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AZ SB1258

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2022

Primary Sponsor

Javan Mesnard

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-fifth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2022)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 39-121.01 to expand the definition of "public body" to include paid membership organizations composed by majority of public entities or supported in whole or in part by state or political subdivision monies.

  • Requires paid membership organizations that spend monies provided by the state or any political subdivision to maintain public records reasonably necessary to document their official activities and state-funded activities.

  • Clarifies that such membership organizations are subject to the same public records maintenance, preservation, and access requirements as traditional public bodies under Arizona law.

  • Updates terminology throughout the statute for gender-neutral language (e.g., "chairperson" instead of "chairman", "who is" instead of passive voice).

Legislative Description

Government membership organizations; transparency

Public Records

Last Action

Senate motion to reconsider third reading

3/7/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules1/20/2022
Government Institutions1/20/2022

Full Bill Text

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