SB1662 is a bill that amends sections 16-311, 16-312, and 16-341 of the Arizona Revised Statutes and adds section 16-902, relating to nominating procedures for political candidates. The bill stipulates that any person who owes an aggregate of $1,000 or more in fines, penalties, late fees, or administrative or civil judgments related to campaign finance violations is ineligible to be a candidate for nomination or election to any elected office in Arizona. This includes any interest or costs associated with the liability, and the ineligibility applies unless the liability is being appealed.

The bill requires filing officers to notify the Secretary of State (SOS) when a candidate or write-in candidate for state or local office is found liable for such an amount at the time of filing a nomination paper. The SOS is tasked with providing a website portal for filing officers to report information on ineligible candidates, which must include the candidate's identity, the amount, and the date of the liability. This information is to be made publicly available on the SOS's website. The bill makes technical and conforming changes and is set to become effective on the general effective date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-311, 16-312, 16-341, 16-902, 16-153, 9-232, 16-343, 16-410, 16-322, 16-802, 16-804, 16-452
Senate Engrossed Version: 16-311, 16-312, 16-341, 16-902, 16-153, 9-232, 16-343, 16-410, 16-322, 16-802, 16-804, 16-452