AZ SB1011

Amends Arizona Revised Statutes Section 5-604 to establish a position of assistant director in the Department of Gaming, appointed by the governor pursuant to section 38-211.

Both the director and assistant director serve at the pleasure of the governor and must not have a financial interest in gambling operations or the gambling industry in Arizona during their terms.

Applies employment restrictions and conflict of interest rules to the assistant director position, requiring dismissal if a first-degree relative has employment or financial interest in Arizona's gambling industry.

Updates statutory language to reflect plural applicability to both director and assistant director regarding compensation eligibility under section 38-611 and compliance with employment laws.