SB1480 is a bill that proposes to set statutory salaries for various state executive officers in Arizona, eliminating the need for the Commission and Governor to make salary recommendations for those offices. The bill outlines specific annual salaries for the Governor ($165,000 starting in 2027), Secretary of State ($160,000 starting in 2027), State Treasurer ($150,000 starting in 2025), Attorney General ($170,000 starting in 2027), and the Lieutenant Governor ($165,000 starting in 2027). Additionally, the bill amends the qualifications for the Attorney General, requiring them to be a licensed attorney in good standing in Arizona, rather than having practiced before the Arizona Supreme Court for at least five years.

The bill also includes technical changes, such as updating language for consistency (e.g., changing "five hundred dollars" to "$500" and "funds" to "monies"). It also specifies that representation by an attorney of a pro bono client does not disqualify the office from subsequently participating in any action affecting the client. The bill is set to become effective on the general effective date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-101, 41-121.01, 41-171, 41-191, 38-211, 41-1904, 41-1750, 92-544