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This bill amends Arizona Revised Statutes Section 38-511 to modify provisions related to contract cancellation by the state, its political subdivisions, and their departments and agencies. The key changes include clarifying language about contract cancellation within three years of execution, where a state employee or agent who was significantly involved in creating the contract subsequently becomes an employee, agent, or consultant for another party to the contract. The bill explicitly excludes the federal government and federal agencies from being considered as "any other party" for the purposes of contract cancellation, and refines the definition of political subdivisions by excluding certain types of entities formed under specific chapters of Arizona law. The bill maintains the state's right to cancel such contracts without penalty and allows for recouping fees or commissions paid to individuals involved in contract creation. The legislation requires that a notice of these cancellation provisions be included in every contract, and specifies that cancellation becomes effective upon written notice from the governor, chief executive officer, or governing body, unless a later time is specified. These modifications aim to provide more precise guidelines for state contract management and potential conflicts of interest.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/83226