HB2542

State contracts; foreign adversary; prohibition

Vetoed·6/25/25

HB2542 prohibits Arizona state contracts with foreign adversary companies and requires certification.

HB2542, the Protection Procurement Act, prohibits Arizona state agencies from entering into contracts with foreign adversary companies. It defines foreign adversary companies as those controlled by foreign adversaries or headquartered in such countries. Companies must certify they are not foreign adversaries to bid on state contracts. False certifications incur a civil penalty of $250,000 or twice the contract amount, whichever is greater. The state may still contract with foreign adversaries if no other options exist and the procurement poses no greater threat to Arizona.

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Roll Call Votes

32 Yea

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24 Nay

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4 Not Voting

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Calendar

Mar 26, 2025

8:05 AM

Senate Government

Feb 10, 2025

1:00 PM

House Rules

History

Jun 25, 2025

Governor Vetoed

Jun 19, 2025

Senate

Senate motion to reconsider third reading

Jun 19, 2025

Senate

Senate third reading PASSED voting: (17-13-0-0)