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SCR 1005ARIZONASession 57th-2nd-regularState Billdead

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Arizona Legislature proposes constitutional referral to ban foreign contributions in ballot measure campaigns

Original title: elections; foreign contributions; prohibition

Last action · March 25, 2026: DPSponsor: Mark Finchem

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What This Bill Proposed

Official description

elections; foreign contributions; prohibition

Why it matters

Ballot measure campaigns and political committees in Arizona would face new certification requirements and legal restrictions regarding foreign-sourced financial support, with an exemption specifically provided for federally recognized sovereign tribal nations.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Campaign finance report filers

Campaign committees and entities must certify under penalty of perjury that they have not accepted or used prohibited foreign contributions.

Directly affected

Federally recognized sovereign tribal nations

Tribal nations are explicitly exempted from the restrictions on foreign contributions.

Directly affected

Foreign corporations and persons

Foreign entities and individuals are prohibited from giving money or in-kind goods to influence ballot measure elections in Arizona.

Key Facts

Foreign corporations, persons, and foreign nongovernmental sources are prohibited from giving monies, in-kind goods, or services to influence ballot measure, question, issue, or proposition elections.
Persons, entities, or committees required to file campaign finance reports must certify under penalty of perjury that they have not accepted or used prohibited foreign contributions.
Federally recognized sovereign tribal nations are explicitly exempt from the foreign contribution prohibition.
The Secretary of State is directed to submit this proposition to the voters at the next general election.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is banned from contributing to ballot measure campaigns under this measure?

Foreign corporations, foreign persons, and foreign nongovernmental sources are prohibited from contributing money or in-kind goods and services to influence ballot measures.

Are tribal nations affected by the restriction?

No, federally recognized sovereign tribal nations are explicitly exempt from the section.

What is required of campaign committees filing financial reports?

Filers must certify under penalty of perjury in their campaign finance reports that they have not accepted or used prohibited foreign contributions.

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Where This Stands

This resolution did not become law - Died at adjournment · passed the Senate · in House committee.

Procedural history

12 actions

Mar 25, 2026HouseCommittee
DP
Mar 17, 2026HouseFloor
House Second Reading
Mar 16, 2026HouseIntroduced
House First Reading
Mar 9, 2026House
Transmit to House
Mar 9, 2026SenateFloor
PASSED
Mar 3, 2026SenateCommittee
DPA

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Feb 23, 2026Senate
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Jan 26, 2026Senate
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Jan 21, 2026SenateCommittee
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Jan 14, 2026SenateFloor
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Jan 12, 2026SenateIntroduced
Senate First Reading
Dec 29, 2025SenateIntroduced
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