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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFifty-third Legislature - Second Regular SessionMAJORITY CAUCUS CALENDAR # 3February 6, 2018Bill NumberShort TitleCommitteeDateActionCommittee on AppropriationsChairman:David Livingston, LD22Vice Chairman:Vince Leach, LD11Analyst:Jennifer Thomsen, Jon RudolphIntern:Adam CiampaglioHB 2270appropriations; DPS; remote housingSPONSOR:THORPE, LD6HOUSEAPPROP1/31DPA(12-0-0-1-0)(Abs: BOWERS)HB 2416appropriation; study; prime contracting classificationSPONSOR:COBB, LD5HOUSEAPPROP1/31DPA(10-0-0-3-0)(Abs: BOWERS,LEACH,RIVERO)Committee on Banking and InsuranceChairman:David Livingston, LD22Vice Chairman:Eddie Farnsworth, LD12Analyst:Paul Benny, Jason TheodorouIntern:Lauren KinzleHB 2357EORP; employer contributionsSPONSOR:LIVINGSTON, LD22HOUSEBI1/18DP(6-1-0-1-0)(No: SALMAN; Abs: MOSLEY)Committee on CommerceChairman:Jeff Weninger, LD17Vice Chairman:Jill Norgaard, LD18Analyst:Diana Clay, Jon RudolphIntern:Josefina TorresHB 2262condominiums; termination; appraisalsSPONSOR:TOMA, LD22HOUSECOM1/30DPA(9-0-0-0-0)HB 2263landlord tenant; security depositsSPONSOR:TOMA, LD22HOUSECOM1/30DPA(6-3-0-0-0)(No: ESPINOZA,EPSTEIN,CH?VEZ)HB 2331state lottery; multijurisdictional gamesSPONSOR:WENINGER, LD17HOUSECOM1/23DP(9-0-0-0-0)HB 2334liquor omnibusSPONSOR:WENINGER, LD17HOUSECOM1/30DPA(9-0-0-0-0)Committee on EducationChairman:Paul Boyer, LD20Vice Chairman:Douglas Coleman, LD16Analyst:Aaron WondersIntern:Ileen YounanHB 2205JTED governing boards; membership; prohibitionSPONSOR:BOWERS, LD25HOUSEED1/29DP(9-1-1-0-0)(No: ALSTON; Present: BOLDING)HB 2286charter school board; rulemaking exemptionSPONSOR:BOYER, LD20HOUSEED1/29DPA(11-0-0-0-0)HB 2323schools; inhalers; contracted nursesSPONSOR:CARTER, LD15HOUSEED1/29DP(10-0-0-1-0)(Abs: STRINGER)Committee on Energy, Environment and Natural ResourcesChairman:Russell "Rusty" Bowers, LD25Vice Chairman:Brenda Barton, LD6Analyst:Sharon Carpenter, Vanessa ClaytonIntern:Adrienne AustillHB 2310game and fish; licenses; feesSPONSOR:BOWERS, LD25HOUSEEENR1/30DPA(8-0-0-1-0)(Abs: LEACH)HCR 2017supporting nuclear energySPONSOR:LEACH, LD11HOUSEEENR1/30DP(6-3-0-0-0)(No: GONZALES,DESCHEENIE,ENGEL)Committee on Federalism, Property Rights and Public PolicyChairman:Bob Thorpe, LD6Vice Chairman:Mark Finchem, LD11Analyst:Brittany Green, Jason TheodorouIntern:Amanda HigbyHB 2153campaign finance; nonprofits; disclosureSPONSOR:LEACH, LD11HOUSEFPRPP1/30DP(6-3-0-0-0)(No: HERNANDEZ,BLANC,NAVARRETE)HB 2254computation of time; day; portionSPONSOR:CARTER, LD15HOUSEFPRPP1/30DP(9-0-0-0-0)Committee on GovernmentChairman:Douglas Coleman, LD16Vice Chairman:Bob Thorpe, LD6Analyst:Michael Hans, Anthony CasselmanIntern:Stiv FicoHB 2120recreational vehicle parks; rental durationSPONSOR:COLEMAN, LD16HOUSEGOV1/25DP(7-0-0-1-0)(Abs: UGENTI-RITA)HB 2157committee of reference; chairperson; appointmentSPONSOR:BOYER, LD20HOUSEGOV1/25DP(7-0-0-1-0)(Abs: UGENTI-RITA)HB 2168mobile homes; recreational vehicles; fundSPONSOR:COLEMAN, LD16HOUSEGOV1/25DPA(6-0-0-2-0)(Abs: UGENTI-RITA,CLODFELTER)HB 2173jurisdictional elections; notice of participationSPONSOR:COLEMAN, LD16HOUSEGOV1/25DPA/SE(7-0-0-1-0)(Abs: UGENTI-RITA)HB 2178secretary of state; notary publicSPONSOR:COLEMAN, LD16HOUSEGOV1/25DP(8-0-0-0-0)HB 2184secretary of state; rulemakingSPONSOR:COLEMAN, LD16HOUSEGOV1/25DPA(5-3-0-0-0)(No: CLARK,SALMAN,MARTINEZ)Committee on HealthChairman:Heather Carter, LD15Vice Chairman:Regina E. Cobb, LD5Analyst:Rick Hazelton, Jon RudolphIntern:Tyler StephensHB 2149pharmacies; remote dispensingSPONSOR:WENINGER, LD17HOUSEHEALTH1/18DP(7-1-0-1-0)(No: POWERS HANNLEY; Abs: SYMS)HB 2228AHCCCS; annual waiver; applicability.SPONSOR:COOK, LD8HOUSEHEALTH2/1DP(9-0-0-0-0)Committee on Judiciary and Public SafetyChairman:Eddie Farnsworth, LD12Vice Chairman:Anthony T. Kern, LD20Analyst:Katy Proctor, Jason TheodorouIntern:Samantha CoxHB 2031spousal maintenance; significant contribution; reductionSPONSOR:LAWRENCE, LD23HOUSEJPS1/31DP(9-0-0-0-0)HB 2038drug overdose review teams; recordsSPONSOR:CARTER, LD15HOUSEJPS1/31DP(9-0-0-0-0)HB 2238administrative decisions; review; scopeSPONSOR:FARNSWORTH E, LD12HOUSEJPS1/24DP(6-3-0-0-0)(No: GONZALES,HERNANDEZ,ENGEL)HB 2241heroin; fentanyl; sales; mandatory prisonSPONSOR:FARNSWORTH E, LD12HOUSEJPS1/31DP(5-4-0-0-0)(No: GONZALES,STRINGER,HERNANDEZ,ENGEL)HB 2243wrong-way driving; violation; DUISPONSOR:FARNSWORTH E, LD12HOUSEJPS1/24DPA(6-3-0-0-0)(No: GONZALES,STRINGER,ENGEL)TI1/31DP(7-1-0-0-0)(No: ANDRADE)HB 2244dangerous crimes; children; fictitious ageSPONSOR:FARNSWORTH E, LD12HOUSEJPS1/31DP(9-0-0-0-0)HB 2245prohibited bail; sexual conduct; molestationSPONSOR:FARNSWORTH E, LD12HOUSEJPS1/31DPA(6-3-0-0-0)(No: GONZALES,STRINGER,ENGEL)HB 2278child support rights transferSPONSOR:COBB, LD5HOUSEJPS1/31DP(9-0-0-0-0)HB 2311limited liability; employers; ex-offendersSPONSOR:FARNSWORTH E, LD12HOUSEJPS1/31DP(9-0-0-0-0)HB 2386notice of claim; requirementsSPONSOR:RIVERO, LD21HOUSEJPS1/31DP(7-2-0-0-0)(No: GONZALES,HERNANDEZ)Committee on Land, Agriculture and Rural AffairsChairman:Brenda Barton, LD6Vice Chairman:Darin Mitchell, LD13Analyst:Sharon Carpenter, Vanessa ClaytonIntern:Adrienne AustillHB 2017state land department; continuationSPONSOR:MITCHELL, LD13HOUSELARA1/25DP(8-0-0-0-0)HB 2215veterinary medical examining board; continuationSPONSOR:BARTON, LD6HOUSELARA1/25DP(8-0-0-0-0)Committee on Local and International AffairsChairman:Tony Rivero, LD21Vice Chairman:Todd A. Clodfelter, LD10Analyst:Michael HansIntern:Stiv FicoHB 2005municipal economic development; sale; leaseSPONSOR:LEACH, LD11HOUSELIA1/17DP(4-3-0-0-0)(No: GABALD?N,BLANC,CH?VEZ)HB 2182campaign finance; candidate committee; transfersSPONSOR:COLEMAN, LD16HOUSELIA1/31DPA(4-3-0-0-0)(No: RIVERO,NUTT,BLANC)HB 2198property tax; delinquent tax listSPONSOR:SHOPE, LD8HOUSELIA1/31DP(7-0-0-0-0)HB 2209municipalities; parking; public vehicles.SPONSOR:GRANTHAM, LD12HOUSELIA1/31DP(7-0-0-0-0)HB 2242fire districts; revisions; county islandsSPONSOR:FARNSWORTH E, LD12HOUSELIA1/31DP(7-0-0-0-0)HB 2413public road maintenance; primitive designationSPONSOR:COOK, LD8HOUSELIA1/31DP(6-0-0-1-0)(Abs: RIVERO)HCM 2001NAFTA; renegotiation; supportSPONSOR:CH?VEZ, LD29HOUSELIA1/24DP(6-1-0-0-0)(No: NUTT)Committee on Military, Veterans and Regulatory AffairsChairman:Jay Lawrence, LD23Vice Chairman:Mark Finchem, LD11Analyst:Brittany Green, Anthony CasselmanIntern:Amanda HigbyHB 2011cosmetology; licensing exceptionsSPONSOR:UGENTI-RITA, LD23HOUSEMVRA1/29DP(5-4-0-0-0)(No: ANDRADE,ESPINOZA,DESCHEENIE,MARTINEZ)HB 2189prisoners; dedicated discharge account; useSPONSOR:BOYER, LD20HOUSEMVRA1/29DPA(8-0-0-1-0)(Abs: CAMPBELL)HB 2191military families; assistance; subaccountsSPONSOR:CARTER, LD15HOUSEMVRA1/22DP(9-0-0-0-0)APPROP1/31DP(11-0-0-2-0)(Abs: BOWERS,CARDENAS)HB 2412leave of absence; day; definitionSPONSOR:SHOPE, LD8HOUSEMVRA1/29DP(9-0-0-0-0)Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureChairman:Noel W. Campbell, LD1Vice Chairman:Drew John, LD14Analyst:Liam Maher, Vanessa ClaytonIntern:Samuel RosenbergHB 2027alternative fuel special plates; veteransSPONSOR:FRIESE, LD9HOUSETI1/17DP(7-0-0-1-0)(Abs: MOSLEY)HB 2092police vehicles; HOV lanesSPONSOR:COOK, LD8HOUSETI1/17DPA(7-0-0-1-0)(Abs: MOSLEY)HB 2162disability parking spacesSPONSOR:CAMPBELL, LD1HOUSETI1/31DPA(7-1-0-0-0)(No: ANDRADE)HB 2260commercial license; defensive driving schoolSPONSOR:TOMA, LD22HOUSETI1/31DP(8-0-0-0-0)Committee on Ways and MeansChairman:Michelle B. Ugenti-Rita, LD23Vice Chairman:Vince Leach, LD11Analyst:Michael Madden, Anthony CasselmanIntern:Elizabeth LangeHB 2185school districts; tax levy; calculationSPONSOR:NORGAARD, LD18HOUSEWM1/31DP(9-0-0-0-0)HB 2264tax exemptions; dependents; inflation indexingSPONSOR:MOSLEY, LD5HOUSEWM1/31DP(6-3-0-0-0)(No: BOLDING,CARDENAS,EPSTEIN)HB 2385property tax appeals; court findings.SPONSOR:CLODFELTER, LD10HOUSEWM1/31DP(9-0-0-0-0)2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2270: appropriations; DPS; remote housingPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Thorpe, LD 6BILL STATUS: HYPERLINK "" \o "Bill Status Inquiry" Caucus & COWAPPROP: DPA 12-0-0-1698563500Legend:ADOA – Arizona Department of AdministrationCOSF – Capital Outlay Stabilization FundDPS – Department of Public SafetyAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:ADOA – Arizona Department of AdministrationCOSF – Capital Outlay Stabilization FundDPS – Department of Public SafetyAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)Abstract07981950? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal Note00? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal NoteRelating to appropriations for DPS remote housing.ProvisionsAppropriates the following monies from the GF to DPS for the replacement of remote housing IN FY 2019, FY 2020 AND FY 2021: $2,700,000 in FY 2019.$2,700,000 in FY 2020.$2,600,000 in FY 2021. (Sec. 1)$100,000 FROM THE GF.$1,900,000 FROM COSF. (APPROP)Exempts the appropriations from lapsing. (Sec. 1)Additional InformationArizona DPS remote housing units are modular units where Arizona Highway Patrol Officers and their families reside. The units are located throughout remote areas of Arizona. DPS currently has 61 remote housing units that have lifespans of 20 to 25 years. The construction year of these units vary from 1962 to 2010 with the average replacement value being $132,891 per unit, according to ADOA (ADOA FY 2017 Building System Inventory).COSF receives revenues from rental and tenant improvement charges to agencies occupying ADOA owned buildings. COSF monies are used to pay maintenance, utilities, construction, and administrative costs for state-owned buildings. JLBC estimates that COSF will have a year-end FY 2018 balance of $7,215,900 (JLBC FY 2019 Baseline).2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2416: appropriation; study; prime contracting classificationPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Cobb, LD 5BILL STATUS: Caucus & COWAPPROP: DPA 10-0-0-3698573025Legend:DOR – Department of RevenueTPT – Transaction Privilege TaxAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:DOR – Department of RevenueTPT – Transaction Privilege TaxAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)Abstract07981950? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal Note00? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal NoteRelating to a study on the prime contracting classification of TPT.ProvisionsAppropriates a blank amount $75,000 from the GF RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTORS' RECOVERY FUND in FY 2019 to DOR for an independent study of the rate of noncompliance by persons subject to the prime contracting TPT classification.Current LawTPT is imposed on a vendor for the privilege of conducting business in Arizona. Under this tax, the seller is responsible for remitting to the state the entire amount of tax due based on the gross proceeds or gross income of the business. While the tax is commonly passed on to the consumer at the point of sale, it is ultimately the seller’s responsibility to remit the tax. Business activities subject to TPT include, but are not limited to: retail, restaurants and bars, hotel/motel, commercial leasing, advertising, amusements, personal property rentals, real property rentals, construction/contracting, owners/builders, manufactured building, mining, timbering, transportation, printing, publishing, utilities, communications, air/railroad, and private cars/pipelines. The current Arizona TPT rate is 5.6%. DOR collects TPT and administers distribution to the state GF and counties, cities and towns.A.R.S. § 42-5075 establishes the?prime?contracting?classification of TPT, comprised of business engaged in?prime?contracting?and the dealership of manufactured buildings.? The TPT base for?prime?contracting?is 65% of the gross sale proceeds or gross income derived from the business.The Residential Contractors' Recovery Fund receives revenues through an assessment paid by residential contractors and other monies. The assessment is prohibited from exceeding $600 per biennial license period. Recovery Fund monies are used to compensate anyone who is injured by an act, representation, a transaction, or the conduct of a residential contractor. Damages to any one individual cannot exceed $30,000. Up to 14% of the prior FY revenue may be used for administering the Recovery Fund. JLBC estimates that the year-end FY 2018 balance will be $12,550,500 (JLBC FY 2019 Baseline).2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2357: EORP; employer contributionsPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Livingston, LD 22BILL STATUS: Caucus & COWBI: DP 6-1-0-169852540Legend:ASRS – Arizona State Retirement SystemEODCRS – Elected Officials’ Defined Contribution Retirement System EORP – Elected Official’s Retirement PlanAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:ASRS – Arizona State Retirement SystemEODCRS – Elected Officials’ Defined Contribution Retirement System EORP – Elected Official’s Retirement PlanAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)Abstract07981950? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal Note00? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal NoteRelating to EORP employer contributions.ProvisionsRequires, beginning July 1, 2018, each EORP employer to make contributions sufficient under the actuarial valuation to meet both the normal cost plus the actuarially determined amount required to amortize the unfunded accrued liability over a closed period of at least 20 years, but not more than 30 years. (Sec. 1)Asserts an employer's contribution to EORP in combination with member contributions may not be less than the actuarially determined normal cost for that Fiscal Year. (Sec. 1)Removes language regarding employer contribution rates beginning FY44. (Sec. 1)Current LawEstablished in 1985, EORP is a cost sharing multiple-employer public retirement plan established by Title 38, Chapter 5, Article 3 to provide benefits for elected officials and judges of certain state, county and local governments. The PSPRS Board of Trustees administers EORP.Each member is required to contribute 13% of compensation to EORP. Beginning January 1, 2014 and continuing for 30 years, employer contributions equal 23.5% of aggregate payroll. Aggregate payroll is on behalf of active members in EORP and active members in EODCRS, and active members in ASRS who opt-out of EODCRS because they had money on account with ASRS.The employer contributions are used to pay for: 1) EORP Defined Benefits = Employer Normal Cost plus an amount to amortize the unfunded accrued liability; 2) EODCRS Defined Contribution = 6% of pay for those electing EODCRS; and 3) ASRS Defined Benefits = Employer’s contribution amount. Additionally, from FY14 through FY43, the sum of $5,000,000 is appropriated in each fiscal year from the state general fund to EORP to supplement the normal cost plus an amount to amortize the unfunded accrued liability (A.R.S. § 38-810). In 2013, the Legislature closed EORP to new members and created EODCRS. EODCRS members contribute 8% of compensation to an annuity account annually (A.R.S. § 38-833). According to PSPRS's Actuarial Valuation (June 2017) EORP is currently 30.7% funded.2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2262: condominiums; termination; appraisalsPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Toma, LD 22BILL STATUS: Caucus & COWCOM: DPA 9-0-0-0317567945Legend:FMV- Fair Market ValueAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:FMV- Fair Market ValueAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)AbstractRelating to the termination of a condominium association.ProvisionsEstablishes that upon termination of a condominium voted by 80% of the condominium owners association, the unit owner receives an additional 5% of the appraisal cost for relocation costs. (Sec. 1) Directs the condominium association to select an independent appraiser to determine the FMV of the condominium. (Sec.1) Gives unit owners 60 days to object to the association's appraisal. (Sec. 1)Permits a second independent appraisal at the unit owner's expense AND IF THE UNIT OWNER'S APPRAISAL DIFFERS FROM THE ASSOCIATION'S APPRAISAL BY 2% OR LESS, THE HIGHER APPRAISAL IS FINAL. (Sec. 1) (COM)Stipulates that if the independent appraisal is greater than the original MORE THAN 2% HIGHER THAN THE AMOUNT OF THE association's appraisal, the unit owner must be paid the average of the two amounts plus an additional 5% of that amount for relocation costs. (Sec. 1) (COM)Makes technical changes. (Sec. 1)Contains an applicability clause. (Sec. 2)MAKES CONFORMING CHANGES. (SEC. 1) (COM)Current LawA condominium may be created by recording a declaration in the same manner as a deed in the county where the condominium is located. The declaration is in the name of the condominium, the name of the association and as required by law. (A.R.S. § 33-1211) A condominium association agreement may be terminated if 80% of the condominium association approves. Unit owners are allowed 30 days to object to the association's appraisal as outlined. (A.R.S. § 33-1228) 07981950? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal Note00? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal Note2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2263: landlord tenant; security depositsPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Toma, LD 22BILL STATUS: Caucus & COWCOM: DPA 6-3-0-0317567945Legend:Amendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:Amendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)Abstract07981950? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal Note00? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal NoteRelating to tenant security deposits that are refunded by the landlord.ProvisionsStipulates that if the tenant does not dispute the landlord's deductions made from the tenant's security deposit within 45 60 days after termination of the tenancy, the amount is final and any further claims are waived. (Sec. 1) (COM)Makes technical changes. (Sec. 1)Current LawA landlord cannot require a tenant to pay more than one and one-half month's rent for security deposits. The purpose of all nonrefundable deposits must be stated in writing by the landlord and are refundable if not otherwise noted. Any refundable security deposits may be applied to the payment of rent and all charges specified in the signed lease agreement. Upon request, the tenant will be notified when the move-out inspection will occur and may be present. After the tenant's move out date, the landlord has 14 days to itemize the deductions and deliver to the tenant, together with the amount due, any security deposits. (A.R.S. § 33-1321) 2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2331: state lottery; multijurisdictional gamesPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Weninger, LD 17BILL STATUS: Caucus & COWCOM: DP 9-0-0-0317567310Legend:Director – Arizona State Lottery DirectorAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:Director – Arizona State Lottery DirectorAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)Abstract07981950? