AZ SB1429

Requires courts to conduct a preliminary hearing within 30 days after all parties are served with notice of a civil lawsuit and complaint, unless all parties agree to waive it.

Court must determine at the preliminary hearing whether the plaintiff has alleged a valid claim under law and whether the claim is based on sufficient and relevant evidence for the case to proceed.

Court's determination is based on pleadings and law, but the court may allow limited testimony if necessary to understand the pleadings or application of law to the specific cause of action.

Court must issue a ruling on any motion to dismiss no later than the date of the preliminary hearing.