HB2099

THE CONTEXT: The statutory powers and duties of the Governor include acting as the sole official means of communicating between other governments and the State of Arizona, directing the Attorney General to appear on behalf of the state for any legal proceedings affecting the state and the ability to require the Attorney General to assist the county attorney in the discharge of their duties ( A. R.

WHAT THE BILL DID: The final vetoed version would require cities, towns and counties to enforce, administer and cooperate with federal actions, orders and programs that relate to the enforcement of federal immigration laws, contains a delayed repeal date of January 19, 2029, for the previous provision, and require the Governor and Attorney General to enforce, administer and cooperate with federal actions, orders and programs that relate to the enforcement of federal immigration laws.

WHY IT MATTERED: The practical reason for this bill was to turn the Legislature's standard for governor into an enforceable rule. It would require cities, towns and counties to enforce, administer and cooperate with federal actions, orders and programs that relate to the enforcement of federal immigration laws, and would also contains a delayed repeal date of January 19, 2029, for the previous provision, rather than leave the current rule unchanged.