Adjudication Monitoring Cmte. 4
Administrative Rules Committee 5
Adult Offender Supervision 6
Arizona Commerce Authority 7
Arizona House 11
Arizona Resource Advisory Council 12
Arizona Tea Party Committee 13
Audit (JLAC) 15
Border and Homeland Security 17
Border Security 19
Broadband Expansion and Education Technology 21
Budget Committee (JLBC) 23
Capital Review (JCCR) 25
Carbon Emissions - Power Plants 27
Career and Technical Education Task Force 29
Charter Schools Board 31
Child Safety Oversight 33
Compliance Advisory Panel 35
Computer Policy Committee 36
Cosmetic Lasers Study Committee 37
Data Governance 38
Debt Oversight 40
Delegation of Parental Custodial Authority 41
DES Block Grants 42
Diabetes Treatment in Care Facilities 43
Digital Teaching and Learning 44
Dog and Cat Committee 46
Driving Under the Influence 48
Economic Estimates Commission 50
Ed. Commission of the States 51
Emergency Council 52
Empowerment Scholarship Account Special Education 54
Federalism & States Rights-COR 56
Forests Restoration 57
Gold Bonds 58
Governmental Mall 59
GRRC 61
House Ad Hoc Committee on Constables 63
House Ad Hoc Committee on Doulas 65
House Ad Hoc International Trade and Commerce 66
House Ad Hoc on Aspects of Contact Lens Market 67
House Ad Hoc on Prescription Drugs 69
House Ad Hoc on Provisional Community Colleges 71
House Ad Hoc on Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injuries 72
House Agriculture & Water 74
House Agriculture Water and Lands 75
House Appropriations-COR 76
House Appropriations-COR 77
House Appropriations-COR 78
House Appropriations-COR 79
House Appropriations-COR 80
House Appropriations-COR 81
House Banking and Financial Services 82
House Children and Family Affairs 83
House Commerce Committee 84
House Commerce-COR 85
House County and Municipal Affairs-COR 86
House Education-COR 87
House EENR 88
House Elections Committee-COR 89
House Energy, Environment and Natural Resources-COR 90
House Ethics 91
House Financial Institutions 92
House Government & Higher Education 93
House Government-COR 94
House Health 95
House Higher Ed & Workforce COR 96
House Insurance Committee-COR 97
House Insurance Modernization Study Committee 98
House Judiciary Committee-COR 99
House Judiciary-COR 100
House Military Affairs and Public Safety Committee-COR 101
House Public Safety, Military& Reg Aff COR 102
House Reform & Human Services COR 103
House Rural and Economic Development 104
House Technology 105
House Transportation 106
House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee-COR 107
House W&M-COR 108
House Ways and Means-COR 109
Income Tax Credit 110
Incompetent, Nonrestorable and Dangerous Defendants 112
Information Tech. Committee 114
k-12 District Receivership 116
Legislative Council 117
Library & Archives Board 118
Livestock Loss Board 120
Mandatory Auto Liability Insurance 122
Mandatory Bar Associatoins 123
Medicaid Circuit Breaker 124
Military Affairs Commission 126
Mining Advisory Council 129
Mining, Mineral and Natural Resources Educational Museum 131
Modernizing 20Day Notice Process 133
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness and Education 134
Multistate Highway Trans. 136
Municipal Tax Code 137
Ombudsman 139
Peace Officer Employment Study Committee 141
Peace Officers Memorial 143
Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder 145
Pest Management Committee 148
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Public Safety 149
Private Land Acquisition 151
Property Tax Oversight 152
Property Taxation of Fallowed Lands 154
Prosperity Districts 156
Regional Planning Agency 157
Rio Nuevo 159
Rural Business Development 161
Salaries for Elective Officers 163
Salt River Horses 164
School Safety Program 165
Senate Appropriations-COR 167
Senate Commerce and Workforce Development COR 168
Senate Education COR 169
Senate Ethics Committee 170
Senate Finance-COR 171
Senate Financial Institutions COR 172
Senate FMLR COR 173
Senate Government COR 174
Senate Health - COR 175
Senate Judiciary COR 176
Senate Natural Resources COR 177
Senate Public Safety, Military and Technology COR 178
Senate Transportation COR 179
Senate Water and Energy COR 180
Senior Advisory Committee 181
Supervision of Adult Offenders 182
Surface Transportation Funding Task Force 183
Theme Park Board of Directors 185
Tobacco Revenue Use 187
Tourism and Sports Board 189
Transfer of Federal Lands 191
Transient Lodging 193
Upper San Pedro 195
Water Banking Authority 197
Water Protection Commission 199
Wildland-Urban Fire Safety 201
Yarnell Hill Memorial Site 203
PURPOSE: To: (1) monitor the progress of the Arizona general [stream] adjudications and the status of their funding; (2) conduct hearings and request information from the Director as deemed necessary to be apprised of adjudications; and (3) make recommendations for legislative action necessary for the efficient, prompt and just conclusion of the adjudications. The Committee shall meet periodically and shall conduct hearings and request information from the Director as it deems necessary to be apprised of the status of the adjudications. The Committee shall report to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives at least annually on its findings, and include in that report any recommendations for legislative action it considers necessary to the efficient, prompt and just conclusions of the adjudications.
House Three members of the House of Representatives, not more than two from the same political party, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Brenda Barton, Rosanna Gabaldón, Darin Mitchell
Senate Three members of the Senate, not more than two from the same political party, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Gail Griffin, Lynne Pancrazi, Steve Pierce
CONTACT: Brandi Lease, Senate Research Staff; Tom Savage, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: Annually
EXPIRATION DATE: None
STATUTORY CITE: A.R.S. 45-264; Laws 2014, Chapter 229, Sec. 45
PURPOSE: To review any proposed or final rule, summary rule, agency practice alleged to constitute a rule or substantive policy statement for conformity with statute and legislative intent.
House Five members of the House of Representatives, not more than three from the same political party and one appointed as Co-Chair, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Lela Alston, Karen Fann (Co-Chair), Rosanna Gabaldón, Thomas R. Shope, Michelle B. Ugenti-Rita
Senate Five members of the Senate, not more than three from the same political party and one appointed as Co-Chair, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Sylvia Allen, Judy Burges (Co-Chair), Lupe Contreras, Barbara McGuire, Kimberly Yee
Other The Governor or the Governor's designee who is not an appointed agency director:
Honorable Doug Ducey, Governor
Notes: The Speaker of the House or Representatives and the President of the Senate shall make the appointments to the Committee on or before October 1, 2009. Members serve at the pleasure of their respective appointing officer. Legislative Council shall staff the Committee. The Committee shall meet on the call of either of its Co-Chairs.
CONTACT: Legislative Council
REPORT DATE:
EXPIRATION DATE: 01/01/2018
STATUTORY CITE: Laws 2009, Chapter 171, Laws 2014, Chapter 229
PURPOSE: To: (1) appoint the commissioner who shall serve on the Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision as the compact administrator or designee; (2) exercise oversight and advocacy concerning Arizona's participation in Interstate Commission activities; and (3) commence other duties as determined by the Council's members including the development of policy concerning operations and procedures of the Compact within Arizona. The State Council is part of a Compact with other states.
House One member, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
John M. Allen
Senate One member, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Bob Worsley
Other One judge, appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court:
Judge Robert Budoff
One victim's advocate, appointed by the Governor:
Mr. Dan Levey, Office of the Governor
The Deputy Compact Administrator of the Administrative Office of the Courts, appointed by the Director of the Administrative Office of the Courts:
Ms. Dori Littler
One Sheriff, appointed by the Arizona Sheriff's Association:
Sheriff Richard McCluskey
The Deputy Compact Administrator of the State Department of Corrections, appointed by the Director of the State Department of Corrections:
Ms. Mary Schaemer
Notes: The membership of the State Council shall also include any other members determined by the State Council.
CONTACT: Amber Witter, Senate Research Staff; Katy Proctor, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE: None
STATUTORY CITE: Laws 2002, Chapter 319, Section 3; A.R.S. 31-467
PURPOSE: To provide private sector leadership in growing and diversifying the economy of this State, creating high quality employment in this State through expansion, attraction and retention of businesses and marketing this State for the purpose of expansion, attraction and retention of businesses.
House The Speaker of the House of Representatives as an ex-officio member:
David M. Gowan
Senate The President of the Senate as an ex-officio member:
Andy Biggs
Other The State Land Commissioner as a technical advisor and as an ex-officio member:
Ms. Lisa Atkins, Commissioner, Arizona State Land Department
Four private sector business leaders who are Chief Executive Officers of Private, for-profit enterprises, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Mr. Mark Bonsall, Salt River Project
Taylor Lawrence, Raytheon Missile Systems
Brian Mueller, Grand Canyon University (1/20/2019)
Kim Smith, Vice President, Attack Helicopter Programs, The Boeing Company
The Director of the Arizona Department of Revenue as a technical advisor and as an ex-officio member:
Mr. David Briant, Director, Department of Revenue
The Director of the Department of Water Resources as a technical advisor and as an ex-officio member:
Mr. Thomas Buschatzke, Director, Department of Water Resources
The Director of the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality as a technical advisor and as an ex-officio member:
Mr. Misael Cabrera, Director, Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (7/1/2016)
The President of each State University under the jurisdiction of the Arizona Board of Regents as ex-officio members:
Mr. Michael M. Crow, Office of the President, Arizona State University
John D. Haeger, Office of the President, Northern Arizona University
Ann Hart, Office of the President, University of Arizona
The Governor, who serves as Chair:
Honorable Doug Ducey, Governor
The Director of the Arizona-Mexico Commission in the Governor's Office as a technical advisor and as an ex-officio member:
Ms. Margie Emmermann, Director, Arizona -Mexico
Four private sector business leaders who are Chief Executive Officers of private, for-profit enterprises, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Mr. David Goldstein (1/15/2018)
Mignonne Hollis (1/15/2018)
Don Slager, President & CEORepublic Services (1/1/2019)
Vacant
The Director of the Department of Transportation as a technical advisor and as an ex-officio member:
Mr. John Halikowski, Director, Department of Transportation
The Director of the Arizona Office of Tourism as a technical advisor and as an ex-officio member:
Ms. Sherry Henry, Director, Arizona Office of Tourism
The Director of the Arizona Department of Financial Institutions as a technical advisor and as an ex-officio member:
Mr. Lauren Kingry, Superintendent of the Arizona Department of Financial Institutions
The President of the Arizona Board of Regents as an ex-officio member:
Ms. Eileen Klein, President, Arizona Board of Regents
The Director of the Office of Economic Opportunity:
Dr. Edward F. Oxford
The Chief Executive Officer:
Ms. Sandra Watson, CEO, Arizona Commerce Authority
The Chair of the Governor's Council on Small Business as an ex-officio member:
Ms. Judith Wood, Chair, Governor's Council on Small Business
One President of a community college, appointed by a statewide organization of community college presidents as an ex-officio member:
Vacant
One member of the Rural Business Development Advisory Council, appointed by the Governor as an ex-officio member:
Vacant
The President of a statewide organization of incorporated cities and towns, appointed by the Governor as an ex-officio member:
Vacant
The President of a statewide organization of County Boards of Supervisors, appointed by the Governor as an ex-officio member:
Vacant
The Chair of the Workforce Arizona Council, as an ex-officio member:
Vacant
Nine members who are private sector business leaders who are Chief Executive Officers of private, for-profit enterprises, appointed by the Governor:
Vacant
Notes: (1) Five members shall be appointed by the Governor to terms of office expiring January 21, 2013. On the expiration of the terms of these members, replacement members shall be appointed as follows: (a) three members shall be appointed by the Governor to full terms of office; (b) one member shall be appointed by the President of the Senate to a full term of office; (c) one member shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives to a full term of office. (2) six members shall be appointed by the Governor to terms of office expiring January 20, 2014. On the expiration of the terms of these members, replacement members shall be appointed as follows: (a) four members shall be appointed by the Governor to full terms of office; (b) one member shall be appointed by the President of the Senate to a full term of office; (c) one member shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives to a full term of office. (3) Six members shall be appointed by the Governor to terms of office expiring January 19, 2015. On the expiration of the terms of these members, replacement members shall be appointed as follows; (a) two members shall be appointed by the Governor to full terms of office; (b) two members shall be appointed by the President of the Senate to full terms of office; (c) two members shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives to full terms of office. The Governor shall appoint a Co-Chair of the Board of Directors from among the voting members.
CONTACT: Grant Hanna, Senate Research Staff; Diana Clay, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE: 7/1/2018
STATUTORY CITE: 2nd Special Session, Laws 2011, Chapter 1; Laws 2014, Chapter 229, Sec. 29; Laws 2016, Chapter 114
PURPOSE: For Agenda Purposes Only
House MemberRequirments
Z-1 House Vacant
CONTACT:
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE:
STATUTORY CITE:
PURPOSE: To: (1) act as an advisory body regarding the planning and management of federal land resources in this State except for rangeland resources; (2) develop recommendations for (a) the United States Bureau of Land management and any other federal land management agency, as determined by the Council, regarding land use planning, classification and retention and the management and disposal of federal lands within this State except for rangeland resources, and (b) any other matter on request of the Governor, President of the Senate, Speaker of the House of Representatives or State Land Commissioner; and (3) submit an annual report of its findings and recommendations to the Governor, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives on or before December 31 and provide a copy of this report to the Secretary of State.
Other One person who either represents dispersed recreational activity interests, archaeological or historical interests, or a nationally or regionally recognized wild horse and burro interest group, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Mr. Stephen Clark, Arizona Elk Society
One person who either represents interests associated with transportation or rights-of-way, the commercial timber industry, or the mineral or energy development industry, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Mr. Steve Trussell, Executive Director, Arizona Rock Products
Vacant
One person who holds a state, county or local elected office, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Ms. Emilena Turley, Queen Creek Town Council
Notes: The Council shall elect a Chair and Vice-Chair from among its members. The Council shall elect a new Chair and Vice-Chair each calendar year. The initial Council members shall assign themselves by lot to terms of one, two and three years in office. All subsequent members serve three-year terms. The Chair shall notify the appointing authority on appointment of these terms.
CONTACT: Kaitlyn Neff, Senate Research Staff; Tom Savage, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: 12/31/14, 12/31/16
EXPIRATION DATE: 7/1/2024
STATUTORY CITE: Laws 2014, Chapter 117
PURPOSE: The Committee shall distribute monies from the Don't Tread on Me Special Plates Fund to qualifying entities in this State that use monies to promote tea party governing principles. On or before December 31 of each year, the Committee shall submit a written report on all expenditures made from the fund in that calendar year to the Governor, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives and provide a copy of the report to the Secretary of State.
Other Three members who each represent an organization in this State that promotes the tea party governing principles of fiscal responsibility, limited government and free markets, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Vacant
Seven members who each represent an organization in this State that promotes the tea party governing principles of fiscal responsibility, limited government and free markets, appointed by the Governor:
Vacant
One Director of an incorporated nonprofit corporation that has a mission of bringing together, empowering and training tea party groups and that has affiliated members that represent diverse geographical locations throughout this State, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Vacant
One member who represents an organization in this State that promotes the tea party governing principles of fiscal responsibility, limited government and free markets, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Vacant
One member who represents an organization in this State that promotes the tea party governing principles of fiscal responsibility, limited government and free markets from a county with more than one hundred sixty thousand persons but less than one hundred sixty seven thousand persons, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Vacant
Notes: The initial terms of members are two terms ending January 1, 2013, two terms ending January 1, 2014, three terms ending January 1, 2015, three terms ending January 1, 2016 and three terms ending January 1, 2017. Members serve five year terms. No later than sixty days before the expiration of a member's term, deliver a list of at least two, but no more than five, candidates to the Governor, the President of the Senate or the Speaker of the House of Representatives in order to fill a vacancy on the Committee--who shall then select and appoint a member to the Committee from the list submitted by the Committee.
CONTACT: Kaitlyn Neff, Senate Research Staff; Mike Hans, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: December 31, annually
EXPIRATION DATE: 01/17/2017
STATUTORY CITE: Laws 2011, Chapter 324
PURPOSE: To: (1) oversee all audit functions of the Legislature and State agencies including sunset, performance, special and financial audits and the preparation and introduction of legislation resulting from audit report findings; (2) appoint an Auditor General subject to approval by a concurrent resolution of the Legislature and direct the Auditor General to perform all sunset, performance, special and financial audits and investigations; (3) have the power of legislative subpoena; and (4) require State agencies to comply with findings and directions of the Committee regarding sunset, performance, special and financial audits.
House Five members of the House of Representatives, not more than three from the same political party and including one member from the House Appropriations Committee, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
John M. Allen (Chairman - 2016), Regina Cobb, Debbie McCune Davis, Rebecca Rios, Kelly Townsend
The Speaker of the House as an ex-officio member:
David M. Gowan
Senate Five members of the Senate, not more than three from the same political party and including one member from the Senate Appropriations Committee, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Nancy Barto, Judy Burges (Chair - 2015), Lupe Contreras, David C. Farnsworth, Lynne Pancrazi
The President of the Senate as an ex-officio member:
Andy Biggs
Notes: The President and the Speaker shall designate one of their appointed members to serve as Chair of their respective delegations. The Chair of the Committee shall serve for the term of each Legislature and shall alternate between the Chair of the Senate delegation and the Chair of the House delegation. The Committee shall meet at least quarterly and at the call of the Chair. Selection of members shall be based on members' understanding of and interest in legislative audit oversight functions. For the Forty-fifth Legislature, Laws 2001, Senate Resolution 1002 provided, in part, for appointment of Committee members.
CONTACT: Robin Hillyard, Senate Research Staff; Sharon Carpenter, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE: 07/01/2018
STATUTORY CITE: A.R.S. 41-1279; Laws 2014, Chapter 229
PURPOSE: To provide a forum for persons to express their concerns about state programs that relate to border and homeland security and make administrative and legislative recommendations concerning border and homeland security issues. The Committee shall have access to all homeland security grant information on request of the Chair of the Committee or a majority vote of the Committee. The Committee shall prepare an annual written report on its work, findings and recommendations and submit the report electronically to the Governor, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives on or before December 31 of each year and provide a copy of this report to the Secretary of State.
House Five members of the House of Representatives, not more than three from the same political party and one designated as Co-Chair, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sonny Borrelli, David M. Gowan (Co-Chair), Lisa A. Otondo, Franklin M. Pratt, Bruce Wheeler
Senate Five members of the Senate, not more than three from the same political party and one designated as Co-Chair, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Judy Burges, Gail Griffin, Barbara McGuire, Robert Meza, Steve Smith (Co-Chair)
Notes: The President and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall each appoint a Co-Chair of the Committee. The Committee shall meet on the call of the Co-Chairs, but not more than ten times each year unless the President and the Speaker agree to additional meetings. Members should have an interest in and a familiarity with issues and programs concerning homeland security. The Committee shall meet at least annually to review grant allocations and expenditures as reported by the Governor's office of Homeland Security. The Committee has the authority conferred by law on legislative committees. Notwithstanding any other law, the Committee may vote to go into executive session to take testimony or evidence that it considers to be sensitive or confidential in nature and that, if released, could compromise the security or safety of law enforcement or military personnel or a law enforcement or National Guard law enforcement support operation.
CONTACT: Alex Vidal, Senate Research Staff; Rick Hazelton, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE: 07/01/2024
STATUTORY CITE: Laws 2006, Chapter 317, Laws 2014, Chapter 229, Sec. 42
PURPOSE: To: (1) take testimony and other evidence regarding the international border with Mexico; (2) analyze border crossing statistics; (3) analyze related crime statistics; (4) make recommendations designed to increase border security; (5) administer and manage the construction and maintenance of the physical or virtual border fence, using technology to the maximum extent practicable; and (6) make other recommendations deemed essential by the Committee. Beginning November 30, 2011 and each month thereafter, the Committee shall submit a written report of its findings and recommendations to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President of the Senate and the Governor. The Committee shall provide a copy of the report to the Secretary of State.
House Two members of the House of Representatives as non-voting members, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Mark Finchem, Darin Mitchell (Co-Chair)
The Speaker of the House of Representatives or the Speaker's designee as a non-voting member:
David M. Gowan
Senate Two members of the Senate as non-voting members, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Sylvia Allen, Steve Smith
The President of the Senate or the President's designee as a non-voting member:
Gail Griffin (Co-Chair)
Other Six members appointed by the Governor:
Mr. Bas Aja, AZ Cattlemen's Association
John Halikowski, Director, Department of Transportation
Michael McGuire, Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs
Frank Milstead, Director, Department of Public Safety
Gilbert Orrantia, Director, Arizona Department of Homeland Security
Charles Ryan, Director, Department of Corrections
A county sheriff from a county that has a population of more than three million persons:
Sheriff Joseph M. Arpaio, Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
A county sheriff from a county that has a population of more than three hundred thousand persons but less than six hundred thousand persons:
Sheriff Paul Babeu, Pinal County
A county sheriff from a county that is located along the Arizona-Mexico border that has a population of more than one hundred thousand persons but less than one hundred fifty thousand persons:
Sheriff Mark Dannels, Cochise County
A county sheriff from a county that is located along the Arizona-Mexico border that has a population of at least one hundred fifty thousand persons but less than six hundred thousand persons:
Sheriff Leon Wilmot, Yuma County Sheriff
Notes: The President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall each appoint a Co-Chair of the Committee. The Committee shall meet on the call of the two Co-Chairs, but no more frequently than monthly. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the Committee may vote to go into executive session to take testimony or evidence it considers sensitive or confidential in nature, which if released could compromise the security or safety of law enforcement or military personnel or a law enforcement or National Guard law enforcement support operation.
CONTACT: Amber Witter, Senate Research Staff; Katy Proctor, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: 11/30/11, 12/30/11, 12/30/13, 12/30/15
EXPIRATION DATE: 07/01/2020
STATUTORY CITE: Laws 2011, Chapter 309 (Laws 2010, Chapter 211 repealed); Laws 2014, Chapter 170; Laws 2014, Chapter 229
PURPOSE: To review: (1) the availability of high-speed internet access within this State, particularly in rural areas; (2) the technological needs of school districts and charter schools in this State, including infrastructure, internet connectivity, data security and information technology personnel; (3) federal programs relating to internet accessibility, including the federal e-rate program, and availability and access to federal monies, especially for rural districts; (4) the development of high-speed internet access in other states, including model governance structures; and (5) the State's current contracts for carrier services and telecommunications and the potential to incentivize the expansion of internet access throughout the State. On or before December 1, 2014, the Committee shall submit a report of its preliminary findings to the Governor, the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Joint Legislative Budget Committee and the Information Technology Authorization Committee. On or before December 1, 2015, the Committee shall submit a report that includes recommendations to increase internet access to underserved populations, including best practices, funding sources and a model governance structure, to the Governor, The President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Joint Legislative Budget Committee and the Information Technology Authorization Committee. The Committee shall provide a copy of this report to the Secretary of State.
