HB4049

Attorney general; legal counsel; exemption

Vetoed·6/19/26

Arizona HB4049 amends the powers and duties of the attorney general, including restrictions on state agencies employing legal counsel.

Arizona HB4049 amends the powers and duties of the attorney general, including restrictions on state agencies employing legal counsel. The attorney general must direct the department of law and serve as the chief legal officer of the state. State agencies are generally prohibited from employing legal counsel or incurring expenditures for legal services without the attorney general's involvement. Exceptions include specific state agencies such as the director of water resources and the office of the governor.

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Roll Call Votes

16 Yea

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13 Nay

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1 Not Voting

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Calendar

Apr 7

9:45 AM

Senate Rules

Mar 31

8:30 AM

Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

History

Jun 19

Governor Vetoed

Jun 10

Transmitted to Governor

Jun 9

Senate

Senate third reading PASSED voting: (16-13-1-0)