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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFifty-third Legislature - Second Regular SessionMAJORITY CAUCUS CALENDAR # 1January 23, 2018Bill NumberShort TitleCommitteeDateActionCommittee on Banking and InsuranceChairman:David Livingston, LD22Vice Chairman:Eddie Farnsworth, LD12Analyst:Paul Benny, Jason TheodorouIntern:Lauren KinzleHB 2004ASRS; waiting period; repealSPONSOR:LIVINGSTON, LD22HOUSEBI1/11DP(8-0-0-0-0)HB 2025workers' compensation; rate deviationsSPONSOR:LIVINGSTON, LD22HOUSEBI1/11DP(8-0-0-0-0)HB 2034social security; state agency designationSPONSOR:LIVINGSTON, LD22HOUSEBI1/11DP(5-3-0-0-0)(No: POWERS HANNLEY,SALMAN,BUTLER)HB 2035deferred compensation plans; governing committeeSPONSOR:LIVINGSTON, LD22HOUSEBI1/11DP(6-2-0-0-0)(No: POWERS HANNLEY,BUTLER)HB 2047workers' compensation; employee definition; LLCsSPONSOR:LIVINGSTON, LD22HOUSEBI1/11DP(8-0-0-0-0)HB 2048insurance; producer feesSPONSOR:LIVINGSTON, LD22HOUSEBI1/11DP(6-2-0-0-0)(No: POWERS HANNLEY,SALMAN)HB 2061financial institutions department; superintendent dutiesSPONSOR:SHOPE, LD8HOUSEBI1/11DP(5-3-0-0-0)(No: POWERS HANNLEY,SALMAN,BUTLER)HB 2081insurance adjusters; application of lawsSPONSOR:LIVINGSTON, LD22HOUSEBI1/11DP(8-0-0-0-0)HB 2082insurance producers; convictions; reportingSPONSOR:LIVINGSTON, LD22HOUSEBI1/11DP(6-2-0-0-0)(No: SALMAN,BUTLER)HB 2098insurance; inducementsSPONSOR:LIVINGSTON, LD22HOUSEBI1/11DP(6-2-0-0-0)(No: POWERS HANNLEY,SALMAN)Committee on CommerceChairman:Jeff Weninger, LD17Vice Chairman:Jill Norgaard, LD18Analyst:Diana Clay, Jon RudolphIntern:Josefina TorresHB 2167Arizona commerce authority; continuation; requirementsSPONSOR:WENINGER, LD17HOUSECOM1/16DP(7-0-0-2-0)(Abs: MITCHELL,SYMS)HB 2170boxing; mixed martial arts; continuationSPONSOR:TOMA, LD22HOUSECOM1/16DP(7-0-0-2-0)(Abs: MITCHELL,SYMS)Committee on Energy, Environment and Natural ResourcesChairman:Russell "Rusty" Bowers, LD25Vice Chairman:Brenda Barton, LD6Analyst:Sharon Carpenter, Vanessa ClaytonIntern:Adrienne AustillHB 2060aggregate mined land reclamation; variancesSPONSOR:BOWERS, LD25HOUSEEENR1/9DP(8-0-0-1-0)(Abs: GONZALES)Committee on Federalism, Property Rights and Public PolicyChairman:Bob Thorpe, LD6Vice Chairman:Mark Finchem, LD11Analyst:Brittany Green, Jason TheodorouIntern:Amanda HigbyHB 2013trust companies; liquid capital; definitionSPONSOR:FINCHEM, LD11HOUSEFPRPP1/16DP(5-3-0-1-0)(No: HERNANDEZ,BLANC,NAVARRETE; Abs: CAMPBELL)Committee on HealthChairman:Heather Carter, LD15Vice Chairman:Regina E. Cobb, LD5Analyst:Rick Hazelton, Jon RudolphIntern:Tyler StephensHB 2041pharmacy board; licenses; permitsSPONSOR:CARTER, LD15HOUSEHEALTH1/11DP(8-0-0-1-0)(Abs: SYMS)HB 2043occupational therapy board; continuationSPONSOR:CARTER, LD15HOUSEHEALTH1/11DP(8-0-0-1-0)(Abs: SYMS)HB 2044physician assistants board; continuationSPONSOR:CARTER, LD15HOUSEHEALTH1/11DP(8-0-0-1-0)(Abs: SYMS)HB 2045acupuncture board; continuationSPONSOR:CARTER, LD15HOUSEHEALTH1/11DP(8-0-0-1-0)(Abs: SYMS)HB 2046department of economic security; continuationSPONSOR:CARTER, LD15HOUSEHEALTH1/11DP(8-0-0-1-0)(Abs: SYMS)2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2004: ASRS; waiting period; repealPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Livingston, LD 22BILL STATUS: HYPERLINK "" \o "Bill Status Inquiry" Caucus & COWBI: DP 8-0-0-0317566040Legend:ASRS – Arizona State Retirement SystemLTD – Long-term DisabilityAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:ASRS – Arizona State Retirement SystemLTD – Long-term DisabilityAmendments – 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 state retirement eligibility.ProvisionsRepeals statute that prohibits any state employee hired on or after July 20, 2011 from becoming a member of ASRS and the LTD Program, before their 27th week of employment. (Sec. 1) Current LawAny state employee hired on or after July 20, 2011 is not eligible to become a member of ASRS or the LTD Program until their 27th week of employment. This prohibition applies to a person who is employed by an agency, department, board or commission of this state, a university under the jurisdiction of the Arizona Board of Regents, the judicial branch and whose salary is paid through the Department of Administration, the Arizona Corporation Commission or the legislature (A.R.S. § 38- 671).Any individual who is declared a state employee and whose compensation is provided from state monies is a member of ASRS. Individuals who become employed and who are at least 65 years of age can elect whether or not they participate in ASRS. An employee is ineligible for membership in ASRS if any of the following apply:The individual performs services in a hospital, home or other institution as an inmate or patient.The individual performs agricultural labor services.The individual is a