ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Forty-eighth Legislature – First Regular Session
Minutes of Meeting
House Hearing Room 1 -- 1:30 p.m.
Chairman Pearce called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. and attendance was noted by the secretary.
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Mr. Lopes |
Mr. Schapira |
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Mrs. Burges |
Ms. Lopez |
Mr. Weiers JP |
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Ms. Cajero Bedford |
Mr. Lujan |
Mrs. Groe, Vice-Chairman |
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Mr. Campbell CL |
Mrs. McLain |
Mr. Pearce, Chairman |
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Mr. Murphy |
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HB 2074 – DPA – S/E FAILED
(8-9-0-0) HB 2156 – DP (13-2-0-2)
HB 2202 – DPA (14-1-0-2) HB 2203 – DPA (11-4-0-2)
HB 2206 – DPA (14-1-0-2) HB 2238 – DPA – S/E (15-1-0-1)
HB 2242 – DPA (15-1-0-1) HB 2266 – DPA – S/E (17-0-0-0)
HB 2298 – NOT HEARD HB 2300 – DPA – S/E (13-0-0-4)
HB 2305 – DPA – S/E (15-0-0-2) HB 2336 – DP (10-7-0-0)
HB 2337 – DPA (10-7-0-0) HB
2374 – DPA FAILED (7-10-0-0)
HB 2400 – DP (11-5-0-1) HB 2401 – DPA (10-6-0-1)
HB 2459 – DP (10-6-0-1) HB 2473 – DPA (10-5-0-2)
HB 2658 – DPA (11-5-0-1) HB 2726 – DPA – S/E (13-4-0-0)
HB 2742 – DP (10-7-0-0) HB 2750 – DPA – S/E (15-1-0-1)
HB 2751 – DP (10-6-0-1) HB 2758 – DPA (16-1-0-0)
HB 2766 – DP (12-3-0-2) HB 2770 – DP (12-4-0-1)
HB 2772 – DP (10-7-0-0) HCR 2018 – DP (10-7-0-0)
HCR 2021 – DPA (11-4-0-2) HB 2144 – DPA (12-4-1-0)
HB 2385 – DPA – S/E (17-0-0-0) HB 2498 – DPA – S/E (11-6-0-0)
HB 2595 – DPA (15-1-0-1) HB 2779 – DPA (11-4-0-2)
HCR 2051 – DPA (10-5-0-2)
CONSIDERATION OF BILLS
HB 2742, schools, technology systems grants – DO PASS
Vice-Chairman Groe moved that HB 2742 do pass.
Brian Lockery, Majority Research Analyst, Education (K-12) Committee, explained HB 2742 (Attachment 1).
Tom Horne, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Arizona Department of Education, testified in favor of HB 2742.
Representative Mark Anderson, Sponsor, provided a handout regarding eLearning in the Wilson School District (Attachment 2) and further explained HB 2742.
Theodore Kraver, President, eLearning System for Arizona Teachers and Students, spoke in favor of HB 2742.
Bob Rosenberg, eLearning
System for Arizona Teachers and Students, spoke in support of
HB 2742.
Vice-Chairman Groe announced the individuals who registered their position on HB 2742:
Support: Phillip Blackerby, Principal, representing self; Oris Friesen, IT Consultant, representing self; John Cosgrove, representing self; Tony Riggs, Chief Executive Officer, representing self; Hank Stabler, representing self; Barbara Kraver, Greater Arizona eLearning Association; Christopher Smith, Dad, Arizona Technology Council and Cox Communications; Stan Barnes, American Electronics Association; Ron Lee, Navajo Nation Telecom. Regulatory Commission; Jason Bagley, Government Affairs Manager, Intel Corporation; Meghaen Duger, Arizona Technology Council
Neutral: Janice Palmer, Governmental Relations Analyst, Arizona School Boards Association
Question was called on the motion that HB 2742 do pass. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 10-7-0-0 (Attachment 3).
HB 2658, charter school funding; equalization – DO PASS AMENDED
Vice-Chairman Groe moved that HB 2658 do pass.
Vice-Chairman Groe moved that the six-line proposed Pearce amendment to HB 2658 dated 2/15/07 2:56 PM (Attachment 4) be adopted.
Brian Lockery, Majority Research Analyst, explained HB 2658 (Attachment 5) and the proposed amendment.
Representative Steven Yarbrough, Sponsor, further explained HB 2658.
Tom Horne, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Arizona Department of Education, spoke in favor of HB 2658 and the proposed amendment.
Tom Dorn, Lobbyist, Arizona Charter Schools Association, testified in favor of HB 2658.
Mark Francis, Executive Director, Arizona School for the Arts, spoke in favor of HB 2658.
Anita Mendoza, representing self, Tucson, testified in favor of HB 2658.
Vice-Chairman Groe announced the individuals who registered their position on HB 2658:
Support: Gary Bae,
Director of Public Affairs, The Leona Group Arizona; Jessica Pacheco, Senior
Vice President of Public Affairs, Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry;
Jodi Liggett, Liggett Consulting Group, ResCare; Dennis Cagle, Region Director,
Imagine Schools; Rip Wilson, K12 Company; Michele Diamond, Director of
Government Affairs, Arizona State Board for Charter Schools; Jeffrey Parker,
Director, representing self;
Rhonda Cagle, representing self; Linda Kiefner, Regional Director, representing
self;
Kristen Boilini, Lobbyist, Arizona Distance Learning Association
Oppose: Janice Palmer,
Governmental Relations Analyst, Arizona School Boards Association; Kevin Brown,
Superintendent of Schools, Flagstaff Unified School District No. 1;
Michael Smith, Associate, Arizona School Administrators; Jennifer Daily,
Arizona Education Association, Shawn Watt, School Board Member, representing
self
Question was called on the motion that the six-line proposed Pearce amendment to HB 2658 dated 2/15/07 2:56 PM (Attachment 4) be adopted. The motion carried.
Vice-Chairman Groe moved that HB 2658 do pass. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 11-5-0-1 (Attachment 6).
HB 2238, character education; technical correction – DO PASS AMENDED – S/E
S/E: early graduation scholarship program
Vice-Chairman Groe moved that HB 2238 do pass.
Vice-Chairman Groe moved that the three-page proposed Pearce S/E amendment to HB 2238 dated 2/15/07 10:28 AM (Attachment 7) be adopted.
Brian Lockery, Majority Research Analyst, explained the S/E amendment to HB 2238 (Attachment 8).
Representative Andy Tobin, Sponsor, further explained the S/E amendment to HB 2238.
Vice-Chairman Groe announced individuals who registered their position on the S/E amendment to HB 2238:
Support: Janice Palmer, Governmental Relations Analyst, Arizona School Boards Association; Marv Lamer, Superintendent, representing self; Jennifer Daily, Arizona Education Association
Question was called on the motion that the three-page proposed Pearce amendment to HB 2238 dated 2/15/07 10:28 AM (Attachment 7) be adopted. The motion carried.
