HB2189 Summary

• Amends section 41-1821 Arizona Revised Statutes regarding the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) membership composition.

• Expands the board from thirteen members to include representatives from federally recognized Native American tribes in the two police chief positions, allowing appointments from cities or tribes with populations of 60,000 or more, and cities or tribes with populations under 60,000.

• Maintains existing requirements for criminal records checks, appointment procedures, term limits, meeting frequency, and compensation rules for board members.

• Allows current board members serving on the effective date to continue serving until their normal terms expire, with all subsequent appointments following the amended statutory requirements.