nonresident alien who holds an F-1, J-1, M-1 or Q-1 visa.The individual performs services for a school, college or university at which they are enrolled as a student.The individual performs services under a program designed to relieve the person from unemployment (A.R.S. § 38-727).2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2025: workers' compensation; rate deviationsPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Livingston, LD 22BILL STATUS: Caucus & COW BI: DP 8-0-0-0069850Legend:Director – Director of the Department of InsuranceAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:Director – Director of the Department of InsuranceAmendments – 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 workers' compensation rate filings.ProvisionsProhibits an insurer from simultaneously applying a deviation and a schedule rating to the same insured risk. (Sec. 1)Applies retroactively to March 1, 2018. (Sec. 2)Current LawA rating organization must annually file its rates with the Director by January 1. A worker's compensation insurer satisfies its obligation to file its ratings by becoming a member of a licensed rating organization who files on their behalf. (A.R.S. § 20-357)Every insurer is required to adhere to the filings made by the rating organization of which it is a member, except that any member insurer may file with the Director:up to six uniform percentage deviations that decrease or increase the statewide portion of the rating organization's rate filing.a subclassification rate related rule that deviates from the rules or schedule rating plan filed by the insurer's rating organization. An insurer is prohibited from applying a deviation and a schedule rating plan within the same insurance company (A.R.S. § 20-359).?A schedule rating plan is a rating plan by which an insurer increases or decreases worker's compensation rates to reflect the individual risk characteristics or the loss ratios of the subject of insurance. (A.R.S. § 20-343).2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2034: social security; state agency designationPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Livingston, LD 22BILL STATUS: Caucus & COWBI: DP 5-3-0-0317569215Legend:ASRS - Arizona State Retirement System Amendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:ASRS - Arizona State Retirement System Amendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)AbstractRelating to Social Security07981950? 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 Note.ProvisionsAllows the Governor to designate a state agency as the Social Security administrator for Arizona under the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance System. (Sec. 1)Retains all rules adopted by the ASRS Board until amended by the state agency that is designated by the Governor to serve as Social Security administrator for Arizona. (Sec. 2)Current LawThe Governor may enter into an agreement with the Commissioner of Social Security for the purpose of extending the benefits of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance System to employees of Arizona or any political subdivision. The agreement may contain provisions relating to coverage, benefits, contributions, effective date, modification of the agreement, notification of dissolution of entities, administration and other appropriate provisions (A.R.S. § 38-702). The ASRS Board is the state agency designated as the Social Security administrator for Arizona (A.R.S. § 38-701).?Duties of the administrator include: a) Approving benefit plans submitted by political subdivisions; and b) Adopting rules for administrating duties (A.R.S. §§ 38-703, 38-704). The state agency may conduct studies concerning the problem of the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance protections for employees and the operation of agreements made and plans approved. Additionally, the state agency is allowed to submit a report to the legislature on the administration and operation of the preceding calendar year (A.R.S. § 38-705). 2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2035: deferred compensation plans; governing committeePRIME SPONSOR: Representative Livingston, LD 22BILL STATUS: Caucus & CowBI: DP 6-2-0-025403175Legend:Committee – Governing Committee for Deferred Compensations PlansAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:Committee – Governing Committee for Deferred Compensations PlansAmendments – 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 Governing Committee for Deferred Compensation Plans. ProvisionsDeferred Compensation Plans Committee (Sec. 3)Renames the Governing Committee for Tax Deferred Annuity and Deferred Compensation Plans to the Committee.Modifies the Committee membership by replacing three state employees with three members who are either:A person who has an account balance