Vice-Chairman Groe moved that HB 2238 as amended do pass. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 15-1-0-1 (Attachment 9).
HB 2770, appropriations; regenerative tissue; research – DO PASS
Vice-Chairman Groe moved that HB 2770 do pass.
Elana Dawson, Majority Intern, explained HB 2770 (Attachment 10).
Representative Bob Stump, Sponsor, further explained HB 2770.
Representative David Bradley, endorsed HB 2770.
Dr. Joseph Rogers, President and Senior Scientist, Arizona Institute of Regenerative Medicine, testified in favor of HB 2770.
Vice-Chairman Groe announced individuals who registered their position on HB 2770:
Support: Jason Baran, City
of Tucson; Jennifer Clark, The Center for Arizona Policy;
Ron Johnson, Executive Director, Az Catholic Conference; Gregory Harris,
Lobbyist, Blood Systems
Question was called on the motion that HB 2770 do pass. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 12-4-0-1 (Attachment 11).
HB 2156, folic acid information; appropriation – DO PASS
Vice-Chairman Groe moved that HB 2156 do pass.
Elana Dawson, Majority Intern, explained HB 2156 (Attachment 12).
Representative Bob Stump, Sponsor, further explained HB 2156.
Michael McQueen, M.D. (Neonatology), representing self, testified in favor of HB 2156. He indicated that hospital costs for one child with these birth defects would far exceed the $200,000 appropriation. Folic acid is present in healthy diets, but it is not prevalent in the Atkins diet and others that are sweeping the country. One tablet of folic acid per day is sufficient. Arizona’s relatively new program already shows a 22 percent decrease in these birth defects, and clinical trial data levels indicate that as many as 60 to 70 percent of the birth defects can be prevented.
Vice-Chairman Groe announced individuals who registered their position on HB 2156:
Support: Diane Zipley, March of Dimes, Arizona Chapter, State Director of Program Services and Public Affairs; Melissa Taylor, Lobbyist, March of Dimes; Steve Barclay, Lobbyist, representing self
Pete Wertheim, Legislative Liaison, Arizona Department of Health Services (DHS), related that the DHS budget contains money to provide folic acid tablets, but HB 2156 requests funding for pamphlets and outreach regarding the importance of taking the tablets. In looking at the Children’s Rehabilitative Services Program and the cost for these types of children, one child could easily cost $200,000.
Dr. McQueen related that if it is determined that a child has a birth defect during an ultrasound, whether or not the parent chooses to have an abortion is an individual choice.
Question was called on the motion that HB 2156 do pass. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 13-2-0-2 (Attachment 13).
HB 2300, community colleges; bonding; technical correction – DO PASS AMENDED – S/E
S/E: school districts; miscalculations; repayment
Vice-Chairman Groe moved that HB 2300 do pass.
Vice-Chairman Groe moved that the 26-line proposed Pearce S/E amendment to HB 2300 dated 2/19/07 9:08 AM (Attachment 14) be adopted.
Brian Lockery, Majority Research Analyst, explained the S/E amendment to HB 2300 (Attachment 15). He related that only the Tombstone Unified School District would qualify.
Representative Jennifer Burns, Sponsor, further explained the S/E amendment to SB 2300.
Vice-Chairman Groe announced individuals who registered their position on the S/E amendment to HB 2300:
Support: Janice Palmer, Governmental Relations Analyst, Arizona School Boards Association; Jennifer Daily, Arizona Education Association
Question was called on the motion that the 26-line proposed Pearce S/E amendment to HB 2300 dated 2/19/07 9:08 AM (Attachment 14) be adopted. The motion carried.
Vice-Chairman Groe moved that HB 2300 as amended do pass. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 13-0-0-4 (Attachment 16).
HB 2305, school districts; impact aid miscalculations – DO PASS AMENDED – S/E
S/E: school districts; miscalculations; impact aid
Vice-Chairman Groe moved that HB 2305 do pass.
Vice-Chairman Groe moved that the 19-line proposed Pearce S/E amendment to HB 2305 dated 2/15/07 10:22 AM (Attachment 17) be adopted.
Brian Lockery, Majority Research Analyst, explained the S/E amendment to HB 2305 (Attachment 18).
Representative Jennifer Burns, Sponsor, further explained the S/E amendment to HB 2305.
Question was called on the motion that the 19-line proposed Pearce S/E amendment to HB 2305 dated 2/15/07 10:22 AM (Attachment 17) be adopted. The motion carried.
Vice-Chairman Groe moved that HB 2305 as amended do pass. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 15-0-0-2 (Attachment 19).
Names of individuals who registered their position on the S/E amendment to HB 2305:
Support: Tina Norton, CFO, Office of the Pima County School Superintendent; Janice Palmer, Governmental Relations Analyst, Arizona School Boards Association; Jennifer Daily, Arizona Education Association; Charles Essigs, Asst. Supt., Az Association of School Business Officials; Art Harding, Legislative Liaison, Arizona Dept. of Education
HB 2202, schools; adult education fees – DO PASS AMENDED
Vice-Chairman Groe moved that HB 2202 do pass.
Vice-Chairman Groe moved that the two-page proposed Pearce amendment to HB 2202 dated 2/21/07 11:18 AM (Attachment 20) be adopted.
Brian Lockery, Majority Research Analyst, explained HB 2202 (Attachment 21) and the proposed amendment.
Representative Mark Anderson, Sponsor, deferred questions to Karen Liersh.
Karen Liersh, Arizona Department of Education, advised that the fees for the adult education programs would be $20 to $50 per year starting out and would probably increase over several years. The delivery system is diverse, so allowing the local programs to develop their own fee package is the best way to go, with oversight by ADE. She indicated that measures have been taken to implement Proposition 300 in the adult education programs.
Vice-Chairman Groe announced an individual who registered her position on HB 2202:
Support: Janice Palmer, Governmental Relations Analyst, Arizona School Boards Association
Question was called on the motion that the two-page proposed Pearce amendment to HB 2202 dated 2/21/07 11:18 AM (Attachment 20) be adopted. The motion carried.
Vice-Chairman Groe moved that HB 2202 as amended do pass. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 14-1-0-2 (Attachment 22).
HB 2203, schools; reading deficiencies; summer school – DO PASS AMENDED
Vice-Chairman Groe moved that HB 2203 do pass.
Vice-Chairman Groe moved that the two-page proposed Pearce amendment to HB 2203 dated 2/15/07 10:52 AM (Attachment 23) be adopted.
Ingrid Garvey, Majority Assistant Research Analyst, explained HB 2203 (Attachment 24) and the proposed amendment.
Representative Mark Anderson, Sponsor, advised that the amount of money in the Failing Schools Tutoring Fund is expected to decrease because more students are signing up for tutoring, and a similar bill in the Senate draws from the General Fund, which is the reason for switching the appropriation to the General Fund. He further explained HB 2203. Discussion followed relating to whether or not students who complete the program but still do not read at the appropriate level should be allowed to go on to fourth grade, and the possibility of parents paying a portion of the cost of the remediation program.
Vice-Chairman Groe announced individuals who registered their position on HB 2203:
Support: Janice Palmer, Governmental Relations Analyst, Arizona School Boards Association
Neutral: Jennifer Daily, Arizona Education Association
Question was called on the motion that the two-page proposed Pearce amendment to HB 2203 dated 2/15/07 10:52 AM (Attachment 23) be adopted. The motion carried.
Vice-Chairman Groe moved that HB 2203 as amended do pass. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 11-4-0-2 (Attachment 25).
HB 2374, schools;
mathematics achievement grants – DO PASS AMENDED FAILED
Vice-Chairman Groe moved that HB 2374 do pass.
Vice-Chairman Groe moved that the 12-line proposed Pearce amendment to HB 2374 dated 2/20/07 2:25 PM (Attachment 26) be adopted.
Ingrid Garvey, Majority Assistant Research Analyst, explained HB 2374 (Attachment 27) and the proposed amendment.
Representative Mark Anderson, Sponsor, further explained HB 2374.
Dr. Carol Peck, President/CEO, Rodel Foundation Arizona, representing self, testified in favor of HB 2374. She indicated that given time, the mathematics achievement program may eventually become part of the teacher training curriculum.
Cheryl Lebo, Arizona Department of Education, testified in favor of HB 2374.
Renee Contreras, Parent, representing self, spoke in favor of HB 2374.
Sonia Cordova, representing self, testified in support of HB 2374.
Vice-Chairman Groe announced individuals who registered their position on HB 2374:
Support: Janice Palmer,
Governmental Relations Analyst, Arizona School Boards Association; Phillip
Blackerby, Principal, representing self; John Cosgrove, Owner, representing
self;
Tony Riggs, Chief Executive Officer, representing self; Kevin Brown,
Superintendent of Schools, Flagstaff Unified School District No. 1; Michael
Smith, Associate, Arizona School Administrators; Frieda Pollack, representing
self; Stan Barnes, American Electronics Association; Rick Stephen, Program
Administrator, representing self; Charles Essigs, Assistant Supt., Az
Association of School Business Officials; Theodore Kraver, representing self;
Bob Rosenberg, citizen, representing self
Neutral: Jennifer Daily, Arizona Education Association
Question was called on the motion that the 12-line proposed Pearce amendment to HB 2374 dated 2/20/07 2:25 PM (Attachment 26) be adopted. The motion carried.
Vice-Chairman Groe moved that HB 2374 as amended do pass. The motion failed by a roll call vote of 7-10-0-0 (Attachment 28).
HB 2726, unlawfully obtaining communication records – DO PASS AMENDED – S/E
S/E: same subject
Vice-Chairman Groe moved that HB 2726 do pass.
Vice-Chairman Groe moved that the five-page proposed Pearce S/E amendment to HB 2726 dated 02/16/2007 1:40 PM (Attachment 29) be adopted.
Katy Proctor, Majority Research Analyst, Judiciary Committee, explained the S/E amendment to HB 2726 (Attachment 30).
Vice-Chairman Groe moved that the 17-line proposed Pearce amendment to the S/E amendment to HB 2726 dated 2/20/07 5:26 PM (Attachment 31) be adopted.
Ms. Proctor explained the 17-line amendment to the proposed S/E amendment.
Question was called on the motion that the 17-line proposed Pearce amendment to the S/E amendment to HB 2726 dated 2/20/07 5:26 PM (Attachment 31) be adopted. The motion carried.
Vice-Chairman Groe moved that the five-page proposed Pearce S/E amendment to HB 2726 dated 02/16/2007 1:40 PM (Attachment 29) as amended be adopted.
Representative Eddie Farnsworth, Sponsor, further explained the S/E amendment to HB 2726. He indicated that a number of cases have occurred nationally. The number of cases is not tracked in Arizona because it is not illegal, so there is no way to prosecute someone because no crime is committed; however, this system is used on a regular basis.
Susan Bitter Smith, , Cingular Wireless, opposed the S/E amendment to HB 2726.
John Thomas, Arizona Competitive Telecommunications Coalition, opposed the S/E amendment to HB 2726.
Vice-Chairman Groe announced individuals who registered their position on the S/E amendment to HB 2726:
Neutral: Kathy Senseman, Corporate Public Affairs, Southwest Gas
Oppose: Joseph Abate, Counsel, AT&T; Barbara Meaney, Verizon Wireless; Christopher Smith, Dad, Cox Communications; Christian Stumpf, Verizon Communications; Don Isaacson, Sprint/Nextel
Question was called on the motion that the five-page proposed Pearce S/E amendment to HB 2726 dated 02/16/2007 1:40 PM (Attachment 29) as amended be adopted. The motion carried.
Vice-Chairman Groe moved that HB 2726 as amended do pass. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 13-4-0-0 (Attachment 32).
HB 2473, border technology; appropriations; implementation – DO PASS AMENDED
Vice-Chairman Groe moved that HB 2473 do pass.
Vice-Chairman Groe moved that the 19-line proposed Pearce amendment to HB 2473 dated 2/21/07 12:07 PM (Attachment 33) be adopted.
Rene Guillen, Majority Assistant Research Analyst, Homeland Security & Property Rights Committee, explained HB 2473 (Attachment 34) and the proposed amendment.
Chairman Pearce, Sponsor, further explained HB 2473.
Ed Flinn, Director of Joint Programs, Department of Emergency & Military Affairs, neutral on HB 2473, indicated that he had concerns about the language on Lines 30 through 33 in the bill, which he understands will be addressed in a Floor amendment. DEMA wants to make sure any money appropriated by the state is not wasted in that this does not guarantee a system that is integrated with the federal system, which would be the best of both worlds.
Vice-Chairman Groe announced individuals who registered their position on HB 2473:
Support: Sandra Miller, citizen,
representing self; Virginia Hilton, representing self;
Royce Flora, Chairman, District 8 Republican Committee; Frank Alvarez, MBA,
Liberty on the March; Michelle Dallacroce, President - MAIA, Mothers Against
Illegal Aliens; Sandy Doty, representing self; Richard Key, representing self;
Willa Key, President, representing self
Oppose: Lydia Guzman, Chairman, The Coalition for Latino Political Action; Hector Yturralde, Arizona Hispanic Community Forum
Neutral: Andrew Carlson, Govt. Affairs Representative, DEMA; Todd Mason, Budget Analyst, Arizona Department of Homeland Security
Question was called on the motion that the 19-line proposed Pearce amendment to HB 2473 dated 2/21/07 12:07 PM (Attachment 33) be adopted. The motion carried.