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal Note00? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal NoteRelating to multijurisdictional lottery games.ProvisionsReplaces the term multistate lottery games with multijurisdictional lottery games. (Sec. 1)Removes archaic language. (Sec. 1)Makes technical changes. (Sec. 1)Current LawA.R.S. § 5-554 directs the Arizona State Lottery Commission (Commission) to oversee the State Lottery and "produce the maximum amount of net revenues consonant with the dignity of the state." The Commission has five members appointed by the Governor to 5-year terms. Members have experience in: law enforcement; marketing; advertising; convenience stores, minimarts or grocery retail stores. Statute requires the Commission to meet with the Director at least quarterly to make recommendations, set policy, receive reports and transact other business. Among the Commission's many duties: to establish multistate lottery games.Additional InformationArizona is a member of the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL). MUSL is a non-profit, government-benefit association owned and operated by its member lotteries. MUSL's membership consists of 33 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Each MUSL member offers one or more of the games administered by MUSL and all profits are retained by the individual lotteries to fund projects approved by the legislature that authorizes each lottery. The Arizona State Lottery currently participates in two MUSL games: Powerball and Mega Millions.2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2334: liquor omnibusPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Weninger, LD 17BILL STATUS: Caucus & COWCOM: DPA 9-0-0-0-635062230Legend:DLLC - Department of Liquor Licenses & ControlDirector – Director of DLLCAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:DLLC - Department of Liquor Licenses & ControlDirector – Director of DLLCAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)AbstractRelating to the annual omnibus bill with modification and clarifications to the liquor statutes.07981950? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal Note00? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal NoteProvisionsAuthorizes the Director to suspend or revoke the approval of trainers not abiding by DLLC course mandates or standards; permits an appeal to the State Liquor Board for any penalty. (Sec. 2)Deposits into the Liquor Licenses Fund, all monies from applications for sampling and growler permits and stipulates the total is regardless of DLLC's legislative appropriation. (Sec. 3, 4)States there is no license transfer if a new fictitious person is added to the business ownership, but the controlling persons initially disclosed to the Director remain the same. (Sec. 6)PERMITS PROTESTS TO A LIQUOR LICENSE TO BE SUBMITTED BY EMAIL. (Com)Special Event LicenseRequires a denial for a special event license by a county, city or town (or its designee) be given to the Director within 90 days after a person submits the application or else the application is considered as having no recommendation. (Sec. 7)Limits an off-sale special event license for a charitable auction of spirituous liquor to 20 cases annually. (Sec. 7) Limits a special event license TO FIVE DAYS PER YEAR for a wine pull or distilled spirits pull and case amounts to 20 cases of wine and 10 cases of distilled spirits (now 50 bottles) per day of a licensed special event. (Sec. 7) (Com)Makes the licensee responsible for complying with the case limitations. (Sec. 7) Farm Winery Festival License & Farm Winery Fair LicenseRewrites the Farm Winery Festival License (Festival License) and Farm Winery Fair License (Fair License) statutes. (Sec. 8)Maintains the Director's ability to issue temporary special event licenses and gives the county, city or town (or its designee) authorization to approve or deny the Festival License. (Sec. 8)Gives the county, city or town (or its designee) 90 days to deny a Festival License application after its submission and deems anything after that timeframe as no recommendation. (Sec. 8)Permits the Director to issue one or more Festival Licenses for each Farm Winery and to establish a fee (now $15 fee). (Sec. 8) Authorizes a Farm Winery representative to consume negligible amounts of wine on the Festival premises for quality control purposes. (Sec. 8)Allows the Director to establish a fee for the Fair License (now $15). (Sec. 8)Permits the Farm Winery Licensee operating lawfully and primarily as a remote tasting room to exchange the license for a newly established Remote Tasting Room License without additional fee by December 31, 2018. (Sec. 10)Microbrewery & Craft DistilleryAuthorizes a licensed Microbrewery to have tapping equipment when it sells the retailer's beer, if the Microbrewery maintains the equipment as outlined. (Sec. 11)Permits a licensed Craft Distiller to deliver to remote locations, not just on-premises or adjacent to the premises. (Sec. 12)Gives the county, city or town (or its designee) 90 days to deny a Craft Distillery Festival License application after its submission and deems anything after that timeframe as no recommendation. (Sec. 13)Bar, Beer & Wine Bar LicensesPermits the Director to issue a new license of the same series and in the same county when one reverts to DLLC. (Sec. 14)Authorizes the Director to issue two ONE new Beer and Wine Bar license (now one license) in each county per 5,000 population increase as of July 1, 2010 (rather than repealing January 1, 2022). (Sec. 14) (COM)Beginning January 1, 2022, requires one new license per 10,000 population increase in each county as of July 1, 2010 (no date currently). (Sec. 14)Requires an appraisal to determine Fair Market Value of a newly issued license and outlines specifics, which must consider trends in value over the prior 12 months. (Sec. 14) MiscellaneousSpecifies the restrictions on issuing a license within 300 feet of a church or school do not apply to a Craft Distillery Festival License and a Farm Winery Festival License. (Sec. 15)Adds to the reasons the Director may suspend or revoke a license, if the licensee violates an order of the Board. (Sec. 16)Details the mitigating factors the Director may consider for a violation by the licensee involving the safety of the customers or serious acts of violence. (Sec. 16)Decreases to 18 years (now 21 years), the age at which a person who knowingly allows an underage person to possess or consume spirituous liquor, is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor (6 months/$2,500 plus surcharges) (Sec. 17).Permits a producer to buy samples from the retailer where the sampling is being held and requires the purchase price to be the same as that paid by the public. (Sec. 18)Stipulates that a retail location with a permanent sampling privilege issued by DLLC waives the requirement for separation or barrier from the remainder of the licensed premises. (Sec. 18)Modifies the 2014 legislation relating to Farm Winery Licenses and the grandfathered licensees who will continue to operate until January 1, 2020 (now January 1, 2019). (Sec. 19)Conforms language for existing Farm Winery Licensees who also hold either a Beer and Wine Bar or Beer and Wine Store License issued at the winery before January 1, 2014. (Sec. 19)Modifies the definitions of acts of violence; club; voting security. (Sec. 1)Makes technical changes. (Sec. 1, 2, 4-7, 9-17)Makes clarifying and conforming changes. (Sec. 4-6, 9-12, 14-19)Current LawA.R.S. § 4-112 specifies the powers and duties of the Director, including the ability to adopt training rules for managers, servers and other employees who serve, sell or furnish spirituous liquor to retail customers and others. The training courses must include spirituous liquor handling and knowledge of liquor laws and pertinent rules.A.R.S. § 4-202 requires every spirituous liquor license applicant to:Be a legal citizen of the United States and the state of Arizona.Submit a full set of fingerprints to the DLLC for obtaining a state and federal background check. Not have a license revocation within one year before the application. Upon request, provide full financial disclosure statements to the DLLC by the applicant. A.R.S. § 4-203.02 sets the statutory rules and limitations for special event licenses, including an on-sale special event license allowing the sale of spirituous liquor for consumption on the premises of the event only and a daily off-sale special event license allowing a charitable auction of spirituous liquor for consumption off premises. Both the on-sale and off-sale special event license permit the licensee to conduct a wine or distilled spirits pull of up to 50 bottles of wine or distilled spirits. Wine or distilled spirits pull is an activity where an attendee pays a set price for an opportunity to select one or more random bottles of wine or distilled spirits at the event. A licensed producer or wholesaler may donate spirituous liquor to an organization that is having an on-sale or off-sale special event. A special event license may also be issued concurrently with a wine festival license and a craft distillery festival license. 2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2205: JTED governing boards; membership; prohibitionPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Bowers, LD 25BILL STATUS: Caucus & COWED: DP 9-1-1-0317567310Legend:JTED – Joint Technical Education DistrictAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:JTED – Joint Technical Education DistrictAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)Abstract07981950? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal Note00? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal NoteRelation to JTED governing board membership.ProvisionsProhibits educators who teach or administer a JTED satellite program or course from being a member of the JTED's governing board. (Sec. 1)Permits current JTED governing board members to serve the remainder of their normal term. (Sec. 2).Makes technical changes. (Sec. 1)Current LawPersons are eligible for election to a JTED governing board if the person is a registered voter and a resident of the single member district. Employees of a JTED or the spouse of an employee are prohibited from serving on the governing board of the same JTED. In addition, members of a member district governing board are prohibited from simultaneously serving on the JTED governing board (A.R.S. § 15-393).2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2286: charter school board; rulemaking exemptionPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Boyer, LD 20BILL STATUS: Caucus & COWED: DPA 11-0-0-0698566040Legend:SBCS – State Board for Charter SchoolsGRRC – Governor's Regulatory Review CouncilAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:SBCS – State Board for Charter SchoolsGRRC – Governor's Regulatory Review CouncilAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)AbstractRelating to SBCS rulemaking exemptions. ProvisionsDirects SBCS to adopt necessary rules and policies to accomplish its statutory purpose. (Sec. 1)Exempts SBCS from state rulemaking requirements that include: a.Publication of agency rules;b.Rulemaking guidelines; c.Attorney General review; andd.GRRC review. (Sec. 2)Directs SBCS to adopt policies or rules for the board and board sponsored charter schools that provide notice of and opportunity for comment on policies and rules proposed for adoption. (Sec. 2)Requires SBCS to provide at least two opportunities for public comment when changing or implementing any rules. (Sec. 2)Requires the State Board of Education to provide at least two public comment opportunities for changes to policies. (Sec. 2)Currently, the State Board of Education is required to provide at least two opportunities for public comment when changing rules. (ED)DIRECTS SBCS AND THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO CONSIDER THE FISCAL IMPACT OF PROPOSED RULES. (Sec. 2)(ED) Contains an emergency clause. (Sec. 3)(ED)Makes technical changes. (Sec. 1)Current Law9144008049895? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal Note00? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal NoteSBCS is charged with exercising general supervision over board-sponsored charter schools and recommending legislation pertaining to the charter schools (A.R.S. § 15-182). Each agency is required to make their rules and formal procedures available the public and establish and maintain a public rule making docket for each pending procedure (A.R.S. §§ 41-1003, 41-1021). Agencies must prepare and transmit the rule's preamble and its economic, small business and consumer impact statements to GRRC for final review, unless the agency meets the statutory exemption. GRRC is then charged with reviewing that the rule meets statutory requirements and approving the rule or returning it to the agency within 120 days of receipt. If GRRC returns the rule to the agency, the agency is authorized to resubmit the rule (A.R.S. § 41-1052). The Attorney General must review all exempt rules and approve them as 1) in proper form; 2) clear, concise, and understandable; 3) within the power of the agency; and 4) in compliance with appropriate procedures (A.R.S. § 41-1044).2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2323: schools; inhalers; contracted nursesPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Carter, LD 15BILL STATUS: Caucus & COWED: DP 10-0-0-1-127067310Legend:LEA – Local Education Agency SBE – Arizona State Board of EducationAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:LEA – Local Education Agency SBE – Arizona State Board of EducationAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)Abstract07981950? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal Note00? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal NoteRelating to administration of inhalers by school nurses. ProvisionsExpands who may administer an inhaler at school or a school-sponsored activity to include a nurse who is under contract with a LEA. (Sec. 1)Makes conforming changes. (Sec. 1-3)Current LawEmployees of LEAs may administer an inhaler, or assist in the administration of an inhaler, to a student or adult at school or a school-sponsored activity if:The employee is acting pursuant to a standing order issued by an authorized health professional;The employee has been trained in the administration of inhalers; and The employee believes in good faith that the person is exhibiting symptoms of respiratory distress (A.R.S. § 15-158).SBE is required to adopt rules, in consultation with stakeholders, for LEAs who elect to administer inhalers (A.R.S. § 15-203). LEAs may prescribe and enforce policies and procedures for the emergency administration of inhalers by trained employees (A.R.S. §§ 15-189.04 and 15-342).2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2310: game and fish; licenses; feesPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Bowers, LD 25BILL STATUS: Caucus & COWEENR: DPA 8-0-0-1317567945Legend:AZGFD – Arizona Game & Fish DepartmentCommission – Arizona Game & Fish CommissionCOR – Committee of ReferenceFY – Fiscal YearJLAC – Joint Legislative Audit CommitteeAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:AZGFD – Arizona Game & Fish DepartmentCommission – Arizona Game & Fish CommissionCOR – Committee of ReferenceFY – Fiscal YearJLAC – Joint Legislative Audit CommitteeAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)Abstract07981950? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal Note00? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal NoteRelating to AZGFD licenses and fees.ProvisionsFeesExtends the Commission's authority to establish the fees for licenses, permits, tags, stamps and applications in rule beyond July 1, 2019. (Sec. 3)Repeals the cap on total amount of license, permit, tag and stamp fees AZGFD may collect each FY. (Sec. 4)Repeals the cap on total watercraft fees AZGFD may collect each fiscal year. (Sec. 1)Removes the requirement that JLAC assign a COR review of the Commission's annual report on license classifications and fees every five years. (Sec. 3)Permits JLAC to assign a COR review of the Commission's annual report on license classifications and fees. (Sec. 3)Authorizes a license dealer to determine, collect and retain a reasonable fee in addition to the fee charged to issue the license or permit. (Sec. 5)Licenses Authorizes the Commission to reduce license fees and issue complimentary licenses. (Sec. 3)Replaces the complimentary license for 100% disabled veterans with reduced AUTHORIZES THE COMMISSION TO REDUCE license fees for a veteran who receives compensation for a service-connected disability. (Sec. 3, 4) (EENR)Replaces the requirement that each license be signed in ink on the face of the license with a requirement that it be signed in a manner provided by rule. (Sec. 2)MiscellaneousMakes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 2-5)Current LawFeesAZGFD may establish license, permit, tag and stamp fees for the taking or handling of wildlife. The total fees AZGFD may collect is limited to 150% of the Game and Fish Fund appropriation for FY 2013 (A.R.S. § 17-333.01). The Commission is required to prescribe rules for license classifications that are valid for taking or handling of wildlife, fees for licenses, permits, tags and stamps and application fees through July 1, 2019. The Commission may temporarily reduce or waive fees prescribed by rule, on the recommendation of the Director. The Commission is required to submit an annual report on license classifications, fees for licenses, permits, tags and stamps and any other fees prescribed by rule to the Legislature. JLAC is required to assign a COR hearing and review of the annual reports by July 1, 2019, and every fifth year thereafter (A.R.S. § 17-333).Compensation for Arizona, California, Nevada and Utah-Colorado River Special-Use Permits is established through an agreement between the respective states and the Commission. License dealers who contract with the Commission to electronically sell licenses may impose additional fees as provided in the contract. All other license dealers retain 5% of the selling price of each license or permit (A.R.S. § 17-338).AZGFD may establish fees for registration of motorized watercraft (A.R.S. § 5-321), watercraft certificates of numbers and decals necessary for sale (A.R.S. § 5-322), and nonresident boating safety infrastructure fees (A.R.S. § 5-327). The total watercraft fees AZGFD may collect is limited to 150% of the Watercraft Licensing Fund appropriation for FY 2013 (A.R.S. § 5-328). LicensesThe Commission may temporarily reduce or waive fees prescribed by rule, on the recommendation of the Director. (A.R.S. § 17-333). The Commission may issue a youth license for a reduced fee to an Arizona resident who is a member of the Boy Scouts of America and attained the rank of Eagle Scout or a member of the Girl Scouts of America and received the Gold Award (A.R.S. § 17-336). The Commission may issue a complimentary license to: 1) a veteran of the US Armed Forces who is receiving compensation from the US government for permanent service-connected disabilities rate as 100% disabling, and who has been a resident of Arizona for at least one year before the application; and 2) a pioneer who is at least 70 years old, and has lived in Arizona for 25 or more consecutive years immediately before the application. The complimentary license for a pioneer is a lifetime license (A.R.S. § 17-336).A licensee must sign the face of the license in ink before it is valid, except as provided in rule (A.R.S. § 17-332). Additional InformationThe FY 2013 appropriation from the Game and Fish Fund was $33,277,100 (JLBC).The FY 2013 appropriation from the Watercraft Licensing Fund was $4,504,200 (JLBC). 