If enacted, this bill would amend current Arizona statutes by introducing new provisions regarding the eligibility of individuals with pending asylum applications for state and local public benefits. Specifically, it would insert language stating that a natural person with a pending asylum application is ineligible to receive any state or local public benefit until an immigration judge grants asylum. This new provision would be added to the existing statutes, specifically sections 1-502 and 46-140.01 of the Arizona Revised Statutes.

Additionally, the bill would make technical and conforming changes to existing language, such as modifying references to "the state" to "this state" and clarifying the definition of "state or local public benefit" to align with section 1-502. It would also require that the changes take effect only if at least three-fourths of the members of each house of the legislature vote in favor of the bill. Overall, the bill aims to tighten eligibility criteria for public benefits based on immigration status while ensuring compliance with legislative voting requirements.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 1-502, 46-140.01, 109-171