HB 2038 Arizona House · 57th Legislature - First Regular Session

technical correction; accountants; investigations

HB 2038 amends Arizona's accounting board investigation procedures to clarify the process for reviewing potential violations. It requires the board to conduct an initial analysis before opening a full investigation to determine if reasonable cause exists for a violation of accounting rules. The bill specifies that the board or an authorized committee may designate qualified personnel as investigators, who must submit reports detailing findings and recommendations. This procedural change directly affects the Arizona State Board of Accountancy and accountants facing potential disciplinary actions under the state's accounting regulations.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

House Passage

Feb 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Jan 8, 2025 Last action Mar 31, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced Version → House Engrossed Version · 5 edits · Feb 25, 2025

MODERATE

The bill was completely rewritten from a technical correction about certified public accountants to a new voter registration law requiring proof of U.S. citizenship. This represents a fundamental change in subject matter, shifting from professional regulation to election administration.

Scope change

The bill's scope changed entirely from regulating certified public accountants to establishing voter registration requirements for citizenship verification.

SCOPE

Removed all provisions related to certified public accountant investigations, board rules, and disciplinary procedures.

ELIGIBILITY

Added requirements for registered voters to provide satisfactory proof of United States citizenship to maintain voter registration status.

TIMELINE

Established a 60-day notice period and 35-day window for voters to provide citizenship proof, with grandfathering for voters registered on or before January 24, 2005.

Set a repeal date of December 31, 2026, for the new citizenship verification requirements.

ENFORCEMENT

Added procedures for county recorders to move non-compliant voters to 'not registered' status and cancel records after the next general election if citizenship proof is not provided.

Floor votes · House Feb 25, 2025

How they voted

33–27

Passed

Total votes 60

Feb 25, 2025

D Democratic27

27 Nay

100% Nay

R Republican33

33 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Committee

Amendments

Feb 25, 2025

Lower · Passed

PASSED

lower

Feb 20, 2025

Lower · Passed

DPA

lower

Feb 12, 2025

Lower · Passed

DPA/SE

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors