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Senate Engrossed
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State of Arizona Senate Fifty-seventh Legislature Second Regular Session 2026
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SENATE BILL 1148 |
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AN ACT
amending title 12, chapter 1, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 12-119.06; relating to the supreme court.
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Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
Section 1. Title 12, chapter 1, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 12-119.06, to read:
12-119.06. Attorney licenses; rules
A. The supreme court shall license attorneys for the practice of law in this state and shall not delegate its duty to any other organization. The supreme court shall adopt rules to carry out the provisions of this section, including:
1. Minimum qualifications for licensure.
2. Testing requirements.
3. Requiring a background investigation before obtaining a license.
4. Disciplining attorneys.
5. Disbarring attorneys.
B. An attorney shall not be required to be a member of any nongovernmental organization to become or remain a licensed attorney in this state.