Forty-eighth Legislature
First Regular Session
SENATE CAUCUS CALENDAR
(Bills on calendar pending action by Committee on Rules)
April 10, 2007
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Bill Number |
Short Title |
Committee |
Date |
Action |
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Committee on EDK12
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HB 2202 |
schools; adult education fees |
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SPONSOR: |
ANDERSON |
APPROP |
4/3/2007 |
DPA |
(9-1-1-0) |
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(No: GARCIA NV: AGUIRRE) |
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EDK12 |
3/28/2007 |
DPA |
(6-3-0-0) |
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(No: GOULD,GRAY L,JOHNSON) |
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RULES |
4/9/2007 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Allows adult education providers, subject to review and approval by the Arizona Department of Education (ADE), to charge supplemental fees to eligible adults who are participating in the adult education programs.
For Bill: Tim Carter, Yavapai County School Superintendent (02/14/2007); Charles Essigs, AZ Association of School Business Officials (03/28/2007); Art Harding, AZ Dept of Education (01/17/2007); Theodore Kraver, Self (03/28/2007); Karen Liersh, Self, Arizona Department of Education (04/02/2007); Janice Palmer, Arizona School Boards Association (02/20/2007); Sam Polito, Tucson Area School Districts (01/30/2007); Beth Sauer, Arizona School Boards Association (03/28/2007); Michael Smith, Arizona School Administrators (03/27/2007)
Against Bill: Bryan Ginter, Self (01/27/2007); Robin Scoins, Self (04/03/2007)
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HB 2332 |
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(Now: school governing board; admission; nonresidents) |
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SPONSOR: |
TOM |
EDK12 |
3/21/2007 |
DP |
(6-2-1-0) |
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(No: GOULD,GRAY L NV: HUPPENTHAL) |
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RULES |
4/9/2007 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Allows a school district governing board to admit nonresident children from another state without charging tuition if the child is a member of a federally recognized tribe and resides on Indian lands with overlapping boundaries in Arizona and a border state.
For Bill: Kirk Arviso, Ft Defiance Chapter (03/21/2007); Jennifer Daily, Arizona Education Association (03/20/2007); Tom Dorn, Peabody Energy (03/21/2007); Bryan Ginter, Self (01/21/2007); Ron Lee, Ft. Defiance Chapter (03/21/2007); Leland Leonard, Navajo Nation; Lorraine Nelson, Ft. Defiance Community, Window Rock Unified School Dist/Ft Defiance Chapter (03/21/2007); Jonathan Nez, Shonto Chapter-Navajo Nation (02/12/2007); Norris Nordvold, Inter Tribal Council of Arizona (03/15/2007); Janice Palmer, Arizona School Boards Association (01/23/2007); Emma Jean Platero, Self (01/24/2007); Johnny Platero, Self (01/24/2007); Sam Polito, Tucson Area School Districts (03/20/2007); Aaron Sam, Fort Defiance Chapter (03/21/2007); Beth Sauer, Arizona School Boards Association (03/20/2007); Michael Smith, Arizona School Administrators (01/23/2007); Elouise Watchman, Self (01/24/2007); Harold Wauneka, Navajo Nation Council (01/24/2007)
Neutral: Briana Frenzel, Self (02/27/2007)
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HB 2468 |
schools; flag size |
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SPONSOR: |
PEARCE |
EDK12 |
3/14/2007 |
DP |
(8-0-1-0) |
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(NV: LANDRUM TAYLOR) |
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RULES |
4/9/2007 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Grandfathers United States flags presently displayed in public education institution classrooms that are of sufficient size and easily recognizable and not made of paper until the United States flag needs to be replaced.
For Bill: Tom Dorn, Arizona Charter Schools Association (03/13/2007); Charles Essigs, AZ Association of School Business Officials (03/13/2007); Jake Logan, Mesa School District (03/14/2007); Janice Palmer, Arizona School Boards Association (03/13/2007); Robin Scoins, Arizona Family Rights Advocacy Institute (02/02/2007)
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HB 2119 |
schools; open enrollment; OCR agreements |
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SPONSOR: |
BIGGS |
EDK12 |
3/21/2007 |
DPA |
(5-4-0-0) |
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(No: LANDRUM TAYLOR,MCCUNE DAVIS,PESQUIERA,SOLTERO) |
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RULES |
4/9/2007 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Repeals open enrollment restrictions that prohibit a pupil from transferring out of a school or school district, which is a party to an Office of Civil Rights agreement to remediate racial discrimination, to a charter school or another school district.
For Bill: Tom Dorn, Arizona Charter Schools Assn. (03/21/2007); Sydney Hay, Self (02/05/2007); Kevin McCarthy, ATRA (03/21/2007); Todd Sanders, Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (03/19/2007); Robin Scoins, Arizona Family Rights Advocacy Institute (02/06/2007)
Against Bill: Kevin Brown, Flagstaff Unified School District No. 1 (02/07/2007); Jennifer Daily, Arizona Education Association (03/20/2007); Charles Essigs, AZ Association of School Business Officials (03/20/2007); Sam Polito, Tucson Unified School District (03/20/2007); Michael Smith, Arizona School Administrators (03/20/2007)
Neutral: Janice Palmer, Arizona School Boards Association (03/13/2007); Beth Sauer, Arizona School Boards Association (03/20/2007)
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HB 2241 |
school facilities; renovation report |
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(EDK12 S/E: renovation; school facilities) |
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SPONSOR: |
LUJAN |
EDK12 |
3/14/2007 |
DPA/SE |
(8-0-1-0) |
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(NV: LANDRUM TAYLOR) |
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RULES |
4/2/2007 |
PFC |
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Rep Caucus Action: H Dem Caucus Action: H |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requires the School Facilities Board (SFB) to withhold building renewal monies if a school district fails to submit building data needed to calculate the building renewal formula by October 15 of each year. Grants the SFB rulemaking authority.
