SB 1189: campaign spending; personal security - Arizona

Senate Engrossed Version (02/16/2026) → Chaptered Version · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was completely rewritten from a proposal regarding campaign spending and personal security for candidates into a new law establishing powers for revitalization districts. The new version grants these districts authority to enter construction contracts, levy fees, and manage infrastructure, while adding specific protections for contractors and subcontractors regarding payment delays and termination rights.

Scope change

The scope shifted entirely from election law (campaign finance) to municipal infrastructure law (revitalization districts).

SCOPE

Removed all provisions related to candidate campaign expenditures and personal security reporting.

Added a comprehensive list of powers for revitalization districts, including entering construction contracts, selling property, and charging user fees.

REQUIREMENT

Introduced new requirements for construction contracts to allow contractors and subcontractors to suspend work or terminate agreements if the district or general contractor fails to make timely payments.

ENFORCEMENT

Added provisions requiring contracts to include clauses for awarding attorney fees to the successful party in disputes over payment rights.

House Engrossed Version (04/16/2026) → Senate Engrossed Version (02/16/2026) · 4 edits · Jun 11, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was completely rewritten to shift its focus from regulating construction contracts for revitalization districts to regulating campaign spending on personal security. The new version adds a specific legal provision allowing candidate committees to spend campaign funds for the personal security of candidates and their families, whereas the previous version detailed powers for districts to build infrastructure and manage construction contracts.

Scope change

The bill's scope changed entirely from applying to revitalization districts and their infrastructure projects to applying to political candidate committees and their security expenditures.

SCOPE

Removed all provisions related to revitalization districts, their powers to enter contracts, and rules for construction contracts.

Added a new section allowing candidate committees to lawfully spend campaign monies for the personal security of candidates and family members.

Changed the bill's title and subject matter from 'construction contracts; revitalization districts' to 'campaign spending; personal security'.

REQUIREMENT

Added a requirement for candidate committees to report these specific security expenditures as prescribed by another section of the code.

Introduced Version → House Engrossed Version (04/16/2026) · 5 edits · Jun 11, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was completely rewritten from a proposal to allow candidates to spend campaign funds on personal security to a new law governing revitalization districts. The original text regarding election spending and candidate safety was entirely removed and replaced with provisions granting districts specific powers to manage infrastructure, finance projects, and enforce construction contracts.

Scope change

The bill's scope shifted entirely from election law (campaign finance and candidate safety) to municipal law (revitalization district powers and construction contract enforcement).

SCOPE

All provisions related to campaign spending, candidate personal security, and reporting requirements were deleted.

New powers were granted to revitalization districts to enter construction contracts, levy costs on benefited land, and manage infrastructure projects.

REQUIREMENT

Strict new requirements were added to construction contracts, allowing contractors and subcontractors to suspend work or terminate agreements if payments are not made on time.

ENFORCEMENT

New enforcement mechanisms allow for the recovery of attorney fees and define specific notice periods for contract disputes.

DEFINITION

A prohibition was added preventing the use of revitalization districts to fund professional sports stadiums or facilities.

campaign spending; personal security

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