elections; foreign contributions; prohibition
Arizona's SCR 1005 would prohibit foreign corporations or individuals from contributing money or resources to influence ballot measures (like initiatives or referendums), directly affecting campaign committees and entities that file campaign finance reports. It requires these groups to certify under penalty of perjury that they haven't accepted such foreign contributions. Tribal nations are explicitly exempt from this rule. If approved by voters, the amendment would become law, adding this restriction to Arizona's election laws. The bill is currently pending voter approval after passing initial legislative readings.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Dec 29, 2025
Last action Mar 25, 2026
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What changed between versions
Introduced Version
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Senate Engrossed Version (03/09/2026)
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3 edits
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Mar 9, 2026
MINOR
The bill was updated from a draft introduction to a final Senate version, refining the language to specifically prohibit foreign nationals from influencing ballot measures. The most significant change is the addition of a new definition for 'foreign national,' clarifying that it includes individuals without US citizenship or permanent residency, as well as foreign governments and entities organized outside the United States.
Scope change
The scope was expanded by explicitly defining who constitutes a 'foreign national,' ensuring the prohibition applies to a broader range of non-US citizens and foreign entities beyond just corporations.
DEFINITION
Added a new subsection defining 'foreign national' to include non-citizens, non-permanent residents, foreign governments, and foreign-organized entities.
SCOPE
Changed the text from prohibiting 'foreign corporations or persons' to specifically prohibiting 'foreign nationals,' aligning the prohibition with the new definition.
TECHNICAL
Updated the bill title and header information to reflect the final engrossed version status.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
4
Committee
2
Amendments
1
Mar 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
DP
lower
Mar 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED
upper
Mar 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
DPA
upper
Jan 21, 2026
Upper · Passed
DP
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mark Finchem
RRepublican
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