The bill HB2377 seeks to amend Arizona Revised Statutes section 38-504, which pertains to the conduct of public officers and employees. The bill introduces a new provision that prohibits public officers from engaging in lobbying activities, except when acting in their official capacity. This prohibition specifically applies to lobbying as defined in section 41-1231 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. The term "public officer" is defined within the context of this prohibition as an elected officer of a public agency established by charter, ordinance, resolution, state constitution, or statute.

The bill also makes technical changes to the existing law, such as replacing the word "which" with "that" to clarify the language. The bill's provisions are intended to prevent conflicts of interest and the use of official positions for personal gain, particularly in the context of lobbying activities. The bill was vetoed by the Governor due to concerns about potential conflicts with First Amendment rights.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 38-504
House Engrossed Version: 38-504
Senate Engrossed Version: 38-504