Arizona § 18-303 - Reporting of public funding for public communications

Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 18-303 — Reporting of public funding for public communications, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 18-303. Reporting of public funding for public communications

A. Every local government shall report to the department of administration all expenditures for communications that promote an individual elected public official and that include the official's name or physical likeness.  This subsection does not apply to communications that are required by statute, ordinance or rule and activities that are conducted in the normal course of the local government's operations, including routine communications such as regular agendas, notices, regular reports and minutes of meetings.

B. The department shall maintain a searchable database of these expenditures, including the type of medium and total expenditures.

 

Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 18-303

What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 18-303 cover?

Section 18-303 ("Reporting of public funding for public communications") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Arizona § 18-303?

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