Forty-eighth Legislature

Second Regular Session

 

 

SENATE CAUCUS CALENDAR

(Bills on calendar pending action by Committee on Rules)

April 8, 2008

 

Bill Number

Short Title

Committee

Date

Action

 

 

Committee on GOV

 

 

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HB 2406

county auctions; easement exemption

 

 

SPONSOR:

NELSON

GOV

3/17/2008

DP

(5-0-2-0)

 

(NV: BURTON CAHILL,GARCIA)

 

 

 

 

RULES

4/7/2008

PFC

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Allows a county, with unanimous consent of the county board of supervisors (BOS), to grant an easement on county property for public purposes to a utility without a public auction.

For Bill: Susan Anable, Cox Communications (03/12/2008); Susan Bitter Smith, Arizona New Mexico Cable Communications Association (02/04/2008); Marcus Dell'Artino, Maricopa County (02/05/2008); Molly Greene, SRP (03/17/2008); Gretchen Kitchel, Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (03/16/2008); Todd Madeksza, County Supervisors Association (03/12/2008); Kathy Senseman, Southwest Gas (03/17/2008); Jennifer Sweeney, Arizona Association of Counties (03/17/2008); Michael Wilson, Maricopa County (02/05/2008)

 

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HB 2410

open meetings; public opinions

 

 

SPONSOR:

KAVANAGH

GOV

3/10/2008

DP

(5-0-2-0)

 

(NV: FLAKE,GARCIA)

 

 

 

 

RULES

4/7/2008

PFC

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Specifies that a member of a public body is not subject to the Open Meeting Law (OML) when expressing an opinion or discussing an issue with the public at a meeting not subject to the OML, with certain restrictions.

For Bill: David Gass, Attorney General's Office (03/10/2008); John Wayne Gonzales, City of Phoenix (03/10/2008); Jeffrey Kros, League of Cities and Towns (03/10/2008); Karen Peters, City of Phoenix (02/05/2008)

 

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HB 2466

critical infrastructure information; disclosure

 

 

SPONSOR:

NELSON

GOV

3/31/2008

DP

(6-0-1-0)

 

(NV: GARCIA)

 

 

 

 

RULES

4/7/2008

PFC

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): States that critical infrastructure information provided to a local government is exempt from public disclosure.

For Bill: Jason Baran, City of Tucson (03/31/2008); Jessica Blazina, City of Glendale (03/31/2008); Scott Butler, City of Mesa (03/31/2008); Charlie Cassens, Lake Havasu City (03/31/2008); Katie Decker, Town of Fountain Hills (02/26/2008); Eric Emmert, Arizona Planning Association (03/31/2008); Lisa Estrada, City of Peoria (03/31/2008); Ruth Garcia, Town of Buckeye (03/31/2008); Lauren Girardot, Arizona Planning Association (02/05/2008); Shirley Gunther, City of Avondale (03/31/2008); Dan Hughes, City of Surprise (02/26/2008); Randy Jackson, City of Surprise (02/26/2008); Romina Korkes, City of Goodyear (03/31/2008); Rob LaFontaine, City of Bullhead City (03/31/2008); Michelle Lehman, City of Surprise (03/31/2008); Steve Moore, City of  Yuma (03/31/2008); Karen Peters, City of Phoenix (02/25/2008); Ryan  Peters, City of Glendale (02/26/2008); Stephanie Prybyl, Town of Gilbert (02/26/2008); Tom Remes, City of Phoenix (03/31/2008); Connie  Scoggins, City of Yuma (03/31/2008); Cheyenne Walsh, League of Arizona Cities and Towns (03/31/2008); Jerene Watson, Town of Oro Valley (02/26/2008)

Neutral: Seth Apfel, Self (02/24/2008)

 

 

HB 2113

municipal annexation; finality

 

 

SPONSOR:

MCCLURE

GOV

3/24/2008

DP

(6-0-1-0)

 

(NV: BLENDU)

 

 

 

 

RULES

3/31/2008

PFC

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requires a city or town clerk to notify the clerk of a county board of supervisors when annexing territory.

For Bill: Mark Barnes, Pinal County Board of Supervisors (02/12/2008); Todd Madeksza, County Supervisors Association (03/24/2008); Lee Miller, Maricopa County (03/24/2008); Jennifer Sweeney, Arizona Association of Counties (02/11/2008); Mike Wilson, Maricopa County Public Works (03/24/2008)

Neutral: Jeffrey Kros, League of Cities and Towns (03/24/2008)

 

 

HB 2154

county plans; major amendments

 

 

SPONSOR:

PATON

GOV

3/31/2008

DPA

(5-1-1-0)

 

(No: BURTON CAHILL NV: GARCIA)

 

 

 

 

RULES

4/7/2008

PFC

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Allows a county board of supervisors (BOS) to refer a major amendment to a county plan (plan) back to a planning and zoning commission (commission). 

For Bill: Stan Barnes, Southern Arizona Home Builders Association  (03/31/2008); Donald G. Begalke, Self (03/29/2008); Richard Bohan, Maricopa County Board of Supervisors (01/29/2008); Susan Charlton, Diamond Ventures (03/31/2008); Arlan Colton, Pima County (01/29/2008); Eric Emmert, Arizona Planning Association (03/31/2008); Spencer Kamps, Home Builders Assoc. of Central Arizona (03/31/2008); Todd Madeksza, County Supervisors Association (03/31/2008); Michael Racy, Pima County (03/31/2008); Nicole Stickler, Arizona Association of Counties (01/29/2008); Jennifer Sweeney, Arizona Association of Counties (03/28/2008)

Neutral: Scot Mussi, Home Builders Assoc. of Central AZ (03/31/2008)

 

 

HB 2507

political subdivisions; state endowment investments

 

 

SPONSOR:

KONOPNICKI

GOV

3/31/2008

DPA

(5-0-2-0)

 

(NV: BLENDU,GARCIA)

 

 

 

 

RULES

4/7/2008

PFC

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Allows political subdivisions, public trusts or public entities, including tribal nations, to authorize and request that the State Treasurer (Treasurer) invest trust monies in a long-term endowment.