For Bill: Jennifer Daily, Arizona Education Association (02/27/2007); Eric Emmert, Rider Hunt (03/14/2007); Bryan Ginter, Self (01/27/2007); Monica Petersen, School Facilities Board (03/14/2007); Sam Polito, Tucson Area School Districts (03/14/2007)
Neutral: Janice Palmer, Arizona School Boards Association (03/13/2007); Beth Sauer, Arizona School Boards Association (01/30/2007); Michael Smith, Arizona School Administrators (02/27/2007)
CONCUR / REFUSE
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SB 1018 Title: school districts; tuition agreements CONCUR / REFUSE
SPONSOR WARING CONFEREES FREE
DATE 4/3/2007 SIMPLE
REP __________ DEM __________
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Allows a school district to charge tuition for certain pupils attending from another school district, through a voluntary agreement that includes the methodology used to calculate the tuition amount, timing of payments and a term of no more than five consecutive years.
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Committee on HED
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HB 2138 |
colleges; vocational education evaluation; repeal |
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(HED S/E: math achievement grants; schools) |
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(EDK12 S/E: math achievement grants; schools) |
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SPONSOR: |
ANDERSON |
HED |
3/21/2007 |
DPA/SE |
(4-0-1-0) |
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(NV: ABOUD) |
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EDK12 |
3/28/2007 |
DPA/SE |
(7-1-1-0) |
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(No: GOULD NV: HUPPENTHAL) |
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RULES |
4/2/2007 |
PFC |
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Rep Caucus Action: H Dem Caucus Action: H |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requires the State Board of Education (SBE), subject to legislative appropriation, to award a Mathematics Achievement Grant (Grant) to a service provider with an existing program in public schools that serves pupils with low mathematics achievement scores, by September 1 annually.
For Bill: Wendy Cohen, Self (03/28/2007); Charles Essigs, AZ Association of School Business Officials (03/28/2007); Bryan Ginter, Self (01/21/2007); Art Harding, Arizona Department of Education (03/28/2007); Tom Horne, Arizona Department of Education (03/28/2007); Carol Peck, Self (03/28/2007); Sam Polito, Tucson Area School Districts (03/27/2007); Frieda Pollack, Self (03/28/2007); Kimberly Rimbey, Self (03/28/2007); Michael Rivera, Self (03/28/2007); Beth Sauer, Arizona School Boards Association (03/28/2007); Michael Smith, Arizona School Administrators (03/27/2007); Rick Stephen, Self (03/28/2007); Gloria Weddle, Self (03/28/2007)
Neutral: Jennifer Daily, Arizona Education Association (03/28/2007)
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Committee on FIIR
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HB 2387 |
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(Now: county treasurer; procedures) |
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SPONSOR: |
KONOPNICKI |
FIIR |
3/26/2007 |
DPA |
(5-0-0-0) |
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RULES |
4/9/2007 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Enacts multiple changes relating to county treasurers.
For Bill: Mike Gardner, Maricopa Treasurer (03/26/2007); Davd Schweikert, Maricopa County Treasurer (02/12/2007); Jennifer Sweeney, Arizona Association of Counties (03/26/2007)
Against Bill: Dolores Doolittle, Pinal County Treasurers Office (02/12/2007); Lee Fabrizio, Arizona Association of County Treasurers (02/12/2007); Beth Ford, Self (02/12/2007)
Neutral: Dennis Mattheisen, Auditor General (03/26/2007); Diane Sikokis, Maricopa County Board of Supervisors (02/12/2007)
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Committee on FIN
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HB 2476 |
government property tax exemption; retroactivity |
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SPONSOR: |
WEIERS J |
FIN |
3/28/2007 |
DP |
(6-0-2-0) |
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(NV: CHEUVRONT,GORMAN) |
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RULES |
4/9/2007 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): An emergency measure that retroactively exempts permanent improvements constructed on property owned by and leased from an agricultural improvement district from property tax.
For Bill: Derek Palanchian, Wentworth Webb & Postal, LLC (02/01/2007); Mike Williams, City of Tempe (03/28/2007)
Neutral: Jim Hartdegen, Santa Cruz Water & Power Districts Assoc. (SCWPDA) (02/06/2007); Russell Smoldon, SRP (02/06/2007)
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HB 2627 |
income tax deadlines |
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(FIN S/E: prime contracting; property owners) |
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SPONSOR: |
YARBROUGH |
FIN |
3/14/2007 |
DP |
(8-0-0-0) |
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FIN |
3/28/2007 |
DPA/SE |
(6-0-2-0) |
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(NV: BURNS,MIRANDA) |
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RULES |
4/9/2007 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Establishes a mechanism to determine transaction privilege tax (TPT) liability under the prime contracting classification of former property owners who make improvements that are not included in the original sales contract after the property’s title has been transferred to a new owner.
