If this bill were to become law, it would amend current statutes by adding a new provision that deems a campaign finance violation complaint dismissed if it is not resolved, extended, or ruled on within 180 days of being filed. This new language would be inserted into section 16-938 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically stating that any complaint filed under this section will automatically be considered dismissed after the specified time period.

The bill does not propose any deletions or changes to existing language in the current statutes, meaning that all other provisions and requirements related to campaign contributions and expenses would remain intact. The primary focus of the bill is to establish a clear timeline for the resolution of complaints, thereby potentially streamlining the process and reducing the backlog of unresolved cases.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-938
House Engrossed Version: 16-938