If enacted, this bill would amend current statutes by establishing that the Arizona Supreme Court is responsible for licensing attorneys in the state and cannot delegate this duty to any other organization. The bill mandates that the Supreme Court adopt rules to implement this licensing process, which would include setting minimum qualifications, testing requirements, conducting background investigations, and establishing procedures for disciplining and disbarring attorneys.

Additionally, the bill explicitly prohibits the Arizona Supreme Court from requiring attorneys to be members of any nongovernmental organization as a condition for obtaining or maintaining their license to practice law in Arizona. This change aims to ensure that attorney licensing is solely under the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court without external organizational membership requirements.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 12-119.06
Senate Engrossed Version: 12-119.06