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AZ HB2260
Bill
Status
2/5/2021
Primary Sponsor
Walter Blackman
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AI Summary
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Increases appointed membership of the Arizona criminal justice commission from 14 to 18 members, with not more than 9 from the same political party.
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Adds four new required member categories: a person leading an indigent defense agency, a person leading a private nonprofit juvenile justice organization, a licensed psychiatrist or psychologist with criminal justice experience, and a victim advocate.
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Maintains existing requirement for representation from police chiefs, county attorneys, county sheriffs, law enforcement leaders, judges, mayors, county supervisors, and chief probation officers from counties of varying population sizes.
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Clarifies that appointed members serve two-year terms ending at the convening of the first regular legislative session, with vacancies filled through the same appointment process.
Legislative Description
Arizona criminal justice commission; membership.
Arizona Criminal Justice Commission
Last Action
Senate majority caucus: Do pass
3/9/2021