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2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1080.01 - Licensing fees; waiver; annual report; definitions

41-1080.01.
Licensing fees;  waiver;  annual report;  definitions
A. Except for an individual who applies for a license pursuant to title 36,  chapter 4,  article 10 or chapter 28.1,  an agency shall waive any fee charged for an initial license for any of the following individuals if the individual is applying for that specific license in this state for the first time:
1. Any individual applicant whose family income does not exceed two hundred percent of the federal poverty guidelines.
2. Any active duty military service member's spouse.
3. Any honorably discharged veteran who has been discharged not more than two years before application.
B. On or before March 1 of each year,  the department of administration shall report to the president of the senate,  the speaker of the house of representatives,  the joint legislative budget committee and the governor's office of strategic planning and budgeting the total number of waived licensing fees by each agency. The report shall specify for which purpose the fee was waived pursuant to this section.
C. For the purposes of this section,  " agency"  and " license"  have the same meanings prescribed in section 41-1080.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1082 - Existing delegation agreements

41-1082.
Existing delegation agreements
A. By January 1,  1995,  each state agency shall compile and make public a list of all delegation agreements that it has entered into with political subdivisions and a list of all subdelegation agreements to the delegation agreements. Upon request and for a reasonable cost,  a person may obtain a copy of any delegation agreement on the list.
B. By January 1,  1996,  each state agency shall amend,  if necessary,  any delegation agreement entered into prior to the effective date of this article to conform with criteria set forth in section 41-1081,  subsection A.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1083 - No presumption of funding authority

41-1083.
No presumption of funding authority
No political subdivision may assess any fee,  tax or other assessment in the exercise of its delegated authorities pursuant to any delegation agreement unless the delegation agreement specifically authorizes the fee,  tax or other assessment or the political subdivision is otherwise authorized by law to impose the fee,  tax or other assessment.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1091 - Substantive policy statements; directory

41-1091.
Substantive policy statements;  directory
A. An agency shall file substantive policy statements pursuant to section 41-1013,  subsection B.
B. An agency shall ensure that the first page of each substantive policy statement includes the following notice:
This substantive policy statement is advisory only. A substantive policy statement does not include internal procedural documents that only affect the internal procedures of the agency and does not impose additional requirements or penalties on regulated parties or include confidential information or rules made in accordance with the Arizona administrative procedure act. If you believe that this substantive policy statement does impose additional requirements or penalties on regulated parties you may petition the agency under section 41-1033,  Arizona Revised Statutes,  for a review of the statement.
C. The agency shall publish at least annually a directory summarizing the subject matter of all currently applicable rules and substantive policy statements. The agency shall keep copies of this directory and all of its substantive policy statements at one location. The directory,  rules and substantive policy statements and any materials incorporated by reference in the rules or substantive policy statements shall be open to public inspection at the office of the agency director.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1091.01 - Posting substantive policy statement and rules

41-1091.01.
Posting substantive policy statement and rules
An agency shall post on the agency's website:
1. The full text of each rule currently in use or the website address and location of the full text of each rule currently in use.
2. Each substantive policy statement currently in use,  including its full text,  if practicable.
3. The notice required by section 41-1091,  subsection B.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1092.03 - Notice of appealable agency action or contested case; hearing; informal settlement conference; applicability

