Bill > HB2233

This bill amends Arizona state law regarding the Corporation Commission's procedures for taking positions on legislation and regulations. Specifically, the bill requires that before the commission, its staff, or a registered lobbyist can advocate for or against any federal or state legislation, regulation, or rule, they must first: 1) take a majority vote at a publicly noticed meeting, and 2) publish the commission's position on both the commission's website and a legislative information tracking system. The bill introduces a mechanism for the attorney general to investigate potential violations at the request of one or more legislators, with a potential civil penalty of $500 for each instance of non-compliance. An important caveat is that the new provisions do not prevent individual commissioners from expressing their personal positions. The changes aim to increase transparency and accountability in the Corporation Commission's legislative advocacy efforts by ensuring that their positions are publicly documented and approved through a formal voting process.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/81977