This bill proposes to amend current statutes by adding a new section, 16-919, to title 16, chapter 6, article 1.2 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. The new law would explicitly prohibit foreign corporations, persons, and foreign nongovernmental sources from contributing money or in-kind goods or services to influence the outcome of elections on ballot measures. Additionally, it would require that any person, entity, or committee that is required to file campaign finance reports certify under penalty of perjury that they have not accepted or used such foreign contributions.

Furthermore, the bill includes an exemption for federally recognized sovereign tribal nations from these prohibitions. The existing laws regarding campaign finance reporting and contributions remain unchanged, while the new provisions aim to strengthen the integrity of election funding by preventing foreign influence.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-919
Senate Engrossed Version: 16-919