Vice-Chairman Groe moved that HB 2473 as amended do pass. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 10-5-0-2 (Attachment 35).
HCR 2021, border technology; appropriations – DO PASS AMENDED
Vice-Chairman Groe moved that HCR 2021 do pass.
Vice-Chairman Groe moved that the two-page proposed Pearce amendment to HCR 2021 dated 2/21/07 12:22 PM (Attachment 36) be adopted.
Chairman Pearce, Sponsor, explained the difference between HCR 2021 and the previous bill.
Rene Guillen, Majority Assistant Research Analyst, Homeland Security & Property Rights Committee, further explained HCR 2021 (Attachment 37) and the proposed amendment.
Question was called on the motion that the two-page proposed Pearce amendment to HCR 2021 dated 2/21/07 12:22 PM (Attachment 36) be adopted. The motion carried.
Vice-Chairman Groe moved that HCR 2021 as amended do pass. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 11-4-0-2 (Attachment 38).
Names of individuals who registered their position on HCR 2021:
Support: Sandra Miller,
citizen, representing self; Virginia Hilton, representing self;
Royce Flora, Chairman, District 8 Republican Committee; Sandy Doty,
representing self;
Willa Key, President, representing self
Oppose: Hector Yturralde, Arizona Hispanic Community Forum; Lydia Guzman, Chairman, The Coalition for Latino Political Action
Neutral: Todd Mason,
Budget Analyst, Arizona Department of Homeland Security;
Andrew Carlson, Govt. Affairs Representative, DEMA; Ed Flinn, Director of Joint
Programs, DEMA
HB 2400, accelerate class one tax reduction – DO PASS
Vice-Chairman Groe moved that HB 2400 do pass.
Kitty Decker, Majority Research Analyst/Senior Economist, Ways & Means Committee, explained HB 2400 (Attachment 39).
Fred Stiles, Asset Manager,
EJM Development, AZ Chairman, NAIOP, testified in favor of
HB 2400.
Kevin McCarthy, President, Arizona Tax Research Association, spoke in favor of HB 2400.
Representative Steven Yarbrough, Sponsor, stated that this is a good idea and good public policy.
Vice-Chairman Groe announced individuals who registered their position on HB 2400:
Support: Gretchen Kitchel, Sr.
Public Affairs Rep., APS; Todd Sanders, VP of Public Affairs - Greater Phoenix
Chamber of Commerce; David Maurer, Prescott Chamber of Commerce;
Tom Jones, CEO, Grand Canyon State Electric Cooperative Assn.; Kathy Senseman,
Corporate Public Affairs, Southwest Gas; Courtney Gilstrap Levinus, Arizona
Building Owners and Managers Association; Jessica Pacheco, Senior Vice
President of Public Affairs, Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Lyn
White, Manager Government Relations, Phelps Dodge; Jeff Sandquist, National
Assn of Industrial & Office Properties; Marcus Osborn, Manager of Gov. and
Public Affairs, AAI; Stan Barnes, American Electronics Association; Michelle
Bolton, State Director, NFIB; Elaine Arena, Printing Industries Assn of
Arizona;
Bobbi Sparrow, Government Relations Director, AZ Automobile Dealers Assoc.;
Derek Palanchian, Senior Manager of Wentworth Webb & Postal, LLC; James
Busby, Attorney at Law, representing self; Emilie Isaacs, Lobbyist, Az Small
Business Assoc; Michael Preston Green, Attorney, Boeing Company; AZ Restaurant
Assoc; BNSF Railroad; Tom Dorn, Lobbyist, East Valley Chambers of Commerce
Alliance
Oppose: Jennifer Daily, Arizona Education Association; Janice Palmer, Governmental Relations Analyst, Arizona School Boards Association
Question was called on the motion that HB 2400 do pass. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 11-5-0-1 (Attachment 40).
HB 2401, state equalization property tax; repeal – DO PASS AMENDED
Vice-Chairman Groe moved that HB 2401 do pass.
Vice-Chairman Groe moved that the four-line proposed Pearce amendment to HB 2401 dated 2/20/07 1:45 PM (Attachment 41) be adopted.
Kitty Decker, Majority Research Analyst/Senior Economist, Ways & Means Committee, explained HB 2401 (Attachment 42) and the proposed amendment.
Representative Steven Yarbrough, Sponsor, further explained HB 2401.
Kevin McCarthy, President, Arizona Tax Research Association, spoke in favor of HB 2401.
Vice-Chairman Groe announced individuals who registered their position on HB 2401:
Support: Gretchen Kitchel, Sr.
Public Affairs Rep., APS; Todd Sanders, VP of Public Affairs - Greater Phoenix
Chamber of Commerce; David Maurer, Prescott Chamber of Commerce;
Tom Jones, CEO, Grand Canyon State Electric Cooperative Assn.; Kathy Senseman,
Corporate Public Affairs, Southwest Gas; Courtney Gilstrap Levinus, Arizona
Building Owners and Managers Association; Jessica Pacheco, Senior Vice
President of Public Affairs, Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Lyn
White, Manager Government Relations, Phelps Dodge; Jeff Sandquist, National
Assn of Industrial & Office Properties; Michelle Bolton, State Director,
NFIB; Marcus Osborn, Manager of Gov. and Public Affairs, Arizona Association of
Industries; Elaine Arena, Printing Industries Assn. of Arizona; Bobbi Sparrow,
Government Relations Director, AZ Automobile Dealers Assoc.; Derek Palanchian,
Senior Manager of Wentworth Webb & Postal, LLC; James Busby, Attorney at
Law, representing self;
Emilie Isaacs, Lobbyist, Az Small Business Assoc; Michael Preston Green,
Attorney, Boeing Company; AZ Restaurant Assoc; BNSF Railroad; Joe Galli,
Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce; Tom Dorn, Lobbyist, East Valley Chambers of
Commerce Alliance
Oppose: Jennifer Daily, Arizona
Education Association; Michael Smith, Assoc, Arizona School Administrators;
Kevin Brown, Superintendent of Schools, Flagstaff Unified School District
No. 1; Janice Palmer, Governmental Relations Analyst, Arizona School Boards
Association
Question was called on the motion that the four-line proposed Pearce amendment to HB 2401 dated 2/20/07 1:45 PM (Attachment 41) be adopted. The motion carried.
Vice-Chairman Groe moved that HB 2401 as amended do pass. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 10-6-0-1 (Attachment 43).
HB 2206, teacher shortage student loan program – DO PASS AMENDED
Vice-Chairman Groe moved that HB 2206 do pass.
Vice-Chairman Groe moved that the two-page proposed Schapira amendment to HB 2206 dated 2/21/07 1:03 PM (Attachment 44) be adopted.
