Forty-ninth Legislature
First Regular Session
SENATE CAUCUS CALENDAR
(Bills on calendar pending action by Committee on Rules)
June 25, 2009
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Bill Number |
Short Title |
Committee |
Date |
Action |
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Committee on NRIPD
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HB 2014 |
municipalities; exchange of real property |
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SPONSOR: |
KONOPNICKI |
NRIPD |
6/22/2009 |
DP |
(6-0-1-0) |
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(NV: GORMAN) |
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RULES |
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None |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Authorizes a city or town to exchange real property outside its boundaries.
For Bill: Dana Belknap, SGC-1 (06/22/2009); Susan Charlton, SGC1 (06/22/2009); Rob Dalager, SGC - 1 (06/20/2009); Tom Dorn, American Planning Association Arizona Chapter (06/22/2009); Eric Emmert, Arizona Planning Association (02/10/2009); Shirley Gunther, City of Avondale (02/09/2009); Jeffrey Kros, League of Cities and Towns (06/22/2009); Michael Racy, Diamond Ventures (06/22/2009)
Against Bill: Bryan Ginter, Self (02/21/2009); Sereti Venzin, Self (06/17/2009)
Neutral: Yvonne Plascencia, Maricopa County Assessor's Office (06/22/2009)
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HB 2157 |
wildlife; aquatic invasive species |
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SPONSOR: |
MCLAIN |
NRIPD |
6/22/2009 |
DPA |
(7-0-0-0) |
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RULES |
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None |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Establishes rules and regulations regarding aquatic invasive species and allows the Director of the Game and Fish Department (Director) to establish an Aquatic Invasive Species Program.
For Bill: Sandy Bahr, Sierra Club - Grand Canyon Chapter (06/21/2009); George Brooks, Self (06/22/2009); Roberta Delaney, Self (03/11/2009); Michael Fiflis, Self (06/20/2009); Bryan Ginter, Self (03/18/2009); John Wayne Gonzales, City of Phoenix (06/22/2009); Molly Greene, SRP (06/22/2009); Patricia Hill, Arizona Municipal Water Users Association (03/11/2009); Don Isaacson, Central Arizona Project (06/22/2009); Jenna Lillibridge, Self (01/23/2009); Jennifer Martin, Arizona Game and Fish Commission (06/22/2009); Alisa McMahon, Self (06/20/2009); Steve Olson, Arizona Municipal Water Users Association (03/02/2009); Daniel Patterson, Self (06/22/2009); Robert Shuler, RWCD (03/10/2009); Brian Tassinari, Lake Havasu City; Mohave County (01/26/2009); Suzanne Ticknor, Central Arizona Project (03/02/2009); Chris Udall, Agri-Business Council of Arizona (06/22/2009)
Against Bill: Greg Brownell, Self (06/22/2009)
Neutral: Jeff Gray, City of Phoenix (03/18/2009)
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HB 2202 |
county stormwater management; reference correction. |
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SPONSOR: |
BARNES |
NRIPD |
6/22/2009 |
DP |
(6-0-1-0) |
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(NV: LANDRUM TAYLOR) |
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RULES |
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None |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Corrects a reference to the Arizona Administrative Code relating to stormwater discharge.
For Bill: Richard Bohan, Maricopa County Board of Supervisors (06/21/2009); Morgan Day, Maricopa County (06/22/2009); Bryan Ginter, Self (01/31/2009); Rory Hays, Maricopa County (02/03/2009)
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SB 1307 |
state lands; mass appraisal guidelines |
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SPONSOR: |
PATON |
NRIPD |
6/22/2009 |
DPA |
(7-0-0-0) |
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RULES |
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None |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Prescribes notification and performance guidelines for mass appraisals of state lands conducted by the Arizona State Land Department Commissioner.
For Bill: Joseph Abate, A T& T (06/22/2009); Penny Allee Taylor, Southwest Gas (06/22/2009); Susan Anable, Cox Communications (06/22/2009); Susan Bitter Smith, Arizona-New Mexico Cable Communications Association (06/18/2009); Morgan Day, Cox (06/22/2009); Jerry Fuentes, AT&T (06/22/2009); Molly Greene, SRP (06/22/2009); Ryan Harper, Verizon Wireless (06/22/2009); Don Isaacson, Sprint (06/22/2009); Tom Jones, Grand Canyon State Electric Cooperative Association (06/19/2009); Gabriel Rushing, Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (06/22/2009); Lyn White, Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold (06/22/2009)
Neutral: Ben Alteneder, AZ State Land Department (06/22/2009); F. Rockne "Roc" Arnett, East Valley partnership (06/22/2009)
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Committee on APPROP
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HB 2280 |
state budget; revenues; expenditures; report |
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(APPROP S/E: illegal aliens; trespassing; enforcement) |
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SPONSOR: |
KAVANAGH |
APPROP |
6/23/2009 |
DPA/SE |
(7-0-4-0) |
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(NV: HALE,RIOS,AGUIRRE,ABOUD) |
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RULES |
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None |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requires officials and agencies 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: Charles Bassett, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (01/30/2009); Allison Bell, Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry (02/06/2009); Levi Bolton, Self (06/23/2009); Jimmy Chavez, Arizona Highway Patrol Association (06/22/2009); Sandy Doty, Self (06/23/2009); Joe Galli, Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce (02/11/2009); Charlene Hanson, Self (06/23/2009); Richard Hanson, Self (06/23/2009); Lori Lustig, So AZ Chamber of Commerce Alliance (02/10/2009); Ann Malone, Indian School Corridor Citywide Coalition - Require the Prior.org (06/23/2009); James Mann, Arizona Fraternal Order of Police (06/23/2009); Kevin McCarthy, Arizona Tax Research Association (02/10/2009); Donna Neill, Self, NAILEM (06/22/2009); Jerry Neill, Self, NAILEM (06/22/2009); Treasurer's Office, Hon. Dean Martin, AZ State Treasurer (02/06/2009); Marcus Osborn, Arizona Manufacturers Council (02/10/2009); Lorna Romero, Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry (02/09/2009); Todd Sanders, Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (02/10/2009); Steve Voeller, Arizona Free Enterprise Club (02/06/2009)
Against Bill: Paul Ahler, Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys' Council (06/23/2009); Connie Andersen, Valley Interfaith Project (06/23/2009); Linda Byers, Self (06/23/2009); Susan Cannata, William E. Morris Institute for Justice (06/23/2009); Susan Charlton, City of Phoenix (06/23/2009); Kathleen Colbert, Self (06/23/2009); Bonnie Danowski, Valley Interfaith Project (06/22/2009); Jozef de Groot, VIP (06/23/2009); Pat Dennis, City of El Mirage (06/22/2009); Thomas Donovan, Valley Interfaith Project (06/22/2009); Mark Egan, Self (06/23/2009); Christopher Fleischman, Self (06/23/2009); Bryan Ginter, Self (03/06/2009); Jeffrey Heimer, Self (06/23/2009); Glenn Jenks, Self (06/23/2009); Ron Johnson, Arizona Catholic Conference (06/23/2009); Jeffrey Kros, League of Cities and Towns (06/23/2009); Alessandra Meetze, ACLU of Arizona (06/23/2009); Ann M Myers, Self (06/23/2009); Dana Naimark, Children's Action Alliance (06/23/2009); Shelley Ryan-Kelzenberg, Self (06/23/2009); Elizabeth Shaw, Self (06/23/2009); Margaret Snider, Valley Interfaith Project (06/23/2009); Ritch Steven, AARP Arizona (06/23/2009); Diana Stickney, Self (06/23/2009); John Thomas, Arizona Association Chiefs of Police (06/23/2009); Randy Tunac, Self (06/23/2009); Susan Youngblood, Self (06/23/2009)
Neutral: Anna Binkiewicz, Self (06/23/2009); Jen Sweeney, Association of Counties (06/23/2009)
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HB 2369 |
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(Now: noncustodial federal monies; legislative appropriation) |
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SPONSOR: |
MURPHY |
APPROP |
6/23/2009 |
DP |
(7-0-4-0) |
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(NV: HALE,RIOS,AGUIRRE,ABOUD) |
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RULES |
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None |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Authorizes the Legislature to appropriate non-custodial federal monies.