in a deferred compensation plan overseen by the Committee; orA person who has at least 10 years of relevant experience in either finance, investment management, pension plans, or retirement plans.Subjects Committee members to statute relating to conflict of interest.Clarifies the Committee may enter into agreements with companies with demonstrable expertise in the areas relating to deferred compensation plans.Allows the Committee to adopt rules.Modifies the duties of the Committee as follows:Arrange for consolidated billing so that plans operate without cost to the state except for expenses of statutorily required administrative duties and administering payroll.Meet quarterly.Arrange for a performance review of the plans at least every five years.Removes the option for state employees to participate in tax deferred annuities. (Sec.4)MiscellaneousMakes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 1, 2)Current LawEstablished by Laws 1972, Chapter 133 the 7-member Governing Committee for Tax Deferred Annuity and Deferred Compensation Plans is authorized to investigate and approve tax deferred compensation and annuity programs which give state employees income tax benefits (A.R.S. § 38-871).Currently the Committee oversees three different plans: 457 plans, Supplemental 401(a) plans, and 403(b) plans.2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2047: workers' compensation; employee definition; LLCsPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Livingston, LD 22BILL STATUS: Caucus & COWBI: DP 8-0-0-0317569215Legend:LLC – Limited Liability CompanyAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:LLC – Limited Liability CompanyAmendments – 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 workers' compensation. ProvisionsAdds working members who own less than 50% of the membership interest in an LLC to the definition of employee. (Sec. 1)Allows working members who own 50% or more of the membership interest in an LLC to be deemed as an employee and sets the basis for computing wages and compensation benefits. (Sec. 1)Cites this act as the "Allow Limited Liability Companies to Opt In to Workers' Compensation (ALLOW) Act. (Sec. 2)Makes technical changes. (Sec. 1)Current LawBusinesses that regularly employ workers must obtain workers' compensation insurance. Employers must secure workers' compensation in one of two ways: By maintaining a workers' compensation insurance policy with an insurance carrier, or By providing proof of the ability to pay compensation directly or through a workers' compensation pool (A.R.S. § 23-961). Workers' compensation is a "no-fault" system in which an injured employee is entitled to receive benefits for an industrial injury, no matter who caused the job-related accident.2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2048: insurance; producer feesPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Livingston, LD 22BILL STATUS: Caucus & COWBI: DP 6-2-0-0317567945Legend: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 insurance producer fees.ProvisionsRemoves the prohibition on insurance producers from charging or receiving any fee or service charge in connection with the transaction of life, annuity, long-term care or Medicare supplement insurance. (Sec. 1)Makes conforming changes. (Sec. 1)Current LawAn insurance producer is prohibited from charging or receiving any fee or service charge in addition to the premium in connection with the transaction of insurance, unless:the fee or service charge and the specific services for which it is charged are disclosed and agreed to in writing by the insured; andthe amount of the fee or service charge is reasonably related to the cost of the service rendered and does not duplicate or increase any fee or service charge included in the insurer's rate filing. Additionally, an insurance producer is prohibited from charging or receiving any fee or service charge in connection with the transaction of life, annuity, long-term care or Medicare supplement insurance (A.R.S. § 20-465).?2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2061: financial institutions department; superintendent dutiesPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Shope, LD 8BILL STATUS: Caucus & COWBI: DP 5-3-0-0069850Legend:ADFI – Arizona Department of Financial InstitutionsAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:ADFI – Arizona Department of Financial InstitutionsAmendments – 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 examinations of financial enterprises.ProvisionsRemoves the mandatory examination time periods for certain financial enterprises. (Sec. 1)Makes a conforming change. (Sec. 1)Current LawPursuant to A.R.S. § 6-121, financial institutions and enterprises are subject to examination and supervision by ADFI.A.R.S. § 6-122 outlines the duties of the