Ingrid Garvey, Majority Assistant Research Analyst, explained HB 2206 (Attachment 45) and the proposed amendment.
Mr. Schapira, Sponsor, further explained HB 2206.
Vice-Chairman Groe announced individuals who registered their position on HB 2206:
Support: Phillip Blackerby, Principal, representing self; John Cosgrove, representing self; Tony Riggs, Chief Executive Officer, representing self; Janice Palmer, Governmental Relations Analyst, Arizona School Boards Association; Janet Regner, Consultant, Maricopa Community College Faculty Assn; Jennifer Daily, Arizona Education Association; Kathy Boyle, Executive Director, Az Community College Association; Art Harding, Legislative Liaison, Arizona Department of Education; Serena Unrein, Interim Executive Director, Arizona Students' Association; Tom Dorn, Lobbyist, Arizona Charter Schools Association
Question was called on the motion that the two-page proposed Schapira amendment to HB 2206 dated 2/21/07 1:03 PM (Attachment 44) be adopted. The motion carried.
Vice-Chairman Groe moved that HB 2206 as amended do pass. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 14-1-0-2 (Attachment 46).
HB 2751, immigration law; appropriation – DO PASS
Vice-Chairman Groe moved that HB 2751 do pass.
Rene Guillen, Majority Assistant Research Analyst, Homeland Security & Property Rights Committee, explained HB 2751 (Attachment 47).
Chairman Pearce, Sponsor, further explained HB 2751.
Vice-Chairman Groe announced individuals who registered their position on HB 2751:
Support: David Scott, United for
a Sovereign America; Buffalo Rick Galeener, United for a Sovereign America
& Fire Coalition; Royce Flora, Chairman, District 8 Republican Committee;
Timothy Schwartz, United for a Sovereign America; Carla Wenig, USA;
Vernon Zigler, USA; Kathy McKee, Chairman, Protect Arizona NOW; Susan Conant,
representing self; Timothy Rafferty, representing self; Pamela Pearson,
representing self;
Glenn Fuller, Private Citizen, representing self; Cary Palmer, representing
self; Virginia Archer, representing self; Antoine Alldredge, citizen,
representing self; Maryann Johnston, representing self; Sandra Miller, citizen,
representing self; Virginia Hilton, representing self; Sandy Doty, representing
self; Annette Hettinger, representing self; Willa Key, President, representing
self
Oppose: Kay Martin, Chaplain,
representing self; Ron Johnson, Executive Director, Arizona Catholic
Conference; Lydia Guzman, Chairman, The Coalition for Latino Political Action;
Hector Yturralde, Arizona Hispanic Community Forum
Question was called on the motion that HB 2751 do pass. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 10-6-0-1 (Attachment 48).
HB 2766, national guard mobilization; border; appropriation – DO PASS
Vice-Chairman Groe moved that HB 2766 do pass.
Jennifer Wilson, Majority Intern, Homeland Security & Property Rights Committee, explained HB 2766 (Attachment 49).
Ed Flinn, Director of Joint Programs, Department of Emergency & Military Affairs, neutral on HB 2766, said he believes there is a constitutional issue in relation to Subsection B on Page 1 of the bill. He requested that the sentence on Lines 22 through 24 be eliminated because it is an inaccurate description of the mission the National Guard will be performing.
Support: Sandy Doty, representing self; Annette Hettinger, representing self; Richard Key, representing self; Willa Key, representing self
Oppose: Lydia Guzman, Chairman, The Coalition for Latino Political Action; Hector Yturralde, Arizona Hispanic Community Forum
Neutral: Andrew Carlson, Govt. Affairs Representative, DEMA
Question was called on the motion that HB 2766 do pass. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 12-3-0-2 (Attachment 50).
HB 2779, fair and legal employment act – DO PASS AMENDED
Vice-Chairman Groe moved that HB 2779 do pass.
Vice-Chairman Groe moved that the seven-page proposed Pearce amendment to HB 2779 dated 02/21/2007 12:17 PM (Attachment 51) be adopted.
Rene Guillen, Majority Assistant Research Analyst, Homeland Security & Property Rights Committee, explained HB 2779 (Attachment 52) and the proposed amendment.
Chairman Pearce, Sponsor, further explained HB 2779.
Todd Sanders, Vice President of Public Affairs - Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, testified in opposition to HB 2779.
Jessica Pacheco, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs, Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry, opposed HB 2779.
Vice-Chairman Groe announced individuals who registered their position on HB 2779:
Support: Cary Palmer, representing self; Maxine Steiner, representing self; Sandra Miller, citizen, representing self; Maryann Johnston, representing self; Sandy Doty, representing self; Virginia Archer, representing self; Willa Key, representing self; Timothy Schwartz, United for a Sovereign America; Vernon Zigler, USA; Kathy McKee, Chairman, Protect Arizona NOW; Timothy La Sota, Special Assistant County Attorney, Maricopa County Attorney's Office; Royce Flora, Chairman, District 8 Republican Committee
Oppose: Marcus Osborn, Manager of Gov. and Public Affairs, AAI; Steven Goodman, VP Finance & Admin, representing self; Shelly Tunis, Attorney, Yuma Fresh Vegetable Association; Robert Shuler, Arizona Crop Protection & Western Growers; Michelle Bolton, State Director, NFIB; Lydia Guzman, Chairman, The Coalition for Latino Political Action; Hector Yturralde, Arizona Hispanic Community Forum; Michael Preston Green, Attorney, Arizona Restaurant and Hospitality Association; Joe Galli, Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce; Jeff Sandquist, United Dairymen of Arizona; Scot Mussi, Deputy Director of Leg Affairs, Home Builders Assoc of Central AZ
Neutral: Kevin Tyne, Assistant Secretary of State, Secretary of State
Debra Brimhall Pearson, representing self, spoke in favor of HB 2779.
Question was called on the motion that the seven-page proposed Pearce amendment to HB 2779 dated 02/21/2007 12:17 PM (Attachment 51) be adopted. The motion carried.
Vice-Chairman Groe moved that HB 2779 as amended do pass. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 11-4-0-2 (Attachment 53).
HCR 2051, fair and legal employment; referendum – DO PASS AMENDED
Vice-Chairman Groe moved that HCR 2051 do pass.
Vice-Chairman Groe moved that the six-page proposed Pearce amendment to HCR 2051 dated 02/21/2007 12:35 PM (Attachment 54) be adopted.
Rene Guillen, Majority Assistant Research Analyst, Homeland Security & Property Rights Committee, explained HCR 2051 (Attachment 55) and the proposed amendment.
