Forty-seventh Legislature

Second Regular Session

 

 

SENATE CAUCUS CALENDAR

(Bills on calendar pending action by Committee on Rules)

June 16, 2006

 

Bill Number

Short Title

Committee

Date

Action

 

Committee on K12ED

 

 

 

 

HB 2140

child care centers; regulation; exemptions

 

 

 

  (Now:  alternative teacher development program; appropriation)

 

 

 

  (K12ED S/E: schools; physical education; pilot program)

 

 

 

  (APPROP S/E: schools; physical education; pilot program)

 

 

SPONSOR:

ANDERSON

K12ED

3/29/2006

DPA/SE

(5-1-1-0)

 

(No: GOULD NV: GRAY L)

 

 

 

 

APPROP

4/18/2006

DPA/SE

(7-1-3-0)

 

(No: GOULD NV: HARPER,MARTIN,WARING)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Appropriates $5,000,000 from the state General Fund in FY 2006-2007 to provide grants to public schools for a two-year Physical Education Pilot Program (Program).

For Bill: Wendy Briggs, Teach For America (02/22/2006); Charles Essigs, AZ Association of School Business Officials (04/17/2006); Art Harding, AZ Department of Education (04/18/2006); Shannon Harper, American Heart Association (03/28/2006); Shannon Harper, American Heart Association (04/13/2006); Jennal Johnson, Self (04/16/2006); Jay Kaprosy, Teach For America (pro bono) (02/22/2006); Cheryl Lebo, Arizona Department of Education (02/14/2006); Brian McAnallen, Scottsdale Healthcare (04/17/2006); Michelle Pabis, American Cancer Society (04/17/2006); Janice Palmer, Arizona School Boards Association (04/18/2006); Sam Polito, Tucson Area School Districts (03/29/2006); Janet Regner, Arizona Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs (03/29/2006); David Schwake, Self (04/14/2006); Andrea Stouder, Teach For America (02/22/2006); Cindy Trejo, Arizona Department of Education (02/14/2006); Rip Wilson, American Diabetes Assoc, AZ Chapter (04/17/2006)

Against Bill: Kevin DeMenna, Arizona Child Care Association (02/14/2006); Bryan Ginter, Self (02/20/2006); Bruce Liggett, Arizona Child Care Association (02/14/2006)

Neutral: Terry  Forthun, Arizona Federation of Teachers Unions (03/29/2006); Michael Smith, Arizona School Administrators (03/29/2006)

 

 

HB 2552

schools; gifted pupils; programs; funding

 

 

SPONSOR:

ANDERSON

K12ED

3/15/2006

DPA

(7-1-0-0)

 

(No: GOULD)

 

 

 

 

APPROP

3/21/2006

DP

(9-1-1-0)

 

(No: GOULD NV: MARTIN)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Appropriates $80,000 from the state General Fund in FY 2006-2007 to the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) to incorporate one hour of gifted education training for school personnel into existing training programs. Broadens gifted education program requirements and responsibilities for school districts, the State Board of Education (SBE) and the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI). Increases state funding for gifted education for school districts.