For Bill: TJ Houle, Self (02/08/2008); Rob LaFontaine, City of Bullhead City (02/11/2008); Hon. Dean Martin, AZ State Treasurer (03/31/2008); Jennifer Sweeney, Arizona Association of Counties (03/28/2008)

Neutral: Scot Mussi, Home Builders Assoc of Central AZ (03/31/2008)


 

 

HB 2834

boxing commission; unarmed combat; rules

 

 

SPONSOR:

PATON

GOV

3/31/2008

DPA

(6-0-1-0)

 

(NV: GARCIA)

 

 

 

 

RULES

4/7/2008

PFC

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requires the Arizona State Boxing Commission (Commission) to adopt rules for unarmed combat consistent with the mixed martial arts unified rules of conduct adopted by the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board (SACB) for five years.  Allows the Commission to establish a fee for unarmed combat events.

For Bill: Jason Genet, Self (02/27/2008); Todd Lally, Self (02/27/2008); Trevor Lally, Self (02/27/2008); Jack Lasota, Self (03/31/2008); James Varner, Self (02/27/2008)

Against Bill: John Montano, Arizona State Boxing Commission (02/27/2008)

 

 

Committee on CED

 

 

 

HB 2474

materialmen's liens; surety bonds

 

 

SPONSOR:

DRIGGS

CED

3/19/2008

DPA

(8-0-0-0)

 

 

 

RULES

4/7/2008

PFC

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Establishes that a surety bond to discharge a mechanic’s lien also serves to release a stop notice or bonded stop notice, with respect to the same labor and materials.

For Bill: Barry Aarons, Construction Trades Coalition (03/19/2008); Stan Barnes, Southern Arizona Home Builders Association (02/12/2008); Rob Dalager, Diamond Ventures (03/12/2008); Kevin B. DeMenna, AZ State Contractor's Coalition (03/18/2008); Courtney Gilstrap LeVinus, AZ Multihousing Assoc (03/11/2008); Yvonne Hunter, Pinnacle West Capital Corps/Suncor (03/12/2008); Spencer Kamps, Home Builders Association of Central Arizona (03/19/2008); Mark Minter, Arizona Builders' Alliance (03/19/2008); Scot Mussi, Home Builders Assoc. of Central AZ (02/13/2008); Farrell Quinlan, Arizona Contractors Association (03/19/2008); Jeff Sandquist, Robson Communities (03/12/2008)

Against Bill: Michael Boyd, Self (03/12/2008); Mike Boyd, MKB Construction (03/12/2008); Carla Brandt, Cobra Stucco (03/12/2008); Carol Floco, American Subcontractors Assoc. of Arizona (03/11/2008); Carol Floco, American Subcontractors Assoc. of AZ (03/12/2008); Mark Giebelhaus, Self (03/11/2008); David Howells, Self (03/12/2008); Debra Margraf, Arizona Chapter NECA (03/11/2008); Carl Triphahn, PIPE (03/12/2008)

 

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HB 2643

liquor; restaurant licenses; continued operation

 

 

SPONSOR:

CRANDALL

CED

3/12/2008

DP

(7-0-1-0)

 

(NV: ALLEN)

 

 

 

 

RULES

3/31/2008

PFC

 

 

Rep Caucus Action: H      Dem Caucus Action: H

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Continues, until FY 2012-1013, the Arizona Department of Liquor License and Control’s (ADLLC) ability to approve the continuation of a restaurant license (modified restaurant license) for an establishment that derives between 30 and 40 percent of its gross revenue from food sales.

For Bill: Barry Aarons (03/11/2008); Arthur Chapa, Arizona Department of Liquor & Licenses Control (01/30/2008); Ken Cheuvront, Self (03/11/2008); Michael Preston Green, Arizona Restaurant and Hospitality Association (03/11/2008); Don Isaacson, Arizona Licensed Beverage Association (03/12/2008); Mike Williams, Scottsdale Hospitality Group, DSCUS (03/12/2008)

Against Bill: Paul Barnes, Neighborhood Coalition of Greater Phoenix (01/28/2008); Diane Harris, Self (01/30/2008)

Neutral: Jeffrey Kros, League of Cities and Towns (01/30/2008); Dale Wiebusch, League of Arizona Cities and Towns (03/12/2008)

 

 

HB 2826

liquor wholesalers; promotional items.

 

 

SPONSOR:

MCCOMISH

CED

3/26/2008

DPA

(7-0-1-0)

 

(NV: MIRANDA)

 

 

 

 

RULES

4/7/2008

PFC

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Allows liquor wholesalers to furnish, without cost, promotional items to on-sale retailers, limited to $500 annually.

For Bill: Steve Barclay, Beer and Wine Distributors of Arizona (03/26/2008); Michael Preston Green, Arizona Restaurant and Hospitality Association (02/27/2008); Don Isaacson, Arizona Licensed Beverage Association (03/25/2008); Marcus Osborn, Republic National Distributing Company (03/26/2008); Nick Simonetta, Beer and Wine Distributors Association (02/26/2008); Susie Stevens, Alliance Beverage Distributing (03/26/2008)

 

 

Committee on EDK12

 

 

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HB 2372

transportation school districts; lapsing

 

 

SPONSOR:

CHABIN

EDK12

3/19/2008

DP

(7-1-1-0)

 

(No: GOULD NV: LANDRUM TAYLOR)

 

 

 

 

RULES

4/7/2008

PFC

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Allows the county school superintendent to suspend a transportation school district if there has been a student count of less than 100 pupils between the ages of 6 and 21 for three months during the school year. Permits the county board of supervisors, upon notice from the county school superintendent, to lapse a transportation school district and attach the territory to one or more adjoining school districts.

For Bill: Barry Aarons, Winslow Unified School District (03/19/2008); Tim Carter, Yavapai County School Superintendent (03/14/2008); Robert Mansell, Winslow Unified School District (03/19/2008); Janice Palmer, Arizona School Boards Association (03/18/2008); Matt Ryan, Coconino County (02/20/2008); Cliff Schweigert, Chevelon Butte School District (02/20/2008); Michael Smith, Arizona School Administrators (03/18/2008); Nicole Stickler, AZ Assoc. of Counties & AZ County School Supts.  (03/19/2008); Jennifer Sweeney, Arizona Association of Counties (03/18/2008)

 

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HB 2560

school districts; compliance; withholding monies

 

 

SPONSOR:

ANDERSON

EDK12

3/26/2008

DP

(4-3-2-0)

 

(No: MCCUNE DAVIS,O'HALLERAN,PESQUIERA NV: LANDRUM TAYLOR,SOLTERO)

 

 

 

 

RULES

4/7/2008

PFC

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Allows the State Board of Education (SBE) to direct the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) to withhold ten percent of state aid monies from a school district found to be substantially and deliberately out of compliance with education statutes related to the powers and duties of governing boards, school employees and instruction.

