The proposed bill, HB2716, seeks to amend the Arizona Revised Statutes regarding the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC) by increasing the number of appointed members from 14 to 16. The two new members will specifically include one public defender and one victim advocate. Additionally, the bill raises the limit on the number of members from the same political party from seven to eight, allowing for greater political diversity within the commission.

Other technical changes include updating the title of the chairperson of the Board of Executive Clemency and clarifying the composition of the commission's membership. The bill does not anticipate any fiscal impact on the state General Fund. Overall, the changes aim to enhance representation and inclusivity within the ACJC.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-2404
House Engrossed Version: 41-2404
Chaptered Version: 41-2404