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AZ SB1658

Bill

Status

Vetoed

6/20/2023

Primary Sponsor

Wendy Rogers

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-sixth Legislature - First Regular Session (2023)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits businesses and governmental entities in Arizona from entering agreements involving critical infrastructure with companies owned or controlled by citizens or governments of China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia.

  • Exempts companies from the prohibition if the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States determines there are no unresolved national security concerns regarding the transaction.

  • Allows the Governor, in consultation with the Department of Public Safety, to designate additional countries as threats to critical infrastructure in Arizona.

  • Defines "company" broadly to include sole proprietorships, corporations, partnerships, LLCs, and their subsidiaries and affiliates organized for profit.

  • Applies the restriction only to agreements granting direct or remote access or control to critical infrastructure, excluding access specifically allowed for product warranty and support purposes.

Legislative Description

Critical infrastructure; prohibited agreements

Definitions

Last Action

Governor Vetoed

6/20/2023

Committee Referrals

Rules3/7/2023
Transportation and Infrastructure3/3/2023
Rules2/2/2023
Commerce2/2/2023

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