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 certain exceptions. Specifically, supervisors would be allowed to permit remote work for employees who are sick. Additionally, each state agency would be required to ensure that full-time employees perform their assigned duties at the agency's office during their regularly scheduled work hours, although employees whose duties necessitate site visits or inspections would be exempt from this requirement if they are performing those duties at the relevant location during their scheduled hours.

The bill also clarifies that virtual meetings and conference calls do not count as remote work, thereby distinguishing between remote work and other forms of communication. The language of the current statute regarding these provisions would be updated to reflect these changes, while the core structure of the existing law remains intact. Overall, the bill aims to tighten regulations on remote work for state employees while allowing for necessary flexibility in specific circumstances.

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