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Arizona Primary Legal Materials

INTRODUCTION

In the executive branch, the Governor of Arizona can issue executive orders and proclamations, as well as veto bills passed by the legislature.  The Attorney General can issue opinions offering guidance to agencies, the legislature, and others, while the Secretary of State publishes laws passed by the legislature and administrative rules.

EXECUTIVE MATERIALS

​Free Web Resources

  • Executive Orders: Office of the Governor
  • Gubernatorial Executive Orders & Proclamations
  • Veto Messages: Office of the Governor
    • Available online from the Arizona State Legislature as Governor's Letter's.
    • Governor’s messages, mostly vetoes, regarding legislative bills.
    • Also in the Arizona Session Laws.
  • Attorney General Opinions: Office of the Arizona Attorney General, (1999- ) 
    • Formal legal opinions by Attorney General offering guidance to school districts, agencies, public officials, legislators, and court personnel in day-to-day operations.
    • Issued by year-opinion number. 
    • Also available in print in the Arizona Section for the years 1994-2003.
  • The Arizona Secretary of State provides access to legislation and administrative regulations through its office.

ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION (ACC)

Arizona Corporation Commission:

  • The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) sets rules, regulations, and orders regarding public service corporations (utilities, securities) in Arizona, investigates and holds hearings on rate setting, and retains the public records of all corporations doing business within Arizona. 
  • The ACC website posts rules, regulations, adjudications and dockets.