Forty-eighth Legislature
Second Regular Session
SENATE CAUCUS CALENDAR
(Bills on calendar pending action by Committee on Rules)
April 15, 2008
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Bill Number |
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Committee |
Date |
Action |
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Committee on GOV
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HB 2155 |
transfer of development rights |
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SPONSOR: |
PATON |
GOV |
3/31/2008 |
DP |
(5-0-2-0) |
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(NV: BURTON CAHILL,GARCIA) |
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RULES |
4/14/2008 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requires a municipality to adopt an ordinance relating to the transfer of development rights, prior to the transfer. Makes permanent the authority for counties to transfer development rights.
For Bill: Sandy Bahr, Sierra Club - Grand Canyon Chapter (03/31/2008); Jason Baran, City of Tucson (03/31/2008); Stan Barnes, Southern Arizona Home Builders Association (03/31/2008); Donald G. Begalke, Self (03/29/2008); Noah Binder, Self (03/31/2008); Jessica Blazina, City of Glendale (03/31/2008); Richard Bohan, Maricopa County Board of Supervisors (01/29/2008); Susan Charlton, Diamond Ventures (03/31/2008); Arlan Colton, Pima County (01/29/2008); Jessica Couleur, Self (01/27/2008); Eric Emmert, Arizona Planning Association (03/31/2008); John Wayne Gonzales, City of Phoenix (01/29/2008); Spencer Kamps, Home Builders Assoc of Central AZ (03/31/2008); Romina Korkes, City of Goodyear (03/31/2008); Jeffrey Kros, League of Cities and Towns (01/28/2008); Rob LaFontaine, City of Bullhead City (01/29/2008); Michelle Lehman, City of Surprise (03/31/2008); Jenna Lillibridge, Self (03/28/2008); Todd Madeksza, County Supervisors Association (03/31/2008); Michael Racy, Pima County (03/31/2008); John Schell, City of Peoria (03/31/2008); Jennifer Sweeney, Arizona Association of Counties (03/28/2008); Cheyenne Walsh, League of Arizona Cities and Towns (03/31/2008)
Neutral: Scot Mussi, Home Builders Assoc of Central AZ (03/31/2008)
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HB 2235 |
administrative rules oversight committee |
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SPONSOR: |
DESIMONE |
GOV |
4/7/2008 |
DP |
(4-3-0-0) |
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(No: BURTON CAHILL,GARCIA,PESQUIERA) |
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RULES |
4/14/2008 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Reestablishes the Administrative Rules Oversight Committee.
For Bill: Susan Anable, Cox Communications (04/07/2008); Elaine Arena, Printing Industries Assn., of Arizona (03/20/2008); Michelle Bolton, NFIB (04/07/2008); Brenda Burns, Self (01/26/2008); Tom Dorn, East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance (04/07/2008); Eric Emmert, East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance (04/07/2008); Charles Foy, Arizona State Employees Assoc/CWA (04/04/2008); Joe Galli, Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce (01/29/2008); Michael Preston Green, BNSF Railway Company (03/24/2008); Glenn Hamer, Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry (04/07/2008); Gretchen Jacobs, COGNOS (03/20/2008); Russell Jones, Self & Arizona Chamber (01/29/2008); Spencer Kamps, Home Builders Assoc of Central Arizona (04/07/2008); Lisa Krueger, Lake Havasu City Chamber of Commerce (01/29/2008); Kelsey Lundy, Arizona Association of Nurse Anesthetists (01/28/2008); Lori Lustig, So. AZ Chamber of Commerce Alliance (03/24/2008); John Mangum, AZ Food Marketing Alliance (04/07/2008); Scot Mussi, Home Builders Assoc of Central AZ (03/24/2008); Jim Norton, Arizona Manufacturer's Council/ACCI (01/29/2008); Marcus Osborn, Arizona Manufacturers' Council (04/07/2008); Paul Parisi, Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce (02/08/2008); Farrell Quinlan, West Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance (03/24/2008); Todd Sanders, Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (04/07/2008); Jennifer Schuldt, Arizona Tax Research Association (04/07/2008); Joe Sigg, Arizona Farm Bureau (01/28/2008); Lyn White, Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold (04/07/2008); Rip Wilson, Sunrise Water Company (01/28/2008)
Against Bill: Sandy Bahr, Sierra Club - Grand Canyon Chapter (04/05/2008); Donald G. Begalke, Self (04/05/2008); Noah Binder, Self (04/07/2008); Jim Buster, AZ Dept. of Environmental Quality (04/04/2008)
Neutral: Dean Riesen, Rimrock Company (01/29/2008)
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HB 2582 |
food safety regulation |
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SPONSOR: |
STUMP |
GOV |
3/31/2008 |
DP |
(5-0-2-0) |
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(NV: BLENDU,GARCIA) |
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RULES |
4/14/2008 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Modifies Department of Health Service’s (DHS) food regulations pertaining to bake sales and commercially prepackaged foods.
For Bill: Rory Hays, Maricopa County (01/28/2008); Beth Lewallen, County Supervisors Association (03/31/2008); David Ludwig, Maricopa County (01/30/2008)
Neutral: Barbara Fanning, Arizona Department of Health Services (01/29/2008)
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HB 2659 |
deed restrictions; private covenants |
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SPONSOR: |
CLARK |
GOV |
3/24/2008 |
DP |
(6-0-1-0) |
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(NV: BLENDU) |
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RULES |
4/7/2008 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Allows an owner of real property to enter into a private covenant regarding the real property. Defines a private covenant.
For Bill: Lee Miller, Land Title Association of Arizona (02/11/2008); Scot Mussi, Home Builders Assoc. of Central AZ (03/24/2008); Jeff Sandquist, Robson Communities (03/24/2008); Anne Stewart, Self and The Sun City Formula Registry (03/24/2008)
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HB 2726 |
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(Now: condominium statutes; applicability) |
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SPONSOR: |
NICHOLS |
GOV |
4/7/2008 |
DPA |
(7-0-0-0) |
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RULES |
4/14/2008 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Applies the Condominium Act (Act) to all condominiums in the state, regardless of the date the condominium was created.
For Bill: Betty Donnerstag, Self (02/25/2008); Pamela Fritchey, Self (02/25/2008); Pat Haruff, CHORE (04/06/2008); Rauni Marsh, Self (04/05/2008); Anne Stewart, Self and The Sun City Formula Registry (04/07/2008)
Against Bill: Brian Morgan, Maxwell &Morgan (02/25/2008)
Neutral: Ryan Anderson, CAI (02/25/2008); Kevin B. DeMenna, Community Associations Institute (04/07/2008)
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HB 2803 |
GPLET; military use zones |
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SPONSOR: |
NELSON |
GOV |
3/31/2008 |
DP |
(4-2-1-0) |
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(No: GRAY L,PESQUIERA NV: GARCIA) |
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RULES |
4/7/2008 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Establishes new requirements for leases or development agreements that fall under the Government Property Lease Excise Tax (GPLET). Makes military use zones that are or used to be a military airport eligible for GPLET.