41-1092.03.
Notice of appealable agency action or contested case;  hearing;  informal settlement conference;  applicability
A. Except as provided in subsection D of this section,  an agency shall serve notice of an appealable agency action or contested case pursuant to section 41-1092.04. The notice shall:
1. Identify the statute or rule that is alleged to have been violated or on which the action is based.
2. Identify with reasonable particularity the nature of any alleged violation,  including,  if applicable,  the conduct or activity constituting the violation.
3. Include a description of the party's right to request a hearing on the appealable agency action or contested case.
4. Include a description of the party's right to request an informal settlement conference pursuant to section 41-1092.06.
B. A party may obtain a hearing on an appealable agency action or contested case by filing a notice of appeal or request for a hearing with the agency within thirty days after receiving the notice prescribed in subsection A of this section. The notice of appeal or request for a hearing may be filed by a party whose legal rights,  duties or privileges were determined by the appealable agency action or contested case. A notice of appeal or request for a hearing also may be filed by a party who will be adversely affected by the appealable agency action or contested case and who exercised any right provided by law to comment on the action being appealed or contested,  provided that the grounds for the notice of appeal or request for a hearing are limited to issues raised in that party's comments. The notice of appeal or request for a hearing shall identify the party,  the party's address,  the agency and the action being appealed or contested and shall contain at least the following:
1. A concise statement of the reasons for the appeal or request for a hearing.
2. Detailed and complete information regarding all questions of law,  if applicable,  that are the basis for the appeal.
3. All relevant supporting documentation.
4. How the party is an adversely affected party,  if applicable.
C. The agency shall notify the office of the appeal or request for a hearing and the office shall schedule an appeal or contested case hearing pursuant to section 41-1092.05,  except as provided in section 41-1092.01,  subsection F.
D. If good cause is shown an agency head may accept an appeal or request for a hearing that is not filed in a timely manner.
E. This section does not apply to a contested case if the agency:
1. Initiates the contested case hearing pursuant to law other than this chapter and not in response to a request by another party.
2. Is not required by law,  other than this chapter,  to provide an opportunity for an administrative hearing before taking action that determines the legal rights,  duties or privileges of an applicant for a license.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1092.04 - Service of documents

41-1092.04.
Service of documents
Unless otherwise provided in this article,  every notice or decision under this article shall be served by personal delivery or certified mail,  return receipt requested,  or by any other method reasonably calculated to effect actual notice on the agency and every other party to the action to the party's last address of record with the agency. Each party shall inform the agency and the office of any change of address within five days of the change.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1092.05 - Scheduling of hearings; prehearing conferences

41-1092.05.
Scheduling of hearings;  prehearing conferences
A. Except as provided in subsections B and C,  hearings for:
1. Appealable agency actions shall be held within sixty days after the notice of appeal is filed.
2. Contested cases shall be held within sixty days after the agency's request for a hearing.
B. Hearings for appealable agency actions of or contested cases with self-supporting regulatory boards that meet quarterly or less frequently shall be held at the next meeting of the board after the board receives the written decision of an administrative law judge or the issuance of the notice of hearing,  except that:
1. If the decision of the administrative law judge is received or the notice of hearing is issued within thirty days before the board meets,  the hearing shall be held at the following meeting of the board.
2. If good cause is shown,  the hearing may be held at a later meeting of the board.
C. The date scheduled for the hearing may be advanced or delayed on the agreement of the parties or on a showing of good cause.
D. The agency shall prepare and serve a notice of hearing on all parties to the appeal or contested case at least thirty days before the hearing. The notice shall include:
1. A statement of the time,  place and nature of the hearing.
2. A statement of the legal authority and jurisdiction under which the hearing is to be held.
3. A reference to the particular sections of the statutes and rules involved.
4. A short and plain statement of the matters asserted. If the agency or other party is unable to state the matters in detail at the time the notice is served,  the initial notice may be limited to a statement of the issues involved. After the initial notice and on application,  a more definite and detailed statement shall be furnished.
E. Notwithstanding subsection D,  a hearing shall be expedited as provided by law or upon a showing of extraordinary circumstances or the possibility of irreparable harm if the parties to the appeal or contested case have actual notice of the hearing date. Any party to the appeal or contested case may file a motion with the director asserting the party's right to an expedited hearing. The right to an expedited hearing shall be listed on any abatement order. The Arizona health care cost containment system administration may file a motion with every member grievance and eligibility appeal that cites federal law and that requests that a hearing be set within thirty days after the motion is filed.
F. Prehearing conferences may be held to:
1. Clarify or limit procedural,  legal or factual issues.
2. Consider amendments to any pleadings.
3. Identify and exchange lists of witnesses and exhibits intended to be introduced at the hearing.
4. Obtain stipulations or rulings regarding testimony,  exhibits,  facts or law.
5. Schedule deadlines,  hearing dates and locations if not previously set.
6. Allow the parties opportunity to discuss settlement.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1092.06 - Appeals of agency actions and contested cases; informal settlement conferences; applicability

