Forty-ninth Legislature
Second Regular Session
SENATE CAUCUS CALENDAR
(Bills on calendar pending action by Committee on Rules)
April 13, 2010
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Bill Number |
Short Title |
Committee |
Date |
Action |
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Committee on PSHS
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HB 2043 |
law enforcement; duty fitness examination. |
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SPONSOR: |
KAVANAGH |
PSHS |
3/31/2010 |
DP |
(5-0-2-0) |
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(NV: RIOS,ALVAREZ) |
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RULES |
4/5/2010 |
PFCA |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Establishes requirements for employers of law enforcement and probation officers regarding final reports and preexamination materials related to fitness for duty examinations.
For Bill: Luis Ebratt, Arizona Conference of Police and Sheriffs (03/30/2010); Chuck Foy, Arizona Correctional Peace Officers Association (03/29/2010); Bryan Ginter, Self (01/12/2010)
Neutral: Rob Dalager, City of Phoenix Police Department (01/13/2010); Lynn Ideus, AZ DPS (01/13/2010); Raymond Kronenbitter, Arizona Nurses Association (03/31/2010); Susie Stevens, AZ Psychological Association (01/12/2010); John Thomas, Arizona Association of Chiefs of Police (01/13/2010); Mike Williams, Arizona Police Association (01/13/2010)
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HB 2166 |
law enforcement, officer, representation |
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SPONSOR: |
BIGGS |
PSHS |
4/7/2010 |
DP |
(6-0-1-0) |
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(NV: LANDRUM TAYLOR) |
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RULES |
4/12/2010 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Modifies law enforcement and probation officer appeals hearing requirements.
For Bill: Levi Bolton, Phoenix Law Enforcement Assoc (02/23/2010); Ray Churay, Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (04/05/2010); Luis Ebratt, Arizona Conference of Police and Sheriffs (04/06/2010); Eddie Farnsworth, Self (02/23/2010); Chuck Foy, Arizona Correctional Peace Officers Association (04/07/2010); Don Isaacson, Fraternal Order of Police (04/05/2010); Brian Livingston, Arizona Police Association (02/23/2010); James Mann, Arizona Fraternal Order of Police (04/05/2010); Norman Moore, Fraternal Order of Police (04/05/2010); Bryan Soller, Arizona State Fraternal Order of Police (04/05/2010)
Against Bill: Judy Henkel, Arizona State Personnel Board (04/07/2010); Lyle Mann, Az. Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (02/23/2010); John Thomas, Arizona Association of Chiefs of Police (02/22/2010)
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HB 2246 |
regulation of fireworks |
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SPONSOR: |
BIGGS |
GOV |
3/25/2010 |
W/D |
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PSHS |
3/31/2010 |
DPA |
(4-1-2-0) |
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(No: LANDRUM TAYLOR NV: RIOS,ALVAREZ) |
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RULES |
4/12/2010 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Allows the sale and use of consumer fireworks to persons unless otherwise regulated by a governing body. Requires the State Fire Marshal (Marshal) to adopt rules relating to the sale of consumer fireworks and allows the Marshal to impose a civil penalty for prohibited use.
For Bill: Linda Brown, Self (01/26/2010); Ryan Denke, Self (03/28/2010); Buffalo Rick Galeener, Self (01/27/2010); Mike Williams, United States Fire Safety Council (03/30/2010)
Against Bill: Sandy Bahr, Sierra Club - Grand Canyon Chapter (01/27/2010); Bryan Ginter, Self (01/26/2010); Shirley Gunther, City of Avondale (01/26/2010); Barbara Koffron, City of Phoenix Fire Department (01/27/2010); Todd Madeksza, The County Supervisors Association (01/27/2010)
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HB 2426 |
adult guardianship and protective proceedings |
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SPONSOR: |
DRIGGS |
PSHS |
3/17/2010 |
DP |
(6-0-1-0) |
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(NV: LANDRUM TAYLOR) |
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RULES |
4/5/2010 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Establishes procedures for the superior court in interacting with other states regarding guardianship and conservatorship proceedings by adopting the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceeding Jurisdictions Act.
For Bill: John Barron, Self (01/28/2010); Linda Brown, Self (01/26/2010); Janna Day, State Bar of Arizona (01/27/2010); Brian Hummell, AZ National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (03/17/2010); Stacey Johnson, Self (01/28/2010); James McDougall, Elder Law and Mental Health Section of Az State Bar (03/17/2010); Jay Polk, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (03/17/2010); Lisa Price, Arizona Fiduciaries Association Inc (01/28/2010); Bridget Swartz, AZ Chapter of NAELA (01/28/2010)
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Committee on VMA
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HB 2350 |
purple heart recipients; tuition waiver |
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SPONSOR: |
ANTENORI |
VMA |
4/7/2010 |
DP |
(6-0-1-0) |
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(NV: HALE) |
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RULES |
4/12/2010 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Directs the Board of Regents and community college districts to provide Purple Heart tuition waiver scholarships.
