Forty-ninth Legislature

First Regular Session

 

 

SENATE CAUCUS CALENDAR

(Bills on calendar pending action by Committee on Rules)

June 18, 2009

 

Bill Number

Short Title

Committee

Date

Action

 

 

Committee on NRIPD

 

 

 

HB 2123

license plate commission repeal

 

 

SPONSOR:

BIGGS

NRIPD

6/15/2009

DPA

(7-0-0-0)

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Repeals the License Plate Commission (Commission).

For Bill: Kevin Biesty, ADOT (06/13/2009); Suzanne Gilstrap, Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife (06/15/2009); Bryan Ginter, Self (01/30/2009)

Neutral: Deborah Sheasby, Center for Arizona Policy (02/04/2009)

 

 

HB 2330

biodiesel fuel dispensers; labeling

 

 

SPONSOR:

BOONE

NRIPD

6/15/2009

DP

(7-0-0-0)

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requires biodiesel to be labeled in conformance with federal regulations.

For Bill: Sandy Bahr, Sierra Club - Grand Canyon Chapter (06/15/2009); Mark Ellery, Caljet of America (06/15/2009); Mark Ellery, The Jet Companies (02/12/2009); Mark Elley, Caljet (02/24/2009); Michael Fiflis, Self (06/13/2009); Bryan Ginter, Self (03/23/2009); Andrea Martincic, Arizona Petroleum Marketers Association (06/15/2009); Alisa McMahon, Self (06/13/2009); Robert Shuler, Caljet (06/15/2009); Susie Stevens, Western States Petroleum Association (06/15/2009)

Against Bill: Wendy Briggs, Arizona Trucking Assn (02/24/2009); Gibson McKay, AZ Trucking Association (06/15/2009); Karen Rasmussen, Arizona Trucking Association (06/15/2009); Mike Shannon, Self (02/24/2009)

Neutral: Dennis Ehrhart, Dept of Weights and Measures (02/12/2009)

 

 

HB 2396

ADOT; transportation facility pilot projects

 

 

 

  (Now:  transportation; public-private partnerships)

 

 

SPONSOR:

BIGGS

NRIPD

6/15/2009

DP

(7-0-0-0)

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Authorizes the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) to enter into Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreements for the construction, financing, operation and maintenance of transportation projects in Arizona.

For Bill: Kevin Adam, Rural Transportation Advocacy Council (06/15/2009); TomJenney AfpArizona, Americans for Prosperity (02/26/2009); Kevin Biesty, ADOT (06/13/2009); Michelle Clements, Arizona Free Enterprise Club (06/15/2009); Tom Dorn, East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance (06/15/2009); Eric Emmert, East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance (06/15/2009); Becky Hill, The Arizona Transit Association (06/15/2009); Brett Jones, The Arizona Contractors Association (06/15/2009); Spencer Kamps, Home Builder Assoc. of Central AZ (06/15/2009); Todd Madeksza, County Supervisors Association (06/15/2009); David Martin, Arizona Chapter, Associated General Contractors (06/15/2009); Catherine Mayorga, Tempe Chamber of Commerce (06/15/2009); Marcus Osborn, Valley Metro  (06/15/2009); Gabriel Rushing, Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (06/15/2009); Martin Shultz, Pinnacle West Capital Corp and APS (02/25/2009); Steve Voeller, Arizona Free Enterprise Club (02/25/2009)

Against Bill: Sandy Bahr, Sierra Club Grand Canyon Chapter (06/14/2009); Michael Fiflis, Self (06/13/2009); Bryan Ginter, Self (03/06/2009); Alisa McMahon, Self (06/13/2009); Greg Stanton, Arizona Attorney General's Office  (06/15/2009)

Neutral: Matthew Fleming, Arizona Dept of Transportation (02/26/2009); Byron Schlomach, Goldwater Institute (02/26/2009); Frank  Spinka, Self (02/26/2009)

 

 

HB 2440

drought emergency groundwater transfers

 

 

SPONSOR:

MASON

NRIPD

6/15/2009

DP

(7-0-0-0)

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Allows groundwater to be transported away from a groundwater basin that is outside an active management area (AMA) under specific emergency circumstances and on a temporary basis.

For Bill: Fred Breedlove, ADWR (06/15/2009); Eric Emmert, Arizona Planning Association (02/19/2009); Bryan Ginter, Self (02/19/2009); Jeff Gray, City of Phoenix (02/19/2009); Herb Guenther, Arizona Dept of Water Resources (02/19/2009); Jim Hartdegen, Maricopa Stanfield Irrigation Dists (02/19/2009); Patricia Hill, AMWUA (02/19/2009); Todd Madeksza, County Supervisors Association (06/15/2009); Chris Udall, Agri-Business Council of Arizona (02/18/2009)

 

 

SB 1017

multiple sclerosis awareness special plates

 

 

SPONSOR:

GRAY L

NRIPD

6/15/2009

DPA

(7-0-0-0)

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Creates the Multiple Sclerosis Awareness special license plate and the Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Fund (Fund).  Creates the Arizona Masonic Fraternity special license plate and the Arizona Masonic Fraternity Special Plate Fund.

 

 

SB 1118

technical correction; defined contribution plan

 

 

 

  (NRIPD S/E: definition; begin actual construction)

 

 

SPONSOR:

ALLEN S

NRIPD

6/15/2009

DPA/SE

(4-3-0-0)

 

(No: HALE,AGUIRRE,LANDRUM TAYLOR)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Modifies the definition of what it means to begin actual construction in order to allow certain construction activities to begin on a structure that emits air pollutants before an air quality permit is issued.

For Bill: David Kimball, Arizona Chamber of Commerce (06/15/2009); Gabriel Rushing, Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (06/15/2009)

Against Bill: Sandy Bahr, Sierra Club Grand Canyon Chapter (06/14/2009); Barbara Burkholder, Self (06/15/2009); Arthur Chapa, Pima County Board of Supervisors (06/15/2009); Michael Fiflis, Self (06/13/2009); Rory Hays, Maricopa County (06/13/2009); Alisa McMahon, Self (06/13/2009); Pat VanMaanen, Self (06/15/2009)

Neutral: Jim Buster, AZ Dept. of Environmental Quality (06/15/2009)


 

 

SB 1147

greenhouse emissions; regulations; fuel economy

 

 

SPONSOR:

ALLEN S

NRIPD

6/15/2009

DPA

(5-1-1-0)

 

(No: HALE NV: LANDRUM TAYLOR)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Prohibits a state agency from adopting or enforcing rules for a state or regional program addressing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions or motor vehicle fuel economy regulation that is not expressly authorized by the Legislature, and requires the Director of the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) to provide a written report on any such program.

For Bill: Penny Allee Taylor, Southwest Gas (06/15/2009); Philip Bashaw, Arizona Farm Bureau (06/14/2009); Allison Bell, Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry (06/15/2009); Tom Dorn, Peabody/American Coalition For Clean Coal Electricity (06/15/2009); Eric Emmert, East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance (06/15/2009); Molly Greene, SRP (06/15/2009); Jim Hartdegen,  Maricopa Stanfield Irrigation Dist. (06/08/2009); Tom Jones, Grand Canyon State Electric Cooperative Assn. (06/05/2009); Knox Kimberly, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (06/15/2009); Larry Lucero, Tucson Electric Power Co. (06/08/2009); David Martin, Arizona Chapter, Associated General Contractors (06/15/2009); Catherine Mayorga, Tempe Chamber of Commerce (06/09/2009); Paul Orme, Electrical Districts 3 & 4 of Pinal County (06/08/2009); Terry Ross, American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity (06/09/2009); Gabriel Rushing, Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (06/15/2009); Joe Sigg, Arizona Farm Bureau (06/12/2009); Susie Stevens, Western States Petroleum Association (06/15/2009); Grant Ward, Electrical District No. 3  of Pinal County (06/08/2009)

Against Bill: Sandy Bahr, Sierra Club Grand Canyon Chapter (06/14/2009); Bettina Bickel, Self (06/07/2009); Diane Brown, Arizona PIRG (Public Interest Research Group) (06/15/2009); Barbara Burkholder, Self (06/15/2009); Michael Fiflis, Self (06/13/2009); Alisa McMahon, Self (06/13/2009); Pat VanMaanen, Self (06/15/2009)

Neutral: Jim Buster, AZ Dept. of Environmental Quality (06/15/2009)

 

 

SB 1157

department of environmental quality; continuation

 

 

SPONSOR:

NELSON

NRIPD

6/15/2009

DPA

(7-0-0-0)

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Continues the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) for five years.

For Bill: Bas Aja, Arizona Cattlemens Assoc (06/09/2009); Penny Allee Taylor, Southwest Gas (06/09/2009); Sandy Bahr, Sierra Club Grand Canyon Chapter (06/14/2009); Philip Bashaw, Arizona Farm Bureau (06/14/2009); Diane Brown, Arizona PIRG (Public Interest Research Group) (06/15/2009); Barbara Burkholder, Self (06/15/2009); Jim Buster, AZ Dept. of Environmental Quality (06/15/2009); Jo  Crumbaker, Maricopa County Air Quality Department (06/09/2009); Tom Dorn, Peabody/AmericanCoalition For Clean Coal Electricity (06/15/2009); Eric Emmert, Arizona Planning Association (06/15/2009); Michael Fiflis, Self (06/13/2009); Molly Greene, SRP (06/15/2009); Yvonne Hunter, Pinnacle West Capital Corp/APS/SunCor (06/15/2009); Larry Lucero, Tucson Electric Power Co. (06/15/2009); David Martin, Arizona Chapter, Associated General Contractors (06/10/2009); Alisa McMahon, Self (06/13/2009); Robert Shuler, Western Growers and AZ Crop Protection Association (06/09/2009); Joe Sigg, Arizona Farm Bureau (06/12/2009); Pat VanMaanen, Self (06/15/2009); Jim Vieregg, Abrams Airborne Mfg., Inc. of Tucson (06/15/2009)

 

 

SB 1225

water exchange contracts; technical correction

 

 

 

  (NRIPD S/E: Dust control; best management practices)

 

 

SPONSOR:

PIERCE S

NRIPD

6/15/2009

DPA/SE

(5-2-0-0)

 

(No: HALE,LANDRUM TAYLOR)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): PurposeRequires the Agricultural Best Management Practices Committee (Committee) to adopt dust control rules by June 30, 2010, for animal agriculture that will apply to regulated areas in Maricopa County. Modifies the definition of a regulated area to include PM-10 nonattainment areas established after July 1, 2009.

For Bill: Bas Aja, Arizona Cattlemens Association (06/15/2009); Philip Bashaw, Arizona Farm Bureau (06/14/2009); Rick Lavis, Arizona Cotton Growers Association (06/10/2009); Jeff Sandquist, United Dairymen of Arizona (06/15/2009); Robert Shuler, Western Growers Association (06/15/2009); Joe Sigg, Arizona Farm Bureau (06/12/2009); Nick Simonetta, Central Arizona Irrigation and Drainage District (06/14/2009)

Against Bill: Sandy Bahr, Sierra Club Grand Canyon Chapter (06/14/2009); Michael Fiflis, Self (06/13/2009); Alisa McMahon, Self (06/13/2009)

Neutral: Mark Barnes, Pinal County Board of Supervisors (06/15/2009); Jim Buster, AZ Dept. of Environmental Quality (06/15/2009); Don Gabrielson, Pinal County Board of Supervisors (06/15/2009); Rory Hays, Maricopa County (06/13/2009); Spencer Kamps, Home Builders Association of Central Arizona (06/15/2009)

 

 

SB 1256

aggregate mine reclamation; fees

 

 

 

  (NRIPD S/E: mining omnibus)

 

 

SPONSOR:

ALLEN S

NRIPD

6/15/2009

DPA/SE

(5-1-1-0)

 

(No: GORMAN NV: LANDRUM TAYLOR)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Purpose  Makes various administrative changes to the Arizona State Mine Inspector (ASMI) and the Arizona Department of Mines and Mineral Resources (ADMMR) statutes.  Authorizes the ASMI to charge fees for education and training, as well as for substantial changes to approved reclamation plans.

For Bill: Madan Singh, Department of Mines & Mineral Resources (06/15/2009); Laurie Swartzbaugh , Arizona State Mine Inspector (06/15/2009)

 

 

SB 1259

aggregate mine reclamation; initiation; extension

 

 

SPONSOR:

ALLEN S

NRIPD

6/15/2009

DP

(4-2-1-0)

 

(No: HALE,AGUIRRE NV: LANDRUM TAYLOR)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Allows the State Mine Inspector (Inspector) to grant an extension to reclamation requirements that apply to aggregate mining if an owner or operator demonstrates a reasonable likelihood that mining will resume based on changing market conditions.

