Forty-ninth Legislature

First Regular Session

SENATE CAUCUS CALENDAR

(Bills on calendar pending action by Committee on Rules)

June 11, 2009

Bill Number

Short Title

Committee

Date

Action

Committee on JUD

SB 1011		sex offender registration; study committee
	SPONSOR:	GRAY L	JUD	6/8/2009	DPA	(5-0-2-0)
			(NV: MIRANDA,HUPPENTHAL)
			RULES		None

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): An emergency measure that establishes the Federal Sex Offender Registration Notification Act Study Committee (Committee).

For Bill: Laurence Burns, Arizona Department of Public Safety (06/08/2009); Shirley Gunther, City of Avondale (06/08/2009); Betsy Houde, Self (06/08/2009); Jan Kruska, Self (06/08/2009); Jerry Landau, Administrative Office of the courts (06/08/2009); James Mann, Arizona Fraternal Order of Police (06/08/2009); Mary Marshall, Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (06/08/2009); Chris Phillis, Self (06/08/2009); Beth Rosenberg, Children's Action Alliance (06/07/2009); Robert Ticer, Arizona Department of Public Safety (06/05/2009)

SB 1112		sentencing; natural life imprisonment
	SPONSOR:	PATON	JUD	6/8/2009	DP	(4-3-0-0)
			(No: MIRANDA,CHEUVRONT,BURTON CAHILL)
			RULES		None

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Imposes a sentence of natural life, instead of life imprisonment, for a person convicted of first degree murder, under certain circumstances, or a person convicted of three (or more) specified offenses.

For Bill: Glenn Hamer, Self (06/08/2009); Tim Jeffies, Self (06/08/2009)

Against Bill: Kathleen Mayer, Pima County Attorney's Office (06/08/2009)

Neutral: Paul Ahler, APAAC (06/08/2009)

SB 1113		handguns; restaurants; posting
		(JUD S/E: restaurants; handguns; posting)
	SPONSOR:	HARPER	JUD	6/8/2009	DPA/SE	(4-3-0-0)
			(No: MIRANDA,CHEUVRONT,BURTON CAHILL)
			RULES		None

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Allows, under specified circumstances, a person with a concealed carry weapons (CCW) permit to carry a concealed handgun into the licensed premises of an on-sale retailer (an establishment that sells alcohol for consumption on or off the premises).  Makes changes to classifications and liability involving weapons on the on-sale retail premises.

For Bill: Gary Christensen, Arizona State Rifle & Pistol Association (06/08/2009); Dustin Deppe, Self (06/08/2009); Matthew Dogali, The NRA (06/08/2009); Sandy Doty, Self (06/08/2009); Royce Flora, Self (06/08/2009); Raul Gonzalez, Self (06/08/2009); Ronald Myers, Self (06/05/2009); Todd Rathner, National Rifle Association (06/08/2009); Fred Streeter, Self (06/05/2009)

Against Bill: Barry Aarons, Arizona Tourism Alliance & MTCVB (06/08/2009); Steve Barclay, Beer and Wine Distributors of Arizona (06/08/2009); Don Isaacson, Arizona Licensed Beverage Association (06/08/2009); Kendra Leiby, Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence (06/08/2009); Kathleen Mayer, Pima County Attorney's Office (06/08/2009); Gabriel Rushing, Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (06/08/2009); Susie Stevens, Alliance Beverage Distributing (06/08/2009); William Weigele, Arizona Licensed Beverage Association (06/08/2009); Mike Williams, Scottsdale Hospitality Group (06/08/2009)

Neutral: Sherry Gillespie, Arizona Restaurant Association (06/08/2009); Dave Kopp, Arizona Citizens Defense League, Inc. (06/08/2009); Pearlette Ramos, Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses & Control (06/08/2009); John Wentling, Arizona Citizens Defense League (06/05/2009)

SB 1123		city elections; nonpartisan primaries; districts
	SPONSOR:	PATON	JUD	6/8/2009	DP	(6-1-0-0)
			(No: BURTON CAHILL)
			RULES		None

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Prohibits a city or town from holding partisan elections and specifies voter eligibility for elections of council member candidates in a city or town.

For Bill: Stan Abrams, Self (06/08/2009); Stan Barnes, Southern Arizona Home Builders Association (06/08/2009); Tom Farley, Arizona Association of Realtors (06/08/2009); Rick Grinnell, Smart United Business Strategies (06/08/2009); Paul Parisi, Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce (06/05/2009); Michael Racy, Diamond Ventures (06/08/2009); Jeff Sandquist, Tucson Electric Power Company (06/08/2009); Ron Shoopman, ALC (06/08/2009); Jim Vieregg, Abrams Airborne Mfg., Inc.Tucson (06/08/2009)

Against Bill: Rebekah Friend, Arizona AFL-CIO (06/05/2009)

SB 1243		justification; defensive display of firearm
	SPONSOR:	PEARCE R	JUD	6/8/2009	DPA	(5-2-0-0)
			(No: MIRANDA,BURTON CAHILL)
			RULES		None

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet):             Justifies the defensive display of a firearm under specific circumstances.