For Bill: David Alegria, Military Order of the Purple Heart (04/07/2010); Ramon Garcia, Self (02/01/2010); Robin Quinn, Self (04/02/2010)
Neutral: David Hampton, Arizona Department of Veterans Services (02/01/2010); Christine Thompson, Arizona Board of Regents (04/07/2010)
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Committee on GOV
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HB 2069 |
county election law amendments |
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SPONSOR: |
TOBIN |
GOV |
3/18/2010 |
DP |
(6-1-1-0) |
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(No: GRAY C NV: GARCIA) |
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RULES |
4/12/2010 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): An emergency measure that makes changes to county election laws regarding school district boundaries, cancellation of elections and permanent early voter lists.
For Bill: Shelly Baker, Arizona Association of County Recorders (03/17/2010); Amy Bjelland, (02/16/2010); Jim Drake, Secretary of State (03/18/2010); Todd Madeksza, The County Supervisors Association (03/18/2010); Karen Osborne, Maricopa County Elections (03/17/2010); Helen Purcell, Self, Maricopa County Recorder (03/18/2010); Nicole Stickler, Arizona Association of Counties (03/18/2010); Jen Sweeney, Arizona Association of Counties (03/15/2010)
Against Bill: Seth Apfel, Self (03/16/2010); Lydia Guzman, Self (03/16/2010)
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HB 2145 |
county planning and zoning |
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SPONSOR: |
KONOPNICKI |
GOV |
3/18/2010 |
DPA |
(7-0-1-0) |
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(NV: GARCIA) |
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RULES |
4/5/2010 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Suspends a county’s comprehensive plan adoption requirements until July 1, 2015.
For Bill: Jeffrey Kros, League of Cities and Towns (03/17/2010); Todd Madeksza, The County Supervisors Association (03/15/2010); Jen Sweeney, Arizona Association of Counties (03/15/2010)
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HB 2296 |
peace officer; spouse; insurance payment. |
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SPONSOR: |
WEIERS JP |
GOV |
3/18/2010 |
DP |
(6-0-2-0) |
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(NV: GRAY L,GARCIA) |
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RULES |
4/12/2010 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Entitles the surviving spouse and dependents of a deceased law enforcement officer killed or from injuries suffered in the line of to receive payments for health insurance premiums from public monies for one year after the officer’s death.
For Bill: Kevin Biesty, ADOT (03/18/2010); Jennifer Bowser, Arizona Department of Corrections (03/16/2010); Jimmy Chavez, Arizona Highway Patrol Association (02/15/2010); Ray Churay, Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (03/15/2010); Luis Ebratt, Arizona Conference of Police and Sheriffs (02/15/2010); Bill Everson, Arizona State FOP and Arizona Labor Council (03/14/2010); Chuck Foy, Arizona Correctional Peace Officers Association (03/17/2010); Bryan Ginter, Self (01/26/2010); Angela Harrolle, Self (02/15/2010); Lt. Rick Hovden, Tucson Police Department (03/18/2010); Lynn Ideus, Arizona Department of Public Safety (01/22/2010); Don Isaacson, Fraternal Order of Police (03/15/2010); Brian Livingston, Arizona Police Association (03/17/2010); Kelsey Lundy, Arizona Highway Patrol Association (02/15/2010); James Mann, Arizona Fraternal Order of Police (03/14/2010); Norman Moore, Fraternal Order of Police (03/17/2010); Katy Proctor, Administrative Office of the Courts (03/18/2010); Bryan Soller, Arizona State Fraternal Order of Police (03/15/2010); Wayde Webb, Arizona Department of Public Safety (03/18/2010)
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HB 2333 |
department of gaming; continuation |
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SPONSOR: |
ASH |
JUD |
3/29/2010 |
W/D |
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GOV |
4/8/2010 |
DP |
(5-1-2-0) |
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(No: HARPER NV: GRAY L,GRAY C) |
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RULES |
4/12/2010 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Continues the Department of Gaming until July 1, 2020.
For Bill: Mark Brnovich, Department of Gaming (04/05/2010); Tom Dorn, San Carlos Apache Tribe (04/05/2010); Rick Pyper, Department of Gaming (04/05/2010)
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HB 2478 |
PSPRS; local board composition |
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(GOV S/E: development fees; moratorium) |
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SPONSOR: |
KONOPNICKI |
GOV |
4/8/2010 |
DPA/SE |
(7-0-1-0) |
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(NV: HARPER) |
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RULES |
4/12/2010 |
PFCA |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Adjusts the duration of the moratorium on development fees established by Laws 2009, 3rd Special Session, Chapter 41.
