SB1520

THE CONTEXT: Established in 1972, the Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA) is responsible for providing support to the operation of state government. ADOA provides centralized support services that enable agencies to focus on their specific duties.

WHAT THE BILL DID: The final vetoed version would direct the State and all its agencies to share any data requested by the U.S; government regarding the status of, or any information relating to, an unauthorized alien, undocumented immigrant or any individual who overstays the individual's visa in this state and repeal this legislation on January 1,.

WHY IT MATTERED: The practical reason for this bill was to give the people who rely on the rule clearer information and a defined reporting process. It would direct the State and all its agencies to share any data requested by the U.S. government regarding the status of, or any information relating to, an unauthorized alien, undocumented immigrant or any individual who overstays the individual's visa in this state, and would also repeal this legislation on January 1,, rather than leave the current rule unchanged.