Forty-ninth Legislature
Second Regular Session
ARIZONA STATE SENATE
THIRD READING
April 20, 2010
HB 2114 provisional community college districts; bonding
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Authorizes a provisional community college district to issue bonds for capital outlay.
For Bill: Armida Bittner, Gila Community College Governing Board Member, Gila County Community College District (03/17/2010); Patricia Burke, Gila Community College (03/17/2010); Mike Gardner, Eastern Arizona College (04/07/2010); Ryan Harper, Gila Community College (04/07/2010); Patricia Hill, Maricopa Community Colleges (03/17/2010); Bernie Kniffin, Gila Community College Governing Board (02/01/2010)
Against Bill: Kristen Boilini, Northland Pioneer College, Cochise Community College (04/15/2010); Greg Fahey, The University of Arizona (04/07/2010); Christy Farley, Northern Arizona University (04/07/2010); Don Isaacson, Independent Colleges and Universities of Arizona (04/07/2010); Alisa Lyons, Arizona Community College Presidents' Council (04/09/2010); Mitch Menlove, Arizona State University, Grand Canyon University (04/07/2010); Debra Pearson, Self (04/07/2010); Christine Thompson, Arizona Board of Regents (04/07/2010)
HB 2156 internal revenue code conformity
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Conforms, with exceptions, Arizona tax statutes to the Internal Revenue Code (IRC).
For Bill: Heather Bernacki, East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance (04/07/2010); Michelle Bolton, Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (04/06/2010); Kevin B. DeMenna, Arizona Society of CPAs (04/07/2010); Eric Emmert, East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance (01/14/2010); Cindie Hubiak, Arizona Society of CPAs (01/13/2010); Catherine Mayorga, Tempe Chamber of Commerce (04/06/2010); Lorna Romero, Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry (04/06/2010)
Against Bill: Walter F Dudley, Self (04/06/2010)
Neutral: Sean Laux, Department of Revenue (04/07/2010)
HB 2236 theft by extortion; tax liens
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Expands theft by extortion statutory classifications to include certain issues related to the sale and redemption of real property tax liens.
HB 2246 regulation of fireworks
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Allows the sale and use of consumer fireworks to persons unless otherwise regulated by a governing body. Requires the State Fire Marshal (Marshal) to adopt rules relating to the sale of consumer fireworks and allows the Marshal to impose a civil penalty for prohibited use.
For Bill: Linda Brown, Self (01/26/2010); Ryan Denke, Self (03/28/2010); Buffalo Rick Galeener, Self (01/27/2010); Mike Williams, United States Fire Safety Council (03/30/2010)
Against Bill: Sandy Bahr, Sierra Club - Grand Canyon Chapter (01/27/2010); Bryan Ginter, Self (01/26/2010); Shirley Gunther, City of Avondale (01/26/2010); Barbara Koffron, City of Phoenix Fire Department (01/27/2010); Todd Madeksza, The County Supervisors Association (01/27/2010)
HB 2255 active management areas; technical correction
(Now: utility fees)
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Modifies the guidelines relating to fees of the ratio utility billing system and submetering system by landlords of recreational vehicle parks.
For Bill: Jean Creagan, Self (04/06/2010); Ronald Feinstein, Arizona Association of Manufactured Home & RV Owners (04/06/2010); Sharon Gilham, Self (04/06/2010); Thomas Gilham, Self (04/06/2010); Kara Holt, Moms and Pops of America (04/06/2010); John MacDonald, Arizona Association of Manufactured Home Owners (04/06/2010); Margaret Mechlin, Moms and Pops of America (04/06/2010); Dana Paschke, AAMHO (AZ Assn Manufactured Home & RV Owners) (04/06/2010); Margaret Webb, Self (04/06/2010); Ralph Wilcox, Self (04/06/2010)
Against Bill: Susan Brenton, Manufactured Housing Communities of Arizona (04/06/2010); Michael Preston Green, Manufactured Housing Communities of Arizona (04/06/2010)
HB 2257 municipal taxation and fees; notice
(Now: municipalities; counties; taxes; fees; notice)
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Establishes new requirements that must be met before a municipality or county may levy or assess any new or increased taxes or fees.