For Bill: Heather Bernacki, American Planning Association Arizona Chapter (04/08/2010); Mike Colletto, Professional Fire Fighters of AZ (03/21/2010); Bill Everson, Arizona State FOP and Arizona Labor Council (03/21/2010); Chuck Foy, Arizona Correctional Peace Officers Association (04/04/2010); Courtney Gilstrap LeVinus, AMA & AZBOMA (04/08/2010); Don Isaacson, Fraternal Order of Police (03/22/2010); David Johnson, Town of Buckeye (04/08/2010); Spencer Kamps, Home Builders Association of Central Arizona (04/08/2010); Patrice Kraus, City of Chandler (04/08/2010); Deanna Kupcik, Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce (04/06/2010); Brian Livingston, Arizona Police Association (03/24/2010); James Mann, Arizona Fraternal Order of Police (03/22/2010); Gibson McKay, Robson (04/08/2010); Norman Moore, Fraternal Order of Police (03/22/2010); John Ortolano, Arizona Fraternal Order of Police (03/21/2010); Thomas Parker, Arizona Fraternal Order of Police (03/21/2010); Jeff Sandquist, Nat'l Assn of Industrial & Office Property (04/08/2010); Bryan Soller, Arizona State Fraternal Order of Police (03/20/2010); Ken Strobeck, League of Arizona Cities and Towns (04/07/2010)
Against Bill: Stan Barnes, Southern Arizona Home Builders Assn (04/08/2010); Bryan Ginter, Self (02/08/2010)
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Nominees Name |
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GERWITZ, LISA C. |
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STATE FIRE SAFETY COMMITTEE |
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GOV |
Vote: 6-0-2 |
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ISRAEL, ROBERT |
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AUTHORIZATION COMMITTEE |
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GOV |
Vote: 5-0-3 |
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MAGUIRE, ALAN |
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PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL RETIREMENT SYSTEM FUND MANAGER |
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GOV |
Vote: 6-0-2 |
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PALMA, DAVID EUGENE |
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FIRE, BUILDING AND LIFE SAFETY |
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GOV |
Vote: 5-0-3 |
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SMITH, JOSEPH |
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PERSONNEL BOARD, STATE |
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GOV |
Vote: 6-0-2 |
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Committee on CED
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HB 2242 |
reverse mortgages; regulations |
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SPONSOR: |
KONOPNICKI |
CED |
3/30/2010 |
DPA |
(8-0-0-0) |
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RULES |
4/12/2010 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Provides rules and regulations for reverse mortgages.
For Bill: Jennifer Boucek, Attorney General's Office (03/25/2010); Don Hughes, Met Life (03/30/2010)
Neutral: Stacey Langford, Arizona Bankers Association (03/30/2010)
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HB 2453 |
unclaimed property |
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SPONSOR: |
REAGAN |
CED |
3/16/2010 |
DP |
(7-0-1-0) |
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(NV: TIBSHRAENY) |
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RULES |
4/5/2010 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Reverts abandoned property timeframes for stocks, principals on debt and interest to three years, as was prior to Laws 2009, 4th Special Session, Chapter 3.
For Bill: Gregory Harris, The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (03/15/2010); Salli Marinov, Self (03/16/2010); Jack Moortel, Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (03/16/2010)
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HB 2463 |
auto glass repair; fraudulent practices |
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SPONSOR: |
MCLAIN |
CED |
4/6/2010 |
DPA |
(7-0-1-0) |
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(NV: CHEUVRONT) |
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APPROP |
3/25/2010 |
W/D |
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RULES |
4/12/2010 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Outlines unlawful practices for a person who sells or repairs auto glass and institutes a penalty of a class 6 felony for persons who violate the auto glass laws with the intent to injure, defraud or deceive an insurer.
For Bill: Barry Aarons, Arizona Auto Glass Association (04/05/2010); Joseph Abate, Belron US (04/01/2010); Rebecca Baker, Maricopa County Attorney's Office (04/01/2010); Wendy Briggs, American Insurance Assn. (02/01/2010); David Childers, Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (01/31/2010); Ramon Garcia, Self (02/01/2010); Lanny Hair, Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Az (01/29/2010); James Hamilton, Arizona Auto Glass Association (04/06/2010); Kerry Hayden, Farmers Insurance Group of Companies (04/06/2010); Don Hughes, Property and Casualty Association of America (04/06/2010); Don Isaacson, State Farm Insurance (04/01/2010); J. Michael Low, Allstate, American Family and Metropolitan Life (02/01/2010); Kathleen Mayer, Pima County Attorney's Office (04/06/2010); Norman Moore, State Farm Insurance (04/03/2010); Ellen Poole, USAA (02/01/2010); Becky Sanchez, American Family Insurance (02/01/2010); Cinda Smith, GEICO (02/01/2010); Greg Stanton, Attorney General's Office (04/06/2010)
Against Bill: Jack Alexandar, Self (02/01/2010); Rexal Tree, Arizona Auto Glass Association (02/01/2010); Jim Barnett, Self (01/29/2010); Kevin Burson, Self (02/01/2010); Karen Cimaglia, Self (01/29/2010); Michael DeBord, Self (01/29/2010); Dennis Hall, Self (01/29/2010); Robert Harris, Self (01/29/2010); Robert Hittenberger, Arizona Glass Association (02/01/2010); Jed Holmen, Self (02/01/2010); Mike Howell, Self (02/01/2010); Suzy Jones, Self (02/01/2010); David Kaleel, Self (01/29/2010); Cindy Ketcherside, Self (02/01/2010); Randy Maddux, Self (02/01/2010); Gerald Salko, Self (02/01/2010); Jeff Searles, Self (02/01/2010); Kerry Soat, Self (01/29/2010); Frank Thomas, Self (02/01/2010); Jim Vann, Self (01/29/2010); Jeph Weeler, Self (02/01/2010)
Neutral: Karlene Wenz, Department of Insurance (04/06/2010)
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HB 2568 |
enterprise zone credits; qualifying employees |
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SPONSOR: |
TOBIN |
CED |
4/6/2010 |
DPA |
(5-2-1-0) |
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(No: MCCUNE DAVIS,CHEUVRONT NV: ALLEN C) |
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RULES |
4/12/2010 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Retroactive to taxable year 2006 and effective January 1, 2012, qualifies Enterprise Zone tax credits for employees who did not work in-state for the qualifying business during the prior 12 months. Extends the Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) and use tax exemptions for the Environmental Technology Assistance Program for five years.
