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2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1232.04 - Registration; exceptions

41-1232.04.
Registration;  exceptions
Sections 41-1232,  41-1232.01,  41-1232.02 and 41-1232.03 do not apply to a person if that person is acting in the following capacity:
1. A natural person who merely appears for himself before a committee of the legislature or before a state officer or employee or a state agency,  board,  commission or council to lobby in support of or in opposition to legislation or official action.
2. A natural person who,  acting in his own behalf,  sends a letter to,  converses on the telephone with or has a personal conversation with a state officer or employee for the purpose of supporting or opposing any legislation or official action.
3. A duly elected or retained public official,  judge or justice,  a person duly appointed to an elective public office,  or an appointed member of a state,  county or local board,  advisory committee,  commission or council acting in his official capacity on matters pertaining to his office,  board,  advisory committee,  commission or council.
4. A person who answers technical questions or provides technical information at the request of a lobbyist,  designated public lobbyist,  authorized public lobbyist or legislator and who makes no expenditures required to be reported by this article.
5. A person who performs professional services in drafting bills or in advising and rendering opinions to clients as to the construction and effect of proposed or pending legislation.
6. An attorney who represents clients before any court or before any quasi-judicial body.
7. A person who contacts a state officer or state employee solely for the purpose of acquiring information.
8. A natural person who is a member of an association,  who is not the lobbyist for compensation,  designated lobbyist or authorized lobbyist for the association and who does not make any expenditures that would otherwise be required to be reported by this article if the natural person were a lobbyist,  a designated public lobbyist or an authorized public lobbyist.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1232.05 - Lobbyist registration; handbook; requirement

41-1232.05.
Lobbyist registration;  handbook;  requirement
A. A person who is listed by a principal or public body on a registration form pursuant to section 41-1232 or 41-1232.01 as a lobbyist for compensation,  designated lobbyist or designated public lobbyist shall file a lobbyist registration form with the secretary of state in a format prescribed by the secretary of state no later than 5:00 p.m. on the second Monday in January of each even numbered year and shall read a handbook containing statutes and rules governing lobbyists for compensation,  designated lobbyists and designated public lobbyists,  written guidelines and forms and samples for completing the lobbyist disclosure forms. A person shall file the registration at any time beginning December 1 in the odd numbered year until 5:00 p.m. on the second Monday in January in the even numbered year. The lobbyist handbook shall be written and prescribed by the secretary of state. A person who is originally listed as a lobbyist for compensation,  designated lobbyist or designated public lobbyist for a month other than January shall file,  within thirty days,  a registration form and shall file a registration form for January of each even numbered year thereafter if the person continues to be listed as a lobbyist for compensation,  designated lobbyist or designated public lobbyist.
B. The lobbyist registration form shall include:
1. The name of the lobbyist for compensation,  designated lobbyist or designated public lobbyist.
2. The business name and address of the lobbyist for compensation,  designated lobbyist or designated public lobbyist.
3. A statement that the lobbyist for compensation,  designated lobbyist or designated public lobbyist has read the lobbyist handbook prescribed in subsection A of this section.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1232.06 - Exemption; unpaid volunteers

41-1232.06.
Exemption;  unpaid volunteers
This article does not apply to expenditures made for or gifts given to members of any state agency,  board,  commission,  committee or council who are not publicly elected and who serve without compensation provided that the expenditure or gift is not made in the course of lobbying that member. If the expenditure or gift is made in the course of lobbying,  the reporting requirements of sections 41-1232 and 41-1232.01 shall apply. Payments made to a member of any state agency,  board,  commission,  committee or council pursuant to title 38,  chapter 4,  article 2 shall not be considered compensation for the purposes of this section.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1232.07 - Electronic filings

41-1232.07.
Electronic filings
A. Any report or registration form that is required to be filed pursuant to this article may be filed in an electronic format that is approved by the secretary of state. The secretary of state may require that reports or registration forms be filed with an additional written or printed copy.
B. A report or registration form that is filed in electronic format pursuant to this section is not required to bear a notarized signature but is deemed to be filed under penalty of perjury.
C. An electronic filing made pursuant to this section is sufficient to comply with the filing requirements of this article if the filing is properly formatted as prescribed by this article and the information contained in the filing is complete and correct.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1232.08 - Entertainment ban; state and political subdivisions; exceptions

