The proposed bill would amend current statutes by introducing new requirements for foreign adversary principals and their lobbyists. Specifically, it would require foreign adversary principals to submit their lobbying registration and a list of current lobbyists to the Arizona Department of Homeland Security (AZDOHS). Additionally, these principals would need to register every odd-numbered year and amend their registration within five business days of any changes. The AZDOHS would also be mandated to publicly post a database of all foreign adversary principals and their lobbyists.

Furthermore, the bill establishes penalties for violations of these new requirements, classifying them as class 1 misdemeanors if a person knowingly fails to comply or submits false information. It also allows the Attorney General or county attorneys to investigate and prosecute violations. The bill creates the Foreign Adversary Principal Lobbyist Registration Fund, which would be funded by registration fees and legislative appropriations, and outlines the definitions of key terms such as "foreign adversary principal" and "foreign adversary nation."

Statutes affected:
House Engrossed Version: 41-4259, 41-4260