41-1092.06.
Appeals of agency actions and contested cases;  informal settlement conferences;  applicability
A. If requested by the appellant of an appealable agency action or the respondent in a contested case,  the agency shall hold an informal settlement conference within fifteen days after receiving the request. A request for an informal settlement conference shall be in writing and shall be filed with the agency no later than twenty days before the hearing. If an informal settlement conference is requested,  the agency shall notify the office of the request and the outcome of the conference,  except as provided in section 41-1092.01,  subsection F. The request for an informal settlement conference does not toll the sixty day period in which the administrative hearing is to be held pursuant to section 41-1092.05.
B. If an informal settlement conference is held,  a person with the authority to act on behalf of the agency must represent the agency at the conference. The agency representative shall notify the appellant in writing that statements,  either written or oral,  made by the appellant at the conference,  including a written document,  created or expressed solely for the purpose of settlement negotiations are inadmissible in any subsequent administrative hearing. The parties participating in the settlement conference shall waive their right to object to the participation of the agency representative in the final administrative decision.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1092.09 - Rehearing or review

41-1092.09.
Rehearing or review
A. Except as provided in subsection B of this section:
1. A party may file a motion for rehearing or review within thirty days after service of the final administrative decision.
2. The opposing party may file a response to the motion for rehearing within fifteen days after the date the motion for rehearing is filed.
3. After a hearing has been held and a final administrative decision has been entered pursuant to section 41-1092.08,  a party is not required to file a motion for rehearing or review of the decision in order to exhaust the party's administrative remedies.
B. A party to an appealable agency action of or contested case with a self-supporting regulatory board shall exhaust the party's administrative remedies by filing a motion for rehearing or review within thirty days after the service of the administrative decision that is subject to rehearing or review in order to be eligible for judicial review pursuant to title 12,  chapter 7,  article 6. The board shall notify the parties in the administrative decision that is subject to rehearing or review that a failure to file a motion for rehearing or review within thirty days after service of the decision has the effect of prohibiting the parties from seeking judicial review of the board's decision.
C. Service is complete on personal service or five days after the date that the final administrative decision is mailed to the party's last known address.
D. Except as provided in this subsection,  the agency head,  executive director,  board or commission shall rule on the motion within fifteen days after the response to the motion is filed or,  if a response is not filed,  within five days of the expiration of the response period. A self-supporting regulatory board shall rule on the motion within fifteen days after the response to the motion is filed or at the board's next meeting after the motion is received,  whichever is later.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1092.10 - Compulsory testimony; privilege against self-incrimination

41-1092.10.
Compulsory testimony;  privilege against self-incrimination
A. A person may not refuse to attend and testify or produce evidence sought by an agency in an action,  proceeding or investigation instituted by or before the agency on the ground that the testimony or evidence,  documentary or otherwise,  required of the person may tend to incriminate the person or subject the person to a penalty or forfeiture unless it constitutes the compelled testimony or the private papers of the person that would be privileged evidence either pursuant to the fifth amendment of the Constitution of the United States or article II,  section 10,  Constitution of Arizona,  and the person claims the privilege before the production of the testimony or papers.
B. If a person asserts the privilege against self-incrimination and the agency seeks to compel production of the testimony or documents sought,  the office or agency as provided in section 41-1092.01,  subsection F may issue,  with the prior written approval of the attorney general,  a written order compelling the testimony or production of documents in proceedings and investigations before the office or agency as provided in section 41-1092.01,  subsection F or apply to the appropriate court for such an order in other actions or proceedings.
C. Evidence produced pursuant to subsection B of this section is not admissible in evidence or usable in any manner in a criminal prosecution,  except for perjury,  false swearing,  tampering with physical evidence or any other offense committed in connection with the appearance made pursuant to this section against the person testifying or the person producing the person's private papers.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1092.11 - Licenses; renewal; revocation; suspension; annulment; withdrawal

41-1092.11.
Licenses;  renewal;  revocation;  suspension;  annulment;  withdrawal
A. If a licensee makes timely and sufficient application for the renewal of a license or a new license with reference to any activity of a continuing nature,  the existing license does not expire until the application has been finally determined by the agency,  and,  in case the application is denied or the terms of the new license limited,  until the last day for seeking review of the agency order or a later date fixed by order of the reviewing court.
B. Revocation,  suspension,  annulment or withdrawal of any license is not lawful unless,  before the action,  the agency provides the licensee with notice and an opportunity for a hearing in accordance with this article. If the agency finds that the public health,  safety or welfare imperatively requires emergency action,  and incorporates a finding to that effect in its order,  the agency may order summary suspension of a license pending proceedings for revocation or other action. These proceedings shall be promptly instituted and determined.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1093 - Definitions

