Committee

1/27/2016

Full Bill Text

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