2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHCR 2017: supporting nuclear energyPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Leach, LD 11BILL STATUS: Caucus & COWEENR: DP 6-3-0-069851270Legend:Palo Verde – Palo Verde Generating StationAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:Palo Verde – Palo Verde Generating StationAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)Abstract07981950? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal Note00? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal NoteRelating to nuclear energy.ProvisionsDeclares the Legislature's:support of the continued use of nuclear power as a source of energy generation; andcommitment to policies that ensures nuclear energy continues to thrive.Additional InformationPalo Verde became fully operational in 1988 and is the only nuclear power plant in Arizona. Located near Tonopah, APS operates Palo Verde. Rated at 3,937 net megawatts, Palo Verde is the largest nuclear power plant in the US and second in total electricity generating capacity (). Palo Verde is owned by: APS (29.1%); SRP (17.5%); El Paso Electric Company (15.8%); Southern California Edison (15.8%); Public Service Company of New Mexico (10.2%); Southern California Public Power Authority (5.9%); and Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (5.7%) (). 2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2153: campaign finance; nonprofits; disclosurePRIME SPONSOR: Representative Leach, LD 11BILL STATUS: Caucus & COW FPRPP: DP 6-3-0-0-63501905Legend:IRC – Internal Revenue CodeIRS – Internal Revenue ServicePAC – political action committeeAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:IRC – Internal Revenue CodeIRS – Internal Revenue ServicePAC – political action committeeAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)Abstract-165108048625? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal Note00? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal NoteRelating to regulation and registration of tax exempt entities as PACs. ProvisionsProhibits the filing officer, enforcement officer or other officer in charge of a political subdivision from requiring an entity that claims tax exempt status as an IRS 501(a) organization and remains in good standing with the IRS from:Registering or filing as a PAC;Reporting or otherwise disclosing personally identifying information relating to individuals who have made contributions to that entity; Disclosing its Schedule B, Form 990, which outlines certain information required by the IRC; orSubmitting to an audit or subpoena or producing evidence regarding a potential campaign finance violation. (Sec. 1)Removes the requirement that the filing officer make a rebuttable presumption that an entity is organized for the primary purpose of influencing an election if the entity made a contribution and was not registered with the Corporation Commission if required by law. (Sec. 1)Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 1)Current LawAn entity is required to register as a PAC if the entity is organized for the primary purpose of influencing the result of an election and the entity knowingly receives contributions or makes expenditures of at least $1,100 (A.R.S. §§ 16-905 & 16-931). The filing officer is required to make a rebuttable presumption that the entity is organized for the primary purpose of influencing an election if the entity:Claims tax exempt status but has not filed certain forms required by the IRS before making a contribution or expenditure, except if the entity is a religious organization;Made a contribution and at the time had its tax-exempt status revoked by the IRS; orMade a contribution and was not registered with the Corporation Commission, if required by law or was registered with the Corporation Commission, but was not in good standing (A.R.S. § 16-905). Additional InformationTax-exempt 501(a) organizations include 501(c) nonprofit organization, 501(d) religious and apostolic organizations and 401(a) pension, profit sharing and stock bonus plans (IRC §§ 401 & 501). Most 501(a) organizations are required to file IRS Form 990 in order to specify gross income, receipts and disbursements and other information necessary for carrying out internal revenue laws (IRC § 6033). 2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2254: computation of time; day; portionPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Carter, LD 15BILL STATUS: Caucus & COW FPRPP: DP 9-0-0-0317567945Legend:Amendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:Amendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)Abstract07981950? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal Note00? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal NoteRelating to computation of time.ProvisionsSpecifies that any fraction or portion of a 24-hour period from midnight to midnight constitutes the first day. (Sec. 1)Makes technical changes. (Sec. 1)Current LawThe time in which an act is required to be done is computed by excluding the first day and including the last day, unless the last day is a holiday (A.R.S. §1-243). Additional InformationThe Arizona Court of Appeals recently ruled that a statute referring to a "day" means a 24-hour period beginning on one midnight and ending on the next ensuing midnight. (BSI HOLDINGS LLC v. ADOT)2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2120: recreational vehicle parks; rental durationPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Coleman, LD 16BILL STATUS: Caucus & COWGOV: DP 7-0-0-1317567945Legend:Act – RV Long-Term Rental Space ActRV – Recreational VehicleAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:Act – RV Long-Term Rental Space ActRV – Recreational VehicleAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)Abstract07981950? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal Note00? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal NoteRelating to the RV Long-Term Rental Space Act. ProvisionsSpecifies that the requirements of the Act apply to a park model or park trailer in an RV or mobile home park if the space is rented for more than 180 days, regardless of whether there is a written lease. (Sec. 1)Requires a written rental agreement for the requirements of the Act to apply to an RV space rented in an RV park or mobile home park by the same tenant for more than 180 days. (Sec. 1)Currently, the agreement is not required to be written (A.R.S. § 33-2101). Current LawTitle 33, Chapter 19 (RV Long-Term Rental Space Act) applies to, regulates and determines rights, obligations and remedies for an RV space that is rented in an RV park or mobile home park by the same tenant under a rental agreement for more than 180 consecutive days. At the request of either the landlord or tenant, a written rental agreement must be executed. The agreement is required to be executed in good faith, be for a specific period of time and include the amount of rent and amount of any security deposit (A.R.S. § 33-2105). 2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB2157: committee of reference; chairperson; appointmentPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Boyer, LD 20BILL STATUS: Caucus & CowGOV: DP 7-0-0-103175Legend:COR- Committee of ReferenceJLAC- Joint Legislative Audit CommitteeAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:COR- Committee of ReferenceJLAC- Joint Legislative Audit CommitteeAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)Abstract07981950? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal Note00? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal NoteRelating to committees of reference.ProvisionsRemoves requirement that JLAC assign the chairperson of each COR and instead requires the chairperson of each standing committee to appoint the members of the COR. (Sec 1,2)Permits the President of the Senate or the Speaker of the House of Representatives to appoint a person to fill a vacancy on a COR by filing a letter to the Secretary of the Senate or the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives. (Sec 2)Makes technical changes. (Sec 1, 2)Current LawA COR is a joint subcommittee that is composed of members from the House of Representatives and Senate for evaluating agencies subject to termination (A.R.S § 41-2952). JLAC has the responsibility to designate the chairman of each COR. Currently, each standing committee is required to appoint members to each COR. (A.R.S § 41-2953).2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2168: mobile homes; recreational vehicles; fundPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Coleman, LD 16BILL STATUS: Caucus & COWGOV: DPA 6-0-0-2317569850Legend:ADOH – Arizona Department of HousingCPI – consumer price indexFund – Mobile Home Relocation FundRV – recreational vehicleAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:ADOH – Arizona Department of HousingCPI – consumer price indexFund – Mobile Home Relocation FundRV – recreational vehicleAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)Abstract-209558016240? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal Note00? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal NoteRelating to the Mobile Home Relocation Fund.ProvisionsPermits the owner of a mobile home, park trailer or park model who is required to move due to a change in use of a mobile home or RV park to be eligible to receive Fund monies for relocation costs to move to a new location within a 100-mile, rather than a 50-mile, radius. (Sec. 1, 4)Increases the maximum amount that a mobile home park tenant may receive from the Fund for relocation costs due to a rent increase or change in use from an age-restricted to all-community to: Up to $7,500, rather than $5,000, from the Fund for single-section mobile homes; orUp to $12,500, rather than $10,000 from the Fund for multi-section mobile homes. (Sec. 2, 3)INCREASES THE AMOUNT OF THE SURETY BOND OR SECURITY DEPOSIT THAT A LANDLORD MAY REQUIRE FOR THE RESTORATION OF A MOBILE HOME SPACE BY AN UNLICENSED ENTITY FROM $1,000 TO $2,500. (GOV)Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 1-4)Current LawThe Fund is administered by ADOH for the purpose of providing relocation costs due to a rent increase and to pay premiums and other costs for purchasing insurance coverage for tenant relocation costs due to the change in use of a park. If insurance is unavailable or exceeds available Fund monies, the Fund must be used to pay directly for tenant relocation costs (A.R.S. § 33-1476.02). The Fund is comprised of insurance rebates from relocation coverage, a percentage of certain civil penalties imposed on park managers, and an assessment of 50? on each $100 of the taxable assessed valuation for mobile homes, park models and park trailers located on land which they do not own (A.R.S §§ 33-1437, 33-1476.03 & 33-2149). If monies in the Fund exceed $8,000,000 in any year, collection of the assessment must stop until the Fund balance is less than $6,000,000. The landlord of a mobile home or RV park must notify all tenants of any change in use of the park at least 180 days before the change in use. The owner of a mobile home, park trailer or park model who is required to move due to a change in use of the park may collect moving expenses from the Fund in order to relocate to a new location. Additionally, the owner of a mobile home who moves due to a change in use from an age-restricted community to an all-age community or a rent increase in specified amounts may receive moving expenses from the Fund. Owners of mobile homes, park trailers or park models who relocate due to a change in use and owners of mobile homes who relocate due to a rent increase may choose to abandon their mobile home, park trailer or park model instead of relocating and receive ? of maximum payment from the Fund. Maximum payments from the Fund and eligible relocation distances for owners of mobile homes, park trailers and park models are as follows:Reason for RelocationMaximum Relocation RadiusMaximum Relocation Payments from the FundChange in use of a mobile home park50 miles$7,500 for single-section; $12,500 for multi-sectionChange from an age-restricted to all-age mobile home park100 miles$5,000 for single section;$10,000 for multi-sectionRent increase in a mobile home park100 miles$5,000 for single section;$10,000 for multi-sectionChange in use of an RV park for park trailers and park models50 miles$4,000In order to receive Fund monies, owners of mobile homes, park trailers and park models must follow statutorily prescribed process for application, approval and payment (A.R.S. §§ 33-1476.01, 33-1476.04, 33-1476.05 & 33-2149).2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB2173: S/E jurisdictional elections; notice of participationPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Coleman, LD 16BILL STATUS: Caucus & CowGOV: DPA/SE 7-0-0-1317567945Legend:Amendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:Amendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)Abstract07981950? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal Note00? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal NoteRelating to time of calling for nonpartisan elections.ProvisionsRequires school districts, cities and towns to call an election no later than 120 days before the date of the election. (Sec 1)Makes technical changes. (Sec 1)Current LawCurrently, A.R.S § 16-226 requires special taxing districts to call their elections no later than 120 days before holding the election. The governing body must either:Publish a call of election at least twice in a newspaper of general circulation during the 6 calendar weeks preceding 90 days before the election; orMail a call of the election to each household in the district.The call of the election must contain several items, including: the purpose of the election, the date of holding the election and the last date of holding the election (A.R.S § 16-227).2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2178: secretary of state; notary publicPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Coleman, LD 16BILL STATUS: Caucus & COWGOV: DP 8-0-0-0317567945Legend:ADC – Arizona Department of CorrectionsSOS – Secretary of StateAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:ADC – Arizona Department of CorrectionsSOS – Secretary of StateAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)Abstract07981950? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal Note00? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal NoteRelating to notaries public. ProvisionsRequires a notary public who resigns to submit their resignation in writing to the SOS, rather than the Governor. (Sec. 1, 5)Removes language permitting a notary to perform a notarial act on a document that is a translation of a document that is in a language that the notary does not understand if the translator signs an affidavit containing an oath of affirmation that the translation is accurate and complete. (Sec. 3)Requires the official seal of a notary to include their notarial commission number. (Sec. 3)Requires the SOS to accept a surety bond issued by a notary public that was issued 60 days, rather than 30 days, after the SOS commissions the notary. (Sec. 4)Currently, a notary public is required to file a surety bond with the SOS in order for their commission to become effective. The bond must be issued within 60 days before and 30 days after the SOS commissions the notary (A.R.S. § 41-315).Requires a notary public whose official journal or seal is compromised to deliver a signed notice of the compromise to the SOS within 10 days.Stipulates that any notary that fails notify the SOS has failed to discharge their duties;Permits the SOS to impose a civil penalty of $25 on any notary that fails to comply with notification requirements. (Sec. 6)Currently, a notary public whose journal or seal is lost or stolen must delivery notice to the SOS by certified mail within 10 days. Any notary that fails to notify the SOS may be assessed a civil penalty (A.R.S. § 41-323). Repeals several statutes relating to electronic notarization and, instead, requires the SOS to adopt standards for secure and feasible implementation of electronic notarization before January 1, 2020. (Sec. 9, 10)Permits notarial commission, duties and acts to be performed electronically. (Sec. 10) Allows notaries to accept documents signed with an electronic signature. (Sec. 10)Requires a notary public that is appointed after the effective date to use an official seal imprinted with their commission number. (Sec. 12)Requires a notary public appointed before the effective date to replace their official seal on reappointment with an official seal imprinted with their notarial commission number. (Sec. 12)Modifies the definition of a notarial act or notarization to specify that it only verifies the identity of the signer of a document, and not the truthfulness, accuracy or validity of the document. (Sec. 2)Expands the list of satisfactory evidence of identity for the purpose of notarizing to include:A nonoperating ID license;An inmate identification card issued by ADC, if the inmate is in the custody of ADC; andAny form of inmate ID issued by a county sheriff, if the inmate is in their custody. (Sec. 2)Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 1-8, 11)Current LawThe SOS is tasked with the duty of appointing and overseeing notary publics (A.R.S. § 41-312). The duties of notary publics include: taking acknowledgements and giving certificates of acknowledgments endorsed or attached to certain instruments, administering oaths and affirmations, performing jurat and performing copy certification. Notaries are only permitted to perform notarial acts if the signer is present, the signer signs the document and communicates with the notary in a language they both understand and the document is printed in a language that is understood by the notary (A.R.S. § 41-313). 