If enacted, this bill would amend current statutes by adding a new section to the Arizona Revised Statutes that prohibits companies domiciled in the People's Republic of China from bidding on or entering into contracts with state agencies for goods or services. Specifically, it would require companies submitting bids to certify that they are not domiciled in China. If a company is found to have submitted a false certification, it would face a civil penalty of $100,000, have its contract terminated, and be barred from bidding on state contracts for at least 60 months.

Additionally, the bill allows for exceptions where a state agency may contract with a Chinese company if there are no reasonable alternatives for the specific goods needed, and not procuring them would pose a greater threat to the state. The Arizona Department of Public Safety would be exempt from this prohibition. The bill also defines key terms such as "company" and "domicile," and designates the legislation as the "Protection Procurement Act."

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-2553
House Engrossed Version: 41-2553
Senate Engrossed Version: 41-2553