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 authority of the Senate's confirmation process and prevent rejected nominees from continuing to influence the agency.

Additionally, the bill would make several technical changes to the existing language of the law. It would clarify that a nominee cannot serve longer than one year after nomination without Senate consent and would update pronouns for consistency. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance the accountability of gubernatorial nominees and streamline the nomination process while maintaining the integrity of the Senate's role in confirming appointments.

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