41-1232.08.
Entertainment ban;  state and political subdivisions;  exceptions
A. A principal,  designated lobbyist,  authorized lobbyist,  lobbyist for compensation,  public body,  designated public lobbyist or authorized public lobbyist or any other person acting on that person's behalf shall not make an expenditure or single expenditure for entertainment for a state officer or state employee. A state officer or state employee shall not accept an expenditure or single expenditure for entertainment from a principal,  designated lobbyist,  authorized lobbyist,  lobbyist for compensation,  public body,  designated public lobbyist or authorized public lobbyist or any other person acting on that person's behalf.
B. A person who for compensation attempts to influence the procurement of materials,  services or construction by an agency as defined in section 41-1001,  including the office of the governor,  or the passage or defeat of legislation,  ordinances,  rules,  regulations,  nominations and other matters that are pending or proposed or that are subject to formal approval by the corporation commission,  a county board of supervisors,  a city or town governing body or a school district governing board or any person acting on that person's behalf shall not make an expenditure or single expenditure for entertainment for an elected or appointed member of the corporation commission,  a county board of supervisors,  a city or town governing body or a school district governing board. An elected or appointed member of the corporation commission,  a county board of supervisors,  a city or town governing body or a school district governing board shall not accept an expenditure or single expenditure for entertainment from a person who for compensation attempts to influence the procurement of materials,  services or construction by an agency as defined in section 41-1001,  including the office of the governor,  or the passage or defeat of legislation,  ordinances,  rules,  regulations,  nominations and other matters that are pending or proposed or that are subject to formal approval by the corporation commission,  a county board of supervisors,  a city or town governing body or a school district governing board.
C. This section shall not apply to:
1. Entertainment in connection with a special event properly reported pursuant to this article.
2. Entertainment that is incidental to a speaking engagement.
3. The following persons while attending or participating in any sporting or cultural event or activity,  sponsored by the board,  district or institution,  in a facility that is owned or operated by the board,  district or institution:
(a) Employees of a school district governing board.
(b) Employees of a community college district governing board.
(c) Employees of any institution under the jurisdiction of the Arizona board of regents.
D. The provisions of this article that define special events for legislators apply to special events for members of the Arizona board of regents.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1233 - Prohibited acts

41-1233.
Prohibited acts
No person shall:
1. Retain or employ another person to promote or oppose legislation for compensation contingent in whole or in part on the passage or defeat of any legislation,  or the approval or veto of any legislation by the governor,  and no person shall accept employment or render service for compensation on a contingent basis.
2. Lobby the legislature for compensation within one year after the person ceases to be a member of the senate or house of representatives.
3. In any manner improperly seek to influence the vote of any member of the legislature through communication with that member's employer.
4. Lobby the public body that employed the person in a capacity having a significant procurement role as defined in section 41-741 in the procurement of materials,  services or construction within one year after the person ceases to be employed by the public body.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1233.01 - Disclosure

41-1233.01.
Disclosure
A person who is registered pursuant to this article or who is a designated lobbyist,  lobbyist for compensation,  authorized lobbyist,  designated public lobbyist or authorized public lobbyist shall disclose that fact to:
1. Any legislator the person is lobbying for the first time or on any subsequent request of a legislator.
2. Any public official or employee of a public body each time that the person is lobbying for the procurement of materials,  services or construction. The person also shall disclose the name of that person's client.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1234 - Publicly funded contract lobbyists; prohibition; definition

41-1234.
Publicly funded contract lobbyists;  prohibition;  definition
A. Notwithstanding any other law,  a state agency,  office,  department,  board or commission and any person acting on behalf of a state agency,  office,  department,  board or commission shall not:
1. Enter into a contract or other agreement with a person or entity for lobbying services.
2. Spend monies for any person or entity to lobby on behalf of that agency,  office,  department,  board or commission unless that person is a state employee.
B. This section does not apply to any state agency,  office,  department,  board or commission that is either:
1. Headed by one or more elected officials.
2. Exempt from title 41,  chapter 23 for the purposes of contracts for professional lobbyists.
C. This section does not apply to the employment relationship of a lobbyist who is a state employee directly employed by a state governmental unit for whom the employee acts as a lobbyist or lobbying is part of the employee's job description.
D. For the purposes of this section,  " state employee"  has the same meaning prescribed in section 41-1231.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1234.01 - Contributions prohibited during session; exceptions