For Bill: Russell Bowers, Arizona Rock Products Association (06/15/2009)

Against Bill: Sandy Bahr, Sierra Club Grand Canyon Chapter (06/14/2009); Michael Fiflis, Self (06/13/2009); Alisa McMahon, Self (06/13/2009)

 

 

SB 1260

aggregate mine reclamation law; exemption

 

 

SPONSOR:

ALLEN S

NRIPD

6/15/2009

DP

(6-0-1-0)

 

(NV: LANDRUM TAYLOR)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): An emergency measure that exempts certain aggregate mining sites from regulatory and reclamation provisions of state law based on specific conditions.

For Bill: Russell Bowers, Arizona Rock Products Association (06/15/2009)

Against Bill: Sandy Bahr, Sierra Club Grand Canyon Chapter (06/14/2009); Michael Fiflis, Self (06/13/2009); Alisa McMahon, Self (06/13/2009)

 

 

SB 1288

CAGRD revenue bonding; sustainability policies.

 

 

SPONSOR:

NELSON

NRIPD

6/15/2009

DPA

(5-2-0-0)

 

(No: PIERCE S,LANDRUM TAYLOR)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Increases the revenue bonding authority for the Central Arizona Water Conservation District and authorizes the district to establish annual membership dues to repay bonds issued by the district for groundwater replenishment purposes.  Makes other statutory changes relating to the administration of the district.

For Bill: Allison Bell, Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry (06/15/2009); Susan Bitter Smith, Central Arizona Project Board of Directors (06/13/2009); Rob Dalager, Metro Water District (06/13/2009); Stuart Goodman, Southern Arizona Water Users Association (06/15/2009); Jeff Gray, City of Phoenix (06/15/2009); Molly Greene, SRP (06/15/2009); Shirley Gunther, City of Avondale (06/15/2009); Jim Hartdegen, Maricopa-Stanfield Irrigation Districts (06/12/2009); Tom Hennessy, Douglas Ranch/Trillium (06/15/2009); Patricia Hill, Arizona Municipal Water Users Association (06/15/2009); Don Isaacson, Central Arizona Project (06/15/2009); Ray Jones, Water Utilities Association of Arizona (06/15/2009); Spencer Kamps, Home Builders Association of Central Arizona (06/15/2009); Bridget Manock, City of Scottsdale (06/15/2009); Clifford  Neal, Central Arizona Project (06/15/2009); Steve Olson, AMWUA (06/15/2009); Greg Patterson, Water Utility Association of AZ (06/15/2009); Ryan  Peters, City of Glendale (06/10/2009); Michael Racy, Diamond Ventures (06/15/2009); Gabriel Rushing, Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (06/15/2009); Jeff Sandquist, Robson Communities (06/15/2009); Warren Tenney, Self (06/15/2009); Suzanne Ticknor, Central Arizona Project (06/15/2009); Amber Wakeman, City of Tempe  (06/11/2009)

Neutral: Fred Breedlove, ADWR (06/15/2009); Dana Tranberg, Global Water (06/15/2009)

 

 

SB 1290

wildfire suppression; payment of claims

 

 

SPONSOR:

NELSON

NRIPD

6/15/2009

DPA

(6-0-1-0)

 

(NV: LANDRUM TAYLOR)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Modifies the Arizona State Forester’s authority to process wildfire reimbursement claims.

For Bill: Elaine Arena, Rural/Metro (06/12/2009); Don Isaacson, Southwest Ambulance (06/15/2009)

Neutral: Cam Hunter, State Forester Vicki Christiansen (06/15/2009)

 

 

SB 1293

transportation system database; reporting date

 

 

 

  (NRIPD S/E: certificates of title; electronic system)

 

 

SPONSOR:

NELSON

NRIPD

6/15/2009

DPA/SE

(7-0-0-0)

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requires the Director of the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) to mandate the recording of certificates of title for newly issued, transferred and corrected certificates through electronic media.

For Bill: Bobbi Sparrow, AZ Automobile Dealers Assoc. (06/15/2009)

 

 

SB 1294

state land sales; default

 

 

SPONSOR:

NELSON

NRIPD

6/15/2009

DP

(6-0-1-0)

 

(NV: LANDRUM TAYLOR)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Modifies the procedure currently outlined in statute that applies to terms, interest rates, default and cancellation of the sale of state lands.  The bill also addresses interest and penalties that apply to delinquent leases.

For Bill: Ben Alteneder, State Land Department (06/15/2009); Eric Emmert, East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance (06/15/2009)

 

 

SB 1295

game and fish commission; bison

 

 

 

  (NRIPD S/E: government property; lease tax reforms)

 

 

SPONSOR:

NELSON

NRIPD

6/15/2009

DPA/SE

(5-1-1-0)

 

(No: GORMAN NV: LANDRUM TAYLOR)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Contains requirements for all new leases entered into beginning January 1, 2010, and other reforms.

For Bill: Steve Barclay, Cancer Treatment Centers of America (06/15/2009); Jessica Blazina, City of Glendale (06/15/2009); Rob Dalager, Valley Partnership (06/15/2009); Steve Gervais, Pinnacle West / SunCor (06/15/2009); Michelle Gramley, Town of Gilbert (06/15/2009); Shirley Gunther, City of Avondale (06/12/2009); Becky Hill, John F. Long Properties (06/15/2009); Romina Korkes, City of Goodyear (06/15/2009); Patrice Kraus, City of Chandler (06/15/2009); Jeffrey Kros, League of Cities and Towns (06/15/2009); Stephanie Prybyl, City of Flagstaff (06/15/2009); Jeff Sandquist, NAIOP (06/15/2009)

Against Bill: Jennifer Schuldt, Arizona Tax Research Association (06/15/2009)

Neutral: Karen Peters, City of Phoenix (06/15/2009); Jen Sweeney, Arizona Treasurers Association (06/12/2009)

 

 

SB 1318

geospatial data; geographic information council

 

 

SPONSOR:

NELSON

NRIPD

6/15/2009

DP

(6-0-1-0)

 

(NV: LANDRUM TAYLOR)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Establishes the Arizona Geographic Information Council (Council) in statute and prescribes its duties. Also, updates technological terminology in statute relating to geographic information systems and provides specifications for data sharing among public agencies.    

For Bill: Ben Alteneder, State Land Department (06/15/2009); Kevin Blake, Arizona Geographic Information Council (06/12/2009); John Wayne Gonzales, City of Phoenix (06/15/2009); Jana Hutchins, Arizona Geographic Information Council (06/12/2009); Gary Irish, Arizona Geographic Information Council (06/12/2009); Lucas Murray, Self (06/15/2009); Rudy Stricklan, Arizona Professional Land Surveryors Association (06/12/2009); Gene Trobia, Arizona Geographic Information Council (06/12/2009)


 

 

SCM 1002

statewide strategy; restoring Arizona's forests

 

 

SPONSOR:

ALLEN S

NRIPD

6/15/2009

DP

(6-0-1-0)

 

(NV: LANDRUM TAYLOR)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Urges the Director of the United States Forest Service and the Governor of Arizona to validate and institutionalize the agreements reached in the Statewide Strategy for Restoring Arizona Forests and the Analysis of Small-Diameter Wood Supply in Northern Arizona.

For Bill: Vicki Christiansen, Arizona Division of Forestry (06/15/2009); Tom Dorn, San Carlos Apache Tribe (06/15/2009); Russell Smoldon, SRP (06/15/2009)

 

 

Nominees Name

 

BROPHY, STEPHEN M.

 

POWER AUTHORITY COMMISSION, ARIZONA

 

NRIPD

Vote: 7-0-0

 

 

Committee on CED

 

 

 

HB 2091

charitable organizations; solicitations; disclosures

 

 

SPONSOR:

REAGAN

CED

6/16/2009

DP

(7-1-0-0)

 

(No: VERSCHOOR)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requires an item donation location to post the name of the charity or company who owns the collection site and who will benefit from the donations received at the location.

For Bill: Marc Ashton, Foundation for Blind Children (02/04/2009); Rob Dalager, Member of the Goodwill of Central AZ Board, but representing my self. (06/16/2009); Tom Finnerty, Society of St. Vincent de Paul (02/03/2009); Stuart Goodman, Goodwill Industries of Central Arizona (06/15/2009); Molly Greene, Self (06/16/2009); Brian Hassett, Big Brothers Big Sisters (02/04/2009); Jim Holland, Goodwill Industries of Central Arizona (02/04/2009); Melissa Keckler, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Arizona (06/16/2009); Tim O'Neal, Goodwill Industries of Central Arizona (02/04/2009); Jim  Stone, Swift Charities (02/04/2009)

Against Bill: Bryan Ginter, Self (02/21/2009)

 

 

HB 2143

loan originators; mortgage recovery fund.

 

 

SPONSOR:

MCLAIN

CED

6/16/2009

DPA

(8-0-0-0)

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Establishes the Mortgage Recovery Fund for liabilities resulting from loan originator wrongdoing.

For Bill: Kristen Boilini, Arizona Commercial Lenders Association (06/16/2009); Wendy Briggs, AZ Bankers Association (06/16/2009); Scot Butler, Arizona Housing Association (06/16/2009); Jody Davis, AAMB (02/16/2009); Austin De Bey, Arizona Credit Union League (06/16/2009); Tom Farley, Arizona Association of Realtors (06/15/2009); Bryan Ginter, Self (03/04/2009); Shirley Gunther, City of Avondale (06/16/2009); Elizabeth Hatch, Mortgage Brokers Association (03/04/2009); Tom Heath, Arizona Mortgage Lenders Association (06/16/2009); Don Isaacson, State Farm Insurance and ARDA (06/15/2009); Jay Kaprosy, Arizona Bankers Association (02/16/2009); Kelsey Lundy, Citi Group (02/16/2009); Jaime Molera, Arizona Association of Mortgage Brokers (06/16/2009); Sherry Olsen, Arizona Mortgage Lenders Association (06/16/2009); Paul Parisi, Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce (03/04/2009); Farrell Quinlan, Arizona Mortgage Lenders Association (06/11/2009); Kenneth Scrugg, Arizona Department of Financial Institutions (06/16/2009); Kenneth Scruggs, AZ Department of Financial Institutions (03/04/2009); Greg Stanton, Arizona Attorney General's Office  (06/16/2009); Brian Tassinari, Arizona Real Estate Investors Association (06/16/2009); Tanya Wheeless, Arizona Bankers Association (02/16/2009)

 

 

HB 2173

notification; complaint; registrar of contractors

 

 

SPONSOR:

ANTENORI

CED

6/16/2009

DP

(8-0-0-0)

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Reconciles the timeframe for filing a written complaint with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors.

For Bill: Stan Barnes, Southern Arizona Home Builders Assn (06/15/2009); Brett Jones, The Arizona Contractors Association, Inc. (ACA) (06/16/2009); Spencer Kamps, Home Builders Assoc. of Central AZ (02/04/2009); Scot Mussi, Home Builders Assoc of Central AZ (06/16/2009)

Against Bill: Bryan Ginter, Self (02/07/2009)

Neutral: Mike Michaels, Self (02/03/2009)

 

 

HB 2310

subdivision public reports

 

 

SPONSOR:

DRIGGS

CED

6/16/2009

DP

(6-2-0-0)

 

(No: MIRANDA,MCCUNE DAVIS)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Modifies the Arizona Department of Real Estate's procedure for reviewing subdividers' notices and public reports for the sale of improved lots.

For Bill: Stan Barnes, Southern Arizona Home Builders Assn (06/15/2009); Susan Charlton, Valley Partnership (06/16/2009); Spencer Kamps, Home Builders Assoc. of Central AZ (02/17/2009); Scot Mussi, Home Builders Assoc of Central AZ (06/16/2009); Michael Racy, Diamond Ventures (06/16/2009); Jeff Sandquist, Robson Communities (06/15/2009)

Against Bill: Sandy Bahr, Sierra Club - Grand Canyon Chapter (06/16/2009); Bryan Ginter, Self (03/23/2009)

Neutral: Jerome Jordan, Arizona Department of Real Estate (02/17/2009)

 

 

SB 1262

workers' compensation; charges; dispute resolution

 

 

 

  (CED S/E: workers' compensation omnibus)

 

 

SPONSOR:

LEFF

CED

6/16/2009

DPA/SE

(8-0-0-0)

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Makes changes to certain Department of Insurance (DOI) filing schedules; changes the penalty and specifies the terms for a civil action in cases of employer misrepresentation to an insurer; requires the Industrial Commission to consider an employee’s earning capacity; requires physicians to provide information about off-label drug prescriptions upon request.

