Forty-seventh Legislature
Second Regular Session
SENATE CAUCUS CALENDAR
(Bills on calendar pending action by Committee on Rules)
March 7, 2006
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Bill Number |
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Committee |
Date |
Action |
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Committee on CED
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HB 2096 |
weights and measures; reference standards |
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SPONSOR: |
REAGAN |
CED |
3/1/2006 |
DP |
(7-0-1-0) |
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(NV: ALLEN C) |
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RULES |
3/6/2006 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Changes the name of the primary standards to reference standards, conforming Department of Weights and Measures’ statutes to national standards.
For Bill: Dennis Ehrhart, Dept. of Weights and Measures (03/01/2006); Bryan Ginter, Self (02/26/2006)
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HB 2273 |
corporations and LLC omnibus |
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SPONSOR: |
REAGAN |
CED |
3/1/2006 |
DPA |
(7-0-1-0) |
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(NV: ALLEN C) |
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RULES |
3/6/2006 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Effective January 1, 2007, makes numerous changes to corporation and limited liability corporation statutes.
For Bill: Lace Collins, Arizona Corporation Commission (03/01/2006); Paul Cruikshank, Arizona Credit Union League (03/01/2006); Austin De Bey, Arizona Credit Union League (01/17/2006); Scott DeWald, Self (01/18/2006); Bryan Ginter, Self (02/26/2006); Dave Raber, Arizona Corporation Commission (02/27/2006)
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SB 1259 |
tobacco products; storage and display |
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SPONSOR: |
MIRANDA R |
CED |
2/8/2006 |
DPA |
(5-2-1-0) |
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(No: BLENDU,ALLEN C NV: CHEUVRONT) |
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RULES |
3/6/2006 |
PFCA |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requires employee assistance in order to access tobacco products in businesses where tobacco products are sold and preempts all municipal ordinances regarding the storage and display of tobacco products.
For Bill: Kevin DeMenna, AZ Cancer Society/AZ Lung Association (02/08/2006); Shannon Harper, American Heart Association (02/07/2006); John Mangum, Arizona Food Marketing Alliance (02/08/2006); Rip Wilson, Altria (02/08/2006)
Against Bill: Steve Barclay, Cigar Association of America (02/08/2006)
Neutral: Barry Aarons, SingleStick (02/08/2006)
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Committee on APPROP
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HB 2186 |
state annual financial report; format |
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SPONSOR: |
BIGGS |
APPROP |
2/28/2006 |
DP |
(10-0-1-0) |
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(NV: ARZBERGER) |
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RULES |
3/6/2006 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requires the Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA) to submit a copy of the annual financial report to the Legislature. Requires the report to itemize and separate federal monies from state monies.
For Bill: Joseph Garner, Self (02/27/2006)
Against Bill: Bryan Ginter, Self (02/23/2006)
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SB 1384 |
teratogen program; excise tax; repeal |
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SPONSOR: |
CANNELL |
APPROP |
2/7/2006 |
DPA |
(10-0-1-0) |
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(NV: WARING) |
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RULES |
3/6/2006 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Appropriates $120,000 from the state General Fund in Fiscal Year 2006-2007 to the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center for the Teratogen Information Program to replace declining revenues from the telecommunication services excise tax (TET)
For Bill: Dee Quinn, Arizona Teratogen Information Program, Self (02/07/2006)
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SB 1412 |
appropriation; state museum; Rio Nuevo |
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SPONSOR: |
BEE |
GOV |
2/13/2006 |
W/D |
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APPROP |
2/21/2006 |
DPA |
(7-4-0-0) |
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(No: GOULD,WARING,JOHNSON,HUPPENTHAL) |
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RULES |
2/27/2006 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Appropriates $1.6 million from the state General Fund in FY 2006-2007 to the Arizona Historical Society for the construction planning phase of a state museum in the Rio Nuevo project in Tucson contingent upon $1.6 million being raised by public or private funds and to be named the Arizona History Museum Building at Rio Nuevo.
