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AZ HB2469
Bill
Status
1/30/2018
Primary Sponsor
Mark Finchem
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AI Summary
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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.
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Mandates agents file supplemental registration statements every six months and provide notice of material changes within 10 days, with registration statements executed under oath.
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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.
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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.
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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