For Bill: Michelle Ahlmer, Arizona Retailers Association (06/16/2009); Allison Bell, Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry (06/15/2009); Wendy Briggs, American Insurance Association (06/16/2009); Mike Colletto, Community Horizons (06/14/2009); Eric Emmert, East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance (06/16/2009); Courtney Gilstrap LeVinus, Central Arizona Chamber Coalition (06/15/2009); Jeff Gray, AZ Self Insurers Association (ASIA) (06/16/2009); Michael Preston Green, Boeing Company (06/16/2009); Trish Hart, Arizona Food Marketing Alliance (06/15/2009); Kerry Hayden, Farmers Insurance Group of Companies (06/16/2009); David Hernandez, Maricopa Area Labor Federation, AFL-CIO (06/16/2009); Don Hughes, Property and Casualty Insurance Association (06/16/2009); Jack Lasota, SCF (06/16/2009); Catherine Mayorga, Tempe Chamber of Commerce (06/16/2009); Marcus Osborn, Arizona Manufacturers Council (06/16/2009); Sonya Pastor, SRP (06/16/2009); Farrell Quinlan, West Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance (06/15/2009); Gabriel Rushing, Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (06/16/2009)

Against Bill: Darryl Engle, Self (06/16/2009); Terry Fox, Self (06/16/2009)

Neutral: Scot Butler, Industrial Commission of Arizona (06/16/2009); Rebekah Friend, Arizona AFL-CIO (06/16/2009)

 

 

SB 1314

underground storage tanks; technical correction

 

 

 

  (CED S/E: custodial and janitorial services; transfer)

 

 

SPONSOR:

VERSCHOOR

CED

6/16/2009

DPA/SE

(7-0-1-0)

 

(NV: PATON)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Transfers monies received by the Arizona Department of Administration to provide custodial and janitorial services in state owned or leased buildings.

For Bill: Rebekah Friend, Arizona AFL-CIO (06/16/2009); David Hernandez, Maricopa Area Labor Federation, AFL-CIO (06/16/2009); David Mendoza, AFSCME(06/16/2009)

 

 

SB 1404

commercial mortgage broker licenses

 

 

SPONSOR:

WARING

CED

6/16/2009

DP

(8-0-0-0)

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Adds commercial mortgage brokers to statute and requires various license application fees and renewal fees to be paid to the Department of Financial Institutions (DFI).

For Bill: Kristen Boilini, Arizona Commercial Lenders Association (06/16/2009); Mark Hunton, Arizona Mortgage Commercial Lenders Assoc (06/16/2009); Kenneth Scrugg, Arizona Department of Financial Institutions (06/16/2009); Nick Simonetta, Arizona Commercial Mortgage Lenders Association (06/14/2009)

 

 

Nominees Name

 

CARDON, DONALD

 

COMMERCE, ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF

 

CED

Vote: 8-0-0

 

 

 

Committee on ED

 

 

Nominees Name

 

COREY, STEVEN MARK

 

POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, COMMISSION FOR

 

ED

Vote: 7-0-0

 

GINTHER, JENNIFER LYN

 

REGENTS, ARIZONA BOARD OF

 

ED

Vote: 7-0-0

 

LOGAN, JAKE

 

CHARTER SCHOOLS, STATE BOARD FOR

 

ED

Vote: 7-0-0

 

SALMON, LOIS ANN

 

POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, COMMISSION FOR

 

ED

Vote: 7-0-0

 

 

Committee on FIN

 

 

 

SB 1399

GPLET reform

 

 

SPONSOR:

CHEUVRONT

FIN

6/10/2009

DPA

(5-1-2-0)

 

(No: MCCUNE DAVIS NV: MIRANDA,PEARCE R)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Contains requirements for all new leases entered into beginning October 1, 2009.

For Bill: Penny Allee Taylor, Southwest Gas (06/10/2009); Michelle Bolton, National Federation of Independent Business (06/10/2009); Walter Dudley, Self (06/10/2009); Virginia Gillespie, Night Train, Inc (06/10/2009); Jennifer Loredo, Arizona Education Association (06/10/2009); Kevin McCarthy, Arizona Tax Research Association (06/10/2009); Gabriel Rushing, Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (06/10/2009); Jeff Sandquist, NAIOP (06/09/2009); Joy Staveley, Self (06/10/2009); Steve Voeller, Arizona Free Enterprise Club (06/10/2009)

Against Bill: Steve Barclay, Cancer Treatment Centers of America (06/10/2009); Heather Bernacki, East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance (06/10/2009); Jessica Blazina, City of Glendale (06/10/2009); Scott Butler, City of Mesa (06/10/2009); Rob Dalager, Valley Partnership (06/10/2009); Eric Emmert, Arizona Planning Association (06/10/2009); Steve Gervais, Pinnacle West / SunCor (06/10/2009); Shirley Gunther, City of Avondale (06/10/2009); Richard Hubbard, Valley Partnership (06/09/2009); Romina Korkes, City of Goodyear (06/10/2009); Patrice Kraus, City of Chandler (06/10/2009); Jeffrey Kros, League of Cities & Towns (06/10/2009); Jack Lunsford, Westmarc (06/10/2009); Catherine Mayorga, Tempe Chamber of Commerce (06/10/2009); Harry Paxton, City of Goodyear (06/10/2009); Karen Peters, City of Phoenix (06/10/2009); Amber Wakeman, City of Tempe  (06/09/2009); Mark Young, Town of Queen Creek (06/10/2009)

Neutral: Becky Hill, John F. Long Properties (06/10/2009); Jen Sweeney, Arizona County Treasurers Association (06/10/2009)

 

 

Committee on GOV

 

 

 

SB 1006

primary election date

 

 

SPONSOR:

WARING

GOV

6/16/2009

DP

(6-2-0-0)

 

(No: BURTON CAHILL,ALVAREZ)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Decreases by one week the time between a primary election and a general election.

Against Bill: Karen Osborne, Maricopa County Elections (06/12/2009); Jen Sweeney, Arizona Association of Counties (06/12/2009)

 

 

SB 1073

population thresholds; counties

 

 

SPONSOR:

PATON

GOV

6/16/2009

DP

(7-0-1-0)

 

(NV: HARPER)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Adjusts county population requirements.

For Bill: Michael Racy, Pima County (06/16/2009)

Against Bill: Ann Armstrong, Arizona Auto Theft Authority (06/16/2009)

 

 

SB 1242

weapons; peace officers; posse; reserves

 

 

SPONSOR:

PEARCE R

GOV

6/11/2009

DP

(8-0-0-0)

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): An emergency measure that allows a sheriff to authorize certain people to carry a deadly weapon without a concealed carry weapon (CCW) permit.  Excludes certain people from CCW permit training requirements and from misconduct involving weapons charges.  Increases the penalty for misconduct involving weapons related to terrorism.

For Bill: Ray Churay, Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (06/10/2009); Don Isaacson, Fraternal Order of Police (06/10/2009); Fred Streeter, Self (06/05/2009); Jen Sweeney, Arizona Sheriffs Association (06/11/2009)

Neutral: Lyle Mann, Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (06/10/2009)

 

 

SB 1257

consolidation of towns

 

 

SPONSOR:

ALLEN S

GOV

6/16/2009

DP

(8-0-0-0)

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Establishes new requirements for the consolidation of two towns.

For Bill: Jeffrey Kros, League of Cities and Towns (06/16/2009)

 

 

SB 1323

emergency mutual aid agreements

 

 

SPONSOR:

LEFF

GOV

6/16/2009

DPA

(8-0-0-0)

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet):             Allows a county, city, town or special district that provides water or wastewater services to enter into mutual aid agreements with private entities.

For Bill: Arthur Chapa, Pima County Board of Supervisors (06/15/2009); Rob Dalager, Metro Water District (06/13/2009); Katie Decker, Town of Fountain Hills (06/16/2009); Stuart Goodman, Southern Arizona Water Users Association (06/15/2009); Jeff Gray, City of Phoenix (06/16/2009); Ryan Harper, Arizona American Water (06/12/2009); Dale Wiebusch, League of Arizona Cities and Towns (06/15/2009); Mark Young, Town of Queen Creek (06/16/2009)

 

 

SB 1363

homeowners' associations; foreclosures; voting rights

 

 

SPONSOR:

GOULD

GOV

6/16/2009

DP

(8-0-0-0)

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet):             Limits the right of a declarant of a planned community to vote for a board of directors (board) under certain circumstances.

 

 

SB 1466

council on efficient government

 

 

SPONSOR:

GORMAN

GOV

6/16/2009

DPA

(6-2-0-0)

 

(No: ALVAREZ,GARCIA)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Creates the Council on Efficient Government (Council) and details the duties and responsibilities of the Council.  Sets a repeal date of January 1, 2020.

For Bill: Susan Anable, Cox Communications (06/14/2009); Allison Bell, Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry (06/15/2009); Michelle Bolton, NFIB/Arizona (06/15/2009); Tom Dorn, East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance (06/15/2009); Eric Emmert, East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance (06/16/2009); Leonard Gilroy, Reason Foundation (06/16/2009); Marcus Osborn, Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry (06/16/2009)

 

 

Committee on HEALTH

 

 

 

HB 2159

board of podiatry examiners; continuation

 

 

SPONSOR:

BARTO

HEALTH

6/17/2009

DP

(6-0-1-0)

 

(NV: LEFF)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Continues the Arizona State Board of Podiatry Examiners (Board) for two years until July 1, 2011.

For Bill: Joseph Abate, Az Podiatric Medical Assn. (06/16/2009); Bryan Ginter, Self (03/16/2009); Wendy Harris, Self (01/27/2009); Joseph Leonetti, Podiatry Board (02/25/2009); Sarah Penttinen, AZ Podiatry Board (06/17/2009); Sarah Penttinen, Podiatry Board (02/25/2009)

 

 

HB 2164

pharmacists; administration of immunizations

 

 

 

  (Now:  administration of immunizations; pharmacists)

 

 

SPONSOR:

BARTO

HEALTH

6/17/2009

DPA

(7-0-0-0)

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Allows pharmacists to provide immunizations to adult patients without a physician’s prescription and establishes an Immunizations and Vaccines Advisory Committee to develop recommended protocols and requirements.

For Bill: Michelle Ahlmer, Arizona Retailers Association (01/21/2009); Golden Berrett, Self (02/24/2009); Mark Boesen, Arizona Pharmacy Alliance (06/17/2009); Michael Brancato, Walgreens (06/17/2009); Barbara Burkholder, Self (06/15/2009); Heidi Calvin, Walgreens (01/21/2009); Susan Cannata, Arizona Academy of Family Physicians (06/17/2009); Lorri Caum, Walgreens (06/17/2009); Ted  Downing, Self (06/16/2009); Janet Elliott, Arizona Community Pharmacy Committee (06/16/2009); Bob England, Self (06/17/2009); April Engquist, Self (02/23/2009); Ken Fletcher, Self (02/24/2009); Patrick Gerhardt, Walgreens (01/21/2009); Bryan Ginter, Self (03/23/2009); Jeff Gray, Arizona Pharmacy Alliance (06/17/2009); Laura Hahn, Arizona Academy of Family Physicians (02/23/2009); Kelly Hampton, Self (06/17/2009); Rory Hays, Arizona Nurses' Association (06/13/2009); Don Isaacson, Aging Services of Arizona (06/15/2009); Ashley Johnson, Self (01/21/2009); Catherine Kloos, Safeway (01/21/2009); David Landrith, Arizona Medical Association (06/16/2009); Nicole Leiter, Walgreens (06/17/2009); John Linda, Self (06/16/2009); John Mangum, Arizona Food Marketing Alliance, Walgreens Co (06/17/2009); Mitch Menlove, Arizona Health Care Association (06/16/2009); Ryan Moore, Self (01/21/2009); Russ Newman, Self (06/17/2009); Bradley Ordener, Self (02/24/2009); Audrey Ozols, Wyeth (06/17/2009); Kathleen Pagels, Arizona Health Care Assn (06/16/2009); Tara Plese, Arizona Association of Community Health Centers (06/17/2009); Mindy Rasmussen, Arizona Pharmacy Alliance (06/17/2009); Len Saichaie, Walgreens (01/21/2009); Jennifer Tinney, The Arizona Partnership for Immunization (02/25/2009); Pete Wertheim, IASIS Healthcare  (06/17/2009)

Neutral: Seth Apfel, Self (02/28/2009); Barbara Fanning, Arizona Department of Health Services (01/21/2009); Duane Huffman, Arizona Department of Health Services (06/17/2009); Pat VanMaanen, Self (02/24/2009)

 

 

HB 2283

certified nursing assistants; pilot program

 

 

SPONSOR:

GOODALE

HEALTH

6/17/2009

DP

(5-0-2-0)

 

(NV: AGUIRRE,ABOUD)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Delays the repeal date of the Medication Technician Pilot Program for two years, until September 30, 2011.

