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AZ SB1210
Bill
Status
1/24/2017
Primary Sponsor
Steve Smith
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Attorney General to investigate rules, ordinances, regulations, or actions by political subdivisions (counties, cities, towns, and other entities with elected or appointed governing bodies) upon request of one or more legislature members if alleged to violate state law or the Arizona Constitution.
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Requires the Attorney General to issue a written report of findings within 30 days and distribute copies to the governor, legislative leadership, requesting members, and secretary of state.
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If a violation is found, the Attorney General must notify the political subdivision by certified mail, allowing 30 days to resolve the violation before enforcement actions begin.
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Upon failure to resolve within 30 days, authorizes the state or county treasurer to withhold and redistribute state shared revenues from counties, cities, and towns, or to withhold state and county monies from other political subdivisions and retain them in the state general fund.
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If the violation status is uncertain, allows the Attorney General to file a special action in the Arizona Supreme Court, which must give the case precedence and require the political subdivision to post a bond equal to state/county monies received in the preceding six months.
Legislative Description
State law; violations; political subdivisions
State Government
Last Action
Senate GOV Committee action: Do Pass, voting: (4-2-1-0)
2/15/2017