Arizona legislation · Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
Arizona HB4049: attorney general; legal counsel; exemption
Status: Vetoed, June 19, 2026
HB4049 - attorney general; legal counsel; exemption
What the bill says
An act Amending section 41-192, Arizona Revised Statutes; amending title 41, chapter 1, article 5, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 41-192.03; relating to the attorney general.
From the engrossed text, February 25, 2026:
AN ACT Amending section 41-192, Arizona Revised Statutes; amending title 41, chapter 1, article 5, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 41-192.03; relating to the attorney general. (TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE) Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona: Section 1. Section 41-192, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to restrictions on state agencies as to legal counsel; exceptions; compromise and settlement monies A. The attorney general shall have charge of and direct the department of law and shall serve as chief legal officer of the state. The attorney general shall: 1. Be the legal advisor of the departments of this state and render such legal services as the departments require. 2. Establish administrative and operational policies and procedures within his the attorney general's department. 3. Approve long-range plans for developing departmental programs therein, and coordinate the legal services required by other departments of this state or other state agencies. 4. Represent school districts and governing boards of school districts in any lawsuit involving a conflict of interest with other county offices. 5. Represent political subdivisions, school districts and municipalities in suits to enforce state or federal statutes pertaining to antitrust, restraint of trade or price-fixing activities or conspiracies, if the attorney general notifies in writing the political subdivisions, school districts and municipalities of the …
Sponsors
- Lisa Fink (R, HD-027) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Governor Vetoed
- : Transmitted to Governor
- : Senate third reading passed (16 votes)
- : Transmitted to House
- : Passed
- : Senate read second time
- : Senate read first time
- : Assigned to Rules
- : Assigned to Appropriations, Transportation and Technology
- : Rules: proper for consideration
Votes
- THIRD Passed (June 9, 2026): 16 yea, 13 nay, passed
- ATT DP (March 31, 2026): 5 yea, 3 nay, passed
- GOV DP (March 25, 2026): 4 yea, 2 nay, passed
- THIRD Passed (March 2, 2026): 31 yea, 25 nay, passed
- RULES C&P (February 23, 2026): 6 yea, 0 nay, passed
- GOV DPA (February 19, 2026): 4 yea, 2 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB4049?
- HB4049 is a bill in the Arizona Legislature (Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)): attorney general; legal counsel; exemption.
- What does HB4049 do?
- In its own words: An act Amending section 41-192, Arizona Revised Statutes; amending title 41, chapter 1, article 5, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 41-192.03; relating to the attorney general.
- What is the status of HB4049?
- Vetoed as of June 19, 2026. Latest action: Governor Vetoed (June 19, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB4049?
- Lisa Fink (R, HD-027).
- Where is the official record for HB4049?
- On the Arizona Legislature website: https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85567/?SessionId=130
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