For Bill: Michael Preston Green, Catalyst Paper Snowflake Division (04/06/2010)
Against Bill: Bryan Ginter, Self (02/08/2010)
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Committee on HEALTH
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HB 2021 |
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(Now: physician assistant practice act) |
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SPONSOR: |
BARTO |
HEALTH |
3/31/2010 |
DPA |
(7-0-0-0) |
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RULES |
4/5/2010 |
PFCA |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Updates statutes relating to the practice and regulation of physician assistants, including modifying the duties of the Arizona Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants (Board), the responsibilities of supervising physicians and the duties and practice settings of physician assistants (PAs).
For Bill: Steve Barclay, Mayo Clinic Arizona, CIGNA HealthCare of Arizona (03/29/2010); Richard Bitner, Arizona State Association of Physician Assistants (03/30/2010); Kathryn Busby, Arizona Association of Health Plans (03/23/2010); Michelle DiBaise, Self (02/16/2010); Stuart Goodman, Arizona Board of Physician Assistants (03/23/2010); Rory Hays, Az Nurses Association (02/16/2010); Raymond Kronenbitter, Arizona Nurses Association (03/24/2010); David Landrith, Arizona Medical Association (03/30/2010); Tara Plese, Arizona Association of Community Health Centers (03/24/2010); Jacqueline Spiegel, ASAPA (02/17/2010); Amanda Weaver, Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association (03/30/2010); Pete Wertheim, IASIS Healthcare (03/31/2010)
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Nominees Name |
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OLSON, CAROL |
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PSYCHIATRIC SECURITY REVIEW BOARD |
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HEALTH |
Vote: 5-0-2 |
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STRAUSSNER, SUSANNE |
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HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY, ARIZONA |
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HEALTH |
Vote: 5-0-2 |
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Committee on APPROP
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HB 2282 |
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(Now: political subdivisions; government transparency) |
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SPONSOR: |
MONTENEGRO |
GOV |
4/6/2010 |
W/D |
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APPROP |
3/30/2010 |
DPA |
(9-0-0-0) |
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RULES |
4/12/2010 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Extends state expenditure database requirements to local governments and requires reporting of all revenues and expenditures over $5,000 dollars.
For Bill: Seth Apfel, Self (01/22/2010); Rebecca Baker, Maricopa County Attorney's Office (03/30/2010); Diane Brown, Arizona PIRG (Public Interest Research Group) (04/06/2010); Royce Flora, Self (03/30/2010); Courtney Gilstrap LeVinus, Ama Azreia and Arpola (01/25/2010); John Greene, Self (03/30/2010); Sydney Hay, A Plus Arizona - Every Child Can Learn (01/26/2010); Charles Hoskins, Maricopa County Treasurer (03/30/2010); Scot Mussi, Home Builders Assoc of Central AZ (01/26/2010); Farrell Quinlan, NFIB (04/05/2010)
Against Bill: Richard Bohan, Maricopa County Board of Supervisors (03/30/2010); Michael Celaya, City of Surprise (03/30/2010); Jim DiCello, Paradise Valley Unified S D (04/06/2010); Charles Essigs, Az Association of School Business Officials (03/30/2010); Greg Fahey, The University of Arizona (03/30/2010); Christy Farley, Northern Arizona University (03/30/2010); Bryan Ginter, Self (01/26/2010); John Wayne Gonzales, City of Phoenix (03/30/2010); Shirley Gunther, City of Avondale (03/30/2010); Patricia Hill, Maricopa Community Colleges (03/30/2010); Steve Huffman, Town of Marana (03/30/2010); Jeffrey Kros, League of Cities and Towns (03/30/2010); Robert Lynch, Irrigation & Electrical Districts Assn (01/26/2010); Todd Madeksza, The County Supervisors Association (03/30/2010); Mitch Menlove, Arizona State University (03/30/2010); Janice Palmer, AZ School Boards Association (01/25/2010); Michael Racy, Pima County and Pima Community College (03/30/2010); Jacqueline Walker, City of Kingman (01/25/2010)
Neutral: Alan Ecker, Arizona Department of Administration (03/30/2010); David Johnson, Town of Buckeye (04/06/2010); Byron Schlomach, Goldwater Institute (03/30/2010); Jen Sweeney, Arizona Association of Counties (04/06/2010)
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HB 2423 |
municipal and county budgets |
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SPONSOR: |
TOBIN |
APPROP |
3/16/2010 |
DP |
(9-0-0-0) |
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RULES |
4/5/2010 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requires counties, cities and towns to publish estimates of revenues and expenses and notice of public hearings on their official Internet websites and make them available at their libraries and administrative offices.
