Forty-ninth Legislature
First Regular Session
June 19, 2009
HB 2091 charitable organizations; solicitations; disclosures
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.
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 2159 board of podiatry examiners; continuation
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)
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 2173 notification; complaint; registrar of contractors
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 2283 certified nursing assistants; pilot program
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)
HB 2310 subdivision public reports
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)
HCR 2014 state trust
lands; technical correction
(Now: health care services; direct purchase)
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.
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
(S/E: records; emergency medical services; confidentiality)
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
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 1262 workers'
compensation; charges; dispute resolution
(S/E: workers' compensation omnibus)
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 1264 health professionals; disclosure
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 1314 underground
storage tanks; technical correction
(S/E: custodial and janitorial services; transfer)
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 1336 afflicted persons; orders for transportation
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
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)
SB 1404 commercial mortgage broker licenses
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)
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