Arizona forces foreign adversaries to register lobbyists and disclose ties

Foreign adversary; lobbying; registration; disclosure

Engrossed· 2026-02-27

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If passed, foreign governments and groups must file lobbyist registrations and pay fees, letting the public see who is trying to influence state decisions.

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Citizens will gain visibility into foreign lobbying, helping guard against hidden influence, while foreign actors face new paperwork and fees; now is the time to support transparency before the Senate decides.

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The facts

What the bill actually says, no spin.

Foreign adversary principals must register lobbying activities with the Arizona Department.
Registrations must be updated every two years or when lobbyists change.
The department must post all registrations online for public access.
Violations are misdemeanors and can be prosecuted by the attorney general or county attorney.
Registered foreign principals must pay a registration or reregistration fee into a dedicated fund.
The Department of Homeland Security is exempt from rulemaking for one year.