ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

57th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session

Majority Research Staff

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SB 1586: state agencies; guidance; website

Sponsor: Senator Bolick, LD 2

Caucus & COW

Overview

Outlines posting requirements for the guidance that Arizona agencies create, adopt or receive from a federal agency.

History

The Arizona Administrative Register (Register) is Arizona's official publication of rulemaking notices filed with the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State is required to electronically publish the Register at least once a month. The Register includes notices of agency guidance document or revisions to such documents. The notice must contain the name, a summary of the document and information where an individual can view the full document (A.R.S. §§ 41-1001, 41-1013).

Provisions

1.   Directs each Arizona agency to create a dedicated page on their website and post all guidance that it creates, develops or adopts. (Sec. 2)

2.   Instructs each Arizona agency to post all guidance that it receives from a federal agency if the federal guidance:

a.   seeks to influence the Arizona agency's interpretation, enforcement or implementation of Arizona laws, rule or policies or the agency's administration of federal funds; or

b.   provides recommendations or instructions to the Arizona agency on compliance with federal laws or regulations. (Sec. 2)

3.   Requires each Arizona agency that posts such information to include the following:

a.   the full text or an electronic copy of the guidance;

b.   the date the Arizona agency created or received the guidance; and

c. a brief summary of the content of the guidance and its potential impact on the Arizona agency's operations or policies. (Sec. 2)

4.   Directs each Arizona agency to post all guidance within 30 days after creating or adopting the guidance or receiving the guidance from a federal agency. (Sec. 2)

5.   Instructs each Arizona agency to do the following, in the case that any guidance received from a federal agency is marked as confidential or restricted:

a.   post a notice on the Arizona agency's website indicating the guidance's existence and the reason it cannot be disclosed to the public; and

b.   seek clarification from the federal agency if any portion of the guidance can be disclosed. (Sec. 2)

6.   Stipulates that this legislation does not apply to any personally identifiable information or sensitive security information or any internal Arizona agency communications relating to a guidance from a federal agency. (Sec. 2)

7.   Requires each Arizona agency to submit an annual report by December 31 each year to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives regarding the Arizona agency's compliance with this legislation and any findings. (Sec. 2)

8.   Makes a conforming change. (Sec. 1)

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