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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFifty-third Legislature - First Regular SessionMAJORITY CAUCUS CALENDARFebruary 15, 2017Bill NumberShort TitleCommitteeDateActionCommittee on AppropriationsChairman:Don Shooter, LD13Vice Chairman:David Livingston, LD22Analyst:Jennifer ThomsenIntern:Marlee McCormickHB 2297national guard; readiness center; appropriationSPONSOR:KERN, LD20HOUSEAPPROP2/8DP(13-0-0-1-0)(Abs: LIVINGSTON)Committee on Banking and InsuranceChairman:David Livingston, LD22Vice Chairman:Eddie Farnsworth, LD12Analyst:Paul BennyIntern:Sheridan SmedeHB 2438corporate status change; nontaxable event (BI S/E: corporations; nontaxable event; status change)SPONSOR:FARNSWORTH E, LD12HOUSEBI2/13DPA/SE(4-3-0-1-0)(No: POWERS HANNLEY,SALMAN,BUTLER; Abs: LOVAS)HB 2466appraisals; allegations; complaintsSPONSOR:LIVINGSTON, LD22HOUSEBI2/13DPA(6-2-0-0-0)(No: POWERS HANNLEY,SALMAN)HB 2471insurance; health care appeals; medicationsSPONSOR:LIVINGSTON, LD22HOUSEBI2/13DP(7-0-0-1-0)(Abs: LOVAS)Committee on EducationChairman:Paul Boyer, LD20Vice Chairman:Douglas Coleman, LD16Analyst:Aaron WondersIntern:Andrew BadertscherHB 2184at-risk youth; career, college readinessSPONSOR:ESPINOZA, LD19HOUSEED1/30DPA(5-4-0-2-0)(No: NORGAARD,STRINGER,NUTT,UDALL; Abs: BOWERS,SHOOTER)HB 2219school capital finance revisionsSPONSOR:NORGAARD, LD18HOUSEED1/23DP(10-0-0-1-0)(Abs: SHOOTER)APPROP2/8DPA(12-0-0-2-0)(Abs: UGENTI-RITA,SHOOTER)HB 2248JTEDs; adultsSPONSOR:BOWERS, LD25HOUSEED2/13DPA(11-0-0-0-0)HB 2361high schools; college accessibility awarenessSPONSOR:BOLDING, LD27HOUSEED2/6DP(6-2-0-3-0)(No: NORGAARD,NUTT; Abs: BOWERS,BOYER,SHOOTER)HB 2377teacher and principal evaluationsSPONSOR:COLEMAN, LD16HOUSEED2/6DP(8-0-0-3-0)(Abs: BOYER,STRINGER,SHOOTER)HB 2385schools; accounting; budgeting; reportingSPONSOR:BOYER, LD20HOUSEED2/13DPA(8-2-0-1-0)(No: ALSTON,BOLDING; Abs: SALDATE)HB 2388private postsecondary education grantsSPONSOR:BOYER, LD20HOUSEED2/13DPA(11-0-0-0-0)HB 2389governmental entities; diplomas; transcripts; recognition.SPONSOR:BOWERS, LD25HOUSEED2/13DP(9-2-0-0-0)(No: ALSTON,BOLDING)HB 2395schools; illegal substances; notificationSPONSOR:BOYER, LD20HOUSEED2/13DPA(10-1-0-0-0)(No: ALSTON)HB 2396ASDB revisionsSPONSOR:BOYER, LD20HOUSEED2/13DPA(11-0-0-0-0)HB 2416school district governing boards; qualificationsSPONSOR:COLEMAN, LD16HOUSEED2/13DP(10-1-0-0-0)(No: ALSTON)HB 2465empowerment scholarship accounts; revisions.SPONSOR:LIVINGSTON, LD22HOUSEED2/13DP(6-5-0-0-0)(No: ALSTON,BOLDING,COLEMAN,SALDATE,UDALL)HB 2394empowerment scholarships; expansion; phase-in.SPONSOR:ALLEN J, LD15HOUSEED2/13DP(6-5-0-0-0)(No: ALSTON,BOLDING,COLEMAN,SALDATE,UDALL)Committee on Federalism, Property Rights and Public PolicyChairman:Bob Thorpe, LD6Vice Chairman:Mark Finchem, LD11Analyst:Brittany GreenIntern:Maddison PowersHCR 2016care enough; get in waySPONSOR:ESPINOZA, LD19HOUSEFPRPP2/7DPA(9-0-0-0-0)Committee on GovernmentChairman:Douglas Coleman, LD16Vice Chairman:Bob Thorpe, LD6Analyst:Mike HansIntern:Kassandra HendricksenHB 2054foreign nonprofit corporations; foreign LLCsSPONSOR:CLARK, LD24HOUSEGOV2/9DP(8-0-0-0-0)HB 2326fire districts; creation; merger; consolidationSPONSOR:COLEMAN, LD16HOUSEGOV2/9DPA(7-0-0-1-0)(Abs: UGENTI-RITA)HB 2373tobacco settlement; Indian tribes; informationSPONSOR:CARTER, LD15HOUSEGOV2/9DP(7-1-0-0-0)(No: UGENTI-RITA)Committee on HealthChairman:Heather Carter, LD15Vice Chairman:Regina E. Cobb, LD5Analyst:Rick HazeltonIntern:Emma HurleyHB 2090hospitals; flu vaccines (HEALTH S/E: DHS; flu vaccines; monitoring; assessment)SPONSOR:CARTER, LD15HOUSEHEALTH2/9DPA/SE(9-0-0-0-0)HB 2134schools; children's camps; sunscreen useSPONSOR:CARTER, LD15HOUSEHEALTH2/9DP(9-0-0-0-0)HB 2161workers' compensation; occupational diseases; cancer (HEALTH S/E: occupational diseases; workers' compensation; presumptions)SPONSOR:BOYER, LD20HOUSEHEALTH2/9DPA/SE(9-0-0-0-0)HB 2196residential care institutions; employmentSPONSOR:CARTER, LD15HOUSEHEALTH2/9DPA(9-0-0-0-0)HB 2307controlled substances prescription monitoring programSPONSOR:CARTER, LD15HOUSEHEALTH2/9DPA(9-0-0-0-0)HB 2410workers' compensation; firefighters; heart-related casesSPONSOR:SHOPE, LD8HOUSEHEALTH2/9DP(9-0-0-0-0)Committee on Land, Agriculture and Rural AffairsChairman:Brenda Barton, LD6Vice Chairman:Darin Mitchell, LD13Analyst:Sharon CarpenterIntern:Benjamin KapplerHJR 2002lower Colorado basin; forbearance authority.SPONSOR:BARTON, LD6HOUSELARA2/9DP(7-0-0-1-0)(Abs: BENALLY)Committee on Local and International AffairsChairman:Tony Rivero, LD21Vice Chairman:Todd A. Clodfelter, LD10Analyst:Mike HansIntern:Kassandra HendricksenHB 2285counties; purchases; local dealersSPONSOR:BARTON, LD6HOUSELIA1/25DP(7-0-0-0-0)Committee