41-1093.
Definitions
In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires:
1. " Health,  safety or welfare" :
(a) Means the protection of members of the public against harm,  fraud or loss,  including the preservation of public security,  order or health.
(b) Does not include the protection of existing businesses or agencies,  whether publicly or privately owned,  against competition.
2. " Individual"  means a natural person.
3. " Occupational regulation" :
(a) Means a rule,  regulation,  practice or policy that allows an individual to use an occupational title or work in a lawful occupation,  trade or profession or a cease and desist demand or other regulatory requirement that prevents an individual from using an occupational title or working in a lawful occupation,  trade or profession.
(b) Does not include:
(i) A business license,  facility license,  building permit or zoning and land use regulation.
(ii) Any rule or regulation relating to an institution or individual that is subject to title 36,  chapter 4,  article 10 or chapter 20.
(iii) Any license or regulation that is required by federal law.
(iv) Any rule or regulation adopted by an agency that is authorized by statute and has been approved by the council pursuant to section 41-1052.
(v) Any rule or regulation relating to emergency medical and transportation services that originated with a public access system or medical transportation requested by a medical authority or by the patient for which a certificate of necessity is required under section 36-2233.
(vi) Any rule relating to the licensing of a securities dealer,  securities salesman,  investment adviser or investment adviser representative.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1093.02 - Administrative proceedings

41-1093.02.
Administrative proceedings
A. Any individual harmed by an occupational regulation may petition an agency to repeal or modify any occupational regulation within the agency's jurisdiction.
B. Within ninety days after a petition is filed,  the agency shall repeal the occupational regulation,  modify the occupational regulation to comply with section 41-1093.01,  recommend legislative action,  if required,  to repeal or amend the occupational regulation to comply with section 41-1093.01 or state the basis on which the agency concludes that the occupational regulation complies with section 41-1093.01.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1093.03 - Enforcement; fees and costs

41-1093.03.
Enforcement;  fees and costs
A. Whether or not a petition is filed pursuant to section 41-1093.02,  any individual may file an action in a court of general jurisdiction to challenge an occupational regulation.
B. To prevail in an action challenging the occupational regulation,  the court must find by a preponderance of the evidence that the challenged occupational regulation on its face or in its effect burdens the entry into or participation in an occupation,  trade or profession and that this state has failed to prove by a preponderance of the evidence that the challenged occupational regulation is demonstrated to be necessary to specifically fulfill a public health,  safety or welfare concern.
C. If the court finds for the plaintiff,  the court shall enjoin further enforcement of the challenged occupational regulation and shall award reasonable attorney fees and costs to the plaintiff.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1093.05 - License applicants; notice

41-1093.05.
License applicants;  notice
An agency shall prominently post the following on the agency's website and print on a license application,  a communication denying a license,  a cease and desist order or any other communication in which the agency asserts that a person is required to obtain a license:
Notice:
Pursuant to section 41-1093.01,  Arizona Revised Statutes,  an agency shall limit all occupational regulations to regulations that are demonstrated to be necessary to specifically fulfill a public health,  safety or welfare concern. Pursuant to sections 41-1093.02 and 41-1093.03,  Arizona Revised Statutes,  you have the right to petition this agency to repeal or modify the occupational regulation or bring an action in a court of general jurisdiction to challenge the occupational regulation and to ensure compliance with section 41-1093.01,  Arizona Revised Statutes.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1093.06 - Occupational licenses; drug offense conviction; eligibility; exceptions; definition

41-1093.06.
Occupational licenses;  drug offense conviction;  eligibility;  exceptions;  definition
A. Notwithstanding any other law,  an agency may not deny to an otherwise qualified applicant who has been convicted of an offense that involves a violation of title 13,  chapter 34 or 34.1 or an offense committed in another jurisdiction that has the same elements as an offense listed in title 13,  chapter 34 or 34.1 either of the following:
1. The regular occupational license for which the applicant applied.
2. A provisional occupational license.
B. This section does not apply to the following:
1. The state board of education for the purposes of certification of persons pursuant to section 15-501.01.
2. A health profession regulatory board as defined in section 32-3201.
3. The department of health services for the purposes of title 36,  chapter 28.1.
4. A law enforcement agency and the Arizona peace officer standards and training board.
C. For the purposes of this section,  " occupational license"  means any agency permit,  certificate,  approval,  registration or charter or any similar form of permission that allows an individual to use an occupational title or work in a lawful occupation,  trade or profession.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1097 - Definitions