41-1234.01.
Contributions prohibited during session;  exceptions
A. While registered under this article,  a principal,  public body,  lobbyist,  designated public lobbyist or authorized public lobbyist shall not make or promise to make a campaign contribution to or solicit or promise to solicit campaign contributions for:
1. A member of the legislature when the legislature is in regular session.
2. The governor when the legislature is in regular session or when regular session legislation is pending executive approval or veto.
B. Subsection A of this section only prohibits campaign contributions by principals,  lobbyists,  designated public lobbyists or authorized public lobbyists and the solicitation of campaign contributions by principals or lobbyists during any time that the legislature is in regular session but does not prohibit principals or lobbyists from raising monies for any other purpose during the regular session of the legislature.
C. A member of the legislature or the governor may accept a campaign contribution that is received by a member of the legislature or the governor within three calendar days after the first day of the regular session of the legislature if the campaign contribution was mailed and postmarked before the first day of the regular legislative session.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1235 - Spurious communications; classification

41-1235.
Spurious communications;  classification
Whoever shall transmit,  utter or publish to the legislature,  or to any member or members of the legislature,  or any committee,  officer or employee of either house of the legislature,  or to any state officer,  agency,  board,  commission or council any communication materially related to any matter within the jurisdiction of the legislature,  or be a party to the preparation thereof,  knowing such communication or signature thereto is false,  forged,  counterfeit or fictitious shall be guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1237 - Violation; classification

41-1237.
Violation;  classification
A. Any person who knowingly violates any of the provisions of this article and any person who knowingly files any document provided for in this article that contains any materially false statement or material omission or any person who knowingly fails to comply with any material requirement of this article is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor unless another classification is specifically prescribed in this article.
B. Any alleged violation of any provisions of this article may be investigated and prosecuted by the attorney general or by the county attorney of the county in which the alleged offense was committed.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1237.01 - Compliance orders; injunctive relief; civil penalties

41-1237.01.
Compliance orders;  injunctive relief;  civil penalties
A. If the secretary of state has reasonable cause to believe that a person is violating any provision of this article,  the secretary of state shall notify the attorney general and the attorney general may serve on the person an order requiring compliance with that provision. The order shall state with reasonable particularity the nature of the violation and shall require compliance within twenty days from the date of issuance of the order. The alleged violator has twenty days from the date of issuance of the order to request a hearing pursuant to chapter 6,  article 10 of this title.
B. If a person does not request a hearing and fails to take corrective action within the time specified in the compliance order issued pursuant to subsection A of this section or if,  after the hearing,  the person fails to take corrective action in compliance with an order issued after the hearing within the time specified in the order,  the attorney general shall issue an order assessing a civil penalty of not more than one thousand dollars. The person alleged to have violated the compliance order has thirty days from the date of issuance of the order assessing the civil penalty to request a hearing pursuant to chapter 6,  article 10 of this title.
C. Except as provided in section 41-1092.08,  subsection H,  any party aggrieved by a final order or decision of the attorney general may appeal to the superior court pursuant to title 12,  chapter 7,  article 6.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1239 - Duties of secretary of state

41-1239.
Duties of secretary of state
A. The secretary of state shall:
1. Prescribe and publish the registration and registration amendment forms and the annual and quarterly expenditure forms,  handbooks and rules necessary to carry out the provisions of this article.
2. Refer to the attorney general or county attorney for investigation any matter which the secretary of state has reason to believe constitutes a violation of any of the provisions of this article.
3. Provide for the cross-referencing of the registration required by sections 41-1232 and 41-1232.01 so that each lobbyist authorized by a principal pursuant to section 41-1232,  subsection A and each public lobbyist authorized by a public body pursuant to section 41-1232.01,  subsection A shall be identified with such principal.
4. Advise incumbents and nonincumbent candidates regarding campaign finance laws and public officer reporting and disclosure laws. At the request of the person asking for advice,  the secretary of state shall log the request and the response.
5. Compile and issue an annual report of all expenditures reported by principals,  public bodies,  lobbyists and public lobbyists. The annual report shall accurately summarize all expenditures for lobbying but shall not double report expenditures by a lobbyist that were reimbursed and reported by a principal or public body. The report shall list the name of each principal or public body along with the name of each lobbyist or public lobbyist that is listed on the principal's registration statement.
B. The secretary of state may adopt rules regarding initiative,  referendum and recall. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection apply to statewide and county initiatives,  referenda and recalls.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1251 - Joint committee on capital review; members; chairperson; meetings