For Bill: Vicki Berger, Arizona Historical Society (02/21/2006); Norma Jean Coulter, Arizona State Historical Society (02/21/2006); Pete Dimas, Self (02/21/2006); Megan Gately, Arizona Historical Society (02/21/2006); Bryan Ginter, Self (02/17/2006); Jim Norton, Arizona Historical Society (02/21/2006); Anne Woosley, Arizona Historical Society (02/21/2006); Ed Wren, Arizona Hotel & Lodging Association (02/21/2006)
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Committee on FIN
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HB 2088 |
taxation; confidentiality |
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SPONSOR: |
HUFFMAN |
FIN |
3/2/2006 |
DP |
(7-0-2-0) |
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(NV: MIRANDA R,JOHNSON) |
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RULES |
3/6/2006 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Modifies statutes regarding the disclosure of confidential taxpayer information.
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HB 2340 |
ASRS; deferred retirement; repeal |
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SPONSOR: |
MCCLURE |
FIN |
3/2/2006 |
DP |
(9-0-0-0) |
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RULES |
3/6/2006 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Repeals the Arizona State Retirement System’s (ASRS) modified Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) program.
For Bill: Tom Finnerty, Arizona State Retirees Assoc. (ASREA) (02/27/2006); Alan Johnson, ASU Retirees Association (03/01/2006); Patrick Klein, Arizona State Retirement System (03/02/2006)
Neutral: Susanne Dobel, ASRS (02/08/2006); Janet Regner, Maricopa Community College Faculty Association (02/08/2006)
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SB 1463 |
sales tax; contracting |
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SPONSOR: |
MARTIN |
FIN |
2/9/2006 |
DP |
(7-1-1-0) |
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(No: TIBSHRAENY NV: GOULD) |
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RULES |
2/14/2006 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Eliminates the prime contracting classification of the transaction privilege tax (TPT) and transfers the taxable activity to the retail classification.
Against Bill: Kevin Adam, League of Arizona Cities and Towns (02/08/2006); Mark Barnes, Pinal County Board of Supervisors (02/08/2006); Scott Butler, City of Mesa (02/09/2006); Karen Peters, City of Phoenix (02/09/2006); Stephanie Prybyl, City of Avondale (02/13/2006)
Neutral: Kim Freeman, DOR (02/09/2006)
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SB 1217 |
uniform local sales tax base |
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SPONSOR: |
MARTIN |
FIN |
2/16/2006 |
DPA |
(7-0-2-0) |
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(NV: CHEUVRONT,TIBSHRAENY) |
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RULES |
2/20/2006 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Allows a city or town involved in a jurisdictional dispute related to municipal transaction privilege tax to submit the issue directly to the Arizona State Board of Tax Appeals.
Against Bill: John Wayne Gonzales, City of Phoenix (02/16/2006); Stephanie Prybyl, City of Avondale (02/16/2006); Jennifer Sweeney, Arizona Association of Counties (02/16/2006)
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Committee on FS
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HB 2048 |
CPS; semiannual reports; child deaths |
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SPONSOR: |
KNAPEREK |
FS |
2/27/2006 |
DPA |
(5-0-0-0) |
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RULES |
3/6/2006 |
PFCA |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requires the Department of Economic Security (DES) to semiannually report information on children who died while in DES custody, the number of Child Protective Services (CPS) investigations completed and remaining open and information on out-of-home placements and termination of parental rights.
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HB 2292 |
child support; court orders |
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SPONSOR: |
HERSHBERGER |
FS |
2/27/2006 |
DPA |
(5-0-0-0) |
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RULES |
3/6/2006 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Modifies procedures for child support obligations and arrearages, including direct payments and credits, and allows a government agency to develop a child support arrearage calculator.
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SB 1267 |
integrated family court; pilot programs |
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SPONSOR: |
JOHNSON |
FS |
1/30/2006 |
DPA |
(4-1-0-0) |
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(No: VERSCHOOR) |
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APPROP |
2/21/2006 |
DP |
(8-0-3-0) |
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(NV: GOULD,HUPPENTHAL,ABOUD) |
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RULES |
3/6/2006 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): An emergency measure that establishes a two-year Integrated Family Court Pilot Program (IFCPP) in two counties. Appropriates an unspecified amount from an unspecified source in FY 2006-2007 to the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) for the IFCPP.
