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AZ HB2471

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/24/2022

Primary Sponsor

Frank Carroll

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-fifth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2022)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 26-303 to establish that a proclaimed state of emergency automatically terminates 14 days after proclamation unless the governor calls a special legislative session before that deadline.

  • Allows a state of emergency to terminate by proclamation of the governor or by concurrent resolution of the legislature, in addition to the 14-day automatic termination provision.

  • Prohibits emergency powers from imposing restrictions on lawful possession, transfer, sale, transportation, carrying, storage, display or use of firearms, ammunition, or ammunition components.

  • Requires state agencies, cities, towns, or counties to provide written notice of noncompliance and 30-day notice of intent before suspending or permanently revoking a business license for non-compliance with emergency orders.

  • Requires demonstration by clear and convincing evidence that a business caused disease transmission through willful misconduct or gross negligence before permanently revoking a license related to disease control orders.

Legislative Description

State of emergency; termination

Termination

Last Action

Senate GOV Committee action: Do Pass, voting: (4-3-0-0)

3/14/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules2/28/2022
Government Institutions2/24/2022
Rules1/24/2022
Military Affairs and Public Safety1/24/2022

Full Bill Text

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