noncitizen; alien; terminology

Summary

The bill rewrites dozens of Arizona laws to use the term “noncitizen” instead of “alien” and adds new citizenship or lawful‑residence requirements for liquor licenses, professional licenses, public‑works jobs, and adoption. It also bars cities, counties and state agencies from employing or assisting people who are not lawfully present, and limits certain benefits and damages for them. The measure failed to pass the Senate.

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