For Bill: Mark Armstrong, Self (01/30/2006); Cynthia Leigh Lewis, Self (02/19/2006); Robin Scoins, Self (02/19/2006); Ellen Seaborne, Self (02/21/2006); Russell Smoldon, Self (02/17/2006)
Against Bill: Bryan Ginter, Self (02/17/2006)
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SB 1429 |
duty to ask and report |
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SPONSOR: |
MARTIN |
JUD |
2/8/2006 |
W/D |
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FS |
2/13/2006 |
DP |
(3-2-0-0) |
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(No: RIOS R,SOLTERO) |
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RULES |
2/20/2006 |
PFC |
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Rep Caucus Action: H Dem Caucus Action: Y |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Creates a duty to ask a minor for information concerning suspected abuse and establishes penalties for failure to ask.
For Bill: Cathi Herrod, The Center for Arizona Policy (02/12/2006)
Against Bill: Bill Copeland, Self (02/13/2006); Bryan Ginter, Self (02/08/2006); Herschella Horton, DES (02/13/2006); Beth Rosenberg, Children's Action Alliance (02/13/2006); Christine Scarpati, Child Crisis Center, East Valley, Inc (02/13/2006); Stephanie Vitanza, Ph.D., Self (02/13/2006)
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SB 1430 |
children; CPS |
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SPONSOR: |
JOHNSON |
FS |
2/13/2006 |
DPA |
(3-2-0-0) |
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(No: RIOS R,SOLTERO) |
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APPROP |
3/6/2006 |
W/D |
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RULES |
3/6/2006 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Modifies Child Protective Services (CPS) processes for removing a child and raises the burden of proof for dependency and termination of the parent-child relationship. Establishes the Family Advocacy Council (FAC) to serve as a resource and advocate for families affected by CPS and appropriates an unspecified amount from the state General Fund in FY 2006-2007 to the FAC.
For Bill: Roma Amor, Self (02/13/2006); Debra Brimhall, Self (02/13/2006); Bob Hanks, Self (02/13/2006); Doctor Brad Kennedy, Self (02/13/2006); Madelyn Leeds, Self (02/13/2006); William Marro, Self (02/13/2006); Elizabeth Rocha, Self (02/13/2006); Robin Scoins, Arizona Family Rights Advocacy Institute (02/13/2006)
Against Bill: Chris Aamodt, Self (02/13/2006); Reshawna Chapple, Self (02/13/2006); Bill Copeland, Self (02/13/2006); John Cregg, Self (02/10/2006); Susan Edwards, Self (02/13/2006); Herschella Horton, DES (02/13/2006); Jerry Landau, Administrative Office of the Courts (02/12/2006); Caroline Lautt-Owens, AOC (02/13/2006); Cynthia Leigh Lewis, Self (02/13/2006); Jenna Lillibridge, Self (02/13/2006); Kay Martin, Self (02/10/2006); David Miller, Arizona Council of Human Service Providers (02/13/2006); Linda Mustain, Self (02/13/2006); Barbara Pearson, Self, FCRB - Removal Review Volunteer (02/13/2006); Beth Rosenberg, Self (02/13/2006); Anne-Marie Salazar, Self (02/10/2006); Donnalee Sarda, Justice For Children - AZ (02/13/2006); Christine Scarpati, Self (02/13/2006); Timothy Schmaltz, Self (02/13/2006); Suzanne Schunk, National Association of Social Workers, AZ Chapter (02/10/2006); Linda Smith, self, serve as removal review volunteer (02/13/2006); Jas Treece, Self - fcrb/removal review volunteer (02/13/2006); Stephanie Vitanza, Ph.D., Self (02/13/2006); David Wells, Self (02/12/2006)
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Committee on GOV
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HB 2701 |
national guard mobilization; border; appropriation |
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SPONSOR: |
ALLEN J |
GOV |
2/27/2006 |
W/D |
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APPROP |
2/28/2006 |
DPA |
(7-4-0-0) |
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(No: CANNELL,ARZBERGER,GARCIA J,ABOUD) |
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RULES |
3/6/2006 |
HELD |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Appropriates $10 million from the state General Fund to the Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (DEMA) in FY 2006-2007 and mobilizes the Arizona National Guard to the border due to the declaration of a State of Emergency issued on August 15, 2005.