Against Bill: Bryan Ginter, Self (03/23/2009); Pat VanMaanen, Self (06/22/2009)
Neutral: Tim Grubbs, Arizona Department of Homeland Security (03/11/2009)
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HB 2425 |
state treasurer; management fees |
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SPONSOR: |
KAVANAGH |
APPROP |
6/23/2009 |
DP |
(8-0-3-0) |
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(NV: HALE,GOULD,ALLEN S) |
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RULES |
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None |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Decreases the amount of the monthly management fee deducted by the State Treasurer and modifies how monies received from the fees are deposited.
For Bill: Katie Decker, Town of Fountain Hills (06/23/2009); Bryan Ginter, Self (03/16/2009); Jeffrey Kros, League of Cities and Towns (06/23/2009); Treasurer's Office, Hon. Dean Martin, AZ State Treasurer (06/23/2009); Jen Sweeney, Arizona Association of Counties (06/22/2009)
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HB 2482 |
civil air patrol; federal monies |
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SPONSOR: |
JONES |
APPROP |
6/23/2009 |
DP |
(6-0-5-0) |
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(NV: PIERCE S,HALE,RIOS,AGUIRRE,ABOUD) |
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RULES |
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None |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Allows the Arizona Civil Air Patrol (CAP) to receive monies directly or indirectly from the United States Department of Homeland Security (USDHS).
For Bill: John Wayne Gonzales, City of Phoenix (06/23/2009); James Nova, Civil Air Patrol (03/25/2009); Wes Waddle, Civil Air Patrol (06/23/2009)
Neutral: Tim Grubbs, Arizona Department of Homeland Security (03/25/2009)
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Committee on CED
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HB 2199 |
state compensation fund; employer misrepresentation. |
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(CED S/E: corporations and LLC omnibus) |
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SPONSOR: |
MCLAIN |
CED |
6/23/2009 |
DPA/SE |
(6-0-2-0) |
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(NV: MCCUNE DAVIS,PATON) |
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RULES |
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None |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Makes statutory changes to conform regulations for corporations and limited liability companies.
For Bill: Penny Allee Taylor, Southwest Gas (02/09/2009); Michelle Bolton, NFIB (02/09/2009); Wendy Briggs, American Insurance Association (02/09/2009); Leah Chacon, Arizona Corporation Commission (06/23/2009); Mike Colletto, Professional Fire Fighters of AZ (02/02/2009); Eric Emmert, East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance (06/23/2009); Courtney Gilstrap LeVinus, Central Arizona Chamber Coalition (06/21/2009); Bryan Ginter, Self (02/07/2009); Nicole Gonzalez, Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (02/09/2009); Jeff Gray, AZ Self Insurers Association (ASIA) (02/09/2009); Kerry Hayden, Farmers Insurance Group of Companies (02/09/2009); Don Hughes (02/09/2009); John Mangum, AZ Food Marketing Alliance (02/09/2009); Catherine Mayorga, Tempe Chamber of Commerce (06/23/2009); Farrell Quinlan, West Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance (02/06/2009); James Stabler, SCF Arizona (02/09/2009); Mike Vespoli, Vespoli Consulting Group (02/09/2009)
Neutral: Scot Butler, Industrial Commission of Arizona (02/09/2009); Janice Goldstein, Arizona Trial Lawyers Association (02/02/2009)
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HB 2301 |
domestic microbreweries; production cap |
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SPONSOR: |
REAGAN |
CED |
6/23/2009 |
DP |
(6-0-2-0) |
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(NV: MCCUNE DAVIS,PATON) |
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RULES |
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None |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Doubles the allowable amount of gallons of beer a domestic microbrewery may produce in one calendar year from 620,000 to 1,240,000.
For Bill: Steve Barclay, Beer and Wine Distributors of Arizona (06/22/2009); Steve Chucri, Arizona Restaurant Association (02/18/2009); Steve Duffy, AZ Licensed Beverage Assn. (06/22/2009); Sherry Gillespie, Arizona Restaurant Association (03/09/2009); Andre Ingram, Four Peaks Brewery and Arizona Craft Brewers Guild (06/23/2009); Andrew Ingram, Four Peaks Brewery (02/18/2009); Don Isaacson, Arizona Licensed Beverage Association (06/18/2009); Jim Scussel, Four Peaks Brewing Company (06/23/2009)
Against Bill: Bryan Ginter, Self (03/06/2009)
Neutral: Pearlette Ramos, Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control (06/23/2009)
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HB 2306 |
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(Now: authorized presence; licensees) |
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SPONSOR: |
REAGAN |
CED |
6/23/2009 |
DP |
(5-0-3-0) |
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(NV: MIRANDA,MCCUNE DAVIS,PATON) |
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RULES |
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None |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Modifies when an individual must provide documentation of citizenship or work authorization to obtain a business license.