For Bill: Heather Bernacki, Yuma County (03/16/2010); Linda Brown, Self (01/26/2010); Todd Madeksza, The County Supervisors Association (03/15/2010); Jen Sweeney, Arizona Association of Counties (03/15/2010)
Against Bill: Bryan Ginter, Self (01/26/2010)
Neutral: Jeffrey Kros, League of Cities and Towns (01/26/2010)
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Committee on ED
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HB 2129 |
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(Now: Arizona online instruction; reform) |
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SPONSOR: |
CRANDALL |
ED |
3/31/2010 |
DP |
(7-0-0-0) |
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RULES |
4/12/2010 |
PFCA |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Clarifies requirements regarding full-time and part-time student enrollment in an Arizona Online Instruction (AOI) program.
For Bill: Gary Bae, Arizona Virtual Academy (03/31/2010); Kristen Boilini, Arizona Distance Education Association (03/31/2010); Eric Emmert, Educational Options (03/31/2010); Ryan Harper, Arizona Connections Academy (03/31/2010); Barbara Meaney, Arizona Connections Academy (02/08/2010); Janice Palmer, AZ School Boards Association (03/31/2010); Jessica Stall, Arizona Distance Education Association (03/31/2010); Rip Wilson, Arizona Virtual Academy / k12 Schools (02/08/2010)
Neutral: Michael Smith, Az. School Administrators (02/08/2010)
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HB 2227 |
schools; teacher contracts; acceptance |
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SPONSOR: |
HENDRIX |
ED |
3/17/2010 |
DPA |
(4-3-0-0) |
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(No: ABOUD,LOPEZ,LANDRUM TAYLOR) |
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RULES |
4/5/2010 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Modifies deadlines related to certified teachers contract acceptance and due process.
For Bill: Charles Essigs, Az Association of School Business Officials (03/17/2010); Ron Lee, Arizona State Impact Aid Association (03/17/2010); Jaime Molera, Mesa Public Schools (03/17/2010); Janice Palmer, AZ School Boards Association (03/17/2010); Sam Polito, Tucson Area School Districts (03/17/2010); Michael Smith, Az. School Administrators (03/14/2010)
Against Bill: Rhonda Ball, Self (02/08/2010); Bryan Ginter, Self (02/08/2010); Jerry Spreitzer, Arizona Federation of Teachers (02/08/2010)
Neutral: Jennifer Loredo, Arizona Education Association (03/17/2010)
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HB 2386 |
school district override elections |
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SPONSOR: |
BOONE |
ED |
3/17/2010 |
DPA |
(6-1-0-0) |
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(No: ALLEN S) |
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APPROP |
4/6/2010 |
W/D |
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RULES |
4/12/2010 |
PFCA |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): An emergency measure modifying and clarifying school district budget override statutes.
For Bill: Kevin B. DeMenna, Gilbert Public Schools (04/05/2010); Ryan DeMenna, Gilbert Public Schools (04/05/2010); Jim DiCello, Deer Valley Unified S.D. (04/06/2010); Charles Essigs, Az Association of School Business Officials (04/06/2010); Becky Hill, Scottsdale Unified School District (03/17/2010); Ron Lee, Arizona State Impact Aid Association (03/17/2010); Jennifer Loredo, Arizona Education Association (03/17/2010); Sam Polito, Tucson Area School Districts (03/17/2010); Beth Sauer, Arizona School Boards Assoc. (02/01/2010); Jen Sweeney, Arizona Association of Counties (04/06/2010)
Against Bill: Justin Olson, Arizona Tax Research Association (03/17/2010); Janice Palmer, AZ School Boards Association (04/06/2010); Jeff Sandquist, National Assn. of Office & Industrial Properties (02/04/2010); Steve Voeller, Arizona Free Enterprise Club (02/01/2010)
Neutral: Jay Kaprosy, Arizona Charter Schools Association (03/17/2010)
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HB 2401 |
teacher loan program; geographic shortages |
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SCHAPIRA |
ED |
4/7/2010 |
DP |
(4-0-3-0) |
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(NV: LOPEZ,LANDRUM TAYLOR,BRASWELL) |
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4/12/2010 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Expands eligibility for the Math, Science and Special Education Loan Forgiveness Program (Program) to include students teaching elementary education in geographic areas experiencing teacher shortages, as determined by the State Board of Education (SBE).
