The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend several sections of the Arizona Revised Statutes related to initiative and referendum processes. Key updates include the requirement for circulators of initiative and referendum petitions to indicate their status as either a paid circulator, volunteer, or out-of-state resident on the petition form. Additionally, the bill applies a strict compliance standard to initiatives and referendums for cities, towns, and counties, expanding the current law that only applies to statewide measures. It also mandates that paid circulators and non-resident circulators register with the Secretary of State before collecting signatures, and allows any applicable filing officer to disqualify signatures collected by unregistered circulators.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a requirement for municipal or county initiatives that propose mandatory expenditures or funding allocations to disclose the source of increased revenues necessary to cover the costs of the proposal. This disclosure must be included in the initiative or referendum description. Other modifications include technical changes and the clarification of definitions, such as that of a "paid circulator," to ensure compliance with the new regulations. Overall, these changes aim to enhance transparency and accountability in the initiative and referendum processes at both state and local levels.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-1502
Senate Engrossed Version: 41-1502
House Engrossed Version: 19-101, 19-102, 19-102.01, 19-118, 19-118.01, 19-141, 19-121, 19-142, 19-143, 16-452, 19-121.01, 16-101