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AZ SB1374

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Shawnna Bolick

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-sixth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2024)

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules3/14/2024
Municipal Oversight & Elections3/12/2024
Rules1/30/2024
Elections1/30/2024

Full Bill Text

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