If enacted, this bill would amend current statutes regarding the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC) by extending its termination date from July 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. Additionally, it would repeal certain sections of the law on July 1, 2026, while also including a new provision that continues the ACJC to facilitate information exchange and analysis among public and private agencies related to criminal justice and law enforcement.

The bill introduces several findings that express concerns about the ACJC's current operations, including allegations of lobbying for surveillance practices and the misuse of taxpayer funds for activities that contradict the commission's original legislative purpose. Based on these findings, the legislature deems it necessary to terminate the ACJC on its sunset date to protect constitutional rights. Furthermore, the bill mandates the legislative council staff to prepare conforming legislation for the Arizona Revised Statutes in line with this act, which would apply retroactively from July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-3025.01