41-1097.
Definitions
A. The definitions in section 41-1001 apply to this chapter.
B. In this chapter,  unless the context otherwise requires:
1. " Notice of exempt rulemaking"  means a notice of:
(a) An exemption pursuant to section 41-1005,  except those exemptions that require notice and an opportunity for public comment.
(b) An exemption pursuant to section 41-1057.
(c) A rule adopted pursuant to an exemption,  as provided exclusively to an agency in statute or session law,  from all requirements of the act.
2. " Published"  means a rulemaking that has been printed and distributed by an agency or posted on an agency's website or filed by an agency and published in the register or a combination of any of these requirements as provided in statute or session law.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1097.01 - Filing and publication of exempt rules

41-1097.01.
Filing and publication of exempt rules
A. The secretary of state shall prescribe a uniform numbering system and have reasonable discretion to determine the form and style for exempt rules filed with and published by the secretary of state's office. The secretary of state shall refuse to accept a notice of exempt rulemaking if the notice or filing does not comply with the secretary of state's prescribed filing requirements,  numbering system,  form and style.
B. If an agency files a notice of exempt rulemaking,  the secretary of state shall publish the notice in the register pursuant to the exemption requirements prescribed in statute or session law.
C. All exempt rules shall be codified and published in the code only as prescribed in statute or session law.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1101 - Time of assembly; organization; oaths

41-1101.
Time of assembly;  organization;  oaths
A. The legislature shall assemble at the seat of government at twelve o'clock noon on the second Monday of January each year.
B. At the hour of assemblage of the first regular session next after the general election the member of the senate holding seniority in age shall take the chair,  call the senate to order,  appoint a temporary secretary,  and direct the secretary to call the list of senators from the several counties,  who shall present their certificates of election and take the oath of office. The senate may thereupon,  if a quorum is present,  proceed to elect its officers. The house of representatives shall likewise proceed with its organization. The oath taken by the members shall be entered upon the journals of the respective houses.
C. The presiding officer of each house may administer the oath of office to members,  officers and employees of the respective houses.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1102 - Officers and employees; appointment

41-1102.
Officers and employees;  appointment
A. The officers and employees of the senate shall consist of a president,  a secretary and such other employees as the senate directs.
B. The officers and employees of the house of representatives shall be a speaker,  a chief clerk and such other employees as the house directs.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1103 - Compensation; reimbursement of expenditures

41-1103.
Compensation;  reimbursement of expenditures
A. Members of the legislature are each entitled to receive an annual salary established pursuant to the provisions of section 41-1904.
B. In addition to the salary provided in subsection A of this section,  each member of the legislature shall also be reimbursed for travel and subsistence expenses incurred in attendance upon regular sessions or special sessions and for acting in a legislative matter,  other than in a regular or special session,  upon prior approval of the presiding officer of either house of the legislature at such rate and in such manner as may be prescribed by law.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1104 - Travel reimbursement and subsistence for members of legislature; claim required

41-1104.
Travel reimbursement and subsistence for members of legislature;  claim required
A. Notwithstanding section 38-624,  each member of the legislature shall be reimbursed for travel at the federal mileage reimbursement rate as determined annually by the United States general services administration,  and such reimbursement shall include travel from the temporary or permanent residence of the member to the state capitol.
B. Each member of the legislature shall be paid for each day of subsistence during a regular or special session and for each day of subsistence when the member acts on a legislative matter,  other than in a regular or special session,  on the prior approval of the presiding officer of the house of which that member is a member in an amount as follows:
1. For a member whose permanent residence is within Maricopa county,  $35.
2. For a member whose permanent residence is outside Maricopa county,  one hundred percent of the average of the six highest months of the annual federal per diem rate for Maricopa county,  including lodging,  as determined by the United States general services administration. The director of the department of administration shall determine this amount annually.
C. Subsistence allowed to each member of the legislature during the regular session as provided in subsection B of this section shall be limited to the first one hundred twenty days of a regular session. After the first one hundred twenty days of a regular session,  each member of the legislature whose permanent residence is within Maricopa county shall be paid the sum of $10 for subsistence for each day of the regular session beyond the first one hundred twenty days. Each member whose permanent residence is outside of Maricopa county shall receive fifty percent of the amount determined annually by the director of the department of administration pursuant to subsection B of this section for each day beyond the first one hundred twenty days of a regular session as subsistence.
D. Each member of the legislature may elect to opt out of receiving subsistence payments prescribed by subsections B and C of this section.
E. Each member of the legislature,  for authorized travel out of state,  shall receive travel and subsistence expenses as prescribed by law for state officers.
F. For payment of travel expenses and subsistence,  as prescribed by the terms of this section,  each member of the legislature shall submit a claim for travel expenses and subsistence that is countersigned by the presiding officer of the respective body.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1105 - Monies for promotion of state interests and public service; procedures; uses