Superintendent of ADFI, which include:To examine financial institutions and enterprises within statutorily defined time periods;Publish a consumer information brochure; andMake it a priority to encourage the growth of state-chartered financial institutions.2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2081: insurance adjusters; application of lawsPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Livingston, LD 22BILL STATUS: Caucus & COWBI: DP 8-0-0-0317567310Legend: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 insurance adjuster's records.ProvisionsRequires an insurance adjuster to keep usual and customary records pertaining to the transactions of the adjuster. Records must be maintained and made available for inspection for three years immediately after the date of completion of the transaction. (Sec. 1) Current LawAn?adjuster?is an individual or business that is paid to adjust, investigate or negotiate insurance claim settlements on behalf of an insurance company or insured (A.R.S. § 20-321).An individual must be at least 18 years of age, be a resident of Arizona or a resident of another state that allows residents of this state to act as adjusters in the other state, and pass an examination in order to obtain an adjuster license (A.R.S. § 20-321.01).2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2082: insurance producers; convictions; reportingPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Livingston, LD 22BILL STATUS: Caucus & COWBI: DP 6-2-0-0069850Legend:Director – Director of Arizona Department of InsuranceAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:Director – Director of Arizona Department of InsuranceAmendments – 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 insurance producers convictions.ProvisionsRequires a criminally convicted insurance producer to report the conviction to the Director within 30 days after the filing date of the conviction. (Sec. 1)Clarifies the report must include the initial indictment, information or complaint filed, the final judgment entered by the court, and other relevant documents. (Sec. 1)Current LawAn insurance producer is an individual or business entity authorized to sell, solicit or negotiate insurance. The Director may deny, suspend, revoke or refuse to renew an insurance producer's license or may impose a civil penalty for certain violations, which include:Having been convicted of a felony.Intentionally misrepresenting the terms of an actual or proposed insurance contract or application for insurance.Obtaining or attempting to obtain a license through misrepresentation or fraud. (A.R.S. § 20-295).The Director may deny, suspend, revoke or refuse to renew an insurance producer's license after notice and an opportunity for a hearing (A.R.S. § 20-295).The Director cannot issue another insurance producer license until one year after revocation and the person is in compliance with licensing requirements (A.R.S. § 20-296).An insurance producer is required to report any criminal prosecution in any jurisdiction to the Director within thirty days after the initial pretrial hearing date. The report shall include a copy of the complaint filed, the order resulting from the hearing, and all other relevant legal documents (A.R.S. § 20-301).2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2098: insurance; inducementsPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Livingston, LD 22BILL STATUS: Caucus & COWBI: DP 6-2-0-0317567945Legend: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 insurance inducements.ProvisionsIncreases the monetary value of prizes, goods, or tangible property that an insurer may offer in connection with an insurance transaction to up to $100. (Sec. 1)Current LawA.R.S. § 20-452 prohibits an insurer from using certain inducements in connection with insurance transactions. Prohibited inducements include employment, shares of stock or securities, contracts resulting in special profits, and tangible items worth more than $25.2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2167: Arizona commerce authority; continuation; requirementsPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Weninger, LD 17BILL STATUS: Caucus & COWCOM: DP 7-0-0-2317567945Legend:ACA – Arizona Commerce AuthorityFTE – Full-Time EmployeeAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)– BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:ACA – Arizona Commerce AuthorityFTE – Full-Time EmployeeAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)– 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 ACA continuation and specific employees to assist small and rural businesses.ProvisionsContinues the ACA for eight years, until July 1, 2026. (Sec. 3)Directs the ACA to have two FTEs that represent small and rural businesses on economic development issues and other