For Bill: Art Harding, Arizona Department of Education (02/27/2008); Tom Horne, Arizona Department of Education (03/26/2008); Justin Olson, Arizona Tax Research Association (03/07/2008)

Against Bill: Jennifer Daily, Arizona Education Association (03/26/2008); Charles Essigs, AZ Association of School Business Officials (03/26/2008); Ron Lee, Self (02/19/2008); Janice Palmer, Arizona School Boards Association (03/25/2008); Sam Polito, Tucson Area School Districts (02/27/2008); Michael Smith, Arizona School Administrators (03/26/2008)

 

 

HB 2037

schools; transfer students; late enrollment

 

 

 

  (EDK12 S/E: schools; minimum recess time)

 

 

SPONSOR:

ANDERSON

EDK12

3/26/2008

DPA/SE

(5-2-2-0)

 

(No: GOULD,MCCUNE DAVIS NV: HUPPENTHAL,SOLTERO)

 

 

 

 

RULES

4/7/2008

PFC

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requires public schools to provide 30 minutes of recess daily to each pupil in grades one through six, beginning in school year 2009-2010.

For Bill: Colby Bower, American Cancer Society (03/26/2008); Steve Gall, Self (03/26/2008); Art Harding, Arizona Department of Education (03/26/2008); Tim Vaske, American Heart Association (03/26/2008)

Against Bill: Tom Dorn, Arizona Charter Schools Association (03/26/2008); Charles Essigs, AZ Association of School Business Officials (03/26/2008); Janice Palmer, Arizona School Boards Association (03/25/2008); Sam Polito, Tucson Area School Districts (03/25/2008); Eileen B. Sigmund, Arizona Charter Schools Association (03/26/2008); Michael Smith, Arizona School Administrators (03/26/2008)

 

 

HB 2232

school facilities board; continuation

 

 

SPONSOR:

TOBIN

EDK12

4/2/2008

DPA

(4-2-3-0)

 

(No: MCCUNE DAVIS,SOLTERO NV: GOULD,LANDRUM TAYLOR,PESQUIERA)

 

 

 

 

RULES

4/7/2008

PFCA

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): An emergency measure that continues the School Facilities Board (SFB) for two years.  Restructures the membership of the SFB to include six legislative appointments.

For Bill: Jennifer Daily, Arizona Education Association (03/31/2008); Charles Essigs, Arizona School Business Officials (04/02/2008); Art Harding, Arizona Department of Education (04/02/2008); Janice Palmer, Arizona School Boards Association (04/02/2008); Monica Petersen, Arizona School Facilities Board (04/01/2008); Sam Polito, Tucson Area School Districts (02/12/2008); Michael Smith, Arizona School Administrators (02/12/2008)

 

 

HB 2711

school districts; educational mismanagement; intervention

 

 

SPONSOR:

CAMPBELL CL

EDK12

3/26/2008

DPA

(7-1-1-0)

 

(No: MCCUNE DAVIS NV: SOLTERO)

 

 

 

 

RULES

4/7/2008

PFCA

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): An emergency measure to authorize the State Board of Education (SBE) to appoint a superintendent to a school district determined to have systemic educational mismanagement by the Arizona Department of Education (ADE).

For Bill: Susan Bejarano, Self (02/20/2008); Rod Castillo, Mesa Public Schools (02/20/2008); Art Harding, Arizona Department of Education (02/13/2008); Tom Horne, Arizona Department of Education (03/26/2008); Reyna Polanco, Self (02/20/2008)

Against Bill: Jennifer Daily, Arizona Education Association (03/26/2008); Mark Dowling, Roosevelt School District (03/26/2008); Charles Essigs, AZ Association of School Business Officials (03/26/2008); Paul Hanley, Self (03/26/2008); Marty Jones, South Mountain Laveen Chamber of Commerce (03/26/2008); Ron Lee, Self (02/19/2008); John  Loredo, Roosevelt School District (03/26/2008); Norma Munoz, Self (02/20/2008); Janice Palmer, Arizona School Boards Association (03/25/2008); Sam Polito, Tucson Area School Districts (03/26/2008); Michael Smith, Arizona School Administrators (03/26/2008); John Wann, Self (02/13/2008)

Neutral: Todd Sanders, Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (03/25/2008); Vince Yanez, State Board of Education (03/26/2008)

 

 

Committee on HED

 

 

 

HB 2736

early graduation scholarships; academic year

 

 

SPONSOR:

TOBIN

HED

4/2/2008

DPA

(3-0-2-0)

 

(NV: PESQUIERA,TIBSHRAENY)

 

 

 

 

RULES

4/7/2008

PFC

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Modifies enrollment eligibility and reimbursement requirements for the Early Graduation Scholarship Program (Program).

For Bill: Kathy Boyle, Arizona Community College Association (02/19/2008); April Osborn, AZ Commission for Postsecondary Ed (04/02/2008)

 

 

Committee on FIIR

 

 

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HB 2058

PSPRS; local boards; procedures

 

 

SPONSOR:

MCCLURE

FIIR

3/17/2008

DP

(3-0-2-0)

 

(NV: HUPPENTHAL,VERSCHOOR)

 

 

 

 

RULES

4/7/2008

PFC

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requires a local board of the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) to commence a hearing on a matter before it within 90 days.

For Bill: Mike Colletto, Professional Fire Fighters of AZ (01/26/2008); Steve Duffy, Fraternal Order of Police (01/28/2008); Charles Foy, Arizona State Employees Assoc/CWA (03/17/2008); David Gore, Professional Fire Fighters of Arizona (01/28/2008); Don Isaacson, Fraternal Order of Police (03/17/2008); James Mann, Arizona Fraternal Order of Police (03/13/2008); Randy Smith, Arizona State Fraternal Order of Police (03/17/2008); Bryan Soller, Arizona State Fraternal Order of Police (02/03/2008)

Neutral: James Hacking, Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (03/12/2008)

 

 

HB 2031

insurance; technical changes; definitions

 

 

SPONSOR:

KONOPNICKI

FIIR

3/31/2008

DPA

(5-0-0-0)

 

 

 

RULES

4/7/2008

PFC

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Makes numerous changes to statute regarding the Department of Insurance (DOI).

