constitutional amendments; foreign contributions prohibited

HB 2009 prohibits foreign nationals from contributing to committees organized to influence constitutional amendment ballot measures in Arizona. It directly affects committees collecting signatures or campaigning on such measures, requiring them to verify contributors' status, return prohibited funds within 10 days, and file detailed reports with the Secretary of State about funding sources. The bill mandates prominent disclaimers if over 20% of funding comes from nonresidents and classifies violations as a class 1 misdemeanor with potential civil penalties. It defines "foreign national" broadly to include non-citizens, foreign governments, and entities with foreign ownership, while allowing exceptions for compliant federal committees and independent expenditures.