For Bill: Karla Averill, Self (06/16/2009); John Checkett, Self (02/09/2009); Linda Doescher, Self (02/09/2009); Bryan Ginter, Self (02/07/2009); Mary Griffith, R.N., Self (06/16/2009); Gregory Harris, Arizona State Board of Nursing (06/15/2009); Sharon Hawn, Self (02/11/2009); Rory Hays, Arizona Nurses Association (06/17/2009); Don Isaacson, Aging Services of Arizona (06/17/2009); George Jacobson, Apache Junction Health Center (06/16/2009); Debra Kiesner, Glendale Care Center (02/10/2009); Kathleen Langford, Self (06/17/2009); Cindy Leach, Self (06/16/2009); John Linda, Self (06/16/2009); Matthew Luger, Self (01/27/2009); Mitch Menlove, Arizona Health Care Association (06/16/2009); Mike Morris, Self (06/17/2009); Kathleen Pagels, Arizona Health Care Assn (06/16/2009); Richard Park, Self (06/16/2009); Gabriel Rushing, Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (06/17/2009); Krysten Sweet, Self (02/10/2009); Scott Wynn, Beatitudes Campus, AzAHA (02/11/2009)

 

 

HCR 2014

state trust lands; technical correction

 

 

 

  (Now:  health care services; direct purchase)

 

 

SPONSOR:

BARTO

HEALTH

6/17/2009

DP

(4-3-0-0)

 

(No: AGUIRRE,ABOUD,LOPEZ)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Subject to voter approval, amends the Arizona Constitution to establish what health care systems may lawfully exist in Arizona.

For Bill: Dr. Eric Novack, Arizonans for Healthcare Freedom(06/17/2009)

Against Bill: Susanna Astarte, Self (03/04/2009); Barbara Burkholder, Self (06/08/2009); Janna Day, Humana (06/16/2009); Ted  Downing, Self (06/16/2009); Sarah Fox, National Nurses Organizing Committee (03/04/2009); Doris Freeman, Self (03/04/2009); Bryan Ginter, Self (03/04/2009); David Glenn, National Nurses Organizing Committee (03/04/2009); Mark Hayduke Grenard, Self (05/26/2009); Shannon Harper, Planned Parenthood Arizona (05/26/2009); Don Hughes, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (06/16/2009); Jennifer Lemmon, National Nurses Organizing Committee (03/04/2009); Carissa Lovelace, National Nurses Organizing Committee (03/04/2009); Tim Mavrides, Self (03/04/2009); Gini McGirr, League of Women Voters of Arizona (05/24/2009); George Pauk, Self (05/26/2009); Jane Paul, Self (03/04/2009); Janet Valder, Self (05/25/2009); Pat VanMaanen, Self (06/08/2009); Jonathan Weisbuch, Self (05/26/2009); Judy Whitehouse, Self (03/03/2009); Ed Wren, University Physician s Healthcare(UPH) (05/26/2009)

Neutral: Clint Bolick, Goldwater Institute (05/26/2009); Jennifer Carusetta, AHCCCS (05/26/2009); John Graham, Pacific Research Institute (05/26/2009); Jeff Gray, AZ Self Insurers Association (ASIA) (06/17/2009); Christine Herrera ALEC (05/26/2009); David Landrith, Arizona  Medical Association (06/17/2009); Tara Plese, Arizona Assocation of Community Health Centers (05/26/2009)


 

 

SB 1018

burden of proof; emergency treatment.

 

 

SPONSOR:

ALLEN C

HEALTH

6/17/2009

DP

(5-2-0-0)

 

(No: ABOUD,LOPEZ)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requires the statutory elements of proof for medical malpractice cases related to certain emergency circumstances to be established by clear and convincing evidence.  Broadens the instances in which the existing clear and convincing evidence requirement for cases related to emergency labor and delivery applies.

For Bill: Joseph Abate, AOMA,AHIMA.AZPMA,AZ Psychiatric Soc.&PhRMA (06/16/2009); Elaine Arena, Southwest Ambulance (06/12/2009); Steve Barclay, CIGNA HealthCare of Arizona & Mayo Clinic Arizona (06/15/2009); Elizabeth Baskett,  (06/17/2009); Allison Bell, Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry (06/15/2009); Kathi Beranek, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (06/12/2009); Richard Bitner, AZ College of Emergency Physicians (06/17/2009); Michelle Bolton, National Federation of Independent Business (06/17/2009); Wendy Briggs, American Insurance Association (06/17/2009); Kathryn Busby, Arizona Association of Health Plans (06/16/2009); Susan Cannata, Arizona Academy of Family Physicians (06/17/2009); Michael  Celaya, City of Surprise (06/17/2009); Tom Dorn, East Valley Chamber Alliance (06/17/2009); Joe  Galli, Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce (02/11/2009); Joe Galli, Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce (03/11/2009); Courtney Gilstrap LeVinus, Central Arizona Chamber Coalition (06/12/2009); John Wayne Gonzales, City of Phoenix (06/17/2009); Stuart Goodman, Catholic Healthcare West (06/15/2009); Mary Griffith, R.N., Self (06/16/2009); Barry Halpern, Arizona Medical Association (06/15/2009); Ryan Harper, Abrazo Health Care and Vanguard Health Systems (06/14/2009); Rory Hays, Arizona Nurses' Association (06/13/2009); Don Isaacson, Arizona Optometric Association (06/17/2009); Jeffrey Kros, League of Cities and Towns (06/16/2009); Deanna Kupcik, Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce (06/17/2009); David Landrith, Arizona Medical Association (06/16/2009); Jake Logan, UnitedHealthcare of Arizona (06/17/2009); Lori Lustig, So. AZ Chamber of Commerce Alliance (06/16/2009); Catherine Mayorga, Tempe Chamber of Commerce (06/16/2009); Mitch Menlove, Arizona Healthcare Association (06/16/2009); Marcus Osborn, Arizona Manufacturers Council  (06/16/2009); Kathleen Pagels, Arizona Health Care Association (06/16/2009); Paul Parisi, Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce (06/16/2009); Sonya Pastor, SRP (06/17/2009); Tara Plese, Arizona Association of Community Health Centers (06/17/2009); Farrell Quinlan, West Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance (06/17/2009); Gabriel Rushing, Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (06/17/2009); Tara Sklar, Carondelet Health Network  (06/15/2009); Peggy Stemmler, AZ Chapter - American Academy of Pediatrics (06/16/2009); Susie Stevens, AZ Urgent Care Association (06/16/2009); Amanda Weaver, Arizona Osteopathic Medical Assn. (06/16/2009); Pete Wertheim, IASIS Healthcare  (06/16/2009)

Against Bill: JoJene Mills, Arizona Trial Lawyers Association (06/16/2009)

 

 

SB 1097

emergency medical services; records; confidentiality

 

 

 

  (HEALTH S/E: records; emergency medical services; confidentiality)

 

 

SPONSOR:

ALLEN C

HEALTH

6/17/2009

DPA/SE

(6-0-1-0)

 

(NV: NELSON)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requires the Arizona Department of Health Services (DHS) to notify emergency services personnel under investigation of the ability to request the name of the person making the complaint and any documents relevant to the investigation.

For Bill: Elaine Arena, Rural/Metro (06/16/2009); Mike Colletto, Professional Fire Fighters of AZ (06/17/2009); Mitch Menlove, Arizona Ambulance Association (06/16/2009); Kathleen Pagels, Arizona Health Care Assn (06/16/2009); Charlie Smith, Arizona Ambulance Association/ PMT Ambulance (06/17/2009)

Neutral: Duane Huffman, Arizona Department of Health Services (06/17/2009)


 

 

SB 1105

nursing board; omnibus

 

 

SPONSOR:

ALLEN C

HEALTH

6/17/2009

DPA

(6-0-1-0)

 

(NV: NELSON)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Updates and makes changes to statutes relating to nursing practice and regulation, including modifying the powers, duties and membership of the Arizona State Board of Nursing (Board), revising the authority of the Executive Director of the Board, changing dates for licensure renewal, establishing disciplinary procedures and defining terms.

For Bill: Elizabeth Baskett, Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association (06/12/2009); Mary Griffith, R.N., Self (06/16/2009); Gregory Harris, Arizona State Board of Nursing (06/15/2009); Rory Hays, Arizona Nurses' Association (06/13/2009); Don Isaacson, Aging Services of Arizona (06/15/2009); Mitch Menlove, Arizona Health Care Association (06/16/2009); Kathleen Pagels, Arizona Health Care Assn (06/16/2009); Michael Racy, Pima Community Colleges (06/17/2009); Jo Ridenour, Arizona State Board of Nursing (06/17/2009)

 

 

SB 1264

health professionals; disclosure

 

 

SPONSOR:

LEFF

HEALTH

6/17/2009

DP

(6-0-1-0)

 

(NV: NELSON)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requires health professionals to disclose licensure credentials on advertising materials and designates a violation as unprofessional conduct.

For Bill: Rory Hays, Arizona Nurses' Association (06/13/2009); David Landrith, Arizona Medical Association (06/17/2009)

 

 

SB 1336

afflicted persons; orders for transportation

 

 

SPONSOR:

PEARCE R

HEALTH

6/17/2009

DP

(5-1-1-0)

 

(No: ABOUD NV: NELSON)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet):             Exempts sheriffs or law enforcement officers from the responsibility of transporting individuals afflicted or thought to be afflicted with tuberculosis.

For Bill: Levi Bolton, Self (06/16/2009); Kelsey Lundy, Arizona Police Association, Associated Highway Patrolmen of Arizona and Phoenix Law Enforcement Association (06/16/2009)

Neutral: Duane Huffman, Arizona Department of Health Services (06/17/2009)

 

 

SB 1400

dental assistants; community oral health

 

 

SPONSOR:

VERSCHOOR

HEALTH

6/17/2009

DPA

(7-0-0-0)

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet):             Allows affiliated dental hygienists to perform dental hygiene procedures on adults and extends affiliated dental hygiene services to individuals residing in a federally designated health professional shortage area.

For Bill: Debbie Campbell, Self/ASDHA Board of Trustees (06/15/2009); Cindy Chillock, Arizona State Dental Hygienist Association (06/16/2009); Kathleen Dowler, Catholic Healthcare West (06/17/2009); Ted  Downing, Self (06/16/2009); Maureen Eichenberg, Self (06/16/2009); Jan Grutzius, Arizona State Dental Hygienist Association (06/16/2009); Kelsey Lundy, Arizona State Dental Hygienist Association (06/16/2009); Mitch Menlove, Arizona Health Care Association (06/16/2009); Janet Midkiff, Self (06/15/2009)

Against Bill: Kevin Earle, Arizona Dental Association (06/17/2009); Dr. Brian Powley, Self, and Arizona Dental Association (06/17/2009)

Neutral: Tara Plese, Arizona Association of Community Health Centers (06/17/2009)

 

 

Nominees Name

 

BRUNDAGE, JANICE KAY

 

PSYCHOLOGIST EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF

 

HEALTH

Vote: 6-0-1

 

MILLER, ANTHONY D.

 

HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY, ARIZONA

 

HEALTH

Vote: 7-0-0

 

 

Committee on JUD

 

 

 

HB 2048

local elections; signature requirements

 

 

SPONSOR:

REAGAN

JUD

6/15/2009

DP

(7-0-0-0)

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Allows, for a mayoral candidate or other office nominated by a city at large, the minimum number of signatures to be 1,000 signatures or five percent of the vote in the city, whichever is less, but not more than ten percent of the vote in the city.

For Bill: Pat Dennis, City of El Mirage (02/04/2009); Bryan Ginter, Self (01/31/2009); Shirley Gunther, City of Avondale (02/04/2009); Patrice Kraus, City of Chandler (06/15/2009); Jeffrey Kros, League of Cities & Towns (02/04/2009); Brad Lundahl, City of Scottsdale (02/05/2009); Bridget Manock, City of Scottsdale (06/15/2009); Dale Wiebusch, League of Arizona Cities and Towns (06/15/2009); Rita Zimny, Self (01/15/2009)

 

 

HB 2627

voter identification; military identification

 

 

 

  (Now:  voter identification; valid forms)

 

 

SPONSOR:

GOWAN

JUD

6/15/2009

DP

(7-0-0-0)

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): An emergency measure that codifies and expands acceptable forms of identification for a voter to obtain a ballot.  Contains requirements for enactment for initiatives and referendums (Proposition 105).