For Bill: Lanny Hair, Independent Ins. Agents & Brokers of Az (01/14/2008); Kerry Hayden, Farmers Insurance Group  (01/28/2008); Karlene Wenz, Department of Insurance (03/27/2008)

 

**

HB 2479

governmental swap agreements; conditions

 

 

SPONSOR:

ADAMS

FIIR

3/10/2008

DP

(4-0-1-0)

 

(NV: RIOS)

 

 

 

 

RULES

3/31/2008

PFC

 

 

Rep Caucus Action: H      Dem Caucus Action: H

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Allows any governmental entity to enter into a swap agreement and establishes additional guidelines for governmental entities that enter into swap agreements.

For Bill: John Wayne Gonzales, City of Phoenix (03/10/2008); Becky Hill, RBC Capital Markets (03/10/2008); Jeffrey Kros, League of Cities and Towns (03/10/2008); Rob LaFontaine, City of Bullhead City (01/29/2008)

 

 

Committee on FIN

 

 

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HB 2130

residential property tax; homesite area

 

 

SPONSOR:

BARTO

FIN

3/12/2008

DP

(6-1-1-0)

 

(No: MCCUNE DAVIS NV: GORMAN)

 

 

 

 

RULES

4/7/2008

PFC

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Defines a homesite for the purpose of assessing owner-occupied residential property for property tax purposes.

For Bill: Bas Aja, Arizona Cattlemens Assoc (01/28/2008); Walter Dudley, Self (01/28/2008); Jennifer Schuldt, Arizona Tax Research Association (03/12/2008)

Against Bill: Paul Petersen, Maricopa County Assessor (01/28/2008); Keith Russell, Maricopa County Assessor (01/28/2008)

Neutral: Kim Freeman, DOR (01/28/2008); Sean Laux, Department of Revenue (01/28/2008); Todd Madeksza, County Supervisors Association (01/28/2008); Nicole Stickler, Arizona Association of Counties (01/28/2008); Jennifer Sweeney, Arizona Association of Counties (03/12/2008)

 

 

HB 2108

income tax credit review schedule

 

 

SPONSOR:

YARBROUGH

FIN

3/12/2008

DP

(8-0-0-0)

 

 

 

RULES

3/24/2008

PFC

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Repeals current income tax review schedule and establishes new automatic review schedule for selected income tax credits.

For Bill: Kevin B. DeMenna, Arizona Society of Certified Public accountants (01/28/2008); Gretchen Kitchel, Pinnacle West Capital Corp. (01/28/2008)

Neutral: Kim Freeman, DOR (01/28/2008); Sean Laux, Department of Revenue (01/28/2008)

 

 

HB 2692

taxpayer information ruling

 

 

SPONSOR:

YARBROUGH

FIN

3/26/2008

DPA

(8-0-0-0)

 

 

 

RULES

3/31/2008

PFCA

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Allows a taxpayer to anonymously request a taxpayer information ruling from the Arizona Department of Revenue through a representative of the taxpayer’s designation.

For Bill: Penny Allee Taylor, Southwest Gas Corporation (03/26/2008); Kevin B. DeMenna, ASCPA (02/11/2008); Barb Dickerson, ATRA (03/26/2008); Gretchen Kitchel, Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (03/20/2008); Todd Sanders, Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (03/24/2008); Jennifer Schuldt, Arizona Tax Research Association (03/25/2008); Russell Smoldon, SRP (03/25/2008)

Neutral: Sean Laux, Department of Revenue (03/03/2008)

 

 

Committee on HEALTH

 

 

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HB 2521

birth defects; folic acid supplements

 

 

SPONSOR:

BARTO

HEALTH

3/20/2008

DP

(6-0-1-0)

 

(NV: VERSCHOOR)

 

 

 

 

RULES

4/7/2008

PFC

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Allows the Department of Health Services (DHS) and the Arizona Early Intervention Program in the Department of Economic Security (DES) to use data in the Chronic Disease Surveillance System to notify families of children with birth defects about available services. Requires DHS to authorize other entities to distribute folic acid supplements and provide counseling and information services.

For Bill: Sue Braga, American Academy of  Pediatrics - AZ Chapter (03/18/2008); Barbara Fanning, AZ Department of Health Services (03/19/2008); Jeff Gray, March of Dimes (03/20/2008); Susan Higgins, Arizona Public Health Association (03/20/2008); David Landrith, Arizona Medical Association (03/20/2008); Michelle Pabis, Scottsdale Healthcare (03/17/2008); Tara Plese, AZ Association of Community Health Centers (03/20/2008)

 

 

HB 2268

osteopathic board; omnibus

 

 

SPONSOR:

STUMP

HEALTH

3/27/2008

DP

(4-1-2-0)

 

(No: LEFF NV: ABOUD,VERSCHOOR)

 

 

 

 

RULES

3/31/2008

PFC

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Makes numerous changes to the Arizona Board of Osteopathic Examiners in Medicine and Surgery (Board).

For Bill: Joseph Abate, Arizona Osteopathic Medical Assn. (03/24/2008); Jack Confer, Arizona Osteopathic Board (03/27/2008); David Landrith, Arizona Medical Association (03/25/2008); David Landrith, Arizona Medical Association (03/26/2008); Tara Plese, Arizona Association of Community Health Centers (02/06/2008); Amanda Weaver, Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association (03/27/2008)

 

 

HB 2325

behavioral health examiners; omnibus

 

 

SPONSOR:

REAGAN

HEALTH

3/27/2008

DP

(5-0-2-0)

 

(NV: ABOUD,VERSCHOOR)

 

 

 

 

RULES

3/31/2008

PFCA

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Increases the maximum licensing fee the Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (Board) may charge, modifies requirements for the issuance of a reciprocal license and makes other changes to Board statutes.  Contains requirements for enactment and becomes effective on signature of the Governor (Proposition 108).

