Forty-eighth Legislature
First Regular Session
ARIZONA STATE SENATE
THIRD READING
April 26, 2007
HB 2020 county purchasing; technical correction
(Now: railroads siting authority; eminent domain)
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requires an Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) review of any railroad proposal to acquire land or materials by eminent domain or at auction to ensure alternatives are examined and potential impacts are minimized.
For Bill: Sandy Bahr, Sierra Club-Grand Canyon Chapter (03/21/2007); Greg Ferguson, Self (03/21/2007); John Kai, Self (03/21/2007); AnnaMarie Knorr, Western Growers (03/21/2007); Mark Lewis, Self (03/21/2007); Robert Shuler, Western Growers/Arizona Crop Protection (03/20/2007); Joe Sigg, Arizona Farm Bureau (03/21/2007); Nick Simonetta, Kai Farms and Picacho Peak (03/20/2007); Shelly Tunis, Yuma Fresh Vegetable Association (03/20/2007); Chris Udall, Agri-Business Council of Arizona (03/21/2007)
Against Bill: Donald G. Begalke, Self (03/21/2007); Michael Preston Green, BNSF Railroad (03/21/2007); Chris Peterson, Union Pacific Railroad (03/21/2007); Court Rich, Alex Goldstein (03/21/2007); Allan Stanton, Union Pacific Railroad (03/21/2007)
HB 2125 county medical examiners
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Makes omnibus changes to statutes related to county Medical Examiners (MEs), including changing how responsibilities are delegated if a county does not appoint an ME, specifying authority for MEs to delegate certain responsibilities, providing additional ME discretion regarding when examinations and autopsies are required and requiring autopsies to be performed by forensic pathologists.
For Bill: Joseph Abate, Lifelegacy Foundation (02/07/2007); Arthur Chapa, Pima County Board of Supervisors (03/22/2007); Ray Churay, Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (02/06/2007); Mark Fischione, Maricopa County Forensic Science Center (02/07/2007); Mark Fischione, Maricopa County Medical Examiner (03/15/2007); Gregory Harris, Arizona Funeral Directors Association (03/22/2007); Rory Hays, Maricopa County (03/22/2007); Todd Madeksza, County Supervisors Association (03/19/2007); John Mangum, Sciencecare Anatomical, Inc. (02/07/2007)
Against Bill: Philip Keen, Self (02/06/2007); Dale Norris, Arizona Police Association (03/14/2007)
Neutral: Janet Regner, The Hopi Tribe (02/07/2007); Thomas Van Dorn, AZ Assoc. of Chiefs of Police & Phx Police (03/22/2007)
HB 2136 pharmacy board; regulation; exempted acts
(Now: controlled substances; monitoring program)
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Establishes a Controlled Substances Monitoring Program (Program), administered by the Board of Pharmacy (Board), including an electronic database to track the prescriptions of controlled substances. Requires state registration for individuals who prescribe controlled substances, requires reporting of specified controlled substances information and specifies the entities to whom the information may be released.
For Bill: Cameron Benson, Self (03/15/2007); Mark Boesen, Apothecary Shops (03/15/2007); Chuck Dutcher, Self (03/14/2007); Janet Elliott, Arizona Community Pharmacy Committee (03/14/2007); Bryan Ginter, Self (01/15/2007); Don Hughes, Arizona State Board of Pharmacy (03/15/2007); David Landrith, Arizona Medical Association (01/16/2007); Dennis McAllister, Self (03/14/2007); Lee Miller, Arizona Board of Chiropractic Examiners (01/17/2007); Marcus Osborn, Gold Standard (03/15/2007); Mindy Rasmussen, Arizona Pharmacy Alliance (03/13/2007); Melissa Taylor, Arizona Pharmacy Alliance (03/15/2007); Harlan Wand, Arizona State Board of Pharmacy (03/14/2007); Dean Wright, Arizona State Board of Pharmacy (03/12/2007)
Neutral: Stuart Goodman, Arizona Medical Board (03/13/2007)
HB 2181 patient release; notice; disclosure
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Expands disclosure of mental health patient records to prosecuting agencies who have filed a petition for evaluation after the dismissal of the criminal charges and requires notification to prosecuting agencies before a patient’s release.
For Bill: Edwin Cook, Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys Advisory Council (03/19/2007); Barbara Marshall, Maricopa County Attorney (01/18/2007)
Against Bill: Joseph Abate, Arizona Psychiatric Society (03/19/2007); Jerry Boehm, Arizona Council of Human Service Providers (03/19/2007); Bryan Ginter, Self (01/27/2007); David Miller, Arizona Council of Human Service Providers (03/19/2007); Sherri Walton, Mental Health Association of Arizona (02/01/2007)
HB 2202 schools; adult education fees
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Allows adult education providers, subject to review and approval by the Arizona Department of Education (ADE), to charge supplemental fees, on a sliding scale basis, to all eligible participants in adult education programs.
