This bill proposes several updates to current statutes regarding the registration and management of sex offenders in Arizona. It introduces a new section, 12-116.13, which mandates additional assessments for individuals convicted of specific felonies and misdemeanors, with amounts varying based on the severity of the offense. The bill also establishes a sex offender surcharge fund to collect these assessments, which will be administered by the Department of Public Safety and used to cover costs related to the sex offender management board.

Additionally, the bill modifies the composition and appointment process of the sex offender management board, allowing for the appointment of public members from different political parties instead of solely legislative members. It also clarifies the board's authority to elect a chairperson and outlines the process for developing annual recommendations for the allocation of funds related to sex offender management. Furthermore, it repeals certain existing statutes and appropriates funds for the board's operations, ensuring that these funds are exempt from lapsing provisions.

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