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SB 1613

reviser's technical corrections; 2026

57th Legislature - Second Regular Session Introduced by T.J. Shope

Arizona SB 1613 corrects statutory inconsistencies and outdated legal references to maintain code clarity and reduce implementation ambiguity.

Signed by Governor
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Bill Summary · SB 1613

Legislative bill overview

SB 1613 is a technical corrections bill in Arizona that addresses statutory language inconsistencies, outdated references, and codification errors across existing state law. These reviser's bills are routine legislative housekeeping measures designed to clean up the Arizona Revised Statutes without substantively changing policy.

Why is this important

Technical corrections bills ensure the state's legal code is internally consistent, properly formatted, and legally enforceable. When statutes contain conflicting language, undefined terms, or cross-reference errors, they can create legal ambiguity that complicates implementation and increases litigation risk. This bill prevents such problems from accumulating.

Potential points of contention

  • Hidden policy changes: While marketed as technical only, reviser's bills occasionally contain subtle language shifts that alter meaning; the compressed timeline may limit scrutiny
  • Limited public visibility: These bills receive minimal legislative debate, meaning errors or unintended consequences may go unnoticed
  • Scope uncertainty: Without seeing the specific corrections, it's unclear whether all changes are truly non-substantive or whether any alter rights/obligations

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

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