on Military, Veterans and Regulatory AffairsChairman:Jay Lawrence, LD23Vice Chairman:Mark Finchem, LD11Analyst:Brittany GreenIntern:Maddison PowersHB 2004veteran-owned businesses; procurement preferenceSPONSOR:CARDENAS, LD19HOUSEMVRA2/13DP(9-0-0-0-0) HYPERLINK \l "HB2415" HB 2415in-state tuition; veteransSPONSOR:LAWRENCE, LD23HOUSEMVRA2/13DP(9-0-0-0-0)center-51308000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2297: national guard; readiness center; appropriationPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Kern, LD 20BILL STATUS: HYPERLINK "" \o "Bill Status Inquiry"Caucus and COWAPPROP: DP (13-0-0-1)right1508760Legend:DEMA- Department of Emergency and Military AffairsFY- Fiscal YearJCCR- Joint Committee on Capital ReviewAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:DEMA- Department of Emergency and Military AffairsFY- Fiscal YearJCCR- Joint Committee on Capital ReviewAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)AbstractRelating to an appropriation to the National Guard Fund (Fund). ProvisionsAppropriates $6,000,000 from the GF in FY 2018 to the Fund for the construction of a readiness center (Center).Designates that the funds appropriated are the state's share of the costs of the center and that no funds are to be spent by the Adjutant General unless DEMA receives an irrevocable commitment from the U.S. government to fund the remaining costs. Requires the Adjutant General to submit the scope, purpose and estimated costs of the center to JCCR for review, before spending the appropriation. Exempts the appropriation from lapsing. (Sec. 1)Current Lawcenter7982585? 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 NoteThe National Guard Fund consists of monies appropriated to the National Guard. The Adjutant General administers the Fund. On notice from the Adjutant General, the Treasurer invests and divests monies in the Fund and monies earned from investment are credited to the Fund. Monies in the Fund are continuously appropriated to the National Guard and are exempt from lapsing (A.R.S 26-152).center-51689000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2438: corporate status change; nontaxable eventPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Farnsworth E, LD 12BILL STATUS: Caucus and COWBI: DPA/SE 4-3-0-1right1525905Legend:Commission – Arizona Corporation CommissionLLC – Limited Liability CompanyAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:Commission – Arizona Corporation CommissionLLC – Limited Liability CompanyAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)Strike-Everything Amendment AbstractRelating to corporations.ProvisionsSpecifies a change in the organizational structure of a corporation into another organizational structure is a nontaxable event provided there is no change among the owners, ownership interests, or assets.Includes an S corporation, LLC, and a partnership.Current LawTitle 29, Chapter 6, Arizona Revised Statutes, prescribes the requirements and process for a conversion of a business. The business must file a statement of conversion to the Commission and pay a $100 fee. Upon converting, all property, including rights, privileges, immunities and powers, remains vested in the converted entity without assignment, reversion, or impairment. Additionally, all obligations remain and its public organizational document becomes effective and binding on its interest holdersleftbottom? 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.center-50165000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2466: appraisals; allegations; complaintsPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Livingston, LD 22BILL STATUS: Caucus and COWBI: DPA 6-2-0-0right1457325Legend:Department – Department of Financial InstitutionsSuperintendent – Superintendent of Department of Financial InstitutionsAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:Department – Department of Financial InstitutionsSuperintendent – Superintendent of Department of Financial InstitutionsAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)AbstractRelating to real estate appraisers. ProvisionsReplaces certain references to the term complaint with allegation. (Sec. 2, 3, 5, 7)Stipulates that an allegation becomes a complaint if the Superintendent determines there is a violation. (Sec. 2)Establishes a statute of limitations for an action taken for recovery of damages against a person for a violation must be commenced at the earliest of the following:Expiration of the applicable statute of limitations for the type of claim being pursued,Three Five years after the appraisal resulting in the action was or should have been completed, orThree Five years after the appraisal-related service resulting