For Bill: Shelly Baker, Arizona Association of County Recorders (02/26/2009); Amy Bjelland, Arizona Secretary of State (06/15/2009); Richard Bohan, Maricopa County Board of Supervisors (06/15/2009); Bryan Ginter, Self (03/06/2009); Patty Hansen, Self (02/25/2009); Lisa McKee, Navajo County Elections (02/25/2009); Karen Osborne, Maricopa County Elections (06/12/2009); Helen Purcell, Arizona Assn of County Recorders (02/24/2009); Jen Sweeney, Arizona Association of Counties (06/12/2009); Kris Waite, Secretary of State (02/26/2009); Linda Weedon, Maricopa County (02/26/2009)

 

 

SB 1069

justice court fees

 

 

 

  (JUD S/E: schools; course instruction; prohibition)

 

 

SPONSOR:

PATON

JUD

6/15/2009

DPA/SE

(4-3-0-0)

 

(No: MIRANDA,CHEUVRONT,BURTON CAHILL)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Prohibits Arizona schools from instruction in ethnic studies aimed at a particular group or that advocate ethnic solidarity.

For Bill: Tom Horne, Arizona Department of Education (06/15/2009); Rep. Steve Montenegro, Representative LD12 (06/15/2009); Kevin Myers, Self (06/14/2009); Pamela Pearson, Self (06/15/2009)

Against Bill: Ed Casper, Self (06/15/2009); Charles Essigs, Az Association of School Business Officials (06/15/2009); Rebekah Friend, Arizona AFL-CIO (06/15/2009); Lydia Guzman, Self (06/15/2009); Mariah Harvey, Self (06/15/2009); Brandy Howard, Self (06/12/2009); Jennifer Loredo, Arizona Education Association (06/15/2009); Juan Marquez, Self (06/15/2009); Maritza Martinez, Self (06/15/2009); Janice Palmer, Arizona School Boards Association (06/15/2009); Sam Polito, Tucson Area School Districts (06/15/2009); Martin Quezada, Self (06/15/2009); Augustine Romero, TUSD (06/15/2009); Beth Sauer, Arizona School Boards Association (06/15/2009)

 

 

SB 1072

charity game ticket games.

 

 

SPONSOR:

PATON

JUD

6/15/2009

DPA

(6-1-0-0)

 

(No: GRAY C)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Creates an additional bingo license classification for charity game tickets.

For Bill: John Aldecoa, The American Legion Dept of Arizona (06/11/2009); Jim Ellars, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Dept. of AZ (06/14/2009); Paul Griffin, The American Legion Department of Arizona (06/15/2009); Don Isaacson, Arizona Licensed Beverage Association (06/15/2009); Jason Isaak, Charity First (06/15/2009)

Neutral: Kristen Boilini, Arizona Indian Gaming Association (06/15/2009)

 

 

SB 1074

election law amendments

 

 

 

  (JUD S/E: amendments; election law)

 

 

SPONSOR:

PATON

JUD

6/15/2009

DPA/SE

(7-0-0-0)

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Makes numerous changes to election law.

For Bill: Amy Bjelland, Arizona Secretary of State (06/11/2009); Richard Bohan, Maricopa County Board of Supervisors (06/15/2009); Jim Drake, Secretary of State (06/10/2009); Tim Holland, Self (06/15/2009); Karen Osborne, Maricopa County Elections (06/12/2009); Jen Sweeney, Arizona Association of Counties (06/12/2009)

 

 

SB 1088

domestic violence; dating relationships

 

 

SPONSOR:

PATON

JUD

6/15/2009

DPA

(4-3-0-0)

 

(No: PEARCE R,GRAY C,HUPPENTHAL)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Expands the definition of domestic violence to include a current or previous romantic or sexual relationship.

For Bill: Jami Cornish, Self (06/15/2009); Eric Ehst, National Organization for Women (06/15/2009); Rebekah Friend, Arizona AFL-CIO (06/15/2009); Katie Hobbs, Sojourner Center (06/14/2009); Ellen Katz, William E. Morris Institute for Justice (06/15/2009); Kendra Leiby, Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence (06/12/2009); Jodi Liggett,  (06/12/2009); Danielle Rothleutner, Self (06/13/2009); Greg Stanton, Arizona Attorney General's Office  (06/15/2009); Bobbi Sudberry, Self (06/15/2009); Amanda Weaver, Self (06/12/2009)

 

 

SB 1091

elections; special districts; technical correction

 

 

 

  (JUD S/E: secretary of state; elections; filing)

 

 

SPONSOR:

PATON

JUD

6/15/2009

DPA/SE

(7-0-0-0)

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Makes numerous changes to election law, including filing of nomination petitions for a presidential candidate, removing restrictions on contribution limitations, creating exemptions for the filing of financial disclosure requirements and decreasing the time to file actions relating to initiative and referendum.  Contains requirements for enactment for initiatives and referendums (Proposition 105).

For Bill: Amy Bjelland, Arizona Secretary of State (06/11/2009); Jim Drake, Secretary of State (06/10/2009); Karen Osborne, Maricopa County Elections (06/12/2009); Jen Sweeney, Arizona Association of Counties (06/12/2009); Richard Winger, Coalition for Free & Equal Elections (06/15/2009)

 

 

SB 1106

domestic violence; child custody

 

 

SPONSOR:

PATON

JUD

6/15/2009

DPA

(7-0-0-0)

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Makes changes to child custody determination factors involving an act of domestic violence.

For Bill: Jami Cornish, Self (06/15/2009); Eric Ehst, National Organization for Women (06/15/2009); Katie Hobbs, Sojourner Center (06/14/2009); Ellen Katz, William E. Morris Institute for Justice (06/15/2009); Kendra Leiby, Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence (06/15/2009); Jodi Liggett,  (06/12/2009); Danielle Rothleutner, Self (06/13/2009); Joi Serota-Davenport, Self (06/15/2009); Greg Stanton, Arizona Attorney General's Office  (06/15/2009); Amanda Weaver, Self (06/12/2009)

Neutral: Amy Love, Administrative Office of the Courts (06/15/2009)

 

 

SB 1115

animals; fighting

 

 

SPONSOR:

PATON

RRD

6/9/2009

W/D

 

 

 

 

JUD

6/15/2009

DPA

(6-1-0-0)

 

(No: GRAY C)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Expands, to all animals, the offense of dog fighting, presence at a dog fight, and theft of a dog for the purpose of fighting.

For Bill: Paul Ahler, Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys' Council (06/15/2009); Yvonne Anderson, Arizona Humane Society (06/15/2009); Ray Churay, Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (06/15/2009); John Wayne Gonzales, City of Phoenix (06/15/2009); Kari Nienstedt, The Humane Society of the United States (06/15/2009)

 

 

SB 1139

global position systems; committee extension

 

 

SPONSOR:

WARING

JUD

6/15/2009

DP

(7-0-0-0)

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Extends the Joint Legislative Study Committee on Global Position System Monitoring (Committee) to October 1, 2011.

 

 

SB 1152

mental health services; court-ordered treatment

 

 

SPONSOR:

PATON

JUD

6/15/2009

DPA

(7-0-0-0)

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Makes changes to husband and wife privileged communications relating to mental health hearings and changes procedures for court-ordered treatment.

For Bill: Rebecca Baker, Maricopa County Attorney's Office (06/15/2009)

 

 

SB 1253

felony murder; drive by shooting

 

 

SPONSOR:

PATON

JUD

6/15/2009

DP

(7-0-0-0)

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet):  Expands the felony murder classification to include a drive by shooting.

For Bill: Paul Ahler, Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys' Council (06/15/2009); Rebecca Baker, Maricopa County Attorney's Office (06/15/2009)

 

 

SB 1254

anti-marital fact privilege; exception

 

 

SPONSOR:

PATON

JUD

6/15/2009

DP

(7-0-0-0)

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet):             Expands the circumstance under which an individual may be examined as a witness for or against his or her spouse for certain criminal offenses.

For Bill: Paul Ahler, Self (06/15/2009); Rebecca Baker, Maricopa County Attorney's Office (06/15/2009); Terry DenDulk, Self (06/15/2009); Rhonda Litchfield, Self (06/15/2009); Robert uan, Self (06/15/2009)

 

 

SB 1414

theft; catalytic converter

 

 

SPONSOR:

MCCUNE DAVIS

JUD

6/15/2009

DP

(7-0-0-0)

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Classifies, as a class 4 felony, theft of a catalytic converter regardless of its value.

For Bill: Ann Armstrong, Arizona Auto Theft Authority (06/15/2009); Rebecca Baker, Maricopa County Attorney's Office (06/15/2009); Ray Churay, Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (06/15/2009); John Wayne Gonzales, City of Phoenix (06/15/2009); Kerry Hayden, Farmers Insurance Group of Companies (06/15/2009)

 

 

SB 1459

cold case reporting; victim reports

 

 

 

  (JUD S/E: cold case register; victim report)

 

 

SPONSOR:

HUPPENTHAL

JUD

6/15/2009

DPA/SE

(6-0-1-0)

 

(NV: PEARCE R)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet):  Requires a law enforcement agency that has a cold case to establish and maintain a cold case register.

For Bill: Ray Churay, Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (06/15/2009); Mike Durham, Pat Krahn, 2nd Spoken Voice, Self (06/15/2009); Mary Marshall, Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (06/15/2009); Jen Sweeney, Arizona Sheriffs  (06/12/2009); John Thomas, Arizona Association Chiefs of Police (06/14/2009)

 

 

SCR 1025

publicly financed elections; prohibition

 

 

SPONSOR:

PATON

JUD

6/15/2009

DP

(4-3-0-0)

 

(No: MIRANDA,CHEUVRONT,BURTON CAHILL)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Subject to voter approval, constitutionally prohibits taxpayer money from being used to fund any political candidate or campaign for statewide office or a legislative office.

For Bill: Allison Bell, Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry (06/15/2009); Royce Flora, Self (06/15/2009); Steve Voeller, Arizona Free Enterprise Club (06/15/2009)

Against Bill: Sandy Bahr, Sierra Club Grand Canyon Chapter (06/14/2009); Diane Brown, Arizona PIRG (Public Interest Research Group) (06/15/2009); Linda Brown, Arizona Advocacy Network (06/15/2009); Eric Ehst, National Organization for Women (06/15/2009); Ann Eschinger, Clean Elections Institute (06/15/2009); Michael Fiflis, Self (06/13/2009); Tom Finnerty, Self (06/15/2009); Rebekah Friend, Arizona AFL-CIO (06/15/2009); John Kromko, Self (06/15/2009); Todd Lang, Citizens Clean Elections Commission (06/15/2009); Juan Marquez, Self (06/15/2009); Alisa McMahon, Self (06/13/2009); Mike Williams, Arizona Clean Elections Commission (06/15/2009)

 

 

SCR 1026

secret ballot; fundamental right

 

 

SPONSOR:

PATON

JUD

6/15/2009

DP

(4-3-0-0)

 

(No: MIRANDA,CHEUVRONT,BURTON CAHILL)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet):             Subject to voter approval, guarantees the right of individuals to vote by secret ballot.

