The proposed bill, HB2490, amends Arizona's administrative procedure laws to allow parties appealing final administrative decisions to file their actions in any proper venue. This includes the county of residence, the principal place of business, the agency's headquarters, or Maricopa County. The bill also prohibits agencies from restricting the venue for appeals or requiring parties to travel to the agency's location for documentation related to the decision.

Additionally, the bill specifies that if a statute expressly prescribes a proper venue for reviewing an administrative decision, that venue will take precedence. This change aims to enhance accessibility and fairness in the administrative appeal process by providing more flexibility in where appeals can be filed.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-1001, 41-1010.01, 41-1092, 41-1011, 41-1026, 41-1005, 41-1052, 41-1053, 41-1044, 41-1027
House Engrossed Version: 41-1001, 41-1010.01, 41-1092, 41-1011, 41-1026, 41-1005, 41-1052, 41-1053, 41-1044, 41-1027
Senate Engrossed Version: 41-1010.01
Chaptered Version: 41-1010.01