41-1251.
Joint committee on capital review;  members;  chairperson;  meetings
A. The joint committee on capital review is established consisting of fourteen members,  including the chairpersons of the senate and house of representatives appropriations committees,  the majority and minority leaders of the senate and the house of representatives,  four members of the senate appropriations committee appointed by the president of the senate and four members of the house of representatives appropriations committee appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
B. The chairperson of the senate appropriations committee has a term as chairperson of the joint committee on capital review from the first day of the first regular session to the first day of the second regular session of each legislature,  and the chairperson of the house of representatives appropriations committee has a term from the first day of the second regular session to the first day of the next legislature's first regular session.
C. The joint committee on capital review shall meet as often as the members deem necessary,  and a majority of the members constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1252 - Powers and duties; staffing

41-1252.
Powers and duties;  staffing
A. The joint committee on capital review shall:
1. Develop and approve a uniform formula for computing annual building renewal funding needs and a uniform format for the collection of data for the formula pursuant to section 41-793.01.
2. Approve building systems for the purposes of computing and funding building renewal pursuant to section 41-793.01 and for preparing capital improvement plans pursuant to section 41-793.
3. Review the state capital improvement plan prepared pursuant to section 41-793 and make recommendations to the legislature concerning funding for land acquisition,  capital projects and building renewal.
4. Review the expenditure of all monies appropriated for land acquisition,  capital projects and building renewal.
B. In making its recommendations to the legislature,  the joint committee on capital review should give priority to funding fire and life safety projects.
C. Before the release of monies for construction of a new capital project that has an estimated total cost of more than two hundred fifty thousand dollars,  the joint committee on capital review shall review the scope,  purpose and estimated cost of the project. A construction contract shall not divide a new capital project into projects with an estimated cost of two hundred fifty thousand dollars or less for the purpose of evading committee review. The joint committee on capital review may review any capital project regardless of its cost.
D. The joint committee on capital review has the powers conferred by law on legislative committees.
E. In performing its duties,  the joint committee on capital review shall be staffed by the joint legislative budget committee staff.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1271 - Joint legislative budget committee; members; chairman; meetings

41-1271.
Joint legislative budget committee;  members;  chairman;  meetings
A. There is established a joint legislative budget committee which consists of sixteen members,  including the majority leaders of the senate and house of representatives,  the chairmen of the senate and house of representatives appropriations committees,  the chairman of the senate finance committee and the chairman of the house ways and means committee,  five members of the senate and five members of the house of representatives who are members of their respective appropriations committees. The president of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives shall each appoint the five members from their appropriations committee to the joint legislative budget committee.
B. The chairman of the house of representatives appropriations committee has a term as chairman of the joint legislative budget committee from the first day of the first regular session to the first day of the second regular session of each legislature,  and the chairman of the senate appropriations committee has a term from the first day of the second regular session to the first day of the next legislature's first regular session.
C. The joint legislative budget committee shall meet as often as they deem necessary,  and a majority of the members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1272 - Powers and duties; finances