2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2184: secretary of state; rulemakingPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Coleman, LD 16BILL STATUS: Caucus & COWGOV: DPA 5-3-0-0317567945Legend:AAC – Arizona Administrative CodeAAR – Arizona Administrative Register AG – Attorney GeneralBOS – Board of SupervisorsGRRC – Governor's Regulatory Review CouncilSOS – Secretary of StateAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:AAC – Arizona Administrative CodeAAR – Arizona Administrative Register AG – Attorney GeneralBOS – Board of SupervisorsGRRC – Governor's Regulatory Review CouncilSOS – Secretary of StateAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)Abstract07981950? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal Note00? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal NoteRelating to the Secretary of State and rulemaking requirements. ProvisionsRepeals the requirement that SOS: Establish a no trespass public notice list that identifies employers who have established private property rights to their establishment and any real property in the state; andMake the list accessible to the public, post the list on the SOS website and provide a copy of the list to every law enforcement agency. (Sec. 1)Requires an agency to prepare and file a notice with the SOS of proposed rulemaking in order to renumber a rule. (Sec. 10)Currently, agency's must file notice with the SOS to make, amend or repeal a rule (A.R.S. § 41-1022). Permits any person to petition an agency to amend or repeal a final rule. (Sec. 12)Currently, any person may petition an agency to make a final rule or review an existing agency practice that the petitioner alleges constitutes a rule (A.R.S. § 41-1033).Specifies that an agencies response to a person requesting that the agency make, amend or repeal a rule is open to public inspection. (Sec. 12)Requires an agency that is exempt from some or all rulemaking, licensing and hearing requirements to:Determine which of the following notices to file with the SOS:A notice of exempt rulemaking;A notice of proposed exempt rulemaking;A notice of supplemental proposed exempt rulemaking; orA notice of final exempt rulemaking.Prepare a rulemaking notice in order to make, amend, renumber or repeal a rule and file the notice with the SOS; andComply with the SOS formatting and filing requirements for publishing in the AAC and AAR or issuing notices with the SOS. (Sec. 14)Specifies that a notice of exempt, proposed exempt or final exempt rulemaking for an agency that is exempt from rulemaking requirements must include:A preamble, including the citation to the agency's exemption;The code chapter and article in which the rule is being proposed;The proposed or current rule section number; andThe exact wording of the rule, including the full text of any rule, amendment, renumbering or repeal of a current rule. (Sec. 14) Requires the SOS to publish a notice of exempt, proposed exempt or final exempt rulemaking in the AAR or publish under other requirements in statute or session law for the exempt agency.Requires the exempt rules to be codified and published in the AAC. (Sec. 14)Removes language specifying that books delivered to officers in the state remain the property of the state. (Sec. 2)Repeals the requirement that the SOS biennially publish and distribute the Arizona Blue Book. (Sec. 3)Repeals the Arizona Blue Book Revolving Fund and transfers all unexpended and unencumbered monies in the Fund to the GF. (Sec. 3)Permits the SOS to certify any publicly recorded document with the state seal upon request.Permits the SOS to charge a per page copy fee and certified copy fee. (Sec. 4)Removes the requirement that the head of each state and local agency submit a list of all public records in the agency's custody that are not needed and not considered to have sufficient value to warrant their inclusion in established disposal schedules. (Sec. 5)Requires agencies that make a final rule that is exempt from rulemaking requirements to prepare a notice and follow SOS formatting guidelines and prepare required rulemaking exemption notices. (Sec. 7)Requires the AAC to contain the full text of each emergency rule filed with the SOS and expired rule removed by GRRC. (Sec. 8)Requires the SOS to electronically publish a code supplement each quarter, rather than publish all final rules and exempt rules in loose-leaf form each quarter. (Sec. 8)Specifies that publication of a rule by the SOS constitutes prima facie evidence of the approving of a final, emergency or exempt rule and carries the weight of law. (Sec. 8)Requires the SOS to offer an email service for persons to receive notification of when a quarterly supplement has been published.Requires the email service to include a list of published chapters and where they can be posted. (Sec. 8)Removes the requirement that the SOS make the AAC available by subscription and single-copy purchase, and instead requires the SOS to:Publish the code for free;Establish a commercial use fee for the AAC; andHonor any paper subscription in place at the end of FY18 until it expires. (Sec. 8)Requires notices of proposed rulemaking that are prepared by an agency to make, amend, renumber or repeal a rule to follow formatting guidelines prescribed by the SOS. (Sec. 10)Requires an agency's notice of proposed rulemaking to include:The code chapter and article that is being proposed; The proposed or current rule section number; andThe full text of a new rule and any amendment, renumbering or repeal of a current rule. (Sec. 10)Stipulates that if an agency decides to provide notification of proposed rulemaking or a county decides to provide notice of proposed environmental rulemaking to each requesting person by mail, it must be delivered by first-class mail, rather than regular mail. (Sec. 10)Currently, an agency or county may choose to provide the notification by regular mail, fax or email to each requesting person (A.R.S. §§ 41-1022 & 49-471.04). Removes the requirement that an agency wait at least 30 days after publication of rulemaking notice in the AAR before commencing any proceedings for that rulemaking. (Sec. 10)Requires an agency to comply with statutory requirements for public comment on proposed rulemaking. (Sec. 10)Currently, an agency must allow for 30 days of public comment on proposed rulemaking and schedule an oral hearing if one is requested within 30 days of publication of a proposed rulemaking notice (A.R.S. § 41-1023). Requires a notice of supplemental rulemaking prepared by an agency that makes a substantial change as a result of public comment to be filed with the SOS for publication in the AAR. (Sec. 10) Removes the requirement that the SOS indelibly mark each book delivered to state officers with the name of the county and officer designation. (Sec. 2)Requires the SOS to publish an emergency rule and emergency renewal in the AAC. (Sec. 11)Requires the AG to create a certificate of approval for any emergency rule renewal and file it with the SOS, rather than requiring the agency to file notice of the renewal and required AG approval with the SOS. (Sec. 11)Requires the SOS, upon expiration of the 180-day effective period of an emergency rule, to remove the rule from the AAC. (Sec. 11)Stipulates that if a rule has not been made to replace an emergency rule upon termination of the emergency rule, the rule in place before the emergency is restored. (Sec. 11)Removes the requirement that the SOS publish notices of county environmental rulemaking and expeditated rulemaking in the AAR, and instead requires the county to prepare a notice of proposed rule or ordinance making and post it on the county's website.Stipulates that notices of environmental rulemaking must be prepared by the BOS and notices of expedited rule or ordinance making must be prepared by the control officer for that county. (Sec. 15, 16)Requires the notice of proposed county rule or ordinance to contain the full text of the proposed rule or ordinance. (Sec. 15)Requires the county control officer to file a paper notice of an expeditated rule or ordinance with the BOS. (Sec. 16)Requires the final notice for expedited county rule or ordinance making prepared after adoption by the BOS to contain the BOS meeting minutes and be posted on the county's website. (Sec. 16) Defines act, code, notice of exempt rulemaking, notice of final exempt rulemaking, notice of proposed exempt rulemaking, notice of supplemental proposed exempt rulemaking, published, register and rulemaking. (Sec. 6, 14)Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 2, 5, 6, 8-13, 15, 16) (GOV)Current LawThe SOS is required to prepare and publish the AAC and AAR. The SOS is required to prescribe a uniform numbering system and have reasonable discretion to determine the form and style of rules filed (A.R.S. § 41-1011). The AAC is required to contain the full text of each final rule and exempt rule filed with the SOS. The SOS is required to publish all final rules and exempt rules in loose-leaf form once every quarter (A.R.S. § 41-1012). Additionally, the SOS must electronically publish the AAR each month, which must contain notices of ongoing rulemaking proceedings (A.R.S. § 41-1013). Each agency is required to establish and maintain a current, public rulemaking docket for each pending rulemaking proceeding. The docket for each rulemaking proceeding must include certain information, including: the subject matter of the proposed rule, the citation to all published notices, the current status of the rule and with whom and where a person can communicate regarding a rule (A.R.S. § 41-1021). Additionally, before any rulemaking, amendment or repeal, an agency must file a notice of the proposed action with the SOS (A.R.S. § 41-1022). After publication of the notice of proposed rulemaking, an agency must allow for 30 days of public comment on the proposed rule. The agency must hold an oral proceeding if one is requested in writing. The agency must provide 30 days' notice of any hearing in the AAR (A.R.S. § 41-1023). Upon termination of the rulemaking docket, the agency must submit the rule to GRRC and the Administrative Rules Oversight Committee, unless the rule is exempted from rulemaking requirements or an emergency rule, in which case AG approval is required. An agency may not file a final rule with the SOS without approval from GRRC or the AG (A.R.S. § 41-1024). If an agency finds that a rule is necessary as an emergency measure, the rule may be made, amended or repealed without notice requirements and prior review by GRRC, if the rule is first approved by the AG and filed with the SOS. Emergency rules are effective for 180 days and may be renewed for an additional 180 days if certain criteria are met (A.R.S. § 41-1026). 2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2149: pharmacies; remote dispensingPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Weninger, LD 17BILL STATUS: Caucus and COW Health: DP 7-1-0-1317569850Legend:Board- Pharmacy BoardCSPMP-Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring ProgramDEA- Drug Enforcement AgencyRDSP- Remote Dispensing Site PharmacyAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:Board- Pharmacy BoardCSPMP-Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring ProgramDEA- Drug Enforcement AgencyRDSP- Remote Dispensing Site PharmacyAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)Abstract07981950? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal Note00? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal NoteRelated to pharmacies and remote dispensing of prescription drugs.ProvisionsStates that for a pharmacy technician to prepare, compound or dispense medications, they must: Complete, in addition to any other continuing education, a two-hour continuing education program on remote dispensing site pharmacy practices taught by an approved provider; andHave at least 1000 hours of experience working as a pharmacy technician in an outpatient pharmacy setting under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. (Sec. 2)Adds a two-hour continuing education program on RDSP practices in addition to any other mandatory continuing education as a requirement for renewing a pharmacist technician license for an individual who dispenses medications at a RDSP. (Sec. 3) Exempts pharmacy technicians under remote supervision of a pharmacist from assisting in the dispensing of drugs.Currently direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist is required for a pharmacy technician to dispense medication. (Sec. 4)Requires a RDSP to obtain and maintain a Board-issued pharmacy license. (Sec. 5)Requires a RDSP to meet the following requirements: Either be jointly owned by a supervising pharmacy or be operated under a contract with a pharmacy licensed and located in Arizona. Be supervised by a pharmacist who is responsible for the oversight of the RDSP and is licensed and located in this state.Display a visible sign to the public that indicates the RDSP status of the facility and indicate that the facility is under continuous recorded video surveillance. Use an electronic recordkeeping system between the supervising pharmacy and the RDSP. (Sec. 5)Prohibits a pharmacist from supervising more than four RDSPs unless it is approved by the Board. (Sec. 5)Allows a RDSP to store, hold and dispense all prescription medications. (Sec. 5) Requires a RDSP to:Maintain a perpetual inventory of controlled substances.Secure controlled substances separately from other medications under lock and key, combination or other mechanical or electronic means to prevent access by unauthorized personnel.Require that the CSPMP's central database tracking system be queried by a designated pharmacist before a prescription for a controlled substance is dispensed. Comply with any limitations associated with the prescribing of controlled substances for acute pain.Maintain continuous recorded video surveillance of the pharmacy department for at least 30 days. (Sec. 5) Requires a RDSP to maintain a policy and procedures manual, which must be made available to the Board and must include the following information:A description of how the RDSP intends to comply with federal and state laws, rules and regulations. Procedures on how to supervise the RDSP and counseling the patient or patient's caregiver using HIPAA compliant technology.Monthly inspections of a RDSP by a designated pharmacist, including requirements for documentation and records retention.Procedures for consistent monthly inventory reconciliation to the on-hand count of controlled substances in the RDSP.A description of how the RDSP will improve patient access to clinical pharmacy services. (Sec. 5)Requires the Board to notify a licensed pharmacist who remotely supervises a RDSP of the pharmacist's responsibility to register with the Board and be granted access to the CSPMP's central database tracking system. (Sec. 6)Requires the Board to provide access to the CSPMP for a licensed pharmacist who supervises personnel at a RDSP. (Sec. 6)States that a CSPMP registration is valid in conjunction with a Board issued license for a pharmacist who supervises designated staff in an RDSP and who is employed by a pharmacy with a valid DEA number. (Sec. 6) Requires a pharmacist who supervises a RDSP to comply with statutory requirements regarding the CSPMP. (Sec. 6)States that a dispenser is not in violation of statute if the CSPMP is suspended or is not operational or available in a timely manner.States that if the CSPMP is unavailable, then the dispenser or designated staff will document the date and time that the attempt to access the CSPMP was made. (Sec. 6)Modifies the definition of pharmacy to include a remote dispensing site where a pharmacy technician or pharmacy intern prepares, compounds or dispenses prescription medications under remote supervision by a pharmacist. (Sec. 1)Defines remote dispensing site pharmacy, remote supervision by a pharmacist and dispenser. (Sec. 1, 6)Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 1, 2, 6)Current LawAn applicant for licensure as a pharmacy technician or pharmacy technician trainee must: 1.) Be of good moral character; 2.) Be at least 18 years of age; and 3.) Have a high school diploma or equivalent. In the case of a pharmacy technician, they must also complete a training program prescribed by Board rules and pass a Board approved pharmacy technician examination (A.R.S. § 32-1923.01).The Board will not renew a license for a pharmacy technician unless the person has a current Board approved license and has completed the mandatory continuing education requirements. The Board issues licenses for pharmacist, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy interns (A.R.S. § 32-1925).It is illegal for any person to compound, sell or dispense any drugs or prescription orders unless that person is a pharmacist or pharmacy technician/intern acting under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. It is illegal for a business to stock, offer drugs for sale or conduct a pharmacy without placing a licensed pharmacist in charge (A.R.S. § 32-1961).2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2228: AHCCCS; annual waiver; applicability.PRIME SPONSOR: Representative Cook, LD 8BILL STATUS: Caucus & COW Health: DP 9-0-0-0317573025Legend:AHCCCS – Arizona Health Care Cost Containment SystemCMS – Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services IHS – Indian Health ServicesWaiver – Section 1115 WaiverAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:AHCCCS – Arizona Health Care Cost Containment SystemCMS – Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services IHS – Indian Health ServicesWaiver – Section 1115 WaiverAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)Abstract07981950? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal Note00? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal NoteRelating to Waiver exemptions.ProvisionsExempts American Indians and Alaskan Natives from Waiver work requirements and lifetime limits if they are eligible to receive care through IHS or another tribal entity. (Sec. 1)Makes conforming changes. (Sec. 1)Current LawAHCCCS is required to submit an annual Waiver to CMS which would impose work requirements and a five-year lifetime limit on able-bodied Medicaid recipients by March 30th. Work requirements include being employed, actively seeking employment or attending a job training program or working at least 20 hours per week. The Waiver amendment requires AHCCCS to confirm changes in family income and impose a one-year ban if requirements are not met. The Waiver provides work requirement exemptions for an individual who is: At least nineteen and attending high school;The sole caregiver of a child under six years of age;Receiving long-term disability benefits; orPhysically or mentally unfit for employment.Additional Waiver exemptions pertaining to the five-year limit include an individual who is:Pregnant;Employed full time and still meets income requirements; andMedicaid eligible pursuant to statute. (A.R.S. § 36-2903.09)2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2031: spousal maintenance; significant contribution; reductionPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Lawrence, LD 23BILL STATUS: Caucus & COWJPS: DP 9-0-0-0698569850Legend:Amendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:Amendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)Abstract07981950? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal Note00? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal NoteRelating to spousal maintenance.ProvisionsExpands the list of conditions for granting a spousal maintenance order to include if the spouse:Has made a significant financial or other contribution to the education, training, vocational skills, career or earning ability of the other spouse;Removes the current condition of contributing to the educational opportunities of the other spouse. (Sec. 1)Experienced a significant reduction in income or career opportunities for the benefit of the other spouse. (Sec. 1)Makes a technical change. (Sec. 1)Current LawA.R.S. § 25-319 states the court may grant a spousal maintenance order if the spouse seeking maintenance:Lacks sufficient property to provide for reasonable needs,Is unable to be self-sufficient through appropriate employment,Is the custodian of a child under certain conditions,Contributed to the educational opportunities of the other spouse, orHad a marriage of long duration and is of an age that may prevent employment adequate to be self-sufficient.Statute outlines the factors the court should consider in awarding spousal maintenance and requires the order to be a set amount for a specific amount of time. Marital misconduct cannot be a factor in awarding spousal maintenance. The obligation to pay future maintenance is terminated on the death of either party or the remarriage of the party receiving maintenance (A.R.S. § 25-327).2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2038: drug overdose review teams; recordsPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Carter, LD 15BILL STATUS: Caucus & COWJPS: DP 9-0-0-0698569850Legend:Amendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:Amendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)Abstract07981950? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal Note00? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal NoteRelating to local drug overdose fatality review teams.ProvisionsRequires law enforcement agencies to provide unredacted reports to a local drug overdose fatality review team on request. (Sec. 1)States all information and records obtained by a local drug overdose fatality review team are confidential and cannot be used as evidence in court. (Sec. 1)Prohibits team members and meeting participants from being questioned in a civil or criminal proceeding or disciplinary action relating to the information presented. (Sec. 1)Current LawA.R.S. § 36-198 establishes the Statewide Drug Overdose Fatality Review Team and its duties, which include:Encourage and assist in the development of local drug overdose fatality review teams, andDevelop standards and protocols for local drug overdose fatality review teams and provide training and technical assistance to these teams.A.R.S. § 36-198.01 outlines the access to information and confidentiality. A law enforcement agency, with the approval of the prosecuting attorney, may withhold investigative records from a team that might interfere with a pending criminal investigation or prosecution. A law enforcement agency is not required to produce the information requested under the subpoena if the evidence relates to a pending criminal investigation or prosecution.Members of a team, persons attending a team meeting and persons who present information to a team may not be questioned in any civil or criminal proceeding relating to the information presented or opinions formed as a result of a meeting.A person who violates the confidentiality requirements of this section is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor (up to 4 months/up to $750+surcharges).Additional InformationThe latest Yavapai County Overdose Fatality Review Board report can be found here.2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2238: administrative decisions; review; scopePRIME SPONSOR: Representative Farnsworth E, LD 12BILL STATUS: Caucus & COW JPS: DP 6-3-0-0698569850Legend:ALJ – Administrative Law JudgeOAH – Office of Administrative HearingsAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:ALJ – Administrative Law JudgeOAH – Office of Administrative HearingsAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)Abstract07981950? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal Note00? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal NoteRelating to judicial review of administrative decisions. ProvisionsDirects the court to reverse, modify or vacate and remand an agency action on a determination that the action was contrary to law. (Sec. 1)Requires the court, in review of a final administrative decision, to decide on all questions of law without regard to any previous determination on the administrative decision. (Sec. 1)States that court procedures outlined following an evidentiary hearing apply to the judicial review of any agency action authorized by law. (Sec. 1)Directs the court to affirm an agency action from a utilization review appeal (Title 20, Chapter 15, Article 2) unless it is: Not supported by substantial evidence;Contrary to law;Arbitrary and capricious; orAn abuse of discretion. (Sec. 1)Exempts the Corporation Commission from judicial review procedures for administrative decisions.?(Sec. 1)Current LawA.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6, Article 10 outlines administrative hearing procedures. A person may file a notice of appeal or request a hearing with an agency on an appealable agency action or contested case. The agency submits a request for a hearing with OAH, which is then scheduled, assigned an ALJ and noticed with affected parties. OAH conducts a hearing and the ALJ issues a decision. The agency head may accept, reject or modify the decision. The agency head's decision is considered the final decision. A party may file for a rehearing or review of the final decision.?A petition for review in superior court is also permitted. A.R.S. Title 12, Chapter 7, Article 6 outlines the procedures for judicial review of final administrative decisions. An affected party files a notice of appeal which is served to all parties. The agency must then file a notice of appearance. A motion to hold an evidentiary hearing may be made by a party. A.R.S. § 12-910 allows the court to affirm, reverse, modify or vacate and remand an agency action, after review of the administrative record and supplementing evidence at an evidentiary hearing. The court must affirm an agency action unless it finds the action is contrary to law, not supported by substantial evidence, arbitrary and capricious or an abuse of discretion. The final decision of the superior court may be appealed to the Arizona Supreme Court. 2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2241: heroin; fentanyl; sales; mandatory prisonPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Farnsworth E, LD 12BILL STATUS: Caucus & COWJPS: DP 5-4-0-0698569850Legend:Amendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:Amendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)Abstract07981950? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal Note00? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal NoteRelating to sentencing for offenses involving heroin, fentanyl, carfentanil or fentanyl mimetic substances.ProvisionsProvides an enhanced sentence for a person who is convicted of any of the following offenses involving heroin, fentanyl, carfentanil or fentanyl mimetic substances:Possession for sale; Possession of equipment or chemicals for manufacturing;Manufacturing; orTransport for sale. (Sec 1)Establishes a 10-year presumptive term of incarceration for a first offense (range of 5-15 years) and a 15-year presumptive term of incarceration for a second or subsequent offense involving the same drugs (range of 10-20 years). (Sec 1)Permits the term of incarceration to be mitigated or aggravated as outlined in the general sentencing statute (A.R.S. § 13-701). (Sec 1)Makes a person convicted of these offenses ineligible for probation, pardon, sentence suspension or release on any basis until specific conditions are met. (Sec 1)Makes conforming changes. (Sec 1)Current LawA.R.S. Title 13, Chapter 34 outlines drug offenses and sentencing parameters for violations. There are several categories of drugs, including narcotic drugs, dangerous drugs, prescription-only drugs and marijuana. These categories are defined in A.R.S. § 13-3401. A.R.S. § 13-3408 makes it illegal to do any of the following with a narcotic drug:Possess or use;Possess for sale;Possess equipment or chemicals for manufacturing;Manufacture;Administer to another person;Obtain or procure the administration by fraud; orTransport for sale. These offenses range from Class 2 to Class 4 felonies and some are probation-eligible. A.R.S. § 13-3407 outlines penalties for the possession, use, sale, manufacture or transportation of a dangerous drug. Various penalties are provided, including an enhanced sentence if the offense involved the sale, transport for sale or manufacture of methamphetamines or possession of equipment to make methamphetamines. The presumptive term is 10 years, 15 years if the person has a previous conviction for the same offense involving methamphetamines. Additionally, the person is not eligible for sentence suspension, pardon or release until specific conditions are met. 2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2243: wrong-way driving; violation; DUIPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Farnsworth E, LD 12BILL STATUS: Caucus & COWJPS: DPA 6-3-0-0TI: DP 7-1-0-0317571755Legend:Amendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:Amendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)Abstract07981950? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal Note00? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal NoteRelating to wrong-way driving.ProvisionsEstablishes a civil traffic offense for driving the wrong way on a controlled access highway. A person found responsible:Is subject to a $500 civil penalty, andMust attend and successfully complete TSS. (Sec 1)Creates a new aggravated DUI offense for a person who commits a regular, extreme or aggravated DUI violation while driving the wrong way on a highway. A violation is a Class 4 felony (2 ? years, up to $150,000 plus surcharges). (Sec 2)Defines wrong way for purposes of the aggravated DUI offense the aggravated dui offense and the civil traffic offense. (Sec 2) (JPS)Makes a conforming change. (Sec 2)Current LawA.R.S. Title 28 does not currently contain a moving violation associated specifically with driving the wrong way on a highway. Two violations that may be applied currently are:A.R.S. § 28-644—obedience to and required traffic control devices, orA.R.S. § 28-701(A)—reasonable and prudent speed.Title 28, Chapter 4 outlines offenses and penalties related to DUIs. There are three main types of DUI:A.R.S. § 28-1381—DUI Driving or actual physical control of a vehicle while:Under the influence of drugs or alcohol; Having an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher within two hours of driving, resulting from drinking before or while driving; orThere is any drug (defined in A.R.S. § 13-3401) or metabolite in the body.A.R.S. § 28-1382—Extreme DUIDriving or actual physical control of a vehicle with an alcohol concentration of either:0.15 or more but less than 0.20; or0.20 or higher.A.R.S. § 28-1383—Aggravated DUIDUI under A.R.S. § 28-1381 or A.R.S. § 28-1382 with a:Suspended, canceled, revoked, or refused license; orLicense restriction because of a DUI violation or an administrative license mits a third or subsequent DUI violation within an 84-month look-back period.DUI with a person under 15 in the vehicle.DUI while the person has an ignition interlock device restriction.Aggravated DUI with a person under 15 in the vehicle is a Class 6 felony (1 year, up to $150,000 plus surcharges), otherwise it is a Class 4 felony. Depending on the circumstances, the minimum period of incarceration varies from either the minimum under the originating DUI offense up to 8 months in prison. A person may be required to attend TSS for committing specific violations such as:Not stopping for a flashing red light (A.R.S. § 28-647);Running a red light (A.R.S. § 28-645);Aggressive driving (A.R.S. § 28-695);Moving violations that result in death/serious physical injury (A.R.S. § 28-672);The first moving violation for a driver under 18 (A.R.S. § 28-3321); orAny combination of violations that result in a person getting eight or more points assessed against the person's license in a 12-month period.If a person fails to complete TSS successfully, the person's license may be suspended. Controlled access highway is defined in A.R.S. § 28-601, highway is defined in A.R.S. § 28-101.2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2244: dangerous crimes; children; fictitious agePRIME SPONSOR: Representative Farnsworth E, LD 12BILL STATUS: Caucus/COWJPS: DP 9-0-0-0317569850Legend:DCAC – dangerous crime against children Amendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:DCAC – dangerous crime against children Amendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)Abstract07981950? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal Note00? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal NoteRelating to sentencing for DCAC offenses. ProvisionsStates that it is not a defense to a DCAC allegation that the minor victim is:Fictitious;An adult;A peace officer posing as a minor; orOlder than the defendant believed, knew or had reason to know. (Sec 1)Provides that this change does not impact any requirement related to the defendant's knowledge of the victim's age as included in the underlying offense. (Sec 1)Expands the definition of a DCAC to include any of the specified offenses committed against a person posing as a minor under 15. (Sec 1)Makes conforming changes. (Secs 1-4)Current LawA.R.S. § 13-705 outlines specific offenses that if committed against a person under 15, are considered DCACs. If the prosecutor alleges that the offense meets these criteria and the allegation is proven, the defendant receives an enhanced sentence as outlined in the statute.Additional InformationIn October 2017, the Arizona Supreme Court issued an opinion in the case of Wright v Gates (Wright v. Gates, 240 Ariz. 525, 382 P.3d 83, 2016 Ariz). Wright was convicted on two counts of solicitation to commit molestation of a child after speaking with a woman about committing sexual acts with her children. She was a postal inspector and the children did not exist. His sentence included a DCAC enhancement. On petition, Wright challenged the DCAC enhancement because the victim was not under 15 years of age. The Arizona Supreme Court agreed, stating: "Consistent with the text of A.R.S. § 13-705(P)(1), which defines a DCAC offense as one that is “committed against a minor who is under fifteen years of age,” we hold that enhanced DCAC sentencing does not apply when a defendant commits a crime against a fictitious child."2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2245: prohibited bail; sexual conduct; molestationPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Farnsworth E, LD 12BILL STATUS: Caucus & COW JPS: DPA 6-3-0-0317566675Legend:Amendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:Amendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)Abstract07981950? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal Note00? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal NoteRelating to bailable offenses. ProvisionsModifies the prohibition on bail for a person charged with sexual conduct with a minor under 15 or child molestation to apply only if the person was:18 years old and the victim was under 13 years old; or10 years older than a 13 or 14 year old victim. (Sec. 1)MAKES TECHNICAL CHANGES. (JPS)Current Law HYPERLINK "" Article 2, Section 22 of the Arizona Constitution guarantees bail except for outlined offenses. A.R.S. § 13-3961 prohibits a person who is in custody from being admitted to bail if the proof is evident or the presumption great that the person is guilty of:A capital offense;Sexual assault; Sexual conduct with a minor who is under 15 years of age; Molestation of a child who is under 15 years of age; orA serious felony offense if there is probable cause to believe that the person has entered or remained in the United States illegally. The determination of whether a person is non-bailable is made at the initial appearance. Bail is also denied to a person who is in custody and charged with a felony offense if: There is clear and convincing evidence that the person poses a substantial danger to another person or the community or engaged in a violent offense; No condition or combination of conditions of release will assure safety of another person or the community; andProof is evident or the presumption great that the person committed the offense.Additional Information On February 9, 2017, the Arizona Supreme Court issued an opinion in Simpson/Martinez v State. Martinez was charged with multiple sexual offenses, including sexual conduct with a minor under 15 years. He filed a petition to be released on bail but it was denied following an evidentiary hearing. Martinez challenged the constitutionality of the statute and constitutional provision. The Arizona Supreme Court ruled:"Arizona’s Constitution and laws forbid bail for defendants accused of sexual conduct with a minor under age fifteen when the proof is evident or the presumption great that the defendant committed the crime. Because that prohibition is not narrowly focused to protect public safety, we hold that it violates the Fourteenth Amendment’s due process guarantee."2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2278: child support rights transferPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Cobb, LD 5BILL STATUS: Caucus & COW JPS: DP 9-0-0-031753175Legend:ADES – Arizona Department of Economic SecurityObligor – Person obligated to pay supportObligee – Person entitled to receive supportAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:ADES – Arizona Department of Economic SecurityObligor – Person obligated to pay supportObligee – Person entitled to receive supportAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)Abstractleft8020050? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal Note00? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal NoteRelating to the transfer of child support rights. ProvisionsStates that child support, in a Title IV-D case, transfers to a caretaker who has physical custody of a child for 30 consecutive days, whether or not there is a custody order. (Sec. 1)Restricts ADES to only disburse child support to a caretaker who has physical custody for 30 consecutive days. (Sec. 1)Prohibits ADES from disbursing monies that have already been disbursed to an obligee in an underlying order. (Sec. 1)Directs ADES to disburse child support to a caretaker on the first day of the month after the 30-consecutive-day period of custody. (Sec. 1)Modifies the requirements before ADES can disburses child support to a person other than the obligee by:Removing the requirement to obtain a written statement from an obligee, if possible;Removing the requirement to mail to the obligor and obligee verification that the caretaker is receiving cash assistance, if applicable; andAllowing a court order to be obtained and mailed to the obligor and obligee, rather than a written statement. (Sec. 1)Removes the condition that a caretaker continue to receive child support until the obligor, who has the intent to obtain custody, receives an order granting custody. (Sec. 1)Allows ADES, when an obligee claims custody, to distribute child support to a caretaker determined to have physical custody, regardless if cash assistance was received. (Sec. 1)Permits ADES, in a non-Title IV-D case, to transfer support rights to a caretaker if:The caretaker applied for Title IV-D services or ADES is assigned support rights of a child by law; andStatutory requirements to transfer support rights are appropriately met. (Sec. 1)Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 1)Current LawTitle IV-D of the Social Security Act establishes a grant funded child support enforcement program that directs each state in the collection of child support, establishment of paternity, and other administrative functions related to the program. Cases that utilize funds from this program for child support enforcement are considered Title IV-D cases. In Arizona, Title IV-D cases are administered by the Division of Child Support Services at ADES.A.R.S. § 46-444 outlines the condition when child support rights, in a Title IV-D case, transfer to a caretaker with physical custody of a child. ADES may transfer child support to a caretaker who has had physical custody of the child for at least 30 consecutive days, without modification of legal custody. The rights to child support terminate when the caretaker no longer has physical custody of the child. Prior to the disbursement of child support to a caretaker, ADES must:Obtain a written statement from the caretaker, and if possible the obligee; Mail a copy of the caretaker's statement, verification, if applicable, of cash assistance received and a notice of the change in disbursement to the obligor and obligee; andFile a copy of the notice of change in disbursement with the court. The obligee, obligor or another caretaker can object to the disbursement through an administrative review and appeals process. 2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB2311: limited liability; employers; ex-offendersPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Farnsworth E, LD 12BILL STATUS: Caucus & COWJPS: DP 9-0-0-0698570485Legend:Amendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:Amendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)Abstract07981950? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal Note00? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal NoteRelating to employer liability for hiring.ProvisionsStates that an employer is not liable for hiring or contracting with a person previously convicted of a criminal offense. (Sec 1)Prohibits introducing the fact that an employee/contractor was previously convicted of a criminal offense as evidence in any negligent hiring action based on a theory of liability other than hiring/contracting with a person with a prior criminal offense. (Sec 1)States that this liability exemption does not preclude an existing cause of action for failure to provide supervision of an employee/contractor. (Sec 1)Permits introducing the fact that the employee/contractor was previously convicted of a criminal offense if:The employer knew of the conviction or was grossly negligent in not knowing of the conviction; andThe conviction was directly related to:The nature of the work; andThe conduct that gave rise to the action. (Sec 1)Exempts the following situations from the liability exemption:Misuse of monies or property by the employee/contractor (not the employer's money or property), if: The employee/contractor had a prior conviction for an offense that includes fraud or the misuse of monies (prior to hire/contract); and It was foreseeable that the position would involve a fiduciary responsibility.Misappropriation of monies by an employee/contractor who was hired/contracted as an attorney, if the employee / contractor had a prior conviction for an offense that includes fraud or the misuse of monies or property (prior to hire/contract).A violent offense or the improper use of excessive force by an employee/contractor hired as a law enforcement officer or security guard. (Sec 1)States that the exemption does not establish a cause of action for negligent hiring/contracting in situations that are not specifically included in the bill. (Sec 1)Prohibits the court from presuming that there was intent by the Legislature to extend liability, if facts are not specifically outlined in the statute. (Sec 1)Defines criminal offense and offense as any criminal offense, excluding violent or sexual offenses. (Sec 1)Defines employer. (Sec 1)Current LawTitle 12, Ch. 5 outlines various limitations on civil actions. There are no current limitations relating to the hiring of persons previously convicted of crimes.Additional InformationSeveral states have enacted various forms of legislation that limit an employer's liability for hiring a person previously convicted of a crime, depending on other remedies available in the state. These include:Colorado (Title 8 § 8-2-201)Minnesota (Chapter 181 § 181.981)North Carolina (§ 15A-173.5)Ohio (Title 29 § 2953.25-G(2))Tennessee (Title 40 § 40-29-107)Texas (Title 6 § 142.002)2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2386: notice of claim; requirementsPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Rivero, LD 21BILL STATUS: Caucus & COW JPS: DP 7-2-0-0698571755Legend:Amendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:Amendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)Abstract07981950? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal Note00? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal NoteRelating to notice of claims against public entities. ProvisionsStates that payment of the amount included in a claim releases the public entity, school or employee from any further liability. (Sec. 1)Specifies that claims not in substantial compliance of statutory requirements are barred from further action. (Sec. 1)States that the damages in a cause of action are from a final official act of a public entity, school or employee. (Sec. 1)Requires a claim contain a specific amount, rather than a specific amount for which the claim can be settled. (Sec. 1) Contains an applicability clause. (Sec. 2)Applies retroactively to April 1, 2018. (Sec. 3)Makes technical changes. (Sec. 1)Current LawA.R.S Title 12, Chapter 7, Article 2 outlines procedures for a person to bring an action against a public entity. A person who has a claim against a public entity must file a notice of claim within 180 days after the cause of action accrues. A cause of action accrues when the damaged party realizes there has been damage and knows the cause, source, act, event, instrumentality or condition that caused or contributed to the damage. Any claim that is not filed within 180 days is barred from further action. Claims are deemed denied 60 days after filing, if no written response is made by the public entity. All claims are required to contains sufficient facts that allows the public entity to understand the basis of liability, a specific amount that the claim can be settled and facts supporting that amount. Once a claim has been denied an action with the courts can be brought within one year after the cause of action accrues. 2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2017: state land department; continuationPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Mitchell, LD 13BILL STATUS: Caucus & COWLARA: DP 8-0-0-031753175Legend:ASLD – Arizona State Land DepartmentCOR – Committee of ReferenceAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:ASLD – Arizona State Land DepartmentCOR – Committee of ReferenceAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)Abstract07981950? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal Note00? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal NoteRelating to continuation of the ASLD.ProvisionsContinues the ASLD for eight years, until July 1, 2026. (Sec. 2)Requires the ASLD to provide the COR an update on its strategic plan by July 1, 2022. (Sec. 3)Current LawThe Enabling Act of 1910 granted 10.9 million acres to the State for public institutional beneficiaries. There are 13 trust beneficiaries, the largest of which is K-12 education. The ASLD was established in 1915 to manage State Trust lands and the natural products derived from those lands. The ASLD is also responsible for preparing maps of Arizona, including military restricted airspace, military training route and ancillary military facilities maps (A.R.S § 37-102). The State Land Commissioner is appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate (A.R.S. § 37-131).The ASLD has disposed of or exchanged approximately 1.7 million acres of State Trust land, leaving 9.2 million acres of Trust land to be managed by the ASLD for agriculture, commercial and grazing purposes. Each parcel of land has a designated beneficiary, so revenue generated from a parcel is dispersed to the corresponding designee.Additional InformationThe Senate Natural Resources, Energy & Water and House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs COR met on November 8, 2017, and recommended an eight-year continuation provided ASLD returns to the COR with an update on its strategic plan within the next four years.2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2215: veterinary medical examining board; continuationPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Barton, LD 6BILL STATUS: Caucus & COWLARA: DP 8-0-0-0698569850Legend:Board – Arizona State Veterinary Medical Examining BoardFund – Veterinary Medical Examining Board FundCOR – Committee of ReferenceAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:Board – Arizona State Veterinary Medical Examining BoardFund – Veterinary Medical Examining Board FundCOR – Committee of ReferenceAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)Abstract07981950? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal Note00? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal NoteRelating to continuation of the Board.ProvisionsContinues the Board for eight years, until July 1, 2026 (Sec. 2).Current LawThe primary duty of the Board is to protect the public from unlawful, incompetent, unqualified, impaired or unprofessional practitioners of veterinary medicine through licensure and regulation of the profession in Arizona (A.R.S. § 32-2207). The Board licenses veterinarians, veterinary medical premises and animal crematories, and certifies veterinary technicians (A.R.S. § 32-2207). The Board also administers examinations for veterinarians and veterinary technicians, inspects veterinary medical premises and animal crematories, investigates complaints and violations, and may take disciplinary action against licensees.The Board is comprised of nine members: five licensed veterinarians, one certified veterinary technician, two non-veterinarian members representing the general public and one non-veterinarian member representing the livestock industry (A.R.S § 32-2202). All members are appointed by the Governor, confirmed by the Senate and may serve up to two four-year terms. The Board is scheduled to terminate on July 1, 2019 (A.R.S. § 41-3018.02). Additional InformationThe Fund generates its revenues from the examination and licensing of veterinarians, veterinary technicians and veterinary premises. The Board is a 90/10 board – 10% of Board revenues and all civil penalties are deposited in the GF and 90% of revenues are deposited in the Board's Fund, subject to appropriation, for administration and enforcement (A.R.S. §§ 32-2205 and 32-2233).The Senate Natural Resources, Energy & Water and House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs COR met on November 8, 2017, and recommended an eight-year continuation of the Board.2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2005: municipal economic development; sale; leasePRIME SPONSOR: Representative Leach, LD 11BILL STATUS: Caucus & COWLIA: DP 7-0-0-0317572390Legend:Amendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:Amendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)Abstract07981950? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal Note00? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal NoteRelating to the sale or lease of municipal land for economic development activities. ProvisionsPermits the governing body of a city or town to sell or lease land or buildings owned or under its control for economic development activities. (Sec. 1)Prohibits the term of a lease for economic development activities from exceeding 25 years. (Sec. 1)Requires a city or town to: Appoint an experienced appraiser to determine the valuation of any sold or leased land or building valued over $50,000.Stipulates that the appointment of an appraiser is not required if the land or building is estimated and justified by a market analysis to be valued at less than $50,000. Sell or lease land only at a public auction to the highest responsible bidder.Stipulates that the bid must be at least 90% of the valuation, as determined by the appraiser or market analysis and subject to any other terms and conditions prescribed by the municipality.Give notice of a proposed sale or lease of land by publication at least once a week for four consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation within the city or town.States that the notice must state all material conditions of the proposed sale or lease and the day on which the auction will be held.Stipulates that the public auction must be held no more than 30 days after notice is published. (Sec. 1)Stipulates that a city or town does not have to sell or lease the land at a public auction or provide notice to leases that grant a leasehold interest to a person or entity that: Owned, leased or otherwise possessed the property immediately before purchase or acquisition by the city or town; orLease property that would expire within four years after the purchase or acquisition by the city or town. (Sec. 1)Requires a lease provided back to the previous owner without an auction or notice to be 90%-100% of the appraised lease valuation or market analysis. (Sec. 1)Defines economic development activities. (Sec. 1)Includes purpose and applicability statements. (Sec. 2)Current LawThe governing body of a city or town may appropriate and spend monies in connection with economic development activities. Economic Development Activities include any project, assistance program including acquisition, improvement, leasing or conveyance of real or personal property that the city or town has found will assist in the creation or retention of jobs or will otherwise improve or enhance the economic welfare of the inhabitants (A.R.S. § 9-500.11). 2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2182: campaign finance; candidate committee; transfersPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Coleman, LD 16BILL STATUS: Caucus & COWLIA: DPA 4-3-0-0317568580Legend:Amendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:Amendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)Abstract07981950? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal Note00? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal NoteRelating to the transfer of candidate contributions. ProvisionsRemoves the prohibition on a city or town candidate committee from transferring contributions to that same candidate's committee for a statewide or legislative election. (Sec. 1)SPECIFIES THAT CONTRIBUTION LIMITS AND REDUCTIONS FOR STATEWIDE OR LEGISLATIVE OFFICES APPLY TO THE RECEIVING CANDIDATE COMMITTEE IN ANY TRANSFER. (GOV) Removes language stating that if a city or town candidate committee transfers contributions to a county committee for that same candidate, the county committee is prohibited from transferring the contributions to a statewide or legislative committee for 24 months. (Sec. 1)Specifies that contributions originally made to the transferring committee are deemed to be contributions to the receiving committee. (Sec. 1)Makes a technical change. (Sec. 1)Current LawA candidate committee is prohibited from making contributions to a committee for another candidate. However, a candidate committee is permitted to transfer unlimited contributions to any other committees for that same candidate, under the following conditions:A city or town candidate committee is prohibited from transferring contributions to that same candidate's committee for a statewide or legislative election;If a city or town candidate committee transfers contributions to a county committee for that same candidate, the county committee is prohibited from transferring the contributions to a statewide or legislative committee for 24 months; andContributions made to the transferring committee are deemed to be contributions to the receiving committee (A.R.S. § 16-913). 