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AZ SB1651

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mark Finchem

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Requires one of Arizona's four executive officials (lieutenant governor, secretary of state, attorney general, or state treasurer) to be absent on a rotating basis during gubernatorial events including inaugurations and State of the State addresses
  • Mandates the Department of Public Safety coordinate an off-site secure location for the absent official during these events
  • The excused official must remain at the off-site location until the event concludes
  • Adds new section 38-387 to Arizona Revised Statutes governing absence of state elected officials during official state events

Legislative Description

State elected officials; absence; protection

Last Action

Senate read second time

2/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/9/2026
Government Institutions2/9/2026

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