41-1272.
Powers and duties;  finances
A. The joint legislative budget committee shall:
1. Ascertain facts and make recommendations to the legislature relating to the state budget,  revenues and expenditures of the state,  future fiscal needs,  the organization and functions of state agencies or their divisions and such other matters incident to the above functions as may be provided for by rules of the joint legislative budget committee.
2. Implement a system of fiscal notes to apply to those bills introduced in the legislature that have a fiscal impact. These fiscal notes shall also reflect the fiscal impact of legislation on cities,  counties and all other political subdivisions of the state.
3. Implement a system of fiscal notes for any rule as defined by section 41-1001 which has a fiscal impact.
4. Analyze the state tax structure,  tax burdens on individuals and businesses and tax incentives for existing and prospective businesses. The analyses shall include:
(a) Projection of the impact of industry specific tax incentive proposals on the state revenue base.
(b) Comparison among states of relative tax burdens on existing and prospective businesses.
(c) Determination of reliance and incidence aspects of the tax structure of this state.
5. Implement a system of fiscal analysis that applies to those bills introduced in the legislature that involve one or more proposed changes in the tax laws. Unless it is unreasonable to do so,  the fiscal analysis shall be based on assumptions that estimate the probable behavioral response of taxpayers,  businesses and other citizens and shall include within the analysis a statement identifying those assumptions.
6. Adopt rules.
B. The joint legislative budget committee may:
1. Make studies,  conduct inquiries and investigations and hold hearings.
2. Meet and conduct its business any place within the state during the sessions of the legislature or any recess of the legislature and in the period when the legislature is not in session.
3. Establish subcommittees from the membership of the legislature and assign to such subcommittee any study,  inquiry,  investigation or hearing with the right to call witnesses which the joint legislative budget committee has authority to undertake.
C. The joint legislative budget committee may obtain operational and maintenance assistance for any facility under the control of the committee without charge from the department of administration,  may obtain security assistance from the department of public safety,  may employ personnel to discharge operational,  maintenance and security functions or may contract for outside services payable from joint legislative budget committee appropriations.
D. The joint legislative budget committee shall have the powers conferred by law upon legislative committees.
E. Members of the joint legislative budget committee shall be reimbursed by their respective houses in the same manner as is provided by law for a member of the legislature who attends a duly called meeting of a standing committee.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1273 - Budget analyst; employees; duties; reports

41-1273.
Budget analyst;  employees;  duties;  reports
A. The joint legislative budget committee shall appoint a budget analyst and other clerical and technical employees that may be required.
B. The budget analyst shall serve full time as staff director and receive compensation as determined pursuant to section 38-611. The budget analyst,  as a prerequisite for appointment,  shall have demonstrated the budget analyst's competency and ability in the field of finance either in private business or public work.
C. The budget analyst may be removed from office prior to expiration of the budget analyst's term if,  voting separately,  a majority of the members of each body constituting the joint legislative budget committee votes in favor of removal.
D. The budget analyst shall prepare for distribution an analysis of the governor's budget as soon after the budget is presented to the legislature as is possible. The analysis,  among other things,  shall include recommendations of the budget analyst for revisions in expenditures.
E. In consultation with the governor's office of strategic planning and budgeting,  the budget analyst shall determine and report to the governor and the legislature an estimate of appropriations subject to the limit imposed by article IX,  section 17,  Constitution of Arizona. The report shall be published on or before February 15 of each year for the preceding fiscal year,  for the current fiscal year and for the ensuing fiscal year to reflect the budget recommendations of the joint legislative budget committee.
F. On or before December 1 of each year,  the budget analyst shall report to the committee a listing of statutorily deleted and newly created funds and funds that changed appropriated status from the prior fiscal year.
G. On or before January 31 of each year,  the budget analyst shall report to the committee the expenditures for each retirement system for the preceding fiscal year,  including the expenditures made by this state for the employer contribution for each retirement system.
H. The legislature in making its appropriation for the operation of the legislature shall allocate a portion thereof for the operation of the joint legislative budget committee.
I. On or before December 1,  2019 and once every seven years thereafter,  the budget analyst shall report to the committee the following:
1. The current amount of each surcharge and assessment that is authorized by law to be collected on every fine,  penalty and forfeiture imposed and collected by the courts for criminal offenses and every civil penalty imposed and collected for a civil traffic violation and fine,  penalty or forfeiture for a violation of the motor vehicle statutes,  for any local ordinance relating to the stopping,  standing or operation of a vehicle or for a violation of the game and fish statutes in title 17.
2. The items for which the collected surcharge or assessment monies are used.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1277 - Joint legislative budget committee; annual report; state debt and obligations; definitions

