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AZ SB1265
Bill
Status
1/26/2016
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Sherwood
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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Requires disclosure to occur as soon as possible after the legislator's vote on the floor of either chamber.
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Exempts votes that apply equally to all legislators by virtue of their employment and votes cast in committee of the whole.
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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