Arizona 2023 Regular Session

Arizona Senate Bill SB1335

Introduced
1/31/23  
Report Pass
2/8/23  
Report Pass
2/13/23  
Engrossed
2/20/23  

Caption

Deputy constable appointments; website notification

Impact

The proposed amendments to Section 22-131 affect the procedural landscape of law enforcement, particularly in terms of public accessibility to information about appointed officials. By requiring the timely posting of deputy constables' names, the bill emphasizes accountability and makes it easier for citizens to know who is serving as a deputy constable in their area. This could foster greater community trust in law enforcement agencies by enhancing transparency regarding who is carrying out critical public safety functions.

Summary

Senate Bill 1335 aims to amend the Arizona Revised Statutes specifically regarding the appointment of deputy constables. The bill mandates that whenever a constable appoints a deputy, the name of that deputy must be posted on the relevant county or board of supervisors' website within ten business days. This change is intended to enhance transparency in the operations of constables and their deputies, ensuring that the public is informed about who is serving in these law enforcement roles within their jurisdiction.

Sentiment

General sentiment towards SB1335 appears to be supportive within legislative discussions, as it addresses a concern for transparency and public awareness of law enforcement appointments. Lawmakers have recognized the value in keeping constituents informed about their local law enforcement personnel, viewing the bill as a positive step towards improving the relationship between communities and law enforcement agencies.

Contention

While there does not appear to be significant contention surrounding the bill, the requirement for timely website notifications could lead to discussions about the practicality of enforcement and the resources required by local governments to comply with such mandates. Concerns may arise about potential delays or challenges in maintaining updated information on public platforms, but the overall aim of improving oversight is likely to outweigh these logistical considerations.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

AZ SB1239

Deputy constable appointments; website notification

AZ HB2103

Constables; traumatic event counseling

AZ HCR2032

Voting centers; precinct voting

AZ HB2065

Early ballots; Friday deadline

AZ SB1603

Animal seizure; notification; offense

AZ SB1357

Early ballots; affidavits; privacy

AZ HB2547

Voting centers ban; precinct size

AZ SB1236

Internet sex offender website; offenses

AZ SB1204

Animal seizure; notification; bond; offense

AZ HCR2056

Elections; foreign contributions; donations; certification

Similar Bills

PA HB1579

In constables, further providing for townships, providing for bond, further providing for police officers, providing for bail bond enforcement agent, for professional bondsman, for debt collection, for other incompatible employment, for disqualification and for nepotism, further providing for conduct and insurance, for program established, for program contents, for restricted account and for general imposition of duties and grant of powers, providing for constabulary badge and uniform, repealing provisions relating to arrest of offenders against forest laws, further providing for executions, for arrest in boroughs, for fees and for specific fees, repealing provisions relating to impounding, selling and viewing fees, further providing for seizure fees, for election notice in certain areas, for incompetence and for compensation violation, repealing provisions relating to failure to serve in a township and providing for oversight; authorizing county constabulary review boards; imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency; and imposing penalties.

LA HB1289

Provides for the appointment of a deputy constable

LA SB232

Provides relative to deputy constables. (8/1/14)

AZ SB1231

Training; newly elected constables

NV SB381

Revises provisions relating to governmental administration. (BDR 20-1076)

AZ SB1239

Deputy constable appointments; website notification

LA HB239

Authorizes each elected constable of a justice of the peace court in Tangipahoa Parish to appoint a deputy constable (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)

LA SB237

Provides for the jurisdictional limitation of certain city courts and the authority of constables of the First and Second City Court of New Orleans and their deputies and provides for judicial building fund for the Civil District Court for the parish of Orleans. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF)