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 determined by the class of felony or misdemeanor. The bill mandates that these assessments be transmitted to the appropriate county or city treasurer and subsequently deposited into the newly created fund. Additionally, it appropriates $200,000 and two full-time equivalent positions from the state General Fund to the Department of Public Safety for the operations of the Sex Offender Management Board, which is also restructured to include more public members with relevant expertise, while removing legislative members from its composition.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the sunset date of the Sex Offender Management Board from July 1, 2032, to July 1, 2030, and delays the implementation of the new assessments until January 1, 2026. It also makes technical adjustments to the board's membership requirements, including appointing a representative from the Arizona Community Protection and Treatment Center and changing the leadership structure from co-chairpersons to a single chairperson. Overall, these changes aim to enhance the management and treatment of sex offenders while ensuring that the necessary funding and expertise are available to support these efforts.

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