in the action was or should have been performed. (BI) (Sec. 4)Exempts an action alleging that a licensed, certified or registered trainee appraiser knowingly or intentionally committed fraud or made representations from the statute of limitations. (Sec. 4)Requires an allegation against a property tax agent that the Superintendent dismissed to remain confidential and prohibits the Superintendent from:Disclosing the allegation in response to a telephone inquiry, orPlacing information regarding the allegation on the Department's website. (Sec. 6)Defines allegation. (Sec. 1)Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 1, 2, 3, 5, 7)Current LawThe Superintendent is required to prescribe minimum criteria for accepting a complaint against a licensed, certified, or registered trainee appraiser and define the process and procedures used in investigating the allegations of a complaint. Statute outlines the types of complaints the Superintendent may not consider (A.R.S. § 32-3605).Hearings on any charges are required to be at a time and place prescribed by the Superintendent. If a licensed or certified appraiser is determined to have committed a violation, the Superintendent is required to prepare a finding of fact and take disciplinary action and may impose a civil penalty (A.R.S. § 32-3632). 9048758018780? 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 NoteThe Superintendent may revoke or suspend the rights of a license or certificate applicant or holder. The individual may also otherwise be disciplined, including being placed on probation for any of the acts or omissions outlined in statute (A.R.S. § 32-3631). center-50165000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2471: insurance; health care appeals; medicationsPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Livingston, LD 22BILL STATUS: Caucus and COWBI: DP 7-0-0-1right1609725Legend:Department – Department of InsuranceDirector – Director of Department of InsuranceAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:Department – Department of InsuranceDirector – Director of Department of InsuranceAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)AbstractRelating to health care appeals.ProvisionsReview ProcessModifies the internal levels of review that a health care insurer must provide regarding the review process of a denied claim or coverage:Replaces an informal reconsideration with initial appeal.Removes a formal appeal process. (Sec. 4)Allows an insurer to offer a voluntary internal appeal as an additional internal level of review. (Sec. 4)Provides deadlines for the insurer to submit written determinations to the member regarding denial of a request for service or a claim for a service already provided. (Sec. 4)Specifies each written determination must include the basis, criteria used, clinical reasons and rationale for the determination. (Sec. 4)Stipulates a member is considered to have exhausted an insurer's internal levels of review if the insurer fails to strictly comply with the requirements relating to the appeals process, with exceptions. (Sec. 4)Requires an insurer to display the approved information packet on the insurer's website. (Sec. 4)Specifies any new or additional evidence by the health care insurer must be provided to the members in advance of the final adverse determination to allow the member a reasonable opportunity to respond. (Sec. 4)Adds basis and rationale as factors to a utilization review agent's determination. (Sec. 5, 6, 8)Initial AppealAllows a member who was denied a service or whose claim for a service that has already been provided was denied to request an initial appeal of that denial. (Sec. 6)Removes language regarding the review of claims in connection with services already provided. (Sec. 6)right818515? 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 NoteRequires certain individuals to review an appeal that is an issue of medical necessity under the coverage document and render a determination based on the utilization review agent's plan. (Sec. 6)Directs the utilization review agent to notify the member of the option to proceed to the voluntary internal appeal if the agent does not submit a request for an external independent review. (Sec. 6)Voluntary Internal AppealAllows a member to appeal an adverse determination to the voluntary appeal level. (Sec. 7)Requires the utilization review agent to provide a notice of the determination and the basis, criteria used, clinical reasons and rationale for the determination within specified time frames. (Sec. 7)External Independent ReviewStipulates if the member's request for a covered service or claim for a covered service is denied at all applicable internal levels of review, the member may proceed