For Bill: Joseph Abate, AT&T (04/06/2010); Penny Allee Taylor, Southwest Gas Corporation (04/07/2010); Susan Anable, Cox Communications (04/06/2010); Allison Bell, Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry (04/06/2010); Michelle Bolton, Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (04/06/2010); Marcus Dell'Artino, Qwest (04/06/2010); Michael Dimaria, Qwest Communications (04/07/2010); Meghaen Duger, Arizona Associations of Realtors (04/06/2010); Jerry Fuentes, AT&T (02/16/2010); Courtney Gilstrap LeVinus, Ama, Azreia & Arpola (04/07/2010); Virginia Ginter, Self (02/16/2010); Michael Preston Green, The Boeing Company (04/07/2010); Spencer Kamps, Home Builder Assoc. of Central AZ (02/16/2010); Gretchen Kitchel, Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (04/02/2010); Lori Lustig, Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce (04/06/2010); Kevin McCarthy, Arizona Tax Research Association (04/07/2010); Barbara Meaney, Verizon Wireless (04/07/2010); Scot Mussi, Home Builders Assoc of Central AZ (04/06/2010); Russell Smoldon, SRP (04/06/2010); Steve Voeller, Arizona Free Enterprise Club (02/16/2010); Lyn White, Freeport McMoRan (02/16/2010)
Against Bill: Bryan Ginter, Self (02/15/2010); John Wayne Gonzales, City of Phoenix (02/16/2010); Michelle Gramley, Town of Gilbert (02/16/2010); Shirley Gunther, City of Avondale (02/16/2010); Steve Huffman, Town of Marana (02/16/2010); Todd Madeksza, The County Supervisors Association (02/16/2010); Jennifer Pena, City of Litchfield Park (03/08/2010); Mike Williams, Town of Queen Creek (02/12/2010)
Neutral: David Johnson, Town of Buckeye (04/06/2010); Jeffrey Kros, League of Cities and Towns (04/06/2010)
HB 2328 procurement from certain agencies
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Modifies requirements for purchases from Arizona Industries for the Blind, certified nonprofit agencies that serve individuals with disabilities and Arizona Correctional Industries. Further defines employment requirements for certified nonprofit agencies.
For Bill: Monica Attridge, AZ Assn of Providers for People with Disabilities (02/15/2010); Gary Clark,, Self (03/31/2010); Dave Cutty, The Centers for Habilitation (03/31/2010); Virginia Ginter, Self (02/16/2010); Bev Herman, AZ Assoc of Providers for People with Disabilities (04/01/2010); Mark Jacoby, Self (03/31/2010); Steven King, Beacon Group /Self (03/31/2010); Brandy Petrone, Goodwill of Central Arizona (04/01/2010); Michelle Reeves, Self (02/16/2010); Cletus Thiebeau, Self (03/31/2010); Mark Thompson, The Centers for Habilitation (02/16/2010); Paul Wilson, Goodwill of Central Arizona (02/16/2010)
Against Bill: Bryan Ginter, Self (02/15/2010)
Neutral: Alan Ecker, Arizona Department of Administration (04/01/2010)
HB 2370 theft; merchandise pallets
(Now: research development; production; incentive program)
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Establishes a new individual and corporate income tax credit for research and development, production, and delivery system costs associated with solar liquid fuel for TY 2011 through TY 2026.
