REVISED REVISED REVISED
Forty-ninth Legislature
First Regular Session
ARIZONA STATE SENATE
THIRD READING
June 15, 2009
SB 1009 board of fingerprinting; hearings
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
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Conforms marital and domestic relations statutes to the Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure.
SB 1011 sex offender registration; study committee
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 1015 dispersing unlawful assembly; peace officers
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
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 1100 biomedical research commission; continuation
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
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
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 1112 sentencing; natural life imprisonment
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Changes sentencing for first and second degree murder under certain circumstances.
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
(Now: restaurants; handguns; posting)
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): An emergency measure that 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. Allows a sheriff to authorize certain people to carry a deadly weapon without a concealed carry weapon (CCW) permit, excludes certain people from CCW permit training requirements and from misconduct involving weapons charges. Increases the penalty for misconduct involving weapons related to terrorism.
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 (06/11/2009)
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 1119 restricted driver licenses; DUI
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 1149 child support; notice of lien
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Establishes requirements for an obligor related to cash medical support orders when the obligor obtains private insurance. Allows the Department of Economic Security to send notices electronically 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 1168 federal monies; report
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
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 1175 illegal aliens; enforcement; trespassing.
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 (06/11/2009); 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 1180 towing companies; release of vehicles
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
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Allows the formation of recreational corridor channelization districts (RCCDs) to continue through June 30, 2015.
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 1196 education; meetings; technical correction
(Now: education omnibus)
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 1243 justification; defensive display of firearm
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); Sand 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 (06/11/2009); 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 1265 UCC; lost cashier's checks
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
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 1280 concealing, harboring or shielding aliens
(Now: illegal aliens; concealing; harboring; shielding)
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 (06/11/2009); Katie O'Connor, Self (06/08/2009)
SB 1282 smuggling; definitions
(Now: smuggling; classification; definitions)
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)
SB 1297 flood control districts; remainder parcels
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 1316 nuclear emergency management; appropriations; assessments
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 1320 ADOT omnibus
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, penalties for commercial driver license violations and provisions for low emission and energy efficient vehicles. Creates a State Certified Rest Area Program.
For Bill: Kevin Biesty, ADOT (06/09/2009)
SB 1330 special health care districts; terms
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)
SB 1386 charter schools; charter renewal period
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Authorizes charter schools to seek early renewal and extends the subsequent contract periods for 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
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)
SB 1401 juvenile adjudications; probation; disposition
(Now: juveniles; diversion; probation)
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 1403 renewable, high-wage industries incentives
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)
SB 1420 DUI; juvenile adjudication
(Now: juvenile adjudication; DUI)
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. Requires an ignition interlock device (IID) installer to inform the juvenile's parents or guardian of any IID violation.
Against Bill: Beth Rosenberg, Children's Action Alliance (06/09/2009)
SB 1444 appropriation of federal monies
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Authorizes the Legislature to appropriate non-custodial federal monies.
Against Bill: Pat VanMaanen, Self (06/08/2009)
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