foreign principals; lobbyists; registration; fund

SB 1757 requires foreign governments, political parties, and foreign-owned businesses (called "foreign principals") to register with Arizona's Department of Homeland Security and publicly disclose their lobbyists. Foreign principals must submit initial registrations, update information within five business days of changes, and reregister annually by January 2027 (and on December 1 of even years). Lobbyists for these entities must disclose their foreign principal affiliation to legislators and public officials during lobbying efforts. Violations, such as false registration details, are punishable as class 1 misdemeanors, and registration fees fund a new "foreign principal lobbyist registration fund."