For Bill: Josefina Ahumada, Self (03/25/2008); Lane Barker, Devereux Arizona (03/27/2008); Holly Baumann, National Association of Social Workers, Arizona (03/27/2008); Tiffany Bock, Self (02/06/2008); Jerry Boehm, Arizona Council of Human Service Providers (02/06/2008); Patricia Bonnay, Self (02/06/2008); Ron Friesen, Therapeutic Practitioners Alliance of Arizona (03/26/2008); Stuart Goodman, Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (03/26/2008); Wendy Guffey, Little Colorado Behavioral Health Centers (03/26/2008); Jonathan Hamnett, Gospel Rescue Mission & AZ Assoc. of Alcohol & Drug Addiction Counselors (03/26/2008); Emily Jenkins, Arizona Council of Human Service Providers (03/27/2008); Steve LeGendre, AZ Assoc. for Marriage and Family Therapy (03/27/2008); Steve LeGendre, Arizona Assoc. of Marriage and Family Therapy (02/06/2008); David Miller, Arizona Council of Human Service Providers (03/26/2008); Shannon Morrill, Arizona Counselors Association (02/06/2008); Jim Roth, Arizona Association of Alcohol & Drug Addiction Counselors (03/26/2008); Carol Stambaugh, National Association of Social Workers, AZ Chapter (03/25/2008); Sherri Walton, Mental Health America (02/05/2008); Sharon Worley, Arizona Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse (03/27/2008)

Neutral: Dana Free, Southeast Arizona Chapter , Arizona Counselors Association (02/06/2008)

 

 

HB 2365

emergency medical services; protocols

 

 

SPONSOR:

CRANDALL

HEALTH

3/13/2008

DP

(6-0-1-0)

 

(NV: ALLEN)

 

 

 

 

RULES

3/31/2008

PFC

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): An emergency measure that requires the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Council to recommend standards to allow for the transport of a patient to a health care institution licensed as a special hospital and that is connected to an emergency receiving facility.

For Bill: Elizabeth Baskett, Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association (03/11/2008); Jason Bezozo, Banner Health (03/13/2008); Michelle Pabis, Scottsdale Healthcare (03/31/2008); Mark Starling, Banner Heart Hospital (03/13/2008)

 

 

HB 2367

health care institutions; definitions

 

 

SPONSOR:

CRANDALL

HEALTH

4/3/2008

DPA

(6-0-1-0)

 

(NV: VERSCHOOR)

 

 

 

 

RULES

4/7/2008

PFC

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Removes and modifies several definitions relating to the Department of Health Services (DHS). 

For Bill: Elizabeth Baskett, Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association (04/01/2008); Kathryn Busby, Cigna, Touchstone Behavioral Health, Mayo, Care 1st Health Plan (02/06/2008); Don Isaacson, Arizona Association of Homes & Housing for the Aging (02/04/2008); John MacDonald, Maricopa Integrated Healthcare System (02/06/2008); Gibson McKay, Maricopa Integrated Health System (02/06/2008); Mitch Menlove, Arizona Health Care Association  (02/05/2008); David Miller, Arizona Council of Human Service Providers (02/05/2008); Pete Wertheim, Department of Health Services (04/03/2008)

 

 

HB 2408

stretcher vans; transport of patients

 

 

SPONSOR:

STUMP

HEALTH

3/20/2008

DP

(6-0-1-0)

 

(NV: VERSCHOOR)

 

 

 

 

RULES

3/31/2008

PFC

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Prohibits a stretcher van or wheelchair van from transporting a person who requires medical monitoring.

For Bill: Elaine Arena, Rural/Metro (03/18/2008); Scot Butler, Southwest Ambulance (03/20/2008); Meghaen Duger, Professional Medical Transport (03/19/2008); John Flynn, Arizona Urban Fire District Assoc. (03/19/2008); John Wayne Gonzales, City of Phoenix (02/13/2008); John Kaites, PMT Ambulance (03/20/2008); Mitch Menlove, Arizona Ambulance Association (03/20/2008); Bob Ramsey, Professional Medical Transport (03/19/2008); Roy  Ryals, Arizona Ambulance Association (02/13/2008); Roy Ryals, Arizona Ambulance Association (03/20/2008); Charlie Smith, Arizona Ambulance Association (02/13/2008); Charlie Smith, LifeStar EMS (03/20/2008)

Against Bill: Stephanie  Shields, Self (02/12/2008)

 

 

HB 2503

durable medical equipment; report

 

 

SPONSOR:

BURNS J

HEALTH

4/3/2008

DP

(5-0-2-0)

 

(NV: ABOUD,VERSCHOOR)

 

 

 

 

RULES

4/7/2008

PFCA

 

 

 

Committee on JUD

 

 

*

HB 2451

election security provisions

 

 

SPONSOR:

REAGAN

JUD

3/31/2008

DP

(4-0-3-0)

 

(NV: CHEUVRONT,GRAY C,MIRANDA)

 

 

 

 

RULES

4/7/2008

PFC

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Outlines procedures relating to the oversight of management software and computer programming used for county election administration, the contents of sample ballots, the tabulation of votes, the processing of damaged ballots and the tracking of ballots and election equipment.

For Bill: Jan Brewer, Secretary of State (03/31/2008); Karen Osborne, Maricopa County (03/31/2008); Helen Purcell, Maricopa County Recorder (03/31/2008); Jennifer Sweeney, Arizona Association of Counties (03/28/2008); Kevin Tyne, Sec. of State office (02/21/2008)

Neutral: Seth Apfel, Self (02/18/2008)

 

*

HB 2478

redaction orders; expiration; notice; funds

 

 

SPONSOR:

ADAMS

JUD

3/31/2008

DP

(4-0-3-0)

 

(NV: CHEUVRONT,GRAY C,MIRANDA)

 

 

 

 

RULES

4/7/2008

PFC

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requires the county recorder to notify certain persons six months prior to the expiration of a court ordered redaction of their personal information.  Allows the Anti-Racketeering Revolving Fund (Fund) to be used for the payment of relocation expenses of any law enforcement officer who is a victim of a bona fide threat.

For Bill: Scott Butler, City of Mesa (03/04/2008); Jimmy Chavez, AZ Highway Patrol Association (04/06/2008); Rob Dalager, City of Phoenix Police Department (03/31/2008); Luis  Ebratt, Arizona Conference of Police & Sheriffs (AZCOPS) (03/05/2008); Bill Everson, Arizona State FOP and Arizona Labor Council (03/04/2008); John Wayne Gonzales, City of Phoenix (03/05/2008); Don Isaacson, Fraternal Order of Police (03/28/2008); Kelsey Lundy, AZ Police Assoc. and AZ Highway Patrol Assoc. (03/05/2008); Kelsey Lundy, AZ Police Assoc. and AZ Highway Patrol Assoc. (03/30/2008); James Mann, Arizona Fraternal Order of Police (03/04/2008); Dale Norris, Arizona Police Association (03/31/2008); Helen Purcell, Maricopa County Recorder (03/31/2008); Mike Williams, AZ Police Assoc. & AZ highway Patrol Assoc (02/12/2008)

Against Bill: John Moody, Arizona Newspapers Association (03/05/2008); Paul Petersen, Maricopa County Assessor (03/05/2008)

Neutral: Jennifer Sweeney, Arizona Association of Counties (03/31/2008)

 

*

HB 2630

concealed weapons; petty offense

 

 

SPONSOR:

PEARCE

JUD

3/24/2008

DP

(4-3-0-0)

 

(No: CHEUVRONT,HALE,MIRANDA)

 

 

 

 

RULES

4/7/2008

PFC

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Reduces, from a class 1 misdemeanor to a petty offense, the penalty for misconduct involving weapons for carrying a concealed deadly weapon without a permit, unless the violation occurs in the commission or attempted commission of certain offenses.

