The proposed bill, SB1096, amends current Arizona law to prohibit public entities from entering into contracts valued at $100,000 or more with companies unless those contracts include a written certification that the company does not discriminate against firearm entities or firearm trade associations. This replaces the existing requirement that companies certify they do not engage in boycotts against Israel. Additionally, the bill specifies that public entities cannot adopt policies that induce discrimination against firearm entities and outlines exemptions for sole source contracts or situations where no responsive bids are received.
The bill also provides definitions for key terms such as "discriminate," "firearm entity," and "firearm trade association," and clarifies that the certification requirement does not apply to contracts entered into before the effective date of the legislation. Overall, the bill shifts the focus of procurement requirements from boycotting Israel to ensuring non-discrimination against firearm-related businesses.