For Bill: Joan Abraham, PVUSD Gifted Program (02/08/2006); Travis Abraham, PVUSD Gifted Education (02/08/2006); Shelley Ackerman Hirsch, Self (03/21/2006); Logan Billman, Self (02/08/2006); Dina Brulles, Arizona Association for Gifted & Talented (02/08/2006); Karen Butterfield, Arizona Department of Education (02/13/2006); Jill Coll, Self (03/15/2006); Nancy  Compton, Self & gifted son (03/19/2006); Jennifer Daily, Arizona Education Association (03/21/2006); Grady Day, Self (03/21/2006); Jim DiCello, Paradise Valley School District (03/13/2006); Karen Eger, Self (03/21/2006); Jeffery Esser, Self (03/15/2006); Katy Esser, Self (03/20/2006); Charles Essigs, AZ Association of School Business Officials (03/14/2006); Bryan Ginter, Self (03/13/2006); Madison Glasgow, Self (03/21/2006); Jean Goerss, Self (02/14/2006); Sue Goltz, Arizona Association for Gifted and Talented (03/20/2006); Susan Goodman, Self (02/07/2006); Janet Gore, Self (02/14/2006); Anne Greenberg, Self (03/21/2006); Art Harding, AZ Department of Education (03/21/2006); Alice Henderson, Self (02/08/2006); Jeff Hipskind, Arizona Department of Education (02/14/2006); Elizabeth Hourican, Arizona Interfaith Network (02/07/2006); Stefanie Jacobs, Self (02/14/2006); Susan Johnson, Self (02/13/2006); George King, Self (03/20/2006); Peter Laing, Self (02/08/2006); James Morrow, Self (02/14/2006); April Noble, Self (03/21/2006); Tiffany O'Neill, Self (02/13/2006); Chantelle Osman, AZ Gifted Alliance (03/21/2006); Janice Palmer, Arizona School Boards Association (03/14/2006); Lisa Peters, Self (03/21/2006); Sam Polito, Tucson Area Schools (03/21/2006); Alison Porter, Self, Tempe Parents for the Gifted (02/08/2006); Lori Rubin-Williamson, AZ Gifted Alliance, Scotts. Supp. of Gifted (03/21/2006); Lori Rubin-Williamson, AZ Gifted Alliance; Scottsdale Supp. of the Gifted (03/15/2006); Ronda Seifert, Self (03/21/2006); Kevin Simpson, Self (03/10/2006); Sheila Simpson, Self (03/09/2006); Deborah Singleton, Gilbert Public Schools (02/14/2006); Laurie Smith, Self (03/20/2006); Michael Smith, Arizona School Administrators (03/14/2006); James Webb, Self (02/14/2006); Mark Williamson, Self (02/07/2006)

 

 

HB 2676

private schools; scholarships; disabled pupils

 

 

SPONSOR:

KNAPEREK

K12ED

3/29/2006

DP

(4-2-1-0)

 

(No: CHEUVRONT,HELLON NV: AGUIRRE L)

 

 

 

 

APPROP

4/18/2006

DPA

(8-3-0-0)

 

(No: ARZBERGER,GARCIA J,ABOUD)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Appropriates an unspecified amount from the state General Fund in FY 2006-2007 to the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) for the Arizona Scholarships for Pupils with Disabilities Program (Scholarship Program) to allow a pupil with disabilities to attend a public or private school of their parent’s choice. Increases Group B weights to levels recommended by the ADE Special Education Cost Study beginning in FY 2006-2007.

For Bill: Monica Attridge, AZ Consortium for Children with Chronic Illness (04/17/2006); Jennifer Clark, The Center for Arizona Policy (04/18/2006); Kimberly Crook, Self (03/29/2006); Jessie Geroux, Self (03/29/2006); Ryan Gielow, Self (01/25/2006); Sydney Hay, Advocates for School Choice (04/17/2006); Bev Herman, AZ Association of Providers for People with Disabilities (04/17/2006); Ron Johnson, Arizona Catholic Conference (04/18/2006); William LaRue, Self, and Perry LaRue (Autistic son) (01/25/2006); Kristina Park, Self (03/29/2006); Kristi Rice, Arizona Consortium for Children with Chronic Illness (01/31/2006); Kristi Rice, AZ Consortium for Children with Chronic Illness (01/25/2006); Christina Trefzger, The Center for Arizona Policy (01/31/2006)

Against Bill: Seth Apfel, ACLU-AZ (01/24/2006); Joel Breshin, Anti-Defamation League (04/12/2006); Jennifer Daily, Arizona Education Association (04/18/2006); Jim DiCello, Paradise Valley Unified (04/18/2006); Charles Essigs, AZ Association of School Business Officials (04/18/2006); Doris N. Flax, League of Women Voters of Arizona (04/18/2006); Terry  Forthun, Arizona Federation of Teachers Unions (03/29/2006); Bryan Ginter, Self (01/23/2006); Jarrett  Maupin, Self (01/25/2006); Janice Palmer, Arizona School Boards Association (04/18/2006); Sam Polito, Tucson Area School  Districts (04/18/2006); Laurie Smith, Self (04/17/2006); Michael Smith, Arizona School Administrators (03/29/2006); John Wright, Arizona Education Association (01/25/2006); Greg Wyman, Apache Junction Unified School District No.43 (01/25/2006)

 

 

HB 2817

school district budgets; debts

 

 

SPONSOR:

MCLAIN

K12ED

3/29/2006

DP

(4-2-1-0)

 

(No: GOULD,JOHNSON NV: HUPPENTHAL)

 

 

 

 

APPROP

4/18/2006

DPA

(10-1-0-0)

 

(No: GOULD)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): An emergency measure that appropriates $1,300,000 from the state General Fund in FY 2005-5006 to the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) for distribution to the Colorado City Unified School District to pay outstanding debts. Extends the payback period from two to five years for a school district under receivership that miscalculated its budget.