For Bill: Gary Christensen, AZ State Rifle & Pistol Assoc (03/24/2008); Frederick Dahnke ("Dank"), Arizona Citizens Defense League (02/11/2008); Dave Kopp, Arizona Citizens Defense League, Inc. (03/23/2008); Rauni Marsh, Self (02/11/2008); Richard Von Dane, Self (02/19/2008); John Wentling, Arizona Citizens Defense League (03/20/2008)

Against Bill: Jimmy Chavez, AZ Highway Patrol Association (04/06/2008); Rob Dalager, City of Phoenix Police Department (03/24/2008); Kendra Leiby, Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence (02/14/2008); James Mann, Fraternal Order of Police (03/24/2008); Lyle Mann, Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (03/24/2008); Kathleen Mayer, Pima County Attorney's Office (03/24/2008); John Thomas, Az Assn. Chiefs of Police (03/24/2008); Robert Ticer, Arizona Department of Public Safety (03/20/2008)

 

*

HB 2793

census; precinct line freeze

 

 

SPONSOR:

MCCOMISH

JUD

3/31/2008

DP

(4-0-3-0)

 

(NV: CHEUVRONT,GRAY C,MIRANDA)

 

 

 

 

RULES

4/7/2008

PFC

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Prohibits, beginning August 1, 2008 until December 31, 2010, the board of supervisors (BOS) of each county from changing precinct lines but allows the subdivision of precincts for administrative purposes or to provide multiple polling places.

For Bill: Karen Osborne, Maricopa County (03/31/2008); Helen Purcell, Maricopa County Recorder (03/31/2008)

Neutral: Jennifer Sweeney, Arizona Association of Counties (03/28/2008)

 

 

HB 2288

initiative and referendum amendments

 

 

SPONSOR:

STUMP

JUD

3/24/2008

DP

(6-1-0-0)

 

(No: WARING)

 

 

 

 

RULES

4/7/2008

PFC

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Changes election law with regard to the filing of political committee campaign finance reports (reports), processing timelines for initiative and referendum petitions and requirements for arguments submitted on election measures.

For Bill: Jan Brewer, Secretary of State (03/24/2008); Tom Dorn, East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance (01/31/2008); Eric Emmert, East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance (03/24/2008); Michael Preston Green, Arizona Restaurant and Hospitality Association (03/24/2008); Karen Osborne, Maricopa County Elections (01/30/2008); Helen Purcell, Maricopa County Recorder & Az.Recorders Assn. (03/24/2008); Todd Sanders, Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (03/24/2008); Jennifer Sweeney, Arizona Association of Counties (03/24/2008)

Against Bill: Seth Apfel, Self (03/23/2008); Scot Mussi, Home Builder Assoc. of Central AZ (01/31/2008)

 

 

Committee on NRRA

 

 

*

HB 2280

emissions testing; motorcycles; area A

 

 

SPONSOR:

WEIERS JP

NRRA

4/2/2008

DP

(5-0-2-0)

 

(NV: GRAY C,LANDRUM TAYLOR)

 

 

 

 

RULES

4/7/2008

PFC

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Exempts motorcycles in area A from having to take and pass emissions tests.

For Bill: Jim Buster, AZ Dept. of Environmental Quality (03/31/2008); Richard Davis, Self (04/07/2008); Mick Degn, Modified Motorcycle Association (04/02/2008); Ginny Dickey, AZ Dept. of Environmental Quality (02/20/2008); Bill Gilmore, Self (04/02/2008); Bobbi Hartmann, American Brotherhood Aimed Towards Education (ABATE) (02/21/2008); Ray Huston, Modified Motorcycle Association (04/02/2008); Glen Koepke, Self (04/02/2008); Carole O'Reilly, A Brotherhood Aimed Toward Education (01/30/2008); Carole OReilly, ABATE of Arizona (04/02/2008); Paul  Price, Arizona Confederation of Motorcycle Clubs (04/02/2008); Mike Shearhart, Self (04/02/2008); Joseph Tassinari, Self (04/02/2008); Richard Von Dane, Self (02/21/2008)

Against Bill: Sandy Bahr, Sierra Club - Grand Canyon Chapter (01/30/2008); Donald G. Begalke, Self (03/29/2008); Noah Binder, Self (02/18/2008); Jessica Couleur, Self (01/27/2008)

 

 

HB 2334

sale of beef by producer

 

 

SPONSOR:

MASON

NRRA

3/19/2008

DPA

(5-0-2-0)

 

(NV: ARZBERGER,LANDRUM TAYLOR)

 

 

 

 

RULES

3/24/2008

PFC

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Adds beef, lamb and other food products to the definition of “food product” for the purposes of farmers’ markets.

For Bill: Bas Aja, Arizona Cattlemens Association (03/19/2008); Philip Bashaw, Arizona Farm Bureau (02/12/2008); Tom Reilly, Self (02/13/2008); Paul Schwennesen, Self (03/14/2008); Joe Sigg, Arizona Farm Bureau (01/28/2008)

Neutral: Beth Lewallen, County Supervisors Association (03/19/2008)


 

 

Committee on PSHS

 

 

*

HB 2109

interstate compact; annual assessment

 

 

SPONSOR:

YARBROUGH

PSHS

3/13/2008

DP

(4-1-2-0)

 

(No: GRAY C NV: LANDRUM TAYLOR,RIOS)

 

 

 

 

APPROP

3/25/2008

DP

(6-0-5-0)

 

(NV: ABOUD,FLAKE,GARCIA,HUPPENTHAL,JOHNSON)

 

 

 

 

RULES

4/7/2008

PFC

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Eliminates the $25,500 cap for Arizona’s annual assessment as a member state of the Interstate Compact for the Supervision of Adult Offenders.

