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AZ SB1705

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2023

Primary Sponsor

Justine Wadsack

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-sixth Legislature - First Regular Session (2023)

AI Summary

  • Requires the attorney general to advise departments when their actions may violate legal and civil rights of the people and propose appropriate solutions.

  • Mandates the attorney general to recuse from representing a department if unable to find an appropriate solution to a perceived breach or misconduct.

  • Requires the attorney general to report perceived breaches or misconduct to the governor, president of the senate, and speaker of the house of representatives.

  • Provides that continued representation by the attorney general in violation of these recusal requirements may constitute ethical misconduct subject to discipline by the appropriate professional regulatory board.

Legislative Description

Attorney general; representation; recusal

Exceptions

Last Action

Senate GOV Committee action: Do Pass, voting: (5-3-0-0)

2/16/2023

Committee Referrals

Rules2/1/2023
Government Institutions2/1/2023

Full Bill Text

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