For Bill: Bryan Ginter, Self (03/23/2009); Stuart Goodman, Arizona Medical Board (02/25/2009); Jeffrey Kros, League of Cities & Towns (02/24/2009); Brandy Petrone, Arizona Medical Board (06/23/2009)
Against Bill: Connie Andersen, Valley Interfaith Project (06/23/2009); Bonnie Danowski, Valley Interfaith Project (06/22/2009); Thomas Donovan, Self (06/22/2009)
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HB 2333 |
Arizona trust code |
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SPONSOR: |
BOONE |
CED |
6/23/2009 |
DP |
(6-0-2-0) |
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(NV: MCCUNE DAVIS,PATON) |
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RULES |
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None |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Makes statutory revisions to the Arizona Trust Code.
For Bill: Mark Bolton, Arizona State Bar (06/23/2009); Wendy Briggs, Arizona Bankers Association (02/16/2009); Janna Day, State Bar of Arizona (02/16/2009); Bryan Ginter, Self (03/23/2009); Don Isaacson, Bank of America (06/23/2009); Tanya Wheeless, Arizona Bankers Association (02/16/2009)
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HB 2334 |
uniform principal and income act |
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SPONSOR: |
BOONE |
CED |
6/23/2009 |
DP |
(6-0-2-0) |
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(NV: MCCUNE DAVIS,PATON) |
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RULES |
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None |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Modifies the Uniform Principal and Income Act to comply with recent Internal Revenue Service rulings and court decisions.
For Bill: Bryan Ginter, Self (03/23/2009); Michael Preston Green, State Bar of Arizona (02/16/2009); Michael Preston Green, Uniform Laws Commission (06/23/2009); Gene Lemon, Uniform Law Commission (06/23/2009)
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HB 2441 |
liquor licenses; public recreation area |
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SPONSOR: |
LESKO |
CED |
6/23/2009 |
DP |
(6-0-2-0) |
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(NV: MCCUNE DAVIS,PATON) |
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RULES |
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None |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Specifies that drinking beer or wine in a public recreation area at a group event is not unlawful when a special permit has been obtained.
For Bill: Jessica Blazina, City of Glendale (06/23/2009); Bryan Ginter, Self (02/18/2009); Yvonne Knaack, Self (02/18/2009)
Neutral: Pearlette Ramos, Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control (06/23/2009)
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HB 2465 |
scrap metal; theft; dealers |
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SPONSOR: |
WEIERS JP |
CED |
6/23/2009 |
DP |
(6-0-2-0) |
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(NV: MCCUNE DAVIS,PATON) |
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RULES |
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None |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Makes numerous changes to scrap metal laws, including prohibiting the sale or purchase of certain used catalytic converters and prohibiting scrap metal dealers from purchasing certain types of scrap metal in its original manufactured form.
For Bill: Paul Ahler, Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys' Council (06/23/2009); Steve Barclay, Beer and Wine Distributors of Arizona (06/22/2009); Rob Dalager, City of Phoenix (06/20/2009); Bryan Ginter, Self (02/21/2009); Shirley Gunther, City of Avondale (02/25/2009); Rick Lavis, Arizona Cotton Growers Association (02/20/2009); Tim Lawless, NAIOP-AZ (02/25/2009); Shane Leonard, Roosevelt Water Conservation District (06/23/2009); John Mangum, Arizona Scrap Recyclers Association (06/22/2009); Ryan Peters, City of Glendale (06/23/2009); Jeff Sandquist, NAIOP-Arizona (06/23/2009); Robert Shuler, Roosevelt Water Conservation District (06/19/2009); Joe Sigg, Arizona Farm Bureau (02/23/2009); Robert Ticer, Arizona Department of Public Safety (06/21/2009); Chris Udall, Agri-Business Council of Arizona (06/23/2009)
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HCM 2004 |
secret ballots; protecting fundamental right |
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SPONSOR: |
MCCOMISH |
CED |
6/23/2009 |
DP |
(4-2-2-0) |
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(No: MIRANDA,CHEUVRONT NV: MCCUNE DAVIS,PATON) |
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RULES |
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None |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Urges Congress to uphold the right of individuals to vote by secret ballot.
For Bill: Penny Allee Taylor, Southwest Gas (06/23/2009); Susan Anable, Cox Communications (02/16/2009); Elaine Arena, Printing Industries Assn., of Arizona (06/23/2009); Steve Barclay, Beer and Wine Distributors of Arizona (06/22/2009); Elizabeth Baskett, Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association (06/18/2009); Allison Bell, Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry (06/22/2009); Heather Bernacki, East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance (02/16/2009); Jason Bezozo, Banner Health (06/23/2009); Michelle Bolton, NFIB (06/23/2009); Tom Dorn, East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance (06/22/2009); Eric Emmert, East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance (06/23/2009); Joe Galli, Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce (02/11/2009); Mary Beth Giczi, Valley of the Sun HR Assoc., Chapter of National SHRM (02/17/2009); Courtney Gilstrap LeVinus, Central Arizona Chamber Coalition (06/23/2009); Sydney Hay, Amigos (02/14/2009); Don Isaacson, Aging Services of Arizona and FOP (06/22/2009); John Mangum, Arizona Food Marketing Alliance (06/23/2009); James Mann, Arizona Fraternal Order of Police (02/17/2009); David Maurer, Prescott Chamber of Commerce (06/22/2009); Catherine Mayorga, Tempe Chamber of Commerce (06/23/2009); Ken Mueller, Sims Metal Management (02/17/2009); Marcus Osborn, Arizona Manufacturers' Council (06/23/2009); Kimberly Owens, Self (02/16/2009); Paul Parisi, Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce (06/23/2009); Farrell Quinlan, West Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance (06/22/2009); Lorna Romero, Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry (02/17/2009); Gabriel Rushing, Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (06/23/2009); Todd Sanders, Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (02/17/2009); Hieu Tran, Arizona Manufacturers Council (02/16/2009); Shelly Tunis, Yuma Fresh Vegetable Association (06/21/2009); Scott Wynn, Aging Services of Arizona, Beatitudes Campus (02/17/2009)
Against Bill: Mike Colletto, Community Horizons (06/22/2009); Geoff Esposito, Self (02/17/2009); Chuck Foy, Arizona State Employees Assoc/CWA (02/16/2009); Rebekah Friend, Arizona AFL-CIO (06/17/2009); Bryan Ginter, Self (03/06/2009); Jennifer Loredo, Arizona Education Association (06/23/2009)
Neutral: Seth Apfel, Self (02/15/2009)
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SB 1308 |
accountancy board; CPA registration |
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SPONSOR: |
LEFF |
CED |
6/9/2009 |
DP |
(7-0-1-0) |
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(NV: VERSCHOOR) |
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RULES |
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None |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Allows a member of a committee appointed by the Arizona State Board of Accountancy (Board) to receive compensation. Enables a certified public accountant (CPA) or public account (PA) who qualifies for limited reciprocity to cancel their certificate.