For Bill: Paul Boyer, The Arizona Department of Corrections (03/11/2008); Amy Love, Arizona Judicial Council (03/21/2008); Mary Marshall, Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (01/31/2008); Brian McMorran, Arizona Judicial Council (03/25/2008)

 

*

HB 2204

DES; notice; documents; electronic service

 

 

SPONSOR:

HERSHBERGER

PSHS

3/13/2008

DP

(5-0-2-0)

 

(NV: GRAY C,RIOS)

 

 

 

 

RULES

4/7/2008

PFC

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Allows hearing officers, appeal tribunals and the Appeals Board (Board) within the Department of Economic Security (DES) to serve notices, decisions, orders and other documents by electronic means under certain circumstances.  Allows a person to electronically file an affidavit for change of appeal tribunal, a petition for review and a request to reopen the hearing.

For Bill: Herschella Horton, DES (03/11/2008); David Miller, Arizona Council of Human Service Providers (03/11/2008)

 

*

HB 2276

child support; arrearages

 

 

SPONSOR:

HERSHBERGER

PSHS

3/27/2008

DP

(4-0-3-0)

 

(NV: GRAY C,HUPPENTHAL,RIOS)

 

 

 

 

RULES

4/7/2008

PFC

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Specifies when past child support accrues interest.

For Bill: Russell Smoldon, Self (03/27/2008)

 

*

HB 2359

border officers; state laws; enforcement

 

 

SPONSOR:

PATON

PSHS

3/13/2008

DP

(3-2-2-0)

 

(No: LANDRUM TAYLOR,SOLTERO NV: GRAY C,RIOS)

 

 

 

 

RULES

4/7/2008

PFC

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Authorizes the sheriff to enter into agreements with Customs and Border Protection for the primary purpose of facilitating interagency communication under certain circumstances.

Against Bill: Jennifer Allen, Border Action Network (03/11/2008); Alfredo Doniz, Self (03/13/2008); Clarisa Flores, Self (03/13/2008); Melissa LePiane, Self (01/26/2008); Alessandra  Meetze, ACLU of Arizona (01/28/2008); Katie O'Connor, Self (03/13/2008)


 

*

HB 2390

department of economic security; continuation

 

 

SPONSOR:

HERSHBERGER

PSHS

4/3/2008

DP

(5-0-2-0)

 

(NV: HUPPENTHAL,LANDRUM TAYLOR)

 

 

 

 

RULES

4/7/2008

PFC

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Continues the Department of Economic Security (DES) for ten years.

For Bill: Joseph Abate, AZ Council of Human Service Providers (01/31/2008); Jerry Boehm, Arizona Council of Human Service Providers (01/31/2008); Herschella Horton, DES (04/02/2008); Kendra Leiby, Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence (04/02/2008); Bruce Liggett, Arizona Child Care Association (01/30/2008); David Miller, Arizona Council of Human Service Providers (01/31/2008); Beth Rosenberg, Children's Action Alliance (04/02/2008); Timothy Schmaltz, Protecting Arizona's Family Coalition (01/30/2008); Jacki Taylor, Arizona Coalition to End Homelessness (01/31/2008); Tracy Wareing, DES (04/02/2008)

 

*

HB 2505

child support; health insurance

 

 

 

  (Now:  child support; medical insurance)

 

 

SPONSOR:

WEIERS J

PSHS

3/27/2008

DP

(5-0-2-0)

 

(NV: GRAY C,HUPPENTHAL)

 

 

 

 

RULES

4/7/2008

PFC

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requires the court when establishing child support, if the court finds that neither parent has the ability to obtain medical insurance for the child that is accessible and available at a reasonable cost, to establish a reasonable monthly cash medical support order.

For Bill: Eileen Klein, United Healthcare (03/27/2008); Kelsey Lundy, United Healthcare (03/05/2008)

Neutral: Amy Love, Administrative Office of the Courts (03/27/2008); Colleen McNally, Maricopa County Superior Court (03/06/2008); Karlene Wenz, Department of Insurance (03/24/2008)

 

*

HB 2583

prisoners; transition programs

 

 

SPONSOR:

KONOPNICKI

PSHS

4/3/2008

DP

(4-1-2-0)

 

(No: GRAY C NV: HUPPENTHAL,LANDRUM TAYLOR)

 

 

 

 

RULES

4/7/2008

PFC

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requires five percent of all Arizona Department of Corrections (ADC) prisoner’s gross wages to be deducted to fund the Transition Program if the prisoner was not convicted of driving under the influence (DUI).

For Bill: Paul Boyer, The Arizona Department of Corrections (04/03/2008); Tom Dorn, Management and Training Corporation (04/03/2008); James Mann, Arizona Fraternal Order of Police (02/11/2008)

 

*

HB 2599

CPS; missing children reports

 

 

 

  (Now:  missing children; notification; procedure)

 

 

SPONSOR:

ADAMS

PSHS

3/27/2008

DP

(5-0-2-0)

 

(NV: GRAY C,HUPPENTHAL)

 

 

 

 

RULES

4/7/2008

PFC

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requires Child Protective Services to notify the appropriate law enforcement agency when a report is received that indicates a child is at risk of serious harm and the child’s location is unknown.  Establishes an additional circumstance in which a child may be taken into temporary custody.

For Bill: Flora M Jessop, Self (02/26/2008); Kendra Leiby, Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence (02/26/2008); Beth Rosenberg, Children's Action (03/26/2008)

Neutral: Emily Jenkins, Az Council of Human Service Providers (02/26/2008)

 

*

HB 2807

immigration; local enforcement

 

 

SPONSOR:

NELSON

PSHS

4/3/2008

DP

(5-1-1-0)

 

(No: SOLTERO NV: HUPPENTHAL)

 

 

 

 

RULES

4/7/2008

PFC

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requires sheriffs and police departments to implement a program to address violations of federal immigration laws.  Prohibits officials, agencies or personnel of counties, cities or towns from being limited in sending, receiving or maintaining information related to immigration status.