Against Bill: Seth Apfel, ACLU-AZ (02/06/2006); Noel Barto, Self (02/06/2006); Ian Danley, Self (02/06/2006); Kit Danley, Neighborhood Ministries (02/06/2006); Thomas Donovan, Arizona Interfaith Nework (02/06/2006); Judy Eighmey, Arizona Interfaith Network (02/06/2006); Art Evans, St. Francis in the Foothills UMC, Tucson (02/05/2006); Ed Flinn, Department of Emergency & Military Affairs (02/28/2006); Bryan Ginter, Self (02/23/2006); Elaine Keefer, AIN (02/06/2006); Patrick Leavy, Self (02/06/2006); Kristen Martin, Neighborhood MInistries (02/06/2006); Molly McGovern, Arizona Interfaith Network (02/06/2006); Jorge Mendez, Self (02/06/2006); Robert Mings, Self & East Valley Interfaith/Arizona Interfaith (02/06/2006); Arthur Carter Rogers, Arizona Interfaith Network (02/06/2006); Dan Sagramoso, Arizona Interfaith Network (02/05/2006); Martha Seaman, Self (02/06/2006); Ligia Umana, Self and NAIC (02/06/2006); Dick White, Arizona Interfaith Network (02/05/2006); Jeremy Wood, Self (02/06/2006); Rachel Yetter, Arizona Interfaith Network (02/23/2006)
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HB 2040 |
ombudsman-citizens aide; reappointment |
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SPONSOR: |
BARNES |
GOV |
3/2/2006 |
DP |
(7-0-0-0) |
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RULES |
3/6/2006 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): An emergency measure that reappoints Patrick M. Shannahan as Ombudsman-Citizens Aide for a five-year term.
For Bill: Bryan Ginter, Self (01/09/2006); Molly Greene, SRP (01/11/2006); Patrick Shannahan, Self (02/27/2006)
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HB 2134 |
nuclear facility; emergency planning zone |
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SPONSOR: |
NELSON |
GOV |
3/2/2006 |
DP |
(7-0-0-0) |
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RULES |
3/6/2006 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requires the legal description of the land within a ten-mile radius of the commercial nuclear generating station to be prepared and recorded in the county recorders office.
For Bill: Tom Farley, Valley Partnership (02/26/2006); Steve Gervais, Pinnacle West/APS (03/02/2006); Bryan Ginter, Self (01/23/2006); Stuart Goodman, Arizona Public Service (03/01/2006); Larry Lucero, Tucson Electric Power (01/24/2006); Russell Smoldon, SRP (03/01/2006)
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HB 2348 |
local warrant payment; definitions |
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SPONSOR: |
NELSON |
GOV |
3/2/2006 |
DP |
(7-0-0-0) |
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RULES |
3/6/2006 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Allows cities, towns and counties the use of electronic warrants for payment of incurred debt.
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HB 2061 |
veterans; proper burial |
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SPONSOR: |
NELSON |
GOV |
3/2/2006 |
DPA |
(7-0-0-0) |
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RULES |
3/6/2006 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requires a county to provide for the burial of indigent veterans and their spouses after allowing veterans’ organizations an opportunity to provide for the person’s burial or for other funeral and disposition arrangements.
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Committee on HEALTH
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HB 2090 |
hospitals; licensure |
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SPONSOR: |
QUELLAND |
HEALTH |
2/27/2006 |
DP |
(5-0-2-0) |
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(NV: GARCIA J,ALLEN C) |
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RULES |
3/6/2006 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Modifies the duration of an accredited hospital’s licensure period to three years.
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HB 2284 |
nursing care board; investigations continuation |
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SPONSOR: |
MURPHY |
HEALTH |
2/27/2006 |
DP |
(6-0-1-0) |
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(NV: ALLEN C) |
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RULES |
3/6/2006 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Continues the State Board of Examiners of Nursing Care Institution Administrators and Assisted Living Facility Managers (Board) for five years. Allows the Board to continue an investigation and discipline a person after the person has resigned from practice.
For Bill: Karen Barno, Arizona Assisted Living Federation of America (02/27/2006); Bryan Ginter, Self (02/22/2006); Allen Imig, NCIA/ALFM Board, Executive Director (02/27/2006); Ken Kidder, Self (02/27/2006); Kathleen Pagels, Arizona Health Care Association (01/20/2006)
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SB 1441 |
medical student loans and scholarships |
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(APPROP S/E: medical students; loans; scholarships) |
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SPONSOR: |
ALLEN C |
HEALTH |
2/13/2006 |
DPA |
(5-0-2-0) |
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(NV: ARZBERGER,HELLON) |
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APPROP |
2/21/2006 |
DPA/SE |
(10-1-0-0) |
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(No: GOULD) |
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RULES |
2/27/2006 |
PFC |
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Rep Caucus Action: H Dem Caucus Action: Y |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Makes numerous changes to the Arizona Board of Medical Student Loans (Board), including repealing the Board’s scholarship program. Allows students who have scholarship contracts to receive loans for the duration of the contracts. Removes the requirement that loan recipients intend to become board certified in primary care and practice in primary care disciplines for their required post-educational service; requires the Board to give preference to students who meet that criteria.
