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AZ SB1085
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mark Finchem
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AI Summary
- Exempts documents from public disclosure during government hiring processes, including candidate names, resumes, applications, reference letters, and background check reports
- Allows disclosure of the selected candidate's name, job title, and salary only after the hiring process concludes
- Excludes senior-level public officials from these protections, meaning their hiring documents remain subject to public records requests
- Defines "senior level public official" as individuals in senior leadership positions, appointed officials, elected officials, chief administrative officers, superintendents, and cabinet-level members
- Amends Title 39 of Arizona Revised Statutes by adding section 39-130 to the public records chapter
Legislative Description
Public records; hiring process documents
Disclosure
Last Action
Senate read second time
1/14/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules1/12/2026
Government Institutions1/12/2026
Full Bill Text
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