immigration; law enforcement; repeal
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Overview
This bill makes changes to Arizona’s law enforcement procedures related to immigration enforcement. It repeals a section that allowed for the assessment of fees on fines and penalties collected for traffic and game and fish violations to be used for gang and immigration intelligence team enforcement. The bill also amends sections concerning smuggling, driving privileges, and vehicle immobilization. It modifies rules regarding the use of fines collected for traffic violations and clarifies conditions under which a vehicle can be seized by law enforcement. Finally, it repeals a section related to the public safety equipment fund.
Key provisions
- Repeals Title 11, Chapter 7, Article 8, Arizona Revised Statutes, concerning immigration enforcement.
- Amends section 12-116.04 to eliminate the fee assessment on fines and penalties.
- Repeals section 13-1509, related to smuggling.
- Amends section 13-2319 to clarify penalties for human smuggling, particularly for offenses involving minors.
- Repeals sections 13-2928 and 13-2929, related to vehicle immobilization.
- Amends section 13-3883 to clarify circumstances under which a peace officer can make an arrest without a warrant.
- Amends section 23-212 to modify rules regarding employer verification of employee work authorization.
- Amends section 23-212.01 to strengthen employer obligations regarding unauthorized alien employment.
Who is affected
- Law enforcement agencies
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