For Bill: Jason Bagley, Intel Corporation (04/02/2010); Tom Dorn, San Carlos Apache Tribe (04/05/2010); Charles Essigs, Az Association of School Business Officials (04/07/2010); Ramon Garcia, Self (01/25/2010); Ron Lee, Arizona State Impact Aid Association (04/07/2010); Jennifer Loredo, Arizona Education Association (04/07/2010); Janice Palmer, AZ School Boards Association (04/07/2010); Sam Polito, Tucson Area School Districts (04/07/2010)
Neutral: Christine Thompson, Arizona Board of Regents (04/07/2010)
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Nominees Name |
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DAY, JANNA |
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CHARTER SCHOOLS, STATE BOARD FOR |
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ED |
Vote: 7-0-0 |
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HOLDAWAY, MELISSA |
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POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, COMMISSION FOR |
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ED |
Vote: 7-0-0 |
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MILLER, GREGORY |
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EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF |
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ED |
Vote: 7-0-0 |
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OLSZEWSKI, TEENA |
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POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, COMMISSION FOR |
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ED |
Vote: 7-0-0 |
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Committee on FIN
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HB 2434 |
car rental surcharge; vanpool exception |
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SPONSOR: |
DRIGGS |
FIN |
3/31/2010 |
DP |
(8-0-0-0) |
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RULES |
4/12/2010 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Exempts employee vanpool vehicles from the rental car surcharges.
For Bill: Becky Hill, Arizona Transit Association (03/31/2010); Marcus Osborn, Valley Metro (03/31/2010)
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HB 2507 |
property tax valuation; governmental actions |
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SPONSOR: |
MURPHY |
FIN |
3/17/2010 |
DP |
(8-0-0-0) |
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RULES |
4/5/2010 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Clarifies how the limited value of properties that are split or combined as a result of government action are determined.
For Bill: Sean Laux, Department of Revenue (03/17/2010); Jen Sweeney, Arizona Association of Counties (03/15/2010)
Neutral: Paul Petersen, Maricopa County (01/21/2010)
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HB 2513 |
municipal transaction privilege taxes; report |
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SPONSOR: |
MURPHY |
FIN |
3/31/2010 |
DP |
(8-0-0-0) |
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RULES |
4/12/2010 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requires a municipality that does not contract with the Department of Revenue (DOR) for the collection of municipal transaction privilege taxes (TPT) and excise taxes to report to DOR the total amount collected by a municipality in the preceding fiscal year.
For Bill: Penny Allee Taylor, Southwest Gas Corporation (01/20/2010); Michael Dimaria, Qwest Communications (01/20/2010); Courtney Gilstrap LeVinus, AMA, AZREIA and ARPOLA (01/21/2010); Gretchen Kitchel, Pinnacle West Capital Corp. (03/28/2010); Jennifer Schuldt, Arizona Tax Research Association (03/31/2010)
Neutral: Jeffrey Kros, League of Cities and Towns (03/31/2010)
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HB 2606 |
state treasurer; investments |
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SPONSOR: |
CRUMP |
FIN |
4/7/2010 |
DP |
(7-0-1-0) |
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(NV: LEFF) |
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RULES |
4/12/2010 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Allows the Treasurer to invest and reinvest in long-term local government investment pools (LGIPs).
For Bill: Don Isaacson, Central Arizona Project (04/05/2010); Jeffrey Kros, League of Cities and Towns (04/06/2010); Bridget Manock, Central Arizona Project (04/02/2010); Norman Moore, Central Arizona Water Conservation District (04/03/2010); Treasurer's Office, Hon. Dean Martin, AZ State Treasurer (04/07/2010); Jen Sweeney, Arizona Association of Counties (04/06/2010); Dale Wiebusch, League of Arizona Cities and Towns (02/09/2010)
Against Bill: Bryan Ginter, Self (02/08/2010)
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Nominees Name |
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KINGRY, LAUREN |
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FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS |
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FIN |
Vote: 7-0-1 |
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Committee on JUD
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HB 2062 |
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(Now: aggravated assault; peace officer) |
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SPONSOR: |
TOBIN |
JUD |
4/5/2010 |
DP |
(6-0-1-0) |
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(NV: HUPPENTHAL) |
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RULES |
4/12/2010 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Modifies felony classifications regarding the aggravated assault of a peace officer.
For Bill: Paul Ahler, Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys' Council (04/05/2010); Rebecca Baker, Maricopa County Attorney's Office (04/05/2010); Levi Bolton, Phoenix Law Enforcement Association (04/05/2010); Jimmy Chavez, Arizona Highway Patrol Association (04/05/2010); Ray Churay, Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (04/05/2010); Javier Cota, Mesa Police Association (02/18/2010); Don Isaacson, Fraternal Order of Police (04/05/2010); Brian Livingston, Arizona Police Association (04/05/2010); Kelsey Lundy, Arizona Highway Patrol Association (04/05/2010); James Mann, Arizona Fraternal Order of Police (04/05/2010); Norman Moore, Fraternal Order of Police (04/05/2010); Bryan Soller, Arizona State Fraternal Order of Police (04/05/2010); Greg Stanton, Attorney General's Office (04/05/2010); Andy Swann, Arizona Highway Patrol Association (04/05/2010); Wayde Webb, Arizona Department of Public Safety (04/05/2010); Mike Williams, Arizona Police Association, Phoenix Law Enforcement Assn (02/18/2010)
Neutral: Raymond Kronenbitter, Arizona Nurses Association (04/11/2010)
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HB 2326 |
probate proceedings; burden of proof |
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SPONSOR: |
ASH |
JUD |
4/5/2010 |
DP |
(6-0-1-0) |
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(NV: HUPPENTHAL) |
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RULES |
4/12/2010 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Establishes the burden of proof in probate proceedings as the preponderance of the evidence and establishes guidelines relating to the validity of governing instruments.