For Bill: Peter Davis, Colorado City School District Receivership (04/18/2006); Peter Davis, The Receivership for CCUSD (03/29/2006); Charles Essigs, AZ Association of School Business Officials (04/18/2006); Terry  Forthun, Arizona Federation of Teachers Unions (03/29/2006); Bryan Ginter, Self (02/17/2006); Art Harding, AZ Department of Education (04/18/2006); Janice Palmer, Arizona School Boards Association (04/18/2006); Sam Polito, Tucson Area School  Districts (04/18/2006); Fred Rosenfeld, Receiver, Colorado City Unified School Dist. (04/18/2006); Michael Smith, Arizona School Administrators (03/29/2006); John Snider, RBC Capital Markets (03/29/2006); Carol Timpson, Colorado City Unified School District (02/21/2006); Richard Travis, Attorney General's Office (04/18/2006); Vince Yanez, State Board of Education (04/18/2006)

 

 

Committee on APPROP

 

 

 

HB 2257

state claims; technical correction

 

 

 

  (APPROP S/E: named claimants; appropriations)

 

 

SPONSOR:

TULLY

APPROP

3/14/2006

DPA/SE

(10-0-1-0)

 

(NV: MARTIN)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Appropriates $211,413.54 from the state General Fund to the Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA) for the payment of various claims made against state agencies.Transfers $94,110.00 from the Corrections Fund and $3,859.07 from the Risk Management Fund to the state General Fund for the payment of various claims made against state agencies.

For Bill: Bryan Ginter, Self (03/13/2006)

 

 

HB 2509

heritage funds; encumbrances

 

 

 

  (Now:  Arizona welcome center; Yuma; appropriation)

 

 

SPONSOR:

JONES

CED

3/28/2006

W/D

 

 

 

 

APPROP

4/18/2006

DPA

(9-2-0-0)

 

(No: GOULD,HARPER)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Conditionally appropriates $2 million from the state General Fund in each of FYs 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 to the Office of Tourism for distribution to the City of Yuma to establish an Arizona Welcome Center.

For Bill: Barry Aarons, Arizona Tourism Alliance (04/17/2006); Kevin Adam, League of Arizona Cities and Towns (01/30/2006); Sandy Bahr, Sierra Club - Grand Canyon Chapter (01/30/2006); Tom Dorn, Yuma County (04/18/2006); Charles Flynn, City of Yuma (04/18/2006); Bryan Ginter, Self (01/29/2006); Mike Golightly, Game and Fish Commission (01/30/2006); Bill McClean, Game and Fish Commission (01/30/2006); Larry Nelson, City of Yuma (04/18/2006); Ira Rubins, Arizona Parks & Recreation Assoc. (01/30/2006)

 

 

Committee on CED

 

 

 

HB 2477

real estate offices; technical correction

 

 

 

  (Now:  Arizona twenty-first century fund)

 

 

SPONSOR:

KONOPNICKI

CED

3/22/2006

DPA

(6-1-1-0)

 

(No: BLENDU NV: ALLEN C)

 

 

 

 

APPROP

4/18/2006

DPA

(7-4-0-0)

 

(No: GOULD,HARPER,MARTIN,JOHNSON)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Establishes the Arizona 21st Century Competitive Initiative Fund (Fund) administered by the Commerce and Economic Development Commission and appropriates a total of $150 million over five years beginning FY 2006-2007 from the state General Fund to the Fund.