For Bill: Gary Christensen, Arizona State Rifle & Pistol Association (06/08/2009); Matthew Dogali, The NRA (06/08/2009); Sandy Doty, Self (06/08/2009); Royce Flora, Self (06/08/2009); Raul  Gonzalez, Self (06/08/2009); Dave Kopp, Arizona Citizens Defense League, Inc. (06/08/2009); Ronald Myers, Self (06/05/2009); Todd Rathner, National Rifle Association (06/08/2009); Fred Streeter, Self (06/05/2009); John Wentling, Arizona Citizens Defense League (06/05/2009)

Against Bill: Paul Ahler, Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys' Council (06/08/2009); Don Isaacson, Fraternal Order of Police (06/08/2009); Kendra Leiby, Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence (06/08/2009); Kathleen Mayer, Pima County Attorney's Office (06/08/2009)

SB 1280		concealing, harboring or shielding aliens
		(JUD S/E: aliens; concealing, harboring or shielding)
	SPONSOR:	PATON	JUD	6/8/2009	DPA/SE	(4-3-0-0)
			(No: MIRANDA,CHEUVRONT,BURTON CAHILL)
			RULES		None

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Classifies, as a class 5 felony, knowingly or recklessly concealing, harboring or shielding from detection or attempting to conceal, harbor or shield from detection in any place an illegal alien.

For Bill: Paul Parisi, Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce (06/08/2009)

Against Bill: Jennifer Allen, Self (06/08/2009); Susan Cannata, William E. Morris Institute for Justice (06/08/2009); Lydia Guzman, Self (06/08/2009); Alessandra  Meetze, ACLU of Arizona (06/08/2009); Allison Nagle, Self (06/08/2009); Katie O'Connor, Self (06/08/2009)

SB 1281		human trafficking; violation.
		(JUD S/E: violation; human trafficking)
	SPONSOR:	PATON	JUD	6/8/2009	DPA/SE	(7-0-0-0)
			RULES		None

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Expands the classification of sex trafficking.

For Bill: Paul Ahler, Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys' Council (06/08/2009); Jennifer Allen, Self (06/08/2009); Kendra Leiby, Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence (06/08/2009); Kathleen Mayer, Pima County Attorney's Office (06/08/2009); Katie O'Connor, Self (06/08/2009); Paul Parisi, Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce (06/08/2009); Kate Royal, Self (06/08/2009); Greg Stanton, Arizona Attorney General's Office  (06/08/2009)

SB 1282		smuggling; definitions
		(JUD S/E: smuggling; classification; definitions)
	SPONSOR:	PATON	JUD	6/8/2009	DPA/SE	(7-0-0-0)
			RULES		None

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet):             Classifies, as a class 3 felony, human smuggling if it involves the use or threatened use of deadly physical force.

For Bill: Paul Ahler, Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys' Council (06/08/2009); Kendra Leiby, Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence (06/08/2009); Kathleen Mayer, Pima County Attorneys' Office (06/08/2009); Paul Parisi, Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce (06/08/2009); Greg Stanton, Arizona Attorney General's Office  (06/08/2009)

Against Bill: Lydia Guzman, Self (06/08/2009)

Committee on NRIPD

SB 1180		towing companies; release of vehicles
	SPONSOR:	NELSON	NRIPD	6/9/2009	DP	(6-0-1-0)
			(NV: GORMAN)
			RULES		None

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet):              Allows  a  person whose  vehicle requires  towing  as a result of an  accident  to choose a vehicle repair facility. Also makes various changes to the release and transfer of a vehicle and other related procedural requirements for a vehicle that has been towed and placed in storage.

For Bill: Lanny Hair, Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Arizona (06/05/2009); Kerry Hayden, Farmers Insurance Group of Companies (06/08/2009); Don Hughes, Property and Casualty Insurance Association (06/09/2009); Don Isaacson, State Farm Insurance (06/08/2009)

SB 1183		recreational corridor districts; termination date
	SPONSOR:	BURNS	NRIPD	6/9/2009	DP	(4-2-1-0)
			(No: AGUIRRE,LANDRUM TAYLOR NV: GORMAN)
			RULES		None

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Allows the formation of recreational corridor channelization districts (RCCDs) to continue after June 30, 2010.

For Bill: Lisa A. Atkins, Bd Member - West Valley Recreation Corridor & CAP (06/08/2009); Richard Bohan, Maricopa County Board of Supervisors (06/08/2009); Russell Bowers, ARPA (06/09/2009); Shirley Gunther, City of Avondale (06/08/2009); Norris Nordvold, Friends of the West Valley Recreation District (06/08/2009)

Against Bill: Sandy Bahr, Sierra Club - Grand Canyon Chapter (06/08/2009); Michael Fiflis, Self (06/08/2009); Alisa McMahon, Self (06/08/2009)

SB 1273		motorcycle safety fund; council; continuation
	SPONSOR:	GRAY L	NRIPD	6/9/2009	DP	(6-0-1-0)
			(NV: GORMAN)
			RULES		None

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Removes the statutory termination dates for funding the Motorcycle Safety Fund (Fund) and the continuation of the Arizona Motorcycle Safety Council (Council).

For Bill: Bryan Ginter, Self (06/08/2009); Bobbi Hartmann, American Brotherhood Aimed Toward Education(ABATE) (06/09/2009); Paul Price, Arizona Confederation of Motorcycle Clubs (ACMC) (06/09/2009)

SB 1289		vehicle accident reports
	SPONSOR:	NELSON	NRIPD	6/9/2009	DPA	(6-0-1-0)
			(NV: GORMAN)
			RULES		None

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): An emergency measure pertaining to the release of personal identifying information contained in vehicle accident reports.   