For Bill: Jason Bezozo, Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association (02/21/2006); Bryan Ginter, Self (02/17/2006); Elizabeth Hatch, U of A Health Sciences Center (02/21/2006); Donna Kruck, AZ Bridge to Independent Living (02/21/2006); David Landrith, Arizona Medical Association (02/10/2006); Jake Logan, University of Arizona College of Medicine (02/21/2006); Kelsey Lundy, Midwestern University (02/21/2006); Tara Plese, AZ Association of Community Health Centers (02/21/2006); Amanda Weaver, Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association (02/21/2006); Mike Williams, Midwestern University (02/13/2006)
Neutral: Maggie Gumble, Board of Medical Student Loans (02/21/2006); Pete Wertheim, Department of Health Services (02/13/2006)
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SB 1518 |
prescriptions; duty to fill |
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SPONSOR: |
ALLEN C |
HEALTH |
2/13/2006 |
DPA |
(4-2-1-0) |
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(No: WARING,GARCIA J NV: HELLON) |
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RULES |
2/27/2006 |
PFCA |
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Rep Caucus Action: H Dem Caucus Action: Y |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requires a pharmacy to properly fill valid prescription orders and to attempt to accommodate an employee’s religious objections to prescriptions, subject to specified conditions. Requires pharmacies and pharmacy employees to treat customers and patients with respect and dignity and to ensure a seamless delivery of prescription services. Specifies procedures for when a requested prescription is not in stock.
For Bill: Barbara Burkholder, Arizona Public Health Association (02/20/2006); Brian Butler, Self (02/27/2006); Jeana Butler, Self (02/27/2006); Susan Edwards, Self (02/13/2006); Bryan Ginter, Self (02/09/2006); Jennie Gorrell, Business and Professional Women/Arizona (02/11/2006); Charlotte Harrison, Arizona Family Planning Council (02/13/2006); Rory Hays, Arizona Nurses' Association (02/12/2006); Donna Kruck, Arizona Bridge to Independent Living (02/13/2006); Jenna Lillibridge, Self (02/27/2006); Marge Mead, National Organization for Women-Arizona (02/13/2006); Tara Plese, AZ Assoc. of Community Health Centers (02/13/2006); Mindy Rasmussen, Arizona Pharmacy Alliance (02/13/2006); Michelle Steinberg, Planned Parenthood (02/13/2006); Peggy Stemmler, AZ Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics (02/13/2006); Theodore Tong, Self (02/10/2006); Pat VanMaanen, Self; Arizona Public Health Association (02/13/2006); Sherri Walton, Mental Health Association of Arizona (02/12/2006); Harlan Wand, Arizona State Board of Pharmacy (02/25/2006)
Against Bill: Cathi Herrod, The Center for Arizona Policy (02/12/2006); Ron Johnson, Arizona Catholic Conference (02/13/2006)
Neutral: Janet Elliott, Arizona Community Pharmacy Committee (02/13/2006)
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Committee on JUD
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HB 2013 |
voter registration rolls; juror qualifications |
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SPONSOR: |
GRAY C |
JUD |
2/27/2006 |
DPA |
(6-0-2-0) |
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(NV: MARTIN,MIRANDA R) |
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RULES |
3/6/2006 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Places summoned jurors on the inactive voter list if the juror’s summons is returned as undeliverable and if the juror fails to respond to a follow-up notice sent by the county recorder.
