firefighters; bill of rights

HB 2942 establishes a "Firefighters Bill of Rights" in Arizona, directly affecting all nonprobationary firefighters employed by the state or local governments, including those working through private contracts or emergency medical services. The bill requires that disciplinary actions (like dismissal or suspension) only occur for "just cause," defined as fair notice of misconduct, evidence supporting the claim, and proportionality to the offense. Key provisions include requiring employers to notify firefighters of complaints within seven days, allowing them to have a coworker (not an attorney) present during interviews, and permitting firefighters to record their own interviews. It also mandates that employers provide disciplinary history for similar cases before imposing penalties.