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AZ HB2469

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/30/2018

Primary Sponsor

Mark Finchem

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-third Legislature - Second Regular Session (2018)

AI Summary

  • Requires agents of foreign principals to register with the Arizona Secretary of State within 10 days of becoming an agent, filing detailed information including identity, business addresses, foreign principal details, and nature of activities.

  • Mandates agents file supplemental registration statements every six months and provide notice of material changes within 10 days, with registration statements executed under oath.

  • Requires agents to file copies of informational materials with the Secretary of State within 48 hours of transmission and label all materials with a conspicuous statement indicating distribution on behalf of the foreign principal.

  • Exempts certain individuals and entities including accredited diplomatic officers, official government representatives, persons engaged in legal practice, and those registering as lobbyists under existing state law.

  • Establishes enforcement through the Attorney General and county attorneys, with violations classified as class 1 misdemeanor and civil penalties up to $1,000 for non-compliance with compliance orders.

Legislative Description

Foreign agents; registration and regulation

Secretary Of State

Last Action

House minority caucus: Do pass

3/13/2018

Full Bill Text

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