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'''This is a place saver. This page will explain how to learn more about the proposed bill.'''
This page explains the various statutes that require creation, amendment or deletion to implement laws that will hold Arizona Counties accountable to external and independent oversight, including public access to documentation.  


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=== Proposed Bill ===
----This page will State the Proposed Bill! Unfortunately, we are not ready yet to post the actual bill.  
The proposed bill would include changes to multiple Arizona Revised Statutes.  


For now, we will explain what we expect to see in the Arizona Legislative Bill and supporting documents.
==== Create Statutes for New County Ombudsman Citizens' Aide ====
Proposed new Arizona Revised Statutes: 


You are here: '''Proposal: Proposed Bill'''.
* [[Create County Ombudsman#11-393.01. Definitions|11-393.01. Definitions]]
* [[Create County Ombudsman#11-393.02. Exemptions|11-393.02. Exemptions]]
* [[Create County Ombudsman#11-393.03. Ombudsman-citizens aide selection committee|11-393.03. Ombudsman-citizens aide selection committee]]
* [[Create County Ombudsman#11-393.04. Qualifications|11-393.04. Qualifications]]
* [[Create County Ombudsman#11-393.05. Ombudsman-citizens aide; term; compensation|11-393.05. Ombudsman-citizens aide; term; compensation]]
* [[Create County Ombudsman#11-393.06. Powers and duties|11-393.06. Powers and duties]]
* [[Create County Ombudsman#11-393.07. Additional powers and duties; definitions|11-393.07. Additional powers and duties; definitions]]
* [[Create County Ombudsman#11-393.08. Scope of investigations|11-393.08. Scope of investigations]]
* [[Create County Ombudsman#11-393.09. Complaint; investigation; investigative authority; violation; classification|11-393.09. Complaint; investigation; investigative authority; violation; classification]]
* [[Create County Ombudsman#11-393.10. Procedures after an investigation|11-393.10. Procedures after an investigation]]
* [[Create County Ombudsman#11-393.11. County Ombudsman-citizens aide protections|11-393.11. County Ombudsman-citizens aide protections]]
* [[Create County Ombudsman#11-393.12. County ombudsman-citizens aide political activity|11-393.12. County ombudsman-citizens aide political activity]]


After learning about the Proposed Bill, additional supporting details are available from the following web pages:
==== Modify Statute for County Records ====
Proposed revision to Arizona Revised Statute:


* Proposed Bill: -- [[Process Overview]], explains how ACV envisions the process will work when the bill becomes law.
* [[Expand County Records/Documentation Requirements#11-251.03. Records center; contents; open to inspection|11-251.03. Records center; contents; open to inspection]]
* Proposed Bill: -- [[Process Specification]], is more like a procedure outline, providing the process steps needed for implementation.


==== Delete Statute for County Complaint Procedure ====
Proposed deletion of Arizona Revised Statute:


* [[Delete County Complaint Statute#11-1608. Complaints; procedures|11-1608. Complaints; procedures]]


=== Background ===
==== Change State Ombudsman Citizens' Aide Statute to Oversee County Ombudsman Citizens' Aide Agencies ====
Two existing statutes are relevant and should be understood before changing or creating new laws under the Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.).


* A.R.S. 11-1606, which addresses "complaints; procedures" against counties
* [[Add State Oversight by Ombudsman#41-1376.01 - Additional powers and duties; definitions, Paragraph B|41-1376.01 - Additional powers and duties; definitions, Paragraph B]]
* A.R.S. 41-1371 through 41- 1383, which addresses the "Office of Ombudsman-Citizens Aide"


==== County Complaint Statute ====
==== Change State Ombudsman Citizens' Aide Statute to Chair the County Ombudsman Selection Committee ====
There is an existing complaint process, which is under Title 11, Counties.  Citizen complaints are currently addressed by [https://www.azleg.gov/ars/11/01608.htm A.R.S. 11-1608. Complaints; procedures.] This A.R.S. states:<blockquote>A. The board of supervisors shall establish a procedure for receiving complaints from an adversely affected person concerning ordinances, rules, regulations, substantive policy statements or county practices alleged to violate this article or section 11-251.18.


