elections; foreign contributions; donations; certification

HCR 2040 prohibits foreign governments and foreign individuals (non-U.S. citizens/nationals) from contributing funds or resources to influence Arizona elections or ballot measures. It requires election vendors, government entities managing elections, and campaign committees to certify under penalty of perjury that they haven’t accepted foreign donations, with annual updates needed. Violations can result in misdemeanor charges, invalidating contracts, and lawsuits by the Attorney General or qualified voters seeking $5,000 penalties per violation or $1,000 daily fines. The bill, if approved by voters, applies to election administration, ballot measures, and campaign financing while excluding federally recognized tribal nations from its definitions.