For Bill: F. Rockne "Roc" Arnett, East Valley Partnership (03/22/2006); Jason Bagley, Intel Corporation (04/17/2006); Steve Barclay, Mayo Clinic Arizona (04/18/2006); Phillip Blackerby, Self (03/17/2006); Tom Browning, Greater Phoenix Leadership (04/18/2006); Don Budinger, GPL (02/21/2006); Bill Camp, Self (04/18/2006); Tom Dorn, East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance (04/18/2006); Meghaen Duger, AZ Technology Council and Southern AZ Tech Council (04/18/2006); Eric Emmert, Tempe Chamber & East Valley Chamber Alliance (04/18/2006); Greg Fahey, University of Arizona (04/18/2006); Christy Farley, Northern Arizona University (04/18/2006); Bob Hagen, Southern AZ Tech Council (02/21/2006); Bob Hagen, Southern AZ Tech Council (04/18/2006); Dr. Bill Harris, Science Foundation Arizona (04/18/2006); Chris Herstam, Lewis and Roca (04/17/2006); Michael Hunter, Arizona Board of Regents (04/17/2006); John Kaites, AZ Tech Council & So. AZ Tech Council (02/21/2006); John Kellhy, Greater Phoenix Leadership (04/18/2006); Donna Kent, AZ Technology Council and Southern AZ Tech Council (04/18/2006); Charlene Ledet, University of Arizona (04/18/2006); Larry Lucero, Tucson Electric Power (04/18/2006); Jack Lunsford, WESTMARC (04/17/2006); Brian McAnallen, Scottsdale Healthcare (04/17/2006); Mitch Menlove, ASU (02/21/2006); Steve Miller, Arizona State University (04/18/2006); Kerri Morey, Department of Commerce (03/22/2006); John Murphy, Flinn Foundation (03/22/2006); Matthew Ortega, Maricopa Community Colleges (04/18/2006); Michelle Pabis, American Cancer Society (03/21/2006); Matt Salmon, ASU (02/21/2006); Todd Sanders, Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (04/18/2006); Martin Shultz, Pinnacle West Capital Corp/APS (04/18/2006); Nancy Smith, Self (02/21/2006); Scott Smith, Arizona State University (04/18/2006); Russell Smoldon, SRP (04/17/2006)

Against Bill: Jim Norton, Arizona Association of Industries (04/18/2006); Steve Voeller, Ari zona Free Enterprise Club (03/27/2006)

Neutral: Bryan Ginter, Self (02/17/2006)

 

 

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT

 

Bill Number       Short Title (NOW Title)

 

HB2621             illegal liquor sales; liability

 

 

 

 

Committee on FIN

 

 

 

HB 2175

property tax exemption; health care

 

 

SPONSOR:

HUFFMAN

FIN

3/30/2006

DP

(5-1-2-1)

 

(No: GOULD Exc: GARCIA J NV: JOHNSON,TIBSHRAENY)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Exempts, retroactive to January 1, 2000, property owned by a nonprofit health care provider from taxation.

For Bill: Steve Barclay, Mayo Clinic Arizona (03/29/2006); Jason Bezozo, Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association (03/30/2006); Norman Botsford, University Physicians Healthcare (03/30/2006); Gregory Pivirotto, Self (01/30/2006); Eileen Whalen, University Medical Center (01/30/2006); Ed Wren, University Physicians Health (03/30/2006); Michelle Ziemba, University Medical Center (01/30/2006)

Neutral: Kim Freeman, DOR (03/29/2006); Bryan Ginter, Self (01/29/2006)

 

 

 

HB 2177

health insurance premium tax credit

 

 

SPONSOR:

QUELLAND

HEALTH

3/13/2006

DP

(6-1-0-0)

 

(No: HELLON)

 

 

 

 

FIN

3/16/2006

DPA

(5-4-0-0)

 

(No: GOULD,HARPER,MIRANDA R,GARCIA J)

 

 

 

 

APPROP

4/18/2006

DPA

(8-2-1-0)

 

(No: GOULD,JOHNSON NV: HARPER)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Establishes a premium tax credit for individual and small business health insurance.  Appropriates $75,000 in FY 2006-2007 and $30,000 in each fiscal year beginning FY 2007-2008 through 2010-2011 from the state General Fund to the Arizona Department of Revenue for administrative costs.