2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2198: property tax; delinquent tax listPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Shope, LD 8BILL STATUS: Caucus & CowLIA: DP 7-0-0-0317567310Legend:Amendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:Amendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)Abstract07981950? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal Note00? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal NoteRelating to notice of delinquent taxes. ProvisionsRequires counties to post a description of the property associated with any parcel for which a tax lien will be sold as a result of unpaid or delinquent taxes on the county website. (Sec. 1)Requires the property account number, rather than a legal description to be listed on the notice of tax lien sales prepared by the county treasurer. (Sec 1)Makes technical changes. (Sec 1)Current LawThe county treasurer is required to maintain a record of all delinquent taxes within the county, which lists the properties, owners and amount of penalties. Each year, the county treasurer must send a notice to every person or firm that owes delinquent taxes (A.R.S § 42-18103). The notice must include the name of the owner, the legal description, the tax years which taxes are delinquent and the taxes, penalties, interest and charges associated with the property (A.R.S § 42-18106). The county treasurer must also secure the payments of unpaid delinquent taxes by selling tax liens on properties (A.R.S §§ 42-18101 & 42-18102). The county treasurer must advertise and sell the tax lien for the aggregate amount of all unpaid taxes that are delinquent on the property, along with all penalties and interest charges (A.R.S § 42-18104). Sales for unpaid taxes must be commenced no later than five years after the delinquency date (A.R.S § 42-18105). 2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2209: municipalities; parking; public vehicles.PRIME SPONSOR: Representative Grantham, LD 12BILL STATUS: Caucus & COWLIA: DP 7-0-0-0317567310Legend:FERC – Federal Energy Regulation CommisionAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:FERC – Federal Energy Regulation CommisionAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)Abstract07981950? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal Note00? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal NoteRelating to municipal parking regulations. ProvisionsProhibits a city, charter city or town from restricting a resident from parking a vehicle on a street or driveway if: The vehicle is required to be available at the person's residence as a condition of employment; andThe person is employed at either a public service entity or public safety agency. (Sec. 1)Specifies that the public service entity or utility that employs the resident must be: Regulated by either the Corporation Commission or FERC or be a municipal utility; andRequired to prepare for emergency deployments of personnel and equipment for repair or maintenance of natural gas, electrical, telecommunications or water infrastructure. (Sec. 1)Requires the resident's public service vehicle to: Have a gross vehicle weight of 20,000 lbs. or less;Be owned or operated by the public service entity or utility; andBear an official emblem or other visible designation of the corporation or utility. (Sec. 1)Specifies that employment by a public safety agency includes police or fire service for a federal, state local or tribal agency or private fire or ambulance service provider. (Sec. 1)Requires the resident's public safety vehicle to have a gross vehicle weight of 10,000 lbs. or less and bear an official emblem or other designation of the agency. (Sec. 1)Defines telecommunications. (Sec. 1)Contains a Legislative findings section. (Sec. 2)Current LawCounties and planned community unit owner's associations are prohibited from restricting a resident's ability to park a public utility or public safety vehicle on a street or driveway if the vehicle is required to be available as part of their employment. In order for the parking regulation prohibition to apply, the vehicle must meet certain criteria for maximum weight, ownership and employer designation (A.R.S. §§ 11-269.10 & 33-1809). 2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2242: fire districts; revisions; county islandsPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Farnsworth E, LD 12BILL STATUS: Caucus & COWLIA: DP 7-0-0-0317573025Legend:Board – fire district boardBOS – Board of SupervisorsIGA – Intergovernmental AgreementAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:Board – fire district boardBOS – Board of SupervisorsIGA – Intergovernmental AgreementAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)Abstract08077200? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal Note00? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal NoteRelating to the formation of noncontiguous county island fire districts.ProvisionsEstablishes a process for a fire district to reform as a noncontiguous county island fire district, if the district:Is surrounded by incorporated areas in a county;Contracts for fire protection services from an adjacent municipality; andReceives approval from the BOS. (Sec. 1)Requires the Board to set a date for a hearing on the district reformation and provide 30-60 days' notice. (Sec. 1)Requires the notice of a reformation hearing to: Be mailed by first-class mail to each owner of taxable property within the district; andInclude the date, time and place of the hearing; andInclude a description of the proposed reformation. (Sec. 1)Requires the Board to take public testimony at the hearing and determine whether the reformation will promote the public health, comfort, convenience, necessity or welfare. (Sec. 1)Stipulates that if the Board determines the reformation will promote the public health, comfort, convenience, necessity or welfare, the Board must approve the reformation and notify the BOS. (Sec. 1)Requires the BOS to determine whether the district may reform and specifies that the BOS decision is final. (Sec. 1)Specifies that a reformation is effective 60 days after BOS approval. (Sec. 1)Specifies that a reformed district: Retains all existing Board members and their terms of office, its taxing authority, fund balances, contracts, assets and liabilities; andConstitutes a continuation of the previous legal entity (Sec. 1)Allows the BOS to assign the territory of the district to a municipal planning area for the purpose of contracting for fire protection services. (Sec. 1)Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 1)Current LawA noncontiguous county island fire district is a district that consists of only noncontiguous county islands contained in a municipal planning area that is within the boundaries of an automatic or mutual aid consortium and in which there is only one fire district within the area for any one city or town. The BOS must hold a hearing on the proposed formation of a county island fire district. If the BOS determines that the creation of the district will promote public health, comfort, convenience, necessity or welfare, the BOS may authorize the circulation of petitions to approve the district. The petitions must be signed by at least half the aggregate number of property owners in the county island areas. Upon receipt of petitions containing the required number of signatures, the BOS must hold a public hearing to order the formation of the district. Upon creation of the district, an organizing board of directors must be appointed to carry out the duties of the board until an elected board of directors can be appointed (A.R.S. § 48-851). Within 60 days of formation, the district must enter into an IGA with a municipal provider for fire protection services or issue a request for proposals for nonmunicipal private providers of fire protection services (A.R.S. § 48-853). A county island is defined as unincorporated territory that is surrounded on all sides by a municipality or where unincorporated territory has borders that involve a combination of municipalities and Indian reservations (A.R.S. § 11-251.12)2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2413: public road maintenance; primitive designationPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Cook, LD 8BILL STATUS: Caucus & COWLIA: DP 6-0-0-1317571755Legend:BOS – Board of SupervisorsAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:BOS – Board of SupervisorsAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)Abstract07981950? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal Note00? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal NoteRelating to primitive roads and county maintenance. ProvisionsPermits the BOS to designate a road as primitive if it was opened before June 13, 1990, rather than 1975. (Sec. 2)Permits the BOS to spend public monies on roads and streets that were laid out, opened and constructed in accordance with standard engineering road specifications, regardless of whether the road was completed pursuant to county zoning and subdivision approval requirements. (Sec. 1)Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec 1, 2)Current LawA county, city or town may designate a road as primitive if it was constructed before 1975 and not in accordance to county standards. The county, city or town must place a sign on every road designated as primitive which reads "Primitive road, caution, use at your own risk. This surface is not regularly maintained." A county, city and town are not liable for damages or injuries resulting from the use of a primitive road (A.R.S § 28-6706). Before a BOS can spend public money on a public street, the street or road must be laid out, open and constructed without cost to the county, completed pursuant to county zoning requirements and completed in accordance with standard engineering requirements adopted by the BOS. However, a BOS may also spend public money for maintenance of public roads and streets that were laid out, constructed and opened before June 13, 1990 that were not constructed to county standards (A.R.S § 28-6705). 2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHCM2001: NAFTA; renegotiation; supportPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Chávez, LD 29BILL STATUS: Caucus & CowLIA: DP 6-1-0-0317567310Legend:NAFTA-North American Free Trade AgreementSOS-Secretary of StateAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:NAFTA-North American Free Trade AgreementSOS-Secretary of StateAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)Abstract A concurrent memorial urging the President to renegotiate NAFTA 07981950? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal Note00? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal NoteProvisions1. Urges the United States to reauthorize NAFTA. (Sec 1)2. Instructs the SOS to transmit a copy of this memorial to the President of the United States. (Sec 1)Additional InformationIn 1991, Canada, Mexico and the United States agreed to NAFTA, which became effective in 1994. NAFTA eliminated a number of tariffs, duties and restrictions. In addition, NAFTA also covers rules of origin, custom procedures, agricultural and sanitary measures, government procurement and dispute settlement procedures.2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2011: cosmetology; licensing exceptionsPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Ugenti-Rita, LD 23BILL STATUS: Caucus & COWMVRA: DP 5-4-0-0317567310Legend:Board – Board of CosmetologyAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:Board – Board of CosmetologyAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)Abstract07981950? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal Note00? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal NoteRelating to exemptions from regulatory licensing requirements of the Board. ProvisionsExempts individuals who dry, style, arrange, dress, curl, hot iron or shampoo and condition hair from the licensing requirements if the service does not include the application of reactive chemicals to permanently alter the hair. (Sec. 1)Current LawIndividuals may receive a license from the Board after completing all the following:Submitting an pleting at least two years of high school education or its equivalent and submitting evidence that the applicant is at least 16 years of age; or submitting evidence that the applicant is at least 18 years of age. Completing all required coursework or schooling. Paying the prescribed fees.Passing the examination. (Title 32, Chapter 5, Article 2)A.R.S. § 32-506 contains a list of individuals exempt from the licensing requirements. Additional InformationCurrently, the fee for an initial license is $70 and the fee for license renewal is $60. (A.A.C. R4-10-102)2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB2189: prisoners; dedicated discharge account; usePRIME SPONSOR: Representative Boyer, LD 20BILL STATUS: Caucus & COW MVRA: DPA 8-0-0-1317571120Legend:ADC – Arizona Department of CorrectionsAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:ADC – Arizona Department of CorrectionsAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)Abstract07981950? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal Note00? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal NoteRelating to prisoners' discharge accounts.ProvisionsIncreases the maximum balance in a prisoners' dedicated discharge account from $100 to $250. (Sec. 1)Allows a prisoner to utilize monies in the account before discharge for items and services needed immediately after release or transfer. (Sec. 1)MAKES CONFORMING CHANGES. (SEC. 2) (MVRA)Current LawEach wage-earning prisoner who is committed to ADC is required to deposit a percentage of wages earned by the prisoner into a dedicated discharge account. ADC is required to continue to deposit the percentage of wages earned by the prisoner in the dedicated discharge account until the account registers a $100 balance or, if the prisoner is serving a sentence of natural life, a $50 balance. The monies that are accumulated in the dedicated discharge account is required to be distributed to the prisoner on the prisoner's discharge from ADC or transfer to a community release status or to home arrest (A.R.S. §31-237). If the compensation the prisoner receives is less than two dollars an hour, 25% of the prisoner's wages are required to be deducted until the prisoner's dedicated discharge account registers a balance of $100 or, if the prisoner is serving a sentence of natural life, a $50 balance. If the compensation the prisoner receives equals or exceeds two dollars per hour, ADC is required to credit 50? per hour to the prisoner's spendable account for each hour compensation is due, plus 10% of the adjusted balance remaining after the deductions are taken. 25% of the prisoner's wages are deducted until the prisoner's dedicated discharge account registers a balance of $100 or, if the prisoner is serving a sentence of natural life, a $50 balance (A.R.S. §31-254).2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2191: military families; assistance; subaccountsPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Carter, LD 15BILL STATUS: Caucus & COWMVRA: DP 9-0-0-0APPROP: DP 11-0-0-2698569215Legend:MFRF – Military Family Relief Fund MFRFAC – Military Family Relief Fund Advisory Committee ADVS – Arizona Department of Veteran ServicesDirector – Director of ADVS Amendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:MFRF – Military Family Relief Fund MFRFAC – Military Family Relief Fund Advisory Committee ADVS – Arizona Department of Veteran ServicesDirector – Director of ADVS Amendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)Abstract07981950? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal Note00? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal NoteRelating to the Military Family Relief Fund. ProvisionsContinues MFRF for eight years, until December 31, 2026. (Sec. 1)Creates Pre-9/11 and Post-9/11 veteran subaccounts within the MFRF. (Sec. 1)Creates the Pre-9/11 MFRFAC consisting of the Director or the Director's designee and 12 additional members including:Widows and widowers of military personnel who died in the line of duty;Military retirees;Veterans who have a service-connected disability and their family members; andArizona Army and Air National Guard unit commanders and active and retired senior enlisted military personnel, except for the Director. (Sec. 1)Mandates the Governor to appoint members to MFRFAC based on recommendations by the Director, the Adjutant General and commanders of Arizona military bases. (Sec. 1)Requires the MFRFAC to elect a chairperson from among the appointed members. (Sec. 1)Requires the Pre-9/11 MFRFAC to do the following:Establish criteria for the use of monies in the Pre-9/11 veterans' subaccount;Establish and revise as necessary the application process for financial assistance;Review and evaluate applications; andMake other recommendations as necessary. (Sec. 1)Requires the money in the Pre-9/11 veterans' subaccount to be used to provide financial assistance based on need to eligible families of up to $20,000 including:Widows, widowers or dependent children of service members who died in the line of duty.May apply for up to six months of residential mortgage, rent and utilities and other basic living expenses.Immediate family members.May apply for payment of costs for temporary residences near a medical facility where the service member is being treated including living, travel and housing expenses paid in monthly installments.Immediate family members, service members or former service members.May apply for living expenses and other appropriate expenses as determined by the Pre-9/11 MFRFAC. (Sec. 1)Allows a donor to designate which subaccount the donation will be deposited. (Sec. 1)Allows the Director to split the donation equally between both accounts if the donor does not designate a subaccount for deposit. (Sec. 1)Continues the MFRF tax credit for eight years, until December 31, 2026. (Sec. 2)Creates a tax credit for the Pre-9/11 veterans' subaccount. (Sec. 2)Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 1, 2) Current LawThe MFRF is established through December 31, 2018 and consists of private donations, grants, bequests and any other money received for that purpose. Currently, ADVS administers MFRF and the state Treasurer invests and divests monies in MFRF. The MFRF provides financial assistance to the families of currently deployed service members and post-9/11 military and veteran families. The MFRFAC determines appropriate uses of the money in the fund by establishing the criteria for the use of monies in the fund and review and evaluate the applications for financial assistance (A.R.S. § 41-608.04).Until January 1, 2019, a credit is allowed against the taxes imposed for cash contributions made by a taxpayer to the MFRF. The amount of the credit is the lowest of the total amount of contributions to MFRF by the taxpayer during the taxable year, $200 of contributions during the taxable year by a single individual, $400 of contributions during the year by a married couple filing a joint return and by a taxpayer's tax liability for the taxable year (A.R.S. § 43-1086).2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2412: leave of absence; day; definitionPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Shope, LD 8BILL STATUS: Caucus & COWMVRA: DP 9-0-0-0698569850Legend:Guard – Arizona National GuardReserve – U.S. Armed Forces ReserveAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:Guard – Arizona National GuardReserve – U.S. Armed Forces ReserveAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)Abstract07981950? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal Note00? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal NoteRelating to a leave of absence for officers and employees of the Guard or Reserve.ProvisionsDefines day as a shift of work for an officer or employee of the Guard or the Reserve. (Sec. 1) Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 2)Current LawAn employer cannot refuse to permit members of the Guard or Reserve to take a leave of absence from employment for the purposes of complying with competent orders of the state or US for active duty, to attend camps, maneuvers, formations or army drills. The leave of absence does not affect vacation rights that employees have. An employer may not consider the period of absence as a period of work when determining eligibility for vacation and the amount of vacation pay to which the employee is entitled.A state officer or employee who is a member of the Guard or the Reserve are entitled to a leave of absence from their duties without loss of time or efficiency rating on all days during which the individual is engaged in field training. Currently, the individual is entitled to pay if the leave of absence does not exceed 30 days in any 2 consecutive years. An officer or employee cannot be charged military leave for days on which the individual was not scheduled for work (A.R.S. § 26-168). 2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2027: alternative fuel special plates; veteransPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Friese, LD 9BILL STATUS: Caucus and COWTI: DP 7-0-0-1698556515Legend:ADOT – Arizona Department of TransportationHOV – High Occupancy VehicleAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:ADOT – Arizona Department of TransportationHOV – High Occupancy VehicleAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)Abstract07981950? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal Note00? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal NoteRelating to alternative fuel stickers.ProvisionsAllows ADOT to issue alternative fuel vehicle stickers to vehicle owners with the veteran special plates, if eligible, so they may receive the benefits of both. (Sec. 1)Current LawADOT must issue or renew special plates in lieu of the regular license plates under specifiedconditions and procedures (A.R.S. §28-2403). A $25 fee is required upon registration and renewal of special plates, and a $12 fee is required for a transfer of special plates (A.R.S. §28-2402). Veterans and their immediate family who prove their status may receive a veteran special plate from ADOT. Of the $25 fee for the special plate, $8 is a special plate administration fee and the remaining $17 is used as a veteran special plate annual donation (A.R.S. §28-2414).ADOT may issue special, identifying license plates to vehicle owners whose cars are modified or manufactured to solely run on alternative fuel. If a vehicle already has a qualifying license plate, then they may receive a special alternative fuel tag, instead of replacing their special plates (A.R.S. §28-2416). Qualifying plates include:Amateur radio operator special plates (A.R.S. §28-2407);Special plates for hearing impaired persons (A.R.S. §28-2408);Environmental special plates (A.R.S. §28-2413); andFarm vehicle license plates (A.R.S. §28-2514).A vehicle with an alternative fuel special plate or sticker is permitted to park in a carpool only space and drive in the HOV lane at any time without penalty (A.R.S. §§28-877, 2416).2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2092: police vehicles; HOV lanes326181556193Legend:HOV – High Occupancy VehicleGF – State General FundAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:HOV – High Occupancy VehicleGF – State General FundAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)PRIME SPONSOR: Representative Cook, LD 8BILL STATUS: Caucus and COWTI: DPA 7-0-0-1Abstract07981950? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal Note00? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal NoteRelating to police vehicles in HOV lanes.ProvisionsAllows police officers in clearly marked police vehicles to drive in the HOV lane WHILE ON-DUTY. (Sec. 1) (TI)Makes conforming changes. (Sec. 1)Current LawVehicles carrying only the driver and no passengers are not permitted to drive in the HOV lane during restricted times. Violators are subject to a $200 civil penalty, $100 of which is deposited into the GF.The following are exceptions:A tow truck being driven during the performance of the tow truck operator's duties;A motorcycle; andA public transportation vehicle (A.R.S. §28-737).2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2162: disability parking spacesPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Campbell, LD 1BILL STATUS: Caucus & COWTI: DPA 7-1-0-0698569215Legend:Amendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:Amendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)Abstract07981950? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal Note00? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal NoteRelating to disability parking space sizes.ProvisionsRequires that each disability parking space under the jurisdiction of a state agency or political subdivision be a van accessible space. (Sec. 1)STIPULATES ONLY FOR DISABILITY PARKING SPACES THAT ARE CREATED ON OR AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sec. 1) (TI)Makes a conforming change. (Sec. 1)Current LawEvery state agency and political subdivision in Arizona with jurisdiction over parking facilities must provide designated disability parking spaces. The designated spaces must be labeled with outlining paint and a permanent sign that is between three and six feet tall, which must have their colors and designs approved by the Director. The signs must have the internationally accepted symbol of access and be captioned "reserved parking" (A.R.S. §28-882).A person may only park, stand or stop in a designated disability parking space if the vehicle is occupied by a person with a disability special plate or placard or if the vehicle has a disability special plate or placard on display. Nobody, including a vehicle with a disability special plate or placard, may stop, stand or park in an access aisle for a disability parking space. An access aisle is an area next to a disability parking space that is marked with spaced, crosshatched or diagonal stripes or a distinctive change in color or material to allow for an accessible route of travel (A.R.S. §28-884).2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2260: commercial license; defensive driving schoolPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Toma, LD 22BILL STATUS: Caucus & COWTI: DP 8-0-0-0698570485Legend:ADOT – Arizona Department of TransportationCDL – Commercial Driver LicenseCMV – Commercial Motor VehicleAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:ADOT – Arizona Department of TransportationCDL – Commercial Driver LicenseCMV – Commercial Motor VehicleAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)Abstract07981950? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal Note00? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal NoteRelating to CDL holders and defensive driving diversion programs.ProvisionsLimits the prohibition against a CDL holder's eligibility for a defensive driving diversion program to a prohibition against eligibility for a moving violation in a CMV. (Sec. 1)Stipulates that a court's use of a defensive driving diversion program must comply with federal transportation laws. (Sec. 1) Asserts that a record of the civil or criminal traffic citation for which a CDL holder attends a defensive driving school is not confidential for the purposes of federal transportation laws and insurance. (Sec. 2)Makes a conforming change. (Sec. 1)Current LawIf an eligible motorist successfully completes the course at a defensive driving school, the court must dismiss the civil or criminal traffic violation and ADOT cannot include a record of the citation on the individual's driving record. A motorist cannot attend a defensive driving school more than once in a year, or if the traffic violation resulted in death or serious physical injury. The dismissal of a traffic citation pursuant to a defensive driving diversion program does not preclude the introduction of evidence pertaining to the issuance of the citation in a civil or criminal proceeding (A.R.S. § 28-3392). A CDL holder or a driver of a CMV that requires a CDL may be sentenced to attend a defensive driving school for a moving violation, but is not eligible for the defensive driving diversion program. The court cannot dismiss the conviction or finding of responsibility upon completion of defensive driving school, and the violation must be reported on the individual's driving record (A.R.S. § 28-3392). A driver of a CMV who has a CDL issued by Arizona and is convicted of any traffic violation, other than a parking violation, must notify ADOT within 30 days of the date of conviction and notify the person's employer within 10 days of the date of conviction. A driver whose license is suspended, revoked or canceled or who loses the privilege to drive a CMV for any period of time must notify the person's employer before the end of the next business day (A.R.S. § 28-3227). A person who fails to report the above information or who drives a CMV in Arizona without a valid CDL or CDL endorsement is guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor (30 days/$500 plus Surcharges) (A.R.S. § 28-3481).2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2185: school districts; tax levy; calculationPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Norgaard, LD 18BILL STATUS: Caucus & COW WM: DP 9-0-0-0698569850Legend:PTOC – Property Tax Oversight CommissionQTR – Qualifying Tax Rate TRCL – Transportation Revenue Control LimitTSL – Transportation Support LevelAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:PTOC – Property Tax Oversight CommissionQTR – Qualifying Tax Rate TRCL – Transportation Revenue Control LimitTSL – Transportation Support LevelAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)Abstract08104505? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal Note00? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal NoteRelating to school district tax levy calculations.ProvisionsRequires a school district property tax levy to be equal to the applicable QTR or a levy equal to the district Equalization Assistance Base, subtracted by specified amounts, whichever is less.A school district property tax levy is currently required to equal the QTR or the District Support Level, subtracted by specified amounts, whichever is less (A.R.S. § 15-992). A unified school districts maximum tax rate is the QTR, while common districts and high school districts are capped at 50% of the QTR (A.R.S. § 15-971). (Sec. 2)Modifies the list of separate tax rates included in a district's property tax levy as follows:Adds a rate that would result in a levy equaling amounts for a qualifying dropout prevention program.Clarifies the rate for outstanding cash deficits includes any separately stated cash deficit from the prior FY resulting in a deviation from the property tax roll, including resolutions or judgments relating to property tax appeals or the correction of a property tax error.Removes the requirement that the county treasurer provide recommendations for this tax rate. (Sec. 2)Removes the requirement that expected interest earnings, amounts received from the County School Fund and the Special County School Reserve Fund and other revenue source monies be included in county school superintendent budget estimates provided to the PTOC. (Sec. 1)Allows a school district to tax less than the difference between the TRCL and the TSL. (Sec. 2)Repeals additional statute requiring the levy of a tax to fund high school districts. (Sec. 3)Makes technical and conforming changes (Sec. 1, 2)Current LawA.R.S. Title 15, Chapter 9 outlines school finance and budgeting. School districts annually determine their budget capacity through a weighted per-student statutory funding formula. A school district will levy a rate against its tax base to receive the amount needed to reach its determined budget capacity. The rate that may be levied for a school district is statutorily capped at the maximum QTR. If a district levies the maximum QTR and has not received sufficient monies to reach its budget capacity, the state provides the remainder as Equalization Assistance. The QTR is subject to Truth in Taxation requirements and in FY 2018 is capped at $2.0234 for high school and elementary districts and $4.0468 for unified districts. Statute provides school districts additional taxation authority outside of the general budget limit for each of the following additional items that are accounted for separately, but summed together within the school district tax levy:The difference between the TRCL and the TSL.Expenses for excess utilities, desegregation, bond issues and registering warrants.The necessary amount for tuition loss.Small school adjustments.Liabilities in excess of the school district budget.Adjacent ways.The amount not captured by QTR due to properties that pay a government property lease excise tax.An amount not levied due to an underestimated average daily membership or a judgement on a property tax appeal.An amount that corrects an outstanding cash deficit.In order to determine a school district's budget capacity, the county school superintendent is required to prepare an estimate for the PTOC for each district in the county, including each of the following:The school district's student count.The amount the district will receive from the County School Fund and the Special County School Reserve Fund.Expected interest earnings.Other revenue sources (A.R.S. § 15-991).Laws 1987, Chapter 333 provided a budget-limit exemption for school districts that established a dropout prevention program if certain requirements were met. The exemption was granted for FY 1988, FY 1989 and FY 1990. For FY 1991, when the exemption expired, the participating school districts were grandfathered in and authorized to continue to collect taxes to fund their programs at the amount budgeted in 1991.2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2264: tax exemptions; dependents; inflation indexingPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Mosley, LD 5BILL STATUS: Caucus & COW WM: DP 6-3-0-057150-52070Legend:DOR – Department of RevenueAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:DOR – Department of RevenueAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)Abstract07981950? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal Note00? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal NoteRelating to the dependent tax exemption. ProvisionsModifies the dependent exemption as follows: Increases from $2300 to $2350 per dependent in TY 2019;Increases from $2350 to $2400 per dependent in TY 2020; and Beginning in TY 2021, DOR is to adjust the dollar amount of the exemption according to the annual change in the Metropolitan Phoenix Consumer Price Index. (Sec. 1)Makes technical changes. (Sec. 1)Current LawA taxpayer is allowed an exemption of $2300 for each dependent and for each person over 65 if the taxpayer pays a specified amount of the person's qualifying expenses; the taxpayer is not allowed more than one exemption for the same person (A.R.S § 43-1023). Dependent is defined by A.R.S § 43-1001 as a qualifying child or relative as prescribed by Section 152 of the Internal Revenue Code. 2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2385: property tax appeals; court findings.PRIME SPONSOR: Representative Clodfelter, LD 10BILL STATUS: Caucus & COWWM: DP 9-0-0-0889076200Legend:CBOE – County Board of EqualizationFCV – Full Cash ValueAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:CBOE – County Board of EqualizationFCV – Full Cash ValueAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)Abstract07981950? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal Note00? Prop 105 (45 votes) ? Prop 108 (40 votes) ? Emergency (40 votes)? Fiscal NoteRelating to property tax appeals. ProvisionsProhibits the court's finding of a property's FCV in a property tax appeal from being greater than the amount initially determined by the county assessor.Applies only if the appeal is taken by the county assessor and the court finds the valuation to be insufficient. (Sec. 1)Applies retroactively to property tax appeals filed after December 31, 2016. (Sec. 2)Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 1)Current LawAn owner of property that, in the owner's opinion, has been valued too high may file a petition with the county assessor. The petition must be filed within 60 days after the assessor mails notice of the valuation and is required to include the owner's opinion of the FCV and substantial information to justify that opinion. If the petitioner's request is denied, the petitioner may appeal the decision within 25 days to the CBOE. If the CBOE orders the valuation of the property to be reduced, the county assessor may appeal the decision to the court (A.R.S. §§ 42-16051, 42-16056 and 42-16202). If the court finds that the valuation is excessive or insufficient, the court is required to find the property's FCV. The court is permitted to find a FCV that is higher or lower than the FCV that was appealed regardless of which party filed the appeal. If the court finds that the valuation is insufficient, the judgment is for the county and the taxpayer is required to pay for the costs of the appeal and the taxes due on the property, in excess of the amount originally levied and assessed (A.R.S. § 42-16213). ................
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