The proposed bill, if enacted, would introduce several significant updates to current statutes regarding the management of sex offenders in Arizona. It would establish a new "Sex Offender Surcharge Fund" to collect additional assessments from individuals convicted of sexual offenses, with specific amounts outlined for various felony and misdemeanor classifications. The bill mandates that courts impose these additional assessments alongside any other restitution, and it requires the collection and transmission of these funds to the state treasurer for deposit in the newly created fund. Furthermore, the bill appropriates $200,000 and two full-time equivalent positions from the state General Fund to the Department of Public Safety for the operation of the Sex Offender Management Board.

In addition to financial provisions, the bill modifies the composition and operational structure of the Sex Offender Management Board. It removes legislative members from the board and replaces them with public members who possess relevant expertise, including those with knowledge of intellectual and developmental disabilities. The bill also specifies that the board will elect a chairperson for a two-year term and adjusts the board's sunset date from July 1, 2032, to July 1, 2030. Other technical and conforming changes are included to ensure the board's alignment with the Department of Public Safety's objectives and to enhance the overall management of sex offenders in the state.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 12-116.13, 13-3828, 13-3830, 41-3030.11, 41-3032.11, 13-3821, 13-3824, 13-3825, 35-190
Senate Engrossed Version: 12-116.13, 13-3828, 13-3830, 41-3030.11, 41-3032.11, 13-3821, 13-3824, 13-3825, 35-190