Vice-Chairman Groe announced individuals who registered their position on HCR 2051:
Support: Willa Key, representing
self; Timothy Schwartz, representing self;
Kathy McKee, Chairman, Protect Arizona NOW; Maxine Steiner, representing self;
Virginia Archer, representing self; Richard Key, representing self; Sandy
Doty, representing self; Vernon Zigler, USA; Carla Wenig, USA; Royce Flora,
Chairman, District 8 Republican Committee
Oppose: Shelly Tunis, Attorney, Yuma Fresh Vegetable Association; Marcus Osborn, Manager of Gov. and Public Affairs, AAI; Jessica Pacheco, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs, Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Todd Sanders, VP of Public Affairs - Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce; Lydia Guzman, Chairman, The Coalition for Latino Political Action; Robert Shuler, Arizona Crop Protection & Western Growers; Michelle Bolton, State Director, NFIB; Hector Yturralde, Arizona Hispanic Community Forum; Michael Preston Green, Attorney, Arizona Restaurant and Hospitality Association; Joe Galli, Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce; Scot Mussi, Deputy Director of Leg Affairs, Home Builders Assoc of Central AZ; Jeff Sandquist, United Dairymen of Arizona
Question was called on the motion that the six-page proposed Pearce amendment to HCR 2051 dated 02/21/2007 12:35 PM (Attachment 54) be adopted. The motion carried.
Vice-Chairman Groe moved that HCR 2051 as amended do pass. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 10-5-0-2 (Attachment 56).
HB 2385, colleges; out-of-county tuition – DO PASS AMENDED – S/E
S/E: same subject
Vice-Chairman Groe moved that HB 2385 do pass.
Vice-Chairman Groe moved that the four-page proposed Pearce S/E amendment to HB 2385 dated 2/16/07 11:30 AM (Attachment 57) be adopted.
Brian Lockery, Majority Research Analyst, explained the S/E amendment to HB 2385 (Attachment 58).
Representative Bill Konopnicki, Sponsor, further explained the S/E amendment to HB 2385. He related that this affects the counties of Santa Cruz, Greenlee and Apache. A portion would be picked up by the General Fund and the county would also pay a portion. The formula is the best representation of what would be fair to all those entities and citizens of the state.
Dennis Miller, Santa Cruz County, spoke in favor of the S/E amendment to HB 2385.
Kay Gale, Greenlee County
Administrator, expressed support for the S/E amendment to
HB 2385. She related that the county’s payment is withheld from its sales tax
each year. About $3 million worth of out-of-county tuition is paid to the
community colleges by the three counties.
Vice-Chairman Groe assumed the Chair.
Kristin Cipolla, Lobbyist, Apache County and Greenlee County, testified in favor of HB 2385. She pointed out that if the unorganized counties were forced to establish their own community colleges, it would result in significantly higher costs.
Vice-Chairman Groe announced individuals who registered their position on the S/E amendment to HB 2385:
Support: Richard Lunt, Greenlee County, Supervisor District 3; Lyn White, Manager, Government Relations, Phelps Dodge; Craig Sullivan, Deputy Director, County Supervisors Assoc.; Mike Gardner, Eastern Arizona College; Kathy Boyle, Executive Director, Arizona Community College Association; Kristen Boilini, Lobbyist, Cochise College & Northland Pioneer College
Question was called on the motion that the four-page proposed Pearce S/E amendment to HB 2385 dated 2/16/07 11:30 AM (Attachment 57) be adopted. The motion carried.
Mr. Biggs moved that H.B. 2385 as amended do pass. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 17-0-0-0 (Attachment 59).
H.B. 2595, amateur radio; operators; structures; accommodation – DO PASS AMENDED
Mr. Pearce moved that HB 2595 do pass.
Mr. Pearce moved
that the three-line proposed Pearce amendment to
HB 2595 dated 2/20/07 10:19 AM (Attachment 60) be adopted.
James Orloski, Majority Intern, Counties, Municipalities and Military Affairs Committee, explained HB 2595 (Attachment 61) and the proposed amendment.
Dan Brown, Mayor, City of Page, endorsed and further explained HB 2595.
John Lanza, Chairperson, Amateur Radio Council of Arizona, testified in favor of HB 2595.
Ingo Radicke, District Emergency Coordinator, Amateur Radio Relay League, spoke in favor of HB 2595.
Mr. Weiers, Sponsor, stated that these people protect the citizens of Arizona at no charge, and he believes it is up to the Legislature to make sure they are able to continue.
Vice-Chairman Groe announced individuals who registered their position on HB 2595:
Support: Jim Wortham,
representing self; William Maynard, Retired, representing self;
Gary Hamman, State RACES Officer, Arizona, representing self
Question was called on the motion that the three-line proposed Pearce amendment to HB 2595 dated 2/20/07 10:19 AM (Attachment 60) be adopted. The motion carried.
Mr. Pearce moved that HB 2595 as amended do pass. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 15-1-0-1 (Attachment 62).
HB 2336, corporate income tax rate reduction – DO PASS
Mr. Pearce moved that HB 2336 do pass.
Jennifer Anderson, Majority Assistant Research Analyst, Ways & Means Committee, explained HB 2336 (Attachment 63).
Representative Kirk Adams, Sponsor, explained why it is important to pass HB 2336.
Steve Voeller, President, Arizona Free Enterprise Club, testified in favor of HB 2336.
Mike Crowe, President, Crowe & Associates, representing self; National Federation of Independent Business, spoke in favor of HB 2336.
Jeffrey Kros, Legislative Director, League of Arizona Cities and Towns, testified in opposition to HB 2336.
Discussion followed.
Vice-Chairman Groe announced individuals who registered their position on HB 2336:
Support: Todd Sanders, VP of
Public Affairs - Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce;
Kathy Senseman, Corporate Public Affairs, Southwest Gas; Jessica Pacheco,
Senior Vice President of Public Affairs, Arizona Chamber of Commerce and
Industry; Lyn White, Manager, Government Relations, Phelps Dodge; Marcus
Osborn, Manager of Gov. and Public Affairs, AAI; Stan Barnes, American
Electronics Association; Emilie Isaacs, Lobbyist, Arizona Small Business Assoc;
Michael Preston Green, Attorney, Boeing Company; AZ Restaurant Assoc; BNSF
Railroad; Tom Dorn, Lobbyist, East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance;
Michelle Bolton, State Director, NFIB
Oppose: Susan Betts, Assistant City Manager, City of Bullhead City; Mark Young, Sr. Management Assistant - Intergovernmental Liaison, Town of Queen Creek; Jennifer Daily, Arizona Education Association; Mario Saldamando, Intergovernmental Affairs, City of Goodyear; Jeri Dustir, Assistant City Manager, City of Flagstaff
Question was called on the motion that HB 2336 do pass. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 10-7-0-0 (Attachment 64).
HB 2337, individual income tax rate reduction – DO PASS AMENDED
Mr. Pearce moved that HB 2337 do pass.
Mr. Pearce moved that the 28-line proposed Adams amendment to HB 2337 dated 2/20/07 2:20 PM (Attachment 65) be adopted.
