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AZ HB2300
Bill
Status
1/18/2017
Primary Sponsor
Anthony Kern
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AI Summary
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Transfers all regulatory functions of the State Bar relating to attorney practice to the Arizona Supreme Court, effective on the bill's enactment date.
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Authorizes the Supreme Court to collect mandatory assessments from attorneys as a condition of practicing law in Arizona to fund regulatory functions.
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Restricts use of mandatory assessment monies to seven specific regulatory functions: attorney admission, record maintenance, ethical enforcement, continuing legal education, trust account oversight, preventing unauthorized practice, and maintaining client protection funds and legal specialization boards.
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Requires the Supreme Court to incorporate mandatory assessment revenues into its budget.
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Prohibits requiring attorneys to be members of any organization in order to become or remain licensed to practice law in Arizona.
Legislative Description
Supreme court; regulation of attorneys
Courts And Civil Proceedings
Last Action
House Committee of the Whole action: Retained on the Calendar
2/23/2017