For Bill: F. Rockne "Roc" Arnett, Self & East Valley Partnership (03/31/2008); Lisa A. Atkins, Self, as an Arizona Military Affairs Commissioner (03/31/2008); Steve Barclay, Phoenix Industrial Development Authority (03/31/2008); Diana Bedient, Peoria Chamber of Commerce (03/31/2008); Gary Birnbaum, RED Development (03/31/2008); Jessica Blazina, City of Glendale (03/31/2008); Wendy Briggs, West Valley Community Action Coalition (02/19/2008); Scott Butler, City of Mesa (03/31/2008); Michael Celaya, City of Surprise (02/19/2008); Susan Charlton, Diamond Ventures (03/31/2008); Rob Dalager, Valley Partnership (03/31/2008); Pat Dennis, City of El Mirage (02/19/2008); Eric Emmert, Arizona Planning Association (03/31/2008); Lisa Estrada, City of Peoria (03/31/2008); Tom Finnegan, GMAC (03/31/2008); Charles Flynn, City of Yuma (03/31/2008); Michael Francis, Self (03/31/2008); Steve Gervais, Pinnacle West / APS / Sun Cor (03/31/2008); Stuart Goodman, Town of Marana (03/28/2008); Glenn Hamer, Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry (02/18/2008); Anne Hamilton, DMB Associates (02/19/2008); Becky Hill, John F. Long Properties (03/31/2008); Sharolyn Hohman, Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce (03/31/2008); Richard Hubbard, Valley Partnership (03/31/2008); Patrice Kraus, City of Chandler (03/31/2008); Jeffrey Kros, League of Cities and Towns (03/31/2008); Michelle Lehman, City of Surprise (03/31/2008); Jacob Long, Self (03/31/2008); Jack Lunsford, WESTMARC & Western Maricopa Enterprise Zone (03/28/2008); John MacDonald, US Airways (03/31/2008); Steve Moore, City of Yuma (02/19/2008); Larry Nelson, City of Yuma (02/19/2008); Rep. John Nelson, Self (03/31/2008); Stephanie Prybyl, Town of Gilbert (02/19/2008); Farrell Quinlan, West Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance (03/31/2008); Jack Rasor, Westcor (03/31/2008); Don Rinehart, Glendale Chamber of Commerce (03/31/2008); Jeff Sandquist, NAIOP- Arizona (02/19/2008); Christian Stumpf, International Council of Shopping Centers (02/19/2008); Christian Stumpf, International Council of Shopping Centers (03/31/2008); Brian Tassinari, Queen Creek (02/19/2008)
Against Bill: Kevin McCarthy, Arizona Tax Research Association (03/31/2008); Steve Voeller, Arizona Free Enterprise Club (03/31/2008)
Neutral: Karen Peters, City of Phoenix (03/31/2008)
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Committee on CED
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HB 2123 |
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(Now: landlord charges; utilities) |
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SPONSOR: |
MCCLURE |
CED |
3/26/2008 |
DP |
(7-0-1-0) |
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(NV: TIBSHRAENY) |
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RULES |
4/7/2008 |
PFCA |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Establishes guidelines under the Recreational Vehicle (RV) Long-Term Rental Space Act for the charging of utilities to RV owners.
For Bill: Noel Benoist, NAIV and AITVA Co-founder AAMHO Chapter President and more (02/27/2008); Dave Boring, Self (02/27/2008); Susan Brenton, Self (02/27/2008); Jean Creagan, AAMHO (03/26/2008); Jay Cross, Self (02/26/2008); Janna Day, MHCA-Manufactured Housing Communities of AZ (02/27/2008); Ronald Feinstein, AAMHO (03/26/2008); Sharon Gilham, Self (02/27/2008); Michael Preston Green, Manufactured Housing Communities of Arizona (03/26/2008); Neil Hyland, Self (02/27/2008); Harry Johnson, Self (03/26/2008); Larry Lucero, Tucson Electric Power Co. (03/25/2008); John MacDonald, Arizona Association of Manufactured Home Owners (03/26/2008); Ruben Montalvo, AAMHO (02/27/2008); Alice Stetch, Self (03/26/2008); Dan Thompson, Arizona Travel Parks Association (02/27/2008); Dana Tranberg, AAMHO (Arizona Association of Manufactured Home and RV Owners) (03/26/2008); Betty Westlake, Self (02/27/2008); Ralph Wilcox, Self (02/27/2008); Mike Williams, Arizona Travel Parks Association (02/27/2008)
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HB 2160 |
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(Now: medical scientific engineering; funding analysis) |
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SPONSOR: |
ADAMS |
CED |
4/9/2008 |
DPA |
(6-0-2-0) |
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(NV: BURTON CAHILL,GORMAN) |
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RULES |
4/14/2008 |
PFCA |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requires Science Foundation Arizona (SFAz) to compile data on state monies appropriated by the Legislature for medical, scientific and technological research and to publish this data on a comprehensive public searchable database.
For Bill: Lisa A. Atkins, Greater Phoenix Leadership, Inc. (04/09/2008); Meghaen Duger, Arizona Technology Council (04/09/2008); Eric Emmert, East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance (04/09/2008); Bill Harris, Science Foundation Arizona (03/04/2008); John Kaites, Arizona Technology Council (03/04/2008); John Kelly, Science Foundation Arizona (04/09/2008); Knox Kimberly, Science Foundation Arizona (03/04/2008); Catherine Mayorga, Tempe Chamber of Commerce (04/09/2008); Grant Nulle, Science Foundation Arizona (04/09/2008); Mike Snitz, Self (04/09/2008); Troy Steward, Mandaean World Ministries (03/04/2008); Mike Williams, Apple Computer (03/04/2008)
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HB 2828 |
workers' compensation; claims |
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SPONSOR: |
MCCOMISH |
CED |
4/9/2008 |
DPA |
(5-1-2-0) |
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(No: BLENDU NV: BURTON CAHILL,GORMAN) |
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RULES |
4/14/2008 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Prohibits the reopening of a workers’ compensation claim that was denied or if the notice of claim status or determination became final and requires claims for improper payment or denial of temporary partial disability benefits to be filed within two years after the claimed entitlement accrues or an award for benefits becomes final.