For Bill: David Childers, Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (06/09/2009); Bryan Ginter, Self (06/08/2009); Lanny Hair, Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Az (06/05/2009); Kerry Hayden, Farmers Insurance Group of Companies (06/08/2009); Don Isaacson, State Farm Insurance (06/08/2009)

SB 1297		flood control districts; remainder parcels
	SPONSOR:	NELSON	NRIPD	6/9/2009	DP	(5-0-2-0)
			(NV: HALE,GORMAN)
			RULES		None

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Allows a flood control district that takes a portion of a parcel of land through eminent domain to acquire the remainder of the parcel, with conditions.

For Bill: Rory Hays, Flood Control Dist. of Maricopa County (06/08/2009); Todd Madeksza, County Supervisors Association (06/09/2009)

SB 1320		ADOT omnibus
	SPONSOR:	NELSON	NRIPD	6/9/2009	DPA	(5-1-1-0)
			(No: ALLEN S NV: GORMAN)
			RULES		None

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Changes various rules and regulations relating to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT).  Makes conforming statutory changes to comply with federal regulations that relate to the placement of vehicle lights and penalties for commercial driver license violations.

For Bill: Kevin Biesty, ADOT (06/09/2009)

Committee on APPROP

SB 1142		public expenditure transparency database
	SPONSOR:	PATON	APPROP	6/9/2009	DP	(7-3-1-0)
			(No: HALE,RIOS,ABOUD NV: AGUIRRE)
			RULES		None

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requires cities, towns, and county treasurers to establish and maintain a receipts and expenditures public internet database. Revises the date when the Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA) is required to have established a public internet database of receipts and expenditures.Laws 2008, Chapter 312 requires ADOA to establish and maintain a public internet database of receipts and expenditures of state monies. ADOA, established in 1972, provides state government centralized administrative services. The State Procurement Office, within ADOA, is the Arizona state government’s central procurement authority administering statewide contracts for state agencies and political subdivisions. Currently cities, towns and counties are not required to maintain a public internet database of expenditures.

For Bill: Barry Aarons, Americans for Tax Reform (06/09/2009); Tom Buggeln, Self (06/09/2009); Michelle Clements, Arizona Free Enterprise Club (06/09/2009); Royce Flora, Maricopa County Treasurer (06/09/2009); Charles Hoskins, Maricopa County Treasurer (06/09/2009); Steve Voeller, Arizona Free Enterprise Club (06/08/2009)

Against Bill: Scott Butler, City of Mesa (06/08/2009); Charlie Cassens, Lake Havasu City (06/08/2009); Katie Decker, Town of Fountain Hills (06/08/2009); John Wayne Gonzales, City of Phoenix (06/09/2009); Michelle Gramley, Town of Gilbert (06/09/2009); David Johnson, Town of Buckeye (06/08/2009); Romina Korkes, City of Goodyear (06/08/2009); Rob LaFontaine, City of Bullhead City (06/08/2009); Todd Madeksza, Arizona County Supervisors' Association (06/09/2009); Steve Moore, City of Yuma (06/09/2009); Janice Palmer, Arizona School Boards Association (06/09/2009); Connie  Scoggins, City of Yuma (06/09/2009); Jen Sweeney, Arizona Association of Counties (06/09/2009); Amber Wakeman, City of Tempe  (06/09/2009); Dale Wiebusch, League of Arizona Cities and Towns (06/08/2009)

Neutral: Alan Ecker, Arizona Department of Administration (06/09/2009)

SB 1168		federal monies; report
	SPONSOR:	PEARCE R	APPROP	6/9/2009	DP	(7-4-0-0)
			(No: HALE,RIOS,AGUIRRE,ABOUD)
			RULES		None

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requires recipients of federal monies to submit specific information and annual reports to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC).

For Bill: Heather Bernacki, East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance (06/09/2009); Catherine Mayorga, Tempe Chamber of Commerce (06/09/2009)

Against Bill: Pat VanMaanen, Self (06/08/2009)

SB 1169		vehicle impoundment; administrative towing fund
	SPONSOR:	PEARCE R	APPROP	6/9/2009	DP	(9-0-2-0)
			(NV: PIERCE S,GOULD)
			RULES		None

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet):             Establishes  the Capitol Police  Administrative Towing  Fund, consisting  of monies from administrative fees relating to the impoundment of a vehicle.

For Bill: Alan Ecker, Arizona Department of Administration (06/09/2009)

SB 1316		nuclear emergency management; appropriations; assessments
	SPONSOR:	NELSON	APPROP	6/9/2009	DP	(11-0-0-0)
			RULES		None

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): An emergency measure that appropriates $1,523,108 in FY 2009-2010 and $1,569,091 in FY 2010-2011 from the state General Fund (GF) to the Nuclear Emergency Management Fund (NEMF), and assesses the same amounts, plus interest, against consortiums of public service and municipal corporations engaged in constructing or operating a commercial nuclear generating station.

For Bill: Allison Bell, Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry (06/08/2009); Andrew Carlson, DEMA (06/08/2009); George Diaz, Arizona Public Service (06/08/2009); Edward Flinn, DEMA (06/09/2009); Molly Greene, SRP (06/09/2009); Yvonne Hunter, Pinnacle West Capital Corp/APS (06/09/2009)

SB 1401		juvenile adjudications; probation; disposition
		(APPROP S/E: juveniles; diversion; probation)
	SPONSOR:	VERSCHOOR	APPROP	6/9/2009	DPA/SE	(8-3-0-0)
			(No: RIOS,AGUIRRE,ABOUD)
			RULES		None

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Makes changes relating to juveniles who are adjudicated delinquent and alleged to have committed an offense involving alcohol or drugs.

