The bill SB1480 amends existing Arizona law regarding the salaries of various state executive officers. It establishes specific statutory salaries for these positions, eliminating the previous requirement for the Commission on Salaries for Elective Officers and the Governor to make salary recommendations. Notably, the bill sets the annual salary for the Superintendent of Public Education at $150,000 starting January 2025, and outlines future salaries for other positions, including the Governor at $165,000, the Secretary of State at $160,000, and the Attorney General at $170,000, all effective January 1, 2027.

Additionally, the bill modifies the qualifications for the Attorney General, requiring them to be a licensed attorney in good standing in Arizona rather than a practicing attorney before the Arizona Supreme Court for five years. It also makes technical changes to the language of the law and updates the terminology used for certain positions. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the process of determining executive salaries while ensuring that specific compensation levels are established in law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-101, 41-121.01, 41-171, 41-191, 38-211, 41-1904, 41-1750, 92-544