ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

57th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session

Majority Research Staff

House: ST DPA 8-0-0-1

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HB 2700: technology study committee; assistive technology

Sponsor: Representative Connolly, LD 8

Caucus & COW

Overview

Establishes the Technology Study Committee (Study Committee).

History

Assistive technology is technology designed to help maintain or improve a disabled individual's functioning related to cognition, communication, hearing, mobility, self-care and vision. Assistive technology benefits people of all ages and those who are diagnosed with long-term health conditions (WHO).

Provisions

1.   Establishes the Study Committee that consists of seven members appointed by the President of the Senate (President) and eight members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives (Speaker). (Sec. 1)

2.   Tasks the study committee with:

a.   study and address specific issues related to assistive technology, including technology first initiatives;

b.   analyze emerging assistive technologies;

c. identify potential changes in assistive technologies;

d.   analyze how to better serve individuals with assistive technology needs. (Sec. 1)

3.   Requires the Committee to meet twice a year as determined by the Committee. (Sec. 1)

4.   Specifies that Committee members are not eligible to receive compensation except specified members appointed by the Speaker are eligible to receive reimbursement of expenses. (Sec.1)

5.   Requires the Committee by October 1, 2027 to submit a report regarding the Committees activities and recommendations to the Governor, President and Speaker. (Sec. 1)

6.   Directs the Committee to provide a copy of the report to the Secretary of State. (Sec. 1)

7.   Repeals the Committee on October 2, 2027. (Sec. 1)

8.   Contains a legislative intent clause. (Sec. 2)

9.   Contains a legislative purpose statement. (Sec. 2)

10.  Cites this legislation as the Technology First Study Committee. (Sec. 3)

 

Amendments

Committee on Science & Technology

1.   Changes one member to represent the Department of Economic Security.

2.   Restates the purpose of the technology first study committee.

3.   Makes technical changes.

 

 

 

 

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