campaign reporting; lobbyists; review; appropriation

SB 1715 appropriates $250,000 to fund an external review of Arizona's campaign finance reporting system (under Title 16, Chapter 6) and lobbyist registration/reporting system (under Title 41, Chapter 7, Article 8.1). The review, to be conducted by a third-party contractor, will assess efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness of these systems and provide recommendations. The Department of Administration must submit findings to the legislature by December 31, 2026, with the funding expiring February 28, 2027. This bill affects state agencies managing these systems but does not change existing laws.