This bill proposes to amend the Arizona Revised Statutes by adding a new section, 12-119.06, which outlines the responsibilities of the supreme court regarding the licensing of attorneys. Under the new provisions, the supreme court will retain exclusive authority to license attorneys and will not delegate this responsibility to any other organization. The court is mandated to establish rules that include minimum qualifications for licensure, testing requirements, background investigations, and procedures for disciplining and disbarring attorneys.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that attorneys will not be required to be members of any nongovernmental organization to obtain or maintain their licensure in Arizona. This change aims to ensure that the licensing process remains independent and accessible, free from external organizational membership requirements.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 12-119.06