For Bill: Penny Allee Taylor, Southwest Gas (06/13/2009); Susan Anable, Cox Communications (06/14/2009); Elaine Arena, Printing Industries Assn., of Arizona (06/12/2009); Jason Bagley, Intel Corporation (06/13/2009); Steve Barclay, Beer and Wine Distributors of Arizona (06/11/2009); Elizabeth Baskett, Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association (06/11/2009); Allison Bell, Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry (06/15/2009); Heather Bernacki, East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance (06/15/2009); Judy Bernas, Phoenix Children's Hospital (06/15/2009); Jason Bezozo, Banner Health (06/15/2009); Michelle Bolton, NFIB/Arizona (06/15/2009); Joe Galli, Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce (06/12/2009); Courtney Gilstrap LeVinus, Central Arizona Chamber Coalition (06/15/2009); Raul  Gonzalez, Self (03/24/2009); Sydney Hay, AMIGOS Trade Association (06/15/2009); Sharolyn Hohman, Self (06/12/2009); Tim Holland, Food Services of America (06/15/2009); Don Isaacson, Fraternal Order of Police  (06/15/2009); John Kaites, Cox Communications (06/15/2009); Deanna Kupcik, Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce (06/12/2009); Lori Lustig, So. AZ Chamber of Commerce Alliance (06/15/2009); James Mann, Arizona Fraternal Order of Police (06/15/2009); David Martin, Arizona Chapter, Associated General Contractors (06/11/2009); David Maurer, Prescott Chamber of Commerce (06/12/2009); Catherine Mayorga, Tempe Chamber of Commerce (06/15/2009); Dianne McCallister, Arizona Hotel and Lodging Association (06/15/2009); Tim Mooney, Save Our Secret Ballot (06/15/2009); Jim Norton, Goodrich Corp (06/15/2009); Marcus Osborn, Arizona Manufacturers Council  (06/15/2009); Paul Parisi, Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce (06/12/2009); Farrell Quinlan, West Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance (06/11/2009); Sarah Raybon, Self (06/15/2009); Gabriel Rushing, Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (06/15/2009); Lyn Thomas, Self (06/15/2009); Shelly Tunis, Yuma Fresh Vegetable Association (06/11/2009); Steve Voeller, Arizona Free Enterprise Club (06/15/2009); Rip Wilson, WalMart Stores (06/10/2009)

Against Bill: Mike Colletto, Community Horizons (06/14/2009); Eric Ehst, National Organization for Women (06/15/2009); Rebekah Friend, Arizona AFL-CIO (06/15/2009); Jennifer Loredo, Arizona Education Association (06/15/2009)

Neutral: Clint Bolick, Goldwater Institute (06/15/2009)

 

 

Nominees Name

 

RUSING, MICHAEL JOHN

 

APPELLATE COURT APPOINTMENTS, COMMISSION ON

 

JUD

Vote: 7-0-0

 

 

Committee on PSHS

 

 

 

HB 2265

child care facilities; licensure; exemptions

 

 

 

  (Now:  exemptions; licensure; child care facilities)

 

 

SPONSOR:

CRUMP

PSHS

6/17/2009

DP

(6-0-1-0)

 

(NV: RIOS)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Permits certain facilities that are exempt from child care licensure to require documentation of the entrance and departure of children from the facilities without affecting their exempt status.

For Bill: Bryan Ginter, Self (03/23/2009); Dana Tranberg, Arizona Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs (06/16/2009)

Neutral: Kevin DeMenna, Arizona Child Care Association (03/04/2009); Barbara Fanning, AZ Dept. of Health Services (06/17/2009); Duane Huffman, Arizona Department of Health Services (03/04/2009); Bruce Liggett, Arizona Child Care Association (06/17/2009)

 

 

HB 2610

civil liability; affirmative defenses

 

 

SPONSOR:

WEIERS J

PSHS

6/17/2009

DP

(6-0-1-0)

 

(NV: RIOS)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Modifies affirmative defense statutes regarding product liability actions to include cases in which the claimant is the heir or estate of a deceased person. Modifies civil liability presumptions related to victims or peace officers who use or threaten to use physical force or deadly physical force.

For Bill: Dave Adams, Phx Police Sergeants & Lieutenants Assoc. (03/11/2009); Jim Bee, Arizona Highway Patrol Association (03/11/2009); Levi Bolton, Self (06/16/2009); Jimmy Chavez, Arizona Highway Patrol Association (03/09/2009); Bert Cheney, Arizona Highway Patrol Association (03/11/2009); Harold Coleman, Self (03/11/2009); Fabian Cota, Mesa Police Association (03/11/2009); Javier Cota, Self (03/11/2009); Rob Dalager, City of Phoenix Police Department (03/11/2009); Chris Dunn, Arizona Highway Patrol Association (03/11/2009); Pat Legan, Arizona Highway Patrol Association (03/11/2009); Raul Garcia, Arizona Highway Patrol Association (03/11/2009); Bob  Gilbert, Arizona Highway Patrol Association (03/11/2009); Richard Greco, Self (03/11/2009); Mark Hafkey, Phoenix Police Sergeants & Lieutenants Association (PPSLA) (03/11/2009); Mike Haughey, Arizona Highway Patrol Association (03/11/2009); David Kothe, Self (03/11/2009); Jeffrey Kros, League of Cities and Towns (06/16/2009); Tim Kvochick, Arizona Highway Patrol Association (03/11/2009); Kendra  Leiby, Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence (06/17/2009); Chris Lentz, Arizona Highway Patrol Association (03/11/2009); Kelsey Lundy, Phoenix Law Enforcement Association and Associated Highway Patrolmen of Arizona (06/16/2009); Kevin McNichols, Arizona Highway Patrol Association (03/11/2009); James Oien, Arizona Highway Patrol Association (03/11/2009); Bill Rogers, Arizona Highway Patrol Association (03/10/2009); Matt Rosemeyer, Arizona Highway Patrol Association (03/11/2009); Eddie  Simpson, Arizona Highway Patrol Association (03/11/2009); John Smith, Arizona Highway Patrol Association (03/11/2009); David Stopke, Arizona Highway Patrol Association (03/11/2009); Michael Strohmeyer, Arizona Highway Patrol Association (03/11/2009); Andy Swann, Arizona Highway Patrol Association (03/11/2009); Nathan  Teel, Arizona Highway Patrol Association (03/11/2009); Amber Wakeman, City of Tempe  (06/17/2009); John Wentling, Arizona Citizens Defense League (06/17/2009); Mike Williams, Arizona Police Association (06/16/2009); Mark Young, Town of Queen Creek (06/17/2009)

Against Bill: Bryan Ginter, Self (03/23/2009); Jon Hinz, Fairness and Accountability in Insurance Reform (03/11/2009); Steve Patience, Arizona Trial Lawyers Association (03/10/2009)

Neutral: Janice Goldstein, Arizona Trial Lawyers Association (06/11/2009); Jerry Landau, Administrative Office of the Courts (03/10/2009)

 

 

SB 1003

driving under the influence; methadone

 

 

SPONSOR:

WARING

PSHS

6/17/2009

DP

(5-1-1-0)

 

(No: ALVAREZ NV: RIOS)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Excludes a person who has methadone or its metabolite in the person’s body from the exemption to driving under the influence (DUI) for drugs that are prescribed.

For Bill: Michelle Stokes, Self (06/17/2009)

Against Bill: Susan Cannata, Arizona Academy of Family Physicians (06/17/2009); Ron Carpio, self (06/17/2009); Richard Christensen, Self (06/17/2009); Danny Farrell, Self (06/17/2009); Emily Jenkins, Arizona Council of Human Service Providers (06/17/2009); Joseph Jones, Self (06/17/2009); David Landrith, Arizona Medical Association (06/16/2009); Richard Poppy, La Frontero Center, Inc. Arizona Opioid Coalition (06/17/2009); George Stavros, MD, Self (06/17/2009); Amanda Weaver, Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association (06/16/2009)

Neutral: John Wentling, AZCDL (06/17/2009)

 

 

SB 1047

child safety

 

 

SPONSOR:

GRAY L

PSHS

6/17/2009

DPA

(6-0-1-0)

 

(NV: RIOS)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Expands the definitions of child abuse and neglect.  Modifies the requirements for entry of information into the Child Protective Services (CPS) case management system and central registry.

For Bill: Susan Cannata, Arizona Academy of Family Physicians (06/17/2009); Herschella Horton, DES (06/16/2009); Emily Jenkins, Arizona Council of Human Service Providers (06/17/2009); Beth Rosenberg, Children's Action Alliance  (06/16/2009); Peggy Stemmler, AZ Chapter - American Academy of Pediatrics (06/16/2009); Pat VanMaanen, Self (06/15/2009)

 

 

SB 1050

motor vehicles; child restraint systems

 

 

SPONSOR:

GRAY L

NRIPD

6/11/2009

W/D

 

 

 

 

PSHS

6/17/2009

DP

(5-0-2-0)

 

(NV: WARING,RIOS)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requires a driver to restrain additional children in a child restraint system under certain circumstances.

For Bill: Judy Bernas, Phoenix Children's Hospital (06/17/2009); Wendy Briggs, American Insurance Association (06/17/2009); Susan Cannata, Arizona Academy of Family Physicians (06/17/2009); John Wayne Gonzales, City of Phoenix (06/17/2009); Stuart Goodman, AAA Arizona (06/15/2009); Linda Gorman, Self (06/17/2009); Kerry Hayden, Farmers Insurance Group of Companies (06/15/2009); Don Hughes, Property and Casualty Insurance Association (06/16/2009); Don Isaacson, State Farm Insurance (06/17/2009); Erin Kuroiwa, Self (06/17/2009); Beth Rosenberg, Children's Action Alliance  (06/16/2009); Peggy Stemmler, AZ Chapter - American Academy of Pediatrics (06/16/2009); Robert Ticer, Arizona Department of Public Safety (06/11/2009); Pat VanMaanen, Self (06/15/2009)

 

 

SB 1059

organized retail theft

 

 

SPONSOR:

GRAY L

JUD

6/8/2009

W/D

 

 

 

 

PSHS

6/17/2009

DP

(5-0-2-0)

 

(NV: TIBSHRAENY,RIOS)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Establishes the crime of organized retail theft as a class 4 felony.

For Bill: Michelle Ahlmer, Arizona Retailers Association (06/16/2009); Rebecca Baker, Maricopa County Attorney's Office (06/17/2009); Nicholas Kesselhon, Safeway (06/17/2009); Sam Orr II, Macys (06/17/2009); Stephanie Prybyl, International Council of Shopping Centers (06/17/2009); Michael Slupinski, Safeway (06/17/2009)

 

 

SB 1062

law enforcement officers; discipline procedures

 

 

SPONSOR:

GRAY L

PSHS

6/17/2009

DPA

(6-0-1-0)

 

(NV: RIOS)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Establishes additional rights of law enforcement and probation officers regarding interviews the employer reasonably believes could result in dismissal, demotion or suspension.  Limits the ability of employers to modify appeals decisions and to include certain information in the public portion of the officer’s personnel file.

For Bill: Judy Henkel, State Personnel Board  (06/17/2009); Don Isaacson, Fraternal Order of Police (06/17/2009); Kelsey Lundy, Arizona Police Association (06/17/2009); James Mann, Arizona Fraternal Order of Police (06/16/2009); John Ortolano, Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 32 (06/16/2009); John Thomas, Arizona Association Chiefs of Police (06/16/2009)

Neutral: Jen Sweeney, Arizona Sheriffs (06/16/2009)

 

 

SB 1246

CPS information

 

 

SPONSOR:

PATON

PSHS

6/17/2009

DP

(5-0-2-0)

 

(NV: RIOS,MELVIN)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Opens court proceedings regarding child abuse, abandonment or neglect resulting in fatality or near fatality and court records of the proceedings involving disclosure of Child Protective Services (CPS) information under certain circumstances.

For Bill: Chris Moeser, Phoenix Newspapers, Inc. (06/17/2009); John Moody, Arizona Newspapers Association (06/17/2009)

 

 

SB 1285

CPS information; redactions; challenges

 

 

SPONSOR:

PATON

PSHS

6/17/2009

DP

(6-0-1-0)

 

(NV: RIOS)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Stipulates that a legislator has standing to bring or join special actions regarding the release of Child Protective Services (CPS) information or to challenge the redaction of released CPS information on fatalities or near fatalities caused by abuse, abandonment or neglect.

For Bill: Chris Moeser, Phoenix Newspapers, Inc. (06/17/2009); John Moody, Arizona Newspapers Association (06/17/2009)

 

 

SB 1291

state photo enforcement system

 

 

SPONSOR:

NELSON

PSHS

6/17/2009

DP

(4-2-1-0)

 

(No: WARING,TIBSHRAENY NV: RIOS)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requires the court to forward to the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) records related to state photo enforcement convictions or judgments and allows MVD to consider the violation when determining whether to suspend or revoke a person’s driver license.

For Bill: Wendy Briggs, Arizona Truckers Association; American Insurance Assoc.  (06/17/2009); Lanny Hair, Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Arizona (06/15/2009); Don Hughes, American Family (06/16/2009); Don Isaacson, State Farm Insurance (06/17/2009); Ellen Poole, USAA (06/16/2009); Mike Williams, Arizona Highway Patrol Association, Arizona Police Association, Phoenix Law Enformcement Association, City of Tempe, Lake Havasu City, Town of Queen Creek, RedFlex Traffic Systems (06/17/2009)

Against Bill: Raul  Gonzalez, Self (03/24/2009); Dave Kopp, Arizona Citizens Defense League, Inc. (06/16/2009); John Wentling, AZCDL (06/17/2009)

Neutral: Kevin Biesty, ADOT (06/17/2009)

 

 

SB 1310

developmental disabilities council; duties; continuation

 

 

SPONSOR:

GRAY L

PSHS

6/17/2009

DPA

(4-2-1-0)

 

(No: ALVAREZ,LANDRUM TAYLOR NV: RIOS)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Continues the Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities (Council) for one year and prescribes additional requirements for the Council and its members.

