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HB 2702

continuation; ACJC

57th Legislature - First Regular Session Introduced by Alex Kolodin and 1 co-sponsor

Arizona HB 2702 continues operation of the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission to maintain criminal justice data collection and policy advisory functions.

Senate Second Reading
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Bill Summary · HB 2702

Legislative bill overview

HB 2702 is an Arizona bill that continues the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC), which appears to be set to expire without this renewal legislation. The bill ensures the agency's ongoing operation and ability to fulfill its criminal justice oversight and advisory functions.

Why is this important

The ACJC provides data analysis, research, and policy recommendations on criminal justice matters in Arizona. Allowing it to lapse would interrupt ongoing crime statistics collection, sentencing research, and advisory services that inform state criminal justice policy and legislation.

Potential points of contention

  • Sunset clause details: Without seeing the full bill text, it's unclear what triggers required the continuation and whether new sunset dates or oversight mechanisms were added
  • Funding implications: Renewal bills may carry budget impacts that could affect other state priorities, though amounts aren't specified in available records
  • Scope of authority: Disagreement may exist over whether the ACJC's current powers should be expanded, reduced, or modified during renewal

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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