ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

HB 2170: boxing; mixed martial arts; continuation

PRIME SPONSOR: Representative Toma, LD 22

BILL STATUS: Commerce

Abstract

Relating to the continuation of the Arizona State Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts Commission.

Provisions

1. Continues the Commission for eight years until July 1, 2026.  (Sec. 2)

2. Repeals the Commission on January 1, 2027.  (Sec. 1, 2)

3. Contains a purpose clause.  (Sec. 3)

4. Contains a retroactivity clause.  (Sec. 4) 

Current Law

Laws 2015, Chapter 19, placed the Commission under the Department of Gaming, Division of Racing.  Laws 2016, Chapter 22, continued the Commission for two years, until July 1, 2018.

The Commission consists of three members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate to serve three year terms. Statute prohibits a commissioner from promoting, sponsoring or having any financial interest in a boxer, contest or the premises leased for a boxing contest (A.R.S. § 5-223). The purpose of the Commission is to provide the best protection for all interested parties in the sports of boxing, kickboxing and mixed martial arts. The Commission licenses fighters, promoters, trainers, managers and officials to ensure that all laws and rules are followed (A.R.S. § 5-228).

Additional Information

Pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-2953, the Joint Legislative Audit Committee assigned the sunset review of the Commission to the Senate Commerce and Public Safety and the House of Representatives Commerce Committee of Reference.  The Committee of Reference recommended that the Legislature continue the Commission for eight years as noted in the Final Report.

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Fifty-Third Legislature                 HB 2170

Second Regular Session                               Version 1: Commerce

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