For Bill: Dave Cutty, The Centers for Habilitation (06/17/2009); George Garcia, Self (06/16/2009); Art Gode, Gov.Council on Dev. Disabilities (06/17/2009); Zakhary Khazanovich, Self (06/17/2009); Siobhan McCurdy, National MS Society Arizona Chapter (06/17/2009); Mark Mendibles, Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities (06/17/2009); Pat VanMaanen, Self (06/15/2009)

Against Bill: Sherry Howard Wilhelmi, Self (06/17/2009); Karen Van Epps, Self (06/17/2009)

Neutral: Pamela Allan, Self (06/17/2009); Lynn Black, Self- Social Worker & Voting Constituent (06/17/2009); John Britton, Self & People First of AZ Board Member (06/17/2009); Susan Cannata, The Arc of Arizona (06/17/2009); Lacy Cansler, Self (06/17/2009); Monica Cooper, Self & President Self-Advocacy Coalition (06/17/2009); Lionel  Delgado, Self (06/17/2009); Katie Griffith, Self (06/17/2009); Bev Herman, Self (06/17/2009); Bob Hickman, Self & Self-Advocate and People First Board Member (06/17/2009); Holland Hines, Self (06/17/2009); Jon Hinz, Self (06/16/2009); Trisha Jones, Self (06/17/2009); Eric Joslyn, Self (06/17/2009); Franc Kahn, Self (06/17/2009); Donna Kruck, AZ Bridge to Independent Living (06/16/2009); Teresa Moore, Self & Self-Advocacy Coalition (06/17/2009); Edward Myers, Arizona Center for Disability Law (06/15/2009); Matthew Wangeman, Self (06/17/2009)

 

 

SB 1326

safe haven providers; placement protocols

 

 

SPONSOR:

GRAY L

PSHS

6/17/2009

DPA

(6-0-1-0)

 

(NV: RIOS)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Prescribes protocols for safe haven providers.  Allows private adoption agencies, instead of Child Protective Services (CPS) to take custody of and place for adoption an infant who is left with a safe haven provider.  Modifies signage requirements for certain safe haven providers.

For Bill: Debra Brimhall, Self (06/17/2009); Beth Rosenberg, Children's Action Alliance (06/16/2009); Susie Stevens, AZ Urgent Care Association (06/16/2009)

 

 

SB 1423

parental rights; termination; hearing

 

 

 

  (PSHS S/E: child prostitution; sentencing)

 

 

SPONSOR:

WARING

PSHS

6/17/2009

DPA/SE

(6-0-1-0)

 

(NV: RIOS)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Removes the ability of a person who is charged with engaging in prostitution with a minor to base the person’s defense on a claim that the defendant could not reasonably have known the age of the minor and prescribes penalties for the offense.

For Bill: Peggy Bilsten, Self (06/17/2009); Cathi Herrod, Center for Arizona Policy (06/17/2009)


 

 

SB 1437

schools; gun safety instructors; certification

 

 

SPONSOR:

MELVIN

PSHS

6/17/2009

DP

(6-0-1-0)

 

(NV: RIOS)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Expands certified firearm safety instructors for the Arizona Gun Safety Program Course to include instructors certified by a national association of firearms owners.

For Bill: Dave Kopp, Arizona Citizens Defense League, Inc. (06/16/2009); Jennifer Martin, Arizona Game and Fish Commission (06/16/2009); John Wentling, Arizona Citizens Defense League (06/17/2009)

 

 

SB 1440

minors in vehicle; smoking prohibited

 

 

SPONSOR:

MELVIN

NRIPD

6/9/2009

W/D

 

 

 

 

PSHS

6/17/2009

DP

(4-1-2-0)

 

(No: GRAY L NV: WARING,RIOS)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Creates a nonmoving civil traffic violation for smoking in a vehicle with a minor present.

For Bill: Colby Bower, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (06/16/2009); Raul  Gonzalez, Self (03/24/2009); Pat VanMaanen, Self (06/15/2009); Tim Vaske, American Heart Association (06/17/2009)

Against Bill: Dave Kopp, Arizona Citizens Defense League, Inc. (06/16/2009); John Wentling, AZCDL (06/17/2009)

 

 

SB 1443

cellular telephone use; texting; driving

 

 

SPONSOR:

MELVIN

NRIPD

6/9/2009

W/D

 

 

 

 

PSHS

6/17/2009

DPA

(4-2-1-0)

 

(No: WARING,LANDRUM TAYLOR NV: RIOS)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Establishes a $50 civil penalty for a person using a cellular phone while operating a motor vehicle and a $200 civil penalty if the person is involved in an accident.

For Bill: Stuart Goodman, AAA Arizona (06/15/2009); Knox Kimberly, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (06/17/2009); Barbara Meaney, Verizon Wireless (06/16/2009)

Against Bill: Dave Kopp, Arizona Citizens Defense League, Inc. (06/16/2009); John Wentling, Arizona Citizens Defense League (06/17/2009)

Neutral: Susan Anable, Cox Communications (06/16/2009)

 

 

SB 1449

applicability; self-defense

 

 

SPONSOR:

GRAY L

JUD

6/11/2009

W/D

 

 

 

 

PSHS

6/17/2009

DP

(4-2-1-0)

 

(No: ALVAREZ,LANDRUM TAYLOR NV: RIOS)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): An emergency measure that specifies statutory changes relating to justification defenses that were enacted as an emergency measure in 2006, apply to all cases in which the defendant did not plead guilty or no contest, and that were pending at the time the changes were enacted.

For Bill: Gary Christensen, Arizona State Rifle & Pistol Association (06/17/2009); Debora Fish, Self (06/17/2009); Raul  Gonzalez, Self (03/24/2009); Dave Kopp, Arizona Citizens Defense League, Inc. (06/16/2009); Mel McDonald, Self (06/17/2009); Todd Rathner, National Rifle Association (06/17/2009); John Wentling, Arizona Citizens Defense League (06/17/2009)

Against Bill: Paul Ahler, Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys' Council (06/15/2009); Kathleen Mayer, Pima County Attorney's Office (06/17/2009); Greg Stanton, Arizona Attorney General's Office  (06/16/2009); Dale Wiebusch, League of Arizona Cities and Towns (06/16/2009)

 

 

Committee on APPROP

 

 

 

HB 2103

state treasurer; independent legal counsel

 

 

SPONSOR:

CRUMP

APPROP

6/16/2009

DP

(7-3-1-0)

 

(No: HALE,AGUIRRE,ABOUD NV: RIOS)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Adds the state Treasurer (Treasurer) to a list of agencies exempted from employing the state Attorney General’s Office (AG) as legal counsel and allows the Treasurer to employ legal advisors.

For Bill: Jeffrey Kros, League of Cities and Towns (06/16/2009); Treasurer's Office, Hon. Dean Martin, AZ State Treasurer (06/12/2009)

Against Bill: David Gass, Arizona Attorney General's Office (01/27/2009); Bryan Ginter, Self (03/06/2009); Greg Stanton, Arizona Attorney General's Office  (06/16/2009)

 

 

SB 1002

elected officials; print; visual media

 

 

 

  (APPROP S/E: print visual media; elected officials)

 

 

SPONSOR:

WARING

APPROP

6/16/2009

DPA/SE

(10-0-1-0)

 

(NV: RIOS)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Limits a statewide elected official’s use of public monies.

For Bill: Robert Teegarden, Alliance for School Choice (06/09/2009)

Against Bill: Paul Ahler, Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys' Council (06/09/2009); Ray Churay, Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (06/09/2009); Jeffrey Kros, League of Cities and Towns (06/16/2009)

Neutral: Clint Bolick, Goldwater Institute (06/16/2009); Nick Dranias, Goldwater Institute (06/16/2009)

 

 

SB 1013

AHCCCS; ambulance services

 

 

 

  (APPROP S/E: ambulance service; rates; charges)

 

 

SPONSOR:

HARPER

APPROP

6/16/2009

DPA/SE

(9-1-1-0)

 

(No: ABOUD NV: RIOS)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Codifies the reimbursement rate that contractors of the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) receive for ambulance services at 80 percent of the rates established by the Arizona Department of Health Services (DHS).

For Bill: Elaine Arena, Southwest Ambulance (06/12/2009); James Broome, Healthcare Innovations Ambulance (06/16/2009); Mike Colletto, Professional Fire Fighters of AZ (06/16/2009); John Flynn, Arizona Urban Fire District Assoc. (06/16/2009); Don Isaacson, Rural Metro  (06/16/2009); Mitch Menlove, Arizona Ambulance Association (06/16/2009); Lee Miller, Arizona Fire District Association (06/16/2009); Bob Ramsey, PMT Ambulance (06/16/2009); Charlie Smith, Arizona Ambulance Association (06/16/2009); Mark Venuti, Guardian Medical Transport (06/16/2009)

Against Bill: Elizabeth Baskett, Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association (06/08/2009); Barbara Burkholder, Self (06/08/2009); Lacy Cansler, Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities (06/09/2009); Peri Jude Radecic, Arizona Center for Disability Law (06/09/2009); Pat VanMaanen, Self (06/09/2009)

Neutral: Jennifer Carusetta, AHCCCS (06/16/2009); Gretchen Jacobs, TERROS (06/16/2009); Casie Reilly, Crisis Prevention Network (06/16/2009)

 

 

SB 1024

consumer fraud; technical correction

 

 

 

  (APPROP S/E: public benefits; eligibility)

 

 

SPONSOR:

PEARCE R

APPROP

6/16/2009

DPA/SE

(7-3-1-0)

 

(No: HALE,AGUIRRE,ABOUD NV: RIOS)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Requires a recipient of federal and state public benefits (benefit) to demonstrate lawful presence in the United States.

For Bill: Sydney Hay, Advocates  for School Choice (06/08/2009); Harry Miller, Tuition Organization for Private Schools (06/09/2009)

Against Bill: Kathryn Kahle, Arizona Community Action Association (06/16/2009); Ellen Katz, William E. Morris Institute for Justice (06/16/2009); Stacy  LaGoy, Self (06/08/2009); Lesli Sorensen, Arizona State Retirement System (06/16/2009)

Neutral: Monica Coury, AHCCCS (06/16/2009); Alessandra  Meetze, ACLU of Arizona (06/09/2009)

 

 

SB 1025

state employees; recognition; technical correction

 

 

 

  (APPROP S/E: judicial productivity credits)

 

 

SPONSOR:

PEARCE R

APPROP

6/16/2009

DPA/SE

(9-1-1-0)

 

(No: ABOUD NV: RIOS)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Includes small claims filings and photo enforcement citations as part of the judicial productivity credit (JPC) calculations.

For Bill: Keith Frankel, Maricopa County JP Association (06/16/2009); John Ore, Self (06/16/2009); Lester Pearce, Self/North Mesa Justice Court (06/16/2009); Terry Stewart, Maricopa JP Bench (06/16/2009)

Neutral: John Kennedy, Arizona Justice of the Peace Association (06/16/2009)

 

 

SB 1026

technical correction; food standards

 

 

 

  (APPROP S/E: DUI abatement fund; elimination; distribution)

 

 

SPONSOR:

PEARCE R

APPROP

6/16/2009

DPA/SE

(9-1-1-0)

 

(No: ABOUD NV: RIOS)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Eliminates the Driving Under the Influence Abatement Fund (Fund) and redistributes the monies, through the Criminal Justice Enhancement Fund (CJEF), to county sheriffs for the enhancement of county jail facilities and operations.

For Bill: Rebecca Baker, Maricopa County Attorney's Office (06/16/2009); Ray Churay, Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (06/16/2009); Jen Sweeney, Arizona Sheriffs (06/16/2009)

 

 

SB 1032

bond contracts; technical correction

 

 

 

  (APPROP S/E: appropriations for named claimants)

 

 

SPONSOR:

PEARCE R

APPROP

6/16/2009

DPA/SE

(10-0-1-0)

 

(NV: RIOS)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Appropriates $255,778.25 to the Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA) for  payment of various claims made against state agencies. 