For Bill: Allison Bell, Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry (04/05/2010); Mark Bolton, The State Bar of Arizona (04/05/2010); Roger Curley, Probate Section of the State Bar (04/05/2010); Janna Day, State Bar of Arizona (04/05/2010); Ramon Garcia, Self (02/01/2010); Brian Hummell, AZ-National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (04/09/2010); Thomas Shumard, Probate Section of State Bar (04/05/2010)
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HB 2430 |
revised uniform arbitration act |
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SPONSOR: |
DRIGGS |
JUD |
4/5/2010 |
DP |
(6-0-1-0) |
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(NV: HUPPENTHAL) |
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RULES |
4/12/2010 |
PFC |
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HB 2493 |
sexually violent persons; commitment |
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SPONSOR: |
LESKO |
JUD |
3/15/2010 |
DP |
(6-0-1-0) |
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(NV: HUPPENTHAL) |
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RULES |
4/5/2010 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Allows the director of the Arizona Department of Corrections (ADC) and a prosecuting authority to enter into a written agreement to have a sexually violent person retrieved by another jurisdiction if the person has a pending prison sentence in that jurisdiction.
For Bill: Rebecca Baker, Maricopa County Attorney's Office (03/15/2010); Jennifer Bowser, Arizona Department of Corrections (03/10/2010); Mary Marshall, Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (03/15/2010); Kathleen Mayer, Pima County Attorney's Office (02/01/2010); Bryan Soller, Arizona State Fraternal Order of Police (02/14/2010)
Against Bill: Seth Apfel, Self (03/15/2010)
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HB 2774 |
notice; claim of unconstitutionality; parties |
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SPONSOR: |
DRIGGS |
JUD |
3/22/2010 |
DP |
(5-2-0-0) |
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(No: MIRANDA,BURTON CAHILL) |
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RULES |
4/5/2010 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Prohibits the Attorney General, Speaker of the House of Representatives or the President of the Senate from being compelled to intervene as a party, or from being named as a defendant, in a proceeding based upon a notice of a claim pursuant to a constitutional declaration.
For Bill: Greg Stanton, Attorney General's Office (02/18/2010)
Against Bill: Bryan Ginter, Self (02/15/2010)
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Committee on NRIPD
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HB 2258 |
CDL exemptions; farm vehicles |
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SPONSOR: |
BIGGS |
NRIPD |
3/15/2010 |
DPA |
(6-0-1-0) |
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(NV: AGUIRRE) |
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RULES |
4/5/2010 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Modifies the definition of farm vehicle within the section of law that exempts drivers of certain vehicles from commercial driver license (CDL) requirements. Clarifies that an owner of a farm vehicle, who transports their property for commercial purposes, does not have to obtain a CDL in order to operate the farm vehicle, provided that the farm vehicle meets other current statutory requirements. Also, exempts a hay squeeze machine from vehicle, trailer or semitrailer registration requirements.
For Bill: John Agustine, Arizona Nursery Association/AZ Farm Bureau/ AZ Cattlemens Assoc (01/28/2010); Philip Bashaw, Arizona Farm Bureau (03/15/2010); Patrick Bray, AZ Cattlemens Assoc. (03/15/2010); Cheryl Goar, Arizona Nursery Association (03/12/2010); Rick Lavis, Arizona Cotton Growers Association (03/12/2010); Kevin Rogers, Arizona Farm Bureau (01/28/2010); Jake Shuler, Western Growers Association (03/14/2010); Joe Sigg, Arizona Farm Bureau (03/15/2010); Chris Udall, Agri-Business Council of Arizona (03/10/2010)
Against Bill: Bryan Ginter, Self (01/26/2010)
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HB 2289 |
water recharge; direct use |
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SPONSOR: |
PRATT |
NRIPD |
3/15/2010 |
DP |
(4-2-1-0) |
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(No: HALE,LANDRUM TAYLOR NV: AGUIRRE) |
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RULES |
4/5/2010 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Retroactive to January 1, 2009, allows the Director of the Arizona Department of Water Resources (Director) to exclude certain withdrawn groundwater when calculating a water storer’s long-term storage credit.