For Bill: Susan Anable, Cox Communications (04/07/2008); Michelle Bolton, NFIB (04/09/2008); David Childers, Farmers Insurance Group; Property & Casualty Insurance (02/26/2008); Mike Colletto, Community Horizons (04/08/2008); George Diaz, Arizona Public Service (04/09/2008); Eric Emmert, East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance (04/09/2008); Joe Galli, Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce (02/27/2008); Courtney Gilstrap LeVinus, Central AZ Chambers of Commerce & AZ Multihousing (04/03/2008); Nicole Gonzalez-Valentino, Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (04/09/2008); Michael Preston Green, Arizona Restaurant and Hospitality Association (04/09/2008); Glenn Hamer, Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry (04/09/2008); Don Hughes, Property and Casualty Insurance Association (04/08/2008); David Jones, The Arizona Contractors Association, Inc. (04/09/2008); Deanna Kupcik, Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce (04/08/2008); Richard Marmor, AZ Self-Storage Assn (04/09/2008); Catherine Mayorga, Tempe Chamber of Commerce (04/09/2008); Marcus Osborn, Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry (04/07/2008); Farrell Quinlan, West Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance (04/07/2008); Don Rinehart, Glendale Chamber of Commerce (04/09/2008); Debra Runbeck, Arizona Assoc. of Lawyers for Injured Workers (04/09/2008); Todd Sanders, Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (04/09/2008); Russell Smoldon, SRP (04/08/2008); James Stabler, SCF Arizona (04/09/2008); Melissa Taylor, Arizona Self Insurers Association (04/09/2008)
Against Bill: Darryl Engle, Az Assoc of Lawyers for Injured Workers (02/26/2008); Janice Goldstein, Arizona Trial Lawyers Association (02/26/2008); Don Isaacson, Fraternal Order of Police (04/07/2008); Thomas Stillwell, Arizona Association of Lawyers for Injured Workers (02/27/2008)
Neutral: Scot Butler, Industrial Commission of Arizona (04/09/2008); Brian Clymer, Self (04/03/2008); Charles Foy, Arizona State Employees Assoc/CWA (04/09/2008); Rebekah Friend, Arizona AFL-CIO (02/26/2008)
CONCUR / REFUSE
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SB 1038 Title: counterfeit marks; intellectual property CONCUR / REFUSE
SPONSOR HARPER CONFEREES FREE
DATE 4/7/2008 SIMPLE
REP __________ DEM __________
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Committee on EDK12
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HB 2368 |
school pupils; admission; absences |
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SPONSOR: |
CRANDALL |
EDK12 |
3/26/2008 |
DP |
(6-0-3-0) |
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(NV: HUPPENTHAL,O'HALLERAN,SOLTERO) |
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RULES |
4/14/2008 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Modifies the process and time period in which a school must notify a parent or custodian of a pupil in grades kindergarten through eight if a pupil is absent from school without notice or authorization. Allows a school to deny admittance to a child who has graduated from high school with a recognized diploma.
For Bill: Charles Essigs, AZ Association of School Business Officials (02/12/2008); Jake Logan, Mesa Public Schools (03/26/2008); Janice Palmer, Arizona School Boards Association (03/25/2008); Tom Pickrell, Mesa Public Schools (03/26/2008); Sam Polito, Tucson Area School Districts (02/12/2008); Michael Smith, Arizona School Administrators (03/25/2008)
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HB 2475 |
schools; pupil disciplinary proceedings |
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SPONSOR: |
ADAMS |
EDK12 |
3/26/2008 |
DP |
(4-2-3-0) |
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(No: GOULD,JOHNSON NV: HUPPENTHAL,O'HALLERAN,SOLTERO) |
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RULES |
4/14/2008 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Allows a school district governing board to confidentially maintain documentation of reported incidents of harassment, intimidation or bullying even if the incidents are not proven. Grants the option to a school district to choose to vote to have all hearings concerning pupil expulsions conducted by an independent hearing officer in one board meeting or continue on a case-by-case basis in separate board meetings whether to refer the action to an independent hearing officer.
For Bill: Jennifer Daily, Arizona Education Association (03/26/2008); Charles Essigs, AZ Association of School Business Officials (03/26/2008); Jake Logan, Mesa Public Schools (03/26/2008); Janice Palmer, Arizona School Boards Association (03/25/2008); Tom Pickrell, Mesa Public Schools (03/26/2008); Sam Polito, Tucson Area School Districts (03/25/2008); Beth Sauer, Arizona School Boards Association (02/05/2008); Michael Smith, Arizona School Administrators (03/25/2008)
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HB 2495 |
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(EDK12 S/E: military reservations; board; accomodation schools) |
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SPONSOR: |
BURNS J |
EDK12 |
4/2/2008 |
DPA/SE |
(6-0-3-0) |
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(NV: GRAY L,MCCUNE DAVIS,PESQUIERA) |
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RULES |
4/14/2008 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): An emergency measure to increase budget limits of an accommodation school with coterminous boundaries of a military reservation by the equal amount of the school’s heavily impacted federal impact aid monies. Creates a five-member military reservation accommodation school board.
For Bill: Stan Barnes, Southern Arizona Home Builders Association (03/03/2008); Susan Charlton, Diamond Ventures (03/04/2008); Jennifer Daily, Arizona Education Association (03/31/2008); Charles Essigs, AZ Association of School Business Officials (04/01/2008); Ronda Frueauff, Fort Huachuca Schools (04/02/2008); Art Harding, Arizona Department of Education (04/02/2008); Ron Lee, Self (04/02/2008); Lori Lustig, Southern AZ Chamber of Commerce Alliance (04/01/2008); Janice Palmer, Arizona School Boards Association (04/02/2008); Sam Polito, Tucson Area School Districts (04/01/2008); Michael Smith, Arizona School Administrators (04/01/2008); Melissa Sturgeon, Fort Huachuca (04/02/2008)
Against Bill: Debra Scott, Self (04/02/2008)
Neutral: Ben Alteneder, Arizona State Land Department (03/04/2008); Tom Farley, Arizona Assoc. of Realtors (03/04/2008); Spencer Kamps, Home Builders Assoc. of Central AZ (03/04/2008); Scot Mussi, Home Builders Assoc. of Central AZ (03/04/2008)
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HB 2747 |
charter schools; ASDB; transportation |
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SPONSOR: |
ANDERSON |
EDK12 |
4/2/2008 |
DPA |
(5-1-3-0) |
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(No: MCCUNE DAVIS NV: GOULD,LANDRUM TAYLOR,PESQUIERA) |
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RULES |
4/14/2008 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet):
For Bill: Janice Palmer, Arizona School Boards Association (04/02/2008); Angel Ramos, Sequoia School f/t Deaf and HH (04/02/2008); Jennifer Reid, Sequoia School for the Deaf & HH (04/02/2008)
Against Bill: Charles Essigs, AZ Association of School Business Officials (04/01/2008); Todd Jaeger, Amphitheater Public Schools (02/27/2008); Sam Polito, Tucson Area School Districts (04/01/2008)
Neutral: Michael Smith, Arizona School Administrators (04/01/2008)
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Committee on HED
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HB 2230 |
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(Now: information; college textbooks) |
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SPONSOR: |
TOBIN |
HED |
4/2/2008 |
DP |
(4-0-1-0) |
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(NV: PESQUIERA) |
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RULES |
4/14/2008 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requires publishers of postsecondary course materials to disclose to public university and community college faculty members and staff written information, in accordance with the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) and community college district policies, on course material offerings, prices, copyright dates and substantive content differences between editions. Requires the public universities and community colleges to adopt policies, by January 1, 2009, to instruct faculty and staff to make information requests according to the publisher disclosure policy.
