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AZ SB1432
Bill
Status
2/5/2019
Primary Sponsor
Martin Quezada
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Arizona Election and Ethics Commission consisting of six members appointed by the governor, state legislative leaders, and state constitutional officers to oversee campaign finance and ethics enforcement.
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Transfers the Secretary of State's duties related to investigating and enforcing campaign finance laws for statewide candidates, legislative candidates, ballot measures, and recalls to the new commission beginning in 2020.
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Grants the commission authority to investigate complaints, issue advisory opinions, impose civil penalties up to $5,000 for violations, subpoena witnesses, and conduct hearings regarding campaign finance, ethics, and disclosure laws.
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Excludes certain matters from commission jurisdiction including election conduct and results, legislative qualification disputes, and judicial officer conduct.
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Terminates the commission on July 1, 2029, with all authorizing statutes repealed on January 1, 2030.
Legislative Description
Election and ethics; commission; duties
Duties
Last Action
Senate read second time
2/6/2019