AZ SB1164

Expands fingerprint clearance card requirements to include all Department of Economic Security employees and contractors with access to federal tax information, not just information technology position holders.

Requires applicants for information technology positions to obtain a valid fingerprint clearance card issued under section 41-1758.07 or provide documentation of their application before accepting employment.

Mandates that employees and contractors certify under notarized forms that they have not been convicted of or awaiting trial for criminal offenses listed in section 41-1758.07, subsections B and C.

Restricts disclosure of fingerprint clearance information to Department of Economic Security staff only for employment purposes.

Defines "federal tax information" as returns or return information received directly from the Internal Revenue Service or obtained through authorized secondary sources under Internal Revenue Code section 6103, excluding information provided directly by taxpayers.