Against Bill: Michelle Gramley, Town of Gilbert (06/09/2009); Beth Rosenberg, Children's Action Alliance (06/09/2009); Mark Young, Town of Queen Creek (06/09/2009)

Neutral: Marcella Crane, AZ Department of Juvenile Corrections (06/09/2009); Katy Proctor, Arizona Judicial Council (06/09/2009)

SB 1420		DUI; juvenile adjudication
		(APPROP S/E: juvenile adjudication; DUI)
	SPONSOR:	VERSCHOOR	APPROP	6/9/2009	DPA/SE	(7-3-1-0)
			(No: RIOS,AGUIRRE,ABOUD NV: GOULD)
			RULES		None

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Increases the period of time a juvenile who is adjudicated delinquent for a driving under the influence (DUI) offense must be detained, but allows the judge to suspend part of the sentence if the juvenile completes alcohol or other drug screening.  Requires the juvenile or the juvenile’s parents to pay the detention costs.  Specifies that a juvenile who commits a DUI offense is not subject to ignition interlock device requirements.

Against Bill: Beth Rosenberg, Children's Action Alliance (06/09/2009)

SB 1441		public expenditure transparency
	SPONSOR:	MELVIN	APPROP	6/9/2009	DP	(7-4-0-0)
			(No: HALE,RIOS,AGUIRRE,ABOUD)
			RULES		None

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requires state and local government entities to establish and maintain a comprehensive database detailing the expenditure of public monies. 

For Bill: Barry Aarons, Americans for Tax Reform (06/09/2009); Steve Voeller, Arizona Free Enterprise Club (06/08/2009)

Against Bill: Scott Butler, City of Mesa (06/08/2009); Charlie Cassens, Lake Havasu City (06/08/2009); Katie Decker, Town of Fountain Hills (06/08/2009); John Wayne Gonzales, City of Phoenix (06/09/2009); Michelle Gramley, Town of Gilbert (06/09/2009); David Johnson, Town of Buckeye (06/08/2009); Romina Korkes, City of Goodyear (06/08/2009); Rob LaFontaine, City of Bullhead City (06/08/2009); Todd Madeksza, Arizona County Supervisors' Association (06/09/2009); Steve Moore, City of Yuma (06/09/2009); Janice Palmer, Arizona School Boards Association (06/09/2009); Connie  Scoggins, City of Yuma (06/09/2009); Jen Sweeney, Arizona Association of Counties (06/09/2009); Amber Wakeman, City of Tempe (06/09/2009); Dale Wiebusch, League of Arizona Cities and Towns (06/08/2009)

Neutral: Alan Ecker, Arizona Department of Administration (06/09/2009)

SB 1444		appropriation of federal monies
	SPONSOR:	MELVIN	APPROP	6/9/2009	DP	(6-4-1-0)
			(No: HALE,RIOS,AGUIRRE,ABOUD NV: GOULD)
			RULES		None

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Authorizes the Legislature to appropriate non-custodial federal monies.

Against Bill: Pat VanMaanen, Self (06/08/2009)

SB 1464		state financial condition; state treasurer
	SPONSOR:	GORMAN	APPROP	6/9/2009	DPA	(10-0-1-0)
			(NV: ABOUD)
			RULES		None

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requires the state Treasurer to prepare an annual financial condition statement for the Governor, President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives.

For Bill: Heather Bernacki, East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance (06/09/2009); Catherine Mayorga, Tempe Chamber of Commerce (06/09/2009); Treasurer's Office, Hon. Dean Martin, AZ State Treasurer (06/09/2009); Steve Voeller, Arizona Free Enterprise Club (06/08/2009)

Committee on CED

SB 1265		UCC; lost cashier's checks
	SPONSOR:	LEFF	CED	6/9/2009	DPA	(7-0-1-0)
			(NV: VERSCHOOR)
			RULES		None

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Provides mechanisms to address specific issues associated with lost, destroyed or stolen cashier’s, teller’s or certified checks and provides a means of getting a refund of the check amount.

For Bill: Wendy Briggs, AZ Bankers Association (06/09/2009); Austin De Bey, Arizona Credit Union League (06/09/2009); Bryan Ginter, Self (06/08/2009); Jay Kaprosy, AZ Bankers Association (06/09/2009)

SB 1266		workers' compensation; drugs and alcohol
	SPONSOR:	LEFF	CED	6/9/2009	DP	(5-0-3-0)
			(NV: ALLEN C,VERSCHOOR,PATON)
			RULES		None

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Repeals workers’ compensation legislation deemed unconstitutional as it relates to workplace injury due to drugs and alcohol and removes the requirement that an employer file a certification of an established drug and alcohol impairment testing policy with the Industrial Commission of Arizona.

