This bill proposes updates to section 41-1033 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically enhancing the process for petitioning the council regarding agency practices and policies. The bill introduces an additional criterion for petitions, allowing individuals to challenge practices that “violate a person's fundamental legal rights.” Furthermore, it modifies the procedural requirements for the council's review process by removing the need for at least three council members to request a hearing and instead mandates that the matter “shall be heard in a public meeting” once a petition is received. Additionally, the bill revises the timeline for the council's actions, changing the initial determination period from ninety days after receiving the third council member's request to “receiving the petition.” It also clarifies that the agency must respond within thirty days of receiving notice from the council, and it adjusts the numbering of subsequent provisions accordingly. Overall, these changes aim to streamline the review process and enhance accountability in agency rulemaking.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-1033