HB2509

Utilities; contributions; lobbying; nonrecoverable expenses

Introduced·1/21/25
Introduced Text

Arizona HB2509 restricts spending by public service corporations on lobbying and certain other activities.

Arizona HB2509 amends statutes to prohibit public service corporations regulated by the corporation commission from using ratepayer funds for lobbying the legislature. It also restricts spending on memberships, dues, sponsorships, contributions, advertising, and compensation supporting political influence activities. Additionally, the bill limits spending on annual compensation exceeding the governor's salary, travel, lodging, gifts, and entertainment for board members. It mandates that entities exempt from taxation report sources of funds used for lobbying.

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Where it stands

Current
Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

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History

Jan 22, 2025

House

House read second time

Jan 21, 2025

House

Introduced in House and read first time

Jan 21, 2025

House

Assigned to House FMAE Committee