PROPOSED AMENDMENT
SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H.B. 2199
(Reference to House engrossed bill)
Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert:
"Section. 1. Title 44, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding chapter 37, to read:
CHAPTER 37
MASONRY EDUCATION
ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
44-7861. Concrete masonry unit manufacturers; fees; nonprofits; collusion exception; education
Persons that manufacture concrete masonry units in this state may meet and agree on a fee to pay to an incorporated nonprofit corporation in this state that is qualified under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code for federal income tax purposes. the fee may not exceed two cents per concrete masonry unit produced in this state. The persons that meet and agree on a fee pursuant to this section are not subject to prosecution for collusion if the incorporated nonprofit corporation uses the monies to do any of the following:
1. Plan, implement and conduct educational programs to train individuals in the field of concrete masonry.
2. Support research related to the masonry industry.
3. Inform and educate the public about the economic benefits of concrete masonry products to increase employment opportunities for individuals trained in the programs conducted pursuant to this section."
Amend title to conform