For Bill: Karen Osborne, Maricopa County (02/27/2006); Helen Purcell, Arizona County Recorder's Assn. (01/11/2006); Nicole Stickler, Arizona Association of Counties (02/27/2006); Jennifer Sweeney, Arizona Association of Counties (02/27/2006)
Against Bill: Bryan Ginter, Self (02/23/2006)
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SB 1376 |
capital case litigation; public defender |
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SPONSOR: |
HUPPENTHAL |
JUD |
2/6/2006 |
DP |
(4-2-2-0) |
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(No: GOULD,HARPER NV: AGUIRRE L,JARRETT) |
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APPROP |
2/21/2006 |
DPA |
(9-2-0-0) |
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(No: GOULD,HARPER) |
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RULES |
3/6/2006 |
PFCA |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Establishes the State Capital Post-Conviction Public Defender Office (Office). Appropriates an unspecified amount from the state General Fund in FY 2007-2008 to the Office for establishing and managing the office.
For Bill: Seth Apfel, ACLU-AZ (02/21/2006); Ron Johnson, AZ Catholic Conference (02/20/2006); Jerry Landau, Administrative Office of the Courts (02/21/2006); Dale Norris, Arizona Police Association (02/01/2006); Mihael Ryan, Administrative Office of the Courts (02/21/2006); Mike Ryan, Arizona Judicial Council (02/06/2006); Robin Scoins, Self (02/19/2006); Richard Travis, Attorney General's Office (02/06/2006)
Against Bill: Bryan Ginter, Self (02/17/2006)
Neutral: Edwin Cook, Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys' Advisory Council (02/06/2006)
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SB 1557 |
election reform; manual count |
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JOHNSON |
JUD |
2/13/2006 |
DPA |
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RULES |
2/27/2006 |
PFCA |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requires a manual audit of certain ballots and the appointment of additional election board members in specific precincts.
For Bill: Carolyn Cooper, Self (02/13/2006); Carol Corsica, Self (02/13/2006); Dan E., Arizona Citizens for Election Reform (02/13/2006); Lesley Federgreen, Self (02/13/2006); Bryan Ginter, Self (02/09/2006); Dan Gutenkauf, Self (02/15/2006); Joy Marx-Mendoza, Self (02/13/2006); Carolyn Maxon, Self (02/12/2006); Michael Shelby, Arizona Citizens for Election Reform (02/13/2006); Kay Simpson, Self (02/13/2006); Judy Whitewhouse, Self (02/13/2006)
Against Bill: Dianne Barker, Self (02/13/2006); Karen Osborne, Maricopa County (02/13/2006); Helen Purcell, Self & Arizona County Recorders Assn. (02/13/2006); Nicole Stickler, Arizona Association of Counties (02/13/2006)
Neutral: Randall Holmes, Self (02/13/2006)
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HB 2486 |
schools; textbooks; digital content |
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ALLEN J |
K12ED |
3/1/2006 |
DP |
(8-0-0-0) |
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RULES |
3/6/2006 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Amends the definition of textbook for all elementary and high schools and nonprinted and printed instructional materials for children with disabilities to include digital or electronic content.
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SB 1381 |
failing schools tutoring fund |
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HELLON |
K12ED |
2/1/2006 |
DPA |
(8-0-0-0) |
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APPROP |
3/2/2006 |
W/D |
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RULES |
3/6/2006 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): An emergency measure expanding the purposes of the Failing Schools Tutoring Fund.
For Bill: Karen Butterfield, Arizona Department of Education (01/31/2006); Jennifer Daily, Arizona Education Association (01/30/2006); Janice Palmer, Arizona School Boards Association (01/31/2006)
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SB 1382 |
AIMS test; dropout prevention |
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HELLON |
K12ED |
2/1/2006 |
DP |
(8-0-0-0) |
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APPROP |
3/2/2006 |
W/D |
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RULES |
3/6/2006 |
PFCA |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): An emergency measure expanding the services of the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) Intervention and Dropout Prevention Program to include middle school pupils and any pupil for 12 months after the student exits the program.