to an external independent review. (Sec. 8)Specifies a member may initiate an external independent review within four months after receiving notice of an adverse determination. (Sec. 8)States the acknowledgement of an external independent review must include a notice to the member that the member has five business days to submit additional written evidence to the Department.Requires the Director to send a copy of evidence to the health care insurer and the independent review organization, which must consider the evidence. (Sec. 8)Includes conditions for which a member may initiate an expedited external independent review. (Sec. 8)Exception RequestsEstablishes a process for members and providers to request exceptions to the health care insurer's formulary and to appeal any denials of the exception request. (Sec. 10)Requires insurers to maintain records of appeals and request for at least six years. (Sec. 10)MiscellaneousMakes clarifying changes. (Sec. 4, 9)Defines pertinent terms. (Sec. 1, 2, 10)Replaces the term decision with determination. (Sec 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)Replaces the term informal reconsideration with initial appeal. (Sec. 4, 6, 7)Replaces the term formal with voluntary internal. (Sec. 7)Contains a delayed effective date of January 1, 2018. (Sec. 11)Current LawTitle 20, Chapter 15, Arizona Revised Statutes prescribes and governs the health care appeal process for members whose covered service or claim for a service has been denied by a health care insurer.Under federal law, states that have an applicable external review process that meets minimum consumer protections as determined by the Department of Health and Human Services, are not required to comply with federal law requirements with respect to internal claims and appeals and external review processes.center-52260500ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2184: at-risk youth; career, college readinessPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Espinoza, LD 19BILL STATUS: Caucus and COWright1476375Legend:ADE – Arizona Department of EducationGED – General Equivalency DegreeAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:ADE – Arizona Department of EducationGED – General Equivalency DegreeAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)ED: DPA 5-4-0-2AbstractRelating to at-risk youth programs. ProvisionsPermits school district and charter high schools to establish a career and college readiness program for at-risk youth that:a.Consists of at least nine consecutive months of academic support and instruction on workplace skills, leadership and civic duty; andb.Requires participants to earn high school credit, perform volunteer or community service activities and participate in the program for 12 months after graduation. (Sec. 1)Directs participating school districts and charter schools to provide follow-up assistance after graduation and allows a dual enrollment program to be developed to meet the requirement. (Sec. 1)Requires participating school districts and charter schools to annually report the percentage of participants who: a. Graduate or obtain a GED within 12 months of scheduled graduation;b.Begin postsecondary education, vocational or job training, military service or employment within 12 months of scheduled graduation;c. Are engaged in specified full-time activities within 12 months of scheduled graduation;d.Pass the statewide assessment. (Sec. 1)Directs ADE to submit an annual report to the Governor, President of the Senate, Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Secretary of State that summarizes the above information by before September 15. (Sec. 1)Sunsets the program on July 1, 2027. (Sec. 1)Defines at-risk youth. (Sec. 1)APPROPRIATES $100,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND IN FISCAL YEAR 2018 TO ADE FOR DISTRIBUTION TO PARTICIPATING SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND CHARTER SCHOOLS. (Sec. 2) (ED)ALLOWS THE ACT TO BE CITED AS THE "JOBS FOR ARIZONA'S GRADUATES ACT." (Sec. 3) (ED)Current Lawcenter7982585? 