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This joint resolution introduces new provisions to Arizona election law aimed at preventing foreign interference in elections, specifically focusing on donations and contributions from foreign governments or non-governmental sources. The resolution establishes that government entities cannot use money, goods, or services donated by foreign sources for election administration, and requires vendors providing election services to submit annual certifications to the Secretary of State affirming they are not receiving foreign donations. Vendors must update these certifications if new information arises, and failure to do so or providing inaccurate information can invalidate their agreements with government entities and potentially result in a class 1 misdemeanor. The resolution also prohibits foreign governments or non-governmental sources from contributing money or in-kind services to influence ballot measure elections, and requires entities filing campaign finance reports to certify they have not accepted such contributions. The Attorney General is empowered to take legal action for violations, and qualified electors or state officers can bring civil actions with potential damages of $1,000 per day of non-compliance. Notably, the definition of "foreign source" excludes federally recognized sovereign tribal nations, and the resolution is to be submitted to voters at the next general election.

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