B. The board of supervisors may require the complaint to be made in writing and to include the following information:
* [[Add State Role in County Ombudsman Selection#41-1376.01 - Additional powers and duties; definitions|41-1376.01 - Additional powers and duties; definitions]]


1. The name and address of the adversely affected person making the complaint.
==== Change the State Auditor General Statute to be members of the County Ombudsman Selection Committee ====


2. The ordinance, rule, regulation, substantive policy statement or county practice alleged to violate this article or section 11-251.18.
* [[Add State Role in County Ombudsman Selection#41-1279.03. Powers and duties|41-1279.03. Powers and duties]]


3. Any facts relevant to, and the '''legal basis''' for, the complaint.
=== The Proposed Bills Requires a Legislative Sponsor Before the End of 2026 ===
 
Bills are normally presented annually, during January of each year. An Arizona Senator or Representative would need to begin sponsoring this bill in November or December of 2026 in order to submit the proposed bill into the Legislative process of review and approval in January of 2027.
C. Procedures adopted by the board of supervisors pursuant to this section shall include reasonable time frames to address complaints and shall provide a process for appeal.</blockquote>Emphasis on "legal basis" was from ACV. Unless you have a legal basis to file a Complaint, Maricopa County Board of Supervisors can legally ignore you. In ACV's humble opinion, IF you already know you have a legal basis for filing a complaint, you would be better off filing a lawsuit and seek legal remedies before an independent judge.
 
Apparently, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors (MCBOS) also believes the best way to settle complaints is through litigation. The basis for this nasty comment is from the [https://www.azag.gov/sites/default/files/2025-06/2020_General_Election_Investigation_Summary.pdf Arizona Attorney General's Office 2020 General Election Investigation]. Arizona State Senate was unable to gain cooperation with the MCBOS, and thus referred allegations to the Arizona Attorney General to investigate potentially malicious or criminal behaviors.  MCBOS litigated the information they would release to the Arizona Senate; instead of complying with a Senate subpoena a settlement agreement was reached in court according to Allegation #3: Election Management Server; Sub-allegation #6: [[MC EMS 2020 - Subpoenaed Equipment Not Yet Provided|Subpoenaed Equipment Not Yet Provided]].
 
 
==== Arizona State Ombudsman Statues ====
Title 41, Chapter 8, Article 5, Office of Ombudsman-Citizens Aide
 
* 41-1371: Definitions
* 41-1372: Exemptions
* 41-1373: Ombudsman-citizens aide selection committee
* 41-1374: Qualifications
* 41-1375: Ombudsman-citizens aide; term; compensation
* 41-1376: Powers and duties
* 41-1376.01: Additional powers and duties; definitions
* 41-1377: Scope of investigations
* 41-1378: Complaint; investigation; investigative authority; violation; classification
* 41-1379: Procedures after an investigation
* 41-1380: Ombudsman-citizens aide protections
* 41-1381: Ombudsman-citizens aide political activity
* 41-1383: Violation; classification

Latest revision as of 06:54, 28 September 2026

This page explains the various statutes that require creation, amendment or deletion to implement laws that will hold Arizona Counties accountable to external and independent oversight, including public access to documentation.

Proposed Bill

The proposed bill would include changes to multiple Arizona Revised Statutes.

Create Statutes for New County Ombudsman Citizens' Aide

Proposed new Arizona Revised Statutes:

Modify Statute for County Records

Proposed revision to Arizona Revised Statute:

Delete Statute for County Complaint Procedure

Proposed deletion of Arizona Revised Statute:

Change State Ombudsman Citizens' Aide Statute to Oversee County Ombudsman Citizens' Aide Agencies

Change State Ombudsman Citizens' Aide Statute to Chair the County Ombudsman Selection Committee

Change the State Auditor General Statute to be members of the County Ombudsman Selection Committee

The Proposed Bills Requires a Legislative Sponsor Before the End of 2026

Bills are normally presented annually, during January of each year. An Arizona Senator or Representative would need to begin sponsoring this bill in November or December of 2026 in order to submit the proposed bill into the Legislative process of review and approval in January of 2027.

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