For Bill: Steve Barclay, CIGNA HealthCare of Arizona (04/18/2006); Charles Bassett, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (04/17/2006); Jason Bezozo, Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association (04/18/2006); Michelle Bolton, National Federation of Independent Business (04/18/2006); David Childers, Blue Cross Blue Shield and  AHIP (03/16/2006); Kevin DeMenna, Aetna (04/18/2006); Tom Dorn, East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance (04/18/2006); John Dougherty, Tucson Metro Chamber of Commerce (04/18/2006); Eric Emmert, Tempe Chamber & East Valley Chamber Alliance (04/18/2006); Dave Fitch, Americas Contracting Services Inc. & Olympic Contracting (02/07/2006); Tom  Fraker, Arizona Small Business Association (02/22/2006); Virginia Ginter, Self (03/14/2006); Henry GrosJean, AZ Association of Life Underwriters / NAIFA (04/13/2006); Mark Haem, Adobe Coating (02/07/2006); Rory Hays, Arizona Nurses' Association (03/27/2006); Chris Herstam, Banner Health, Phoenix Children's Hospital & TMC (02/03/2006); Don Hughes, Blue CrossBlue Shield; America's Health Ins. Plans (03/28/2006); Emilie Isaacs, Tempe Chamber of Commerce (02/08/2006); Don Isaacson, Golden Rule Insurance Company (04/14/2006); Danelle Kelling, CIGNA Healthcare Arizona (03/16/2006); Donna Kruck, ABIL - Arizona Bridge to Independent Living (02/08/2006); David Landrith, Arizona Medical Association (03/15/2006); Barbara Meaney, Vanguard Health Systems (03/14/2006); Jim Norton, Arizona Association of Industries (04/18/2006); Scott Peterson, Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry (02/20/2006); Tara Plese, AZ Association of Community Health Centers (02/08/2006); Carson Robertson, ALPHA Chiropractic (02/07/2006); Daniel  Romm, Arizona Association of Industries (04/18/2006); Todd Sanders, Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (04/19/2006); Eileen Sigmund, Arizona Small Business Association (04/18/2006); Azzam Taleb, AmericanTile (02/07/2006); Sherri Walton, Mental Health Association of Arizona (02/07/2006); Anne Wendell, Catholic Healthcare West (02/08/2006); Mike Williams, United Healthcare (04/18/2006)

Against Bill: Bryan Ginter, Self (03/13/2006); Gregg Whitehat, Self (02/21/2006)

Neutral: Karlene Wenz, Department of Insurance (04/17/2006)

 

 

 

HB 2377

state board of equalization; members

 

 

SPONSOR:

PATON

FIN

3/23/2006

DPA

(5-2-2-0)

 

(No: CHEUVRONT,MIRANDA R NV: JOHNSON,GARCIA J)

 

 

 

 

APPROP

4/18/2006

DPA

(7-3-1-0)

 

(No: ARZBERGER,GARCIA J,ABOUD NV: HARPER)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Prohibits a member of the State Board of Equalization (SBOE), other than the chairperson, from being employed by a county assessor or attorney, Department of Revenue (DOR) or the Attorney General within two years before appointment to SBOE

For Bill: Joy Gomez, Self (03/23/2006); Jeffrey Hill, Sage Tax Group  (03/22/2006); Tim Lawless, National Assn. of Industrial & Office Properties (02/20/2006); Brad Libsock, Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) (02/20/2006); Thomas Naifeh, Self (02/20/2006); Michael Racy, AZ Assn. of Property Tax Analysts (04/18/2006); Bill Young, Self (02/20/2006)

Against Bill: Mary Chandler, Self (04/18/2006); Susan Fair, Self (04/18/2006); Bryan Ginter, Self (02/20/2006); Charles Hale, SBOE (02/20/2006); "Hos" Hoskins, BOE (02/20/2006); Robert Koehler, Self (04/18/2006); Paul Petersen, Maricopa County Assessor (04/17/2006); Harold Scott, State Board of Equalization (03/17/2006); Sandor Shuch, Self (03/23/2006); Jennifer Sweeney, Arizona Association of Counties (04/19/2006); Victor  Thornton, Self (02/20/2006); Phillip Viator, State Board of Equalization/Clerk of the Board (04/19/2006)


 

 

HB 2795

tax exemption; active duty pay..

 

 

SPONSOR:

PATON

FIN

3/30/2006

DPA

(6-0-3-0)

 

(NV: CHEUVRONT,JOHNSON,TIBSHRAENY)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Codifies the state income tax exemption for active duty members of the Armed Forces of the United States and expands the exemption to include reservists and members of the National Guard.