For Bill: Penny Allee Taylor, Southwest Gas Corp. (03/28/2007); James Busby, Self (03/28/2007); Kevin B. DeMenna, Arizona Society of Certified Public Accountants (03/14/2007); Barb Dickerson, ATRA (03/27/2007); Kim Freeman, DOR (03/14/2007); Yvonne Hunter, Pinnacle West Capital Corporation/APS (02/05/2007); Gretchen Kitchel, Pinnacle West Capital Corp. (03/23/2007); Tim Lawless, National Assn. of Industrial & Office Properties - NAIOP-AZ (03/28/2007); Kevin McCarthy, Arizona Tax Research Association (02/05/2007); Todd Sanders, Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (03/26/2007); Jennifer Schuldt, Arizona Tax Research Association (03/27/2007); Kathy Senseman, Southwest Gas (03/26/2007)
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Committee on GOV
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HB 2486 |
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(Now: county road districts; alternate government) |
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SPONSOR: |
MASON |
GOV |
3/26/2007 |
DP |
(6-1-0-0) |
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(No: BLENDU) |
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RULES |
4/9/2007 |
PFCA |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Creates, and specifies rules for, a county road improvement and maintenance special taxing district (District) for the purposes of improving and maintaining one or more roads to less-than-county standards.
For Bill: Rob Dalager, Metro Water District (02/19/2007); Don Dorchester, Self (02/06/2007); Tom Farley, Arizona Assoc. of Realtors (02/19/2007); Todd Madeksza, County Supervisors Association (03/26/2007); Nicole Stickler, Arizona Association of Counties (02/19/2007); Saul Stolzberg, Self (02/06/2007); Jennifer Sweeney, Arizona Association of Counties (02/19/2007)
Neutral: Mark Young, Town of Queen Creek (03/26/2007)
CONCUR / REFUSE
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SB 1085 Title: constable ethics standards and training CONCUR / REFUSE
SPONSOR VERSCHOOR CONFEREES FREE
DATE 4/3/2007 SIMPLE
REP __________ DEM __________
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Substitutes the Constable Ethics Committee with the Constable Ethics Standards and Training Board (Board) and prescribes additional responsibilities. Additionally replaces the Constable Ethics Committee Fund with the Constable Ethics Standards and Training Board Fund (Fund).
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SB 1114 Title: monuments; memorials; governmental mall CONCUR / REFUSE
SPONSOR FLAKE CONFEREES FREE
DATE 4/3/2007 SIMPLE
REP __________ DEM __________
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): An emergency measure that expands authority of the Legislative Governmental Mall Commission (Commission) regarding the alteration or modification of a monument or memorial and assigns responsibilities to the Department of Administration (ADOA).
For Bill: Tom Smith, Self (01/22/2007)
Against Bill: Bryan Ginter, Self (01/27/2007)
Neutral: Alan Ecker, Arizona Department of Administration (01/22/2007)
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SB 1258 Title: emergency; confiscation of weapons; prohibition CONCUR / REFUSE
SPONSOR TIBSHRAENY CONFEREES FREE
DATE 4/3/2007 SIMPLE
REP __________ DEM __________
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Prohibits the Governor, Adjutant General or any other official from placing restrictions on firearms or ammunition during a state of emergency, while allowing the Governor, Adjutant General or other officials to order the reasonable movement of stores of ammunition out of the way of dangerous conditions.
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SB 1553 Title: county assessors; procedures CONCUR / REFUSE
SPONSOR TIBSHRAENY CONFEREES FREE
DATE 4/3/2007 SIMPLE
REP __________ DEM __________
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Changes the appeals process for agricultural land and prohibits a government entity from assessing split parcels of land at a higher valuation if the valuation was assessed midway through the year.
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Committee on HEALTH
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CONCUR / REFUSE
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SB 1023 Title: burial responsibility CONCUR / REFUSE
SPONSOR HARPER CONFEREES FREE
DATE 4/3/2007 SIMPLE
REP __________ DEM __________
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Establishes a new list of priority for individuals responsible for making final arrangements for a deceased person and specifies procedures for making final arrangements if members of the authorizing party disagree. Establishes a funeral arrangements component of a health care power of attorney and adds a person designated as a power of attorney to the list of priority. Creates an affirmative defense for cemeteries, crematories, and funeral establishments regarding the disposition of a body, and allows these establishments to bring action in court to expedite a resolution of a disposition dispute.
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SB 1100 Title: registered nurse practitioners; authority CONCUR / REFUSE
SPONSOR ALLEN CONFEREES FREE
DATE 4/3/2007 SIMPLE
REP __________ DEM __________
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Specifies that registered nurse practitioners (RNPs) may perform specific statutorily authorized tasks that are currently performed by a physician.
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Committee on NRRA
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HB 2485 |
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(Now: well water; Colorado river water) |
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SPONSOR: |
MASON |
NRRA |
3/14/2007 |
DP |
(5-0-2-0) |
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(NV: ARZBERGER,FLAKE) |
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RULES |
4/9/2007 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Clarifies statutes relating to requirements of proof of rights to use Colorado River water when submitting a notice of intent to drill a well.
For Bill: Fred Breedlove, ADWR (03/14/2007); Bryan Ginter, Self (01/27/2007); Molly Greene, Salt River Project (03/14/2007); Herb Guenther, ADWR (01/31/2007); Don Isaacson, Central Arizona Project (02/12/2007)
Neutral: Patricia Hill, Arizona Municipal Water Users Association (03/14/2007)
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HCM 2008 |
urge protection; Kofa herd |
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SPONSOR: |
WEIERS JP |
NRRA |
3/28/2007 |
DP |
(5-1-1-0) |
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(No: LANDRUM TAYLOR NV: ARZBERGER) |
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RULES |
4/9/2007 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requests the United States Congress to reestablish the Arizona Game and Fish Department as the leading agency in the management of the Kofa herd.