Senate Two members of the Senate, one designated as Co-Chair, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Debbie Lesko, Kimberly Yee (Co-Chair)
One member of the Senate, appointed by the Senate Minority Leader:
Z-4 Senate Vacant
Other The State Superintendent of Education or the Superintendent's designee:
Honorable Diane Douglas, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Arizona Department of Education
The State Chief Information Officer or the Chief Information Officer's designee:
Mr. Morgan Reed, CIO, Arizona Department of Administration
One representative from a school district within this State, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Vacant
One parent of a child who is currently enrolled in the free and reduced lunch program at a school district or charter school in this State, appointed by the Governor:
Vacant
One member who represents an internet services provider or telecommunications organization in this State, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Vacant
Notes: One of the two members who represent a school district must be from a county with a population of no more than four hundred thousand persons. The Department of Administration, the Department of Education and the Legislature shall provide staff services and support for the Committee.
CONTACT: Catcher Baden, Senate Research Staff; Aaron Wonders, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: 12/01/14, 12/01/15
EXPIRATION DATE: 12/31/2016
STATUTORY CITE: Laws 2014, Chapter 17, Sec. 18
PURPOSE: To: (1) make recommendations to the Legislature regarding the State budget and revenues; (2) implement a fiscal note system; (3) conduct studies; (4) approve the transfer of funds for State agencies; (4) on or before February 15 of each year, compute and transmit the truth in taxation rates for equalization assistance for school districts for the following fiscal year to the Joint Legislative Tax Committee and the Chairs of the Appropriations Committees of the Senate and the House of Representatives; and (5) review prior to commitment all contracts entered into by the School Facilities Board for professional and other outside services and the initial assessment of school facilities and equipment pursuant to A.R.S. 15-2002 (E).
House Five members of the House Appropriations Committee, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Lela Alston, Rusty Bowers, Vince Leach, Stefanie Mach, Michelle B. Ugenti-Rita
Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee
Darin Mitchell
House Majority Leader:
Steve Montenegro
Chair of the House Appropriations Committee
Justin Olson (Chair - 2015)
Senate Five members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Olivia Cajero Bedford, Steve Farley, Gail Griffin, Katie Hobbs, John Kavanagh
The Chair of the Senate Finance Committee:
Debbie Lesko
Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee:
Don Shooter (Chair - 2016)
Senate Majority Leader:
Steve Yarbrough
Notes: Chairmanship of the Committee alternates between the Chair of the House of Representatives Appropriations Committee and the Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, beginning respectively on the first day of the First Regular Session with the House Appropriations Chair.
CONTACT: Carolyn Speroni, Senate Research Staff; Jennifer Thomsen, House Research Staff; JLBC Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE: 7/1/20
STATUTORY CITE: A.R.S. 41-1271; Laws 2000, Chapter 300; Laws 2010, Chapter 10
PURPOSE: To: (1) approve a uniform formula for computing annual building renewal funding needs and a uniform format for the collection of data for the formula; (2) approve building systems for the purposes of computing and funding building renewal and for preparing capital improvement plans; (3) review the State capital improvement plan and make recommendations to the Legislature concerning land acquisition, capital projects and building renewal; and (4) to review the expenditure of all monies appropriated for such purposes.
House Four members of the House Appropriations Committee, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Lela Alston, Mark A. Cardenas, Rick Gray, Vince Leach
House Minority Leader
Eric Meyer
House Majority Leader
Steve Montenegro
Chair of Appropriations Committee
Justin Olson (Chair - 2016)
Senate Four members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Olivia Cajero Bedford, Steve Farley, Gail Griffin, John Kavanagh
Senate Minority Leader:
Katie Hobbs
Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee to serve as Chair in 2013:
Don Shooter (Chair - 2015)
Senate Majority Leader:
Steve Yarbrough
Notes: Chairmanship of the Committee alternates between the Chair of the House of Representatives Appropriations Committee and the Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, beginning respectively on the first day of the First Regular Session with the Senate Appropriations Chair.
CONTACT: Carolyn Speroni, Senate Research Staff; Jennifer Thomsen, House Research Staff; JLBC Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE: 07/01/2026
STATUTORY CITE: A.R.S. 41-1251; Laws 2014, Chapter 229
PURPOSE: Within sixty days after the Director of Environmental Quality transmits a proposed state plan to the Committee pursuant to Section 49-459, the Joint Legislative Review Committee on State Plans Relating to Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Existing Power Plants shall review the proposed state plan developed pursuant to Section 49-459 in compliance with rules adopted by the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency under Section 111 (d) of the Clean Air Act as defined in Section 49-401.01. The Committee may meet before receiving the proposed state plan for the purpose of obtaining information regarding the development of the state plan and shall meet to develop factors that may be considered by the Committee in reviewing the plan. On receipt of the proposed state plan, the Committee shall review the plan based on the factors it has developed, take public comment, and consider whether submission of the plan to the Administrator, as defined in Section 49-401.01, is in the public interest. For the purposes of this subsection, the review shall include adoption of comments by the Committee by a vote of a majority of a quorum of the members.
House Two members of the House of Representatives from different political parties, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Russell Bowers, Ken Clark
Chair of the House of Representatives Committee on Energy, Environment and Natural Resources or its successor committee as Co-Chair:
Franklin M. Pratt (Co-Chair)
Senate Two members of the Senate from different political parties, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Judy Burges, Barbara McGuire
Chair of the Senate Committee on Water and Energy or its successor committee as Co-Chair:
Gail Griffin (Co-Chair)
Notes: The Chair of the Senate Committee on Water and Energy or its successor committee and the Chair of the House of Representatives Committee on Energy, Environment and Natural Resources or its successor committee shall serve as Co-Chair. The Committee shall meet as often as the members deem necessary, and a majority of the members constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. The Legislature shall provide staff assistance to the Committee as directed by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The Committee has the powers conferred by law on legislative committees.
CONTACT: Brandi Lease, Senate Research Staff; Tom Savage, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE: 07/01/2018
STATUTORY CITE: Laws 2015, Chapter 78, Sec. 1
PURPOSE: To study and analyze: (1) uniformity in career and technical education course offerings and titles across all JTEDs; (2) uniformity in course sequencing for completing career and technical education programs across all JTEDs; (3) uniformity in certifications and licensure issued on completion of career and technical education programs across all JTEDs; (4) the establishment of open enrollment and school choice across all JTEDs; (5) JTED financing and allocation of monies to member districts and charter schools for students enrolled at satellite campuses; (6) the reduction of duplicative career and technical education programs and courses based on locations of other satellite campus, centralized campus, leased centralized campus and community college career and technical education program and course offerings; and (7) any other issues to reform, promote and enhance career and technical education. The Task Force shall submit an annual report of its findings and recommendations for administrative and legislative action on or before December 15 to the Governor, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives and provide a copy of this report to the Secretary of State.
House Three members of the House of Representatives, not more than two from the same political party and one appointed as Co-Chair, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Lela Alston, Russell Bowers (Co-Chair), Vince Leach
Senate Three members of the Senate, not more than two from the same political party and one appointed as Co-Chair, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Sylvia Allen (Co-Chair), David Bradley, Don Shooter
Other Two members who each represent a different joint technical education district; one member from a JTED that has 2,000 or more students enrolled in a centralized campus and one member from a district with a majority of students enrolled at satellite campuses, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Mr. James Candland, Clarus Companies
Matt Weber
One member who is affiliated with a statewide policy and research organization that has a background in school finance, school choice and education policy, appointed by the Governor:
Mr. Michael Hunter, Goldwater Institute
Two members who each represent a different joint technical education district with less than two thousand students, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Mr. C. Kevin Imes, Southwest Technical Education District of Yuma
Joel Todd, Cochise Technical District
One member who is affiliated with a major taxpayer organization, appointed by the Governor:
Ms. Connie Wilhelm
One member who represents a high-need vocation or industry in this State, appointed by the Governor:
Vacant
Notes: The career and technical education division of the Department of Education and the Department of Education shall lend technical support to the Task Force and provide any data, research or information the Task Force may request.
CONTACT: Catcher Baden, Senate Research Staff; Aaron Wonders, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: 12/15/16
EXPIRATION DATE: 12/31/2018
STATUTORY CITE: Laws 2016, Chapter 4
PURPOSE: To: (1) exercise general supervision over charter schools sponsored by the Board and to recommend legislation pertaining to charter schools to the Legislature; (2) grant charter status to qualifying applicants for charter schools; (3) adopt rules and policies for the Board; (4) delegate to the Superintendent of Public Instruction the execution of Board policies; and (5) prepare a budget necessary for expenditures for the proper maintenance of the Board and the accomplishment of its purposes.
House Three legislators as advisory members, appointed jointly by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Steve Montenegro, Vacant Z-1 House
Senate Three legislators as advisory members, appointed jointly by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Z-1 Senate Vacant
Other Four public members, appointed by the Governor and approved by the Senate:
Ms. Janna Day (1/15/2018)
Kathy Senseman (1/15/2018)
The Superintendent of Public Instruction or the Superintendent's designee:
Honorable Diane Douglas, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Arizona Department of Education
One teacher who provides classroom instruction at a charter school, appointed by the Governor and approved by the Senate:
Ms. Aracely Espinoza (3/17/2016)
Two representatives of the business community, appointed by the Governor and approved by the Senate:
Mr. Jake Logan (1/16/2017)
Matthew Mason (1/21/2019)
One operator of a charter school, appointed by the Governor and approved by the Senate:
Mr. Erik Twist, President, Great Hearts Academies
One public member who is a resident of a school district with 60% national school lunch eligibility and resides on an Indian Reservation, appointed by the Governor and approved by the Senate:
Vacant
Notes: Business and public members serve four-year staggered terms. Members are eligible for reimbursement of expenses. The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall serve a term that runs concurrently with the Superintendent's term of office. Legislators shall serve two-year terms that begin and end on the third Monday in January and that run concurrently with their respective terms of office. The Board shall annually elect a president and such other officers as it deems necessary from among its membership.
CONTACT: Catcher Baden, Senate Research Staff; Aaron Wonders, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE: 07/01/2024
STATUTORY CITE: A.R.S. 15-182; Laws 1994, 9th Special Session, Chapter 2, Sec. 18; Laws 1996, Chapter 356, Sec. 1; Laws 1997, Chapter 231, Sec. 2; Laws 2004, Chapter 257; Laws 2014, Chapter 247
PURPOSE: To: (1) identify the responsibilities and scope of the Department of Child Safety, its statutory mandates, policies and procedures; (2) identify areas for statutory improvement in the Child Safety System and recommend statutory and administrative changes; (3) monitor Department program effectiveness and recommend any statutory efficiencies that further the purpose to protect children; (4) review all semiannual reports on program outcomes released by the Department to the legislature for trends and areas for statutory improvement; (5) make recommendations on the membership and duties of any future legislative committee to oversee the Department of Child Safety; and (6) on or before December 15, 2015, submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate, and provide a copy of its report to the Secretary of State.
House Two members of the House of Representatives from different political parties and one appointed as Co-Chair, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Kate Brophy McGee (Co-Chair), Debbie McCune Davis
Senate Two members of the Senate from different political parties and one designated as Co-Chair, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Nancy Barto (Co-Chair), David Bradley
Other One representative from a foster care licensing agency, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Mr. Fred Chaffee
One public member who has significant experience with Child Safety, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Ms. Mimi Condon
One pediatrician who has experience with the Department or child fatalities, or both, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Dr. Cody Laraine Conklin-Aguilera
One foster parent, appointed by the Director of the Department of Child Safety:
Mr. Joe Jacober
One Child Safety worker or administrator with Child Safety worker knowledge, appointed by the Director of the Department of Child Safety:
Mr. Jason Keith
One former foster child, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Ms. Cherie Klavitter
One member of a law enforcement agency in this State, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Mr. Bill Montgomery, County Attorney
One representative of a Native American Tribe or Nation, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Ms. Deannah Neswood-Gishey, Director, LMSW, Tribal Social Services, Gila River Indian Community
One guardian ad litem, appointed by the Director of the Administrative Office of the Courts:
Mr. Bill Owsley, Office of Legal Advocate
CONTACT: Emily Mercado; Senate Research Staff; Rick Hazelton, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: 12/31/12, 12/15/15
EXPIRATION DATE: 12/31/16
STATUTORY CITE: Laws 2013, Chapter 220; 2nd Special Session, Laws 2014, Chapter 1, Laws 2015, Chapter 254, Sec. 1
PURPOSE: To: (1) advise the Director of the Department of Environmental Quality on the effectiveness of the small business stationary source technical and environmental compliance assistance program operated pursuant to A.R.S. 49-456; (2) make periodic reports to the Director and administrator on compliance of small business stationary source technical and environmental compliance assistance programs and any such program operated by a county; and (3) review information developed by the Department and any county for small business stationary sources to assure information is understandable by the general public and to advise the Director of its findings.
Other Two members who are owners or who represent owners of small business stationary sources, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Mr. David Gillespie, Car-Go Auto Repair, Inc. (9/30/2012)
Lenny Gulotta, Lenny's Truck and Auto (9/30/2012)
Two members who represent the general public and are not owners or representatives of owners of small business stationary sources, appointed by the Governor:
Vacant
Two members who are owners or who represent owners of small business stationary sources, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Vacant
One member representing the Department of Environmental Quality, appointed by the Director of the Department:
Vacant
Notes: Members serve staggered five-year terms. Required per Federal Clean Act.
CONTACT: Kaitlyn Neff, Senate Research Staff; Tom Savage, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE: 07/01/2017
STATUTORY CITE: A.R.S. 49-456; Laws 1992, Chapter 299, Sec. 63; Laws 1999, Chapter 262, Sec. 26; Laws 2000, Chapter 56; Laws 2014, Chapter 229
PURPOSE: To review the operations of the mainframe computers operated by the Legislative Computer Services division of the Legislative Council and to review the functions and activities of the personnel of the Legislative Computer Services division.
House Four members of the House of Representatives, appointed by the Chair of the Legislative Council:
Bob Robson (Co-Chair), Vacant Z-1 House
Senate Four members of the Senate, appointed by the Chair of the Legislative Council:
Z-2 Senate Vacant
CONTACT: Robin Hillyard, Senate Research Staff; Sharon Carpenter, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE: None
STATUTORY CITE: Created October 13, 1992 in a regular session of Legislative Council.
PURPOSE: To study and review: 1) the statutory framework to allow for enhanced opportunities to do businss while maintaining safe and prudent practices; 2) the regulatory framework for laser certification; and 3) the monitoring process in the use of cosmetic lasers.
House Three members of the House of Representatives Health Committee, not more than two members from the same political party, appointed by the Speaker of the House.
Heather Carter, Regina Cobb, Eric Meyer
Three members of the House of Representatives Commerce Committee, not more than two from the same political party with one from these members being appointed as chairman, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Diego Espinoza, Jay Lawrence, Warren H. Petersen (Chairman)
Notes: The committee shall submit a report regarding its findings on or before December 31, 2016 to the Governor, President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives.
CONTACT: Rick Hazelton, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: 12/31/16
EXPIRATION DATE: 9/30/2017
STATUTORY CITE:
PURPOSE: To (1) identify, examine and evaluate the needs of public institutions who provide instruction to pupils in preschool, kindergarten, grades one through twelve and postsecondary programs in Arizona; (2) provide recommendations on technology spending; and (3) provide analyses and recommendations. The Commission shall submit an annual report on or before December 1, regarding the Commission's activities to the Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President of the Senate, and the Secretary of State.
Other The Chief Executive Officer of the Arizona Early Childhood Development and Health Board or the Chief Executive Officer's designee:
Mr. Josh Allen, First Things First, Chief Information Officer
One officer or employee of a school district located in a county with a population of 800,000 persons or more who has expertise in technology, appointed by the Governor:
Mr. Jeffery Billings
The Chief Technology Managers, or the Managers' designees, of each of the Universities under the jurisdiction of the Arizona Board of Regents:
Mr. Steve Burrell, Chief Information Officer, Northern Arizona University
Derek Masseth, Deputy Chief Information Officer, University of Arizona
Gordon Wishon, Chief Information Officer, Arizona State University
One officer or employee of a school district located in a county with a population of less than 800,000 persons who has expertise in technology, appointed by the Governor:
Mr. Dean Farar
One officer or employee of a charter school located in a county with a population of 800,000 persons or more who has expertise in technology, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Mr. Aaron Hale, Executive Director, Legacy Traditional School (8/18/2015)
One member of the business community, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Mr. Rick Krug (8/18/2015)
One representative of the business community, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Mr. Rod Lenniger (9/26/2015)
The Superintendent of Public Instruction or the Superintendent's designee:
Mr. Mark Masterson, Arizona Department of Education
One officer or employee of a charter school located in a county with a population of less than 800,000 persons who has expertise in technology, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Mr. Richard J. Ogston (8/18/2015)
The Director of the Arizona Department of Administration or the Director's designee:
Mr. Jason Simpson, Arizona Department of Administration
The Chief Technology Manager, or the Manager's designee, of a community college district located in a county with a population of less than 800,000 persons who has expertise in technology, appointed by the Governor:
Vacant
The Chief Technology Manager, or the Manager's designee, of a community college district located in a county with a population of 800,000 persons or more who has expertise in technology, appointed by the Governor:
Vacant
Notes: The initial appointed members shall assign themselves by lot to terms of two, three and four years in office. All subsequent appointed members of the Commission shall serve four year terms. Members of the Commission shall elect a Chair from among the members of the Commission.
CONTACT: Catcher Baden, Senate Research Staff; Aaron Wonders, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: 12/01/10
EXPIRATION DATE: 07/01/2020
STATUTORY CITE: Laws 2010, Chapter 334; Laws 2013, Chapter 251; Laws 2014, Chapter 229
PURPOSE: To review the information provided to the State Treasurer as prescribed in A.R.S. 35-501 and to ascertain the bonded indebtedness of all taxing jurisdictions and the relationship to the appropriate debt limitation. The Commission shall report its findings and recommendations in writing to the Governor and the Legislature.
Other Three private citizens knowledgeable in the area of finance or bond financing, appointed jointly by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Mr. Jim Brodnax (12/30/2017)
Jennifer Stielow, Arizona Tax Research Association (7/31/2018)
Meyer Turken, Turken Industrial Properties (12/30/2017)
The State Treasurer to serve as Chair:
Mr. Jeff DeWitt, State Treasurer
Notes: Appointed members serve three-year terms. Appointments to fill a vacancy resulting from other than expiration of the term are for the unexpired portion of the term. Appointed members are eligible to receive fifty dollars per day for time spent in the performance of their duties, to be paid from State Treasurer appropriations. The Commission shall meet at least annually and at the call of the Chair.
CONTACT: Carolyn Speroni, Senate Research Staff; Jennifer Thomsen, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE: 07/01/2026
STATUTORY CITE: A.R.S. 35-504; Laws 1996, 7th Special Session, Chapter 1, Sec. 6; Laws 1999, Chapter 19; Laws 2014, Chapter 229; Laws 2015, Chapter 221, Sec. 3
PURPOSE: To review and recommend changes to the process and conditions of the delegation of authority by a parent or custodian of a child to an attorney-in-fact. The Committee may also review and recommend programs and services that strengthen the family and provide prevention, intervention, and treatment for abused and neglected children.
House Three members of the House of Representatives with one acting as Chairman appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
John M. Allen (Chairman), Rebecca Rios, Kelly Townsend
Other One representative of a government reform advocacy organization appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Mr. Andrew Brown, Foundation for Government Accountability
One representative of a child care association appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Mr. Ronald Johnson, Arizona Catholic Conference
One representative of a child welfare organization appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Ms. Beth Rosenberg, Children's Action Alliance
One representative of a faith based children's services organization appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Mr. Mark Upton, Christian Family Care
Notes: The Committee shall submit a report by December 1, 2016 to the Speaker of the House, the President of the Senate, the Governor and Secretary of State.
CONTACT: Michael Hans, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: 12/01/16
EXPIRATION DATE:
STATUTORY CITE:
PURPOSE: To hold legislative hearings on the use of Community Services Block Grants. The Committee is federally required to meet at least every three years pursuant to the Code of Federal Regulations.
House Five members of the House of Representatives, one designated as Co-Chair, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Kate Brophy McGee, Sally Gonzales, Juan Jose Mendez, Justin Olson, Thomas R. Shope (Co-Chair)
Senate Five members of the Senate, one designated as Co-Chair, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Nancy Barto (Co-Chair), Katie Hobbs, Debbie Lesko, Robert Meza, Bob Worsley
CONTACT: Amber Witter, Senate Research Staff; Ingrid Garvey, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE: None
STATUTORY CITE: United States Public Law 105-285
PURPOSE: To conduct a study of the management of diabetes for children on the premises of child care facilities.
House Three members of the House of Representatives, no more than two from the same political party and one as Chairman, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Kate Brophy McGee, Heather Carter (Chairman), Randall Friese
Other Two health professionals or nurse practitioners, or their designee, licensed pursuant to Title 32, Chapters 13, 14, 15, 17 or 25, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dr. Dawn Barcellona, University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix, District Medical Group
Rachel Calendo, Cardon Children's Medical Center
One parent of a child aged 6 or younger who has Diabetes appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Ms. Juliaette Chamberlain
One member of the American Diabetes Association appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Ms. Anne Dennis, American Diabetes Association
One member who is a representative of the Arizona Child Care Association appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Mr. James Emch, Valley Child Care and Learning Centers
One owner, operator or administrator of a child care facility with a county population below two million appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Ms. Kim Miller, Climbing Caterpillars Child Care
CONTACT: Rick Hazelton, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE: 12/01/2016
STATUTORY CITE:
PURPOSE: To: (1) examine digital teaching and learning programs in other states; (2) study the potential benefits of implementing new digital teaching and learning programs or modifying existing programs in this State; and (3) analyze potential methods to implement new digital teaching and learning programs or modify existing programs in this State. The Committee shall submit an annual report regarding its findings and recommendations for administrative or legislative action on or before December 15 to the Governor, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives and provide a copy to the Secretary of State.
House Three members of the House of Representatives, not more than two from the same political party and one designated as Co-Chair, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Paul Boyer (Co-Chair), Bob Thorpe
Senate Three members of the Senate, not more than two from the same political party, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Sylvia Allen (Co-Chair), David Bradley, Steve Smith
Other One superintendent of a school district in this State or principal of a school that is part of a school district, appointed by the Speaker of the House Representatives:
Mr. Calvin Baker, Superintendent, Vail Unified School District
One member who has extensive experience in independent program evaluation of technology initiatives, appointed by the Governor:
Mr. Jaime Casap
One operator, principal or superintendent of a charter school in this State, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Ms. Mori Creamer, Primavera Tech
The Superintendent of Public Instruction, or the Superintendent's designee:
Honorable Diane Douglas, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Arizona Department of Education
One member who has extensive experience with mobile device and connectivity infrastructure, appointed by the Governor:
Mr. Kevin Kappler, Cox Biz Operations
One teacher in this State, who provides instruction in one or more grades in an elementary school, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Ms. Lizyvette Lopez, Mary L. Welty Elementary School
One teacher in this State, who provides instruction in one or more grades in a high school, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Mr. Derek Palmer
One member who has extensive digital educational content experience tied to curriculum and learning standards, appointed by the Governor:
Ms. Kelly Van Sande, Arizona Virtual Academy
One member of a private sector business community in this State who has expertise in workforce development, who is an owner or employee of a business that has fewer than five hundred employees and that does not sell products or services to public schools in this State, appointed by the Governor:
Vacant
CONTACT: Catcher Baden, Senate Research Staff; Aaron Wonders, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: 12/15/15, 12/15/16, 12/15/17, 12/15/18, 12/15/19, 12/15/20
EXPIRATION DATE: 06/30/2020
STATUTORY CITE: Laws 2015, Chapter 32, Sec. 1
PURPOSE: To: (1) study the breeding of pets by licensed and unlicensed breeders in this State and other states; (2) review data regarding the protection of pets, consumers, pet dealers and pet breeders from existing regulatory models in this State and other states; and (3) study options to encourage spay or neuter clinics, adoption of dogs or cats and healthy breeding of dogs and cats. On or before December 31, 2016 the Committee shall submit a report regarding its findings and recommendations to the Governor, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives and provide a copy of this report to the Secretary of State.
House Two members of the House of Representatives from different political parties and one designated as Co-Chair, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representative:
Z-1 House Vacant
Senate Two members of the Senate from different political parties and one designated as Co-Chair, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Lynne Pancrazi, Don Shooter (Co-Chair)
Other One faculty or staff member from a university under the jurisdiction of the Arizona Board of Regents who is familiar with the animal care standards of the United States Department of Agriculture under the Animal Welfare Act, appointed by the President of the Arizona Board of Regents:
Vacant z-11 Other
One member with expertise as a breeder licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Vacant
One member who is a pet dealer, as defined in Section 44-1799, ARS, who has experience with the purchase of dogs or cats from breeders, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Vacant
One member with experience with animal sheltering or rescue, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Vacant
One member with experience with dog or cat breeding and who is exempt from the breeder licensing requirements of the United States Department of Agriculture, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Vacant
Notes: The Legislature shall provide staff and support services to the Committee. The Committee shall meet at the State Capitol or at other locations as the Co-Chairs deem necessary or convenient and all meetings shall be open to the public.
CONTACT: Grant Hanna, Senate Research Staff; Diana Clay, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: 12/31/16
EXPIRATION DATE: 9/30/17
STATUTORY CITE: Laws 2016, Chapter 351
PURPOSE: To: (1) make grants from the driving under the influence abatement fund to political subdivisions and tribal governments that apply for monies for enforcement purposes, prosecutorial and judicial activities and alcohol abuse treatment services related to preventing and abating driving or operating under the influence occurrences in a motor vehicle or a motorized watercraft; (2) make grants from the Driving Under the Influence Abatement Fund to innovative programs that use emerging technologies to educate, prevent or deter occurrences of driving or operating under the influence in a motor vehicle or a motorized watercraft; and (3) receive quarterly reports from the entities receiving grants and evaluate their effectiveness. The Council may make additional grants to the recipients and oversee the progress of those programs. On or before December 1 of each year the Council will submit a written report on the effectiveness of the grants provided in reducing the incidence of driving or operating under the influence to the Governor, The Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President of the Senate, and provide a copy of this report to the Secretary of State and the Director of the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records.
Other One County Attorney, appointed by the Governor:
Mr. Bradley Beauchamp, Gila County Attorney
One municipal law enforcement member, appointed by the Governor:
Mr. Donald Engler
One public member, appointed by the Governor:
Ms. Linda Gray
The Director of the Governor's Office of Highway Safety as an advisory member:
Mr. Alberto Gutier, Director, Governor's Office of Highway Safety
The Assistant Director for the Motor Vehicle Division of the Department of Transportation or the Assistant Director's Designee:
Mr. Eric Jorgensen
The Director of the Department of Public Safety or the Director's designee as an advisory member:
Mr. Frank Milstead, Director, Department of Public Safety
One County Law Enforcement member who is appointed by the Governor on the recommendation of an Arizona County Sheriff's Association:
Sheriff Leon Wilmot, Yuma County Sheriff
One member of the public, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Vacant
One member of the public, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Vacant
One City Prosecutor, appointed by the Governor:
Vacant
Notes: The voting members of the Council shall annually elect a chair from among the members. The Council may use the facilities for meeting and the staff of the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission. Non-advisory members serve three year staggered terms.
CONTACT: Amber Witter, Senate Research Staff; Katy Proctor, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: December 1, annually
EXPIRATION DATE: 07/01/2024
STATUTORY CITE: A.R.S. 28-1303; Laws 1998, Chapter 302, Sec. 18: Laws 1999, Chapter 262, Sec. 8; Laws 2001, Chapter 95, Sec. 3; Laws 2004, Chapter 254, Sec. 4; Laws 2014, Chapter 229
PURPOSE: To determine and report to the Legislature by January 15 annually on Arizona personal income, and estimated percentage change per capita of total estimated personal income for the current and next fiscal year. The Commission shall determine and publish annually by November 15 the maximum amount from revenues available for legislative appropriation or the succeeding fiscal year.
Other The Director of the Department of Revenue or the Director's designee to serve as Chair:
Mr. David Briant, Director, Department of Revenue
One member knowledgeable in the field of economics, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Mr. Alan Maguire (8/9/2014)
One member knowledgeable in the field of economics, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Mr. Elliott Pollack, Elliott D. Pollack & Company (10/22/2015)
Notes: Appointed members serve two-year terms and are eligible for reimbursement of certain expenses.
CONTACT: Bill Ritz, Senate Research Staff; Michael Madden, House Research Staff; DOR
REPORT DATE: January 15, annually
EXPIRATION DATE: None
STATUTORY CITE: A.R.S. 41-561 and 41-562; Laws 1978, Chapter 212; Laws 1993, Chapter 112, Sec. 14 and Chapter 252, Sec. 6, Laws 2016, Chapter 156
PURPOSE: To: (1) look at data on educational needs and resources; (2) encourage educational research; (3) develop educational financing proposals; and (4) formulate policies to improve education. The Commission is part of a compact with other states.
House Two members of the House of Representatives, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Heather Carter, Franklin M. Pratt
Senate Two members of the Senate, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Sylvia Allen, Kimberly Yee
Other Two members, appointed by the Governor:
Mr. Jaime Molera
Marcelino Varona Jr., Principal, Nogales High School
One head of a state agency or institution, appointed by the Governor:
Vacant
CONTACT: Catcher Baden, Senate Research Staff; Aaron Wonders, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE: None
STATUTORY CITE: A.R.S. 15-1901; Laws 1980, Chapter 161; Laws 1981, Chapter 1, Sec. 2
PURPOSE: To monitor emergencies declared by the Governor; to make recommendations to the Governor; and to declare emergencies when the Governor is unavailable.
House The Speaker of the House of Representatives or the Speaker's designee, as an advisory member:
David M. Gowan
Senate The President of the Senate or the President's designee, as an advisory member:
Andy Biggs
Other The Attorney General or the Attorney General's designee:
Mr. Mark Brnovich, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
The Director of the Arizona Department of Administration or the Director's designee:
Mr. Craig Brown, Director, Arizona Department of Administration
The Director of Water Resources or the Director's designee:
Mr. Thomas Buschatzke, Director, Department of Water Resources
The Director of Environmental Quality or the Director's designee:
Mr. Misael Cabrera, Director, Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (7/1/2021)
The Director of the Department of Health Services or the Director's designee:
Dr. Cara Christ, Director, Department of Health Services
The Governor or the Governor's designee:
Honorable Doug Ducey, Governor
The Director of the Arizona Department of Transportation or the Director's designee:
Mr. John Halikowski, Director, Department of Transportation
The Director of the Department of Agriculture or the Director's designee:
Mr. Mark Killian, Director, Arizona Department of Agriculture
The Adjutant General or the Adjutant General's designee:
Major General Michael McGuire, Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs
The Director of the Department of Public Safety or the Director's designee:
Mr. Frank Milstead, Director, Department of Public Safety
The Secretary of State or the Secretary of State's designee:
Honorable Michele Reagan, Secretary of State
The Director of the Division of Emergency Management or the Director's designee:
Ms. Wendy Smith-Reeve, Director, Arizona Division of Emergency Management
CONTACT: Alex Vidal, Senate Research Staff; Rick Hazelton, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE: 07/01/2021
STATUTORY CITE: A.R.S. 26-304; Laws 1971, Chapter 51; Laws 1973, Chapter 158; Laws 1974, Chapter 136; Laws 1981, Chapter 149; Laws 1983, Chapter 195; Laws 1984, Chapter 187, Sec. 3; Laws 1986, Chapter 330, Sec. 2; Laws 1992, Chapter 156, Sec. 7; Laws 1995, Chapter 240, Sec. 10; Laws 1998, Chapter 134; Laws 2014, Chapter 229; Laws 2015, Chapter 71, Sec. 1
PURPOSE: To: (1) identify, examine and evaluate the needs of qualified students who receive an empowerment scholarship account; (2) review the funding levels, process, duration and execution of and the authority by which qualified students receive special education services through the empowerment scholarship account program pursuant to Section 15-2402, Arizona Revised Statues; (3) research and evaluate the differences between receiving special education services through a public or charter school and the empowerment scholarship account program; (4) provide analyses and recommendations to improve delivery of special education services to qualified students; and (5) examine whether a child with special needs who receives an empowerment scholarship account monies should be allowed to continue to receive monies allocated pursuant to Title 15, Chapter 19, Arizona Revised Statutes, until the child reaches twenty-two years of age if the child's individualized education program team determines that the child is likely to graduate from high school by the time the child reaches twenty-two years of age. The Committee shall submit a report regarding its findings and recommendations on or before December 31, 2015 to the Governor, the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Superintendent of Public Instruction and provide a copy to the Secretary of State.
House Two members of the House of Representatives from different political parties and one designated as Co-Chair, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Kate Brophy McGee (Co-Chair), Lisa A. Otondo
Senate Two members of the Senate from different political parties and one designated as Co-Chair, appointed by the President of the Senate:
David Bradley (Co-Chair), Steve Yarbrough
Other One public school psychologist from a county with a population of at least one million two hundred thousand persons, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Dr. Kelly Anderson
The Superintendent of Public Instruction or the Superintendent's designee:
Honorable Diane Douglas, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Arizona Department of Education (9/30/2016)
One special education teacher from a county with a population of at least one million two hundred thousand persons, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Ms. Marcia Karls, Deer Valley School District, Park Meadows School
One public school psychologist who is from a county with less than one million two hundred thousand persons appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Ms. Alicia Miller, Florence School District
One parent of a current empowerment scholarship account recipient, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Ms. Caryn Plummer (9/30/2016)
One parent of a current empowerment scholarship account recipient, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Mrs. Andrea Weck-Robertson
One special education teacher from a county with a population of less than one million two hundred thousand persons, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Ms. Michelle Wood, Special Education Coordinator, Vail Unified School District
CONTACT: Catcher Baden, Senate Research Staff; Aaron Wonders, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: 12/31/15
EXPIRATION DATE: 09/30/2016
STATUTORY CITE: Laws 2015, Chapter 225, Sec. 2
PURPOSE: To conduct sunset and sunrise hearings for state agencies, boards and commissions that fall within the purview of the House Federalism and States' Rights Committee.
House Five members of the House of Representatives, not more than three from the same political party and one appointed as Chair, appointed by the Chairman of the House Federalism and States' Rights Committee.
Noel W. Campbell (Chair), Bob Thorpe, Kelly Townsend, Ceci Velasquez, Bruce Wheeler
CONTACT: Justin Riches, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE:
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PURPOSE: To collaborate with federal government regarding federal forest management within our borders for the long-term health of Arizona's forests. To examine policies and activities for forest landscape restoration, including post-fire harvest restoration. To support communities affected by federal forest restoration management inaction. To ensure local communities have adequate input and opportunity to mitigate fire damage, as well as participate in ongoing positive economic activities that create jobs and restore our lands.
House Five Members from the House:
Brenda Barton (Co-Chair), Russell Bowers, Albert Hale, Lisa A. Otondo, Franklin M. Pratt (Co-Chair)
CONTACT: Tom Savage, House Research
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE:
STATUTORY CITE: Ad Hoc
PURPOSE: To study the establishment of gold bond systems, including programs already established in other states or countries, which provide secure holding for honest money and preferred financing at lower than market interest rates.
NOTE: The committee will submit a report by December 31, 2016, to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, President of the Senate, Governor and Secretary of State.
House Four members of the House of Representatives with one member acting as Chairman, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Diego Espinoza, Mark Finchem (Chairman), Jay Lawrence, Darin Mitchell
Other One member who is a professor at a public university in Arizona, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Mr. William Stan Ackroyd
One member who specializes in government accounting and gold grams appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Mr. Joe Cobb
One member familiar with usage of gold as a currency appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Mr. Larry Hilton, United Precious Metals Assoc.
One member who specializes in taxation and spending appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representtives.
Mr. Griff Straw
One member who is an expert on the gold standards and precious metals appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dr. Keith Weiner, Gold Standard Institute
CONTACT: Paul Benny, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: 12/31/16
EXPIRATION DATE: 12/31/2016
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PURPOSE: To: (1) develop, maintain, and amend, as necessary, a long-range general plan for the development of the governmental mall; (2) encourage public agencies to enter into intergovernmental agreements or contracts as necessary to implement the general plan; (3) review and approve or disapprove in writing requests for permission to develop structures or sites or award construction contracts for new buildings or improvements within the governmental mall; (4) review all planning activities within the governmental mall boundaries; and (5) publish an annual report on the issues brought before the Commission and its recommendations.
House The Speaker of the House or the Speakers designee, as an advisory member:
Lela Alston
Senate The President of the Senate or the President's designee, as an advisory member:
Judy Burges
Other One member of the public, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Mr. Kevin DeMenna, DeMenna and Associates (9/7/2015)
One member who has experience in land planning or architecture, appointed by the Governor:
Ms. Vanessa Hickman (1/16/2017)
One member of the public, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Mrs. Karen Johnson (8/22/2014)
Two members, one of whom shall have experience in urban planning, appointed by the Mayor of the City of Phoenix:
Mr. Don Keuth, Director, Phoenix Community Alliance
Vacant
The Chair of the Historical Advisory Commission established in A.R.S. 41-151.20 or the Chair's designee:
Dr. Susan Shaffer Nahmias Ph.D., Arizona Historical Advisory Commission
The Director of the Department of Administration or the Director's designee:
Ms. Nicole Ong, Arizona Department of Administration
One member, appointed by the Chair of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors:
Mr. Jason Rodgers, Visionary Properties (12/31/2017)
One member who has experience in county planning, appointed by the Chair of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors:
Ms. Carol Shuler (12/31/2017)
One member, appointed by the Governor:
Vacant
Notes: Appointed members shall serve three-year terms. The Commission shall elect a Chair from among its membership. Advisory members are not eligible to vote and do not count for the purpose of determining a quorum. Members are eligible for reimbursement of expenses. A member of the Commission who is more than one hundred years of age may vote by proxy. If a member of the Commission is more than one hundred years of age, five other members of the Commission constitute a quorum.
CONTACT: Robin Hillyard, Senate Research Staff; Sharon Carpenter, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: Annually
EXPIRATION DATE: 07/01/2025
STATUTORY CITE: A.R.S. 41-1361 & 41-1362; Laws 1985, Chapter 23; Laws 1985, Chapter 350; Laws 1988, Chapter 160; Laws 1995, Chapter 70; Laws 1996, Chapter 7; Laws 2001, Chapter 91; Laws 2011, Chapter 18; Laws 2014, Chapter 229
PURPOSE: To: (1) review and approve proposed rules; (2) consider the economic impact of proposed rules; and (3) consider the effect of the proposed rules on small business. The Council shall submit a report of its activities and findings to the Governor and Legislature by July 31, annually.
Other Two public members, one of whom shall be an attorney licensed to practice law in this State, appointed by the Governor, and confirmed by the Senate:
Mr. Christopher Ames (1/21/2019)
Steven Voeller (1/21/2019)
One member from a list of three non-legislators, submitted by the President of the Senate and appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate:
Honorable Brenda Burns (1/15/2018)
One member representing the public interest, appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate:
Mr. Michael Lofton (1/16/2017)
The Director or the Assistant Director of the Department of Administration as an ex-officio member, who serves as Chair and is responsible for administering the Council:
Ms. Nicole Ong, Arizona Department of Administration
One member from a list of three non-legislators, submitted by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate:
Mr. John Sundt (1/15/2018)
One member representing the business community, appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate:
Ms. Connie Wilhelm (1/16/2017)
Notes: The Council shall elect a Vice Chair from its membership. The Governor's appointees serve staggered three-year terms. Appointments to fill a vacancy are for the unexpired portion of a term only. Members of the Council are eligible to receive compensation in an amount of two hundred dollars for each day on which the Council meets and for reimbursement of expenses. The Council shall meet at least once a month at a time and place set by the Chair. The annual report shall include: (1) a list of agency rules approved or returned pursuant to A.R.S. 41-1052; (2) a list of agencies not certifying compliance as provided in A.R.S. 41-1091; and (3) a list of agencies that report a lack of progress pursuant to A.R.S. 41-1056, subsection H.
CONTACT: Robin Hillyard, Senate Research Staff; Sharon Carpenter, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: July 31, annually
EXPIRATION DATE: 07/01/2017
STATUTORY CITE: A.R.S. 41-1051; Laws 1986, Chapter 232, Sec. 5; Laws 1994, Chapter 363, Sec. 23; Laws 1995, Chapter 37, and Chapter 251, Sec. 8; Laws 1997, Chapter 59; Laws 1998, Chapter 57, Sec. 44; Laws 1999, Chapter 300, Sec. 23; Laws 2003, Chapter 104, Laws 2007, Chapter 85; Laws 2010, Chapter 287; Laws 2012, Chapter 352
PURPOSE: The committee shall research and report on Constable and Assistant/Deputy Constable duties, Constable and Assistant/Deputy Constable salaries, calculating Constable and Assistant/Deputy Constable salaries on workload instead of population, and current statutes that regulate Constables and Assistant/Deputy Constables.
House Three members from the House of Representatives, not more than two from the same political party, and one appointed as Chair, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Russell Bowers (Chair), Mark A. Cardenas, Anthony Kern
Other One justice of the peace who is from a county with a population of less than one million persons who is appointed by the presiding justice of the peace of a county with a population of more than one million persons.
Honorable Keith Bee
Two public members, one of whom is from a county with a population of one million persons or more and who is appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Mr. Sam Grimes
Lester Pearce
Two constables, one of whom is from a county with a population of one millions persons or more and one of whom is from a county with a population of less than one million persons and who is appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Constable Kevin Jones
Vince Roberts
Interested association members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Mrs. Jennifer Marson, Arizona Associations of Counties
Craig Sullivan, County Supervisors Association
Gerald Williams, North Valley Justice Court
Mark Zinman
One justice of the peace who is from a county with a population of one million persons or more appointed by the presiding justice of the peace of a county with a population of more than one million persons.
Honorable Keith Russell
Notes: The committee may: request information, data and reports from any constable, county, state agency or political subdivision of this state. If possible, information must be provided electronically. If requested, a constable, county, state agency or political subdivision of this state shall provide information, date and reports.
CONTACT: Casey Baird, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE: 6/30/2016
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PURPOSE: To study licensing doulas and covering doula services under Arizona's Medicaid programs.
House Three members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives with one acting as Chairman.
Lela Alston, Regina Cobb, Kelly Townsend (Chairman)
CONTACT: Rick Hazelton, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: 12/01/16
EXPIRATION DATE:
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PURPOSE: To discuss topics, priorities and strategies to enhance relations between Arizona and other nations. Examine ways to build and maintain diplomatic and commercial activities internationally. Find strategies to enhance mutually held commerce-related infrastructure priorities for border nations. Recommend how to achieve greater connectivity between the higher education systems for all countries and improve our presence outside Arizona. Invite all of Arizona to coordinate together in this effort.
House Three members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives with one member appointed as Chairman.
Charlene R. Fernandez, Tony Rivero, Bob Robson (Chair)
Six members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives acting as Ex Officio Members.
David M. Gowan, David Livingston, Eric Meyer, Steve Montenegro, Rebecca Rios, Bruce Wheeler
CONTACT: Diana O'Dell, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE:
EXPIRATION DATE:
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PURPOSE: To study the contact lens industry in Arizona, including pricing and patient health and any incentives offered.
House Three members of the House of Representatives, not more than two from the same political party, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, with one appointed to serve as Chair.
Heather Carter (Chair), Randall Friese, Warren H. Petersen
Other A representative of an Arizona-based Retailer's Association appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Ms. Michelle Ahlmer, Arizona Retailers Association
An ophthalmologist from Arizona Ophthalmological Society appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dr. Daniel Briceland
A representative of a Contact Lens Manufacturer appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Mr. Jeff Buel, Johnson & Johnson
An optometrist from AZ Optometric Association appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dr. Annette Hanian
A representative from the Goldwater Institute.
Mr. Michael Hunter, Goldwater Institute
A representative of an online contact lens retailer appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Mr. Jay Magure, 1800CONTACTS
A representative from a "Big Box" contact lens retailer appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Mr. Art Salas, Costco Wholesale
A representative of a Consumer Advocate's Association appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Z1 Vacant
Notes: If warranted, the Committee shall release findings and recommendations for future State and Federal action by December 31, 2015.
CONTACT: Rick Hazelton, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE: 12/31/2015
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PURPOSE: The committee shall develop recommendations regarding the following:
(1) The use, maintenance and effective date of any requirements for a computer process that allows for the electronic transmission and responses to requests for prior authorization of prescription drug benefits.
(2) A uniform prior authorization form for prescription drug benefits that is designed to be electronically available and transmissible through the use of a computer process.
The committee shall submit a written report of its findings and recommendations for legislative action on or before December 31, 2013.
House Three members of the House of Representatives, not more than three from the same political party, with one member appointed as Chairman, appointed by the Speaker of the House.
Kate Brophy McGee, Heather Carter (Chair), Eric Meyer
Other Two members who are representative of different types of health care insurers licensed pursuant to Title 20, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Mr. Nic Hiner, Health Net of Arizona, Inc. (12/31/2013)
Kim Kelley, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (12/31/2013)
One member of an organization that supports patients who have chronic health conditions, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Mr. Brian Hummell, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
One member who is a pharmacist who is licensed pursuant to Title 32, Chapter 18 who has experience in processing prior authorizations, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Ms. Kelly Ridgway, Arizona Pharmacy Association (12/31/2013)
One member who is a nurse practitioner licensed pursuant to Title 32, Chapter 15, certified to prescribe prescription drugs, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dr. Jason Shuffitt
One medical doctor licensed pursuant to Title 32, Chapter 13 certified to prescribe prescription drugs, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dr. Susan Whitely, Healthy Outlook Family Medicine
CONTACT: Rick Hazelton, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE: 12/31/2013
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PURPOSE: The purpose of this committee is to analyze the impact and potential unintended consequences of removing the enrollment threshold in order for provisional college districts to seek accreditation.
