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AZ SB1026

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/29/2024

Primary Sponsor

John Kavanagh

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-sixth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2024)

AI Summary

  • Amends section 13-2301 of Arizona Revised Statutes to add animal fighting and cockfighting to the definition of "racketeering" offenses.

  • Adds two new items (xxxvi and xxxvii) to the list of acts that constitute racketeering when committed for financial gain: animal fighting and cockfighting.

  • Racketeering now includes these animal-related offenses alongside existing crimes such as homicide, robbery, theft, drug trafficking, and terrorism.

  • Changes are part of the state's organized crime, fraud and terrorism statutory framework.

Legislative Description

Racketeering; cockfighting

Definitions

Last Action

House miscellaneous motion: Motion by Representative Toma, notwithstanding House Rule 23(A), to further extend the reconsideration period for SB1026. Passed by vv.

4/17/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules2/29/2024
Land, Agriculture and Rural Affairs2/29/2024
Rules1/9/2024
Natural Resources, Energy and Water1/9/2024

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