This bill proposes to amend the Arizona Revised Statutes by adding a new section, 41-2553, which would prohibit companies domiciled in the People's Republic of China from bidding on or entering into contracts with state agencies for goods or services. It requires that any company submitting a bid or proposal must certify that it is not domiciled in China. If a company is found to have submitted a false certification, it would face a civil penalty of $100,000, have its contract terminated, and be barred from bidding on state contracts for a period of sixty months.

Additionally, the bill allows for exceptions where a state agency may contract for goods manufactured by a Chinese company if there are no reasonable alternatives and not procuring the goods would pose a greater threat to the state. The bill also clarifies definitions related to "company" and "domicile" to ensure comprehensive understanding and enforcement of the new regulations. Notably, the provisions of this section would not apply to the Department of Public Safety. The act may be cited as the "Protection Procurement Act."

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-2553