41-1277.
Joint legislative budget committee;  annual report;  state debt and obligations;  definitions
(L21,  Ch. 405,  sec. 24)
A. On or before January 31 of each year,  the joint legislative budget committee staff shall present to the appropriations committees of the senate and the house of representatives a report on state debt and obligations,  including:
1. Outstanding general obligation bonds.
2. Long-term notes and obligations.
3. Certificates of participation and other obligations pursuant to any lease-purchase agreements.
4. Revenue bonds.
5. Deferred rollover payment obligations.
B. The report shall contain,  for the next fiscal year:
1. The statewide aggregate level of outstanding principal and the principal and interest payments,  by type of debt or obligation.
2. An itemization,  by budget unit,  of the original due date of each deferred payment for deferred rollover payment obligations,  the amount of interest paid to date due to the deferral and the amount of yearly interest to be paid in the most recent and the next fiscal year due to the deferral.
3. Information on per capita state debt and obligations.
4. Information on the ten-year history of state debt and obligations based on available data.
C. The report shall be posted on the joint legislative budget committee's website,  and a copy of the report shall be provided to any member of the public who makes a request.
D. For the purposes of this section:
1. " Deferred rollover payment obligation"  means an obligation to make a payment in a fiscal year that was due in and deferred from a previous fiscal year.
2. " State debt and obligations"  means debt and obligations for which the principal or interest is paid with state funds.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1278 - Definitions

41-1278.
Definitions
In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires:
1. " Committee"  means the joint legislative audit committee.
2. " Investigation"  means an inquiry into specified acts or allegations of impropriety,  malfeasance or nonfeasance in the obligation,  expenditure,  receipt or use of public monies or into specified financial transactions or practices that may involve such impropriety,  malfeasance or nonfeasance.
3. " Performance audit"  means an audit that determines with regard to the purpose,  functions and duties of the audited agency one or more of the following:
(a) Whether the audited agency is managing or using its resources,  including public monies of this state,  personnel,  property,  equipment and space,  in an economical and efficient manner.
(b) Causes of inefficiencies or uneconomical practices,  including inadequacies in management information systems,  internal and administrative procedures,  organizational structure,  use of resources,  allocation of personnel,  purchasing policies and equipment.
(c) Whether the desired results are being achieved.
(d) Whether objectives established by the legislature or other authorizing body are being met.
4. " Special audit"  means an audit of limited scope.
5. " Special research request"  means research and analysis of issues or questions that are designated as a special research request by the committee,  but does not include a performance audit,  financial audit,  compliance audit,  procedural review,  special audit,  investigation or evaluation required by law.
6. " State agency"  means all departments,  agencies,  boards,  commissions,  institutions and instrumentalities of this state.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1279 - Joint legislative audit committee; composition; meetings; powers and duties

41-1279.
Joint legislative audit committee;  composition;  meetings;  powers and duties
A. The joint legislative audit committee is established consisting of five members of the senate who are appointed by the president of the senate,  one of whom is a member of the senate appropriations committee,  and five members of the house of representatives who are appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives,  one of whom is a member of the house of representatives appropriations committee. Selection of members shall be based on their understanding of and interest in legislative audit oversight functions. Not more than three appointees of each house shall be of the same political party. The president and the speaker shall designate one of their appointed members as chairperson of their respective delegation. The chairperson of the audit committee shall serve for the term of each legislature. The chairmanship of the audit committee shall alternate between the chairperson of the senate delegation and the chairperson of the house of representatives delegation beginning with the chairperson of the senate delegation. The president of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives shall also serve as ex officio members of the committee.
B. The committee shall meet at least quarterly and on call of the chairperson. Members of the committee are eligible for reimbursement by their respective houses in the same manner as a member of the legislature who attends a meeting of a standing committee.
C. The committee shall:
1. Oversee all audit functions of the legislature and state agencies,  including sunset,  performance,  special and financial audits,  special research requests and the preparation and introduction of legislation resulting from audit report findings.
2. Appoint an auditor general subject to approval by a concurrent resolution of the legislature and direct the auditor general to perform all sunset,  performance,  special and financial audits and investigations.
3. Have the power of legislative subpoena in accordance with article 4 of this chapter.
4. Require state agencies to comply with findings and directions of the committee regarding sunset,  performance,  special and financial audits.
5. Perform all functions required by chapter 27 of this title relating to the sunset review of state agencies.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1279.01 - Auditor general; qualifications; term; compensation