For Bill: Michelle Ahlmer, Arizona Retailers Association (06/09/2009); Allison Bell, Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry (06/08/2009); Wendy Briggs, American Insurance Association (06/09/2009); Mike Colletto, Community Horizons (06/09/2009); Eric Emmert, East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance (06/09/2009); Bryan Ginter, Self (06/08/2009); Nicole Gonzalez, Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (06/09/2009); Catherine Mayorga, Tempe Chamber of Commerce (06/09/2009); Marcus Osborn, Arizona Manufacturing Council  (06/09/2009); Farrell Quinlan, West Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance (06/09/2009); James Stabler, SCF Arizona (06/09/2009)

Neutral: Scot Butler, Industrial Commission of Arizona (06/09/2009)

SB 1403		renewable, high-wage industries incentives
	SPONSOR:	LEFF	CED	6/9/2009	DPA	(5-2-1-0)
			(No: CHEUVRONT,PATON NV: VERSCHOOR)
			RULES		None

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Provides income and property tax incentives for new or expanded renewable energy businesses in Arizona when certain job creation, wage and capital investment requirements are met.  The tax incentive program terminates on December 31, 2015. 

For Bill: Thomas Alston, Solar Alliance (06/09/2009); Rob Antoniak, City of Goodyear (06/09/2009); F. Rockne "Roc" Arnett, East Valley Partnership (06/09/2009); Sandy Bahr, Sierra Club - Grand Canyon Chapter (06/09/2009); Steve Barclay, Cancer Treatment Centers of America (06/09/2009); Stan Barnes, Stirling Energy Systems, Inc (06/08/2009); Michael Bidwill, GPEC (06/09/2009); Linda Brady, Self (06/09/2009); Barry Broome, Greater Phoenix Economic Council (06/09/2009); Scott Butler, City of Mesa (06/08/2009); Leah Chacon, Arizona Corporation Commission (06/09/2009); Jeff Crockett, Greater Phoenix Economic Council and City of Mesa Economic Development Advisory Board (06/09/2009); Rob Dalager, GPEC (06/09/2009); Henk de Waard, GPEC (06/09/2009); Marcus Dell'Artino, Starwood Energy Group (06/08/2009); Shea Drefs, Self (06/09/2009); Lisa Estrada, City of Peoria (06/09/2009); Jeff  Fairman, Sundt Const. (06/09/2009); Stephen J Filipowicz, Self (06/09/2009); Sean Gallagher, Stirling Energy Systems (06/09/2009); John Wayne Gonzales, City of Phoenix (06/09/2009); Shirley Gunther, City of Avondale (06/08/2009); Anne Hamilton, DMB Associates (06/09/2009); Gregory Harris, Abengoa Solar (06/09/2009); Sharolyn Hohman, Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce (06/09/2009); Richard Hubbard, Valley Partnership (06/08/2009); Tom Johnston, Self (06/09/2009); Brett Jones, The Arizona Contractors Association, Inc. (06/08/2009); Nikki Khraizat, Self (06/09/2009); Romina Korkes, City of Goodyear (06/08/2009); Patrice Kraus, City of Chandler (06/09/2009); Jeffrey Kros, League of Cities & Towns (06/08/2009); Deanna Kupcik, Self (06/09/2009); Janet LaBar, Self (06/09/2009); Todd Landfried, Ironco/Renewable Energy Contracting (06/09/2009); Georgia Lord, Vice Mayor City of Goodyear (06/09/2009); Jack Lunsford, WESTMARC (06/08/2009); Christine Mackay, City of Chandler (06/09/2009); Mitch Menlove, Solar Alliance (06/09/2009); Matthew Miller, Self (06/09/2009); Kerri Morey, Department of Commerce (06/09/2009); Michael Neary, Arizona Solar Energy Industries Association (06/09/2009); Jim Norton, City of Goodyear (06/09/2009); Marcus Osborn, Arizona Manufacturing Council  (06/09/2009); Jennifer Palmer, Self (06/09/2009); Farrell Quinlan, West Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance (06/08/2009); Kassy Scrivner, Self (06/09/2009); Thad Seligman, Horizon Real Estate Group and Self (06/09/2009); Christopher Smith, Arizona Technology Council and Cox Communications (06/08/2009); Parrish Spisz, Self (06/09/2009); Scarlett Spring, Self (06/09/2009); Joe Stewart, GPEC (06/09/2009); Russell Ullinger, Self (06/09/2009); Dan Withers, Self (06/09/2009); Mark Young, Town of Queen Creek (06/09/2009); Steve  Zylstra, Arizona Technology Council (06/09/2009)

Against Bill: Kevin McCarthy, Arizona Tax Research Association (06/09/2009); Steve Voeller, Arizona Free Enterprise Club (06/08/2009)

Nominees Name

HARWOOD, JODY M.
	SPORTS AND TOURISM AUTHORITY
		CED	Vote: 8-0-0

Committee on ED

SB 1196		education; meetings; technical correction
		(ED S/E: education omnibus)
	SPONSOR:	HUPPENTHAL	ED	6/10/2009	DPA/SE	(5-2-0-0)
			(No: ABOUD,LOPEZ)
			RULES		None

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Makes numerous changes regarding public education relating to state agencies, fingerprinting requirements, retirement benefits, academic receivership, charter schools, school districts, technical and conforming changes to update Title 15.