For Bill: Diane Brown, Arizona PIRG (Public Interest Research Group) (02/19/2008); Tommy Bruce, Arizona Students Association (02/19/2008); Greg Fahey, University of Arizona (04/02/2008); Sarah Groves, Self (02/12/2008); Jay Kaprosy, Pearson (04/02/2008); Charlene Ledet, The University of Arizona (02/19/2008); Jennifer Nestlerode, Self (02/12/2008); Kendal Nystedt, Self (02/19/2008); Martin Quezada, Self (02/11/2008); Andrew Rigazio, Arizona Students Association (02/19/2008); Michael Slugocki, Self (02/19/2008); Christine Thompson, Arizona Board of Regents (04/02/2008); Tiffany Troidl, Arizona Students' Association (04/02/2008)
Neutral: Kathy Boyle, Arizona Community College Association (02/19/2008); Marcus Osborn, Reed Elesvier (04/02/2008); Dana Tranberg, Maricopa Community College District Faculty Association (02/19/2008)
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HB 2271 |
teacher loan programs; geographic shortages |
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SPONSOR: |
SCHAPIRA |
HED |
4/2/2008 |
DP |
(3-0-2-0) |
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(NV: GRAY L,PESQUIERA) |
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RULES |
4/7/2008 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Grants an additional option for a Math, Science and Special Education Teacher Loan Program (Program) loan recipient to discharge the person’s service requirement in any subject area in a public school located in a geographic area in Arizona that the State Board of Education (SBE) determines a teacher shortage exists.
For Bill: Jennifer Daily, Arizona Education Association (03/31/2008); Don Isaacson, Independent Colleges & Univ. of Arizona (04/02/2008); Tiffany Troidl, Arizona Students' Association (04/02/2008)
Neutral: Christine Thompson, Arizona Board of Regents (01/29/2008)
CONCUR / REFUSE
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SB 1012 Title: postsecondary education programs; PEG; PFAP CONCUR / REFUSE
SPONSOR GRAY L CONFEREES FREE
DATE 4/7/2008 SIMPLE
REP __________ DEM __________
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Committee on NRRA
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HB 2017 |
joint underwriting and reinsurance organizations |
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(NRRA S/E: greenhouse emissions; regulations; fuel economy) |
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SPONSOR: |
KONOPNICKI |
FIIR |
4/3/2008 |
W/D |
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NRRA |
4/9/2008 |
DPA/SE |
(5-0-2-0) |
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(NV: AGUIRRE,LANDRUM TAYLOR) |
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RULES |
4/14/2008 |
PFCA |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Prohibits a state agency from adopting or enforcing rules or regulations to implement a regional program addressing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions or motor vehicle fuel economy that is not expressly authorized by federal law, or that is more stringent than federal laws or regulations and requires the Director of the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) to provide a written statement on any such program.
For Bill: Penny Allee Taylor, Southwest Gas Corp (04/09/2008); Patrick Bray, Arizona Cattlemens Assoc. (04/09/2008); Wendy Briggs, AZ Trucking Association (04/09/2008); Michael Curtis, Arizona Municipal Power Users Association (04/09/2008); Phil Dion, Tucson Electric Power Co. (04/09/2008); Tom Dorn, Peabody Energy/Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity (04/09/2008); Eric Emmert, East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance (04/09/2008); Courtney Gilstrap LeVinus, AZ Multihousing Assoc. (04/09/2008); Molly Greene, SRP (04/08/2008); Glenn Hamer, Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry (04/09/2008); Jim Hartdegen, Santa Cruz Water & Power Districts Assoc. (04/08/2008); Richard Hayslip, Salt River Project (04/09/2008); Yvonne Hunter, Pinnaclewest Capital Corp/APS (04/09/2008); Tom Jones, Grand Canyon State Electric Cooperative Assn. (04/08/2008); Spencer Kamps, Home Builders Assoc. of Central AZ (04/09/2008); Knox Kimberly, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (04/09/2008); Rick Lavis, Arizona Cotton Growers Association (04/04/2008); John LeSueur, Commissioner Gary Pierce (04/09/2008); Larry Lucero, Tucson Electric Power Co (04/08/2008); Jim Norton, Arizona Manufacturer's Council/ACCI (04/09/2008); Paul Parisi, Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce (04/09/2008); Todd Sanders, Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (04/08/2008); Jeff Sandquist, Tucson Electric Power Company (04/09/2008); Robert Shuler, Western Growers; AZ Crop Protection Association (04/09/2008); Joe Sigg, Arizona Farm Bureau (04/08/2008); Susie Stevens, Western States Petroleum Association (04/09/2008); Steve Voeller, Arizona Free Enterprise Club (04/08/2008); Lyn White, Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold (04/09/2008); David Williams, AZ Trucking Association (04/09/2008)
Against Bill: Sandy Bahr, Sierra Club - Grand Canyon Chapter (04/07/2008); Donald G. Begalke, Self (04/05/2008); Bettina Bickel, Self (04/11/2008); Diane Brown, Arizona PIRG (Public Interest Research Group) (04/09/2008); Jim Buster, AZ Dept. of Environmental Quality (04/04/2008); Erik Magnuson, Environment Arizona (04/09/2008)
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HB 2332 |
falconry; captive bred exotic raptors |
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SPONSOR: |
MASON |
NRRA |
3/26/2008 |
DPA |
(6-0-1-0) |
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(NV: FLAKE) |
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RULES |
4/14/2008 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Allows persons qualified for a class II or class III falconry license to transport and use for sport falconry purposes raptors not listed in the Migratory Bird Treaty Act without having a sport falconry license.
For Bill: Mike Marks, Self (03/05/2008); Bruce Taubert, Self (03/26/2008)
Against Bill: Donald G. Begalke, Self (03/22/2008)
Neutral: Jennifer Martin, Arizona Game and Fish Commission (03/04/2008); Bill McLean, Arizona Game and Fish Commission (03/26/2008)
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HB 2822 |
pest control; department of agriculture |
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SPONSOR: |
CRANDALL |
NRRA |
4/9/2008 |
DPA |
(7-0-0-0) |
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RULES |
4/14/2008 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): An emergency measure that replaces the Structural Pest Control Commission (SPCC) with the Structural Pest Control Agency (SPCA) under the supervision of an Acting Director to be appointed by the Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA).
