technical correction; public records
HB 4018 amends Arizona law to clarify that draft working papers and draft audit files created during internal audits are not public records. This specifically affects state agencies and auditors, preventing premature public disclosure of preliminary audit materials. The bill states these drafts remain exempt from disclosure until the final audit report is issued, after which they become public. The exemption allows limited sharing only with the attorney general or county attorneys for official investigations. The bill passed on March 5, 2026, after being amended to clarify this technical public records exception.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
Signed into Law
Jun 2026
Introduced Feb 9, 2026
Signed Jun 19, 2026
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What changed between versions
House Engrossed Version (03/11/2026)
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Chaptered Version
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2 edits
MINOR
The bill transitioned from a House version to a Chaptered version, meaning it has been signed into law by the Governor. The primary substantive change is the addition of official dates: the Governor approved the bill on June 19, 2026, and it was filed with the Secretary of State on June 22, 2026. The document title was also updated to reflect its new status as Chapter 211.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains unchanged; only its legal status and effective dates were formalized.
TIMELINE
Added the Governor's approval date of June 19, 2026, and the filing date of June 22, 2026.
TECHNICAL
Updated the document header from 'House Bill 4018' to 'Chapter 211' to reflect its enactment.
Floor votes · House Mar 5, 2026
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
18
Key actions
10
Committee
1
Amendments
3
Jun 19, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor
executive
Jun 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED
upper
Apr 14, 2026
Upper · Passed
DP
upper
Mar 25, 2026
Upper · Passed
DP
upper
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
PASSED
lower
Mar 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
DPA
lower
Mar 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
PASSED
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
PASSED
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
DPA
lower
Feb 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
DPA/SE
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
David Marshall
RRepublican
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