For Bill: Kevin B. DeMenna, AZ Society of CPAs (06/09/2009); Bryan Ginter, Self (06/08/2009); Gregory Harris, Arizona State Board of Accountancy (06/09/2009); Cindie Hubiak, Arizona Society of CPAs (06/09/2009)
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Committee on ED
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HB 2006 |
schools; juvenile probation officers |
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SPONSOR: |
KONOPNICKI |
ED |
6/17/2009 |
DP |
(6-0-1-0) |
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(NV: PATON) |
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RULES |
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None |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Allows school districts and charter schools to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) to hire Juvenile Probation Officers (JPOs) for law-related education programs.
For Bill: Bryan Ginter, Self (02/07/2009); Jennifer Loredo, Arizona Education Association (06/17/2009); Janice Palmer, Arizona School Boards Association (06/17/2009); Katy Proctor, Arizona Judicial Council (06/17/2009); Beth Rosenberg, Children's Action Alliance (06/17/2009); Beth Sauer, Arizona School Boards Assoc. (06/17/2009)
Against Bill: Sandy DesGeorges, Self (01/29/2009); Mary Lou Micheaels, Self (01/30/2009)
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HB 2099 |
charter schools; zoning |
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SPONSOR: |
CRANDALL |
ED |
6/24/2009 |
DP |
(5-1-1-0) |
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(No: ABOUD NV: LANDRUM TAYLOR) |
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RULES |
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None |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Classifies charter schools as public schools for zoning purposes in municipalities and counties.
For Bill: Gary Bae, The Leona Group (03/02/2009); Jay Kaprosy, Arizona Charter Schools Association (06/24/2009)
Against Bill: Mark Barnes, Town of Gilbert (03/02/2009); Scott Butler, City of Mesa (03/02/2009); Charlie Cassens, Lake Havasu City (06/24/2009); Michael Celaya, City of Surprise (06/24/2009); Katie Decker, Town of Fountain Hills (06/24/2009); Lisa Estrada, City of Peoria (06/24/2009); Michelle Gramley, Town of Gilbert (06/24/2009); Shirley Gunther, City of Avondale (06/24/2009); Ryan Harper, City of Sierra Vista (06/24/2009); Steve Huffman, Town of Marana (06/24/2009); Romina Korkes, City of Goodyear (06/24/2009); Patrice Kraus, City of Chandler (06/24/2009); Jeffrey Kros, League of Cities and Towns (06/24/2009); Dan Lawrence, Self (03/01/2009); Ryan Peters, City of Glendale (06/24/2009); Tory Schlievert, Town of Oro Valley (06/24/2009); Brent Stoddard, City of Mesa (06/24/2009); Mark Young, Town of Queen Creek (06/24/2009)
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Committee on FIN
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HB 2144 |
insurance; actuarial opinions; financial audits |
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SPONSOR: |
MCLAIN |
FIN |
6/24/2009 |
DP |
(5-0-3-0) |
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(NV: GOULD,MCCUNE DAVIS,PEARCE R) |
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RULES |
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None |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Establishes actuarial opinion and memorandum requirements for insurers.
For Bill: David Childers, Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (06/23/2009); Bryan Ginter, Self (01/28/2009); Kerry Hayden, Farmers Insurance Group of Companies (02/02/2009); Jake Logan, UnitedHealthcare of Arizona (06/24/2009); Karen Peters, City of Phoenix (02/02/2009); Karlene Wenz, Department of Insurance (06/24/2009)
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HB 2156 |
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(Now: fire insurance premium tax; report) |
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SPONSOR: |
MCLAIN |
FIN |
6/17/2009 |
DPA |
(7-0-1-0) |
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(NV: MCCUNE DAVIS) |
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RULES |
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None |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Allows insurers to rely in good faith on the annual report certified by the Fire Marshall when collecting fire insurance premium taxes.
For Bill: Allison Bell, Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry (06/15/2009); Wendy Briggs, American Insurance Association (06/17/2009); David Childers, Farmers Insurance Group; Property & Casualty Insurance (02/22/2009); Mike Colletto, Professional Fire Fighters of AZ (02/12/2009); Bryan Ginter, Self (03/06/2009); Lanny Hair, Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Az (06/17/2009); Kerry Hayden, Farmers Insurance Group of Companies (02/16/2009); Don Hughes, American Family (06/16/2009); Don Isaacson, State Farm Insurance (06/17/2009); Ellen Poole, USAA (06/17/2009); Becky Sanchez, American Family Insurance (02/16/2009)
Neutral: Karlene Wenz, Department of Insurance (06/17/2009)
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HB 2224 |
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(Now: mandatory vehicle insurance; financial responsibility) |
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SPONSOR: |
TOBIN |
FIN |
6/24/2009 |
DPA |
(7-0-1-0) |
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(NV: MCCUNE DAVIS) |
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FIN |
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None |
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RULES |
6/15/2009 |
W/D |
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RULES |
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None |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requires a person who has a third or subsequent violation within three years for not producing proof of financial responsibility to submit proof of financial responsibility before the driver license, registration and license plates are reinstated. Allows a court to reduce or waive a penalty imposed due to financial responsibility laws if a person meets certain conditions.
For Bill: Kristen Boilini, Arizona Agents Alliance (06/24/2009); Erica Franko, Arizona Agents Alliance Association (03/02/2009); Erica Franko, Citywide Insurance, AZ Agents Alliance Assoc (06/24/2009); Rich Franko, Arizona Agents Alliance (03/02/2009); Bryan Ginter, Self (04/10/2009); Lanny Hair, Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Az (06/18/2009); Mark Hutchings, Arizona Agents Alliance (03/02/2009); Nick Simonetta, Arizona Agents Alliance (06/24/2009)
Against Bill: Kerry Hayden, Farmers Insurance Group of Companies (03/02/2009); Don Hughes, Property and Casualty Insurance Association (03/02/2009); William Pederson, Self (03/02/2009); Ellen Poole, USAA (03/02/2009); Bobbi Sparrow, Arizona Auto Dealers Assoc. (03/02/2009)
Neutral: Kevin Biesty, ADOT (02/27/2009); Jerry Landau, Administrative Office of the Courts (03/02/2009)
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HB 2263 |
personal property exemptions; debt collection |
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SPONSOR: |
CRUMP |
FIN |
6/17/2009 |
DP |
(6-0-2-0) |
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(NV: MIRANDA,PEARCE R) |
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RULES |
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None |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Deletes the list of specific household furniture, furnishings and appliances prescribed in statute, allowing debtors to exempt up to $4,000 worth of any furniture, furnishings and appliances from the court-ordered debt collection process.