For Bill: Anjali Abraham, Arizona Association of Counties (06/10/2009); Gary Bae, The Leona Group Arizona (06/10/2009); Tim Carter, Yavapai County School Superintendent  (06/10/2009); Marcus Dell'Artino, Chandler Unified School District (06/10/2009); Art Harding, Self (06/10/2009); Gretchen Jacobs, Arizona School Risk Retention Trust (06/10/2009); Sandra Junck Carpenter, First Things First (06/10/2009); John Kaites, Education Finance Reform Group (06/10/2009); Jay Kaprosy, Arizona Charter Schools Association (06/10/2009); John Mangum, Arizona Private School Association (06/10/2009); Mitch Menlove, Grand Canyon University (06/10/2009); Jaime Molera, Mesa Public Schools (06/10/2009); Justin Olson, Arizona Tax Research Association (06/10/2009); DeAnna Rowe, State Board for Charter Schools (06/10/2009); Janice  Shelton, Self (06/10/2009); Eileen Sigmund, Arizona Charter Schools Association  (06/09/2009); Linda Volhein, Florence Crittenton (06/10/2009); Vince Yanez, State Board of Education  (06/10/2009)

Neutral: Charles Essigs, Az Association of School Business Officials (06/10/2009); Jennifer Loredo, Arizona Education Association (06/10/2009); Janice Palmer, Arizona School Boards Association (06/10/2009); Michael Smith, Arizona School Administrators (06/10/2009); Lesli Sorensen, Arizona State Retirement System (06/10/2009)

SB 1386		charter schools; charter renewal period
	SPONSOR:	HUPPENTHAL	ED	6/10/2009	DPA	(4-3-0-0)
			(No: ABOUD,LOPEZ,LANDRUM TAYLOR)
			RULES		None

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Authorizes charter schools to seek early renewal and extends the contract period for excelling charter schools.

For Bill: Gary Bae, The Leona Group Arizona (06/10/2009); Heather Bernacki, Resolutions (06/10/2009); DeAnna Rowe, State Board for Charter Schools (06/10/2009); Eileen Sigmund, Arizona Charter Schools Association  (06/10/2009)

SB 1395		common school districts; grade nine
	SPONSOR:	HUPPENTHAL	ED	6/10/2009	DPA	(4-3-0-0)
			(No: ABOUD,LOPEZ,LANDRUM TAYLOR)
			RULES		None

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Purpose Allows elementary school districts to offer instruction in grade nine but does not entitle them to monies from the School Facilities Board (SFB) for additional facilities and prohibits them from receiving current year growth or rapid decline funding for grade nine pupils.

For Bill: Justin Olson,  (06/10/2009)

Neutral: Janice Palmer, Arizona School Boards Association (06/10/2009)

Nominees Name

NOONE, LAURA KAY PALMER
	PRIVATE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, STATE BOARD FOR
		ED	Vote: 5-0-2

RHUDE, SCOTT LOUIS
	PRIVATE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, STATE BOARD FOR
		ED	Vote: 5-0-2

ZUTES, SPRING SOPHIA
	PRIVATE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, STATE BOARD FOR
		ED	Vote: 5-0-2

Committee on HEALTH

SB 1100		biomedical research commission; continuation
	SPONSOR:	ALLEN C	HEALTH	6/10/2009	DP	(6-0-1-0)
			(NV: NELSON)
			RULES		None

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Continues the Arizona Biomedical Research Commission (Commission) for ten years until July 1, 2019.

For Bill: Steve Barclay, Mayo Clinic Arizona (06/08/2009); Stuart Goodman, Catholic Healthcare West (06/10/2009); David Landrith, Arizona Medical Association (06/09/2009); Dawn Schroeder, Arizona Biomedical Research Commission (06/10/2009)

SB 1103		partnership for nursing education
	SPONSOR:	ALLEN C	HEALTH	6/10/2009	DPA	(6-0-1-0)
			(NV: NELSON)
			RULES		None

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Continues the Nursing Education Demonstration Project until June 30, 2011.

For Bill: Mark Barnes, Arizona Community College Presidents' Council (06/08/2009); Kevin B. DeMenna, Maricopa Community College District (06/09/2009); Greg Fahey, The University of Arizona (06/09/2009); Christy Farley, Northern Arizona University (06/09/2009); Rory Hays, Arizona Nurses Association (06/09/2009); Don Isaacson, Aging Services of Arizona (06/09/2009); Laurie Lange Liles, Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association (06/09/2009); Mitch Menlove, Arizona Healthcare Association / ASU / Grand Canyon University (06/10/2009); Kathleen Pagels, Arizona Health Care Association (06/09/2009); Christine Thompson, Arizona Board of Regents (06/09/2009)

SB 1104		AHCCCS; SCHIP; application process
	SPONSOR:	ALLEN C	HEALTH	6/10/2009	DP	(6-0-1-0)
			(NV: NELSON)
			RULES		None

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet):              Authorizes the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) to select an available health plan for members of KidsCare if a health plan is not selected during the enrollment process.

For Bill: Kathryn Busby, Arizona Association of Health Plans (06/08/2009); Jennifer Carusetta, AHCCCS (06/09/2009); Dana Naimark, Children's Action Alliance (06/09/2009); Tara Plese, Arizona Association of Community Health Centers (06/10/2009); Pete Wertheim, IASIS Healthcare  (06/10/2009)

SB 1330		special health care districts; terms
	SPONSOR:	ALLEN S	HEALTH	6/10/2009	DP	(6-0-1-0)
			(NV: NELSON)
			RULES		None

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requires directors of special health care districts to serve staggered terms only in counties with a population of two million or more persons.

For Bill: John MacDonald, Maricopa Integrated Healthcare System (06/09/2009); Robert Shuler, White Mtn and Northern AZ Special Health Care Districts (06/09/2009)

Committee on PSHS

SB 1009		board of fingerprinting; hearings
	SPONSOR:	GRAY L	PSHS	6/10/2009	DP	(7-0-0-0)
			RULES		None

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Allows the Board of Fingerprinting to deny good cause exceptions under specified circumstances and to require good cause exception applicants to disclose certain evidence when determining the applicant’s successful rehabilitation.

