If enacted, this bill would amend current statutes regarding remote work for full-time state employees in Arizona. The bill introduces a new section, 41-710.03, which explicitly prohibits full-time state employees from working remotely, with specific exceptions. Supervisors would have the authority to allow sick employees to work remotely, and each state agency would be required to ensure that full-time employees perform their duties at the agency's office during their regularly scheduled work hours. However, employees whose duties necessitate site visits or inspections would be exempt from this prohibition if they are performing their duties at the relevant location during their scheduled hours.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that virtual meetings and conference calls do not count as remote work. The language of the current statute is updated to reflect these changes, with certain phrases being added or modified to align with the new provisions. Overall, the bill aims to establish a more structured approach to remote work for state employees while maintaining flexibility for specific circumstances.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 35-341
Senate Engrossed Version: 41-710.03