For Bill: Bryan Ginter, Self (02/07/2009)
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HB 2312 |
small special districts; financial review |
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SPONSOR: |
DRIGGS |
FIN |
6/24/2009 |
DP |
(5-2-1-0) |
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(No: GOULD,PEARCE R NV: MCCUNE DAVIS) |
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RULES |
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None |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Removes the requirement of biennial financial reviews for districts with a budget of less than $50,000, and makes new financial review requirements.
For Bill: Nathaniel Curtis, Self (06/24/2009)
Against Bill: Bryan Ginter, Self (02/07/2009)
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HB 2323 |
health insurance; small business coverage |
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SPONSOR: |
BOONE |
FIN |
6/24/2009 |
DPA |
(6-0-2-0) |
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(NV: MIRANDA,MCCUNE DAVIS) |
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RULES |
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None |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Reduces the go bare period to be considered an uninsured small business from six consecutive months to 90 days.
For Bill: Elaine Arena, Printing Industries Assn. of Arizona (06/23/2009); Allison Bell, Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry (06/23/2009); Jason Bezozo, Banner Health (06/23/2009); Michelle Bolton, National Federation of Independent Business (06/23/2009); Eric Emmert, East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance (06/24/2009); Courtney Gilstrap LeVinus, Central Arizona Chamber Coalition (06/22/2009); Don Hughes, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (06/24/2009); Jake Logan, UnitedHealthcare (02/16/2009); Catherine Mayorga, Tempe Chamber of Commerce (06/23/2009); Marcus Osborn, Arizona Manufacturers Council, Pacificare (02/15/2009); Farrell Quinlan, West Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance (06/24/2009); Gabriel Rushing, Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (06/24/2009); Suzanne Taylor, Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry (06/24/2009); Pat VanMaanen, Self (06/22/2009)
Against Bill: Bryan Ginter, Self (03/23/2009); Alan Immerman, Arizona Chiropractic Society (06/23/2009)
Neutral: Karlene Wenz, Department of Insurance (06/24/2009)
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HB 2335 |
improvement districts; renewable energy |
|
|||||
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(FIN S/E: sanitary districts; bond) |
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|||||
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SPONSOR: |
MASON |
FIN |
6/24/2009 |
DPA/SE |
(6-0-2-0) |
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(NV: GOULD,MCCUNE DAVIS) |
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RULES |
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None |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): An emergency measure that increases the duration of sanitary district bonds from 20 or 25 years to 40 years and three months if the United States government purchases the bonds.
For Bill: Thomas Alston, Solar Alliance (02/19/2009); Tina Beattie, Republicans for Environmental Protection (02/19/2009); Diane Brown, Arizona PIRG (Public Interest Research Group) (06/21/2009); Leah Chacon, Arizona Corporation Commission (05/07/2009); Eric Emmert, Arizona Planning Association (03/03/2009); Michael Fiflis, Self (06/20/2009); Bryan Ginter, Self (02/15/2009); Elizabeth Hegedus Berthold, County Supervisors Association of Arizona (03/03/2009); Alisa McMahon, Self (06/20/2009); Mitch Menlove, Solar Alliance (03/03/2009); Michael Neary, AZ Solar Energy Industries Association (03/03/2009); Fred Rosenfeld, Ash Fork Sanitary District (06/24/2009); Jeff Schlegel, Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP) (03/02/2009); Geoff Sutton, Self (03/03/2009)
Against Bill: Tom Farley, Arizona Association of Realtors (02/05/2009); Spencer Kamps, Home Builder Assoc. of Central AZ (02/19/2009)
Neutral: Scot Mussi, Home Builders Assoc. of Central Arizona (03/03/2009); Russell Smoldon, SRP (03/03/2009)
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HB 2346 |
charter schools; leased property |
|
|||||
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SPONSOR: |
MASON |
FIN |
6/24/2009 |
DP |
(6-0-2-0) |
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(NV: GOULD,MCCUNE DAVIS) |
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||||||
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|
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RULES |
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None |
|
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Establishes a property tax exemption for property leased to a nonprofit charter school if it is used for educational purposes.
For Bill: Gary Bae, The Leona Group Arizona (06/16/2009); Heather Bernacki, Resolutions (06/22/2009); Tom Dorn, Educational Options (06/22/2009); Jay Kaprosy, Arizona Charter Schools Association (06/24/2009); Todd Sanders, Geater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (02/09/2009)
Against Bill: Bryan Ginter, Self (02/07/2009)
Neutral: Paul Petersen, Maricopa County Assessor (06/24/2009)
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|
HB 2360 |
general obligation bond requirements |
|
|||||
|
SPONSOR: |
MURPHY |
FIN |
6/24/2009 |
DP |
(6-1-1-0) |
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|
(No: MIRANDA NV: MCCUNE DAVIS) |
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||||||
|
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RULES |
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None |
|
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Creates additional requirements for the information contained in the publicity pamphlet for an election to incur debt through the issuance of General Obligation (GO) bonds. Makes changes to the election requirements for the refinancing of GO bonds.
For Bill: Penny Allee Taylor, Southwest Gas (02/09/2009); Allison Bell, Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry (06/22/2009); Michelle Bolton, NFIB (02/09/2009); Gretchen Kitchel, Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (06/21/2009); Kevin McCarthy, Arizona Tax Research Association (06/24/2009); Todd Sanders, Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (02/09/2009); Lyn White, Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold (06/24/2009)
Against Bill: Charles Essigs, Az Association of School Business Officials (06/24/2009); Bryan Ginter, Self (03/23/2009); Jennifer Loredo, Arizona Education Association (06/24/2009); Janice Palmer, Arizona School Boards Association (06/23/2009); Sam Polito, Tucson Area School Districts (06/24/2009)
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|
HB 2363 |
GPLET; lease records and reporting |
|
|||||
|
SPONSOR: |
MURPHY |
FIN |
6/25/2009 |
DPA |
(6-1-1-0) |
||
|
(No: MIRANDA NV: MCCUNE DAVIS) |
|
||||||
|
|
|
RULES |
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None |
|
||
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Contains requirements for all new leases or development agreements entered into beginning January 1, 2010, and other reforms.