For Bill: Paul Aguirre, National Guard Association of Arizona (03/27/2006); Bryan Ginter, Self (02/20/2006); Mike Krouse, The Arizona National Guard Association (03/14/2006)

Neutral: Kim Freeman, DOR (03/29/2006)

 

 

CONCUR / REFUSE

___________________________________________________________________________

 

SB 1290  Title:    electric generation facilities; tax valuation                CONCUR / REFUSE

 

SPONSOR   MARTIN                       CONFEREES                                                          FREE

 

DATE   5/31/2006                                                                                                                SIMPLE

 

                                                                                      REP  __________  DEM   __________

 

 

________________________________________________________________________________

 

SB 1543  Title:      property tax valuation; pipelines                                       CONCUR / REFUSE

 

SPONSOR   MARTIN                         CONFEREES                                                                  FREE

 

DATE   6/13/2006                                                                                                                   SIMPLE

 

                                                                                      REP  __________     DEM   __________

 

 

Committee on FS

 

 

 

HB 2613

education and training vouchers; appropriation

 

 

SPONSOR:

BIGGS

FS

3/27/2006

DP

(3-0-2-0)

 

(NV: JOHNSON,RIOS R)

 

 

 

 

APPROP

4/18/2006

DP

(9-1-1-0)

 

(No: GOULD NV: HARPER)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requires the Department of Economic Security (DES) to establish an educational case management unit and appropriates $500,000 from the state General Fund in FY 2006-2007 to DES for Education and Training Vouchers for postsecondary education.

Against Bill: Charles Essigs, AZ Association of School Business Officials (02/21/2006); Doris N. Flax, League of Women Voters (01/23/2006); Bryan Ginter, Self (02/17/2006); Sam Polito, Tucson Area School  Districts (01/24/2006); Michael Smith, Arizona School Administrators (02/21/2006)

 

 

Committee on HEALTH

 

 

**

HB 2554

alcohol tax; substance abuse treatment

 

 

 

  (Now:  substance abuse treatment; appropriations)

 

 

SPONSOR:

ANDERSON

HEALTH

2/27/2006

DPA

(5-0-2-0)

 

(NV: WARING,ALLEN C)

 

 

 

 

APPROP

2/28/2006

DPA

(9-2-0-0)

 

(No: GOULD,HARPER)

 

 

 

 

RULES

3/20/2006

PFCA W/FL

 

 

Rep Caucus Action: H      Dem Caucus Action: H

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Appropriates a total of $20.5 million from the state General Fund in FY 2006-2007 to various agencies to stem the growth of methamphetamine and other substance abuse.

For Bill: Elizabeth Archuleta, Coconino County, District 2 (02/02/2006); Jerry Boehm, Arizona Council of Human Service Providers (02/07/2006); Penny Burke, TERROS (02/27/2006); Susan Cannata, Arizona Academy of Family Physicians (02/28/2006); Steve  Carter, NOVA, Inc. (02/07/2006); Ilene Dode, EMPACT-SPC (02/07/2006); Timothy Dunst, Self (02/07/2006); Gerald Flannery, Coconino County (02/27/2006); Penny Free Burke, TERROS (02/27/2006); Joe Galli, Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce (02/06/2006); John Heitel, Arizona Alliance of the Boys and Girls Clubs (02/27/2006); Gretchen Jacobs, TERROS (02/27/2006); Ron Johnson, AZ Catholic Conference (02/27/2006); Carol Kamin, Children's Action Alliance (02/27/2006); Judy Kany, Self and Amity at Circle Tree Ranch (02/07/2006); Donna Kruck, Self (02/27/2006); Arthur (Mikel) Longman, DPS - Criminal Investigations Division (02/28/2006); Todd Madeksza, County Supervisors Association (02/28/2006); Kay Martin, Self (02/25/2006); David Miller, Arizona Council of Human Service Providers (02/23/2006); Maurice Miller, NARBHA (02/07/2006); Norma Odisio, Concerned Women for America of Arizona (02/01/2006); Tara Plese, AZ Association of Community Health Centers (02/27/2006); Thomas Pynn, Chicanos por la Causa (02/07/2006); Dr. Hank Radda, TERROS Board Member (02/07/2006); Janet Regner, Arizona Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs (02/28/2006); Dale Rinard, TERROS (02/28/2006);  Ryan, Coconino County Board of Supervisors (02/02/2006); Timothy Schmaltz, Protecting Arizona's Family Coalition (02/27/2006); Suzanne Schunk, Southwest Human Development (02/27/2006); Robin Scoins, Arizona Family Rights Advocacy Institute  (02/01/2006); Don Stapley, Chairman, Maricopa County Board of Supervisors (02/27/2006); James Stratton, Arizona Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs (02/27/2006); Jeff Taylor, Phoenix Rescue Mission (02/02/2006); Jesse Thompson, Navajo County (02/27/2006); Pat VanMaanen, Self; Arizona Public Health Association (03/20/2006); Sherri Walton, Mental Health Association of Arizona  (02/06/2006); Gabe Zimmerman, Self (02/06/2006)