House Three members of the House of Representatives, not more than two from the same political party, and one appointed as Chairman, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
J. Christopher Ackerley (Chairman), Rosanna Gabaldón, Bob Thorpe
Other One representative from the Gila Provisional Community College District appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
President Samuel Moorhead, Gila Provisional Community College District
One representative from a statewide organization that represents community college districts appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dr. Jeanne Swarthout, President, Northland Pioneer College
One representative from the Santa Cruz Provisional Community College District, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dr. Marcelino Jr. Varona, Nogales High School
CONTACT: Aaron Wonders, House Majority Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE: 12/31/2015
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PURPOSE: To explore the need for resources to specifically address traumatic brain injury (TBI); receive professional and public input regarding the applications, availability, and benefits of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) as related to treatment of TBI; and to make recommendations related to policy and/or legislative proposals.
House Three members of the House of Representatives, not more than two from the same political party, with one acting as Chairman appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Regina Cobb, Mark Finchem (Chairman), Eric Meyer
Other One member specializing in healthcare costs performance utilization appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Mr. Saad Allawi
One representative of a law enforcement association appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dr. Levi Bolton, Executive Director, Arizona Police Association
One chief of a fire department or district in Arizona, or designee, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Chief Kara Kalkbrenner, City of Phoenix Fire Chief
One employee from a university in Arizona with experience with traumatic brain injuries appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dr. William D. "Scott" Killgore, University of Arizona, Department of Psychiatry
One medical doctor with experience with emergency medical services in Arizona appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dr. Gary A. Smith, Family Doctors of Arizona, LLC
One representative of a professional sports team medical staff in Arizona appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Vacant
One representative of a veterans' organization with experience with traumatic brain injuries appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Vacant
CONTACT: Liam Maher, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: 12/01/16
EXPIRATION DATE: 12/1/2016
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PURPOSE: To conduct sunset and sunrise hearings for state agencies, boards and commissions that fall within the purview of the House Agriculture and Water Committee.
House Five members of the House of Representatives, not more than three from the same political party and one appointed as Chair, appointed by the Chairman of the House Agriculture and Water Committee:
Brenda Barton, Juan Escamilla, Karen Fann (Chair), Thomas R. Shope, Vacant Z-1 House
CONTACT: Gina Kash, House Majority Research
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE:
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PURPOSE: To conduct sunset and sunrise hearings for state agencies, boards and commissions that fall within the purview of the Hose Agriculture, Water and Lands Committee.
House Five members of the House of Representatives, not more than three from the same political party and one appointed as Chair, appointed by the Chairman of the House Agriculture, Water and Lands Committee:
Brenda Barton (Chair), Jennifer D. Benally, Rosanna Gabaldón, Darin Mitchell, Thomas R. Shope
CONTACT: Tom Savage, House Research
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE:
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PURPOSE: To conduct sunset and sunrise hearings for state agencies, boards and commissions that fall within the purview of the House Appropriations Committee.
House Five members of the House, not more than three from the same political party and one appointed as Chair, appointed by the Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee:
Lela Alston, Chad Campbell
CONTACT: Jennifer Thomsen, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE: None
STATUTORY CITE:
PURPOSE: To conduct sunset and sunrise hearings for state agencies, boards and commissions that fall within the purview of the House Appropriations Committee.
House Five members of the House of Representatives, not more than three from the same political party and one appointed as Chair, appointed by the Chairman of Appropriations.
Vince Leach, Eric Meyer
CONTACT: Jennifer Thomsen, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE:
STATUTORY CITE:
PURPOSE: To conduct sunset and sunrise hearings for state agencies, boards and commissions that fall within the purview of the House Appropriations Committee.
House Five members of the House, not more than three from the same political party and one appointed as Chair, appointed by the Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee:
Justin Olson
CONTACT: Jennifer Thomsen, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE: None
STATUTORY CITE:
PURPOSE: To conduct sunset and sunrise hearings for state agencies, boards and commissions that fall within the purview of the House Appropriations Committee.
House Five members of the House of Representatives, not more than three from the same political party and one appointed as Chair, appointed by the Chairman of Appropriations.
Justin Olson (Chair), Warren H. Petersen
CONTACT: Jennifer Thomsen, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE:
STATUTORY CITE:
PURPOSE: To conduct sunset and sunrise hearings for state agencies, boards and commissions that fall within the purview of the House Appropriations Committee.
House Five members of the House, not more than three from the same political party and one appointed as Chair, appointed by the Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee:
Michelle B. Ugenti-Rita, Vacant Z-1 House (Chair)
CONTACT: Jennifer Thomsen, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE: None
STATUTORY CITE:
PURPOSE: To conduct sunset and sunrise hearings for state agencies, boards and commissions that fall within the purview of the House Appropriations Committee.
Senate Five members of the House of Representatives, not more than three from the same political party and one appointed as Chair, appointed by the Chairman of Appropriations.
Andrew Sherwood
CONTACT: Jennifer Thomsen, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE:
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PURPOSE: To conduct sunset and sunrise hearings for state agencies, boards and commissions that fall within the purview of the House Banking and Financial Services Committee.
House Five members of the House of Representatives, not more than three from the same political party and one appointed as Chairman, appointed by the Chair of House Banking and Financial Services Committee.
Kate Brophy McGee (Chair), Rosanna Gabaldón, Debbie McCune Davis, Jill Norgaard, Jeff Weninger
CONTACT: Paul Benny, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE:
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PURPOSE: To conduct sunset and sunrise hearings for state agencies, boards and commissions that fall within the purview of the House Children and Family Affairs Committee.
House Five members of the House of Representatives, not more than three from the same political party and one appointed as Chair, appointed by the Chairman of the House Children and Family Affairs Committee.
John M. Allen (Chair), Kate Brophy McGee, Sally Ann Gonzales, Phil Lovas, Juan Jose Mendez
CONTACT: Rick Hazelton, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE:
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PURPOSE: To conduct sunset and sunrise hearings for state agencies, boards and commissions that fall within the purview of the House Commerce Committee.
House Five members of the House of Representatives, not more than three from the same political party and one appointed as Chair, appointed by the Chairman of House Commerce Committee.
Diego Espinoza, Stefanie Mach, Jill Norgaard, Warren H. Petersen (Chairman), Tony Rivero
CONTACT: Diana O'Dell, House Research
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE:
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PURPOSE: To conduct sunset and sunrise hearings for state agencies, boards and commissions that fall within the purview of the House Commerce Committee.
House Five members of the House of Representatives, not more than three from the same political party, and one appointed to serve as Chairman, appointed by the Chairman of the House Commerce Committee.
Diego Espinoza, Stefanie Mach, Jill Norgaard, Warren H. Petersen (Chair), Tony Rivero
CONTACT: Diana O'Dell, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE: None
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PURPOSE: To conduct sunset and sunrise hearings for state agencies, boards and commissions that fall within the purview of the House County and Municipal Affairs Committee.
House Five members of the House of Representatives, not more than three from the same political party and one appointed as Chair, appointed by the Chairman of the County and Municipal Affairs Committee.
Lela Alston, Doug Coleman (Chair), Karen Fann, Celeste Plumlee, Tony Rivero
CONTACT: Amanda Barnes, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE:
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PURPOSE: To conduct sunset and sunrise hearings for state agencies, boards and commissions that fall within the purview of the House Education Committee.
House Five members of the House of Representatives, not more than three from the same political party and one appointed as Chair, appointed by the Chairman of the House Education Committee.
Reginald Bolding, Paul Boyer (Chair), Jay Lawrence, Lisa A. Otondo, Bob Thorpe
CONTACT: Aaron Wonders, House Majority Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE:
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PURPOSE: To conduct sunset and sunrise hearings for state agencies, boards and commissions that fall within the purview of the House Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Committee.
House Five members of the House of Representatives, not more than three from the same political party and one appointed as Chair, appointed by the Chairman of the House Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee:
Albert Hale, Ethan Orr, Macario Saldate, Thomas R. Shope (Chair), Bob Thorpe
CONTACT: Tom Savage, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE:
STATUTORY CITE:
PURPOSE: To conduct sunset and sunrise hearings for state agencies, boards and commissions that fall within the purview of the House Elections Committee.
House Five members of the House of Representatives, not more than three from the same political party and one appointed as Chair, appointed by the Chairman of the House Elections Committee.
Ken Clark, Jonathan R. Larkin, Javan D. Mesnard, Michelle B. Ugenti-Rita (Chair), Jeff Weninger
CONTACT: Ginna Carico, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE:
STATUTORY CITE:
PURPOSE: To conduct sunset and sunrise hearings for state agencies, boards and commissions that fall within the purview of the House Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee.
House Five members of the House of Representatives, not more than three from the same political party and one appointed as Chair, appointed by the Chairman of the House Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee.
Russell Bowers (Chair), Heather Carter, Ken Clark, Vince Leach, Macario Saldate
CONTACT: Tom Savage, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE:
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PURPOSE: To propose and adopt during the first regular legislative session a code of ethics and conflict of interest requirements as part of rules and to issue advisory opinions interpreting the code of ethics, conflict of interest and financial disclosure requirements.
House Five members of the House, not more than three from the same political party, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Edwin W. Farnsworth, Phil Lovas, Debbie McCune Davis, David W. Stevens (Chair), Bruce Wheeler
CONTACT: Tim Fleming
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE: None
STATUTORY CITE: A.R.S. 38-519; Laws 1983, Chapter 328; Laws 2004, Chapter 41
PURPOSE: To conduct sunset and sunrise hearings for state agencies; boards and commissions that fall within the purview of the House Financial Institutions Committee.
House Five members of the House of Representatives, not more than three from the same political party and one appointed as Chair, appointed by the Chairman of the House Financial Institutions Committee:
Kate Brophy McGee (Chair), Rosanna Gabaldón, Lydia Hernandez, David Livingston, Vacant Z-1 House
CONTACT: Paul Benny, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE:
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PURPOSE: To conduct sunset and sunrise hearings for state agencies, boards and commissions that fall within the purview of the House Government and Higher Education Committee.
House Five members of the House of Representatives, not more than three from the same political party and one appointed as Chair, appointed by the Chairman of the House Government and Higher Education Committee.
J. Christopher Ackerley (Chair), Lela Alston, Jonathan R. Larkin, Phil Lovas, Warren H. Petersen
CONTACT: Katy Proctor, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE:
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PURPOSE: To conduct sunset and sunrise hearings for state agencies, boards and commissions that fall within the purview of the House Government Committee.
House Five members of the House, not more than three from the same political party and one appointed as Chair, appointed by the Chair of the Government Committee:
Sonny Borrelli, Doug Coleman, Michelle B. Ugenti-Rita (Chair), Vacant Z-1 House
CONTACT: Michelle Hindman, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE: None
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PURPOSE: To conduct sunset and sunrise hearings for state agencies, boards and commissions that fall within the purview of the House Health Committee.
House Five members of the House of Representatives, not more than three from the same political party and one appointed as Chair, appointed by the Chairman of the House Health Committee:
Heather Carter (Chair), Regina Cobb, Randall Friese, Jay Lawrence, Eric Meyer
CONTACT: Ingrid Garvey, House Majority Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE:
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PURPOSE: To conduct sunset and sunrise hearings for the state agencies, boards and commissions that fall within the purview of the House Higher Education & Workforce Development Committee.
House Five members of the House, not more than three from the same political party and one appointed as Chair, appointed by the Chairman of the House Higher Education and Workforce Development Committee:
Jonathan R. Larkin, Ethan Orr, Macario Saldate, Bob Thorpe, Vacant Z-1 House
CONTACT: Brooke White, House Majority Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE:
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PURPOSE: To conduct sunset and sunrise hearings for state agencies, boards and commissions that fall within the purview of the House Insurance Committee.
House Five members of the House of Representatives, not more than three from the same political party and one appointed as Chair, appointed by the Chairman of the House Insurance Committee.
Doug Coleman, Karen Fann (Chair), Jonathan R. Larkin, Phil Lovas, Lisa A. Otondo
CONTACT: Paul Benny, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE:
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PURPOSE: The committee shall make recommendations designed to promote the growth of the insurance industry and insurance jobs in the State of Arizona and make recommendations relating to the elimination of insurance laws that are administratively burdensome and not necessary to the public interest with focus on: 1) premium tax reduction; 2) Title 20 regulation reduction; 3) travel insurance regulation reduction; 4) investment fund and insurance tax credit.
House Four members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Paul Boyer, Mark A. Cardenas, David Livingston (Chairman), Justin Olson
CONTACT: Paul Benny, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE: 2014
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PURPOSE: To conduct sunset and sunrise hearings for state agencies, boards and commissions that fall within the purview of the House Judiciary Committee.
House Five members of the House of Representatives, not more than three from the same political party and one appointed as Chair, appointed by the Chairman of the Judiciary Committee.
Sonny Borrelli (Chair), Randall Friese, Albert Hale, Anthony Kern, Javan D. Mesnard
CONTACT: Gina Kash, House Majority Research
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE:
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PURPOSE: To conduct sunset and sunrise hearings for state agencies, boards and commissions that fall within the purview of the House Judiciary Committee.
House Five members of the House, not more than three from the same political party and one appointed as Chair, appointed by the Chair of the Judiciary Committee:
John M. Allen, Doris Goodale, Albert Hale, Justin Pierce (Chair), Vacant Z-1 House
CONTACT: Magdalena Jorquez, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE: None
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PURPOSE:
House Five members of the House of Representatives, not more than three from the same political party and one appointed as Chair, appointed by the Chairman of the House Military Affairs and Public Safety Committee.
Noel W. Campbell, Mark A. Cardenas, Mark Finchem (Chair), Stefanie Mach, Franklin M. Pratt
CONTACT: Casey Baird, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE:
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PURPOSE: To conduct sunset and sunrise hearings for state agencies, boards and commissions that fall within the purview of the House Public Safety, Military & Regulatory Affairs Committee.
House Five members of the House of Representatives, not more than three from the same political party and one appointed as chair, appointed by the Chairman of the House Public Safety, Military & Regulatory Affairs Committee:
Sonny Borrelli, Mark A. Cardenas, David Livingston, Darin Mitchell (Chair), Jamescita Peshlakai
CONTACT: Courtney McKinstry, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE:
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PURPOSE: To conduct sunset and sunrise hearings for state agencies, boards and commissions that fall within the purview of the House Reform & Human Services Committee.
House Five members of the House of Representatives, not more than three from the same political party and one appointed chair, appointed by the Chairman of the House Reform and Human Services Committee:
Sally Gonzales, Juan Jose Mendez, Steve Montenegro, Kelly Townsend (Chair), Vacant Z-1 House
CONTACT: Ingrid Garvey, House Majority Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE:
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PURPOSE: To conduct sunset and sunrise hearings for state agencies, boards and commissions that fall within the purview of the House Rural and Economic Development Committee.
House Five members of the House of Representatives, not more than three from the same political party and one appointed to serve as chair, appointed by the Chairman of the House Rural and Economic Development Committee.
Russell Bowers, Sally Ann Gonzales, Juan Jose Mendez, Franklin M. Pratt, Thomas R. Shope (Chair)
CONTACT:
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE:
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PURPOSE: To conduct sunset and sunrise hearings for state agencies, boards and commissions that fall within the purview of the House Technology and Infrastructure Committee.
House Five members of the House, not more than three from the same political party and one appointed as Chair, appointed by the Chairman of the House Technology and Infrastructure Committee:
David M. Gowan, Lisa A. Otondo, Bob Thorpe (Chair), Vacant Z-1 House
Senate Five members of the House, not more than three from the same political party and one appointed as Chair, appointed by the Chairman of the House Technology and Infrastructure Committee:
Andrew Sherwood
CONTACT: Jeanine Jones, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE:
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PURPOSE: To conduct sunset and sunrise hearings for state agencies, boards and commissions that fall within the purview of the House Transportation Committee.
House Five members of the House, not more than three from the same political party and one appointed as Chair, appointed by the Chairman of the House Transportation Committee:
Brenda Barton, Sonny Borrelli (Chair), Juan Escamilla, Rick Gray, Victoria Steele
CONTACT: Justin Riches, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE:
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PURPOSE: To conduct sunset and sunrise hearings for state agencies, boards and commissions that fall within the purview of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
House Five Members from the House of Representatives, not more than three from the same political party and one appointed as Chair, appointed by the Chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
J. Christopher Ackerley, Karen Fann, Charlene R. Fernandez, Victoria Steele, David W. Stevens (Chair)
CONTACT: Justin Riches, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE:
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PURPOSE: To conduct sunset and sunrise hearings for state agencies, boards and commissions that fall within the purview of the House Ways and Means Committee.
House Five members of the House, not more than three from the same political party and one appointed as Chair, appointed by the Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee:
Mark A. Cardenas, Ruben Gallego, Adam Kwasman, Justin Olson, Vacant Z-1 House (Chair)
CONTACT: Stephanie Jaffa, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE: None
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PURPOSE: To conduct sunset and sunrise hearings for state agencies, boards and commissions that fall within the purview of the House Ways and Means Committee.
House Five members of the House of Representatives, not more than three from the same political party and one appointed as the Chair, appointed by the Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee.
Reginald Bolding, Mark A. Cardenas, Anthony Kern (Chair), Michelle B. Ugenti-Rita, Jeff Weninger
CONTACT: Michael Madden, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE:
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PURPOSE: To: (1) determine the original purpose of existing tax credits; (2) establish a standard for evaluating and measuring the success or failure of the tax credits, which may include (a) the history, rationale and estimated revenue impact of the credit, (b) whether the credit has provided a benefit to this State including, for corporate tax credits, measurable economic development, new investments, creation of new jobs or retention of existing jobs in this State, and (c) whether the credit is unnecessarily complex in the application, administration and approval process; (3) review the individual and corporate income tax credits pursuant to the schedule prescribed in A.R.S. 43-222; and (4) after completing the review process, determine whether the credit should be amended, repealed or retained. The Committee shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Governor, and the Director of the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records by December 15 of the year that the Committee reviews the credit.
House Five members of the House Ways and Means Committee, not more than three from the same political party, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Mark A. Cardenas, Javan D. Mesnard, Darin Mitchell (Co-Chair), Justin Olson, Bruce Wheeler
Senate Five members of the Senate Finance Committee, not more than three from the same political party, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Steve Farley, Debbie Lesko (Co-Chair), Lynne Pancrazi, Steve Yarbrough, Kimberly Yee
Notes: After completing the review process, the Committee shall determine whether the credit should be amended, repealed or retained. If the credit is recommended to be retained or amended, the Committee shall recommend that the credit be returned to the income tax credit review schedule prescribed in A.R.S. 43-222. The next review shall be the fifth full calendar year following the date the credit was reviewed. The Committee shall use the Joint Legislative Budget Committee staff and may use the staff of the Department of Revenue and Legislative Council for assistance.
CONTACT: Bill Ritz, Senate Research Staff; Michael Madden, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: December 15, annually
EXPIRATION DATE: 07/01/2022
STATUTORY CITE: A.R.S. 43-221; Laws 2002, Chapter 238; Laws 2003, Chapter 122, Sec. 1; Laws 2014, Chapter 229
PURPOSE: To research and make recommendations for a program to provide long-term treatment and supervision of persons who have been charged with crimes involving violent or dangerous behavior and who have been found incompetent and nonrestorable pursuant to Title 13, Chapter 41, Arizona Revised Statutes, including: (1) the legal and administrative framework of such a program; (2) the number of people who might be eligible for such a program; (3) the types of facilities, staffing and treatment services that would be necessary for such a program; and (4) the costs associated with the establishment, administration and staffing of such a program. The Committee shall submit a report regarding the Committees' findings and recommendations on or before December 15, 2016 to the Governor, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives and provide a copy to the Secretary of State.
House One member of the House of Representatives as Co-Chair, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sonny Borrelli (Co-Chair)
Senate One member of the Senate as Co-Chair, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Nancy Barto (Co-Chair)
Other The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court or the Chief Justice's designee:
The Honorable Scott Bales, Justice, Arizona Supreme Court (12/31/2016)
The Chief Executive Officer of the Arizona State Hospital or the Chief Executive Officer's designee:
Dr. Aaron Bowen, AZDHS, Arizona State Hospital, Chief Executive Officer (12/31/2016)
The Director of the Department of Health Services or the Director's designee:
Dr. Cara Christ, Director, Department of Health Services (12/31/2016)
One member who has experience in health policy, appointed by the Governor:
Ms. Christina Corieri, Office of the Governor
The Director of the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System or the Director's designee:
Mr. Paul Galdys, AHCCCS (12/13/2016)
One County Attorney or the County Attorney's designee from a county with a population of one million two hundred thousand persons or more, appointed by the Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys' Advisory Council:
Ms. Kathleen Mayer, Pima County Attorney's Office
One private attorney with experience in behavioral health law, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Mr. Jim McDougall, Frazer Ryan Goldgerg & Arnold LLP (12/31/2016)
One administrator of an in-patient psychiatric facility or the administrator's designee, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Dr. Carol Olson, Desert Vista Behavioral Health (12/31/2016)
One peace officer who has experience with behavioral health programs, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives
Captain David Rhodes, Yavapai County Sheriff's Office
One County Attorney or the County Attorney's designee from a county with a population of less than one million two hundred thousand persons, appointed by the Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys' Advisory Council:
Mr. Thomas Stoxen, Yavapai County Attorney's Office
One Arizona licensed psychiatrist or psychologist with experience with court-ordered evaluation and treatment, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Dr. Robert Williamson
One administrator of a jail-based restoration to competency program from a county not already represented, appointed by the Governor:
Vacant
Notes: The Committee may request information, data and reports from any state agency or political subdivision of this State, including the courts. The Committee may hold hearings, conduct fact-finding tours and take testimony from witnesses, including participants in the criminal justice system, who may assist the Committee in fulfilling the Committee's responsibilities. All of the Committee's hearings shall be open to the public. The legislature shall provide staff and support services to the Committee.
CONTACT: Amber Witter, Senate Research Staff; Katy Proctor, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: 12/15/16
EXPIRATION DATE: 12/31/2016
STATUTORY CITE: Laws 2016, Chapter 119
PURPOSE: To: (1) review established statewide information technology standards and the Statewide Information Technology Plan; (2) review minimum qualifications established by the Director of the Government Information Technology Agency for each position authorized for the Agency; (3) approve or disapprove all proposed information technology projects, including project changes and contract amendments, that exceed a total cost of $1 million, pursuant to A.R.S. 41-3521(c)(3); (4) develop a report format that incorporates the life cycle analysis prescribed by A.R.S. 41-2553; (5) require expenditure and activity reports from a budget unit or the legislative or judicial branch of State government on implementing information technology projects approved by the Committee; (6) conduct periodic reviews on the progress of implementation; (7) monitor projects that the Committee considers to be major or critical; (8) temporarily suspend the expenditure of monies if the project is determined to be at risk of failing to achieve its intended results or of not complying with requirements; (9) hear and decide appeals made by budget units regarding the Agency's rejection of their proposed plans or projects; (10) adopt necessary rules; and (11) report to the Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President of the Senate and the Secretary of State at least annually.