41-1105.
Monies for promotion of state interests and public service;  procedures;  uses
A. The governor or either presiding officer of the legislature may accept and expend public or private gifts,  grants,  donations or monies for the purpose of promoting the interests of the state or to promote and encourage citizen public service to the state.
B. All monies received pursuant to subsection A of this section shall be deposited,  pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147,  and held and retained in separate state promotional fund accounts according to the specified source and purpose of the fund. Public and private monies shall not be commingled in any fund account.
C. The department of administration shall issue warrants for disbursements from any account established pursuant to this section on receipt of vouchers properly establishing the nature of the disbursement and on the signature of the person authorized to approve expenditures from the fund pursuant to section 35-149,  subsection A,  paragraph 4. The department of administration shall issue the warrants for disbursements from any account established pursuant to this section containing private monies without regard to any other restrictions or limits placed on expenditures of public monies by any other provision of law.
D. The person authorized pursuant to section 35-149,  subsection A,  paragraph 4 shall approve expenditures from accounts established pursuant to this section only to the extent that the expenditures are consistent with any terms and conditions under which the monies were received and for a purpose authorized by subsection A of this section.
E. Annually before January 1,  the person authorized pursuant to section 35-149,  subsection A,  paragraph 4 shall prepare a written report to the governor and the legislature that includes a detailed listing naming the contributors to the accounts established pursuant to this section and a detailed listing of expenditures from the accounts established by this section. The report shall be considered a public record.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1106 - Records; debate and testimony; definition

41-1106.
Records;  debate and testimony;  definition
Each house of the legislature shall keep,  for a period of three years,  an audiotape or verbatim transcription or other similar accurate record of debate and testimony occurring in committee and on the chamber floor. For purposes of this section " committee"  includes standing committees,  subcommittees,  conference committees,  interim committees and committees that are established by law or by either presiding officer.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1132 - Interim committee meetings; attendance at conferences; report

41-1132.
Interim committee meetings;  attendance at conferences;  report
A. The president of the senate or speaker of the house of representatives may at any time when the legislature is not in session call a meeting of any standing legislative committee appointed according to law or rules of the house of which he is the presiding officer. The call shall state the time and place of meeting and the subject matter to be considered.
B. The presiding officer of either house may authorize any member of a standing committee of the house over which he presides to attend a conference or convention,  either in the state or without the state,  when such attendance,  in the opinion of the presiding officer,  will promote the best interests of the state.
C. Not less than ten days after convening the next session of the legislature following such a committee meeting,  conference or convention,  the chairman shall submit a written report of the committee's findings to the presiding officer of the house it represents.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1151 - Issuance and service of legislative subpoena

41-1151.
Issuance and service of legislative subpoena
A subpoena may be issued by the presiding officer of either house or the chairman of any committee before whom the attendance of a witness is desired. The subpoena is sufficient if it states whether the proceeding is before the senate,  house of representatives or a committee,  is addressed to the witness,  requires the attendance of the witness at a certain time and place,  and is signed by either presiding officer or a committee chairman. The subpoena may be served and returned in like manner as civil process.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1152 - Immunity of witnesses

41-1152.
Immunity of witnesses
Testimony or evidence produced pursuant to this article may not be admitted in evidence or used in any manner in any criminal prosecution against a natural person sworn and examined before either house of the legislature or any committee of either house,  except for perjury,  false swearing,  tampering with physical evidence or any other offense committed in connection with an appearance required by section 41-1151 if it constitutes either the compelled testimony or the private papers of such person which would be privileged evidence pursuant to the fifth amendment of the Constitution of the United States or article II,  section 10 of the Constitution of Arizona and such person claimed the privilege against self-incrimination and a majority of the committee,  after consultation with the attorney general,  votes to order such person to testify or produce such papers.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1153 - Disobedience of subpoena as legislative contempt

