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.

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.