House One member of the House of Representatives as an advisory member, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Bob Thorpe
Senate One member of the Senate as an advisory member, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Don Shooter
Other Two members who are Directors of State agencies or their designees, appointed by the Governor:
Mr. Todd Bright, Department of Economic Security, Division of Child Support Enforcement
Gilbert Orrantia, Director, Arizona Department of Homeland Security
The Administrative Director of the Courts or the Director's designee:
Mr. David K. Byers, Director, Administrative Office of the Courts
Four members from private industry who are knowledgeable in information technology or their designees, appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate:
Mr. Eddie Cook (1/15/2018)
Michael Dob (1/16/2017)
Two members from either private industry or State government or their designees, appointed by the Governor:
Mr. Morgan Reed, CIO, Arizona Department of Administration
David Stevens, CIO, Maricopa Coutny Office of Enterprise Technology
The Director of Arizona Strategic Enterprise Technology (formally GITA) who shall serve as the Chair of the Committee and as an advisory member:
Mr. J.R. Sloan, Acting Chief Information Officer, Arizona Strategic Enterprise Technology
The Staff Director of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee or the Director's designee, as an advisory member:
Mr. Richard Stavneak, Director, Joint Legislative Budget Committee
One member of a local government as an advisory member, appointed by the Governor:
Mr. Gordon Wishon, Chief Information Officer, Arizona State University
One member of the federal government as an advisory member, appointed by the Governor:
Vacant
Notes: Members from private industry serve two-year terms. Members are eligible for reimbursement of expenses. Advisory members are not eligible to vote and do not count for the purposes of determining a quorum.
CONTACT: Robin Hillyard, Senate Research Staff; Sharon Carpenter, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: Annually
EXPIRATION DATE: 07/01/2016
STATUTORY CITE: A.R.S. 41-3006.25 & 41-3521; Laws 1996, Chapter 342, Sec. 15; Laws 1998, Chapter 24; Laws 2000, Chapter 88, Sec. 93; 41-3006.25; Laws 2003, Chapter 13, Sec. 1; Laws 2006, Chapter 89; Laws 2007, Chapter 259, Laws 2014, Chapter 150; Laws 2016, Chapter 140
PURPOSE: To review: (1) causes of school district financial miscalculation of budgets; (2) the role and responsibility of the school districts, the Department of Education, the County School Superintendent and the County Treasurer in the issuance and registration of school district warrants; and (3) the possible extension of school district receivership statutes. The Committee shall submit an initial report on or before December 15, 2007 that summarizes the Committee's recommendations to the Governor, President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and provide a copy of this report to the Secretary of State and the Director of the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records.
House Five members of the House of Representatives, not more than three from the same political party, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Reginald Bolding, Paul Boyer, Charlene R. Fernandez, Darin Mitchell, Bob Thorpe
Senate Five members of the Senate, not more than three from the same political party, appointed by the President of the Senate:
David Bradley, Olivia Cajero Bedford, John Kavanagh, Don Shooter, Bob Worsley
Notes: The Committee shall elect a Chairperson from its membership.
CONTACT: Catcher Baden, Senate Research Staff; Aaron Wonders, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: 12/15/16
EXPIRATION DATE: None
STATUTORY CITE: Laws 2007, Chapter 234
PURPOSE: To provide bill drafting, research and other services for the Legislature as deemed necessary to improve the quality of legislation and to ensure full participation by the legislative branch in determining and reviewing policy and the administration of State affairs.
House Six members of the House of Representatives, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Ken Clark, Rick Gray, Albert Hale, Stefanie Mach, Javan D. Mesnard, David W. Stevens
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, who shall serve as Chair in even-numbered years:
David M. Gowan (Chairman - 2016)
Senate Six members of the Senate, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Sylvia Allen, David Bradley, Judy Burges, Gail Griffin, Katie Hobbs, Steve Smith
The President of the Senate, who shall serve as Chair in odd-numbered years:
Andy Biggs (Vice Chair)
Notes: Terms are for two years, ending upon the convening of the regular session of the Legislature each odd-numbered year. The Chair alternates between the President of the Senate in odd-numbered years and the Speaker of the House of Representatives in even-numbered years. Report dates to the Legislature are annually, prior to the beginning of the regular session, and when any necessary corrections to laws are needed. For the Forty-fifth Legislature, Laws 2001, Senate Resolution 1002, provided, in part, for the appointment of Committee members.
CONTACT: Legislative Council
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE: 07/01/2020
STATUTORY CITE: A.R.S. 41-1301; Laws 2000, Chapter 302; Laws 2010, Chapter 27
PURPOSE: To advise the Secretary of State in the supervision of the State Library.
House The Speaker of the House of Representatives or the Speaker's designee:
David Livingston
One member of the House of Representatives from a different political party than the Speaker of the House of Representatives, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Macario Saldate
Senate One member of the Senate from a different political party than the President of the Senate, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Lynne Pancrazi
Other Seven members appointed by the Secretary of State:
Ms. Brenda Brown, Chandler Municipal Library
Seth Franzman
David Gunckel
Catherine May
Ruth Solomon
Ana Trujillo
Roberta Voss
The President of the Senate or the President's designee:
Ms. Heather Fahey
Notes: The Advisory Board shall annually elect a Chair and Vice-Chair from among its members at the first meeting of the fiscal year. Meetings of the Advisory Board shall be held at the call of the Chair or a majority of the members of the Advisory Board. Members appointed by the Secretary of State shall serve three-year staggered terms beginning on July 1. Laws 2011, Chapter 18 adds two new members who are appointed by the Secretary of State. These two members have terms ending on July 1, 2013 and July 1, 2014.
CONTACT: Robin Hillyard, Senate Research Staff; Sharon Carpenter, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE: 07/01/2020
STATUTORY CITE: A.R.S. 41-151.02; Laws 1976, Chapter 104, Sec. 6; Laws 2000, Chapter 88, Sec. 66; Laws 2009, Chapter 114; Laws 2010, Chapter 29; Laws 2011, Chapter 18, Secs. 32 & 56
PURPOSE: To address the depredation of wolves on livestock operations. The Committee shall: (1) establish and implement procedures to compensate landowners, lessees or livestock operators for wolf depredation on livestock; (2) establish requirements for landowners, lessees and livestock operators to report and demonstrate wolf depredation on livestock; (3) establish eligibility and application requirements to receive compensation for wolf depredation on livestock; (4) determine the compensation rate for each livestock animal depredated by wolves; (5) research and develop measures to prevent wolf depredation on livestock; and (6) establish procedures for landowners, lessees or livestock operators to appeal decisions of the Livestock Loss Board. The Board shall submit to the Governor, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives on or before December 31 of each year a report of the number of applications for compensation, the total amount of monies provided to landowners, lessees and livestock operators that year and any recommendations. The Board shall provide a copy of this report to the Secretary of State.
Other Two members who represent wildlife conservation or wildlife management, who have knowledge and experience with livestock production or management, appointed by the Governor and approved by the Senate:
Mr. Stephen Clark, Arizona Elk Society (7/1/2019)
James Unmacht (7/1/2017)
Three members who represent the livestock industry, who have knowledge and experience with wildlife impacts and management, appointed by the Governor and approved by the Senate:
Ms. Sarahmarge Crigler (7/1/2019)
Jim OHaco (7/1/2017)
Kenneth Van De Graaff (7/1/2019)
The Director of the Arizona Department of Agriculture or the Director's designee:
Mr. Mark Killian, Director, Arizona Department of Agriculture
One livestock auction market owner, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Mr. Clay Parsons, Marana Stockyards & Livestock Market Inc
One faculty member at a university under the jurisdiction of the Arizona Board of Regents with expertise in agricultural and life sciences, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Dr. George Ruyle, 325 Biological Science, University of Arizona
The Director of the Arizona Game and Fish Department or the Director's designee:
Mr. Larry Voyles, Director, Arizona Game and Fish Department
Notes: A majority of the members constitute a quorum. The Board shall annually elect a Chair from its members. The initial appointed members of the Board shall assign themselves by lot to terms of two and four years in office. All subsequent members serve four-year terms. The Chair shall notify the Governor's office, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives of these appointments.
CONTACT: Kaitlyn Neff, Senate Research Staff; Tom Savage, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: 12/31/15, 12/31/16, 12/31/17, 12/31/18, 12/31/19, 12/31/20, 12/31/21, 12/31/22
EXPIRATION DATE: 07/01/2023
STATUTORY CITE: Laws 2015, Chapter 172, Sec. 3
PURPOSE: To a) review the state laws dealing with mandatory auto liability insurance; b) to review similar laws in other states and accident costs; c) to review options regarding insurance coverage amounts; d) to determine if the current limits work, should be modified or if the requirement for mandatory liability insurance should be repealed.
House Three members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives with one member acting as Chairman.
David Livingston, Eric Meyer, Bob Robson (Chairman)
Other One public member appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Ms. Sue Diaz
One representative of a law enforcement agency in Arizona appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives
Mr. John Meza, Chief of Police, Mesa Police Department
One representative of an automobile insurance company licensed to do business in Arizona appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Mr. Kenneth Silverman
One person who is an attorney licensed to practice in Arizona and is knowledgeable about auto insurance claims appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Mr. J. Tyrrell Taber
Notes: Submit report by December 1, 2016 to Speaker of the House, President of the Senate, Governor and Secretary of State.
CONTACT: Paul Benny, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: 12/01/16
EXPIRATION DATE: 12/01/2016
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PURPOSE: The study committee will examine the structure of the State Bar of Arizona. It will review the history and role of a mandatory bar association in Arizona as well as the practice in other states. It will also examine the practice of law in Arizona, how it is regulated, and the practices of other states. Finally, the committee will address the associational rights of attorneys in Arizona. The study committee will create a report, which may include any recommendations for proposed legislation.
House Three members of the House of Representatives, not more than two from the same political party, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives
Edwin W. Farnsworth, Randall Friese, Anthony Kern (Chair)
Other Four members of who are active members of the Arizona Bar, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Mr. Paul Avelar
Jared Blanchard
Mauricio Hernandez
Eleanor Miller
CONTACT: Katy Proctor, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE:
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PURPOSE: To evaluate the potential impact on the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System of a decrease in Federal funding and shall research the following impacts of decreased federal Medicaid funding: (1) options for transitioning members to cost-effective private health insurance coverage; (2) the impact on the State General Fund; (3) the impact on health care delivery in this State, including on the following: (a) hospitals; (b) health insurance companies; (c) health care providers. The Committee shall also evaluate the impact of restoring Medicaid coverage and the hospital assessment on the following: (1) health outcomes of adults without dependent children; (2) hospital uncompensated care; (3) hospital profitability. The Committee shall define and identify the appropriate factors to be used in its evaluation of health outcomes of adults without dependent children, hospital uncompensated care, and hospital profitability. On or before October 1, 2014, the Committee shall submit to the Governor, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives a report of its findings and recommendations to address each of the impacts of decreased Medicaid federal funding listed above. On or before January 1, 2016, the Committee shall submit to the Governor, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives a report of its findings of the impacts of restoring Medicaid coverage, the hospital assessment on health outcomes of adults without dependent children, hospital compensated care and hospital profitability. The Committee shall provide a copy of these reports to the Secretary of State.
House Three members of the House of Representatives, not more than two from the same political party, one from a County other than Maricopa County, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Z-1 House Vacant
Senate Three members of the Senate, not more than two from the same political party, one from a County other than Maricopa County, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Z-2 Senate Vacant
Other The Director of the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System Administration, or the Director's designee:
Mr. Tom Betlach, Director, AHCCCS
The Director of the Governor's Office of Strategic Planning and Budgeting, or the Director's designee:
Mr. Lorenzo Romero, Director, Governor's Office of Strategic Planning and Budgeting
One nurse who is licensed pursuant to Title 32, Chapter 15, ARS, appointed by the Governor:
Vacant
One representative of the business community, appointed by the Governor:
Vacant
One representative of Arizona hospitals from an urban area, appointed by the Governor:
Vacant
One representative of Arizona hospitals from a rural area, appointed by the Governor:
Vacant
Two representatives of the health insurance industry, appointed by the Governor:
Vacant
CONTACT: Emily Mercado; Senate Research Staff; Rick Hazelton, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: 10/1/2014; 1/1/2016
EXPIRATION DATE: 12/31/2016
STATUTORY CITE: First Special Session, Laws 2013, Chapter 10, Sec. 39
PURPOSE: To: (1) meet at least annually; (2) meet on a regular basis with the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, either individually or collectively, to provide recommendations on military issues and report on the progress of the Military Affairs Commission; (3) annually meet with the appropriate Legislative Committees that have jurisdiction over military installations; (4) advise the Governor and the Legislature on matters affecting the operational viability of Arizona military facilities including military installations, military training routes, military restricted airspace, military ranges or areas under the jurisdiction of an active unit of the uniformed armed services of the United States or any Reserve or National Guard component of the uniformed armed services of the United States; (5) develop criteria, including accountability requirements, for awarding monies from the military installation fund; (6) review applications for monies to be awarded from the military installation fund; (7) annually recommend to the Department of Emergency and Military Affairs a priority listing of monies with available resources; (8) recommend to the Department of Emergency and Military Affairs how the monies in the military installation fund should be awarded; (9) proactively assist with coordination among the United States military operating in Arizona, the Congressional Delegation, the Governor, the State Legislature and state and local leaders; (10) recommend executive, legislative and federal actions necessary to sustain military operations and enhance the state's preparedness to respond to potential new missions and prevent military facilities from closure or downsizing; and (11) study issues relating to veterans, active duty, national guard and reserve members of the United States armed forces and other military quality of life issues.
Other The State Land Commissioner or the Commissioner's designee as an advisory member:
Ms. Lisa Atkins, Commissioner, Arizona State Land Department
Six members who reside in a community in which a military installation is located with expertise in military affairs, appointed by the Governor:
Brigadier General Thomas Browning, Greater Phoenix Leadership, Inc. (1/1/2017)
Thomas Finnegan, L-3 Com Analytics Corporation (1/1/2017)
Robert Johnston (1/1/2017)
Richard O'Keeffe (1/1/2017)Vacant
One member of the Senate as an advisory member, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Brigadier General Thomas Browning, Greater Phoenix Leadership, Inc.
One member who represents private property interests in the territory in the vicinity as defined in section 28-8461 or in a community in which a military installation is located, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Mr. Richard Coffman
Six local elected officials who reside in a community in which a military installation is located, appointed by the Governor:
Mr. Gregory Ferguson, Yuma County Supervisor (1/1/2017)
Clinton Hickman, Hickman's Family Farms (1/1/2017)
Rick Mueller, City of Sierra Vista (1/1/2017)
Ramon Valadez, Pima County Supervisors (1/1/2017)
Vacant
Four members who represent private property interests in the territory in the vicinity as defined in Section 28-8461 or in a community in which a military installation is located, appointed by the Governor:
Mr. Michael C. Francis, West Valley Community Action Coalition (1/1/2017)
Priscilla Storm, Diamond Ventures, Inc. (1/1/2017)
Vacant
The Adjutant General or the General's designee as an advisory member:
Major General Michael McGuire, Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs
One member from a federal agency involved in land use issues as an advisory member, appointed by the Governor:
Vacant
One member who represents private property interests in the territory in the vicinity as defined in Section 28-8461 or in a community in which a military installation is located, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Vacant
Notes: Laws 2010, Chapter 208 changes the Commission's structure after December 31, 2010. (Changes made January 2011) The Governor shall designate two of the Governor's appointees as co-chair of the Commission. Members of the Commission shall not send alternates to represent them at the Commission meetings. Advisory members are non-voting and not counted for the purposes of determining a quorum. The voting members shall serve six year terms. The Department of Emergency and Military Affairs shall staff the Commission.
CONTACT: Alex Vidal, Senate Research Staff; Liam Maher, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE: 07/01/2022
STATUTORY CITE: Laws 2004, Chapter 235; Laws 2010, Chapter 208; Laws 2014, Chapter 30; Laws 2015, Chapter 205, Sec. 1
PURPOSE: To review, advise and make recommendations to State agencies on proposed rules and budget allocations affecting mining.
House One member of the House of Representatives as an advisory member, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Franklin M. Pratt
Senate One member of the Senate as an advisory member, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Gail Griffin
Other Two members of the public who have mining experience, appointed by the Governor:
Mr. Albert Acken (10/3/2017)
Jon Cherry
Two members who are employees of large companies that are actively engaged in the mining industry in this State, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Mr. Thomas Aldrich, ASARCO (6/7/2016)Vacant
Two members who are employees of companies that are actively engaged in the aggregate mining industry in this State, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Mr. Bruce Dyer
Mark Reardon, Vulcan Materials Company
The State Mine Inspector or the Sate Mine Inspector's designee:
Mr. Joe Hart, State Mine Inspector
One member who is an employee of a small company that is actively engaged in the mining industry in this State, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Mr. Kristopher Hefton
One member who is an employee of a mining supplier company that is actively engaged in the mining industry in this State, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Mr. Eric Mears, Brown and Caldwell, Principal Geologist
Notes: The initial members shall assign themselves by lot to two, three, four and five years in office. All subsequent members serve five year terms of office. The Council shall select a Chair and Vice Chair from among its members and hold meetings at the call of the Chair or a majority of its members. In order to be eligible to serve, members of the Mining Advisory Council shall be lawfully present in the United States.
CONTACT: Kaitlyn Neff, Senate Research Staff; Tom Savage, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE: 07/01/2020
STATUTORY CITE: Laws 2010, Chapter 309; Laws 2013, Chapter 169
PURPOSE: To: (1) provide oversight and advice to the State Geologist regarding the Mining, Mineral and Natural Resources Educational Museum and assist in promoting the mission of the museum. The State Geologist shall accept the recommendations of the Advisory Council if the State Geologist finds them to be practicable and in the best interest of the Mining, Mineral and Natural Resources Educational Museum; (2) establish a subcommittee to provide assistance and advice in the areas of educational programming, the hiring and retention of a curator and oversight of mineral collections. The Advisory Council may establish subcommittees to act in an advisory capacity on other matters relevant to the Mining, Mineral and Natural Resources Educational Museum and the Advisory Council's duties. The State Geologist, in coordination with the Mining, Mineral and Natural Resources Educational Museum Advisory Council, shall submit a report to the Governor, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives on or before December 31, 2018.
House One member of the House of Representatives, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Vince Leach
Senate One member of the Senate, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Gail Griffin
Other One member representing the tourism industry, appointed by the Governor:
Vacant z-11 Other
One member who is knowledgeable in gems and minerals, appointed by the Governor:
Vacant
Two members representing the public, appointed by the Governor:
Vacant
The State Geologist or the State Geologist's designee:
Vacant
One member representing the livestock industry, appointed by the Governor:
Vacant
Two members representing the mining industry, appointed by the Governor:
Vacant
One member representing the agriculture industry, appointed by the Governor:
Vacant
One member representing the timber industry, appointed by the Governor:
Vacant
Notes: The initial members shall assign themselves by lot to three, four and five year terms of office. All subsequent members serve four year terms of office. A member may continue to serve until the member's successor is appointed and assumed office. The Council shall select a Chair and Vice Chair from among its members and hold regular meetings and additional at the call of the Chair or a majority of its members.
CONTACT: Kaitlyn Neff, Senate Research Staff; Tom Savage, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: 12/31/18
EXPIRATION DATE:
STATUTORY CITE: Laws 2016, Chapter 128
PURPOSE: To: a) review the Arizona statutory process regarding the notices required by title 33, Chapter 7, Article 6, Arizona Revised Statutes; b) investigate options to make that process more transparent and less burdensome; c) investigate the use of technology to improve and modernize that process; and d) recommend any changes to the Legislature. The Committee may submit reports as needed to the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
House Three members of the House of Representatives, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, with one acting as Chairman.
Diego Espinoza, Karen Fann (Chair), Warren H. Petersen
Other One member who is an employee or member of an association which represents subcontractors who do business in Arizona.
Mr. David Godlewski, Southern Arizona Builders
One member who is an attorney licensed to practice in Arizona and is knowledgeable about property closings.
Mr. Michael Holden, Holden Willits, PLC
One member who is an employee or member of a local association which represents Arizona builders of new residential properties.
Mr. Spencer Kamps
One member who is an employee or member of an association which represents general contractors who do business in Arizona.
Mr. David Martin, Arizona General Contractors
One member who represents the land title insurance industry in Arizona.
Mr. Matt Sager, First American Title Insurance Company
CONTACT: Legislative Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE: 12/31/2015
STATUTORY CITE: Ad Hoc created by the Speaker of the House of Representatives
PURPOSE: The committee will discuss and recommend the need for all sectors of Arizona to understand Multiple Sclerosis, thereby leading to a better quality of life for those affected by the disease. Membership consists of individuals with an interest and expertise in Multiple Sclerosis who will help the committee reach its expected outcomes. The potential outcomes are education, accessibility, cost, research and coordination and cooperation with other neurological conditions.
House Two members of the Legislature or legislative policy personnel appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives with one appointed as Chairman.
Kate Brophy McGee (Chair), Kelly Townsend
Other One member who represents the insurance community appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dr. Dan Asbery
Three clients with Multiple Sclerosis appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives
Ms. Tina Brown
Douglas Mykol
Mary Schaal
One member who is an employer from the business community appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Ms. Pamela Conboy
One Multiple Sclerosis caregiver appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Ms. Bonnie G. Danowski
One member representing a rehabilitation community appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dr. Robert Djergaian
One member who represents the pharmaceutical community appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Mr. Mike Glawe
Two neurologists appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dr. Barry Hendin
Dean Wingerchuk
One member representing the Multiple Sclerosis Organization appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Ms. Terry Johnson
One member who provides alternative or complimentary medicine appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dr. Thomas Kruzel
One member representing a medical school appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dr. Suzanne O'Neal
One person representing the mental health community appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dr. George Prigatano
One member who is a rural health provider appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Mr. Brian Turney, Kingman Regional Medical Center
CONTACT: Rick Hazelton, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: 10/02/15
EXPIRATION DATE:
STATUTORY CITE:
PURPOSE: Participating jurisdictions constitute a Committee which may: (1) collect, correlate, analyze and evaluate information resulting from research and testing activities in relation to vehicle size and weight related matters; (2) recommend and encourage research and testing of vehicle size and weight related matters; and (3) recommend changes in law or policy emphasizing compatibility of laws, administrative rules or regulations to promote effective governmental action or coordination in vehicle size and weight related matters. The Committee shall submit to the Legislature of each participating jurisdiction, by November 1 of each year, a report setting forth the work of the Committee during the preceding year and any recommendations.