regulatory matters before cities, counties and state agencies; the FTEs will split responsibilities as follows:One FTE will serve as ombudsman dedicated to small business growth, support and regulation, andOne FTE will represent rural economic development. (Sec. 1)Stipulates that quarterly public record reports must include rural and small business economic development impact and outreach data. (Sec. 1)Repeals the ACA on January 1, 2027. (Sec. 2, 3)Contains a purpose clause. (Sec. 4)Contains a retroactivity clause (Sec. 5)Current LawLaws 2011, 2nd Special Session, Chapter 1, created the ACA and outlined its duties and responsibilities, replacing the former Arizona Department of Commerce. The ACA's mission is to grow and strengthen Arizona’s economy and facilitate the creation of quality jobs for its citizens by supporting and attracting businesses in targeted, high-value base sectors throughout the State.Laws 2016, Chapter 114, continued the ACA for two years until July 1, 2018 and implemented the recommendations of the Office of the Auditor General resulting from the Performance Audit and Sunset Review process. The ACA annually reports the progress toward its goals for job creation and capital investment and implemented written policies and procedures to document decisions. Additional InformationPursuant to A.R.S. § 41-2953, the Joint Legislative Audit Committee assigned the sunset review of the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) to the Senate Commerce and Public Safety and the House of Representatives Commerce Committee of Reference (COR). The COR recommended an eight-year continuation, and hiring two FTEs dedicated to assisting small and rural businesses as outlined in the Final Report.According to the ACA's FY 2016 Annual Report, there are 17,629 projected new jobs. During the last four years, the ACA supported the projected creation of 67,659 new jobs, and company relocation and expansion projects delivered $7 billion in capital investment commitments. The ACA developed relationships with key markets in Mexico through more than 12 trade missions, with a special focus on the Arizona-Sonora Region. Further, the ACA entered into a one-of-a-kind partnership with Sonora, Mexico to leverage shared economic strengths and promote the benefits of doing business in the Arizona-Sonora Region. A.R.S. § 43-409 provides $10,000,000 to the ACA Fund and $11,500,000 to the Arizona Competes Fund (ACF) from the State General Fund for FY 2017. The allocation to the ACA Fund remains unchanged from prior years. The ACF allocation is down from $16,500,000 in FY 2016 and $21,500,000 in FY 2015. In addition, A.R.S. § 5-572(F) provides $3,500,000 funding for the ACF from the Arizona Lottery.2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2170: boxing; mixed martial arts; continuationPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Toma, LD 22BILL STATUS: Caucus and COWCOM: DP 7-0-0-2508071120Legend: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 continuation of the Arizona State Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts Commission.ProvisionsContinues the Commission for eight years until July 1, 2026. (Sec. 2)Repeals the Commission on January 1, 2027. (Sec. 2)Contains a purpose clause. (Sec. 3)Contains a retroactivity clause. (Sec. 4) Current LawLaws 2015, Chapter 19, placed the Commission under the Department of Gaming, Division of Racing. Laws 2016, Chapter 22, continued the Commission for two years, until July 1, 2018.The Commission consists of three members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by theSenate to serve 3 year terms. Statute prohibits a commissioner from promoting, sponsoring orhaving any financial interest in a boxer, contest or the premises leased for a boxing contest(A.R.S. § 5-223). The purpose of the Commission is to provide the best protection for allinterested parties in the sports of boxing, kickboxing and mixed martial arts. The Commissionlicenses fighters, promoters, trainers, managers and officials to ensure that all laws and rules arefollowed (A.R.S. § 5-228).Additional InformationPursuant to A.R.S. § 41-2953, the Joint Legislative Audit Committee assigned the sunsetreview of the Commission to the Senate Commerce and Public Safety and the House of Representatives Commerce Committee of Reference. The Committee of Reference recommended that the Legislature continue the Commission for eight years.2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2060: aggregate mined land reclamation; variancesPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Bowers, LD 25BILL STATUS: Caucus & COWEENR: DP (8-0-0-1)508066040Legend:Inspector – State Mine InspectorAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:Inspector – State Mine InspectorAmendments – 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 