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This bill modifies Arizona law to allow government entities to publish public notices primarily on their official websites instead of exclusively in newspapers, while still maintaining some newspaper notification requirements. Under the new provisions, a government entity can post the full text of a public notice on its official website, provided the website has a prominently displayed link to the public notices section and the notice remains posted for the entire required publication period. Additionally, the entity must publish a small reference advertisement in a newspaper that is at least six square column inches, includes the government entity's name, the words "public notice", a short descriptive title of the notice, the website address where the full text can be viewed, and a contact phone number. The bill specifies that such electronic notices have the same legal force as traditional newspaper publications and requires government entities to maintain an electronic record of website postings indefinitely. The law defines "government entity" broadly to include state departments, agencies, boards, commissions, political subdivisions, counties, cities, towns, and districts that are required to issue public notices. This change aims to modernize public notice processes by leveraging digital platforms while still ensuring public access to important information.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/83622