The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend current statutes regarding the nomination and confirmation of appointive officers in Arizona. Specifically, it would introduce a new provision stating that if the Senate rejects a nominee for a state agency director position, that individual would be ineligible for any other position within the same agency, including as an independent contractor. This change aims to reinforce the consequences of a Senate rejection and ensure that rejected nominees cannot continue to influence the agency in any capacity.

Additionally, the bill would make several technical changes to the existing language, including updates to pronouns for clarity and the removal of outdated terms. It would also clarify that a nominee cannot serve longer than one year after nomination without Senate consent, maintaining the current requirement while ensuring consistency in language. Overall, these updates aim to enhance the legislative process surrounding gubernatorial nominations and improve the governance of state agencies.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 38-211
House Engrossed Version: 38-211