This bill proposes several updates to current Arizona statutes regarding immigration and related penalties. It includes the repeal of Title 11, Chapter 7, Article 8, and sections 13-1509, 13-2928, 13-2929, and 41-1724 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. Additionally, it amends various sections, including 12-116.04, 13-2319, 13-3883, 23-212, 23-212.01, 23-214, and 28-3511, to adjust penalty assessments and the distribution of funds collected from fines. Specifically, the bill changes the amounts allocated from penalty assessments, such as increasing the amount transmitted to the state treasurer and modifying the distribution to local agencies.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the language surrounding the verification of employment eligibility through the e-verify program, clarifying the requirements for employers and the consequences of noncompliance. It also removes certain provisions related to entrapment defenses and the handling of complaints regarding unauthorized employment. Overall, the bill aims to streamline and update the legal framework surrounding immigration enforcement and penalties in Arizona.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 12-116.04, 13-1509, 13-2319, 13-2928, 13-2929, 13-3883, 23-212, 23-212.01, 23-214, 28-3511, 41-1724, 41-1723, 22-125, 31-233, 41-1604.07, 13-2322, 13-3903, 23-722.01, 28-1464, 28-693, 28-708, 13-2906, 4-244, 28-1382, 28-1383, 28-3514