SB1586 is a bill that seeks to amend Arizona Revised Statutes section 41-1234, specifically concerning the prohibition of lobbying services. The bill proposes to extend the existing prohibition on state agencies, offices, departments, boards, or commissions from contracting with or spending money on lobbying services to include the Arizona Supreme Court and the Administrative Office of the Courts. Under the current law, these entities are not allowed to enter into contracts for lobbying services or spend money on lobbyists unless the lobbyists are state employees.

The bill makes it clear that neither the Arizona Supreme Court nor the Administrative Office of the Courts, nor any person acting on their behalf, may enter into contracts or agreements for lobbying services, or spend money on lobbying services, unless the lobbyist is a state employee. This change would align the rules for the judiciary with those already in place for other state entities. The bill also includes technical and conforming changes and is set to become effective on the general effective date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-1234
Senate Engrossed Version: 41-1234