State • Arizona
SB 1189: campaign spending; personal security
T.J. ShopeEnacted
SB 1189 status: Enacted — Signed by Governor (updated Jun 22, 2026).
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What this bill does
Overall score
Score70/100 civic fit
RiskModerate risk
ImpactModerate impact 55/100
Bill summary
Officialcampaign spending; personal security. Currently in Senate.
Key analysis
Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion60%
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Impact analysis
Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- No direct impact on environmental policy.
Risks
- No direct impact on environmental policy.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- No broad economic impact identified.
Risks
- Minimal impact on the general state economy.
Society
Positive Outlook
65%
Benefits
- Enhances safety for political candidates facing threats.
- May encourage a broader pool of candidates to run for office.
Risks
- Potential for misuse of campaign funds for non-essential personal security.
- Lack of clear criteria for what constitutes a legitimate security threat.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
Bill metadata only
Warning
Vague definitions of 'personal security' may allow for creative interpretation of campaign spending laws.
Limitation
Analysis based strictly on bill metadata; full text is unavailable.
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Where it stands
Signed by Governor
Introduced
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