41-1153.
Disobedience of subpoena as legislative contempt
A. If a witness neglects or refuses to obey a legislative subpoena,  or,  appearing,  neglects or refuses to testify,  the senate or the house may,  by resolution entered in the journal,  commit him for contempt.
B. A witness neglecting or refusing to attend in obedience to a subpoena may be arrested by the sergeant-at-arms and brought before the senate or house upon authority of a copy of the resolution signed by the president or speaker,  and countersigned by the secretary or chief clerk.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1154 - Disobedience of legislative subpoena or refusal to give testimony or produce papers; classification

41-1154.
Disobedience of legislative subpoena or refusal to give testimony or produce papers;  classification
A person who,  being subpoenaed to attend as a witness before either house of the legislature or any committee thereof,  knowingly fails or refuses without lawful excuse to attend pursuant to such subpoena,  or being present knowingly refuses to be sworn or to answer any material or proper question,  or to produce,  upon reasonable notice,  any material and relevant books,  papers or documents in his possession or under his control,  is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1155 - Offenses punishable by legislature; limitation on imprisonment

41-1155.
Offenses punishable by legislature;  limitation on imprisonment
A. Each house of the legislature may punish as a contempt,  and by imprisonment,  a breach of its privileges,  or the privileges of its members,  but only for one or more of the following offenses:
1. Arresting a member or officer of the house,  or procuring such member or officer to be arrested,  in violation of his privilege from arrest.
2. Disorderly conduct in immediate view of the house,  and directly tending to interrupt its proceedings.
3. Refusing to attend,  or to be examined as a witness,  either before the house or a committee,  or before any person authorized by the house or by a committee to take testimony in legislative proceedings.
4. Giving or offering a bribe to a member,  or attempting by menace,  or other corrupt means or device,  directly or indirectly,  to control or influence a member in giving or preventing his vote.
B. No term of imprisonment shall extend beyond final adjournment of the session.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1171 - Legislative printing

41-1171.
Legislative printing
A. The speaker of the house of representatives and the president of the senate may at any time jointly or separately contract for the purchase of legislative printing services as is deemed appropriate under conditions and requirements prescribed by the speaker and president.
B. The speaker of the house of representatives and president of the senate may jointly or separately prescribe the standards of quality,  technical specifications,  delivery arrangements and financial arrangements applicable to a contract for the purchase of legislative printing services.
C. The chief clerk of the house of representatives and the secretary of the senate shall maintain a copy of any current contract for legislative printing services applicable to the respective legislative body for public inspection during usual office hours.
D. If the speaker of the house of representatives and the president of the senate contract separately for the purchase of legislative printing services pursuant to this section,  the speaker and president shall agree upon a uniform format applicable to both houses for the style of bills,  resolutions and memorials of the legislature.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1176.01 - Sale of publications by legislature and legislative council

41-1176.01.
Sale of publications by legislature and legislative council
A. Copies of reports or any other publications not including legislative bills produced by the senate,  the house of representatives or the legislative council may be sold to the public by the legislative body or agency by which they are produced.
B. Copies sold pursuant to this section shall be sold at a price sufficient to cover the cost of printing and binding such report or publication. All monies derived from the sale of such copies are appropriated and shall be credited to the appropriation account of the legislative body or agency by which they were received.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1177 - Distribution of statutes and session laws to legislators

41-1177.
Distribution of statutes and session laws to legislators
A. On request,  the legislature shall provide to any member one copy of the session laws and one set of the statutes and shall provide supplements of the statutes to the member during each year the member remains in office.
B. The legislature may provide for use by any employee authorized by the president of the senate or speaker of the house of representatives one copy of the session laws and one set of the statutes and supplements of the statutes.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1177.01 - Preparation of legislative journals; costs

41-1177.01.
Preparation of legislative journals;  costs
A. Each house of the legislature shall prepare copies of its own legislative journal for each legislative session and superintend the printing of such journals. Proof sheets of such printing shall be compared to the originals and corrected prior to printing.
B. Each house shall bear the costs of printing its own journal.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1177.03 - Distribution and sale of legislative journals and session laws