For Bill: Terry Allison, ASRPA/NRA (03/28/2007); Peter Cimellaro, Self (03/28/2007); Suzanne Gilstrap, Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife (03/28/2007); Mike Golightly, Arizona Game and Fish Commission (02/14/2007); David McCasland, Self (03/28/2007); Bill McLean, Arizona Game & Fish Commission (03/28/2007)
Against Bill: Sandy Bahr, Sierra Club - Grand Canyon Chapter (03/27/2007); Donald G. Begalke, Self (03/27/2007); Bill Kendig, Self (02/10/2007); Kate Whalen, Arizona League of Conservation Voters (03/26/2007)
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HB 2443 |
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(Now: user fee; off-highway vehicles) |
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SPONSOR: |
WEIERS JP |
NRRA |
3/21/2007 |
DPA |
(7-0-0-0) |
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APPROP |
4/3/2007 |
DP |
(10-0-1-0) |
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(NV: AGUIRRE) |
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RULES |
4/9/2007 |
PFCA |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Establishes regulations for operating an off-highway vehicle, including licensing and registration requirements, mandatory purchase of an indicia, vehicle equipment requirements and operating regulations.
For Bill: Bas Aja, Az Cattlemens Assoc (03/21/2007); Lea Benson, Arizona Powersports Industry Association (02/07/2007); Peter Cimellaro, Self (03/21/2007); Sanford Cohen, Prescott Open Trails Association (03/21/2007); Jo Crumbaker, Maricopa County Air Quality Dept. (03/21/2007); Chris Denham, Arizona Wildlife Federation (03/21/2007); Suzanne Gilstrap, Az Sportsmen For Wildlife (04/03/2007); Mike Golightly, Arizona Game and Fish Commission (03/21/2007); Jeff Gursh, Arizona Off Highway Vehicle Coalition (03/21/2007); Drew John, Self (03/21/2007); John Koleszar, Arizona Wildlife Federation, AES, (04/03/2007); Bill McLean, Arizona Game & Fish Commission (04/03/2007); William Nash, Self (03/21/2007); Hank Rogers, Apache County ATV Rough Riders Club (04/03/2007); Jeff Sandquist, AZ Powersport Industry Association (04/03/2007); Mike Senn, Arizona Game and Fish Department (03/21/2007); Nick Simonetta, PHV Coalition (04/02/2007); Tyler Steimel, RideNow Powersports & APIA (03/21/2007); Jay Ziemann, Arizona State Parks (04/03/2007)
Against Bill: Donald G. Begalke, Self (03/21/2007); Thomas Ryan, Arizona Trial Lawyers (02/07/2007); Thomas Van Dorn, AZ Assoc of Chiefs of Police & Phoenix Police Dept (03/20/2007)
Neutral: Sandy Bahr, Sierra Club - Grand Canyon Chapter (04/02/2007); Kevin Biesty, ADOT (04/03/2007); Jeff Gursh, Arizona Off Highway Vehicle Col. (02/07/2007); Jamie Hogue, Arizona State Land Department (03/21/2007); Kate Whalen, Arizona League of Conservation Voters (02/05/2007)
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HB 2694 |
racing; pari-mutuel wagering |
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SPONSOR: |
MASON |
NRRA |
3/28/2007 |
DPA |
(7-0-0-0) |
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RULES |
4/9/2007 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Modifies pari-mutuel wagering requirements for live and simulcast horse, dog and harness racing.
For Bill: Elaine Arena, Arizona Thoroughbred Breeders Association (03/26/2007); Tom Farley, Turf Paradise (03/27/2007); Randy Fozzard, Yavapai Downs (02/15/2007); John Mangum, Turf Paradise (03/28/2007); Jim Norton, Yavapai County Fair Association (03/28/2007); Marcus Osborn, Yavapai County Fair Association (03/28/2007); Jeff Sandquist, American Greyhound Racing (02/15/2007); Eileen Sigmund, Horsements Benevolent and Protection Agency (03/28/2007); Rip Wilson, Turf Paradise Horse Racing (03/26/2007)
Against Bill: Jack Lasota, Tucson Greyhound Park (02/15/2007); Luis Marquez, Arizona Dept. of Racing (03/28/2007)
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HB 2780 |
noncontiguous county island fire districts |
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SPONSOR: |
MCCOMISH |
NRRA |
3/28/2007 |
DPA |
(7-0-0-0) |
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RULES |
4/2/2007 |
PFC |
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Rep Caucus Action: H Dem Caucus Action: Y |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): An emergency measure that authorizes the formation of a noncontiguous county island fire district (District) consisting of noncontiguous county islands and allows a District to contract for fire and emergency medical services or require a surrounding municipality to provide the service under certain conditions. In addition, the bill eliminates the authority to form a county island fire district as enacted by Laws 2006, Chapter 2.
