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This joint resolution, enacted by the Arizona Legislature and subject to voter approval, aims to prevent foreign influence in state elections by prohibiting foreign nationals from contributing to or influencing election administration and ballot measures. It mandates that government entities cannot use funds or services donated by foreign nationals for election administration, and any entity providing election services must certify they are not knowingly receiving such donations. The resolution also requires quarterly reports from government entities regarding election service providers and establishes penalties, including civil actions and misdemeanor charges, for violations. Furthermore, it prohibits foreign nationals from influencing decisions regarding ballot initiatives or referendums and requires individuals, entities, or committees involved in ballot measure campaigns to certify they have not received prohibited foreign contributions or expenditures, with specific reporting and record-keeping requirements for ballot measure expenditures. A "foreign national" is defined broadly to include individuals not citizens or lawful permanent residents of the U.S., foreign governments, political parties, and entities organized or primarily located in foreign countries, with exceptions for federally recognized sovereign tribal nations.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84808