41-1177.03.
Distribution and sale of legislative journals and session laws
A. The legislature shall supply to the director of the Arizona state library,  archives and public records for the purpose of exchange with other states,  territories,  the United States and foreign countries the number of copies of the session laws and journals of the legislature as required pursuant to section 41-151.05.
B. The legislature shall sell printed copies of the session laws and journals to the public at a price equal to the cost of publishing and distributing each copy.
C. The senate shall provide to any member of the senate,  at the member's request,  a senate journal.
D. The house of representatives shall provide to any member of the house of representatives,  at the member's request,  a house journal.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1178 - Reports; audits; submission

41-1178.
Reports;  audits;  submission
A. If a statute or law requires an agency as defined in section 41-2952 or a person to submit a report,  an audit or the report of a consultant that contracted with an agency to the legislature,  the agency or person shall submit a copy of the report or audit to:
1. The president of the senate.
2. The speaker of the house of representatives.
3. The joint legislative audit committee.
B. The agency or person that submits a report,  an audit or the report of a consultant that contracted with an agency to the legislature shall notify each legislator of the submission and that a copy of the report or audit shall be provided to the legislator on request.
C. Unless an exception to this subsection is specifically authorized by the director of the department of administration,  all reports mandated by statute or law shall be printed in monochromatic ink.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1181 - Endorsement and approval of bills

41-1181.
Endorsement and approval of bills
A. Every bill shall,  as soon as delivered to the governor,  be endorsed as follows:
" This bill was received by the governor this _____ day of _______."
B. The endorsement shall be signed by the secretary to the governor. When the governor approves a bill he shall sign his name thereto,  with the date of approval.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1182 - Effect of failure of governor to approve or veto bill within certain time; certification of bill as law

41-1182.
Effect of failure of governor to approve or veto bill within certain time;  certification of bill as law
If a bill has remained with the governor five days while the legislature is in session,  or ten days after adjournment of the legislature,  without approval or veto,  the governor shall deliver the bill to the secretary of state,  who shall certify thereon,  if the legislature is in session as follows:
" This bill having remained with the governor five days,  Sundays excluded,  and the legislature being in session,  it has become a law this _________ day of ________,  19___."
If the legislature has adjourned the secretary of state shall certify thereon as follows:
" This bill having remained with the governor ten days,  Sundays excluded,  after final adjournment of the legislature,  and not having been filed with his objections,  has become a law this _________ day of ________,  19___."
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1221 - Preventing meeting of or disturbing legislature; classification

41-1221.
Preventing meeting of or disturbing legislature;  classification
A. A person who knowingly,  by force or fraud,  prevents the legislature,  or either house of the legislature,  or any member thereof,  from meeting or organizing,  is guilty of a class 5 felony.
B. A person who knowingly disturbs the legislature,  or either house of the legislature,  while in session,  or who commits any disorderly conduct in the immediate view and presence of either house,  tending to interrupt its proceedings or impair the respect due its authority,  is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1224 - Altering or illegally removing enrolled copy of bill or resolution; classification; exception

41-1224.
Altering or illegally removing enrolled copy of bill or resolution;  classification;  exception
A. A person is guilty of a class 4 felony who:
1. Fraudulently alters the enrolled copy of a bill or resolution which has been passed or adopted by the legislature with intent to procure its approval by the governor,  or its certification by the secretary of state,  or its printing or publication,  in language different from that with which it was passed or adopted by the legislature.
2. Knowingly and without authority of law,  changes,  alters or causes to be changed or altered,  a bill or resolution after the bill or resolution has been introduced in either house of the legislature.
3. Knowingly and without authority of law removes or causes to be removed,  a bill or resolution from possession of the lawful custodian thereof,  after the bill or resolution has been introduced in either house of the legislature.
B. The enrolling and engrossing clerk may make corrections in capitalization,  spelling,  form or punctuation necessary for proper style and composition of the bill which do not alter its meaning or intent.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 41 - State Government › § 41-1225 - Forfeiture of office of legislator

41-1225.
Forfeiture of office of legislator
A member of the legislature who is convicted of any felony in this article or sections 41-1282 or 41-1283,  shall,  in addition to the punishment prescribed,  forfeit his office and is forever disqualified from holding any office in this state.