Neutral: Bryan Ginter, Self (02/23/2006); Sherrill Warford-Aksland, Self (01/26/2006); Pete Wertheim, Department of Health Services (02/28/2006)

 


 

 

Committee on NRRA

 

 

 

HB 2429

solar energy tax incentives

 

 

SPONSOR:

MASON

NRRA

3/29/2006

DPA

(6-0-1-0)

 

(NV: BEE)

 

 

 

 

FIN

3/13/2006

W/D

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Removes caps on the retail and prime contracting transaction privilege tax (TPT) exemptions for solar energy devices.  Creates a corporate solar energy income tax credit, for taxable years 2006 through 2012, and a procedure to certify projects that qualify for the corporate tax credit.

For Bill: Penny Allee Taylor, Southwest Gas Corp (03/29/2006); Sandy Bahr, Sierra Club - Grand Canyon Chapter (03/29/2006); Diane Brown, Arizona PIRG (Public Interest Research Group) (03/28/2006); Lace  Collins, Arizona Corporation Commission (03/29/2006); Susan Culp, Arizona League of Conservation Voters (01/25/2006); Bryan Ginter, Self (03/13/2006); Virginia Ginter, Self (03/14/2006); Mac Hudson, Menlo Park Neighborhood Assoc. (03/29/2006); Jenna Lillibridge, Self (03/28/2006); Larry Lucero, Tucson Electric Power (03/15/2006); Kris Mayes, Self (02/13/2006); Cary Meister, Self (03/15/2006); Mitch Menlove, Arizona Solar Industry Association (03/29/2006); Michael Neary, Arizona Solar Energy Industries Association (03/29/2006); Jim Norton, BP (02/13/2006); Matt Salmon, Arizona Solar Industry Association  (03/28/2006); Jeff Schlegel, SWEEP - Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (03/29/2006); Sean Seitz, Arizona Solar Energy Industries Association (03/29/2006); Jon Sherbeck, Self (02/13/2006); Russell Smoldon, SRP (03/24/2006); Kate Whalen, Arizona League of Conservation Voters (03/29/2006)

Neutral: Anthony Forschino, DOR (03/29/2006); Kim Freeman, DOR (02/13/2006)

 

 

HB 2639

earth fissure maps

 

 

SPONSOR:

NELSON

NRRA

3/15/2006

DPA

(5-0-2-0)

 

(NV: RIOS R,ARZBERGER)

 

 

 

 

APPROP

3/21/2006

DP

(10-0-1-0)

 

(NV: MARTIN)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requires the State Land Department (SLD) to create earth fissure maps based on information provided by the Arizona Geological Survey (AZGS), and requires the Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE) and AZGS to make the maps available to the public.  Makes appropriations to the SLD and AZGS for earth fissure map purposes.

For Bill: Lee Allison, Arizona Geological Survey (03/21/2006); Richard Bohan, Maricopa County Board of Supervisors (03/20/2006); Fulton Brock, Maricopa County Board of Supervisors (02/06/2006); Diane Brown, Arizona PIRG (Public Interest Research Group) (02/05/2006); Eric Emmert, Arizona Planning Association (03/21/2006); Tom Farley, Arizona Association of Realtors (03/19/2006);  Cindy Ferrin, Arizona Department of Real Estate (02/06/2006); Bryan Ginter, Self (03/13/2006); Stuart Goodman, The Nature Conservancy (03/15/2006); Molly Greene, Salt River Project (03/21/2006); Richard Hubbard, Arizona State Land Department (03/15/2006); Spencer Kamps, Home Builders Association of Central AZ (03/15/2006); Cheryl Lombard, The Nature Conservancy (03/16/2006); Todd Madeksza, County Supervisors Association (03/21/2006); John Mangum, Arizona Association of Realtors (03/21/2006); Scott Peterson, Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry (03/21/2006); Mark Young, Creen Creek (03/21/2006)

Against Bill: Sandy Bahr, Sierra Club - Grand Canyon Chapter (02/13/2006)

 

 

 

 

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**                                                                                   Indicates Bill on previous Caucus Calendar

 

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