House The Chair of the House Transportation Committee, or their designee:
Rick Gray
Senate The Chair of the Committee in the Senate Transportation Committee, or their designee:
Bob Worsley
Notes: The Committee Chair in each house shall designate one alternative designated representative who shall also be a legislator or a state agency official to serve in their absence.
CONTACT: Kaitlyn Neff, Senate Research Staff; Mike Hans, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: November 1, annually
EXPIRATION DATE: None
STATUTORY CITE: A.R.S. 28-1821 & 28-1822; Laws 1989, Chapter 30, Sec. 1
PURPOSE: To review and comment on language submitted by any city, town or taxpayer for the purpose of describing, defining, deleting, adding or otherwise modifying taxable activities, exemptions, administrative procedures or regulations relating to the model city tax code. The Commission may hold meetings within thirty days after receiving a proposed amendment or modification for the purpose of reviewing and receiving comments on the proposed changes, shall consider any information and testimony presented at the hearing, may require changes to the language presented at the hearing and may require changes to the language presented by the city or town or taxpayer. The Commission shall prepare and deliver an annual report to the Governor, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives by January 1.
Other Five mayors or members of the governing bodies of cities or towns that have adopted the model city tax code, appointed by the Governor:
Honorable Lerry Alderman, Globe City Hall
Bill Bracco, Vice Mayor, Town of Sahuarita
Jenn Daniels, Gilbert Town Hall Administration
Ken Evans, Mayor, Town of Payson
William Gates
Two mayors or members of the governing bodies of cities or towns that have adopted the model city tax code, appointed by the President of the Senate:
The Honorable Gail Barney, Mayor, Town of Queen Creek (10/18/2019)
The Director of the Department of Revenue or the Director's designee as an ex-officio, non-voting member:
Mr. David Briant, Director, Department of Revenue
Two mayors or members of the governing bodies of cities or towns that have adopted the model city tax code, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Mayor J.W. Jim Lane, City of Scottsdale (10/9/2018)
Jerry Nabours, City of Flagstaff (10/9/2018)
Notes: Appointed members serve three-year terms. No more than two members may be from the same city or town. The Commission shall annually elect a Chair from among its members. The Commission shall meet on the second Friday of every other month unless the Chair determines that a meeting is unnecessary due to a lack of issues.
CONTACT: Bill Ritz, Senate Research Staff; Michael Madden, House Research Staff; DOR
REPORT DATE: January 1, annually
EXPIRATION DATE: 07/01/2023
STATUTORY CITE: A.R.S 42-6052; Laws 1997, Chapter 150, Sec. 144; Laws 1998, Chapter 1, Sec. 179; Laws 1999, Chapter 225, Sec. 3; Laws 2000, Chapter 297, Sec. 6; Laws 2005, Chapter 33; Laws 2015, Chapter 24, Sec. 2
PURPOSE: To receive applications and nominate by a two-thirds vote one candidate for ombudsman-citizens aide when there is a vacancy in the office or within twelve months before the expiration of the term of office.
House Two members of the House of Representatives, from different political parties, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Lela Alston
Senate Two members of the Senate, from different political parties, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Steve Pierce, Vacant Z-2 Senate
Other One public member representing a large business that is regulated by the State, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Mr. Rob Dalager, Gallagher & Kennedy
One public member representing a small business that is regulated by the State, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Mr. James Willinger
One member who represents state employees who hold managerial positions, appointed by the Governor:
Vacant
One member representing state employees who hold non-managerial positions, appointed by the Governor:
Vacant
One member representing a consumer group that is not regulated by the State, appointed by the Governor:
Vacant
Notes: When there is a vacancy in the office of ombudsman-citizens aide, or within twelve months before the expiration of the term of office, the Committee is in existence. Members of the Committee are eligible for reimbursement of certain expenses.
CONTACT: Robin Hillyard, Senate Research Staff; Sharon Carpenter, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: 07/01/20
EXPIRATION DATE: 7/1/2020
STATUTORY CITE: A.R.S. 41-1373; Laws 1995, Chapter 281; Laws 1996, Chapter 69; Laws 1998, Chapter 10; Laws 2000, Chapter 9 & 47; Laws 2005, chapter 28; Laws 2006, chapter 6; Laws 2010, Chapter 12
PURPOSE: To research and report on peace officer staffing levels and recruitment and retention policies and practices and the impact these have on the rate of attrition and public safety. On or before December 31, 2016, the Committee shall submit a report regarding its findings and recommendations to the Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate and provide a copy of this report to the Secretary of State.
House Two members of the House of Representatives from different political parties and one designated as Co-Chair, appointed by Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Richard C. Andrade, Tony Rivero (Chairman)
Senate Two members of the Senate from different political parties and one designated as Co-Chair, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Lupe Contreras, John Kavanagh (Co-Chair)
Other Two members who represent a law enforcement association, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Mr. Lon Bartel, Peoria Police Officers Association
John Ortolano, Fraternal Order of Police
Two members who represent a law enforcement association, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Dr. Levi Bolton, Executive Director, Arizona Police Association (9/30/2017)
Jimmy Chavez, Arizona StateTroopers Association
Two peace officers who are in a supervisory role, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sheriff Mark Dannels, Cochise County
Marcel Spaulding, Peoria Police Department
One member who represents the faith community, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Pastor Eric Jones (9/30/2017)
One member who represents the faith community, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Pastor Rodger Loar, Mountain View Christian Church
Two peace officers who are in a supervisory role, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Mr. Steve Stahl, Maricopa Police Department (9/30/2017)
Vacant
One member who represents the business community, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Mr. Gregory Wessel, Residential Real Estate
One member who represents the business community, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Vacant
Notes: The Committee may request information, data and reports from any state agency or political subdivision of this State.
CONTACT: Alex Vidal, Senate Research Staff; Rick Hazelton, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: 12/31/16
EXPIRATION DATE: 09/30/2017
STATUTORY CITE: Laws 2016, Chapter 324
PURPOSE: To: 1) add to the Memorial at least annually, the names of all members of the law enforcement community in this State who have lost their lives in the line of duty and provide for a dedication ceremony which commemorates the addition of their names; 2) plan and provide for the maintenance of the Peace Officers Memorial; 3) report annually to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives on the progress of the Memorial; and 4) determine those persons who are eligible for the tuition waiver pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes 15-1808 and report the determination to the Arizona Board of Regents or to the State Board of Directors for Community Colleges, as applicable.
House The Chair of the House of Representatives Judiciary Committee, as an advisory member:
Edwin W. Farnsworth
The Chair of the House of Representatives Appropriations Committee, as an advisory member:
Justin Olson
Senate The Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, as an advisory member:
Adam Driggs
The Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, as an advisory member:
Don Shooter
Other The Executive Director of the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission or the Executive Director's designee:
Mr. John Jr. Blackburn, Arizona Criminal Justice Commission
The Attorney General or the Attorney General's deisgnee, who shall serve as the permanent Chair:
Mr. Mark Brnovich, Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
The Director of the Department of Public Safety or the Director's designee:
Mr. Frank Milstead, Director, Department of Public Safety
The Director of the State Department of Corrections or the Director's designee:
Mr. Charles Ryan, Director, Department of Corrections
Two representatives from the business community, appointed by the Attorney General:
Vacant
Two family members of police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty, appointed by the Attorney General:
Vacant
Two members from a statewide organization representing law enforcement personnel, appointed by the Attorney General:
Vacant
Two members from a recognized fraternal organization for law enforcement personnel, appointed by the Attorney General:
Vacant
One County Sheriff or the County Sheriff's designee, appointed by the Attorney General:
Vacant
One private citizen knowledgeable in the history of law enforcement in Arizona, appointed by the Attorney General:
Vacant
One local police chief or the police chief's designee, appointed by the Attorney General:
Vacant
Notes: The Attorney General shall serve as the permanent Chair of the Board. "Advisory Member" means a member who gives advice to the other members of the Peace Officers Memorial Board at meetings of the Board but who is not eligible to vote and is not a member for purposes of determining a quorum. The Board shall meet at the call of the permanent Chair.
CONTACT: Alex Vidal, Senate Research Staff; Rick Hazelton, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: Annually
EXPIRATION DATE: 07/01/2019
STATUTORY CITE: Laws 1989, Chapter 117, A.R.S. 41-1829; Laws 2014, Chapter 229, Laws 2016, Chapter 64
PURPOSE: The purpose of the committee is to study the pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute neuropsychiatric syndrome and to advise the Department of Health Services on research, diagnosis, treatment and education relating to the disorder and syndrome. Members of the committee shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
House Three members of the House of Representatives, not more than two from the same political party, appointed by the Speaker of the House or Representatives.
Heather Carter (Chair), Randall Friese, Vince Leach
Other Up to two pediatric neurologists licensed and practicing in the state who have experience in treating persons with Pediatric Neurolmmunologic Syndrome Disorders appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dr. Melanie Alarcio
Jay Cook, Banner Health
Up to two members, of whom one may have a designee as directed by the Speaker, who is a representative of a health insurance provider and one who is a representative of a healthcare provider, licensed and practicing in the state, who has expertise in treating persons with Pediatric Neurolmmonologic Syndrome Disorders, including the use of intravenous immunoglobulin, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Ms. Shelly Avila
Charles Bassett, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
A representative from a major Arizona translational genomics firm that has developed a statewide presence in research which assists in the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric autoimmune diseases appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Ms. Tess Burleson, TGEN
A representative of the Department of Health Services appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dr. Cara Christ, Director, Department of Health Services
An immunologist licensed and practicing in the state who has experience treating persons with Pediatric Neurolmmonologic Syndrome Disorders appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dr. Michael Daines, The University of Arizona
A representative who is a licensed nurse in Arizona with direct experience in Pediatric Neurolmmunologic Syndrome Disorders appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Ms. Kate Fleck
A representative from a major state university that has expertise in leading research, clinics and academic efforts dealing with pediatric autoimmune diseases appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dr. Fayez Ghishan, University of Arizona
A representative of the Arizona branch of the PANDAS Network.org appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Ms. Kari Kling
Two citizen advocates for the awareness, diagnosis, treatment and research regarding Pediatric Neurolmmunologic Syndrome Disorders appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Mr. Lee Miller
Paul Ryan
Up to two neurologists licensed and practicing in the state with experience conducting research on neuromuscular disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, tic disorder or other neurological disorders appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dr. Suraj A. Muley, Barrow Neurologic Institute
Mark Ross, Mayo Clinic
Up to two parents with a child who has been diagnosed with a Pediatric Neurolmmonologic Syndrome Disorder appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Mrs. Molly Ochoa
Dan Twibell
A developmental pediatrician or child psychiatrist who has experience treating persons with Pediatric Neurolmmonologic Syndrome Disorders appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Dr. Sydney Rice, The University of Arizona
A representative of the National Institute of Health (NIH) or the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), to act as a special advisor to the Committee appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dr. Susan Swedo, National Institute of Mental Health
CONTACT: Rick Hazelton, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE: 2019
STATUTORY CITE:
PURPOSE: Provide general guidance to the Acting Director of the Office of Pest Management.
Other One industry member who holds a current active license issued by the Office of Pest Management or the Structural Pest Control Commission under prior law and who has a minimum of five years of pest management experience, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Mr. Kevin Etheridge
One industry member who holds a current active license issued by the Office of Pest Management or the Structural Pest Control Commission under prior law, who has a minimum of five years of pest management experience and who shall be an active business licensee who has five or fewer employees, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Mr. Ken Fredrick
One public member, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Mr. Jack Latham
One public member, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Mr. Andrew Witcher
One member who has at least a baccalaureate degree and is an entomologist, plant pathologist, toxicologist, medical doctor, doctor of osteopathy or individual holding a degree in public health or occupational health, appointed by the Governor:
Vacant
One industry member who holds a current active license issued by the Office of Pest Management or the Structural Pest Control Commission under prior law and who has a minimum of five years of pest management experience, appointed by the Governor:
Vacant
CONTACT: Robin Hillyard, Senate Research Staff; Sharon Carpenter, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE: None
STATUTORY CITE: Laws 2008, Chapter 309; Laws 2011, Chapter 20, Sec. 4
PURPOSE: To research and report on the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder on state and local law enforcement officers. The Committee shall submit a report regarding its findings and recommendations to the Governor, the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and provide a copy to the Secretary of the State on or before September 1, 2016.
House One member of the House of Representatives, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Mark Finchem (Chair)
Senate One member of the Senate, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Steve Smith
Other One psychologist with current experience in law enforcement psychology or a specialty in post-traumatic stress disorder, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Dr. Robbie Adler-Tapia
One member who represents the firefighter community of a city with a population of more than one million persons, appointed by the Governor:
Mr. Mark Angle, Phoenix Fire Department
One psychologist with current experience in law enforcement psychology or a specialty in post-traumatic stress disorder, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Dr. Steve Carson (12/31/2016)
One member who represents the law enforcement community and the Arizona Law Enforcement Association, appointed by the Governor:
Mr. Ken Crane, President, Phoenix Law Enforcement Association (12/31/2016)
One member representing a university in this State who is a faculty member with expertise in law, criminology or psychology or another relevant field, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Mr. Tom Gussie
One member who represents the law enforcement community and the Arizona County Sheriffs Association, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Honorable Scott Mascher, Yavapai County Sheriff Department
One member who represents the firefighter community and the Arizona Professional Firefighters Association, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Mr. Jason Mertlich (12/31/2016)
The Director of the Department of Public Safety or the Director's designee:
Mr. Frank Milstead, Director, Department of Public Safety (12/31/2016)
The Director of the State Department of Corrections or the Director's designee:
Mr. Charles Ryan, Director, Department of Corrections (12/31/2016)
One member who represents the firefighter community and the Arizona Fire District Association, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Mr. Bryan Savage
One member with workers' compensation claim and adjudication expertise who represents workers' compensation insurers or self-insurers, appointed by the Governor:
Mr. James Stabler, CopperPoint Mutual Insurance Company
One member who represents the law enforcement community and the Arizona Association of Chiefs of Police, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Mr. Steve Stahl, Maricopa Police Department (12/31/2016)
One member representing a university in this State who is a faculty member with expertise in law, criminology or psychology or another relevant field, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Vacant
Notes: The Committee shall elect a Chair from among the members and meet at the State Capitol or at other places as the Chair deems necessary or convenient, and all meetings shall be open to the public. The Committee may request published information, data and reports from any county or state agency or political subdivision of this State. If possible, information shall be provided electronically.
CONTACT: Alex Vidal, Senate Research Staff; Rick Hazelton, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: 09/01/16
EXPIRATION DATE: 12/31/2016
STATUTORY CITE: Laws 2015, Chapter 308, Sec. 1
PURPOSE: To: (1) conduct hearings and collect and analyze information relating to the acquisition of privately owned real property by government entities; (2) examine the impact that ownership of real property by a government entity has on the economies of this State and of local communities; (3) identify a process to allow a government entity to acquire privately owned real property without reducing the tax base of the local community. The Committee shall submit a report regarding its activities, findings and recommendations to the Governor, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives on or before December 31, 2017.
House Three members of the House of Representatives, not more than two from the same political party, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Brenda Barton, Rosanna Gabaldón, Thomas R. Shope
Senate Three members of the Senate, not more than two from the same political party, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Sylvia Allen, Gail Griffin, Robert Meza
Other One County Assessor, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Mr. Paul Petersen, Maricopa County Assessor (9/30/2018)
CONTACT: Robin Hillyard, Senate Research Staff; Sharon Carpenter, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: 12/31/17
EXPIRATION DATE: 09/30/2018
STATUTORY CITE: Laws 2015, Chapter 188, Sec. 1
PURPOSE: To further the public confidence in property tax limitations, provide uniform methodology for determining primary property tax limitations and provide a continuing review of practices for ensuring a fair and equitable administration of the property tax laws. The Commission shall: (1) establish procedures for deriving the information required for the establishment of primary property tax levy limits; (2) review the primary property tax levy of each political subdivision to determine if the provisions of establishing levy limits were followed; (3) review the reports made by the Department of Revenue concerning valuation accuracy; (4) hold hearings to determine the adequacy of compliance; and (5) render its findings, reports and recommendations in writing to the Governor, the Director of the Department of Revenue and the Legislature.
Other The Director of the Department of Revenue or the Director's designee to serve as Chair:
Mr. David Briant, Director, Department of Revenue
Three persons knowledgeable in the area of property tax assessment and levy, appointed jointly by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Mr. Jim Brodnax (7/31/2018)
Chris Kelling, Salt River Project (8/5/2018)
Kevin McCarthy, President, Arizona Tax Research Association (7/31/2018)
One person knowledgeable in the area of property tax assessment and levy, appointed by the Governor:
Mr. Jeff Lindsey
Notes: The Commission shall meet at least annually and at the call of the Chair. Appointed members serve three-year terms. An appointment to fill a vacancy resulting from other than expiration of a term is for the unexpired portion of the term. The private citizen members of the Commission shall receive fifty dollars per day for time spent in performing their duties. The Department of Revenue shall provide secretarial and staff support services to the Commission.
CONTACT: Bill Ritz, Senate Research Staff; Michael Madden, House Research Staff; DOR
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE: 07/01/2017
STATUTORY CITE: A.R.S. 42-17002; Laws 1987, Chapter 204; Laws 1988, Chapter 271; Laws 1989, Chapter 11; Laws 1997, Chapter 150, Sec. 172; Laws 1998, Chapter 1, Sec. 262; Laws 1999, Chapter 290, Sec. 13; Laws 2007, Chapter 41, Laws 2016, Chapter 156
PURPOSE: To review statutory provisions governing the property tax treatment of fallowed lands pursuant to A.R.S. 42-12152 and discuss how property tax treatment of farm lands impacts water conservation and whether improvements can be made to property tax statutes to allow additional flexibility for fallowing of lands for water conservation purposes.
House One member of the House of Representatives, acting as Chairman, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Thomas R. Shope (Chairman)
Other One representative of an association that represents Arizona cattle growers appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Mr. Bas Aja, AZ Cattlemen's Association
One person who is a property owner or representative of a property owner of irrigated farm land appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Mr. Ed Hadley, Walton International
One representative of a local association that represents Arizona cotton growers appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Mr. Rick Lavis, Arizona Cotton Growers
One representative of an association that represents Arizona farmers appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Mr. Joe Sigg, Arizona Farm Bureau
Two members of the public who are principally engaged in the business of farming appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Ms. Stefanie Smallhouse
Dan Thelander
One representative of an association that represents irrigation districts appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Mr. Chris Udall, Agribusiness and Water Council of Arizona
One representative of an association that represents Arizona county assessors appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Mr. Trey Williams, Arizona Association of Counties
CONTACT: Michael Madden, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: 12/01/16
EXPIRATION DATE:
STATUTORY CITE:
PURPOSE: To: (1) identify and evaluate the relevant current legal and regulatory structures at the federal, state and local levels and whether those structures impeded economic growth in the State. The Committee shall utilize academic studies, industry resources and expert testimony during the course of its evaluation; (2) assess the legal and practical feasibility of creating Prosperity Districts in Arizona. The Committee shall specifically identify any Prosperity Districts (or relevant entities) that have already been created and their domiciles. The Committee shall also assess the role the Federal government and other states may have in the implementation of Prosperity Districts in Arizona. The Committee shall examine whether a multi-state Compact is a viable vehicle for creating Prosperity Districts; (3) examine the potential investments and competitive advantage Arizona may garner from the creation of Prosperity Districts, utilizing cutting edge academic research as well as input from industry sources that have "real world" experience with Prosperity Districts. The Committee shall also weigh all of the potential legal and practical risks with creating Prosperity Districts and measure those risks against any potential advantages. The Committee shall strive to create measurable attributes of "optimum" Prosperity Districts as a benchmark; and (4) explore the impact Prosperity Districts may have on Arizona residents' and businesses' health and welfare, public safety concerns and the role of local governments and how any negative impacts may be minimized. The Committee shall submit a report regarding the Committee's activities, findings and recommendations on or before December 31, 2016 to the Governor, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
House Four members of the House of Representatives, not more than three from the same political party, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Diego Espinoza, Vince Leach, Steve Montenegro (Co-Chair), Jeff Weninger
Senate Four members of the Senate, not more than three from the same political party, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Debbie Lesko, Barbara McGuire, Steve Smith (Co-Chair), Bob Worsley
CONTACT: Michael Madden, House Research Staff, Fareed Bailey, Senate Research Staff
REPORT DATE: 12/31/16
EXPIRATION DATE: 12/31/16
STATUTORY CITE: Ad Hoc created by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives
PURPOSE: To: (1) recommend approval of a twenty-year comprehensive, performance based, multimodal and coordinated regional transportation plan in the county, including transportation corridors by priority and a schedule indicating the dates that construction will commence for projects contained in the plan; (2) develop the plan in cooperation with the regional public transportation authority in the county and the Department of Transportation and in consultation with the County Board of Supervisors, Indian communities and cities and town in the county; (3) submit the plan for review by the Regional Public Transportation Authority in the county, the State Board of Transportation, the County Board of Supervisors, Indian communities and cities and towns in the county at the alternatives and the final draft stages of the plan. After reviewing the plan, the Regional Public Transportation Authority in the county, the County Board of Supervisors and the State Board of Transportation, by majority vote of the members of each entity shall submit a written recommendation to the Transportation Policy Committee that the plan be approved, modified or disapproved within thirty days after receiving the plan. Indian communities and cities and town in the county may submit a written recommendation to the Transportation Policy Committee that the plan be approved, modified or disapproved within thirty days after receiving the plan; (4) consider plan modifications proposed by any of the entities as prescribed above; (5) by majority vote, approve, disapprove or further modify each proposed plan modification; (6) provide a written response to the Regional Public Transportation Authority, the State Board of Transportation, the County Board of Supervisors and the entity that submitted the proposed modification within thirty days after the vote on the proposed modification explaining the affirmation, rejection or further modification of each proposed modification; and (7) recommend the plan to the Regional Planning Agency for approval for an air quality conformity analysis.
Other The Chair of the Citizens Transportation Oversight Committee:
Mr. Rockne Arnett, East Valley Partnership
One member who represents regionwide freight interests, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Mr. Dave Berry, Swift Trucking (1/29/2019)
One member who represents regionwide construction interests, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Mr. Doug DeClusin, Sunland Asphalt
One member who represents regionwide transit interests, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Mr. Charles Huellmantel, Huellmantel & Affiliates (1/26/2017)
One member who represent regionwide construction interests, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Ms. Karrin Kunasek Taylor, DMB Associates, Inc. (1/15/2019)
One member who represents regionwide freight interests, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Mr. Garrett Newland, Macerich (6/29/2017)
One member who represents regionwide transit interests, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Mr. Mark Reardon, Vulcan Materials Company
One member of the County Board of Supervisors who is serving on the Regional Planning Agency:
Vacant
One member of the State Transportation Board who is serving on the Regional Planning Agency, who represents the county:
Vacant
One member representing Indian communities in the county, who is serving on the Regional Planning Agency:
Vacant
Notes: The Committee includes 13 members of the Regional Planning Agency. Members appointed by the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate serve 6-year terms.