For Bill: Elaine Arena, Rural/Metro (03/27/2007); Richard Bohan, Maricopa County Board of Supervisors (03/28/2007); Donna Davis, Self (02/15/2007); John Flynn, Apache Junction Fire District (03/28/2007); David Gore, Professional Fire Fighters of Arizona (03/28/2007); Tim Hill, Professional Firefighters of Arizona (03/28/2007); Lee Miller, Arizona Fire District Association (03/28/2007); Marci Sale, Self (02/15/2007)
Against Bill: Mark Barnes, Town of Gilbert (02/14/2007); Jessica Blazina, City of Glendale (03/28/2007); Scott Butler, City of Mesa (03/28/2007); Shirley Gunther, City of Avondale (03/28/2007); Miryam Gutier-Brown, Arizona Fire Chiefs Association (03/28/2007); Michelle Lehman, City of Surprise (03/28/2007); Brad Lundahl, City of Scottsdale (03/28/2007); Stephanie Prybyl, Town of Gilbert (03/28/2007); Ken Strobeck, League of Arizona Cities and Towns (03/28/2007); Mark Young, Town of Queen Creek (04/02/2007)
CONCUR / REFUSE
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SB 1310 Title: underground storage tanks CONCUR / REFUSE
SPONSOR FLAKE CONFEREES FREE
DATE 4/3/2007 SIMPLE
REP __________ DEM __________
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Makes changes to statutes related to the Underground Storage Tank (UST) Program, including owner operator liability costs, reimbursement applications and the Technical Appeals Panel.
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Committee on JUD
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HB 2016 |
state employees; recognition; technical correction |
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(JUD S/E: material witness; release; detention; deposition) |
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SPONSOR: |
MCCLURE |
JUD |
3/26/2007 |
DPA/SE |
(6-0-1-0) |
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(NV: MIRANDA) |
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RULES |
4/9/2007 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Allows the detainment of a witness whose testimony is material to a criminal proceeding involving human smuggling.
For Bill: Ray Churay, Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (03/26/2007); Donald Conrad, Office of the State Attorney General (03/26/2007); Edwin Cook, Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys' Advisory Council (03/26/2007); Thomas Van Dorn, AZ Assoc of Chiefs of Police & Phoenix Police Dept (03/26/2007)
Against Bill: Kathleen Carey, Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice (03/26/2007)
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HB 2342 |
unlawful sexual conduct involving prisoners |
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SPONSOR: |
BURNS J |
JUD |
3/19/2007 |
DPA |
(5-0-2-0) |
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(NV: HALE,WARING) |
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RULES |
4/9/2007 |
PFCA |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Changes the list of persons prohibited from sexual conduct in correctional facilities and broadens the definition of unlawful sexual conduct.
For Bill: Paul Boyer, The Arizona Department of Corrections (03/19/2007); Debra Brimhall, Self (02/06/2007); Ray Churay, Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (03/19/2007); Marcella Crane, Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections (03/19/2007); Gayla Franks, Self (01/26/2007); John Ronquillo, Arizona Sheriffs Association (02/14/2007); Robin Scoins, Arizona Family Rights Advocacy Institute (02/06/2007); Bryan Soller, Arizona State Fraternal Order of Police (01/28/2007); Thomas Van Dorn, AZ Assoc of Chiefs of Police & Phoenix Police Dept (03/19/2007)
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HB 2690 |
clean elections; amendments |
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SPONSOR: |
REAGAN |
JUD |
3/26/2007 |
DPA |
(7-0-0-0) |
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RULES |
4/2/2007 |
PFCA |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Changes election law with regard to contribution limits and changes clean elections law with regard to contribution and spending limits, lobbyist fees, equal funding of candidates, commissioner nominations, voter education, filing and definitions. Contains requirements for enactment for initiatives and referendums (Proposition 105).
For Bill: Sandy Bahr, Sierra Club - Grand Canyon Chapter (03/24/2007); Donald G. Begalke, Self (03/26/2007); Linda Brown, Arizona Advocacy Network (03/26/2007); Eric Ehst, Clean Elections Institute (03/26/2007); Michael Preston Green, Boeing; BNSF Railroad; AZ Restaurant Association; Southwest Airlines; El Paso Corporation (02/13/2007); Matt Jewett, Self (03/23/2007); Todd Lang, Citizens Clean Elections Commission (CCEC) (03/26/2007); Gini McGirr, League of Women Voters of Arizona (03/26/2007); Russell Smoldon, SRP (03/26/2007)
Against Bill: Jennifer Daily, Arizona Education Association (02/13/2007); Bill Kendig, Self (02/10/2007)
CONCUR / REFUSE
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SB 1555 Title: residency restrictions; schools; child care CONCUR / REFUSE
SPONSOR TIBSHRAENY CONFEREES FREE
DATE 4/3/2007 SIMPLE
REP __________ DEM __________
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Restricts Level 3 sex offenders from residing within 700 feet of a school or child care facility.
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Committee on PSHS
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HB 2209 |
law enforcement officers; misconduct interviews |
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ADAMS |
PSHS |
3/29/2007 |
DP |
(6-0-1-0) |
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RULES |
4/9/2007 |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Specifies an additional requirement for employers of law enforcement and probation officers when conducting misconduct interviews.