For Bill: Allison Bell, Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry (03/15/2010); Michelle Bolton, Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (02/09/2010); Jim Hartdegen, Maricopa Stanfield Irrigation District (02/08/2010); Adam Hawkins, Resolution Copper (03/15/2010); Sydney Hay, Arizona Mining Association and AMIGOS (03/15/2010); Jake Shuler, Roosevelt Water Conservation District (03/14/2010); Chris Udall, Agri-Business Council of Arizona (03/10/2010)
Against Bill: Sandy Bahr, Sierra Club - Grand Canyon Chapter (03/15/2010); Bryan Ginter, Self (02/08/2010); Pat VanMaanen, Self (03/12/2010)
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HB 2336 |
escort vehicles; traffic control; insurance |
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SPONSOR: |
ANTENORI |
NRIPD |
3/29/2010 |
DP |
(6-0-1-0) |
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(NV: LANDRUM TAYLOR) |
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RULES |
4/5/2010 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Allows escort vehicle operators who meet the prescribed training and commercial liability insurance requirements to perform traffic control. Extends the period of time that a flagger has to repeat training and certification requirements.
For Bill: Kevin Biesty, ADOT (03/29/2010); Wendy Briggs, Arizona Trucking Association (02/04/2010); Scot Butler, Arizona Housing Association (02/04/2010); Gibson McKay, AZ Trucking Assn (03/29/2010); Karen Rasmussen, Arizona Trucking Association (03/29/2010); Wayde Webb, Arizona Department of Public Safety (02/04/2010)
Against Bill: Don Isaacson, Fraternal Order of Police (02/02/2010)
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HB 2442 |
greenhouse gas emissions; regulations |
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SPONSOR: |
BURGES |
NRIPD |
3/15/2010 |
DP |
(4-2-1-0) |
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(No: HALE,LANDRUM TAYLOR NV: AGUIRRE) |
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RULES |
4/5/2010 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Prohibits an Arizona state agency from adopting or enforcing a state or regional program to regulate greenhouse gas emissions without express legislative authorization. Requires a Supplemental Environmental Project initiated or accepted by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality to have an adequate nexus to the violation of environment law.
For Bill: Penny Allee Taylor, Southwest Gas Corporation (02/02/2010); Allison Bell, Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry (03/15/2010); Heather Bernacki, East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance (03/15/2010); Michelle Bolton, Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (02/02/2010); Jim Buster, ADEQ (02/02/2010); Ryan Denke, Self (02/05/2010); Tom Dorn, Peabody Energy/Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity (03/15/2010); Molly Greene, SRP (02/01/2010); Sydney Hay, AMIGOS (03/15/2010); Yvonne Hunter, Pinnacle West Capital Corp/APS (02/02/2010); Tom Jones, Grand Canyon State Electric Cooperative Association (02/02/2010); Knox Kimberly, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (02/02/2010); Bobbi Sparrow, Arizona Auto Dealers Association (02/02/2010); Susie Stevens, Western States Petroleum Association (02/02/2010); Barbara Stockwell, Trico Electric Cooperative (02/02/2010); Lyn White, Freeport McMoRAn (03/15/2010); Gary Yaquinto, Arizona Investment Council (03/15/2010)
Against Bill: Sandy Bahr, Sierra Club - Grand Canyon Chapter (03/15/2010); Peter Bengtson, Self (01/29/2010); Jennifer Bonnett, The Arizona Public Health Association (04/05/2010); Diane Brown, Arizona PIRG (Public Interest Research Group) (03/15/2010); Barbara Burkholder, Arizona Public Health Association (03/14/2010); Rob Lane, American Planning Association Arizona Chapter (03/15/2010); Gini McGirr, League of Women Voters of Arizona (02/02/2010); Daniel Patterson, Self (02/02/2010); Greg Stanton, Attorney General's Office (04/05/2010); Pat VanMaanen, Self (03/12/2010)
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HB 2536 |
license plate obstruction; wheelchair holders |
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SPONSOR: |
GOWAN |
NRIPD |
3/29/2010 |
DP |
(6-0-1-0) |
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(NV: LANDRUM TAYLOR) |
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RULES |
4/5/2010 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requires a handicapped license plate to be displayed on a wheelchair carrier when two handicapped plates are issued to a vehicle.
Neutral: Kevin Biesty, Self (02/04/2010)
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HB 2612 |
veterinarian regulations |
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SPONSOR: |
PRATT |
NRIPD |
4/5/2010 |
DPA |
(6-0-1-0) |
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(NV: LANDRUM TAYLOR) |
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RULES |
4/12/2010 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Modifies statutes pertaining to the membership of the Arizona Veterinary Medical Examining Board, veterinary practice and investigations of veterinary violations and misconduct.
For Bill: Michael Ames, Arizona Veterinary Medical Association (04/04/2010); Donald DeYoung, Self (04/05/2010); Bryan Ginter, Self (02/15/2010); Kenneth Skinner , Self, Prescott Animal Hospital, AzVMA (04/05/2010); Susie Stevens, Arizona Veterinary Medical Association (04/05/2010)
Against Bill: Joseph Abate, Az State Veterinary Medical Examining Board (04/05/2010); Sylvia Arena, Self (04/04/2010); Jenna Jones, AZ Veterinary Medical Examining Board (04/05/2010); Scott Plummer, AZ Vet., Medical Examining Board (04/05/2010)
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