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AZ SB1258
Bill
Status
1/20/2022
Primary Sponsor
Javan Mesnard
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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Clarifies that such membership organizations are subject to the same public records maintenance, preservation, and access requirements as traditional public bodies under Arizona law.
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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