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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES57th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session |
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HB 2750: Arizona-Sonora trade commission
Sponsor: Representative Rivero, LD 27
Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure
Overview
Establishes the Arizona-Sonora Trade Commission (Commission). Lists the Commission's membership, duties and reporting requirements. Repeals the Commission on July 1, 2031.
History
The Arizona-Mexico Commission (AMC) is a group of binational committees run under the executive powers of Arizona. The AMC committees are challenged by the Governors of Arizona and Sonora to work on a wide range of issues, with the shared goal of improving the quality of life in the shared region through cross-border collaboration. The AMC committees are led by co-chairs and committee members from both the public and private sector who come together under the leadership of the governors to identify areas where cooperation can benefit both states.
The committee's welcome participation from members of the AMC and the Comisión Sonora-Estados Unidos (CSEU). The AMC/CSEU binational committees meet formally four times per year. Accomplishments from the committee are presented to the governors twice each year at the summer and winter commission meetings.
Except as otherwise stated by statute or specific legislative appropriation, members of the boards, commissions, councils or advisory committees who are authorized by law to receive compensation may receive compensation at the rate of not to exceed thirty dollars for each day engaged in the services of such board, commission, council or advisory committee (A.R.S. § 38-611).
A state employee, who is eligible for reimbursement, must be reimbursed for lodging, meal and incidental expenses or long-term subsistence incurred when on authorized state business. The director of the Department of Administration establishes maximum amounts for reimbursement (A.R.S. § 38-624).
Provisions
1. Establishes the Commission, consisting of two members, appointed by the Senate President and two members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, who have knowledge of or any involvement in an organization that promotes Sonoran affairs or who have interest in the well-being of trade relations between this state and Sonora, Mexico. (Sec. 1)
2. Instructs that all appointments to the Commission must be made no later than December 31, 2026, and for a four-year term. (Sec. 1)
3. Stipulates that vacancies must be filled in the same manner as the initial appointment. (Sec. 1)
4. Mandates that appointed members of the Commission must receive compensation at a rate of no more than $30 for each day spent in the performance of duties and are eligible for reimbursement as prescribed. (Sec. 1)
5. Outlines the duties of the Commission, requiring that they must:
a. annually elect a chairperson and vice chairperson from among its members;
b. meet at least annually and at the call of the chairperson;
c. advance bilateral trade and investment between this state and Sonora, Mexico;
d. initiate joint action on policy issues of mutual interest between this state and Sonora, Mexico;
e. promote business and academic exchanges between this state and Sonora, Mexico;
f. encourage mutual economic support between this state and Sonora, Mexico;
g. encourage mutual investment in the infrastructure of this state and Sonora, Mexico; and
h. submit a report containing the Commission's findings, results and recommendations to the Senate President and the Speaker of the House of Representatives and provide and copy of the report to the Secretary of State, by December 31, 2027 and each year thereafter. (Sec. 1)
6. Repeals the Commission on July 1, 2031, and repeals the Commission's duties and reporting requirements on January 1, 2032. (Sec. 2)
7. Contains a purpose statement. (Sec. 3)
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