For Bill: Bas Aja, Arizona Cattlemens Assoc (04/09/2008); Jennifer Barnett, Institute for Justice Arizona Chapter (04/09/2008); Richard Bohan, Maricopa County Board of Supervisors (02/19/2008); Karen Buechle, Self (04/09/2008); Phyllis Farenga, Self (04/09/2008); Ken Fredrick, Arizona Pest Professional Organization (04/09/2008); Kenneth Fredrick, Self (02/20/2008); Sage Garvey, Self (04/09/2008); Judy Gausman, Self (02/19/2008); Molly Greene, SRP (04/08/2008); Ed Hermes, Arizona Department of Agriculture (04/09/2008); Garry Hukill, Self (04/09/2008); Yvonne Hunter, Pinnacle West Capital Corp/APS (02/20/2008); John Lindsley, Arizona Exterminating (04/09/2008); Todd Madeksza, County Supervisors Association (04/09/2008); Jack McClure, Self/APMA (04/09/2008); Farrell Quinlan, Arizona Landscape Contractors' Association (04/09/2008); Scott Richardson, Self (04/09/2008); Henry Schneiker, Self (04/09/2008); Kathy Senseman, Southwest Gas (04/09/2008); Robert Shuler, AZ Crop Protection, Western Plant Health Assn (04/09/2008)
Against Bill: Alan Ecker, Arizona Department of Administration (04/09/2008); Rick Lavis, Arizona Cotton Growers Association (04/04/2008); Ray Sarnocinski, Self (04/09/2008)
Neutral: Susan Anable, Cox Communications (02/20/2008); Jack Root, Structural Pest Control Comm (04/09/2008)
CONCUR / REFUSE
___________________________________________________________________________
SB 1181 Title: Arizona beef council; sunset continuation CONCUR / REFUSE
SPONSOR FLAKE CONFEREES FREE
DATE 4/3/2008 SIMPLE
REP __________ DEM __________
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Committee on FIIR
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HB 2120 |
CORP; DPS detention officers |
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SPONSOR: |
MCCLURE |
FIIR |
4/7/2008 |
DP |
(5-0-0-0) |
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RULES |
4/14/2008 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Includes Department of Public Safety (DPS) detention officers as a designated group in the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP).
For Bill: Jimmy Chavez, AZ Highway Patrol Association (04/06/2008); Charles Foy, Arizona State Employees Assoc/CWA (02/11/2008); Don Isaacson, Fraternal Order of Police (04/07/2008); Kelsey Lundy, AZ Police Assoc, AZ Highway Patrol Assoc (04/04/2008); James Mann, Arizona Fraternal Order of Police (04/06/2008); Dale Norris, Arizona Police Association (04/07/2008); Robert Ticer, Arizona Department of Public Safety (04/04/2008)
Against Bill: Lesli Sorensen, Arizona State Retirement System (04/07/2008)
Neutral: James Hacking, Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (04/03/2008); Tracey Peterson, Self (04/07/2008)
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HB 2053 |
PSPRS; medical personnel; service definition |
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(FIIR S/E: State Treasurer; employees; background checks) |
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SPONSOR: |
MCCLURE |
FIIR |
4/7/2008 |
DPA/SE |
(5-0-0-0) |
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RULES |
4/14/2008 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Authorizes the state Treasurer to obtain federal criminal records, and review credit standings, on prospective and current employees.
For Bill: Mike Colletto, Professional Fire Fighters of AZ (01/26/2008); Charles Foy, Arizona State Employees Assoc/CWA (01/27/2008); David Gore, Professional Fire Fighters of Arizona (01/28/2008); Shirley Gunther, City of Avondale (01/28/2008); Dean Martin, AZ State Treasurer (04/07/2008); Dale Norris, Arizona Police Association (03/04/2008)
Against Bill: Lesli Sorensen, Arizona State Retirement System (01/28/2008)
Neutral: Tracey Peterson, Self (04/07/2008)
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HB 2061 |
ASRS; global security risk report |
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SPONSOR: |
MCCLURE |
FIIR |
3/17/2008 |
DPA |
(3-0-2-0) |
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(NV: HUPPENTHAL,VERSCHOOR) |
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RULES |
4/7/2008 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Updates the legislative standing committees to which the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) must submit its global security risk report.
For Bill: Charles Foy, Arizona State Employees Assoc/CWA (03/17/2008); Dale Norris, Arizona Police Association (02/04/2008); Lesli Sorensen, Arizona State Retirement System (03/17/2008)
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HB 2081 |
captive insurers; authority |
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SPONSOR: |
KONOPNICKI |
FIIR |
3/31/2008 |
DPA |
(5-0-0-0) |
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RULES |
4/14/2008 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Allows captive insurers to cover employment practices liability risk, broadens the ability of branch captives to do business and removes the requirement that a reciprocal insurer have a subscriber who is a resident of this state.
For Bill: David Childers, Self (03/30/2008); J. Michael Low, Arizona Captive Insurance Association (03/31/2008)
Neutral: Karlene Wenz, Department of Insurance (03/27/2008)
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HB 2224 |
service company contracts |
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SPONSOR: |
MCLAIN |
FIIR |
3/31/2008 |
DPA |
(5-0-0-0) |
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RULES |
4/14/2008 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Limits existing exemptions from obtaining a permit for a service contract and exempts certain limited duration service agreements from permit requirements.
For Bill: Robert Bass, Self (02/11/2008); Robin Brand, LandAmerica Home Warranty (02/11/2008); Art Chartrand, National Home Service Contract Association (02/11/2008); David Childers, National Home Service Contractors Assoc. (03/30/2008); Tamara Douglass, Self- local resident (02/11/2008); Pattie Hackmann, Fidelity National Home Warranty (02/11/2008); Elvira King, Self-realtors (02/11/2008); Linda Leivo, 2-10 Home Warranty (02/11/2008); Wendy Mueller, Old Republic Home Protection (02/11/2008); Analee Pace, Old Republic Home Protection (02/11/2008); Kim Parker, Self (02/11/2008); Barbara Rastello, Fidelity Home Warranty (02/11/2008); Julie Smith, Old Republic Home Protection (02/11/2008); Fredi Stillman, 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty (02/11/2008)
Neutral: Scot Mussi, Home Builders Assoc of Central AZ (03/31/2008); Karlene Wenz, Department of Insurance (03/27/2008)
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HB 2348 |
cease and desist orders; disclosure |
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(FIIR S/E: State Treasurer; warrants) |
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SPONSOR: |
KONOPNICKI |
FIIR |
4/7/2008 |
DPA/SE |
(4-1-0-0) |
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(No: MCCUNE DAVIS) |
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RULES |
4/14/2008 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requires a valid warrant to be presented for withdrawal of monies from the State Treasurer.
For Bill: Robert Charlton, AZ DFI (02/04/2008); Dean Martin, AZ State Treasurer (04/07/2008); Lee Miller, Arizona Association of Mortgage Brokers (02/04/2008)
CONCUR / REFUSE
___________________________________________________________________________
SB 1151 Title: marriage; dissolution; community property CONCUR / REFUSE
(Now: PSPRS; investments; management)
SPONSOR GRAY L CONFEREES FREE
DATE 4/10/2008 SIMPLE
REP __________ DEM __________
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Committee on FIN
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HB 2107 |
delinquent information tax returns; penalty |
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SPONSOR: |
YARBROUGH |
FIN |
4/9/2008 |
DP |
(8-0-0-0) |
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RULES |
4/14/2008 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Replaces the late filing penalty for information returns with an incremental penalty scale.