For Bill: Steve Barclay, Cancer Treatment Centers of America (06/24/2009); Michelle Bolton, National Federation of Independent Business (06/24/2009); Rob Dalager, Valley Partnership (03/11/2009); Bryan Ginter, Self (03/23/2009); Becky Hill, John F Long Properties (06/24/2009); Richard Hubbard, Valley Partnership (06/24/2009); Spencer Kamps, Home Builder Assn of Central AZ (06/24/2009); Kevin McCarthy, Arizona Tax Research Association (06/24/2009); Jeff Sandquist, NAIOP - Arizona (06/24/2009)
Against Bill: Jessica Blazina, City of Glendale (06/24/2009); Scott Butler, City of Mesa (06/24/2009); Pat Dennis, City of El Mirage (06/24/2009); Michelle Gramley, Town of Gilbert (06/24/2009); Shirley Gunther, City of Avondale (06/24/2009); David Johnson, Town of Buckeye (06/24/2009); Romina Korkes, City of Goodyear (06/24/2009); Patrice Kraus, City of Chandler (06/24/2009); Jeffrey Kros, League of Cities and Towns (06/24/2009); John MacDonald, US Airways (06/24/2009); Karen Peters, City of Phoenix (06/24/2009); Stephanie Prybyl, City of Flagstaff (06/24/2009); Connie Scoggins, City of Yuma (06/24/2009); Jacqueline Walker, City of Kingman (06/24/2009); Mark Young, Town of Queen Creek (06/24/2009)
Neutral: Paul Petersen, Maricopa County Assessor (06/24/2009)
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|
HB 2371 |
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|
|||||
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|
|
(Now: utilities; confidential information) |
|
|||||
|
SPONSOR: |
MURPHY |
FIN |
6/17/2009 |
DP |
(6-0-2-0) |
||
|
(NV: LEFF,MIRANDA) |
|
||||||
|
|
|
RULES |
|
None |
|
||
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Allows the Department of Revenue to provide names of healthcare organizations and hospitals to ultility companies.
For Bill: Penny Allee Taylor, Southwest Gas (06/16/2009); Elizabeth Baskett, Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association (06/17/2009); Yvonne Hunter, Pinnacle West Capital Corp/APS (06/15/2009); Gretchen Kitchel, Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (06/16/2009); Laurie Lange Liles, Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association (02/26/2009); Larry Lucero, Tucson Electric Power Company (06/17/2009); Gabriel Rushing, Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (06/17/2009); Jennifer Schuldt, Arizona Tax Research Association (06/16/2009); Russell Smoldon, SRP (06/16/2009)
Neutral: Sean Laux, Department of Revenue (06/17/2009)
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|
HB 2480 |
regional transportation authorities; qualifying counties. |
|
|||||
|
SPONSOR: |
JONES |
FIN |
6/17/2009 |
DP |
(4-2-2-0) |
||
|
(No: GOULD,WARING NV: MIRANDA,PEARCE R) |
|
||||||
|
|
|
RULES |
|
None |
|
||
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Allows counties with a population of greater than 200,000 but equal to or less than 400,000 to create a regional transportation authority (RTA).
For Bill: Heather Bernacki, Yuma County (06/16/2009); Tom Dorn, Yuma County (03/11/2009); Eric Emmert, Yuma County (06/17/2009); Greg Ferguson, Yuma County (03/11/2009); Bryan Ginter, Self (03/23/2009); Kevin Tunell, Yuma County Board of Supervisors (03/11/2009); Mark Young, Town of Queen Creek (06/17/2009)
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Committee on HEALTH
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|
|
HB 2078 |
|
|
|||||
|
|
|
(Now: outdoor behavioral health; definition; requirements) |
|
|||||
|
SPONSOR: |
CRANDALL |
HEALTH |
6/24/2009 |
DP |
(4-1-2-0) |
||
|
(No: VERSCHOOR NV: ALLEN C,NELSON) |
|
||||||
|
|
|
RULES |
|
None |
|
||
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): An emergency measure that establishes licensure and regulation of outdoor behavioral health care programs by the Arizona Department of Health Services (DHS).
Against Bill: Bryan Ginter, Self (03/04/2009)
Neutral: Barbara Fanning, AZ Dept. of Health Services (06/24/2009); Duane Huffman, Arizona Department of Health Services (03/04/2009)
|
|
HB 2206 |
psychologist examiners board; omnibus |
|
|||||
|
SPONSOR: |
BARTO |
HEALTH |
6/24/2009 |
DP |
(6-0-1-0) |
||
|
(NV: NELSON) |
|
||||||
|
|
|
RULES |
|
None |
|
||
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Updates statutes pertaining to the regulation and professional practice of psychology in Arizona, including education and training requirements, licensure authority, disciplinary action and substance-abuse rehabilitation.
For Bill: Stuart Friedman, Arizona Psychological Assoc. (06/24/2009); Bryan Ginter, Self (03/23/2009); Stuart Goodman, Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners (06/24/2009); Andy Hogg, Arizona Psychological Association (06/24/2009); Susie Stevens, AZ Psychological Association (06/24/2009)
|
|
HB 2207 |
behavior analysts |
|
|||||
|
SPONSOR: |
BARTO |
HEALTH |
6/24/2009 |
DP |
(4-0-3-0) |
||
|
(NV: NELSON,VERSCHOOR,ABOUD) |
|
||||||
|
|
|
RULES |
|
None |
|
||
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Specifies additional requirements for the licensure and regulation of behavior analysts by the Board of Psychologist Examiners.
For Bill: Bryan Ginter, Self (03/23/2009); Stuart Goodman, Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners (06/24/2009); Emily Jenkins, Arizona Council of Human Service Providers (06/24/2009); Susie Stevens, AZ Psychological Association (06/24/2009)
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|
HB 2399 |
automated external defibrillators |
|
|||||
|
SPONSOR: |
BARTO |
HEALTH |
6/24/2009 |
DP |
(6-0-1-0) |
||
|
(NV: ALLEN C) |
|
||||||
|
|
|
RULES |
|
None |
|
||
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Removes various requirements from physicians who deploy and oversee the use of automated external defibrillators (AED).
