AZ SB1658

Amends Arizona law to prohibit retaliation against public employees who disclose information about violations of law, mismanagement, gross waste of money, or abuse of authority to public bodies.

Requires employee disclosures to be made in writing and include the date, employee name, nature of alleged violation, and dates the violation occurred.

Increases civil penalties for retaliation against employees who report violations of law from $5,000 to $10,000, and mandates dismissal and permanent bar from employment by the governmental entity.

Establishes that the attorney general's office has authority to investigate retaliation complaints involving law enforcement officers, in addition to other personnel boards.

Permits employees or former employees to recover attorney fees (capped at $10,000), back pay, damages, and reinstatement for retaliation resulting from protected disclosures.