forfeiture of office; technical correction
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Overview
Senate Bill 1828 makes a technical correction to Arizona law regarding the forfeiture of a legislator’s office. Specifically, it clarifies that a legislator convicted of a felony under specified sections of the Arizona Revised Statutes, in addition to any punishment, must also forfeit their office and be permanently barred from holding future state office. This bill ensures consistent application of the forfeiture provisions for legislators.
Key provisions
- Clarifies forfeiture of office for legislators convicted of felonies.
- Specifies the relevant sections of the Arizona Revised Statutes that trigger forfeiture.
- Establishes permanent disqualification from holding future state office.
- Amends Section 41-1225 of the Arizona Revised Statutes.
Who is affected
- Members of the Arizona Legislature
- Individuals convicted of felonies under specified Arizona statutes
Notable changes
- Reinforces the forfeiture of office as a consequence of felony convictions for legislators.
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