corporation commission; securities; jury trial

HB 2044 adds a right to trial by jury for individuals or entities facing securities enforcement actions by Arizona's Corporation Commission. The bill directly affects those subject to the Commission's securities proceedings, which typically involve violations of financial regulations. Its key provision (Arizona Revised Statutes § 44-1975) explicitly states that "a person has a right to a trial by jury" in such cases, overriding any conflicting existing law. This changes the current process by guaranteeing jury trials in these specific enforcement matters.