reclamation plan variances for aggregate mining.ProvisionsExpands the Inspector's authority to permit an owner or operator of an exploration operation or aggregate mining unit (e.g. sand and gravel operations) to vary from any adopted rule or reclamation plan requirement or condition if the variance:will not endanger public safety; andwill not be inconsistent with the approval criteria. (Sec. 1)Current LawThe Inspector has the authority to allow variances from any adopted rule or reclamation plan requirement or condition for hard rock mining (e.g. gold, silver, copper, etc.) on the finding that the variance will not endanger public safety and will not be inconsistent with the approval criteria (A.R.S. § 27-931). An owner or operator of an exploration operation or aggregate mining unit is prohibited from creating a surface disturbance of more than five contiguous acres until the reclamation plan and financial assurance mechanism are approved by the Inspector (A.R.S. § 27-1221). The reclamation plan must provide measures to achieve a safe and stable condition suitable for the postaggregate mining land use objectives and be compatible with good engineering practices regarding erosion control and seismic activity. Additionally, the Inspector is required to consider the technical and economic practicability of proposed reclamation plan measures including: 1) grazing and other agricultural land use objectives; 2) developed water resources, water management projects and existing underground water storage facilities; 3) fish or wildlife habitat; and 4) forestry, etc. (A.R.S. § 27-1273). The Inspector is required to adopt rules for the reclamation of surface disturbances at exploration and aggregate mining (A.R.S. § 27-1204). A person may appeal the Inspector's action in accordance with the uniform administrative hearing procedures (A.R.S. § 27-1235). Aggregate means cinders, crushed rock or stone, decomposed granite, gravel, pumice, pumicite and sand (A.R.S. § 27-441). 2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2013: trust companies; liquid capital; definitionPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Finchem, LD 11BILL STATUS: Caucus & COWFPRPP: DP 5-3-0-1317567945Legend:FDIC – Federal Deposit Insurance CorporationAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:FDIC – Federal Deposit Insurance CorporationAmendments – 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 trust company certification. ProvisionsModifies the definition of liquid capital to include legal tender for trust company certification. (Sec. 1)Defines legal tender as a medium of exchange, including specie, that is authorized by the U.S. Constitution or Congress for the payments of debts, public charges, taxes and dues. (Sec. 1)Defines specie as coins having precious metal content. (Sec. 1)Makes conforming changes. (Sec. 1)Current LawLiquid capital is defined as capital in the form of certificates of deposit issued by banks, savings banks or savings and loan associations that do business in Arizona. These certificates of deposit are insured by the FDIC or any successor institution, including: 1) deposits to a single depository where excess deposit insurance is provided through a reciprocal deposit arrangement by participating banks, or 2) direct obligations of the U.S. government with maturity of at least five years (A.R.S. § 6-851). A person is prohibited from engaging in the trust business without first obtaining a certificate from the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (A.R.S. § 6-853). To obtain a certificate, a trust company must have at least $500,000 of liquid capital plus additional capital in various amounts (A.R.S. § 6-856). 2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2041: pharmacy board; licenses; permitsPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Carter, LD 15BILL STATUS: Caucus and COW Health: DP 8-0-0-122225182245Legend:Board – Arizona State Board of PharmacyAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:Board – Arizona State Board of 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 NoteRelating to Board permits and licenses.ProvisionsRemoves the graduate intern designation from Board statutes. (Sec. 1-3, 5, 6, 8)Specifies that licenses and permits must be designated as odd or even in the licensing database for renewal.a. Current law splits license renewal groups based on whether their license certificate ends in an odd or even number. (Sec. 4, 7)3. Stipulates that if a business with a Board-issued permit does not become operational within nine months, then the permit is no longer valid. (Sec. 6)a. Permits the Board to give a one-time extension for a business to become operational. (Sec. 6)5.Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 1-3, 5, 6, 8)Current LawA.R.S. § 32-1901 defines a graduate intern as an individual who has graduated from a Board approved pharmacy program and who meets the statutory experience and qualifications of a pharmacy intern.A.R.S. § 32-1923 specifies that a pharmacy intern is Board licensed and is permitted to be employed in a pharmacy or any other place that is authorized to train interns. Pharmacy interns receive training in manufacturing, wholesaling, dispensing drugs and devices, compounding and dispensing prescription orders, clinical pharmacy, providing drug information, keeping records and making required reports.2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB2043: occupational therapy board; continuationPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Carter, LD 15BILL STATUS: Caucus and COW Health: DP 8-0-0-1069850Legend:Board – Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy ExaminersAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:Board – Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy ExaminersAmendments – 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 continuation of the Board.ProvisionsContinues the Board for eight years until July 1, 2026. (Sec. 2)Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 1, 3, 4)Current LawA.R.S Title 32, Chapter 34 establishes the Board and outlines its duties. The Board is scheduled to terminate on July 1, 2018. (A.R.S. § 41-3018.09)Additional InformationThe Committee of Reference met to conduct the sunset review of the Board on November 27, 2017 and recommended the continuation of the Board for eight more years.2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB2044: physician assistants board; continuationPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Carter, LD 15BILL STATUS: Caucus and COW Health: DP 8-0-0-1317567945Legend:Board – Arizona Regulatory Board of Physician AssistantsAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:Board – Arizona Regulatory Board of Physician AssistantsAmendments – 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 continuation of the Board.ProvisionsContinues the Board for eight years until July 1, 2026. (Sec. 2)Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 1, 3, 4)Current LawA.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 25 establishes the Board and outlines its purposes and duties. The Board is scheduled to terminate on July 1, 2018. (A.R.S. § 41-3018.12)Additional InformationThe Committee of Reference met to conduct the sunset review of the Board on November 27, 2017 and recommended the continuation of the Board for eight years.2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2045: acupuncture board; continuationPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Carter, LD 15BILL STATUS: Caucus and COW Health: DP 8-0-0-1 317567945Legend:Board – Arizona Acupuncture Board of ExaminersAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:Board – Arizona Acupuncture Board of ExaminersAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)Abstract08220075? 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 continuation of the Board.ProvisionsContinues the Board for one year until July 1, 2019. (Sec. 2)Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 1, 3, 4)Current Law HYPERLINK "" A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 39 establishes the Board and outlines its purposes and duties. The Board is scheduled to terminate on July 1, 2018 (A.R.S. § 41-3018.15).Additional InformationThe Senate Health and Human Services and House Health Committee of Reference met to conduct the sunset review of the Board on November 27, 2017 and recommended a one-year continuation. The performance audit was conducted by the OAG.2362835-32258000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2046: department of economic security; continuationPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Carter, LD 15BILL STATUS: Caucus & COW Health: DP 8-0-0-1317567945Legend:ADES- Arizona Department of Economic SecurityAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:ADES- Arizona Department of Economic SecurityAmendments – 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 continuation of the Arizona Department of Economic SecurityProvisionsContinues ADES for eight years until July 1, 2026. (Sec. 2)Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 1,3,4)Current Law Title 41, Chapter 14 outlines the organization, duties, responsibilities and procedures for ADES. The ADES is scheduled to terminate on July 1, 2018 (A.R.S. § 41-3018.21).Additional InformationThe Senate Health and Human Services and House Health Committee of Reference met to conduct the sunset review of ADES on November 27, 2017 and recommended the continuation of ADES for eight years. The performance audit was conducted by the OAG. ................
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