Jennifer Anderson, Majority Assistant Research Analyst, Ways & Means Committee, explained HB 2337 (Attachment 66) and the proposed amendment.
Representative Kirk Adams, Sponsor, further explained HB 2337.
Mike Crowe, President, Crowe & Associates, representing self; National Federation of Independent Business, spoke in favor of HB 2337.
Steve Voeller, President, Arizona Free Enterprise Club, in support of HB 2337, offered to answer questions.
Vice-Chairman Groe announced individuals who registered their position on HB 2337:
Support: Michelle Bolton, State Director, NFIB; Tom Dorn, Lobbyist, East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance; Michael Preston Green, Attorney, Boeing Company; AZ Restaurant Assoc; BNSF Railroad; Annette Hettinger, representing self; Jessica Pacheco, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs, Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Oppose: Jeffrey Kros, Legislative Director, League of Arizona Cities and Towns; Mark Young, Sr. Management Assistant - Intergovernmental Liaison, Town of Queen Creek; Jennifer Daily, Arizona Education Association; Mario Saldamando, Intergovernmental Affairs, City of Goodyear; Jeri Dustir, Assistant City Manager, City of Flagstaff; Jason Baran, City of Tucson; Susan Betts, Assistant City Manager, City of Bullhead City
Neutral: Norris Nordvold, Intergovernmental Programs Director, City of Phoenix
Question was called on the motion that the 28-page proposed Adams amendment to HB 2337 dated 2/20/07 2:20 PM (Attachment 65) be adopted. The motion carried.
Mr. Pearce moved that HB 2337 as amended do pass. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 10-7-0-0 (Attachment 67).
HCR 2018, repeal business personal property tax – DO PASS
Mr. Pearce moved that HCR 2018 do pass.
Kitty Decker, Majority Research Analyst/Senior Economist, Ways & Means Committee, explained HCR 2018 (Attachment 68; Fiscal Note, Attachment 69).
Representative Rick Murphy, Sponsor, further explained HCR 2018.
Vice-Chairman Groe announced individuals who registered their position on HCR 2018:
Support: Kathy Senseman, Corporate Public Affairs, Southwest Gas; Stan Barnes, American Electronics Association; Michelle Bolton, State Director, NFIB; Joe Galli, Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce; Tom Dorn, Lobbyist, East Valley Chambers of Commerce
Oppose: Mark Young, Sr. Management Assistant - Intergovernmental Liaison, Town of Queen Creek; Jennifer Daily, Arizona Education Association; Jeffrey Kros, Legislative Director, League of Arizona Cities and Towns
Question was called on the motion that HCR 2018 do pass. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 10-7-0-0 (Attachment 70).
HB 2459, debt reduction fund; appropriations – DO PASS
Mr. Pearce moved that HB 2459 do pass.
Ryan Peters, Majority
Assistant Research Analyst, Appropriations Committee, explained
HB 2459 (Attachment 71). He advised that as of the close of FY 2005-2006, the
amount of outstanding bond debt in the public school system is approximately
$827 million.
Mr. Pearce, Sponsor, further explained HB 2459.
Question was called on the motion that HB 2459 do pass. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 10-6-0-1 (Attachment 72).
HB 2750, justice courts, coallocation prohibition – DO PASS AMENDED – S/E
S/E: justices of the peace; jurisdiction
Mr. Pearce moved that HB 2750 do pass.
Mr. Pearce moved
that the 21-line proposed Pearce S/E amendment to
HB 2750 dated 02/19/2007 2:30 PM (Attachment 73) be adopted.
Mr. Pearce moved that the six-line proposed Pearce amendment to the S/E amendment to HB 2750 dated 2/21/07 11:29 AM (Attachment 74) be adopted.
Katy Proctor, Majority Research Analyst, Judiciary Committee, explained the S/E amendment (Attachment 75) and the proposed amendment to the S/E amendment.
Mr. Pearce, Sponsor, further explained HB 2750.
Question was called on the motion that the six-line proposed Pearce amendment to the S/E amendment to HB 2750 dated 2/21/07 11:29 AM (Attachment 74) be adopted. The motion carried.
Mr. Pearce moved
that the 21-line proposed Pearce S/E amendment to
HB 2750 dated 02/19/2007 2:30 PM (Attachment 73) as amended be adopted. The
motion carried.
Mr. Pearce moved that HB 2750 as amended do pass. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 15-1-0-1 (Attachment 76).
Name of individual who registered his position on HB 2750:
Oppose: Arthur Chapa, Legislative counsel, Pima County Board of Supervisors
HB 2758, justices of the peace; funding – DO PASS AMENDED
Mr. Pearce moved that HB 2758 do pass.
Mr. Pearce moved
that the four-line proposed Pearce amendment to
HB 2758 dated 2/19/07 2:46 PM (Attachment 77) be adopted.
Mike Huckins, Majority Research Analyst, Appropriations Committee, explained HB 2758 (Attachment 78) and the proposed amendment.
Representative Kirk Adams, Sponsor, further explained HB 2758.
Vice-Chairman Groe announced individuals who registered their position on HB 2758:
Support: Diane Sikokis, Govt Relations Director, Maricopa County, Maricopa County Board of Supervisors; Rip Wilson, Maricopa County
Question was called on the motion that the four-line proposed Pearce amendment to HB 2758 dated 2/19/07 2:46 PM (Attachment 77) be adopted. The motion carried.
Mr. Pearce moved that HB 2758 as amended do pass.
Diane Sikokis, Government Relations Director, Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, advised that the bill only applies to Maricopa County. This is a continuation of the philosophy the board adopted over the last five years to take more direct responsibility in funding items there is some control over, in particular, local law enforcement, criminal justice-type things, and in exchange, move away from funding items there is no control over whatsoever like the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System or the Arizona Long-Term Care System. It is consistent with taking over Juvenile Probation last year.
Question was called on the motion that HB 2758 as amended do pass. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 16-1-0-0 (Attachment 79).
HB 2242, school facilities board; project managers – DO PASS AMENDED
Mr. Pearce moved that HB 2242 do pass.
Mr. Pearce moved that the 17-line proposed Lujan amendment to HB 2242 dated 2/19/07 4:55 PM (Attachment 80) be adopted.
Brian Lockery, Majority Research Analyst, Education (K-12) Committee, explained HB 2242 (Attachment 81) and the proposed amendment.
Mr. Lujan, Sponsor, further explained HB 2242 and the proposed amendment.
Monica Petersen, Deputy
Director of Finance, School Facilities Board, spoke in favor of
HB 2242 and the proposed amendment. She said she does not know why the
American Institute of Architects is opposed to the bill.