For Bill: Tim Carter, Yavapai County School Superintendent (02/14/2007); Charles Essigs, Arizona Association of School Business Officials (03/28/2007); Art Harding, Arizona Dept. of Education (01/17/2007); Theodore Kraver, Self (03/28/2007); Karen Liersh, Self, Arizona Department of Education (04/02/2007); Janice Palmer, Arizona School Boards Association (02/20/2007); Sam Polito, Tucson Area School Districts (01/30/2007); Beth Sauer, Arizona School Boards Association (03/28/2007); Michael Smith, Arizona School Administrators (03/27/2007)
Against Bill: Bryan Ginter, Self (01/27/2007); Robin Scoins, Self (04/03/2007)
HB 2230 recreational vehicle parks; utility charges
(Now: recreational vehicle parks; study committee)
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Establishes the Recreational Vehicle Park Utility Services Legislative Study Committee (Committee).
For Bill: Ronald Feinstein, AAMHO (02/14/2007); Bryan Ginter, Self (01/27/2007); Michael Preston Green, Manufactured Housing Communities of Arizona (01/31/2007); Janet Regner, Arizona Assoc. of Manufactured Home Owners and RV Owners (03/13/2007)
Neutral: Janna Day, Manufactured Housing Communities of Arizona (02/14/2007); Emilie Isaacs, Arizona Travel Parks Assn. (03/14/2007)
HB 2251 child support committee; membership
(Now: special education; school year)
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Extends special education services, provided by a school district or the county school superintendent, through the end of the school year for a pupil who turns 22 during the school year.
For Bill: Michael Culhane, Deputies Law Enforcement Association (03/14/2007); Jennifer Daily, Arizona Education Association (03/29/2007); David Gore, Professional Fire Fighters of Arizona (03/14/2007); Mark Hafrey, Phoenix Police Sergeants & Lieutenants Association (03/14/2007); Tim Hill, Professional Firefighters of Arizona (03/14/2007); Don Isaacson, Fraternal Order of Police (03/12/2007); Jake Jacobsen, Phoenix Law Enforcement Association (03/14/2007); Jacqueline Kuder, Arizona Supreme Court (AOC) (01/31/2007); Mary Lou Micheaels, Self (04/13/2007); Dale Norris, Arizona Police Association (03/17/2007); Joseph Shelley, Mesa Police Association (03/14/2007); Russell Smoldon, Self (01/31/2007); Charles Summers, University & College Law Enforcement Association (03/14/2007); Danny Thomas, Arizona Liquor Police Officer’s Association (03/14/2007); David Wilson, Phoenix Police Sergeants and Lieutenants Association (03/12/2007); Doreen Zannis, Self (03/28/2007)
Against Bill: Leon Wilmot, Yuma County Sheriff's Office (03/14/2007)
HB 2387 technical correction; county treasurers; warrants
(Now: county treasurer; procedures)
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Enacts multiple changes relating to county treasurers.
For Bill: Mike Gardner, Maricopa Treasurer (03/26/2007); Davd Schweikert, Maricopa County Treasurer (02/12/2007); Jennifer Sweeney, Arizona Association of Counties (03/26/2007)
Against Bill: Dolores Doolittle, Pinal County Treasurers Office (02/12/2007); Lee Fabrizio, Arizona Association of County Treasurers (02/12/2007); Beth Ford, Self (02/12/2007)
Neutral: Dennis Mattheisen, Auditor General (03/26/2007); Diane Sikokis, Maricopa County Board of Supervisors (02/12/2007)
HB 2443 off-highway vehicles; user fee
(Now: user fee; off-highway vehicles)
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Establishes regulations for operating an off-highway vehicle, including licensing and registration requirements, mandatory purchase of an indicia, vehicle equipment requirements and operating regulations.
For Bill: Bas Aja, Arizona Cattlemens Assoc. (03/21/2007); Lea Benson, Arizona Powersports Industry Association (02/07/2007); Peter Cimellaro, Self (03/21/2007); Sanford Cohen, Prescott Open Trails Association (03/21/2007); Jo Crumbaker, Maricopa County Air Quality Dept. (03/21/2007); Chris Denham, Arizona Wildlife Federation (03/21/2007); Suzanne Gilstrap, Arizona Sportsmen For Wildlife (04/03/2007); Mike Golightly, Arizona Game and Fish Commission (03/21/2007); Jeff Gursh, Arizona Off Highway Vehicle Coalition (03/21/2007); Drew John, Self (03/21/2007); John Koleszar, Arizona Wildlife Federation, AES, (04/03/2007); Bill McLean, Arizona Game & Fish Commission (04/03/2007); William Nash, Self (03/21/2007); Hank Rogers, Apache County ATV Rough Riders Club (04/03/2007); Jeff Sandquist, Arizona Powersport Industry Association (04/03/2007); Mike Senn, Arizona Game and Fish Department (03/21/2007); Nick Simonetta, PHV Coalition (04/02/2007); Tyler Steimel, RideNow Powersports & APIA (03/21/2007); Jay Ziemann, Arizona State Parks (04/03/2007)
Against Bill: Donald G. Begalke, Self (03/21/2007); Thomas Ryan, Arizona Trial Lawyers (02/07/2007); Thomas Van Dorn, Arizona Assoc. of Chiefs of Police & Phoenix Police Dept. (03/20/2007)
Neutral: Sandy Bahr, Sierra Club - Grand Canyon Chapter (04/02/2007); Kevin Biesty, ADOT (04/03/2007); Jeff Gursh, Arizona Off Highway Vehicle Col. (02/07/2007); Jamie Hogue, Arizona State Land Department (03/21/2007); Kate Whalen, Arizona League of Conservation Voters (02/05/2007)
HB 2486 county improvement districts; roads
(Now: county road districts; alternate government)
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Creates, and specifies rules for, a county road improvement and maintenance special taxing district (District) for the purposes of improving and maintaining one or more roads to less-than-county standards.
