Arizona SB 1128: state agencies; payments; cryptocurrency

Bill Text

SB1128 - 572R - S Ver 

 Senate Engrossed

 study committee; 
 scrap metal theft

 State of Arizona

 Senate

 Fifty-seventh Legislature

 Second Regular Session

 2026

 SENATE BILL 1128

AN 
ACT

establishing a study committee on scrap 
metal theft.

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Be it 
enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:

Section 1. Study 
committee on scrap metal theft; membership duties; report; delayed repeal

A. The study committee on 
scrap metal theft is established consisting of the following members:

1. Two persons who are 
currently certified as peace officers pursuant to title 41, chapter 12, article 
8, Arizona Revised Statutes, and who have experience in scrap metal theft in 
this state. The president of the senate and the speaker of the house 
of representatives shall each appoint one member.

2. Two persons who are 
currently registered as scrap metal dealers pursuant to title 44, chapter 11, 
article 3.1, Arizona Revised Statutes.� The president of the senate and the 
speaker of the house of representatives shall each appoint one member.

3. One member of the public 
who has been impacted by scrap metal theft and one person who represents the 
telecommunications industry. The president of the senate and the 
speaker of the house of representatives shall each appoint one member.

4. One person from the 
Maricopa county attorney's office who can provide information on scrap metal 
theft prosecutions and who is appointed by the Maricopa county attorney.

5. One person who has 
experience or expertise that is relevant to scrap metal theft, public safety or 
regulated industries and who is appointed by the governor.

B. The study committee 
shall:

1. Examine whether title 
44, chapter 11, article 3.1, Arizona Revised Statutes, deters crime.

2. Evaluate the scrap metal 
industry's costs spent for complying with title 44, chapter 11, article 3.1, 
Arizona Revised Statutes.

3. Review title 44, chapter 
11, article 3.1, Arizona Revised Statutes, and other related statutes to 
determine whether the existing civil penalties and criminal fines adequately 
regulate the scrap metal industry.

4. On or before December 1, 
2026, submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the governor, the 
president of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives and 
provide a copy of this report to the secretary of the state.

C. This section is repealed 
from and after December 31, 2026.