HB2322 Summary

• Amends section 41-1830.16 of Arizona Revised Statutes to clarify the law enforcement merit system council's authority over appeals of full authority peace officer disciplinary actions.

• Allows the council to recommend modification of disciplinary action if the agency head has proven just cause but evidence demonstrates the discipline should be reduced.

• Requires the state agency head to accept the council's recommendation unless it is arbitrary or without reasonable justification, with the agency head's decision being final and binding.

• Changes references from "no later than" to "not later than" and from "in advance of" to "before" for consistency in procedural language regarding filing deadlines and hearing notices.

• Corrects the definition of "just cause" to reference section 38-1101 rather than the entire title 38, chapter 8, article 1.