For Bill: Brandy Baron, Self (03/04/2008); Frank Baron, Self (03/04/2008); Angelina Carroll, Self (03/04/2008); Sylvia Huyck, Self (03/04/2008); Kathryn Kobor, Self (03/02/2008); Timothy La Sota, Maricopa County Attorney's Office (03/03/2008); Dale Norris, Arizona Police Association (04/03/2008)

Against Bill: Jennifer Allen, Border Action Network (03/11/2008); Seth Apfel, Self (03/29/2008); Ana M. Arevalo, VIP (02/26/2008); Linda Byers, Self (02/26/2008); Susan Charlton, City of Phoenix (03/04/2008); Bonnie Danowski, Valley Interfaith Project/ AIN (02/26/2008); Thomas Donovan, Valley Interfaith Project (02/26/2008); Ron Friesen, Self (02/26/2008); Don Julian, Self (02/26/2008); Alessandra  Meetze, ACLU of Arizona  (02/26/2008); Robert Mings, Self/Arizona Interfaith Network (02/26/2008); Sara Myklebust, Valley Interfaith Project (03/03/2008); Allison Nagle, Valley Interfaith Project (02/26/2008); Katie O'Connor, Self (03/04/2008); Lowell O'Grady, Self (03/04/2008); Salvador Ongaro, Self (02/26/2008); Deanna Patnode, AIN (Arizona Interfaith Network) (02/26/2008); Dan Peitzmeyer, Self (02/26/2008); Martin Quezada, Self (02/26/2008); Michael Salman, Self (04/07/2008); Margarita Silva, Self (02/26/2008); Margaret Snider, Valley Interfaith Project (02/26/2008); Dick White, Valley Interfaith Project (02/26/2008); Zaliah Zalkind-Hawkins, Self (03/04/2008); Juan Pablo Zaragoza, Self (02/26/2008)

Neutral: Ken Strobeck, League of AZ Cities and Towns (03/04/2008)

 

 

HB 2269

DHS; behavioral health; copying fees

 

 

 

  (Now:  abortion; performance ban; nurses)

 

 

SPONSOR:

STUMP

PSHS

4/3/2008

DPA

(4-2-1-0)

 

(No: RIOS,SOLTERO NV: HARPER)

 

 

 

 

RULES

4/7/2008

PFC

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Prohibits nurses from performing surgical abortions.  Defines surgical abortion.

For Bill: Cathi Herrod, Center for Arizona Policy (04/02/2008); Ron Johnson, Arizona Catholic Conference (04/02/2008); Dr. Michael Urig, Self (04/03/2008)

Against Bill: Seth Apfel, Self (03/29/2008); Angela Golden, Self (04/03/2008); Mary Griffith, R.N., Self  (04/03/2008); Shannon Harper, Planned Parenthood Arizona (04/03/2008); Karen Holder, Self, NANPG, AANP, Nurse Practitioners (04/03/2008); Erich Widemark, Self (04/03/2008)

Neutral: Rory Hays, Arizona Nurses' Association (04/03/2008); Pamela Randolph, Arizona Board of Nursing (04/03/2008)


 

 

HB 2574

airports; designated security areas; weapons

 

 

SPONSOR:

WEIERS JP

PSHS

3/20/2008

DPA

(6-0-1-0)

 

(NV: LANDRUM TAYLOR)

 

 

 

 

RULES

4/7/2008

PFCA

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Establishes the offense of misconduct involving weapons in a secured area of an airport and classifies the offense as a class 1 misdemeanor.

For Bill: Susan Charlton, City of Phoenix Sky Harbor (03/19/2008); Gary Christensen, AZ State Rifle & Pistol Assoc (03/20/2008); Rob Dalager, City of Phoenix Police and Sky Harbor (03/13/2008); Kevin B. DeMenna, City of Phoenix (02/13/2008); Richard Gehlbach, City of Phoenix Police Department (03/13/2008); Michael Racy, Tucson Airport (03/13/2008); John Thomas, Az Assn. Chiefs of Police (02/13/2008); Robert Ticer, Arizona Department of Public Safety (02/13/2008)

Neutral: Dave Kopp, Arizona Citizens Defense League, Inc. (03/19/2008); Todd Rathner, NRA (03/19/2008); John Wentling, Arizona Citizens Defense League (03/20/2008)

 

 

Committee on TRANS

 

 

*

HB 2088

motor carrier safety; vehicle equipment

 

 

SPONSOR:

BIGGS

TRANS

3/25/2008

DP

(5-0-0-0)

 

 

 

RULES

4/7/2008

PFC

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Makes various changes relating to vehicle equipment requirements and motor carrier operators hours of operation to conform Arizona statute to federal motor carrier safety regulations.

For Bill: Jimmy Chavez, AZ Highway Patrol Association (04/06/2008); Jonathan Lindsey, Arizona Chapter National Safety Council (03/25/2008); Robert Ticer, Arizona Department of Public Safety (03/25/2008)

 

 

HB 2133

transportation districts

 

 

SPONSOR:

RIOS P

TRANS

4/1/2008

DPA

(5-0-0-0)

 

 

 

RULES

4/7/2008

PFCA

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requires a new transportation district (district) consisting of only one county to be formed if, after January 1, 2009, a county attains a population of 500,000 or more persons, and requires the Governor to appoint a member to the State Transportation Board (STB) for the new district.

For Bill: Mark Barnes, Pinal County Board of Supervisors (04/01/2008); Jay Cross, Self (02/26/2008); Scot Mussi, Home Builders Assoc of Central AZ (04/01/2008)

Against Bill: Michelle Lehman, City of Surprise (02/28/2008)

 

 

HB 2169

vehicle title; registration; electronic signatures

 

 

SPONSOR:

ROBSON

TRANS

4/1/2008

DPA

(5-0-0-0)

 

 

 

RULES

4/7/2008

PFCA

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requires the Director of the Arizona Department of Transportation (Director), in cooperation with a statewide association of franchised new motor vehicle dealers, to establish a schedule to develop a pilot program to accept and use electronic or digital signatures and continues the Electronic Certificates of Title System.  Allows the Director to establish an electronic title system to issue valid electronic dismantle certificates of title.

For Bill: Austin De Bey, Arizona Credit Union League (04/01/2008); John Fischl, Arizona Automotive Recyclers Assoc. (04/01/2008); John Kern, Ecology Auto Parts (02/07/2008); Michael Pierson, Self (02/07/2008); Bobbi Sparrow, Arizona Automobile Dealers Assoc. (04/01/2008)

Neutral: Kevin Biesty, ADOT (03/24/2008); Charity Crawford, AZ Independent Automobile Dealers Assoc. (04/01/2008); Kevin B. DeMenna, Centennial Leasing & Sales (04/01/2008)

 

 

 

 

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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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