CONTACT: Kaitlyn Neff, Senate Research Staff; Mike Hans, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE: 07/01/2024
STATUTORY CITE: Laws 2004, Chapter 2, Sec. 9, 29, & 31; Laws 2014, Chapter 229
PURPOSE: To: (1) adopt and use the corporate seal; (2) sue and be sued; (3) enter into contracts, including intergovernmental agreements under Title 11, Chapter 7, Article 3, as necessary to carry out the purposes and requirements of this Chapter. The District may contract with a county sports authority established under Title 11, Chapter 5 to carry out any power of the district; (4) adopt administrative rules as necessary to administer and operate the district and any property under its jurisdiction; (5) adopt rules that allow weighted voting by Board members and establish conditions for terminating the District; (6) employ an Executive Director and administrative and clerical employees, or contract for other management personnel, and prescribe the terms and conditions of their employment as necessary to carry out the purposes of the district; (7) acquire by any lawful means and operate, maintain, encumber and dispose of real and personal property and interests in property. A district established under Section 48-4202, Subsection A, may acquire real property by eminent domain. A district established under Section 48-4202, Subsection B, shall not acquire real property by eminent domain; (8) administer trusts declared or established for the district, receive and hold in trust or otherwise property located in or out of this State and, if not otherwise provided, dispose of the property for the benefit of the district; and (9) retain legal counsel and other consultants as necessary to carry out the purposes of this District. The Board of Directors, on behalf of a District established pursuant to Section 48-4202, Subsection B may: (1) use revenues paid to the District pursuant to 42-5031 and other revenues the District may receive from other sources; (2) enter into agreements with developers, contractors, tenants and other users of all or part of the multipurpose facility as determined appropriate; and (3) pledge all or part of the revenues described in Section 42-5031, Subsection B, to secure the district's bonds or other financial obligations issued or incurred under this Chapter for the construction of all or part of a multipurpose facility. The Board of Directors of a District established pursuant to Section 48-4202, Subsection B, shall provide public outreach and education on the purpose and activities of the district, including: (1) presentations to the governing bodies of the municipalities in the county in which the district is located; (2) presentations to community, civic and business organizations; and (3) printed or electronic materials that support the purposes of this subsection. The Committee shall report to the legislature by October 1 of each year regarding the activities, operations, revenues and expenditures of the District for the immediately preceding fiscal year. The Board shall submit the annual report to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives and provide a copy of the report to the Secretary of State.
Other Five members who are residents of the county in which the district is located, each of whom must have experience in commercial real estate, construction, redevelopment, real estate law, architecture, economic development or commercial or public finance, appointed by the Governor:
Ms. Jannie Cox
Jeffrey Hill, Hill & Hill AccountingVacant
Two members who are residents of the county in which the district is located, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Mr. Mark Irvin
Cody Ritchie
Two members who are residents of the county in which the district is located, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Mr. Fletcher Jay McCusker
Christopher Sheafe
Notes: At least four of the members must reside in the municipality in which the district is located. At the discretion of the Chairperson of the Senate Finance Committee and the House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee, or their successor Committees, the Committees may hold separate or joint hearings to consider the annual report prepared by the District. Appointed members serve at the pleasure of the appointing entities.
CONTACT: Grant Hanna, Senate Research Staff; Diana Clay, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: October 1, annually
EXPIRATION DATE: None
STATUTORY CITE: Laws 2009, Chapter 3, 4th Special Session, Laws 2014, Chapter 80
PURPOSE: To advise the Board of Directors regarding rural business development strategies, including creating jobs, diversifying economies and attracting new investment.
Other Three members, each from a different county, appointed in 2013, 2014, 2015 by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Mr. Jaime Chamberlain, Santa Cruz County (1/18/2016)
Robert Corbell, Greenlee County (1/16/2017)
Julie Pastrick, Coconino County (1/9/2018)
Three members, each from a different county, appointed in 2013, 2014, 2015 by the President of the Senate:
Mr. Ron C. Gould
Donald L. "DL" Wilson, La Paz County (1/27/2018)
Vacant
One representative of a rural development organization that represents statewide interests, appointed by the Governor:
Ms. Angela Harmon (1/15/2018)
Thirteen members, each from a different county expiring 2013, 2014, 2015, appointed by the Governor:
Mr. Nolan Larson (1/16/2017)
Larry Lucero, TEP, Governmental Affairs (1/16/2017)
Les Orchekowsky (1/18/2016)
Joy Staveley (1/15/2018)Vacant
The Chief Executive Officer or the Chief Executive Officer's designee:
Ms. Sandra Watson, CEO, Arizona Commerce Authority
Notes: Each year the Governor shall appoint a member to serve as Chair. The Chair may be reappointed. Council members shall serve staggered three-year terms beginning and ending on the third Monday in January. Initial members shall be appointed as follows: (1) five county-representative members, chosen by lot, shall be appointed by the Governor to terms of office expiring January 21, 2013. On the expiration of the terms of these members, replacement members shall be appointed as follows: (a) three members shall be appointed by the Governor to full terms of office; (b) one member shall be appointed by the President of the Senate to a full term of office; (c) one member shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives to a full term of office. (2) five county-representative members, chosen by lot, shall be appointed by the Governor to terms of office expiring January 20, 2014. On the expiration of the terms of these members, replacement members shall be appointed as follows: (a) three members shall be appointed by the Governor to full terms of office; (b) one member shall be appointed by the President of the Senate to a full term of office; (c) one member shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives to a full term of office. (3) five county-representative members, chosen by lot, plus the representative of an economic development organization and the member representing Indian tribes, shall be appointed by the Governor to terms of office expiring January 19, 2015. On the expiration of the terms of the county-representative members, replacement members shall be appointed as follows: (a) three members shall be appointed by the Governor to full terms of office; (b) one member shall be appointed by the President of the Senate to a full terms of office; (c) one member shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives to a full term of office.
CONTACT: Grant Hanna, Senate Research Staff; Diana Clay, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE: 07/01/2021
STATUTORY CITE: Fiftieth Legislature, 2nd Special Session, Laws 2011, Chapter 1; Laws 2014, Chapter 229
PURPOSE: To biennially conduct a review of the rates of pay for elected State officers, justices and judges of the courts of record and clerks of the Superior Court. Such review by the Commission shall be made for the purpose of determining and providing the pay levels appropriate to the duties and responsibilities of the respective offices and positions subject to the review. The Commission shall submit to the Governor by June 1 a report of the results of each review conducted together with its recommendations.
Other Two members, one designated as Chair, appointed by the Governor:
Mr. John Bouma
Vacant
One member, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Mrs. Karen S. Johnson
One member, appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court:
Mr. Joe Kanefield
One member, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Mr. Brian Kaufman
Notes: Members of the Commission are appointed biennially and serve until the report is submitted. Members shall be reimbursed for travel and subsistence expenses as provided by law for State officers.
CONTACT: Robin Hillyard, Senate Research Staff; Sharon Carpenter, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: 06/01/04, 06/01/02, 06/01/07, 06/01/11, 06/01/15
EXPIRATION DATE: None
STATUTORY CITE: Article V, Section 13, Arizona State Constitution; A.R.S. 41-1902; Laws 1970, Chapter 159; Laws 1983, Chapter 131; Laws 1990, Chapter 57; Laws 2000, Chapter 52
PURPOSE: To review and report on the environmental impact and management needs of the Salt River wild Horses.
The Ad Hoc Committee shall:
Identify riparian areas of the Salt River
Identify endangered species of the Salt River
Complete a population study of the horses
Identify any disease in the horses (VSV and EHV)
Maximum number of hourses that are sustainable at the Salt River
Best area of the Salt River for the horses
Type of fencing that is needed and cost
Fiscal impact of the Salt River horse management
Tourism benefit of the horses
Human safety impact of the horses (E.coli, highway collisions, human injury, etc)
Management practices needed
Identify local resources (animal removal, management companies, universities, veterianians)
House Three members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives with one acting as Chairman.
Mark Finchem, Rebecca Rios, Kelly Townsend (Chairman)
CONTACT: Justin Riches, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: 12/01/16
EXPIRATION DATE:
STATUTORY CITE:
PURPOSE: To: (1) review the plans submitted by applicants for participation in the School Safety Program; (2) select sites that are eligible to receive funding based on school safety needs; (3) review renewal applications from participating sites; and (4) evaluate the program and report annually to the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Governor, the Joint Legislative Audit Committee and provide a copy of this report to the Secretary of State by November 1.
House Two members of the House of Representatives as advisory members, from different political parties and one designated as Co-Chair, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Doug Coleman (Co-Chair), Diego Espinoza
Senate Two members of the Senate as advisory members, from different political parties and one designated as Co-Chair, appointed by the President of the Senate:
David Bradley, Kimberly Yee (Co-Chair)
Other One representative from the field of law-related education, appointed by the Governor:
Mr. Ernest Calderon
One juvenile probation officer, appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court:
Mr. Eric Meaux, Maricopa County Juvenile Court Director
One member who is a public school principal, appointed by the Superintendent of Public Instruction:
Mr. Anthony Pietrangeli, Kenilworth Elementary School, Principal
One member who is a law enforcement officer, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Mr. Andy Swann
The Superintendent of Public Instruction or the Superintendent's designee:
Ms. Jenny Walker, Arizona Department of Education
The Governor or the Governor's designee:
Mrs. Dawn Wallace
Notes: Members serve at the pleasure of the appointing entity. Advisory members are not eligible to vote and do not count for the purposes of determining a quorum.
CONTACT: Catcher Baden, Senate Research Staff; Aaron Wonders, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: November 1, annually
EXPIRATION DATE: 07/01/2017
STATUTORY CITE: A.R.S. 15-153; Laws 1997, Chapter 220, Sec. 78, Laws 2007, Chapter 62; Laws 2011, Chapter 18, Sec. 15
PURPOSE: To conduct sunset and sunrise hearings for state agencies, boards, and commissions that fall within the purview of the Senate Appropriations Committee.
Senate Five members of the Senate, not more than three from the same political party and one designated as Chair, appointed by the Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee:
Sylvia Allen, Olivia Cajero Bedford, Katie Hobbs, John Kavanagh, Don Shooter (Chair)
CONTACT: Carolyn Speroni, Senate Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE: None
STATUTORY CITE:
PURPOSE: To conduct sunset and sunrise hearings for state agencies, boards, and commissions that fall within the purview of the Commerce and Workforce Development Committee.
Senate Five members of the Commerce and Workforce Committee, not more than three from the same political party and one designated as Chair, appointed by the Chair of the Senate Commerce and Workforce Development:
Olivia Cajero Bedford, David C. Farnsworth, Catherine Miranda, Steve Smith, Kimberly Yee (Chair)
CONTACT: Grant Hanna, Senate Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE:
STATUTORY CITE:
PURPOSE: To conduct sunset and sunrise hearings for state agencies, boards, and commissions that fall within the purview of the Senate Education Committee.
Senate Five members of the Senate Education Committee, not more than three from the same political party and one designated as Chair, appointed by the Chair of the Senate Education Committee:
Carlyle Begay, David Bradley, Steve Smith, Kimberly Yee, Vacant Z-2 Senate
CONTACT: Catcher Baden, Senate Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE:
STATUTORY CITE:
PURPOSE: To propose and adopt during the first regular legislative session a code of ethics and conflict of interest requirements as part of rules and to issue advisory opinions interpreting the code of ethics, conflict of interest and financial disclosure requirements.
Senate Five members of the Senate, not more than three from the same political party, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Adam Driggs, Steve Farley, Robert Meza, Steve Smith, Steve Yarbrough (Chair)
CONTACT: Magdalena Jorquez, Senate Rules Attorney
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE: None
STATUTORY CITE: A.R.S. 38-519; Laws 2001; Laws 2004, Chapter 41
PURPOSE: To conduct sunset and sunrise hearings for state agencies, boards, and commissions that fall within the purview of the Senate Finance Committee.
Senate Five members of the Senate Finance Committee, not more than three from the same political party and one designated as Chair, appointed by the Chair of the Senate Finance Committee:
Steve Farley, Debbie Lesko (Chair), Lynne Pancrazi, Steve Yarbrough, Kimberly Yee
CONTACT: Bill Ritz, Senate Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE: None
STATUTORY CITE: None
PURPOSE: To conduct sunset and sunrise hearings for state agencies, boards, and commissions that fall within the purview of the Senate Financial Institutions Committee.
Senate Five members of the Senate Financial Institutions Committee, not more than three from the same political party and one designated as Chair, appointed by the Chair of the Senate Financial Institutions Committee:
Carlyle Begay, Adam Driggs, Steve Farley, David C. Farnsworth (Chair), Gail Griffin
CONTACT: Fareed Bailey, Senate Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE:
STATUTORY CITE:
PURPOSE: To conduct sunset and sunrise hearings for state agencies, boards, and commissions that fall within the purview of the Committee of Federalism, Mandates and Fiscal Responsibility Committee.
Senate Five members of the Federalism, Mandates and Fiscal Responsibility Committee, not more than three from the same political party and one designated as Chair, appointed by the Chair of the Federalism, Mandates and Fiscal Responsibility Committee:
Nancy Barto, Judy Burges, Olivia Cajero Bedford, Steve Smith (Chair), Vacant Z-2 Senate
CONTACT: Fareed Bailey, Senate Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE: 12/31/2016
STATUTORY CITE:
PURPOSE: To conduct sunset and sunrise hearings for state agencies, boards, and commissions that fall within the purview of the Senate Government Committee.
Senate Five members of the Senate, not more than three from the same political party and one designated as Chair, appointed by the Chair of the Senate Government:
Sylvia Allen, Lupe Contreras, John Kavanagh (Chair), Martin Quezada, Steve Smith
CONTACT: Robin Hillyard, Senate Research Staff
REPORT DATE: 01/31/15
EXPIRATION DATE:
STATUTORY CITE:
PURPOSE: To conduct sunset and sunrise hearings for state agencies, boards, and commissions that fall within the purview of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee.
Senate Five members of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, not more than three from the same political party and one designated as Chair, appointed by the Chair of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee:
Nancy Barto (Chair), David Bradley, Lynne Pancrazi, Kimberly Yee, Vacant Z-2 Senate
CONTACT: Emily Mercado; Senate Research Staff; Rick Hazelton, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE:
STATUTORY CITE:
PURPOSE: To conduct sunset and sunrise hearings for state agencies, boards, and commissions that fall within the purview of the Judiciary Committee.
Senate Five members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, not more than three from the same political party and one designated as Chair, appointed by the Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee:
Lupe Contreras, Adam Driggs (Chair), Steve Pierce, Martin Quezada, Bob Worsley
CONTACT: Amber O'Dell, Senate Research Staff
REPORT DATE: 12/31/16
EXPIRATION DATE: 12/31/2016
STATUTORY CITE:
PURPOSE: To conduct sunset and sunrise hearings for state agencies, boards, and commissions that fall within the purview of the Natural Resources Committee.
Senate Five members of the Natural Resources Committee, not more than three from the same political party and one designated as Chair, appointed by the Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee:
Adam Driggs, David C. Farnsworth, Barbara McGuire, Catherine Miranda, Steve Pierce (Chair)
CONTACT: Kaitlyn Neff, Senate Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE: 12/31/2016
STATUTORY CITE:
PURPOSE: To conduct sunset and sunrise hearings for state agencies, boards, and commissions that fall within the purview of the Senate Public Safety, Military, and Technology Committee.
Senate Five members of the Public Safety, Military and Technology Committee, not more than three from the same political party and one designated as Chair, appointed by the Public Safety, Military and Technology:
Lupe Contreras, John Kavanagh, Barbara McGuire, Steve Smith (Chair), Vacant Z-2 Senate
CONTACT: Alex Vidal, Senate Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE:
STATUTORY CITE:
PURPOSE: To conduct sunset and sunrise hearings for state agencies, boards, and commissions that fall within the purview of the Transportation Committee.
Senate Five members of the Senate Transportation Committee, not more than three from the same political party and one designated as Chair, appointed by the Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee:
Carlyle Begay, Jeff Dial, Catherine Miranda, Steve Pierce, Bob Worsley (Chair)
CONTACT: Kaitlyn Neff, Senate Research Staff
REPORT DATE: 12/31/14
EXPIRATION DATE:
STATUTORY CITE: NONE
PURPOSE: To conduct sunset and sunrise hearings for state agencies, boards, and commissions that fall within the purview of the Rural Affairs and Environment Committee.
Senate Five members of the Water and Energy Committee, not more than three from the same political party and one designated as Chair, appointed by the Chair of the Senate Water and Energy Committee:
Sylvia Allen, Carlyle Begay, Gail Griffin (Chair), Debbie Lesko, Lynne Pancrazi
CONTACT: Brandi Lease, Senate Research Staff
REPORT DATE: 12/31/16
EXPIRATION DATE: 12/31/2016
STATUTORY CITE:
PURPOSE: To enhance integration of disciplines involved in homeland security.
House Two members of the House of Representatives or their proxies, from different political parties, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Richard C. Andrade, Kelly Townsend
Senate Two members of the Senate or their proxies, from different political parties, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Robert Meza, Bob Worsley
Notes: The Committee shall operate in accordance with Federal Homeland Security Program Grant guidance. Members included here are in addition to membership required or permitted by Federal Homeland Security Grant Program guidance.
CONTACT: Robin Hillyard, Senate Research Staff; Sharon Carpenter, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE: 07/01/2019
STATUTORY CITE: Laws 2009, Chapter 25, Laws 2014, Chapter 229
PURPOSE: To 1) provide the framework for the promotion of public safety and protect the rights of victims through the control and regulation of the interstate movement of offends in the community; 2) provide for the effective tracking, supervision and rehabilitation of these offenders by the sending and receiving states; and 3) equitably distribute the costs, benefits and obligations of the compact among the compacting states.
House One member appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Z-1 House Vacant
Senate One member, appointed by the President of the Senate:
John Kavanagh
Other One Sheriff, appointed by the Arizona Sheriff's Association:
Vacant z-11 Other
One victim's advocate appointed by the Governor:
Vacant
The Deputy Compact Administrator of the State Department of Corrections:
Vacant
One Judge appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court:
Vacant
Notes: Beginning in 2022 and every eight years thereafter, the Legislature shall review this State's participation in the Interstate Compact for Supervision of Adult Offenders in order to determine whether to remain a compacting State. If the Legislature determines that this State should withdraw from the compact, this State shall withdraw from the Compact pursuant to Section 31-467, Article XII.
CONTACT: Amber Witter, Senate Research Staff; Katy Proctor, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: Annually
EXPIRATION DATE: None
STATUTORY CITE: Laws 2002, Chapter 319, Sec. 3; Laws 2014, Chapter 229, Sec. 18
PURPOSE: To: (1) review the existing, previously prepared reports and analyses regarding transportation needs and revenue sources in this State; (2) recommend specific revenue proposals for dedicated funding sources for principal interstate highways in this State that are sufficient to meet projected interstate freight capacity needs for twenty years; (3) recommend specific revenue proposals for dedicated incremental funding sources for the Highway User Revenue Fund that are sufficient to meet the statewide needs of the state highway system and associated proportionate funding for local government recipients of highway user revenues based on the highway user revenue distribution requirements prescribed by Title 28, Chapter 18, Arizona Revised Statutes; (4) recommend specific revenue proposals for dedicated funding sources for all of the Department of Public Safety's Highway Patrol costs. The proposals must be conditioned on the Department of Public Safety not receiving any monies from highway user revenue funds for Highway Patrol costs; (5) recommend specific revenue proposals for dedicated funding options for regional state highway system and highway capacity needs for twenty years; (6) recommend specific revenue proposals for dedicated funding options for local city, town and county roads and streets; (7) in consultation and cooperation with the Department of Administration, conduct a statewide study to identify vacant or underused buildings that are owned by this State and that could be sold by this State to provide funding for transportation projects; (8) prioritize the recommendations if the Task Force recommends more than one proposal for any purpose prescribed above in 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7; and (9) engage in any other related duties as determined by the Task Force members. The Task Force shall issue progress reports every three months to the Governor, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives and provide a copy of the reports to the Secretary of State. The Task Force shall submit a final report of its findings and recommendations to the Governor, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives on or before December 31, 2016 and provide a copy of this report to the Secretary of State.
Other Two members with at least ten years of experience in any of the following: (a) state or local taxation; (b) revenue forecasting; (c) economic forecasting; (d) municipal debt issuance; (e) state or local government finances in this State, appointed by the Governor:
Mr. Alan Maguire (6/30/2017)
Jim Rounds, Rounds Consulting (6/30/2017)
Two members with at least ten years of experience in any of the following: (a) state or local taxation; (b) revenue forecasting; (c) economic forecasting; (d) municipal debt issuance; (e) state or local government finances in this State, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Mr. Kevin McCarthy, President, Arizona Tax Research Association (6/30/2017)
Mary Peters, Mary Peters Consulting Group, LLC (6/30/2017)
Two members with at least ten years of experience in any of the following: (a) state or local taxation; (b) revenue forecasting; (c) economic forecasting; (d) municipal debt issuance; (e) state or local government finances in the State, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Mr. Grant Nulle, Arizona Department of Revenue (6/30/2017)
Julie Pastrick, Coconino County (6/30/2017)
One member who represents a statewide business organization, appointed by the Governor:
Mr. John Ragan (6/30/2017)
One member who has at least ten years of transportation experience and represents a credible highway user group that represents the motoring public, appointed by the Governor:
Mr. Michael Tully (6/30/2017)
One member who has at least ten years of transportation experience and employed by a trucking company based in this State, appointed by the Governor:
Mr. David Williams (6/30/2017)
Notes: The Task Force shall meet at least monthly at the State Capitol. The appointments shall be made within thirty days after the effective date. A member may not hold elected public office or be employed by a transportation planning agency within five years immediately preceding the appointment. Not more than four members who are appointed pursuant to subsection A, paragraph 4 from above may reside in any one county and the remaining members must include residents of at least three different counties. The Governor shall designate the Chair and Vice-Chair from the membership in consultation with the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives.
CONTACT: Kaitlyn Neff, Senate Research Staff; Mike Hans, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: 12/31/16
EXPIRATION DATE: 06/30/2017
STATUTORY CITE: Laws 2016, Chapter 228
PURPOSE: To: (1) appoint from among its members a Chairman, a secretary and such other officers as may be necessary to conduct its business; (2) designate a fiscal agent to deposit, hold, invest and disburse the District's monies; (3) provide for the acquisition, construction, use and maintenance of the properties and interests owned or controlled by the District; (4) keep and maintain a complete and accurate record of all of its proceedings; (5) enter into intergovernmental agreements with the county and city, pursuant to Title 11, Chapter 7, Article 3, for administrative and staff support and meeting accommodations for accomplishing the purposes of the District; (6) enter into contracts and other agreements in the interest of the District or to carry out and accomplish the purposes of the Chapter, including construction contracts and agreements with users of the theme parks and vehicle support facilities; and (7) contract for consulting, legal, accounting and other outside professional services, including a professional facility management company.