For Bill: Richard Bitner, AZ College of Emergency Physicians (02/11/2009); Ben Bobrow, Self (02/11/2009); Bryan Ginter, Self (02/07/2009); John Wayne Gonzales, City of Phoenix (06/24/2009); Tim Vaske, American Heart Association (06/24/2009); Pete Wertheim, IASIS Healthcare (06/23/2009)
Neutral: Barbara Fanning, AZ Department of Health Services (02/11/2009)
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Committee on JUD
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|
|
HB 2315 |
criminal sentencing |
|
|||||
|
SPONSOR: |
DRIGGS |
JUD |
6/22/2009 |
DPA |
(4-0-3-0) |
||
|
(NV: MIRANDA,CHEUVRONT,BURTON CAHILL) |
|
||||||
|
|
|
RULES |
|
None |
|
||
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): An emergency measure that changes, from years to calendar years, the minimum, presumptive and maximum sentences for a person convicted of specified drug offenses involving methamphetamine and second degree murder. Makes technical and conforming changes relating to Arizona’s criminal sentencing statutes.
For Bill: Paul Ahler, Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys' Council (02/05/2009); Bryan Ginter, Self (03/23/2009); Jerry Landau, Arizona Judicial Council (06/22/2009); Paul Prato, Maricopa County Public Defender (02/04/2009); Bryan Soller, Arizona State Fraternal Order of Police (02/01/2009)
Against Bill: Seth Apfel, Self (02/01/2009)
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|
HB 2439 |
concealed weapons permit; safety course |
|
|||||
|
SPONSOR: |
KAVANAGH |
JUD |
6/22/2009 |
DPA |
(3-1-3-0) |
||
|
(No: HUPPENTHAL NV: MIRANDA,CHEUVRONT,BURTON CAHILL) |
|
||||||
|
|
|
RULES |
|
None |
|
||
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Exempts persons who meet specified criteria from completing the required firearms safety training program required to obtain a concealed carry weapons (CCW) permit and makes changes to offenses relating to misconduct involving weapons.
For Bill: Richard Davis, Self (02/28/2009); Dustin Deppe, Self (02/23/2009); Suzanne Gilstrap, Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife (06/21/2009); Raul Gonzalez, Self (03/25/2009); Don Isaacson, Fraternal Order of Police (02/24/2009); Dave Kopp, Arizona Citizens Defense League, Inc. (06/21/2009); Rauni Marsh, Self (06/25/2009); Todd Rathner, NRA (06/22/2009); John Wentling, AZCDL (06/17/2009)
Against Bill: Susan Charlton, City of Phoenix (06/22/2009); Bonnie Danowski, Self (06/19/2009); Bryan Ginter, Self (03/16/2009); Lydia Guzman, Self (06/22/2009); John Thomas, Arizona Association Chiefs of Police (06/22/2009); Robert Ticer, Arizona Department of Public Safety (06/21/2009); Dale Wiebusch, League of AZ Cities and Towns (06/22/2009)
Neutral: Gary Christensen, AZ State Rifle & Pistol Association (06/18/2009)
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|
HB 2530 |
reckless driving; prior convictions |
|
|||||
|
SPONSOR: |
ASH |
JUD |
6/22/2009 |
DP |
(4-0-3-0) |
||
|
(NV: MIRANDA,CHEUVRONT,BURTON CAHILL) |
|
||||||
|
|
|
RULES |
|
None |
|
||
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requires, in applying the 24-month provision to prior convictions, the dates of the commission of the offense to be the determining factor, irrespective of the sequence in which the offenses were committed.
For Bill: Paul Ahler, Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys' Council (06/22/2009); Ray Churay, Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (03/03/2009); Rob Dalager, City of Phoenix Police Department (06/20/2009); John Thomas, Arizona Association Chiefs of Police (03/03/2009)
Against Bill: Bryan Ginter, Self (03/16/2009)
|
|
HB 2569 |
smuggling; use of weapon; classification |
|
|||||
|
SPONSOR: |
DRIGGS |
JUD |
6/19/2009 |
DP |
(6-0-1-0) |
||
|
(NV: HUPPENTHAL) |
|
||||||
|
|
|
RULES |
|
None |
|
||
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Classifies, as a class 2 felony, human smuggling if it involves the use of a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument.
For Bill: Paul Ahler, Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys' Council (02/25/2009); Gary Christensen, (06/19/2009); Ray Churay, Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (02/26/2009); Bryan Ginter, Self (03/06/2009); Dave Kopp, Arizona Citizens Defense League, Inc. (02/24/2009); Kathleen Mayer, Pima County Attorney's Office (06/19/2009); Danielle Rothleutner, Self (06/19/2009); John Wentling, AZCDL (02/24/2009)
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Committee on PSHS
|
|
|
HB 2031 |
schools; contractors; fingerprint clearance cards |
|
|||||
|
SPONSOR: |
KAVANAGH |
PSHS |
6/24/2009 |
DPA |
(7-0-0-0) |
||
|
|
|
RULES |
|
None |
|
||
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requires contractors, subcontractors, vendors and their employees who provide services on a regular basis at an individual school to have a valid fingerprint clearance card.
For Bill: Elaine Arena, Arizona Automatic Merchandising Council (06/23/2009); Charles Essigs, Az Association of School Business Officials (02/16/2009); Jay Kaprosy, Arizona Charter Schools Association (02/16/2009); Mitch Menlove, Grand Canyon University (06/23/2009); Janice Palmer, Arizona School Boards Association (06/23/2009); Sam Polito, Tucson Area School Districts (02/16/2009)
Against Bill: Bryan Ginter, Self (03/16/2009)
Neutral: Freida Reed, Self (02/12/2009); Dennis Seavers, Arizona Board of Fingerprinting (06/22/2009)
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|
HB 2133 |
motorcycle safety council |
|
|||||
|
SPONSOR: |
WEIERS JP |
PSHS |
6/24/2009 |
DP |
(6-0-1-0) |
||
|
(NV: MELVIN) |
|
||||||
|
|
|
RULES |
|
None |
|
||
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Continues the Arizona Motorcycle Safety Council (Council) and its funding source through June 30, 2016.
For Bill: MIick Degn, Modified Motorcycle Association(MMA) (02/03/2009); Richard Fimbres, Self (02/03/2009); Buffalo Rick Galeener, Self (06/24/2009); Bryan Ginter, Self (01/31/2009); Bobbi Hartmann, Abate of Arizona (06/23/2009); Ray Huston, Self (02/04/2009); Dave Kopp, Self (06/23/2009); Carole O'Reilly, Abate of Arizona (06/24/2009); Paul Price, Arizona Confederation of Motorcycle Clubs (ACMC) (06/24/2009)
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|
HB 2344 |
vulnerable adults; financial exploitation |
|
|||||
|
SPONSOR: |
MASON |
PSHS |
6/24/2009 |
DPA |
(6-0-1-0) |
||
|
(NV: TIBSHRAENY) |
|
||||||
|
|
|
RULES |
|
None |
|
||
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Expands the civil penalties for committing financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult or theft. Includes a person who is in a confidential relationship with a vulnerable adult to the definition of position of trust and confidence.
