If enacted, this bill would amend current statutes by ensuring that the right to trial by jury is preserved and exercisable by the defendant in appeals of final administrative decisions where the judgment or order sought involves payment from the other party. This new provision would be inserted into section 12-910 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, thereby enhancing the rights of defendants in such cases.

Additionally, the bill would remove existing language that exempts public service corporations from the statutes relating to appeals of final administrative decisions. This change aims to create a more uniform application of the law across different types of agency actions. The bill also includes conforming changes to ensure consistency within the legal framework. Overall, these updates would modernize the approach to administrative appeals and strengthen the rights of defendants.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 12-910
House Engrossed Version: 12-910