For Bill: Karen Butterfield, Arizona Department of Education (01/31/2006); Jennifer Daily, Arizona Education Association (01/30/2006); Janice Palmer, Arizona School Boards Association (01/31/2006); Sam Polito, Tucson Area School Districts (01/31/2006); Michael Smith, Arizona School Administrators (01/31/2006)
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requires universities and community colleges to provide a student with alternative coursework if the student deems regular coursework to be personally offensive. For Bill: Robin Scoins, Arizona Family Rights Advocacy Institute (02/14/2006); Christina Trefzger, The Center for Arizona Policy (02/15/2006) Against Bill: Doyle Burke, Self (02/15/2006); Elizabeth Cole-Fay, Self (02/14/2006); Greg Fahey, University of Arizona (02/15/2006); Christy Farley, Northern Arizona University (02/14/2006); Page Gonzales, Maricopa Community Colleges (02/14/2006); Maria Hesse, Chandler Gilbert Community College (02/15/2006); Michael Hunter, Arizona Board of Regents (02/15/2006); Marge Mead, Self (02/15/2006); Janet Regner, Maricopa Colleges Faculty Association (02/15/2006); Scott Smith, Arizona State University (02/15/2006)
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Appropriates $15.1 million in FY 2006 - 2007 from the state General Fund to the Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education for the Postsecondary Financial Assistance Program, a five-year university center pilot program, and a five-year university access grant pilot program. Allows private postsecondary education institutions to participate in the Arizona Board of Regents distance learning network and the statewide articulation and transfer system. For Bill: Kathy Alexander, University of Phoenix Southern AZ campus in Tucson (02/21/2006); Lynn Bagnall, Self (02/21/2006); Craig Bartholomew, Self (02/21/2006); Michelle Bartlow, Self (02/21/2006); Tammy Bly, Self (02/21/2006); Ruth Broos, Self (02/21/2006); David Brown, Self (02/21/2006); Lisa Bryant, Self (02/21/2006); Karen Caselbury, Self (02/21/2006); Amilyn Castro, Self (02/21/2006); Jennifer Chenault, Self (02/01/2006); Diane Cook, Self (02/21/2006); Shelley Coor, Self (02/21/2006); Camille Coppersmith, Self (02/21/2006); Brandy Crumly, Self (02/21/2006); Nicole D'Anna, Self (02/21/2006); Carla Dielman, Self (02/21/2006); Shawn Distefano, Self (02/21/2006); Tom Dorn, University of Phoenix (02/21/2006); Bret Dorsett, Self (02/21/2006); Beverly Downey, Self (02/21/2006); Anthony Durrant, Self (02/21/2006); Laurie Easley, Self (02/21/2006); Jean Eisenach, Self (02/21/2006); Janelle Elias, Self (02/21/2006); Tandy Elisala, Self (02/21/2006); Ruth Embleton, Self (02/21/2006); Steven Feldman, Self (02/21/2006); Carolyn Fields, Self (02/21/2006); Larry Fleischer, Self (02/21/2006); Sarah Fry, Self (02/21/2006); Pamela Fuller, Self (02/21/2006); Nicole Gardner, Self (02/21/2006); Thomas Geary, Self (02/21/2006); Sherryl Gibson, Self (02/21/2006); Stephanie Gilliland, Self (02/21/2006); Bryan Ginter, Self (02/17/2006); Michael Preston Green, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University (02/21/2006); Amanda Hackman, Self (02/21/2006); Myrtle Hall, Self (02/21/2006); Stephanie Halpin, Self (02/21/2006); Jim Hargrave, Self (02/21/2006); Ryan Harkey, Self (02/21/2006); Lori Hawkins, Self (02/21/2006); Eugene Hayes, Self (02/21/2006); Rod Hedrick, Self (02/21/2006); Nancy Hennigan, Self (02/21/2006); Jane Hilsendager, Self (02/21/2006); Larry House, Self (02/21/2006); Don Isaacson, University of Phoenix and ICUA (02/19/2006); Kristina Jay, Self (02/21/2006); Marcie Jones, Self (02/21/2006); Jane Joseph, Self (02/21/2006); Irving Keck, Self (02/21/2006); Kawandanell King, Self (02/21/2006); Andrea Kirby, Self (02/21/2006); Suzanne Kirby, University of Phoenix (02/01/2006); Courtney Kitchen, Self (02/21/2006); Aaron Lamont, Self (02/21/2006); Jacki Laone, Self (02/21/2006); Alexis Lim, Self (02/21/2006); Brian Lindquist, Self (02/21/2006); Gil Linne, Self (02/21/2006); Dan Litteral, Self (02/21/2006); Sonia Lopez, Self (02/21/2006); Dianne Maheras, Self (02/21/2006); Diane Mallory, Self (02/21/2006); Susan Mccall, Self (02/21/2006); Kevin MCculley, Self (02/21/2006); Audra McQuarie, Self (02/21/2006); Craig McVey, Self (02/21/2006); Tracy Mendes, Self (02/21/2006); Thad Merrill, Self (02/21/2006); Sandy Meyer, Self (02/21/2006); Amy Miller, Self (02/21/2006); Susan Mitchell, Self (02/21/2006); Lynn Moksvold, Self (02/21/2006); Heidi Moody, Self (02/21/2006); Scott Morgan, Self (02/21/2006); James Mote, Self (02/21/2006); Lynn Mothe, Self (02/21/2006); Donna Myer, Self (02/21/2006); Richard Myer, Self (02/21/2006); Scott Myers, Self (02/21/2006); Donald Newsome, Self (02/21/2006); Laura Noone, Self (02/21/2006); John O'Callahan, Self (02/21/2006); Polly O'Polka, Self (02/21/2006); Nina Omelchenko, Self (02/21/2006); Bryan Palmer, Self (02/21/2006); Beth Patton, Self (02/21/2006); Rennai Payne, Self (02/21/2006); Candace Person, Self (02/21/2006); Scott Peterson, Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry (02/20/2006); Sonia Price, Self (02/21/2006); Phillip Quintana, Self (02/21/2006); Roberta Raines, Self (01/31/2006); Sheryl Ross, Self (02/21/2006); Carin Rowland, Self (02/21/2006); Jared Russell, Self (02/21/2006); Michelle Sandillo, Self (02/21/2006); Nikki Sandoval, Self (02/21/2006); Barbara Sanner, Self (02/21/2006); Tracie Schroeder, Self (02/21/2006); Emily Snell, Self (02/21/2006); Julia Sover, Self (02/21/2006); Amy Stanar, Self (02/21/2006); Tabitha Stewart, Self (02/21/2006); Connie Stonebraker, Self (02/21/2006); Karen Turner, Self (02/21/2006); Fernando Vega, Self (01/31/2006); Marissa Vega, Self (01/31/2006); Michele Waddell, Self (02/21/2006); Tamara Walp, Self (02/21/2006); Willis Warren, Jr., Self (02/21/2006); Mark Weiss, Self (02/21/2006); Junette West, Self (02/21/2006); Timothy West, Self (02/21/2006); Kerry Williams, Self (02/21/2006); Kim Williams, Self (02/21/2006); Cathy Winter, Self (02/21/2006) Neutral: Kristen Boilini, Arizona Community Colleges Association (02/01/2006); Kathy Boyle, AZ Community College Assoc. (02/01/2006); Charlene Ledet, University of Arizona (02/01/2006); Vicki Murray, Goldwater Institute (02/01/2006)
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HB 2322 |
driving schools; limitation of hours |
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ALLEN J |
TRANS |
2/28/2006 |
DP |
(3-0-2-0) |
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RULES |
3/6/2006 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Limits defensive driving school classes to four and one-half hours.
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HB 2345 |
commercial driver licenses; motor carriers |
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JONES |
TRANS |
2/28/2006 |
DP |
(3-0-2-0) |
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RULES |
3/6/2006 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Increases various penalties and conforms specified regulations associated with commercial driver licenses (CDL) and motor carriers to federal regulations.
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SB 1332 |
homeowners' associations; cable vehicle parking |
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(TRANS S/E: auto theft; mandatory sentencing) |
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SPONSOR: |
JARRETT |
GOV |
2/7/2006 |
W/D |
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TRANS |
2/14/2006 |
DPA/SE |
(3-2-0-0) |
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(No: ALLEN C,SOLTERO) |
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RULES |
2/20/2006 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requires mandatory terms of incarceration and imprisonment for first and subsequent automobile theft convictions.
For Bill: Donald Isaacson, Fraternal Order of Police (02/14/2006); Mary Marshall, Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (02/14/2006); Bryan Soller, Arizona State Fraternal Order of Police (02/12/2006); Andy Swann, Associated Highway Patrolmen of AZ (02/14/2006); Thomas Van Dorn, AZ Assoc. of Chief's of Police & Phoenix Police (02/14/2006)
Neutral: Jerry Landau, Administrative Office of the Courts (02/14/2006)
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* Indicates Bill on Consent Calendar
** Indicates Bill on previous Caucus Calendar
“For” and “Against” data on bills is derived from information provided by the public to the Request to Speak system and is current as of the date listed.
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