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SB 1828

forfeiture of office; technical correction

57th Legislature - Second Regular Session Introduced by Janae Shamp

Arizona SB 1828 makes technical corrections to state law governing when public officials forfeit their office positions.

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Bill Summary · SB 1828

Legislative bill overview

SB 1828 appears to be a technical correction bill related to forfeiture of office provisions in Arizona law. Without access to the full bill text, this likely modifies existing statutory language regarding when public officials lose their positions, potentially clarifying eligibility requirements or procedural mechanisms.

Why is this important

Forfeiture of office laws directly affect how elected officials can be removed or disqualified from serving, which impacts government accountability and the stability of public institutions. Technical corrections ensure that legal language is clear and enforceable, preventing confusion in application across different scenarios.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of the correction – Depending on what specific forfeiture scenarios are being modified, the change could expand or narrow grounds for removal, affecting different political parties or office types differently
  • Retroactive application – Technical corrections sometimes apply to past cases, which could unsettle previously resolved forfeiture decisions
  • Definitional precision – Changes to what constitutes disqualifying conduct or how it's determined could have unintended consequences for edge cases

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

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