For Bill: Dennis Seavers, Arizona Board of Fingerprinting (06/06/2009)

SB 1010		family law rules; conforming statutes
	SPONSOR:	GRAY L	PSHS	6/10/2009	DP	(7-0-0-0)
			RULES		None

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Conforms marital and domestic relations statutes to the Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure.

SB 1015		dispersing unlawful assembly; peace officers
	SPONSOR:	GRAY L	PSHS	6/10/2009	DP	(6-0-1-0)
			(NV: WARING)
			RULES		None

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Adds peace officers to the list of people who must arrest or command persons who are unlawfully assembled to disperse.

For Bill: Ray Churay, Maricopa County Sheriffs Office (06/10/2009); James Mann, Arizona Fraternal Order of Police (06/08/2009); Jen Sweeney, Arizona Sheriffs Association (06/08/2009); Robert Ticer, Arizona Department of Public Safety (06/05/2009)

SB 1016		adoption; consent
	SPONSOR:	GRAY L	PSHS	6/10/2009	DP	(7-0-0-0)
			RULES		None

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Allows the court to waive the requirement for the Department of Economic Security (DES) to give consent for adoptions under certain circumstances.

For Bill: Beth Rosenberg, Children's Action Alliance (06/09/2009)

Against Bill: Walt Wieder, Self (06/10/2009)

SB 1052		marriage dissolution; disposition of property
	SPONSOR:	GRAY L	PSHS	6/10/2009	DPA	(4-2-1-0)
			(No: ALVAREZ,LANDRUM TAYLOR NV: RIOS)
			RULES		None

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requires parties to file schedules of assets, debts and obligations in actions for dissolution of marriage, legal separation or annulment.  Establishes a presumption that property, debts and obligations under specified conditions were willfully concealed and specifies actions a party can take against the concealing party.

For Bill: Todd Franks, DRC and Self (06/10/2009); Michelle Greig, Self (06/10/2009); Cathi Herrod, Center for Arizona Policy (06/09/2009); Maria Lawrence, Self (06/10/2009); Kendra Leiby, Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence (06/10/2009); Teri Mello, Self (06/10/2009); Rachel Simion, Self (06/10/2009); Jane Snyder, Self (06/10/2009); Debi Vandenboom, Self (06/10/2009)

Against Bill: Wendy Briggs, AZ Bankers Association (06/10/2009); Janna Day, State Bar of Arizona (06/09/2009); Steve Wolfson, State Bar of Arizona Family Law Section (06/10/2009)

SB 1119		restricted driver licenses; DUI
	SPONSOR:	GRAY L	PSHS	6/10/2009	DP	(6-1-0-0)
			(No: WARING)
			RULES		None

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Allows certain driving under the influence (DUI) offenders to apply for restricted licenses.  Permits a person who is served an administrative license suspension to submit an online request for a hearing.

SB 1138		partial-birth abortions; definition.
	SPONSOR:	GRAY L	PSHS	6/10/2009	DPA	(5-1-1-0)
			(No: ALVAREZ NV: RIOS)
			RULES		None

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Modifies the definition of partial-birth abortion, specifies the term of imprisonment for someone who performs a partial-birth abortion and allows a defendant to seek a hearing before the board that issued the person’s license to practice medicine.

For Bill: Michael Anderson, Self (06/10/2009); Kay Cacchione, Self (06/10/2009); Royce Flora, Self (06/10/2009); Michelle Greig, Self (06/10/2009); James Hallgren, 40 Days For Life (06/09/2009); Cathi Herrod, Center for Arizona Policy (06/09/2009); Ron Johnson, Arizona Catholic Conference (06/09/2009); Rachel Simion, Self (06/10/2009); Jane Snyder, Self (06/10/2009); Beth Straley, Self (06/09/2009); Debi Vandenboom, Self (06/10/2009)

Against Bill: Bettina Bickel, Self (06/09/2009); Shannon Harper, Planned Parenthood Arizona (06/09/2009); Emily Herrell, Self (06/09/2009); Bryan Howard, Planned Parenthood (06/10/2009); Alessandra  Meetze, ACLU of Arizona (06/09/2009); Judith Salzman, Self (06/09/2009); Michelle Steinberg, Planned Parenthood Arizona (06/09/2009); Shaun Stuart, Self (06/09/2009); Jessica Whitson, Self (06/09/2009); Walt Wieder, Self (06/10/2009)

SB 1149		child support; notice of lien
	SPONSOR:	VERSCHOOR	PSHS	6/10/2009	DPA	(7-0-0-0)
			RULES		None

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Establishes requirements for an obligor related to cash medical support orders when the obligor obtains private insurance. Modifies requirements for the Department of Economic Security (DES) to send notices regarding unpaid amounts of child support and liens on the property of the person who owes child support.

For Bill: Herschella Horton, DES (06/08/2009)

SB 1175		illegal aliens; enforcement; trespassing.
	SPONSOR:	PEARCE R	PSHS	6/10/2009	DPA	(4-3-0-0)
			(No: RIOS,ALVAREZ,LANDRUM TAYLOR)
			RULES		None

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requires officials, agencies and personnel of the state, counties, cities and towns to fully comply with and assist in the enforcement of federal immigration laws and makes trespassing by illegal aliens a crime.