For Bill: Michelle Ahlmer, Arizona Retailers Association (03/16/2010); Stan Barnes, Community Financial Services Association of America (03/16/2010); Allison Bell, Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry (03/15/2010); Heather Bernacki, Ace Cash Express (03/16/2010); Michelle Bolton, Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (03/16/2010); Jimmy Chavez, Arizona Highway Patrol Association (03/16/2010); Tom Dorn, Ace Cash Express (03/16/2010); Eric Emmert, ACE Cash Express (03/16/2010); Greg Fahey, The University of Arizona (04/06/2010); Mike Gardner, Arizona Beverage Association (02/16/2010); Robert Grieser, Self (03/16/2010); Gerri Guzman, Consumer Rights Coalition (03/16/2010); James Hamilton, Online Lenders Alliance (03/15/2010); Trish Hart, Cash America (03/16/2010); Reyna Juarez, Advance America (03/16/2010); Deanna Kupcik, Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce (03/15/2010); John Mangum, Cash America (03/16/2010); Mitch Menlove, Arizona State University (04/06/2010); Jaime Molera, Coca Cola (02/18/2010); Robin Quinn, Self (03/01/2010); Deborah Reyes, Advance America (03/16/2010); Genevra Richardson, CFSA (03/16/2010); Denisse Ruiz, Advance America (03/16/2010); Nayeli Saenz, Self (03/16/2010); Ted Saunders, CheckSmart (03/16/2010); Rick Shangraw, ASU (04/06/2010); Bryan Soller, Arizona State Fraternal Order of Police (02/14/2010); Andy Swann, Arizona Highway Patrol Association (03/15/2010); Christine Thompson, Arizona Board of Regents (04/06/2010); Mike Vespoli, Vespoli Consulting Group (03/16/2010); Steve Voeller, Arizona Free Enterprise Club (03/15/2010); Mike Williams, Phoenix Law Enforcement Assn (02/12/2010); Rip Wilson, Cash America (03/16/2010)
Against Bill: Barry Aarons, Arizonans for Responsible Lending (03/16/2010); Talonya Adams, Self (03/16/2010); Brenda Aguirre, Self (03/16/2010); Elizabeth Archuleta, Chairwoman, Coconino Board of Supervisors (03/16/2010); Henry Barnwell, Self (03/16/2010); Franklyn Bergen, Self (03/12/2010); Virginia Brant, AASRA ALL AZ. Schools Retirees (03/11/2010); Diane Brown, Arizona PIRG (Public Interest Research Group) (03/16/2010); Linda Brown, Arizona Advocacy Network (03/16/2010); Scott Butler, City of Mesa (03/16/2010); David Carey, Arizona Bridge to Independent Living (03/15/2010); Mike Colletto, Professional Fire Fighters of AZ (03/14/2010); Sherri Collins, AZ Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (03/16/2010); Jill Conway, The Primavera Foundation (03/16/2010); Leslie Cooper, Arizona Consumers Council (03/16/2010); Austin De Bey, Arizona Credit Union League (03/16/2010); Tony DiRienzi, Statewide Independent Living Council (03/16/2010); Maryann Erickson, Self (03/16/2010); Jean Ann Fox, Consumer Federation of America (03/16/2010); Rebekah Friend, Arizona AFL-CIO (03/16/2010); Bryan Ginter, Self (02/15/2010); Terry Goddard, Attorney General's Office (03/15/2010); Calvin Goode, Self (03/16/2010); Kelly Griffith, Southwest Center for Economic Integrity (03/15/2010); Lydia Guzman, Self (03/16/2010); Eva Hamant, Self (03/16/2010); Jay Hardenbrook, AARP (03/16/2010); Suguey Hernandez, Self (03/16/2010); Jill Hicks, Self (03/16/2010); David Higuera, Self (03/16/2010); Katie Hobbs, Self (03/16/2010); Tom Hopkins, Self (03/16/2010); Lucy Howell, Diocesan Board, Society of St. Vincent de Paul (03/15/2010); Terence Hughes, Self (03/16/2010); Kathy Jorgensen, Society of St. Vincent de Paul (03/15/2010); Ellen Katz, William E. Morris Institute for Justice (03/16/2010); Josie Larger, Self (03/16/2010); Deborah Leach, Self (03/15/2010); Diane Lehman, Self (03/16/2010); Jodi Liggett, Az Foundation for Women (03/16/2010); Victor Lopez, Self (03/16/2010); Clorinda Lozano, Advocate for Families of Az (03/16/2010); Craig McDermott, Self (03/15/2010); Gini McGirr, self (03/13/2010); Molly McGovern, SEIU Arizona (03/16/2010); Elizabeth Mendoza, Self (03/16/2010); Michaella Millican, Self (03/16/2010); Dana Naimark, Children's Action Alliance (03/16/2010); Karen Peters, City of Phoenix (03/16/2010); Barbara Plante, Self (03/16/2010); Christinea Plante, Self (03/16/2010); Tara Plese, Arizona Association of Community Health Centers (03/15/2010); Michael Potavin, Self (03/16/2010); Vince Rabago, Self (03/16/2010); Don Ritchie, Self (03/16/2010); Danielle Rothleutner, Self (03/16/2010); Timothy Schmaltz, Protecting Arizona's Family Coalition (03/16/2010); Suzanne Schunk, Self (03/14/2010); Jeffrey Smith, Self (03/16/2010); Ritch Steven, Chair, Advocacy Network, AARP Arizona (03/16/2010); Michael Ubowski, Self (03/16/2010); Dorothy Ward, Self (03/16/2010); Hannah Washburn, Self (03/16/2010); David Wells, Self (03/16/2010); Sigrid Whitman, Self (03/16/2010); Daniella Yaloz, Just Vote Arizona Disability Coalition (03/16/2010); Daniella Yaloz, Self (03/15/2010); Tamera Zivic, WHEAT (03/15/2010); Cynthia Zwick, Arizona Community Action Association (03/16/2010)
Neutral: Nathan Groff, Veritec Solutions (03/16/2010); Jay Kaprosy, Arizona Bankers Association (03/15/2010); Stacey Langford, Arizona Bankers Association (03/16/2010); Greg Stanton, Attorney General's Office (04/05/2010)
HB 2419 sibling visitation rights
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requires the Department of Economic Security (DES) to place a child in out-of-home care, guardianship or adoptive placement with siblings or require frequent contact except in certain circumstances.
For Bill: Abra Ferguson, Self (02/03/2010); Chris Fike, Self (02/03/2010); Ramon Garcia, Self (02/03/2010); Kris Jacober, Self (03/31/2010); Nancy Jones, Self (02/03/2010); Stephanie Mayer, Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence (02/03/2010); Regeanna Mwansa, Self (02/03/2010); William Owsley, Self (02/03/2010); Robin Quinn, Self (04/14/2010); Beth Rosenberg, Children's Action Alliance (03/30/2010); Christine Scarpati, Child Crisis Center (02/03/2010)
HB 2489 bonding; net premiums
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): An emergency measure that allows a political subdivision to prescribe its own method for selling bonds at public sale and increases the cap on the net premium associated with a bond issue from two percent to five percent.
For Bill: William Davis, City of Chandler (02/01/2010); John Wayne Gonzales, City of Phoenix (04/07/2010); Michael Preston Green, Arizona News Service (04/07/2010); Becky Hill, RBC Capital Markets (04/07/2010); Patrice Kraus, City of Chandler (04/07/2010); Jeffrey Kros, League of Cities and Towns (02/01/2010); Ginger Lmb, Self (04/07/2010); Brad Lundahl, City of Scottsdale (04/07/2010); Todd Madeksza, The County Supervisors Association (02/01/2010); Janice Palmer, AZ School Boards Association (04/07/2010); Ryan Peters, City of Glendale (02/01/2010); Beth Sauer, Arizona School Boards Assoc. (02/01/2010); Randie Stein, self, Stone & Youngberg (04/07/2010); Brent Stoddard, City of Glendale (04/07/2010)
Against Bill: Kevin McCarthy, Arizona Tax Research Association (02/01/2010)
HB 2601 eagle scouts; complimentary fishing license
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Allows the Arizona Game and Fish Commission to issue a Youth Class F combination general hunting and fishing license at a reduced fee to Eagle Scouts and Girl Scouts’ Gold Award recipients.
For Bill: Ramon Garcia, Self (01/27/2010); Suzanne Gilstrap, Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife (03/15/2010); Jennifer Martin, Arizona Game and Fish Commission (02/03/2010); Mitch Menlove, Self (01/27/2010); Richard Oracheff, ARRL (02/17/2010); Robbie Woodhouse, Arizona Game and Fish Commission (03/15/2010)
Against Bill: Ben Alteneder, Arizona Wildlife Federation (03/15/2010)
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