For Bill: Alan Ecker, Arizona Department of Administration (06/16/2009); Anna Gaines, American Citizens United (06/15/2009)

 

 

SB 1384

state aviation fund

 

 

SPONSOR:

VERSCHOOR

APPROP

6/16/2009

DP

(8-0-3-0)

 

(NV: HALE,GORMAN,RIOS)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Revises the formula used for the awarding of grants from the State Aviation Fund (Fund) for the management of airport facilities and allows for Indian reservations to receive airport facilities funding.

For Bill: Kevin Biesty, ADOT (06/15/2009); Mike Gardner, AZ Airports Assoc., & Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport (06/15/2009); John Wayne Gonzales, City of Phoenix (06/16/2009); Joseph Husband, Arizona Airports Association (06/16/2009); Michael Racy, Tucson Airport Authority, AzAirports Assn, Marana Regional Airport (06/16/2009)

Against Bill: Eric Emmert, East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance (06/16/2009)

 

 

SCR 1006

state appropriation limit; reduction

 

 

SPONSOR:

PEARCE R

APPROP

6/16/2009

DP

(7-3-1-0)

 

(No: HALE,AGUIRRE,ABOUD NV: RIOS)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Upon voter approval, specifies methods for determining maximum limits on state appropriations for FY 2010-2011 and each year after.

For Bill: Barry Aarons, Americans for Tax Reform (06/16/2009); Steve Voeller, Arizona Free Enterprise Club (06/16/2009)

Against Bill: Julia Bacon, Self (06/09/2009); Sandy Bahr, Sierra Club - Grand Canyon Chapter (06/16/2009); Elizabeth Baskett, Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association (06/08/2009); Jack Beveridge, Arizona Public Health Assoc (06/16/2009); Jerry Boehm, Arizona Council of Human Service Providers (06/16/2009); Barbara Burkholder, Self (06/15/2009); Nancy Compton, Self (06/09/2009); Jim DiCello, Paradise Valley School District (06/13/2009); Sandra Ditsch, Self (06/09/2009); Sheila Donovan, Self (06/09/2009); Eric Ehst, National Organization for Women (06/16/2009); Charles Essigs, Arizona Association of School Business Officials (06/12/2009); Michael Fiflis, Self (06/13/2009); Jacqui Flowers, Self (06/16/2009); Rebekah Friend, Arizona AFL-CIO (06/16/2009); Anne Greenberg, Self (06/09/2009); Ryan Harper, Vanguard Health Systems (06/12/2009); Emily Jenkins, Arizona Council of Human Service Providers (06/16/2009); Ellen Katz, W illiam E. Morris Institute for Justice (06/16/2009); Melissa Keckler, Voters of Arizona (06/09/2009); Jennifer Loredo, Arizona Education Association (06/16/2009); Kay Martin, Self (06/15/2009); Mike McCoy, Self (06/16/2009); Alisa McMahon, Self (06/13/2009); Dana Naimark, Children's Action Alliance (06/15/2009); Janice Palmer, Arizona School Boards Association (06/16/2009); Nicole Parkinson, Self (06/16/2009); Tara Plese, Arizona Association of Community Health Centers (06/16/2009); Sam Polito, Tucson Area School Districts (06/15/2009); Beth Sauer, Arizona School Boards Assoc. (06/16/2009); Timothy Schmaltz, Protecting Arizona's Family Coalition (PAFCO) (06/16/2009); Vicki Simer, Self (06/16/2009); Laurie Smith, Self (06/08/2009); Jerry Spreitzer, Arizona Federation of Teachers (06/16/2009); Jacki Taylor, Arizona Coalition to End Homelessness (06/16/2009); Francesca Thomas, Self (06/09/2009); Pat VanMaanen, Self (06/15/2009); Michelle Young, Self (06/16/2009)

 

 

SCR 1009

voter-protection; temporary budgetary suspension

 

 

SPONSOR:

PEARCE R

APPROP

6/16/2009

DP

(7-3-1-0)

 

(No: HALE,AGUIRRE,ABOUD NV: RIOS)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Subject to voter approval, constitutionally grants the Legislature authority, in order to avoid a budget deficit, to appropriate or divert funds created or enacted by an initiative or referendum. 

For Bill: Barry Aarons, Americans for Tax Reform (06/16/2009); Heather Bernacki, East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance (06/09/2009); Tom Dorn, East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance (06/15/2009); Eric Emmert, East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance (06/16/2009); Catherine Mayorga, Tempe Chamber of Commerce (06/16/2009); Farrell Quinlan, West Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance (06/16/2009); Gabriel Rushing, Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (06/09/2009); Steve Voeller, Arizona Free Enterprise Club (06/16/2009)

Against Bill: Julia Bacon, Self (06/09/2009); Sandy Bahr, Sierra Club - Grand Canyon Chapter (06/16/2009); Elizabeth Baskett, Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association (06/08/2009); Jack Beveridge, Arizona Public Health Association (06/16/2009); Jerry Boehm, Arizona Council of Human Service Providers (06/16/2009); Colby Bower, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (06/16/2009); Diane Brown, Arizona PIRG (Public Interest Research Group) (06/15/2009); Jerry Burch, Self (06/16/2009); Barbara Burkholder, Self (06/15/2009); Nancy Compton, Self (06/09/2009); Jim DiCello, Paradise Valley School District (06/13/2009); Sheila Donovan, Self (06/09/2009); Eric Ehst, National Organization for Women (06/16/2009); Ann Eschinger, Clean Elections Institute (06/08/2009); Charles Essigs, Arizona Association of School Business Officials (06/12/2009); Michael Fiflis, Self (06/13/2009); Tom Finnerty, Saint Vincent de Paul Society (06/09/2009); Rebekah Friend, Arizona AFL-CIO (06/16/2009); Anne Greenberg, Self (06/09/2009); Ryan Harper, Vanguard Health Systems (06/12/2009); Shannon Harper, Planned Parenthood Arizona (06/16/2009); Becky Hill, Scottsdale Unified School District (06/16/2009); Emily Jenkins, Arizona Council of Human Service Providers (06/16/2009); Sandra Junck Carpenter, Early Childhood Development and Health Board-FTF (06/16/2009); Ellen Katz, Willaim E. Morris Institute for Justice (06/16/2009); Melissa Keckler, Voters of Arizona (06/09/2009); Todd Lang, Citizens Clean Elections Commission (06/16/2009); Bruce Liggett, ResCare (06/16/2009); Jennifer Loredo, Arizona Education Association (06/16/2009); Kay Martin, Self (06/15/2009); Gini McGirr, League of Women Voters of Arizona (06/07/2009); Alisa McMahon, Self (06/13/2009); Dana Naimark, Children's Action Alliance (06/15/2009); Kari Nienstedt, The Humane Society of the United States (06/09/2009); Janice Palmer, Arizona School Boards Association (06/16/2009); Tara Plese, Arizona Association of Community Health Centers (06/16/2009); Sam Polito, Tucson Area School Districts (06/15/2009); Beth Sauer, Arizona School Boards Assoc, (06/16/2009); Timothy Schmaltz, Protecting Arizona's Family Coalition (PAFCO) (06/16/2009); Laurie Smith, Self (06/08/2009); Brian Spicker, Valley of the Sun United Way (06/16/2009); Jerry Spreitzer, Arizona Federation of Teachers (06/16/2009); Jacki Taylor, AZ Coalition to End Homelessness (06/16/2009); Francesca Thomas, Self (06/09/2009); Pat VanMaanen, Self (06/15/2009); Tim Vaske, American Heart Association (06/16/2009); Magill Weber, The Nature Conservancy (06/15/2009); Susan Wilkins, Association for Supportive Child Care (06/16/2009); Mike Williams, Arizona Clean Elections Commission (06/16/2009)


 

 

SCR 1031

discrimination; preferential treatment; prohibition

 

 

SPONSOR:

PEARCE R

APPROP

6/16/2009

DPA

(7-3-1-0)

 

(No: HALE,AGUIRRE,ABOUD NV: RIOS)

 

 

 

 

RULES

 

None

 

 

Purpose (For more information see Fact Sheet): Subject to voter approval, constitutionally prohibits discriminating against, or granting preferential treatment to any individual on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin.

For Bill: Self (06/16/2009); Rachel Alexander, AZ Civil Rights Committee (06/16/2009); Erik Ball, Self (06/15/2009); Mary Baumbach, Self (06/15/2009); Lynda Bednorz, Self (06/15/2009); Cindy Bicknell, Self (06/15/2009); Elbert Bicknell, Self (06/15/2009); Angie Bollier, Self (06/16/2009); Janet Cherrington, Self (06/15/2009); Anita Christy, Self (06/16/2009); Ward Connerly, Self (06/16/2009); Dan Conyers, Self (06/16/2009); Carolyn Crandell, Self (06/15/2009); Clara Davis, Self (06/16/2009); Becky  Fenger, Self (06/16/2009); Ann Flora, Self (06/16/2009); Royce Flora, Self (06/16/2009); Patrick Frank, Self (06/15/2009); Edwin Gangluff, Self (06/15/2009); Elaine Gangluff, Self (06/15/2009); Jennifer Gratz, Arizona  Civil Rights Initiative Cmt (06/16/2009); Marne Haney, Self (06/16/2009); Rob Haney, Self (06/16/2009); Charlene Hanson, Self (06/16/2009); Charlene Hanson, Self (06/16/2009); Richard Hanson, Self (06/16/2009); Barb Heller, Self (06/15/2009); Kim Hetelle, Self (06/16/2009); Annette Hettinger, Self (06/15/2009); Lorie Holly, Self (06/15/2009); Candace Hunt, Self (06/15/2009); Tom  Husband, Self (06/16/2009); Bennett Kalafut, Self (06/09/2009); Kathryn Kobor, Self (06/16/2009); Dave Kopp, Arizona Citizens Defense League, Inc. (06/09/2009); Matt Kuzila, Self (06/15/2009); David Lechner, Self (06/15/2009); Pete Leslie, Self (06/15/2009); Howard Levine, Self (06/09/2009); Iris Lynch, Self (06/15/2009); Jean McGrath, Self (06/15/2009); Kathy McKee, Self (06/16/2009); Max McPhail, Arizona Civil Rights Initiative Cmt. (06/15/2009); Lorana Mineer, Self (06/15/2009); Lori Misener, Self (06/16/2009); Kevin Myers, Self (06/16/2009); James Nixon, Self (06/15/2009); Ceil Parker, Self (06/15/2009); Ed  Parker, Self (06/15/2009); Ann Parks, Self (06/15/2009); Ted Parks, Self (06/15/2009); Pamela Pearson, Self (06/16/2009); Sherry Pierce, Self (06/15/2009); Gary  Piers, Self (06/15/2009); Jim Pinkerman, Self (06/09/2009); Kerry  Pratt, Self (06/16/2009); Pam Pratt, Self (06/16/2009); Joy Russell, Self (06/15/2009); Heather Sandsrom, Self (06/15/2009); Elizabeth Sifert, Self (06/16/2009); Teddy Sifert, Self (06/16/2009); Nick Simonetta, Arizona Civil Rights Initiative (06/14/2009); Jane Sours, Self (06/15/2009); John Stevens, Self (06/15/2009); Fred Streeter, Self (06/16/2009); Bryan Turner, Self (06/16/2009); Jack  Watkins, Self (06/15/2009); John Wentling, Arizona Citizens Defense League (06/09/2009); Mary Wynne, Self (06/15/2009); Robert Wynne, Self (06/15/2009); Jack Zohar, Self (06/16/2009)

Against Bill: Jennifer Allen, Border Action Network (06/16/2009); Eric Ehst, National Organization for Women (06/16/2009); Rebekah Friend, Arizona AFL-CIO (06/16/2009); Lydia Guzman, Self (06/16/2009); Ellen Katz, William E. Morris Institute for Justice (06/16/2009); Jennifer Loredo, Arizona Education Association (06/16/2009); Juan Marquez, Self (06/08/2009); Alessandra  Meetze, ACLU of Arizona  (06/14/2009); Eric Moore, Self (06/08/2009); Katie O'Connor, Self (06/16/2009); Martin Quezada, Self (06/08/2009); Denise Romesburg, Self (06/09/2009); Jerry Spreitzer, Arizona Federation of Teachers (06/16/2009); Carolyn Trowbridge, Self (06/09/2009)

Neutral: Clint Bolick, Goldwater Institute (06/16/2009)

 

 

 

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*                           Indicates Bill on Consent Calendar

**                          Indicates Bill on previous Caucus Calendar

 

“For” and “Against” data on bills is derived from information provided by the public to the Request to Speak system and is current as of the date listed.

 

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