For Bill: Rebecca Baker, Maricopa County Attorney's Office (06/10/2009); Ray Churay, Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (06/09/2009); Sandy Doty, Self (06/10/2009); Royce Flora, Self - taxpayer (06/10/2009); Richard Hanson, Self (06/10/2009); Pamela Pearson, Self (06/10/2009); Mark Spencer, Phoenix Law Enforcement Assoc. (06/10/2009); Beth Straley, Self (06/10/2009); Fred Streeter, Self (06/09/2009); Netty Wisbaum, Self (06/10/2009)

Against Bill: Paul Ahler, Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys' Council (06/10/2009); Jennifer Allen, Border Action Network (06/10/2009); Rob Dalager, City of Phoenix  (06/10/2009); Lydia Guzman, Self (06/09/2009); Jeffrey Kros, League of Cities and Towns (06/10/2009); Juan Marquez, Self (06/10/2009); Alessandra  Meetze, ACLU of Arizona (06/10/2009); Allison Nagle, Self (06/10/2009); Katie O'Connor, Self (06/10/2009); Martin Quezada, Self (06/10/2009); Shaun Stuart, Self (06/09/2009); John Thomas, Arizona Association Chiefs of Police (06/09/2009); Dale Wiebusch, League of Arizona Cities and Towns (06/10/2009)

SB 1206		dissolution of marriage
		(PSHS S/E: abortion)
	SPONSOR:	GRAY L	PSHS	6/10/2009	DPA/SE	(4-3-0-0)
			(No: RIOS,ALVAREZ,LANDRUM TAYLOR)
			RULES		None

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Modifies abortion statutes, including establishing the burden of proof for a judicial bypass order, outlining guidelines for judges when determining if a pregnant unemancipated minor is mature and capable of giving informed consent to an abortion and establishing requirements for physicians to obtain written informed consent of a woman seeking an abortion.  Specifies that certain health professionals are not required to facilitate or participate in the provision of an abortion, abortion medication or emergency contraception.   

For Bill: Michael Anderson, Self (06/10/2009); Kay Cacchione, Self (06/10/2009); Michelle Greig, Self (06/10/2009); James Hallgren, Self (06/10/2009); Cathi Herrod, Center for Arizona Policy (06/09/2009); Ron Johnson, Arizona Catholic Conference  (06/09/2009); Deborah Sheasby, Center for Arizona Policy (06/09/2009); Rachel Simion, Self (06/10/2009); Jane Snyder, Self (06/10/2009); Beth Straley, Self (06/10/2009); Debi Vandenboom, Self (06/10/2009)

Against Bill: Karyl Bennett, Self (06/09/2009); Bettina Bickel, Self (06/09/2009); Stan de la Hoyde, Self (06/09/2009); Shannon Harper, Planned Parenthood Arizona (06/09/2009); Rory Hays, Arizona Nurses' Association (06/09/2009); Emily Herrell, Self (06/09/2009); Brandy Howard, NARAL Pro Choice Arizona (06/10/2009); Bryan Howard, Planned Parenthood (06/10/2009); Carla Korver, Self (06/09/2009); Eva Lester, Self (06/10/2009); Alessandra  Meetze, ACLU of Arizona (06/09/2009); Elizabeth Mendoza, Self (06/09/2009); Rachel Metelits, Self (06/08/2009); Hugh Petrie, Self (06/09/2009); Michael Prete, Self (06/10/2009); Denise Romesburg, Self (06/09/2009); Judith Salzman, Self (06/09/2009); Janice Schwarz, Self (06/09/2009); Bion Smalley, Self (06/08/2009); Michelle Steinberg, Planned Parenthood Arizona (06/09/2009); Shaun Stuart, Self (06/09/2009); Jessica Whitson, Self (06/09/2009)

Neutral: Richard Bitner, Arizona College of Emergency Physicians (06/10/2009)

SB 1433		automobile theft authority; membership
	SPONSOR:	MELVIN	PSHS	6/10/2009	DP	(7-0-0-0)
			RULES		None

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Changes the Automobile Theft Authority membership.

For Bill: Paul Ahler, Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys' Council (06/10/2009)

Against Bill: Ann Armstrong, Arizona Auto Theft Authority (06/09/2009)

SB 1448		schools; employee code of conduct
		(PSHS S/E: guardian decision; health care directives)
	SPONSOR:	GRAY L	PSHS	6/10/2009	DPA/SE	(7-0-0-0)
			RULES		None

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Establishes a rebuttable presumption that certain patients in irreversible comas or irreversible or incurable vegetative states have directed their health care providers to provide the patients with food and fluid to a degree that is sufficient to sustain life and prohibits the withdrawal of food or fluid until after all appeals or judicial reviews have been exhausted.

For Bill: Michelle Greig, Self (06/10/2009); Rory Hays, Arizona Nurses' Association (06/10/2009); David Landrith, Arizona Medical Association (06/09/2009); Jesse Ramirez SR., Self (06/10/2009); Rachel Simion, Self (06/10/2009); Jane Snyder, Self (06/10/2009); Debi Vandenboom, Self (06/10/2009)

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*                           Indicates Bill on Consent Calendar

**                          Indicates Bill on previous Caucus Calendar

“For” and “Against” data on bills is derived from information provided by the public to the Request to Speak system and is current as of the date listed.

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