For Bill: Martin Bihn, AZCOPS (03/29/2007); Marcella Crane, AZ Department of Juvenile Corrections (03/29/2007); Michael Culhane, Deputies Law Enforcement Association (03/28/2007); Steve Duffy, Fraternal Order of Police (01/15/2007); Luis Ebratt, Arizona Probation Officers Association, President (03/28/2007); Bill Everson, Fraternal Order of Police, Arizona Labor Council (02/11/2007); Bryan Ginter, Self (01/15/2007); Mark Hafrey, Phoenix Police Sergeants and Lieutenants Assoc. (03/28/2007); Judy Henkel, State Personnel Board (03/29/2007); Don Isaacson, Fraternal Order of Police and Central Az Project (03/26/2007); Jake Jacobsen, Phoenix Law Enforcement Association (03/28/2007); Kelsey Lundy, AZ Police Assn (03/29/2007); Dale Norris, Arizona Police Association (03/26/2007); Jim Parks, President, AZCOPS (02/13/2007); Joseph Shelley, Mesa Police Association (03/28/2007); Eileen Sigmund, Az Police Assoc (02/13/2007); Bryan Soller, Arizona State Fraternal Order of Police (02/11/2007); Andy Swann, Associated Highway Patrolmen of Arizona (03/29/2007); Matthew Taylor, Fraternal Order of Police (02/11/2007); Danny Thomas, Arizona Liquor Police Officer's Association (03/28/2007); Mike Williams, Associated Highway Patrolmen of AZ (02/13/2007)
Against Bill: Linda Bentley, Self (02/13/2007); Ray Churay, Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (02/13/2007); Clarisse McCormick, Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (02/13/2007); Frank Owens, Gila County Superior Court Probation (02/13/2007); John Ronquillo, Arizona Sheriffs Association (02/13/2007); David Sanders, Pima County Adult Probation (02/13/2007); Rik Schmidt, Pima County Juvenile Chief Probation Officer (02/13/2007); Ralph Tranter, Arizona Association of Chiefs of Police (02/13/2007); Thomas Van Dorn, AZ Assoc of Chiefs of Police (02/13/2007); Mary Walensa, Maricopa County Adult Probation (02/13/2007); Myrtle Young, Cochise County Juvenile Chief Probation Officer (02/13/2007)
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HB 2594 |
domestic relations; support judgments; interest |
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HERSHBERGER |
PSHS |
3/22/2007 |
DP |
(5-1-1-0) |
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(No: HARPER NV: GRAY L) |
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RULES |
4/9/2007 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Specifies that interest does not accrue on past child support obligations prior to the time the child support order was issued.
For Bill: Russell Smoldon, Self (02/07/2007)
Neutral: Kathy Sekardi, Child Support Committee (02/08/2007)
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HB 2248 |
title IV-D services; fee |
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HERSHBERGER |
PSHS |
3/15/2007 |
DPA |
(5-0-2-0) |
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(NV: GRAY C,SOLTERO) |
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RULES |
4/2/2007 |
PFC |
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Rep Caucus Action: H Dem Caucus Action: H |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Imposes a $25 fee for child support enforcement services. Contains requirements for enactment and becomes effective on signature of the Governor (Proposition 108).
For Bill: Herschella Horton, DES (03/14/2007)
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HB 2635 |
deployed military; custodial rights |
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(PSHS S/E: custodial rights; deployed military) |
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SPONSOR: |
HERSHBERGER |
PSHS |
3/22/2007 |
DPA/SE |
(7-0-0-0) |
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RULES |
4/9/2007 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Modifies procedures relating to child custody decrees or orders regarding the military deployment of a parent.
For Bill: Bradley Carlson, Self (03/22/2007); Leila Gholam, Administrative Office of the Courts (03/22/2007); Dan Levey, Governor's Office (02/15/2007); Marilyn Murphy, Self (03/22/2007); Robin Scoins, Arizona Family Rights Advocacy Institute (02/09/2007); Bill Stephens, Self (02/15/2007)
CONCUR / REFUSE
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SB 1045 Title: fingerprint clearance cards CONCUR / REFUSE
SPONSOR GRAY L CONFEREES FREE
DATE 4/3/2007 SIMPLE
REP __________ DEM __________
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Expands the list of offenses that preclude a person from receiving a fingerprint clearance card.
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SB 1227 Title: domestic violence; lease termination CONCUR / REFUSE
SPONSOR BEE CONFEREES FREE
DATE 4/3/2007 SIMPLE
REP __________ DEM __________
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Allows a tenant to terminate a rental agreement if the tenant is a victim of domestic violence, subject to specified requirements.
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PSHS |
Vote: 4-1-2 |
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BASHA, NADINE |
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EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT |
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PSHS |
Vote: 4-0-3 |
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JEWETT, JACK B. |
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EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT |
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PSHS |
Vote: 5-0-2 |
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JUAN-SAUNDERS, VIVIAN |
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EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT |
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PSHS |
Vote: 4-0-3 |
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PATTERSON, CECIL |
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EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT |
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PSHS |
Vote: 4-0-3 |
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POWELL, PAMELA J. |
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EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT |
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PSHS |
Vote: 4-0-3 |
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THOMPSON, EUGENE W. |
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EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT |
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PSHS |
Vote: 4-0-3 |
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Committee on TRANS
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HB 2150 |
municipal and justice courts; jurisdiction |
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BIGGS |
TRANS |
3/27/2007 |
DPA |
(3-0-2-0) |
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(NV: GOULD,RIOS) |
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JUD |
3/12/2007 |
DP |
(4-0-3-0) |
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RULES |
4/9/2007 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Expands the jurisdiction of municipal and justice courts to include misdemeanor criminal violations in numerous chapters of Title 28.
For Bill: Bryan Ginter, Self (01/15/2007); Emilie Isaacs, City of Apache Junction (01/25/2007); Jerry Landau, Adm (03/27/2007); Tom Remes, City of Phoenix (02/27/2007); Thomas Van Dorn, AZ Assoc. of Chiefs of Police & Phx Police (03/27/2007); Dale Wiebusch, League of Arizona Cities and Towns (03/12/2007)
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HB 2682 |
blue ribbon transportation committee |
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SPONSOR: |
BIGGS |
TRANS |
3/27/2007 |
DPA |
(2-1-2-0) |
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RULES |
4/9/2007 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Establishes the Blue Ribbon Transportation Committee (Committee) to review reports and make recommendations regarding Arizona’s Transportation framework.