For Bill: Rob Dalager, Metro Water District (02/19/2007); Don Dorchester, Self (02/06/2007); Tom Farley, Arizona Assoc. of Realtors (02/19/2007); Todd Madeksza, County Supervisors Association (03/26/2007); Nicole Stickler, Arizona Association of Counties (02/19/2007); Saul Stolzberg, Self (02/06/2007); Jennifer Sweeney, Arizona Association of Counties (02/19/2007)
Neutral: Mark Young, Town of Queen Creek (03/26/2007)
HB 2657 property tax; electric generation valuation
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Modifies the valuation of land used in operating electric generation facilities.
For Bill: Meghaen Duger, Sempra (03/28/2007); Michael Preston Green, Gila River Power (02/12/2007); Tom Jones, Grand Canyon State Electric Cooperative Association (04/02/2007); Gretchen Kitchel, Pinnacle West Capital Corp. (03/31/2007); Larry Lucero, Tucson Electric Power Co. (04/03/2007); Marcus Osborn, El Paso Electric Company (04/03/2007); Jessica Pacheco, Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry (02/12/2007); Jeff Sandquist, Tucson Electric Power Company (02/09/2007); Russell Smoldon, SRP (04/02/2007)
Against Bill: John Kaites, Sempra Energy (02/12/2007)
Neutral: Kim Freeman, DOR (04/03/2007)
HCR 2041 military bases; expressing support
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Expresses the Legislature’s support for enhancing the mission capabilities of Arizona’s military facilities.
For Bill: Tom Dorn, Yuma County (03/26/2007); Ruth Garcia, Town of Buckeye (02/13/2007); Steve Gervais, Pinnacle West, APS (03/26/2007); Jim Norton, West Valley Partners (03/26/2007); Daniel Romm, Luke Air Force Base (03/26/2007); John Schell, City of Peoria (02/13/2007)
CONSENT CALENDAR
HB 2491 solar energy tax credit; application
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Modifies the mechanism to transfer the income tax credit for solar energy devices to third party organizations.
For Bill: Penny Allee Taylor, Southwest Gas Corp (03/28/2007); Sandy Bahr, Sierra Club - Grand Canyon Chapter (03/28/2007); Donald G. Begalke, Self (03/27/2007); Ginny Dickey, Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (01/31/2007); Yvonne Hunter, Pinnacle West/APS (03/28/2007); Bill Kendig, Self (02/02/2007); Gretchen Kitchel, Pinnacle West, (02/05/2007); Larry Lucero, Tucson Electric Power Co. (03/28/2007); Marissa Morabito, Self (03/27/2007); Michael Neary, Arizona Solar Energy Industries Assoc. (03/28/2007); Jessica Pacheco, Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry (03/28/2007); Jeff Schlegel, Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP) (03/28/2007); Russell Smoldon, SRP (02/05/2007); Kate Whalen, Arizona League of Conservation Voters (03/26/2007)
Neutral: Anthony Forschino, DOR (02/01/2007); Kim Freeman, DOR (02/05/2007); Kerri Morey, Department of Commerce (02/05/2007)
HB 2594 domestic relations; support judgments; interest
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Specifies that interest does not accrue on past child support obligations prior to the time the child support order was issued.
For Bill: Russell Smoldon, Self (02/07/2007)
Neutral: Kathy Sekardi, Child Support Committee (02/08/2007)
HCM 2007 telecommunications; Native Americans
Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requests the U.S. Congress to recognize the rights of tribal governments and communities to exercise regulatory jurisdiction over telecommunications services on tribal lands.
For Bill: Kristen Boilini, Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation (02/13/2007); Tom Dorn, San Carlos Apache Tribe (03/26/2007); Ernest Franklin, Navajo Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (03/26/2007); Sandra Junck Carpenter, Arizona Indian Gaming Association (03/26/2007); Ron Lee, Navajo Nation Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (03/26/2007); Norris Nordvold, Inter Tribal Council of Arizona (03/26/2007); Janet Regner, The Hopi Tribe (02/12/2007); Genevra Richardson, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (03/26/2007)
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