The proposed bill would amend section 34-401 of the Arizona Revised Statutes to update the requirements for state buildings regarding automated external defibrillators (AEDs). Currently, any state building constructed or undergoing major renovations costing at least $250,000 after the effective date of the section must be equipped with AEDs. The bill specifies that this requirement applies to buildings constructed or renovated after July 1, 2003, thereby clarifying the date from which the requirement is applicable.

Additionally, the bill modifies the funding provisions for AED placement in state buildings. It removes the specific reference to the fiscal year 2003-2004 and instead mandates that the joint legislative budget committee and the governor's office of strategic planning and budgeting include funding for AEDs in capital budgets for new state buildings each fiscal year going forward. This change aims to ensure ongoing funding for AEDs in future state building projects.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 34-401