Immigration (Citizenship & Naturalization)

HB 2867 clarifies that Arizona driver's licenses are not proof of citizenship. The bill amends Arizona Revised Statutes to adjust definitions and prohibitions related to driver's license issuance, ensuring citizenship status is not required for obtaining a license. It prevents driver's licenses from being treated as evidence of citizenship in any context. This change directly affects all Arizona residents applying for or renewing a driver's license.

HB 2465 modifies Arizona's licensing requirements for professionals like certified public accountants by changing documentation rules. It prohibits state agencies from requiring applicants to provide citizenship or alien status documentation when applying for a license. Instead, agencies must accept a federal tax identification number in place of a Social Security number for licensing applications. This applies to all state agencies, departments, or boards issuing business or service licenses, directly affecting individuals seeking professional licenses in Arizona. The bill does not alter educational or experience requirements for licensure, only the documentation process.

SB 1152 requires applicants for Arizona state or local public benefits (such as healthcare or food assistance) to provide specific documents proving lawful U.S. presence, including Arizona driver licenses, birth certificates, or immigration documents. It specifically prohibits individuals with pending asylum applications from receiving benefits until an immigration judge grants asylum. The bill establishes penalties for agency employees who fail to report immigration violations (class 2 misdemeanor) and allows any Arizona resident to sue agencies for noncompliance. Key provisions include requiring sworn affidavits about document accuracy and exempting certain groups like tribal members from standard documentation under federal guidance. This bill directly affects non-citizens applying for public benefits and changes eligibility requirements under Arizona law.

SCR 1001 proposes an Arizona constitutional amendment that would require U.S. citizenship for voting, ban foreign campaign contributions, and mandate government-issued ID at polling places. It sets specific voting rules: early voting must end by 7:00 PM Friday before general elections, and voters must show ID to cast a ballot. Qualified voters with citizenship proof would be offered mail-in ballots upon request, while in-person voting on election day would remain available. This amendment, if approved by voters, would become "The Arizona Secure Elections Act" and would affect all Arizona voters and election campaigns.