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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill requires foreign adversaries and their associated entities to register with the Arizona Department of Elections and disclose any lobbyists they hire. It mandates regular reregistration and requires lobbyists working on behalf of these foreign principals to disclose that relationship to legislators and public officials when seeking government action. The bill also establishes a dedicated fund to support the registration process and investigations related to potential violations.
Key provisions
- Foreign adversaries must register with the Department and list their lobbyists.
- Foreign adversaries must reregister annually and amend registrations promptly upon changes.
- A public database of registered foreign principals and lobbyists will be maintained.
- Lobbyists must disclose their representation of foreign adversaries to legislators and public officials.
- Failure to comply with registration requirements is a class 1 misdemeanor.
- The Attorney General and County Attorneys can investigate violations.
- The Department is responsible for establishing registration forms and procedures.
- A dedicated fund is created to support the registration process.
Who is affected
- Foreign adversaries (as defined by the bill)
- Lobbyists
- Legislators
- Public officials
- Arizona State Government
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