StateArizona

SB 1039: attorney discipline investigations; costs

Mark FinchemVetoed

SB 1039 status: Vetoed — Vetoed by Governor (updated Jun 19, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score50/100 civic fit
RiskHigh risk
ImpactModerate impact 40/100

Bill summary

Official

attorney discipline investigations; costs. Currently in Senate.

Key analysis

Constitutionality70%
Bipartisan30%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental impact identified.

Risks

  • No direct environmental impact identified.

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Potential for cost-shifting in regulatory administration.

Risks

  • Fiscal impact on legal oversight bodies is unknown without text.

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Could clarify financial burdens in disciplinary proceedings.

Risks

  • Transparency of disciplinary funding remains an concern.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

Bill metadata only

Warning

The regulatory impact on the bar association's disciplinary process cannot be verified.

Limitation

Analysis based on bill title and metadata only.

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Where it stands

Vetoed by Governor

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete
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Enacted

Upcoming
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