For Bill: Paul Ahler, Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys' Council (06/23/2009); Rebecca Baker, Maricopa County Attorney's Office (06/23/2009); Susan Bitter Smith, National Association of Elder Law Attorneys (06/19/2009); Susan Cannata, The Arc of Arizona (06/23/2009); Lacy Cansler, Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities (05/11/2009); Bryan Ginter, Self (03/04/2009); Mary Marshall, AZ Criminal Justice Commission (06/24/2009); Kathleen Mayer, Pima County Attorney's Office (06/24/2009); Kathleen Pagels, Arizona Health Care Assn (03/03/2009); Jay Polk, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys-AZ Chapter (06/24/2009); James Ryan, State Bar Association (03/03/2009); Jim Ryan, Arizona State Bar Probate and Trust (06/24/2009); Greg Stanton, Arizona Attorney General's Office (06/23/2009)
Against Bill: Don Isaacson, Aging Services of Arizona (02/25/2009); Mitch Menlove, Arizona Health Care Association (02/26/2009); Scott Wynn, Aging Services of Arizona (02/26/2009)
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|
HB 2375 |
foster parents; participation |
|
|||||
|
SPONSOR: |
MURPHY |
PSHS |
6/24/2009 |
DP |
(7-0-0-0) |
||
|
|
|
RULES |
|
None |
|
||
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Reduces the amount of time a foster child must have resided in a receiving foster home or shelter care facility for the home or facility to be included in the child’s periodic review hearing.
Against Bill: Bryan Ginter, Self (03/23/2009)
|
|
HB 2449 |
|
|
|||||
|
|
|
(Now: fingerprinting; arrest; procedures) |
|
|||||
|
SPONSOR: |
WEIERS JP |
PSHS |
6/24/2009 |
DP |
(6-0-1-0) |
||
|
(NV: MELVIN) |
|
||||||
|
|
|
RULES |
|
None |
|
||
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requires a person arrested for certain offenses to be fingerprinted prior to release and requires that person to present the mandatory fingerprint compliance form to the court at the person’s next court appearance.
For Bill: Paul Ahler, Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys' Council (06/23/2009); Rebecca Baker, Maricopa County Attorney's Office (06/23/2009); Jennifer Bowser, Arizona Department of Corrections (06/24/2009); Ray Churay, Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (06/23/2009); Rick Hovden, Tucson Police Department (06/24/2009); Jerry Landau, Administrative Office of the Courts (06/23/2009); Tina Lawson, Coconino County Sheriffs Office (06/24/2009); Mary Marshall, Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (06/23/2009); Kathleen Mayer, Pima County Attorney's Office (06/24/2009); Aaron Nash, AZ Association of Superior Court Clerks (06/24/2009); John Neeley, Tucson Police Department (03/05/2009); Greg Stanton, Arizona Attorney General's Office (06/24/2009); Jen Sweeney, Arizona Association of Counties (06/22/2009); John Thomas, Arizona Association Chiefs of Police (06/23/2009)
Against Bill: Seth Apfel, Self (02/28/2009); Bryan Ginter, Self (03/04/2009); John Wentling, AZCDL (02/21/2009)
|
|
HB 2461 |
developmental disabilities; program plans; burial |
|
|||||
|
SPONSOR: |
ASH |
PSHS |
6/24/2009 |
DPA |
(6-0-1-0) |
||
|
(NV: MELVIN) |
|
||||||
|
|
|
RULES |
|
None |
|
||
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requires burial arrangements to be included in an individual program plan (IPP) for a developmentally disabled person. Stipulates that monies set aside are included in eligibility requirements.
For Bill: Bryan Ginter, Self (03/23/2009); Bev Herman, Arizona Association of Providers for People with Disabilities (06/24/2009)
Against Bill: Terri Hirning, Self (02/26/2009); Cindy Howard, Self (02/26/2009)
Neutral: Jennifer Carusetta, AHCCCS (06/24/2009)
|
|
HB 2622 |
|
|
|||||
|
|
|
(Now: relatives; disclosure; dependent children) |
|
|||||
|
SPONSOR: |
CHABIN |
PSHS |
6/24/2009 |
DP |
(6-0-1-0) |
||
|
(NV: MELVIN) |
|
||||||
|
|
|
RULES |
|
None |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requires the parent or guardian of a child who has been taken into temporary custody to provide information regarding persons related to the child to the Department of Economic Security (DES) or the court.
For Bill: Jonathan Nez, Shonto Chapter of the Navajo Nation (03/03/2009); Beth Rosenberg, Children's Action Alliance (06/23/2009)
Against Bill: Bryan Ginter, Self (03/04/2009)
Neutral: Amy Love, Administrative Office of the Courts (06/23/2009)
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HB 2001 |
state monuments; repair fund; purpose. |
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KAVANAGH |
VMA |
6/17/2009 |
DP |
(7-0-0-0) |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requires the Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA) to separately account for monies deposited for a specific monument or memorial.
For Bill: Ted Downing, Self (06/16/2009); Bryan Ginter, Self; Tom Smith, Legislative Governmental Mall Commission (01/20/2009)
Neutral: Don Gabrielson, Pinal County Board of Supervisors (06/15/2009); Zorana Knapp, Self (04/14/2009)
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HB 2495 |
in-state tuition; veterans |
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FLEMING |
VMA |
6/24/2009 |
DP |
(6-0-1-0) |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Allows an honorably discharged military person who served on an Arizona military installation to receive in-state student classification regardless of the time the person resided in Arizona.
For Bill: Bryan Ginter, Self (03/16/2009); Paul Parisi, Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce (06/23/2009)
Against Bill: Tania Mendes, Self (03/04/2009); Nancy Potts, Self (03/04/2009); Abby Wischnia, Self (03/04/2009)
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HCR 2034 |
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(Now: state veterans' cemetery; Tucson) |
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GOWAN |
VMA |
6/24/2009 |
DP |
(6-0-1-0) |
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Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Expresses the Legislature's full support for establishing a state veterans' cemetery in Tucson.
For Bill: Bryan Ginter, Self (03/16/2009); David Hampton, Arizona Department of Veterans Services (06/24/2009); Catherine Mayorga, Tempe Chamber of Commerce (03/03/2009)
Against Bill: Dan Lawrence, Self (03/15/2009)
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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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