41-1279.01.
Auditor general;  qualifications;  term;  compensation
A. There shall be an auditor general who shall be appointed by the committee and approved by a concurrent resolution of the legislature. The auditor general must be a certified public accountant licensed to practice in this state and is subject to the standards and ethics of the accounting profession as regulated by the Arizona state board of accountancy.
B. The term of office for the person serving as auditor general is five years beginning on the date of the person's appointment. A person serving as auditor general is eligible for reappointment.
C. A person serving as auditor general may be removed from office at any time by a concurrent resolution of the legislature receiving the concurrence of a majority of the members of each house.
D. The auditor general shall serve full time and is eligible to receive an annual salary as determined pursuant to section 38-611.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1279.02 - Personnel; criminal history records

41-1279.02.
Personnel;  criminal history records
A. The auditor general,  with the approval of the committee,  may appoint and prescribe the duties of such additional professional,  technical,  clerical and other employees,  or contract for such services,  necessary to administer the duties of the auditor general's office. The employees shall receive compensation as determined pursuant to section 38-611 and serve at the pleasure of the auditor general.
B. The auditor general may obtain criminal history record information pursuant to section 41-1750,  subsection G from the department of public safety for the purpose of employment of personnel by the auditor general.
C. Information obtained pursuant to subsection B of this section shall not be disclosed by the auditor general except to members of the auditor general's staff pursuant to the requirements prescribed by the department of public safety and solely for the purpose of employment of personnel by the auditor general.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1279.04 - Authority to examine records; violation; classification; attorney general supervision

41-1279.04.
Authority to examine records;  violation;  classification;  attorney general supervision
A. The auditor general or the auditor general's authorized representatives,  in the performance of official duties,  shall have access to employees and the authority to examine any and all books,  accounts,  reports,  vouchers,  correspondence files and other records,  bank accounts,  criminal history record information as defined in section 41-1701 and in accordance with section 41-1750,  monies and other property of any state agency,  board,  commission,  department,  institution,  program,  advisory council or committee or political subdivision of this state,  whether created by the constitution or otherwise,  or such documents and property of a contractor relating to a contract with this state pursuant to section 35-214. Any such agency or political subdivision,  having such records under the officer's or employee's control,  shall allow access to and examination of the records on the request of the auditor general or the auditor general's authorized representative.
B. For the purpose of complying with section 41-1279.03,  subsection A,  paragraphs 4 and 9,  the auditor general or the auditor general's authorized representative,  in the performance of official duties,  may attend executive sessions of the governing body of any state agency or school district in this state.
C. For the purpose of auditing the department of revenue,  the auditor general and the auditor general's authorized representatives have access to state tax returns,  except that a report of the auditor general shall not violate the confidentiality of state tax laws.
D. For the purpose of complying with subsection A of this section,  all officers of any state agency,  board,  commission,  department,  institution,  program,  advisory council or committee or political subdivision of this state shall provide reasonable space for auditor general staff and make records available,  in the form and at the time prescribed.
E. Any officer or person who knowingly fails or refuses to allow access and examination pursuant to this section or knowingly obstructs or misleads the auditor general in the execution of the auditor general's duties is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.
F. The attorney general shall supervise the prosecution of all offenders under this section.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1279.05 - Confidential records of auditor general; exemptions; divulgence of restricted information; violation; classification

41-1279.05.
Confidential records of auditor general;  exemptions;  divulgence of restricted information;  violation;  classification
A. Working papers and other audit files maintained by the auditor general are not public records and are exempt from title 39,  chapter 1. The information contained in such working papers and audit files prepared pursuant to a specific audit is not subject to disclosure,  except to the attorney general and to any county attorney in connection with an investigation made or action taken in the course of their official duties.
B. If the committee approves a special research request,  on request for disclosure by the president of the senate or the speaker of the house of representatives,  the auditor general shall disclose information contained in the special research request working papers and audit files to the president of the senate or the president's designee,  the speaker of the house of representatives or the speaker's designee and the chairman of the joint legislative audit committee for the purpose of overseeing the special research request. Information contained in the special research request working papers and audit files is not a public record,  is exempt from title 39,  chapter 1 and is not subject to disclosure except as provided in this section. A person shall not further disclose the information that is obtained from the auditor general.
C. If the auditor general,  any member of the auditor general's staff,  any other employee or any person who has obtained information pursuant to subsection B knowingly divulges or makes known in any manner not permitted by law any particulars of any record,  document,  or information the disclosure of which is restricted by law,  the person is guilty of a class 5 felony.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1279.06 - Audit services revolving fund; use; exemption from lapsing