For Bill: Kevin B. DeMenna, ASCPA (02/04/2008); Kim Freeman, DOR (02/04/2008); Sean Laux, Department of Revenue (04/09/2008); Jennifer Schuldt, Arizona Tax Research Association (04/08/2008)
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HB 2523 |
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(Now: tax lien sale; regulation) |
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SPONSOR: |
CRANDALL |
FIN |
4/9/2008 |
DP |
(8-0-0-0) |
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RULES |
4/14/2008 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): An emergency measure that allows a county board of supervisors to sell tax deeds of delinquent property that are held by the state to the owner of the adjoining property, under certain conditions.
For Bill: Sandra Brenner, Self (02/25/2008); Deborah Brugliera, Property Manager for Gabor K. Vajda (02/25/2008); Mike Gardner, Maricopa County Treasurers Office (04/09/2008); Charles Hoskins, Maricopa County Treasurer (04/08/2008); Beth Lewallen, County Supervisors Association (04/08/2008); Brian Lincks, Self/City Property Management (02/25/2008); Jennifer Sweeney, Arizona Association of Counties (04/08/2008); Gabor Vajda, Self (02/25/2008)
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HB 2638 |
municipal tax incentive penalty; application |
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SPONSOR: |
MURPHY |
FIN |
4/9/2008 |
DP |
(8-0-0-0) |
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RULES |
4/14/2008 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Applies the penalty for municipalities that provide transaction privilege tax (TPT) incentives for retail projects to those cities that are partially within the boundary of any metropolitan area with a population greater than two million persons.
For Bill: Michael Racy, Marana (02/26/2008); Steve Voeller, Arizona Free Enterprise Club (02/26/2008)
Neutral: Genevra Richardson, City of Phoenix (02/25/2008)
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Committee on HEALTH
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HB 2208 |
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(HEALTH S/E: graduate medical education; federal match) |
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SPONSOR: |
BURNS J |
HED |
3/19/2008 |
W/D |
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HEALTH |
3/27/2008 |
DPA/SE |
(5-0-2-0) |
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(NV: ABOUD,VERSCHOOR) |
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RULES |
4/7/2008 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Enables local governments to receive federal matching monies for the costs incurred pursuant to a specific contract between the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) Administration and providers or other entities to provide graduate medical education (GME) services as an administrative activity.
For Bill: Kevin Burns, University Medical Center (03/27/2008); Arthur Chapa, Pima County Board of Supervisors (03/27/2008); David Landrith, Arizona Medical Association (03/26/2008); Norma Peal, University Physicians Healthcare (03/27/2008); Ed Wren, UMC and UPH (03/27/2008)
Neutral: Sarah Groves, Self (02/12/2008)
CONCUR / REFUSE
___________________________________________________________________________
SB 1091 Title: Arizona medical board CONCUR / REFUSE
SPONSOR ALLEN CONFEREES FREE
DATE 4/7/2008 SIMPLE
REP __________ DEM __________
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Committee on JUD
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HB 2248 |
electronic communications; harassment; order; protection |
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SPONSOR: |
ROBSON |
JUD |
4/7/2008 |
DP |
(6-0-1-0) |
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(NV: MIRANDA) |
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RULES |
4/14/2008 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requires the court to review any evidence of electronic contact or communication harassment when determining requested injunctions and orders of protection. Incorporates anonymous or other contact into the definition of harassment.
For Bill: Danielle Cleveland, Self (02/21/2008); Kendra Leiby, Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence (04/02/2008)
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HB 2279 |
elections; registration information |
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SPONSOR: |
FARNSWORTH |
JUD |
4/7/2008 |
DP |
(5-0-2-0) |
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(NV: HALE,MIRANDA) |
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RULES |
4/14/2008 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): An emergency measure to allow the public to access the unique identifying number that is assigned to each individual voter in the statewide database.
For Bill: Karen Osborne, Maricopa County (04/07/2008); Jennifer Sweeney, Arizona Association of Counties (04/07/2008); Kevin Tyne, Sec. of State office (02/14/2008)
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HB 2444 |
aggravated assault; constables. |
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SPONSOR: |
KAVANAGH |
JUD |
3/24/2008 |
DP |
(6-0-1-0) |
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(NV: CHEUVRONT) |
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RULES |
4/14/2008 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Classifies, as aggravated assault, assault against a constable or a person summoned and directed by the constable while engaged in the execution of any official duties if the person commits the assault knowing or having reason to know the victim is a constable or a person summoned and directed by the constable.
For Bill: Jean Bishop, Self (02/19/2008); Philip Hazlett, President Arizona Association of Constables (03/24/2008); Beth Lewallen, County Supervisors Association (03/21/2008); Derek Mills, Arizona Association of Counties (03/24/2008); Ronald Myers, Arizona Constables Association (02/19/2008); Dale Norris, Arizona Police Association (02/20/2008); Dan Ryan, Arizona Constables Association (02/21/2008); Nicole Stickler, Arizona Constables Association (03/24/2008); Jennifer Sweeney, Arizona Association of Counties (03/24/2008)
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* |
HB 2623 |
constables; peace officers status |
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SPONSOR: |
PEARCE |
JUD |
3/31/2008 |
DP |
(4-0-3-0) |
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(NV: CHEUVRONT,GRAY C,MIRANDA) |
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RULES |
4/14/2008 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Specifies that a constable has peace officer status in the performance of the constable’s official duties.
For Bill: Joe Arredondo, Arizona Constables, Self (03/31/2008); Jean Bishop, Mohave County Constables (02/19/2008); Bob Cox, Pima County Constables (03/31/2008); Marge Cummings, Pima County Constables (03/31/2008); Mary Dorgan, Pima County Constables (03/31/2008); Buffalo Rick Galeener, Self (02/12/2008); Courtney Gilstrap LeVinus, Arizona Multihousing Association (02/11/2008); Philip Hazlett, Arizona Association of Constables President (03/31/2008); David Lester, Pima County Constables (03/31/2008); Ralph Marmion, Pima County Constables (03/31/2008); Ronald Myers, Arizona Constables Association (03/26/2008); Dale Norris, Arizona Police Association (03/31/2008); Ryan Reinhold, Arizona Constables Association (03/31/2008); Vince Roberts, Chief Constable-Pima County, Arizona Constables Association (03/31/2008); Dan Ryan, Arizona Constables Association (02/19/2008)
Against Bill: Susan Charlton, City of Phoenix Police Department (02/20/2008)
Neutral: Dave Kopp, Arizona Citizens Defense League, Inc. (02/12/2008); Lyle Mann, Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (03/26/2008)
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HB 2288 |
initiative and referendum amendments |
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SPONSOR: |
STUMP |
JUD |
3/24/2008 |
DP |
(6-1-0-0) |
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(No: WARING) |
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RULES |
4/7/2008 |
PFC |
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Rep Caucus Action: H Dem Caucus Action: Y |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Changes election law with regard to the filing of political committee campaign finance reports (reports), processing timelines for initiative and referendum petitions and requirements for arguments submitted on election measures.
