SB1575 is a bill that proposes the creation of the Arizona Gaming Commission, which will consolidate the responsibilities of the Arizona Racing Commission, the Arizona State Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts Commission, and the Arizona Department of Gaming. The new commission will inherit all relevant licenses, permits, equipment, records, and funds, and will take over the employment of personnel from these entities. The commission will be composed of members with specific expertise, including a certified public accountant and individuals experienced in investigation or gaming law. The bill sets terms for appointments, compensation, and disqualifications for membership, and includes a sunset clause for the commission to terminate on July 1, 2034.

The bill also amends and repeals various sections of the Arizona Revised Statutes to reflect the establishment of the new Gaming Commission and the shift in regulatory oversight. It repeals certain age restrictions on wagering in tribal-state gaming compacts and modifies language regarding the negotiation of these compacts. The bill renumbers definitions related to event wagering and repeals specific statutory sections, setting a repeal date for related chapters on January 1, 2035. Additionally, it mandates the legislative council staff to prepare conforming legislation for the next legislative session to align the Arizona Revised Statutes with the provisions of this act.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 5-101, 5-221, 5-601, 5-602, 5-602.01, 5-603, 5-604, 5-605, 5-1201, 5-1301, 41-3024.28, 41-3026.04, 41-3026.22, 41-3034.01, 5-111, 5-105, 38-211, 38-611, 35-190, 41-1092.08, 13-3306, 35-146, 35-147, 5-601.02, 35-310, 35-313, 35-314.03
Senate Engrossed Version: 5-101, 5-221, 5-601, 5-602, 5-602.01, 5-603, 5-604, 5-605, 5-1201, 5-1301, 41-3024.28, 41-3026.04, 41-3026.22, 41-3034.01, 5-111, 5-105, 35-190, 41-1092.08, 38-611, 13-3306, 35-146, 35-147, 5-601.02, 35-310, 35-313, 35-314.03, 38-211
House Engrossed Version: 5-101, 5-601, 5-602, 5-602.01, 5-603, 5-604, 5-605, 5-1201, 5-1301, 41-3024.28, 41-3026.04, 41-3034.01, 5-111, 5-105, 35-190, 41-1092.08, 38-611, 13-3306, 35-146, 35-147, 5-601.02, 35-310, 35-313, 35-314.03, 5-622, 38-211