Vice-Chairman Groe announced individuals who registered their position on HB 2242:
Support: Janice Palmer, Governmental Relations Analyst, Arizona School Boards Association; Michael Smith, Assoc, Arizona School Administrators; Jennifer Daily, Arizona Education Association
Oppose: Michael Preston Green, Attorney, American Institute of Architects - Arizona Chapter
Question was called on the motion that the 17-line proposed Lujan amendment to HB 2242 dated 2/19/07 4:55 PM (Attachment 80) be adopted. The motion carried.
Mr. Biggs moved that HB 2242 as amended do pass. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 15-1-0-1 (Attachment 82).
HB 2144, PSPRS; DROP; employer contributions – DO PASS AMENDED
Mr. Biggs moved that HB 2144 do pass.
Mr. Biggs moved that the eight-line proposed Pearce amendment to HB 2144 dated 2/19/07 4:28 PM (Attachment 83) be adopted.
Carolyn Atwater, Majority Research Analyst, Public Institutions & Retirement Committee, explained HB 2144 (Attachment 84; Fiscal Note, Attachment 85) and the proposed amendment.
Question was called on the motion that the eight-line proposed Pearce amendment to HB 2144 dated 2/19/07 4:28 PM (Attachment 83) be adopted. The motion carried.
Mr. Biggs moved that the two-page proposed Pearce amendment to HB 2144 dated 02/20/2007 3:03 PM (Attachment 86) be adopted.
Ms. Atwater explained the proposed amendment.
Discussion followed.
Question was called on the motion that the two-page proposed Pearce amendment to HB 2144 dated 02/20/2007 3:03 PM (Attachment 86) be adopted. The motion carried.
Mr. Pearce moved that HB 2144 as amended do pass. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 12-4-1-0 (Attachment 87).
Name of individual who registered his position on the bill:
Oppose: Susan Betts, Assistant City Manager, City of Bullhead City
HB 2498, clean elections; technical correction – DO PASS AMENDED – S/E
S/E: HealthCare group
Mr. Pearce moved that HB 2498 do pass.
Mr. Pearce moved
that the 12-page proposed Adams S/E amendment to
HB 2498 dated 02/19/2007 1:57 PM (Attachment 88) be adopted.
Mr. Pearce moved that the three-line proposed Adams amendment to the S/E amendment to HB 2498 dated 2/21/07 9:31 AM (Attachment 89) be adopted.
Kristine Stoddard, Majority Research Analyst, explained the S/E amendment to HB 2498 (Attachment 90) and the proposed amendment to the S/E amendment.
Representative Kirk Adams, Sponsor, further explained the S/E amendment to HB 2498.
Vice-Chairman Groe announced individuals who registered their position on the S/E amendment to HB 2498:
Support: Steve Barclay, Lobbyist, CIGNA HealthCare of Arizona; Todd Sanders, VP of Public Affairs - Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce
Oppose: Mary Steigerwald, , Healthcare Group
Neutral: Karlene Wenz, Legislative Liaison, Department of Insurance
Anthony Rodgers, Director, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, spoke in opposition to HB 2498. He said there is a two-year management plan of action to address this issue, and he anticipates breaking even in terms of holding the plans harmless for this particular medical loss period by 2009. He estimated an 18 percent rate increase each year to reach the break-even point. He said if the bill passes, there are a number of conflicting requirements in Title 20 and Title 36 that make it difficult to know who would be responsible for what portions of the new Healthcare Group operated under the Department of Insurance.
Discussion followed.
Question was called on the motion that the three-line proposed Adams amendment to the S/E amendment to HB 2498 dated 2/21/07 9:31 AM (Attachment 89) be adopted. The motion carried.
Vice-Chairman Groe announced individuals who registered their position on the S/E amendment to HB 2498:
Support: Steve Barclay, Lobbyist, CIGNA HealthCare of Arizona; Todd Sanders, VP of Public Affairs - Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce
Oppose: Mary Steigerwald, , Healthcare Group
Neutral: Karlene Wenz, Legislative Liaison, Department of Insurance
Mr. Pearce moved
that the 12-page proposed Adams S/E amendment to
HB 2498 dated 02/19/2007 1:57 PM (Attachment 88) as amended be adopted. The
motion carried.
Mr. Pearce moved that HB 2498 as amended do pass. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 11-6-0-0 (Attachment 91).
HB 2074, pupil pedestrian
safety zones – DO PASS AMENDED - S/E FAILED
S/E: miscalculated school district budgets; repayment
Mr. Pearce moved that HB 2074 do pass.
Mr. Pearce moved
that the 21-line proposed Pearce S/E amendment to
HB 2074 dated 02/15/2007 3:30 PM (Attachment 92) be adopted.
Brian Lockery, Majority Research Analyst, Education (K-12) Committee, explained the S/E amendment to HB 2074 (Attachment 93). He indicated that the bill applies to Saddle Mountain Unified School District, which is located in the area of the Palo Verde Nuclear Power Plant.
Vice-Chairman Groe announced individuals who registered their position on the S/E amendment to HB 2074:
Support: Janice Palmer,
Governmental Relations Analyst, Arizona School Boards Association; Virginia
Hilton, representing self; Jennifer Daily, Arizona Education Association;
Roxanne Morris, Superintendent of Schools, Saddle Mountain Unified
School District
Discussion followed.
Mr. Lockery noted that within the last few weeks, the State Board of Education had a petition filed at a public meeting to place the school district under receivership.
Question was called on the motion that the 21-line proposed Pearce S/E amendment to HB 2074 dated 02/15/2007 3:30 PM (Attachment 92) be adopted. The motion carried.
Mr. Pearce moved that HB 2074 as amended do pass. The motion failed by a roll call vote of 8-9-0-0 (Attachment 94).
HB 2266, educational voucher managers – DO PASS AMENDED – S/E
S/E: same subject
Mr. Pearce moved that HB 2266 do pass.
Mr. Pearce moved
that the two-page proposed Pearce S/E amendment to
HB 2266 dated 2/15/07 10:59 AM (Attachment 95) be adopted.
Ingrid Garvey, Majority Assistant Research Analyst, Education (K-12) Committee, explained the S/E amendment to HB 2266 (Attachment 96).
Question was called on the motion that the two-page proposed Pearce S/E amendment to HB 2266 dated 2/15/07 10:59 AM (Attachment 95) be adopted. The motion carried.
Mr. Pearce moved that HB 2266 as amended do pass. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 17-0-0-0 (Attachment 97).
HB 2772, adoption subsidies; tutoring – DO PASS
Mr. Pearce moved that HB 2772 do pass.
Ryan Peters, Majority
Assistant Research Analyst, Appropriations Committee, explained
HB 2772 (Attachment 98).
Question was called on the motion that HB 2772 do pass. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 10-7-0-0 (Attachment 99).
Without objection, the meeting adjourned at 9:42 p.m.
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Linda Taylor, Committee Secretary
March 9, 2007
(Original minutes, attachments, and audio are on file in the Office of the Chief Clerk.)
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