For Bill: Jan Brewer, Secretary of State (03/24/2008); Tom Dorn, East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance (01/31/2008); Eric Emmert, East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance (03/24/2008); Michael Preston Green, Arizona Restaurant and Hospitality Association (03/24/2008); Karen Osborne, Maricopa County Elections (01/30/2008); Helen Purcell, Maricopa County Recorder & Az. Recorders Assn. (03/24/2008); Todd Sanders, Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (03/24/2008); Jennifer Sweeney, Arizona Association of Counties (03/24/2008)
Against Bill: Seth Apfel, Self (03/23/2008); Scot Mussi, Home Builder Assoc. of Central AZ (01/31/2008)
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HB 2364 |
election law amendments |
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SPONSOR: |
CRANDALL |
JUD |
3/24/2008 |
DPA |
(7-0-0-0) |
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RULES |
4/7/2008 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Changes election law with regard to special election dates for a congressional vacancy, signature verification for nomination petitions and ballots, computer election program filing, delivery of early ballots, residency requirements to vote, political committees, filing of campaign finance reports, designation of the official serial number for ballot propositions and conforming changes to the primary election statutes.
For Bill: Jan Brewer, Secretary of State (03/24/2008); Jeffrey Kros, League of Cities and Towns (03/24/2008); Karen Osborne, Maricopa County Elections (02/20/2008); Helen Purcell, Maricopa County Recorder (03/24/2008); Jennifer Sweeney, Arizona Association of Counties (03/24/2008); Kevin Tyne, Sec. of State's office (02/21/2008)
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HB 2842 |
forgery; drop house property transactions |
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SPONSOR: |
DRIGGS |
JUD |
3/31/2008 |
DPA |
(4-0-3-0) |
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(NV: CHEUVRONT,GRAY C,MIRANDA) |
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RULES |
4/14/2008 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Establishes, as a class 4 felony, the offense of using property or real property as a drop house and expands the definition of human smuggling.
For Bill: Rob Dalager, MoneyGram International (02/28/2008); David Gass, Attorney General's Office (03/31/2008); Sylvia Huyck, Self (02/28/2008); Kathryn Kobor, Self (02/28/2008); Dale Norris, Arizona Police Association (03/31/2008); John Thomas, Az Assn. Chiefs of Police (03/31/2008)
Neutral: Courtney Gilstrap LeVinus, AZ Multihousing Assoc (02/28/2008)
CONCUR / REFUSE
___________________________________________________________________________
SB 1053 Title: elections; counting center; observation CONCUR / REFUSE
(Now: elections; observation; counting center)
SPONSOR GRAY C CONFEREES FREE
DATE 4/7/2008 SIMPLE
REP __________ DEM __________
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Committee on PSHS
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HB 2395 |
PSPRS; investments; management |
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(PSHS S/E: driving; operating under the influence) |
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SPONSOR: |
WEIERS J |
FIIR |
3/10/2008 |
DPA |
(4-0-1-0) |
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(NV: RIOS) |
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PSHS |
4/10/2008 |
DPA/SE |
(5-2-0-0) |
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(No: RIOS,SOLTERO) |
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RULES |
3/24/2008 |
PFC |
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RULES |
4/14/2008 |
PFC |
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Rep Caucus Action: Y Dem Caucus Action: Y |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): An emergency measure that allows the Fund Manager of the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) to retain external investment management, allows the Fund Manager to commingle the assets of PSPRS, the Elected Officials’ Retirement Plan (EORP) and the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP) and makes changes to various current investment caps.
For Bill: Jimmy Chavez, AZ Highway Patrol Association (04/06/2008); Doug Cole, PSPRS (03/10/2008); Mike Colletto, Professional Fire Fighters of AZ (03/05/2008); Pete Dunn, Arizona Judges Association (01/27/2008); Luis Ebratt, Arizona Conference of Police & Sheriffs (01/27/2008); Bill Everson, Arizona State FOP and Arizona Labor Council (03/31/2008); Charles Foy, Arizona State Employees Assoc/CWA (03/31/2008); John Wayne Gonzales, City of Phoenix (03/10/2008); David Gore, Professional Fire Fighters of Arizona (03/10/2008); Alberto Gutier, AZ Interlock Distributors Association (04/10/2008); James Hacking, Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) (03/07/2008); John Kaites, PSPRS (03/10/2008); Jennifer Kraham, Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (01/28/2008); Rob LaFontaine, City of Bullhead City (01/28/2008); Jerry Landau, Administrative Office of the Courts (04/09/2008); Kelsey Lundy, Arizona Police Assoc. & AZ Highway Patrol Assoc. (01/28/2008); James Mann, Arizona Fraternal Order of Police (03/31/2008); Wilfred McFadden, Self (01/28/2008); Bill McLean, Arizona Game and Fish Commission (04/09/2008); Bill Montgomery, Self (04/10/2008); Dale Norris, Arizona Police Association (03/07/2008); John Ortolano, AZ Fraternal Order of Police (03/31/2008); Kevin Perguson, Arizona Game and Fish (04/10/2008); Stephanie Prybyl, Town of Gilbert (03/10/2008); Mike Senn, Arizona Game and Fish Department (04/09/2008); Randy Smith, Arizona State Fraternal Order of Police (03/31/2008); Bryan Soller, Arizona State Fraternal Order of Police (03/31/2008); Molly Steffens, Self (04/10/2008); Brigitte Targosz, Self (04/10/2008); Wendy Townsend, Self (04/10/2008); Jacqueline Walker, City of Kingman (04/10/2008); Mike Williams, Distilled Spirits Council of US, Scottsdale Hospitality Group (04/10/2008)
Against Bill: Ralph Black, Self (04/10/2008); Kenneth Sharp, Self (04/09/2008)
Neutral: Don Isaacson, Arizona Licensed Beverage Association (04/09/2008)
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HB 2439 |
procurement; government set aside program |
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SPONSOR: |
HERSHBERGER |
PSHS |
4/10/2008 |
DP |
(7-0-0-0) |
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RULES |
4/14/2008 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Removes the termination date for the Arizona Set Aside Program (Program).
