The proposed bill, if enacted, would make several technical corrections to existing Arizona statutes, addressing issues such as defective enactments and conflicting legislative dispositions. Specifically, it would repeal section 4-205.11, amend sections 13-2910.11, 36-2212, 42-5159, and 48-261 to incorporate amendments from previous laws while repealing the conflicting versions from those laws. The bill aims to ensure compliance with constitutional requirements by correcting the statutory text and clarifying the legislative intent. Additionally, the bill would update the language regarding the restoration of animal possession rights after a conviction for animal cruelty, removing outdated references and clarifying the roles of judges and magistrates involved in the process. It would also retroactively apply certain provisions to ensure that the corrections take effect from specified dates, thereby enhancing the clarity and consistency of the Arizona Revised Statutes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 4-205.11, 13-2910.11, 36-2212, 42-5159, 48-261
Senate Engrossed Version: 4-205.11, 13-2910.11, 36-2212, 42-5159, 48-261