AZ SB1557

Establishes the tribal and rural public program access study committee consisting of seven members, all residing in counties with populations under 200,000 persons, with at least four members from different Indian tribes.

Committee membership includes one House member appointed by the Speaker, one Senate member from the indigenous peoples caucus appointed by the President of the Senate, two tribal members (one appointed by each chamber's leader), and three county supervisors.

Directs committee to review state resource locations (Department of Economic Security offices), identify barriers to public program access, evaluate geographic accessibility, and examine alternatives to online applications for communities without broadband or electricity.

Requires committee to submit findings and recommendations report to the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate by December 31, 2023, with a copy to the Secretary of State.

Committee automatically repeals on September 30, 2024.