For Bill: Jeffrey Battle, Scottsdale Training and Rehabilitation Services, Inc. (02/19/2008); Molly Greene, SRP (04/09/2008); Bev Herman, AZ Assn of Providers for People with Disabilities (02/21/2008); Steven King, Beacon Group SW, Inc. (02/21/2008); Brandy Petrone, Goodwill Industries of Central AZ (04/09/2008); Mark Thompson, The Centers for Habilitation (02/21/2008)
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HB 2594 |
CPS; court orders |
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ADAMS |
PSHS |
4/3/2008 |
DP |
(5-0-2-0) |
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(NV: HUPPENTHAL,LANDRUM TAYLOR) |
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4/14/2008 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requires Child Protective Services (CPS) workers to make a good faith effort to follow court orders regarding custody, visitation or contact with a parent or other person in the home.
For Bill: Emily Jenkins, Arizona Council of Human Service Providers (02/26/2008); Flora M. Jessop, Self (02/26/2008); Buster Johnson, Self (02/26/2008); Kendra Leiby, Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence (04/02/2008); Beth Rosenberg, Children's Action Alliance (04/02/2008)
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HB 2254 |
fingerprinting board; good cause exceptions |
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WEIERS JP |
PSHS |
4/3/2008 |
DPA |
(4-1-2-0) |
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(No: GRAY C NV: HUPPENTHAL,LANDRUM TAYLOR) |
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4/14/2008 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requires members of the Board of Fingerprinting (Board) and employees of the Board to have fingerprint clearance cards, alters the Board vote requirement to approve a good cause exception and continues the Board for five years.
For Bill: Dennis Seavers, Arizona Board of Fingerprinting (04/01/2008)
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HB 2443 |
constables; ethics; training. |
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KAVANAGH |
PSHS |
3/13/2008 |
DP |
(4-0-3-0) |
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(NV: HUPPENTHAL,LANDRUM TAYLOR,RIOS) |
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RULES |
3/24/2008 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Increases the annual amount of mandatory training for elected constables.
For Bill: Courtney Gilstrap LeVinus, AZ Multihousing Association (02/05/2008); Elizabeth Hegedus-Berthold, County Supervisors Association (02/07/2008); Beth Lewallen, County Supervisors Association (03/12/2008); Derek Mills, Arizona Association of Counties (03/13/2008); Ronald Myers, Arizona Constables Association (02/03/2008); Nicole Stickler, Arizona Association of Counties (03/13/2008); Jennifer Sweeney, Arizona Association of Counties (03/12/2008)
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HB 2453 |
children; open court proceedings |
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SPONSOR: |
PATON |
PSHS |
4/3/2008 |
DPA |
(4-1-2-0) |
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(No: RIOS NV: HUPPENTHAL,LANDRUM TAYLOR) |
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RULES |
4/14/2008 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Opens court proceedings relating to dependent children, permanent guardianship and termination of parental rights, except in certain circumstances.
For Bill: David Bodney, Phoenix Newspapers, Inc. (04/02/2008); Emily Jenkins, Az Council of Human Service Providers (02/26/2008); Flora M Jessop, Self (02/26/2008); Buster Johnson, Self (02/26/2008); John Moody, Arizona Newspapers Association (04/02/2008); Beth Rosenberg, Children's Action Alliance (04/02/2008)
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HB 2727 |
fingerprint clearance cards |
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(PSHS S/E: Level I fingerprint clearance cards) |
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SPONSOR: |
HERSHBERGER |
PSHS |
4/10/2008 |
DPA/SE |
(6-0-1-0) |
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(NV: GRAY C) |
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RULES |
4/14/2008 |
PFCA |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Creates a separate fingerprint clearance card for foster and prospective foster and adoptive parents in accordance with the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act and for people required by the Department of Economic Security to have a fingerprint clearance card.
For Bill: Ken Deibert, DES (04/10/2008); Herschella Horton, DES (04/09/2008); Emily Jenkins, AZ Council of Human Service Providers (02/21/2008); Beth Rosenberg, Children's Action Alliance (02/20/2008); Dennis Seavers, Arizona Board of Fingerprinting (04/09/2008)
Neutral: Jennifer Daily, Arizona Education Association (02/21/2008); Vince Yanez, State Board of Education (02/21/2008)
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HB 2764 |
dependent children; successor permanent guardianships |
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HERSHBERGER |
PSHS |
3/27/2008 |
DP |
(5-0-2-0) |
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(NV: GRAY C,HUPPENTHAL) |
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RULES |
4/14/2008 |
PFCA |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Establishes procedures to appoint a successor permanent guardian when a permanent guardian is unable or unwilling to continue to serve as permanent guardian.
For Bill: Ken Deibert, DES (02/18/2008); Michael Herrod, Self (02/21/2008); Herschella Horton, DES (02/18/2008); Emily Jenkins, Az Council of Human Service Providers (03/27/2008); Karen McLaughlin, Self (03/26/2008); David Miller, Arizona Council of Human Service Providers (02/21/2008); Beth Rosenberg, Children's Action (03/26/2008); Maria Solis, AARP Arizona (02/21/2008)
Neutral: Amy Love, Administrative Office of the Courts (03/27/2008)
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HB 2355 |
commercial motor vehicles; trailers |
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SPONSOR: |
BIGGS |
TRANS |
4/1/2008 |
DP |
(5-0-0-0) |
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RULES |
4/7/2008 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Clarifies and conforms the definition of a commercial motor vehicle to federal law and requires the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), in consultation with the Department of Public Safety (DPS), to develop easily understandable publications of the laws and regulations relating to commercial and noncommercial motor vehicles, trailers and vehicle combinations.
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HB 2255 |
school bus inspections; rules |
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WEIERS JP |
TRANS |
3/25/2008 |
DPA |
(5-0-0-0) |
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RULES |
4/7/2008 |
PFC |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Clarifies that annual school bus inspections are to be conducted pursuant to the rules and standards adopted by the Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA) and establishes minimum inspection requirements by the Department of Public Safety (DPS).
For Bill: Jimmy Chavez, AZ Dept. of Public Safety (04/06/2008); Ray Churay, Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (03/13/2008); Art Eagar, Self (03/25/2008); Cathy Erwin, Self (03/25/2008); Karen Rasmussen, AZ Trucking Association (02/21/2008); John Thomas, Az Assn. Chiefs of Police (03/13/2008); Robert Ticer, Arizona Department of Public Safety (03/25/2008)
Against Bill: Charles Essigs, AZ Association of School Business Officials (03/18/2008); Paul Novak, Self and State School Bus Advisory Council and Tempe Elementary School District (03/18/2008); Linda Nuetzman, Queen Creek Unified School District #95 (03/18/2008); Janice Palmer, Arizona School Boards Association (03/18/2008); Sam Polito, Tucson Area Schools (03/18/2008); Marsh Stones, Queen Creek Unified School District #95 (03/18/2008)
Neutral: Bruce Baker, The Baker Group (02/21/2008); Kathy Roadlander, Arizona Assoc. for Pupil Transportation & AZ School Bus Advisory Council (03/18/2008); Ernest Salazar, Self (03/18/2008)
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