This bill seeks to modernize Arizona statutes by replacing the term "alien" with "noncitizen" throughout various legal contexts, thereby promoting more inclusive language. Key updates include changing references to "illegal alien" and "resident alien" to "undocumented noncitizen" and "legal resident noncitizen," respectively. The bill also removes outdated phrases, enhancing clarity by substituting terms like "not ever" with "never." Additionally, it clarifies eligibility requirements for noncitizens seeking services or employment, emphasizing the need for documentation and outlining state agencies' responsibilities in verifying noncitizen status.

Moreover, the bill modifies provisions related to noncitizen eligibility for benefits and cash assistance programs. It replaces "qualified alien" with "noncitizen" in relevant sections while maintaining existing eligibility criteria for certain groups. Procedural changes include adjusting the timeframe for providing evidence of good cause and updating income disregard provisions for clarity. Overall, these updates aim to streamline processes, ensure fair treatment of noncitizens, and align Arizona law with contemporary terminology and practices.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 4-202, 5-301, 8-102, 9-500.25, 11-269.08, 11-1051, 12-512, 12-2702, 13-1509, 13-2317, 13-2319, 13-2928, 13-2929, 13-3101, 14-2111, 15-973, 15-1803, 17-101, 23-211, 23-212, 23-212.01, 23-361.01, 23-603, 23-781, 23-901, 26-105, 28-3511, 32-1822, 32-1829, 34-301, 36-889, 36-2903.03, 36-2931, 36-2932, 36-2983, 38-231, 38-727, 41-906, 41-1080, 41-1462, 43-210, 46-292, 4-209, 41-1750, 92-544, 4-205.02, 4-213, 4-210, 8-103, 109-13, 41-1724, 31-233, 41-1604.07, 6-1220, 6-1242, 6-1241, 13-2001, 13-2301, 13-2314, 13-105, 13-2322, 36-540, 13-925, 13-3601, 15-825, 15-1022, 35-173, 15-1401, 15-802, 23-722.01, 23-617, 23-615, 41-1715, 23-1041, 35-192.01, 26-314, 17-214, 23-901.01, 23-901.09, 23-1105, 35-190, 35-146, 35-147, 28-1464, 28-693, 28-708, 13-2906, 4-244, 28-1382, 28-1383, 28-3514, 32-1861, 32-1826, 36-2901, 36-2907, 104-208, 104-193, 36-2934, 36-2936, 36-2950, 36-2939, 36-2940, 36-2944, 36-2946, 36-2934.01, 36-410, 36-2903.01, 36-2917, 36-2981, 15-1628, 15-1451, 38-804, 38-743, 38-744, 38-831