Other One member of the general public who resides in Apache, Coconino, Mohave, Navajo or Yavapai County, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
The Honorable Kenneth Edes, Mayor, City of Williams
One member of the general public who resides in Maricopa County, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Mr. David Phelps (10/4/2016)
Two members of the governing body of the more populous of the two cities establishing the district, elected by the governing body:
Vacant
One member of the governing body of the less populous of the two cities establishing the District, elected by the governing body:
Vacant
Notes: Members of the Board of Directors who also serve on the governing body of a city establishing the District serve during their terms of office on the governing body of the city, unless a successor is earlier elected by the respective government body to replace the member for any reason. Other members of the Board of Directors shall serve four year terms.
CONTACT: Grant Hanna, Senate Research Staff; Diana Clay, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: 12/31/12
EXPIRATION DATE: 12/31/2020
STATUTORY CITE: Laws 2005, Chapter 248; Laws 2012, Chapter 206
PURPOSE: To advise and consult with the Department of Health Services on the goals, objectives and activities of programs that receive monies pursuant to Section 36-772.
House One member of the House of Representatives to serve as a non-voting advisory member, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
John M. Allen
Senate One member of the Senate to serve as a non-voting advisory member, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Nancy Barto
Other Six members who have expertise in public health services, tobacco cessation or tobacco addition programs, school-based tobacco education programs, marketing or public relations, and research or evaluation of public health programs, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Ms. Sharlene Bozack, Chief Government Relations Officer, American Cancer Society Action Network
Kelly Grose, Senior Vice President, American Heart Association
Edmundo Hidalgo, Chicanos Por La Causa
Nancy Hook, Hook and Associates, LLC
Kelly Hsu
Tawanda Johnson-Gray, District Manager Assistant, American Family Insurance
Six members who have expertise in public health services, tobacco cessation or tobacco addition programs, school-based tobacco education programs, marketing or public relations, and research or evaluation of public health programs, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Mr. Scott Leischow, Associate Director, Arizona Cancer Center, UofA
Matthew Madonna
Kathleen Mascarenas, Passport Media, LLC, Mas Video Productions
Bill J. Pfeifer, President and CEO, American Lung Association
Dana Russell
Ronald Spark, Clinical Associate Professor of Pathology, U of A School of Medicine
Notes: The Commission shall meet at least four times each calendar year and shall elect a Chair and Vice Chair from among its members at the first meeting The Commission shall adopt bylaws to govern issues related to the conduct of Commission business and conflicts of interest.
CONTACT: Carolyn Speroni, Senate Research Staff; Jennifer Thomsen, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE: 07/01/2021
STATUTORY CITE: Laws 2011, Chapter 255; Laws 2014, Chapter 229
PURPOSE: To provide for the use, maintenance and operation of the properties and interests owned or controlled by the Authority and to enter into contracts and specific intergovernmental agreements in order to finance, furnish, maintain, improve, operate, market and promote the use of a multipurpose facility.
Other Two members from different political parties, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Ms. Maria Baier (7/30/2018)
Judy Bernas
Two members from different political parties, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Mr. David Eberhart (6/1/2020)
Tom Rawles
One member from the hotel and motel industry located in the Authority, appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate:
Ms. Jody Harwood (7/1/2018)
One member from the tourism industry in the Authority, appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate:
Ms. Sharon L. Henry (7/1/2014)
One member from a youth sports organization in the Authority, appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate:
Mr. Jeffrey Meyer (7/1/2015)
One member of a major league baseball spring training organization in the Authority, appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate:
Mr. Jeffrey Overton (7/1/2018)
One member, appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate:
Ms. Verma Pastor (7/1/2014)
Notes: No more than three of the Governor's appointees may be from the same political party. No member of the Board may simultaneously hold any State or local elective public office. The Governor, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall make appointments to produce a general geographically diverse representation of areas in the Authority. Members of the Board shall be appointed for five-year terms with the exception of initial terms which shall be three, four, and five year terms as determined by lot. A member may be re-appointed for one full subsequent term. Members of the Board are eligible for compensation.
CONTACT: Grant Hanna, Senate Research Staff; Diana Clay, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE: None
STATUTORY CITE: A.R.S. 5-802 & 803; Laws 2000, Chapter 372; Laws 2002, Chapter 288
PURPOSE: To: (1) examine processes to transfer, manage and dispose of federal lands within this State; (2) conduct hearings to collect, evaluate and analyze information relating to federal lands in this State to identify significant concerns, risks, solutions and goals associated with these lands relating to, (a) environmental quality, (b) economic productivity and sustainability, (c) public health, safety and welfare, (d) consistency with state and local objectives, (e) ownership and jurisdictional responsibilities, (f) other aspects considered appropriate by the Transfer of Federal Lands Study Committee; (3) consult with experts in the fields and industries associated with or related to public lands; (4) survey the County Board of Supervisors of counties that contain at least fifteen percent land area under the management of federal agencies; (5) develop management priorities for public lands received from the federal government for this State and local jurisdictions; (6) identify measures that will ensure that public lands in this State are managed responsibly and prudently for present and future generations; (7) develop processes for this State to receive title to public lands from the federal government and to transfer title to the public lands received from the federal government; and (8) investigate lawful mechanisms, including actions implemented in other states, that may aid in achieving the goals identified pursuant to number (2) above. The Committee shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations on or before December 31, 2019 to the Governor, The President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and provide a copy to the Secretary of State.
House The Chair of the House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture, Water and Lands, or its successor committee:
Brenda Barton (Chairman)
The Co-Chair of the House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture, Water and Lands, or its successor committee:
Darin Mitchell
Senate The Co-Chair of the Senate Committee on Rural Affairs and Environment, or its successor committee:
Sylvia Allen
The Chair of the Senate Committee on Rural Affairs and Environment, or its successor committee:
Gail Griffin
Other One public member, appointed by the Governor:
Ms. Amanda Reeve
CONTACT: Brandi Lease, Senate Research Staff; Tom Savage, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: 12/31/19
EXPIRATION DATE: 09/30/2020
STATUTORY CITE: Laws 2015, Chapter 248, Sec. 1
PURPOSE: To: (1) consider current state and local government laws and regulations on the various types of accommodations used for the purposes of transient lodging; (2) consider the economic, business and consumer impact of the laws and regulations, including whether a regulation is the least burdensome to ensure compliance and whether there are viable alternatives for relief. The Committee shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations on or before December 15, 2017 and each year thereafter, to the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Governor and provide a copy of this report to the Secretary of State.
Other One representative of an online lodging marketplace, as defined in Section 42-5076, ARS, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Vacant
One representative of a statewide lodging and tourism association, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Vacant
One representative of a taxpayer organization in this State, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Vacant
One representative of a statewide association representing licensed real estate professionals, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Vacant
One representative of a statewide multihousing association, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Vacant
One representative of a convention and visitor's bureau in this State, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Vacant
One member who uses a residential home as a short term rental through an online lodging marketplace as defined in Section 42-5076, ARS, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Vacant
One member who manages or operates a hotel, motel or bed and breakfast business, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Vacant
Three members who represent the livestock industry, who have knowledge and experience with wildlife impacts and management, appointed by the Governor and approved by the Senate:
Vacant (7/1/2019)
One representative of an association of counties in this State that represents County Boards of Supervisors, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Vacant
Notes: The Committee may request industry data from relevant state agencies during an annual committee meeting to be held on or before September 15, 2017 and annually thereafter.
CONTACT: Bill Ritz, Senate Research Staff; Michael Madden, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: 12/15/17, 12/15/18, 12/15/19, 12/15/20
EXPIRATION DATE: 12/31/2020
STATUTORY CITE: Laws 2016, Chapter 208
PURPOSE: To prepare and provide to the public the following: (1) a detailed plan of organization for the Upper San Pedro Water District; (2) a financial plan by which adequate revenues will be generated to support the district's activities. The Organization Board of the district may recommend a rate of taxation to the elected Board but the Organization Board shall not set the rate of any tax; (3) a comprehensive plan for the conservation, reuse, recharge and augmentation of water in the district designed to achieve the goal of the district. The plan shall include measurable objectives to be met by the district not later than ten years after the district is established. The Organization Board shall consult with the Director of Water Resources when developing the plan; (4) an election plan for the district that includes an election for the formation of the district, an election for members of the Board of Directors of the district, if information is approved, and approval of and authority for the district to generate revenue pursuant to Section 48-6406. The election may be called by the County Board of Supervisors at the next regular general election or on a date prescribed in Section 16-204 before or after the next general election date. The election plan shall include proposed ballot language that is sufficiently detailed to inform the voters of the powers and duties of the proposed district Board of Directors, including the organization of the district, the water management goal and the revenue generating authority of the proposed district.
Other Two members who are qualified electors of the proposed district who have an interest in one or more of the communities in the proposed district and may include persons representing a city, town or county, a resource based business or a natural resource conservation district or who have personal, business or professional interests in the district, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Ms. Mary Ann Black
Michael Rutherford
One member who is a qualified elector of the proposed district who represents an investor-owned utility, appointed by the Governor:
Mr. Richard Coffman
One member who is a qualified elector of the proposed district and represents a city that is located in the proposed district that has a population of thirty-five thousand persons or more, appointed by the Governor:
Mr. James Herrewig, Director of Community Development, City of Sierra Vista
Two members who are qualified electors of the proposed district who have an interest in one or more of the communities in the proposed district and may include persons representing a city, town or county, a resource based business or a natural resource conservation district or who have personal, business or professional interests in the district, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Mr. John Ladd, San Jose Ranch
Carl Robie, Water Conservation Director, Cochise County
One member who is a qualified elector of the proposed district and who represents a city that is located in the proposed district that has a population of less than thirty-five thousand persons, appointed by the Governor:
Mr. Stephen Pauken, Bisbee City Manager
One member who is a qualified elector of the proposed district who represents retired military personnel or a military support organization, appointed by the Governor:
Mr. Lawrence Portouw
One member who is a qualified elector of the proposed district and who represents a conservation organization that has been involved in the Upper San partnership of agencies and entities that is recognized under federal law, appointed by the Governor:
Ms. Holly Richter, Upper San Pedro Program Director
CONTACT: Brandi Lease, Senate Research Staff; Tom Savage, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: None
EXPIRATION DATE: None
STATUTORY CITE: Laws 2007, Chapter 252; 48-6403.01
PURPOSE: The Authority, acting through its Commission, shall: (1) administer the Arizona Water Banking Fund; (2) coordinate its staffing needs; (3) coordinate the storage of water and distribution and extinguishment of long-term storage credits; (4) coordinate for the purchase, delivery and storage of Colorado River water delivered through the Central Arizona Project (CAP); (5) coordinate and confer with statutorily specified entities on matters within their jurisdiction; (6) determine on an annual basis the quantity of Colorado River water to be stored and where that storage will occur; (7) account for, hold and distribute or extinguish long-term storage credits; and (8) comply with all aspects of Title 45, Chapter 3.1, Arizona Revised Statutes. The Authority, acting through its Commission, may: (1) apply for and hold water storage permits; (2) accrue, exchange, assign and lend long-term storage credits; (3) exchange Colorado River water; (4) make and execute all contracts necessary to (a) obtain for storage Colorado river water delivered through the CAP, (b) affiliate water storage permits held by the Authority with storage facility permits, (c) store Colorado river water at permitted storage facilities, (d) distribute long-term storage credits it has earned to make water available to municipal and industrial users, (e) store Colorado River water in Arizona on behalf of appropriately authorized agencies in California and Nevada, (f) cause a decrease in Arizona diversions from the Colorado River, and (g) distribute long-term storage credits earned by the Authority on behalf of agencies in California and Nevada to Colorado River water users in Arizona to use in place of Colorado River water that would have otherwise been used by those Arizona users. The Commission shall submit to the Governor, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives on or before July 1 of each year a report containing a complete account of its transactions and proceedings for the preceding calendar year.
House The Speaker of the House of Representatives or the Speaker's designee, as a nonvoting ex-officio member:
David M. Gowan
Senate The President of the Senate or the President's designee, as a nonvoting ex-officio member:
Gail Griffin
Other The President of the Central Arizona Water Conservation District or a representative designated by the President of CAWCD:
Ms. Lisa Atkins, Commissioner, Arizona State Land Department
The Director of the Department of Water Resources who shall serve as Chair:
Mr. Thomas Buschatzke, Director, Department of Water Resources
One member representing an entity located in a county adjacent to the mainstream of the Colorado River that holds a valid contract with the Secretary of the Interior executed before June 1, 1996, for diversion and beneficial consumptive use of Colorado River water in that county, appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate:
Mr. Steven Moss (1/18/2021)
One member representing an entity that holds a CAP municipal and industrial subcontract, appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate:
Ms. Kathryn Sorensen (1/18/2021)
Notes: Commission members appointed by the Governor serve six-year terms beginning and ending on the third Monday in January, and are eligible for reimbursement for expenses from the Arizona Water Banking Fund. Members of the Commission are public officers and are subject to all provisions of law applicable to these officers. Members of the Commission are immune from liability for any action necessary to carry out the purposes of the Commission.
CONTACT: Brandi Lease, Senate Research Staff; Tom Savage, House Research Staff; DWR
REPORT DATE: July 1, annually
EXPIRATION DATE: None
STATUTORY CITE: A.R.S. 45-2421; Laws 1996, Chapter 308; Laws 1997, Chapter 15, Sec. 18; Laws 1998, Chapter 47; Laws 1999, Chapter 16
PURPOSE: To: (1) grant monies from the Fund to entities that cooperate and work in conjunction with local residents and affected jurisdictions; (2) provide for public involvement; and (3) carry out its duties as prescribed in A.R.S. 45-2104. By July 1 of each year, the Commission shall submit a detailed report describing the actions taken by the Commission and the expenditures made from the Arizona Water Protection Fund during the previous fiscal year to the Governor, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
House One member of the House of Representatives as a non-voting advisory member, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Kate Brophy McGee
Senate One member of the Senate as a non-voting advisory member, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Gail Griffin
Other The State Land Commissioner, as a non-voting ex-officio member:
Ms. Lisa Atkins, Commissioner, Arizona State Land Department
Two persons who represent natural resource conservation districts established pursuant to Title 37, Chapter 6, and who represent geographically diverse areas of this State, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Mr. Paul Brick
Michael Macauley (11/12/2016)
The Director of the Department of Water Resources, as a non-voting ex-officio member:
Mr. Thomas Buschatzke, Director, Department of Water Resources
Two persons who represent natural resource conservation districts established pursuant to Title 37, Chapter 6, and who represent geographically diverse areas of this State, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Mr. Roy Pierpoint
Vacant
One person who represents an Indian tribe, appointed by the Chairman of the Intertribal Council of Arizona:
Vacant
One person who represents a state Association of Natural Resource Conservation Districts, appointed by the Governor:
Vacant
One person who represents a multi-county water conservation district established pursuant to Title 48, Chapter 22, named by that district's governing board:
Vacant
One member of the public who has at least a bachelor's degree in hydrology and who represents a city that is served by the Central Arizona Project, appointed by the Governor:
Vacant
One person who is knowledgeable in natural resource conservation issues or in water resource issues related to riparian ecosystems, who represents an agricultural improvement district established pursuant to Title 48, Chapter 17, appointed by the Governor:
Vacant
Notes: All members must be residents of this State who have demonstrated an interest in natural resources. Members serve staggered 3-year terms and may serve more than one term and may continue to serve beyond the expiration of the term until a successor is appointed and assumes office. (This does not include advisory members and ex officio members.) Advisory members may not be considered for purposes of establishing a quorum
CONTACT: Brandi Lease, Senate Research Staff; Tom Savage, House Research Staff; DWR
REPORT DATE: July 1, annually
EXPIRATION DATE: None
STATUTORY CITE: A.R.S. 45-2103; Laws 1994, Chapter 278; Laws 1999, Chapter 262, Sec. 29; Laws 2013, Chapter 247
PURPOSE: To develop recommendations for minimum standards for: (1) safeguarding life and property from wildland fire and fire hazards; (2) preventing wildland fires and alleviating fire hazards; (3) storing, selling, distributing and use of dangerous chemicals, combustibles, flammable liquids, explosives and radioactive materials in wildland-urban interface areas; (4) fire evacuation routes and community alert systems; (5) creating of defensible spaces in and around wildland-urban interface areas as authorized by existing county and municipal laws and ordinances; (6) applying adaptive management practices to use in monitoring data from treatment programs to assess the effectiveness of those programs in meeting forest health objectives; (7) other matters relating to wildland-urban fire prevention and control that the Committee considers to be necessary. The Committee shall issue an annual report with recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature by December 31 of each year and provide a copy of the report to the Secretary of State and the Director of the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records.
Other One resident of, and property owner in, a city, town or county with a high risk wildland-urban interface area, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Mrs. Sylvia T. Allen
One wildland fire science expert from Region 3 of the United States Forest Service who resides in this State, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Mr. John Bedell (2/4/2008)
The State Forester or the State Forester's designee, appointed by the Governor:
Ms. Victoria Christiansen, Arizona State Forestry Division
One member who holds a professional position in forest ecology and knowledgeable about the effects of forest thinning on the biological diversity of forests, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Dr. Wally Covington, NAU-ERI (2/4/2008)
One property owner from a county with a population of less than 500,000 persons who has knowledge and expertise in property development in wildland areas, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Mr. James Jayne, Navajo County (2/4/2008)
One registered architect with expertise in designing residential dwellings, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives
Mr. Martin Reill, Shea Homes (2/4/2008)
One member of the Arizona Fire Chiefs' Association, appointed by the Governor:
Vacant
One member in a liaison capacity with this State's Congressional Delegation, appointed from nominees solicited by the President of the Senate from one or more members of Congress:
Vacant
One fire chief or fire marshal of a paid municipal fire department of a city with a population of 50,000 or more, appointed by the Governor:
Vacant
One city or town planning and zoning official from a municipality with a high-risk wildland urban interface area with a population of 50,000 persons or more, appointed by the Governor:
Vacant
One member who owns property and serves as a firefighter for a fire district in an area at high risk from wildland fire, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Vacant
One watershed management expert, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Vacant
Notes: The Committee shall annually select a Chair from its membership. The Committee will meet at the call of the Chair or on the request of at least four members of the Committee. Members are not eligible to receive compensation but are eligible for reimbursement of expenses. Members serve three-year terms.
CONTACT: Brandi Lease, Senate Research Staff; Tom Savage, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: December 31, annually
EXPIRATION DATE: None
STATUTORY CITE: A.R.S 41-2148; Laws 2004, Chapter 326, Sec. 7; Laws 2005, Chapter 278 Sec. 7
PURPOSE: To: (1) determine whether to establish a Memorial dedicated to the members of the Granite Mountain Hotshot crew who lost their lives fighting the Yarnell Hill fire at the location where the crew lost their lives. If the Board determines that the site should be memorialized, the Board shall establish the Memorial and approve its design and construction; (2) determine whether the Arizona State Parks Board or a private party should purchase the land for the Memorial site; (3) work with interested parties to design and construct the Memorial; (4) plan for and secure the necessary permissions for individuals to visit the Memorial; (5) seek to minimize the use of State General Fund monies for the purchase, maintenance and preservation of the Memorial; (6) plan for the maintenance and preservation of the Memorial; (7) solicit private monetary donations or public monies for deposit in the Yarnell Hill Memorial Fund; and (8) submit a report on the progress of the Memorial to the Governor, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives on or before December 31, 2015 and provide a copy of this report to the Secretary of State.
House One member of the House of Representatives who represents the district in which the Yarnell Hill fire occurred, as an advisory member, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Karen Fann
Senate One member of the Senate who represents the district in which the Yarnell Hill fire occurred, as an advisory member, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Steve Pierce
Other One representative of a nonprofit organization in this State that supports public safety, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Mr. John Flynn, Arizona Fire Districts Association
One representative of a recognized association representing public firefighters, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Chief Dan Fraijo (12/31/2016)
One representative of the Arizona arts community or a person with substantial memorial design experience, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Mr. Glen Hopkinson (12/31/2016)
The State Forester or the State Forester's designee:
Mr. Scott Hunt, Forestry Division, State Forester (12/31/2016)
One representative from the largest city by population in the county in which the Yarnell Hill fire occurred, appointed by the President of the Senate:
The Honorable Marlin Kuykendall, Mayor, City of Prescott (12/31/2016)
One relative of a member of the Granite Mountain Hotshot crew who lost his life fighting the Yarnell Hill fire, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Ms. Amanda Marsh (12/31/2016)
The Director of the Arizona State Parks Board or the Director's designee who shall serve as Chair:
Mr. Bryan Martyn, Arizona State Parks, Executive Director (12/31/2016)
One surviving member of the Granite Mountain Hotshot crew or a relative of a member of the Granite Mountain Hotshot crew who lost his life fighting the Yarnell Hill fire, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Mr. Brenden McDonough (12/31/2016)
Two representatives from the county in which the Yarnell Hill fire occurred, appointed by the President of the Senate:
Ms. Lenora Nelson (12/31/2016)
Rowle Simmons, Yavapai County Supervisor (12/31/2016)
One representative from the Yarnell fire district, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Chief Ben Palm, Yarnell Fire Department (12/31/2016)
One representative from the Yarnell Chamber of Commerce, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Mr. Chuck Tidey, Yarnell Chamber of Commerce (12/31/2016)
One representative from the fire department in the largest city by population in the county in which the Yarnell Hill fire occurred, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Chief Darrell Willis, Prescott Fire Department (12/31/2016)
Notes: The Yarnell Hill Memorial fund is established consisting of legislative appropriations and donations to the fund. The Yarnell Hill Site Board shall administer the fund. On notice from the Yarnell Hill Site Board, the State Treasurer shall invest and divest monies in the fund as provided by Section 35-313, and monies earned from the investment shall be credited to the fund. The monies in the fund are exempt from Section 35-190 relating to lapsing of appropriations. The monies in the fund and any additional donations to the fund must be used for the purpose of purchasing land for the Memorial, maintaining and preserving the Yarnell Hill Memorial and access road and reimbursement of the Yarnell Hill Memorial Site Board members' travel expenses. Beginning January 21, 2017, the Arizona State Parks Board shall administer the fund.
CONTACT: Carolyn Speroni, Senate Research Staff; Jennifer Thomsen, House Research Staff
REPORT DATE: 12/31/15
EXPIRATION DATE: 12/31/2016
STATUTORY CITE: Laws 2014, Chapter 13 and Chapter 273
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