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AZ SB1374
Bill
Status
3/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Shawnna Bolick
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AI Summary
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Requires any person entering into an agreement with a government entity to provide money or in-kind goods/services for election administration to certify at least ten business days in advance that they are not knowingly receiving foreign donations, with annual updates and five-day updates for new information.
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Directs the Secretary of State to maintain and post all certifications on its website and requires government entities to file quarterly reports listing persons providing election administration support.
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Invalidates any agreement, membership, or program participation if the required certification is not provided or is inaccurate, and bars government entities from continuing any such arrangement with the person.
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Makes knowing failure to provide an accurate initial or updated certification a Class 1 misdemeanor and authorizes the Attorney General to seek injunctions, damages of at least $5,000 per violation, and other relief.
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Grants qualified electors and state officers a private right of action to enjoin violations, with prevailing plaintiffs entitled to injunctive relief, $1,000 per day in damages from noncompliance date until compliance, and costs and attorney fees.
Legislative Description
Foreign donations; election administration; certification
Records
Last Action
House read second time
3/18/2024