41-1279.06.
Audit services revolving fund;  use;  exemption from lapsing
A. The audit services revolving fund is established. The auditor general shall administer the fund. The fund consists of any monies received by the auditor general from:
1. State budget units for audits of federal funds required under federal law and federal rules and regulations.
2. State budget units and counties,  community college districts and school districts for which the auditor general performs special audits,  financial statement audits or audits of federal funds received under federal laws,  rules and regulations or provides accounting services.
3. Counties where the auditor general conducts a performance audit of the transportation excise tax as prescribed by section 41-1279.03.
4. Any other source authorized by law.
B. The auditor general shall use the fund monies for the purpose of conducting audits required under federal law,  special audits or financial statement audits or accounting services requested by state budget units and counties,  community college districts and school districts or to pay for certified public accountants to conduct such audits or provide such services.
C. Monies in the audit services revolving fund are exempt from the provisions of section 35-190,  relating to lapsing of appropriations.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1281 - Definitions

41-1281.
Definitions
In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires:
1. " Bribe"  means any money,  goods,  right in action,  property,  thing of value or advantage,  present or prospective,  asked,  offered,  given,  accepted or promised with a corrupt intent to influence,  unlawfully,  the person to whom it is given in his action,  vote or opinion,  in any official capacity.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1292 - Joint legislative oversight committee on the department of child safety

41-1292.
Joint legislative oversight committee on the department of child safety
A. The joint legislative oversight committee on the department of child safety is established consisting of the following members:
1. The chairperson of the senate committee that addresses child safety issues.
2. The chairperson of the house of representatives committee that addresses child safety issues.
3. Two members of the senate who are appointed by the president of the senate and who are members of different political parties.
4. Two members of the house of representatives who are appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives and who are members of different political parties.
B. The chairperson of the senate committee that addresses child safety issues and the chairperson of the house of representatives committee that addresses child safety issues shall serve as cochairpersons.
C. The committee shall meet at least biannually,  and a majority of the members constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.
D. The committee shall review:
1. The department's implementation of policy and procedures and program effectiveness.
2. All reports on program outcomes released by the department to the legislature for trends and areas for statutory improvement and audits issued by the office of the auditor general related to the department.
3. Policies and procedures relating to guardianships and dependency proceedings.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1301 - Legislative council; members; terms; meetings

41-1301.
Legislative council;  members;  terms;  meetings
A. There is established a legislative council which consists of the president of the senate and six members of the senate appointed by the president,  and the speaker of the house of representatives and six members of the house of representatives appointed by the speaker,  who serve for terms of two years terminating upon the convening of the regular session of the legislature each odd numbered year. The term of a member terminates immediately upon his ceasing to be a member of the legislature,  but a member appointed to fill a vacancy caused otherwise than by expiration of term shall be appointed by the president of the senate or the speaker of the house of representatives,  as the case may be,  from the same body of the legislature from which his predecessor was appointed. The president of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives shall cooperate in the selection of members to serve on the legislative council to the end that,  insofar as possible,  each geographical area of the state has representation on the council.
B. The speaker of the house of representatives shall chair the council in even numbered years,  and the president of the senate shall chair the council in odd numbered years. The council shall meet and organize by electing from among its membership additional officers as are deemed necessary or advisable. The council shall meet as often as the members deem necessary,  and a majority of the members constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1303 - Minutes; reports

41-1303.
Minutes;  reports
A. The council shall keep complete minutes of its meetings which shall be filed with the secretary of the senate and the chief clerk of the house of representatives.
B. The council shall prepare an annual report to be submitted to each regular session of the legislature containing such recommendations and other material as the council deems advisable. The council may,  from time to time,  make special reports for presentation to the legislature.