SB1651

State elected officials; absence; protection

Introduced·2/9/26
Introduced Text

SB 1651 allows certain state officials to be excused from official state events.

SB 1651 amends Arizona law to allow the lieutenant governor, the secretary of state, the attorney general, or the state treasurer to be excused from attending certain state events, including the inauguration of state elected officials and the governor's state of the state address. The department of public safety will coordinate an off-site location for the excused official during these events.

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History

Feb 10

Senate

Senate read second time

Feb 9

Senate

Introduced in Senate and read first time

Feb 9

Senate

Assigned to Senate GOV Committee