For Bill: F. Rockne "Roc" Arnett, East Valley Partnership (03/27/2007); Lisa A. Atkins, Greater Phoenix Leadership (03/26/2007); Tom Browning, Greater Phoenix Leadership (03/26/2007); Susan Culp, Sonoran Institute (03/20/2007); Tom Dorn, Yuma County/San Carlos Apache Tribe (03/27/2007); Eric Emmert, East Valley Chamber Alliance and Arizona Planning Association (03/27/2007); Kristina Fretwell, Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (03/26/2007); Joe Galli, Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce (03/26/2007); Stuart Goodman, Arizona Transit Association (03/26/2007); Eric Gorsegner, Self (03/19/2007); Jack Husted, White Mountain Transportation (03/20/2007); Jack Lunsford, Westmarc &Time Coalition (03/26/2007); Todd Madeksza, County Supervisors Association (03/26/2007); David Martin, Arizona Chapter Associated General Contractors (03/27/2007); Kevin McCarthy, Arizona Tax Research Association (03/20/2007); Scot Mussi, Home Builders Assoc. of Central Arizona (03/27/2007); Jessica Pacheco, Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry (03/26/2007); Todd Sanders, Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (03/19/2007); Martin Shultz, Pinnacle West Capital Corp./APS/SunCor (03/27/2007); Michael Smalley, Pinal Partnership (03/20/2007); Russell Smoldon, SRP (03/19/2007); Rip Wilson, Maricopa County (03/26/2007)
Against Bill: Sandy Bahr, Sierra Club - Grand Canyon Chapter (03/27/2007); Donald G. Begalke, Self (03/27/2007); David Berry, Swift Transportation (03/20/2007); Kate Whalen, Arizona League of Conservation Voters (03/26/2007)
Neutral: Richard Dungan, Self-Richard Dungan (03/20/2007); Karen Rasmussen, Arizona Trucking Association (03/20/2007)
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HB 2753 |
vehicle impoundment and immobilization |
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SPONSOR: |
PEARCE |
TRANS |
3/27/2007 |
DPA |
(3-0-2-0) |
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(NV: RIOS,SOLTERO) |
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RULES |
4/9/2007 |
PFCA |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Makes numerous changes relating to vehicle impoundment and immobilization statutes. Allows a law enforcement officer to impound a vehicle if the driver’s license is canceled, revoked or suspended for any reason
For Bill: Casey Bair, Self (03/27/2007); Bruce Baker, IBA Arizona State Towing Association (03/25/2007); Jayson Clausen, Self (03/27/2007); Jerold Conant, Self (02/11/2007); Susan Conant, Self (02/11/2007); Tom Dorn, United Road Services (03/27/2007); Sandy Doty, Self (02/11/2007); Bill Elrey, Self (03/27/2007); Bill Everson, Fraternal Order of Police, Arizona Labor Council (03/26/2007); Buffalo Rick Galeener, United for a Sovereign America & Fire Coalition (02/13/2007); John Wayne Gonzales, City of Phoenix (03/20/2007); Alberto Gutier, Arizona Interlock Distributors Assoc. (03/26/2007); Richard Hanson, United for a Sovereign America (02/14/2007); Don Isaacson, Fraternal Order of Police (03/26/2007); Carl Johnson, United for a Sovereign America (02/14/2007); Eric Johnson, Self (02/14/2007); Maryann Johnston, Self (02/13/2007); Michelle Lehman, City of Surprise (03/20/2007); James Mann, Arizona Fraternal Order of Police (03/25/2007); Kathy McKee, Self and Protect Arizona Now (02/20/2007); Jerry Neill, Self, NAILEM (02/12/2007); Dale Norris, Arizona Police Association (03/17/2007); John Ortolano, Arizona Fraternal Order of Police (03/25/2007); Timothy Schwartz, United for a Sovereign America (02/14/2007); Nicole Stickler, Arizona Association of Counties & Arizona Sheriffs Association (02/15/2007); Joshua Stockton, Self (03/27/2007); Andy Swann, Associated Highway Patrolmen of Arizona (02/15/2007); Matthew Taylor, Fraternal Order of Police (03/26/2007); Thomas Van Dorn, Arizona Assoc. of Chiefs of Police & Phoenix Police (03/26/2007); Carla Wenig, USA (02/15/2007); John Wicke, Self (03/20/2007); Brian Wilcox, Arizona Department of Public Safety (03/27/2007); Luke Wilcox, Self (03/27/2007); Vernon Zigler, Self (02/12/2007)
Against Bill: Lydia Guzman, The Coalition for Latino Political Action (02/12/2007)
Neutral: Jerry Landau, Administrative Office of the Courts (03/27/2007)
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Committee on APPROP
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HB 2228 |
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(APPROP S/E: commercial driver licenses) |
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SPONSOR: |
MCCLURE |
APPROP |
4/3/2007 |
DPA/SE |
(9-0-2-0) |
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RULES |
4/9/2007 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Makes numerous changes conforming Arizona’s commercial driver license (CDL) and commercial motor vehicle (CMV) statutes to federal regulations and rules.
For Bill: Kevin Adam, Rural Transportation Advocacy Council (04/03/2007); Jackie Allgood, ADOT/MVD (04/03/2007); Sandy Bahr, Sierra Club - Grand Canyon Chapter (02/01/2007); Donald G. Begalke, Self (03/27/2007); Kevin Biesty, ADOT (04/02/2007); Bryan Ginter, Self (01/27/2007); Stuart Goodman, Arizona Transit Association (02/13/2007); Norris Nordvold, Inter Tribal Council of Arizona (03/26/2007)
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HB 2298 |
prisons; transition programs |
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SPONSOR: |
KONOPNICKI |
PSHS |
4/3/2007 |
W/D |
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APPROP |
4/3/2007 |
DP |
(7-2-2-0) |
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RULES |
4/9/2007 |
PFCA |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Modifies rules and requirements related to the Transition Program and the Community Accountability Pilot Program, and establishes the Teaching Offenders to Live Program.
For Bill: Paul Boyer, Department of Corrections (04/03/2007); Tom Dorn, Management Training Corporation (MTC) (04/03/2007); Luis Ebratt, Arizona Conference of Police & Sheriffs (AZCOPS) (02/12/2007); Caroline Isaacs, Self (04/03/2007); James Mann, Arizona FOP (04/03/2007); Mary Marshall, Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (04/02/2007); Steven Miller, Self (04/03/2007); Sherri Walton, Mental Health Association of Arizona (04/03/2007)
Against Bill: Donna Hamm, Middle Ground Prison Reform (04/03/2007); Timothy La Sota, Maricopa County Attorney's Office (02/12/2007); Robin Scoins, Self (04/03/2007)
Neutral: Edwin Cook, Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys Advisory Counci (02/12/2007)
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Committee on CED
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HB 2405 |
workers' compensation; premium reduction |
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SPONSOR: |
REAGAN |
CED |
2/28/2007 |
DP |
(6-0-2-0) |
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(NV: ALLEN,BLENDU) |
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RULES |
4/9/2007 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Permits a worker’s compensation insurance carrier to reduce the amount of an employer’s premiums if the employer conducts drug testing of employees and complies with the statutory requirements pertaining to drug testing.
For Bill: Michelle Bolton, National Federation of Independent Business (02/26/2007); David Childers, Property & Casualty Insurance (02/05/2007); Tom Dorn, East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance (02/05/2007); Eric Emmert, East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance (02/28/2007); Tom Farley, Northern AZ Building Assoc. (02/27/2007); Michael Preston Green, Arizona Restaurant and Hospitality Association (02/28/2007); Molly Greene, Salt River Project (02/28/2007); Kerry Hayden, Farmers Insurance Group of Companies (02/04/2007); Emilie Isaacs, AZ Small Business Assn. (02/26/2007); Sue Jones, Self (02/28/2007); David Landrith, Arizona Medical Association (02/27/2007); Marcus Osborn, AAI (02/28/2007); Jessica Pacheco, Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry (02/26/2007); Todd Sanders, Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (02/26/2007)
Neutral: Karlene Wenz, Department of Insurance (02/26/2007)
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HB 2719 |
border regional port authority |
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SPONSOR: |
CRANDALL |
CED |
3/28/2007 |
DP |
(6-1-1-0) |
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(No: GORMAN NV: ALLEN) |
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RULES |
4/9/2007 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Defines a border regional port authority and modifies the powers and duties of the Arizona International Development Authority (AIDA). Requires the Arizona Department of Commerce to provide AIDA with office space, staff and support.
For Bill: Russell Jones, Self (03/28/2007); Luis Ramirez, Nogales Port Authority (02/14/2007)
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HB 2726 |
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(Now: communication service records; unauthorized use) |
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SPONSOR: |
FARNSWORTH |
CED |
3/14/2007 |
DP |
(5-0-3-0) |
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(NV: ALLEN,BLENDU,TIBSHRAENY) |
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RULES |
4/9/2007 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Prohibits the procurement and sale of public utility records and communication service records through unauthorized, fraudulent or deceptive means, with certain exceptions. Prohibits the unauthorized use of personal information from a telephone record, public utility record or communication service record in a judicial, administrative, legislative or other proceeding, with certain exceptions.
For Bill: Susan Bitter Smith, Arizona Competitive Telecommunications Coalition (03/10/2007)
Against Bill: Joseph Abate, AT&T (02/21/2007); Don Isaacson, Sprint/Nextel (02/21/2007); Manny Lerma, Qwest (03/13/2007); Barbara Meaney, Verizon Wireless (02/21/2007); Christopher Smith, Cox Communications (02/20/2007); Christian Stumpf, Verizon Communications (02/21/2007); John Thomas, Arizona Competitive Telecommunications Coalition (02/21/2007)
Neutral: Kathy Senseman, Southwest Gas (02/18/2007)
CONCUR / REFUSE
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SB 1047 Title: private investigator licensing; exemption CONCUR / REFUSE
(Now: exemption; private investigators)
SPONSOR GRAY L CONFEREES FREE
DATE 4/3/2007 SIMPLE
REP __________ DEM __________
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requires a person, firm or corporation that engages in investigative research that constitutes an investigative consumer report to comply with the private investigator licensing and registration requirements.
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SB 1127 Title: workers' compensation; infectious disease; exposure CONCUR / REFUSE
SPONSOR VERSCHOOR CONFEREES FREE
DATE 4/3/2007 SIMPLE
REP __________ DEM __________
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Establishes that an employee who satisfies certain conditions has a prima facie claim for a condition, infection, disease or disability involving or related to methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), spinal meningitis (meningitis) or tuberculosis (TB).
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