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 NoteNot currently addressed in statute. center-50165000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2219: school capital finance revisionsPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Norgaard, LD 18BILL STATUS: Caucus and COWED: DP (10-0-0-1)APPROP: DPA (12-0-0-2)right1457325Legend:SFB – School Facilities BoardADM – Average Daily MembershipFY – Fiscal YearAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:SFB – School Facilities BoardADM – Average Daily MembershipFY – Fiscal YearAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)AbstractRelating to SFB financing.ProvisionsRemoves the SFB reporting requirement for school district guaranteed energy cost savings contracts and energy and water savings accounts. (Sec. 1, 2)Projects that qualify under either savings program are required to report to SFB by October 15 each year on the name, cost, provider and other items (A.R.S. §§ 15-213.01, 15-910.02)Prohibits school districts from expending monies on adjacent ways projects that are greater than $50,000 unless SFB fails to act on validating the project within 60 days. REQUIRES SFB TO APPROPVE OR DENY ANY ADJACENT WAYS PROJECTS THAT ARE GREATER THAN $50,000 WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER RECIEPT OF THE FILING OF THE PROPOSAL. (Sec. 3) (APPROP)All adjacent ways projects funded by special assessment are require to be reported to SFB. Projects that cost more than $50,000 are required to be validated by SFB prior to money being expended (A.R.S. § 15-995).Permits school districts to apply the proceeds of monies in the litigation recovery fund that are designated for the repair or replacement of school buildings and property to reimburse the SFB Building Renewal Grant Fund OR THE EMERGENCY DEFICIENCIES CORRECTION FUND for monies disbursed to repair or replace the school buildings or property that was the subject of the legal dispute. REQUIRES THE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PRIORITZE REIMBURSING SFB IF APPLICABLE. (Sec. 4) (APPROP)Directs SFB to use the ADM through the first 100 days in session rather than the most recent 100th day ADM when measuring square footage per pupil to determine minimum adequacy. (Sec. 5)Permits SFB to distribute monies in the New School Facilities Fund for land if a school district submits enrollment projections that indicate a need for a new school or an addition to an existing school within the next 10 FOUR years. (Sec. 6) (APPROP)If a school's capital plan indicates the need for a new school or an addition to an existing school within the next four years or a need for land within the next ten years, the school may apply to SFB for monies in the New School Facilities Fund (A.R.S. § 15-2041). SFB may require school districts to sell land that was previously purchased with SFB monies if the new school or addition is no longer needed within the time frame.left8909050? 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 NoteSpecifies that the current distribution mechanism of the SFB New School Facilities Fund is for additional square footage. (Sec. 6)Directs SFB to issue funding for additional square footage if approved projections indicate that additional space will be needed in the School Year following the next FY rather than the current School Year. (Sec. 6) (APPROP)Permits school districts approved by SFB for funding from the New School Facilities Fund to use legally available monies to pay for the land or new construction project if the full legislative appropriation is unavailable in the FY following approval and receive reimbursement in subsequent years when the full appropriation is made available. (Sec. 6)Prohibits additional space funded by a school district from being included in new construction funding calculations once the district obtains approval for new facility construction monies until the completion of the project. (Sec. 6)Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 1, 2, 4, 6)center-46545500ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2248: JTEDs; adultsPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Bowers, LD 25BILL STATUS: Caucus and COWED: DPA right1428750Legend:JTED – Joint Technical Education DistrictCTE – Career and Technical EducationGED – General Education DiplomaHEA – U.S. Higher Education ActFCC – Fingerprint Clearance CardAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:JTED – Joint Technical Education DistrictCTE – Career and Technical EducationGED – General Education DiplomaHEA – U.S. Higher Education ActFCC – Fingerprint Clearance CardAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)11-0-0-0AbstractRelating to adult JTED attendance. ProvisionsRemoves the ability for school districts to offer CTE or vocational education programs without regard to student age or high school graduation status with exceptions. Permits JTEDs to offer vocational programs beyond secondary education to adult students who have graduated high school or obtained a GED for the purposes of participating in financial assistance programs authorized by Title IV of the HEA. (Sec. 1)Prohibits JTED programs from being offered for college-level credit unless authorized through a dual credit agreement with an accredited college. (Sec. 1)PERMITS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO ENROLL IN JTED COURSES ADMINISTERED AT A POSTSECONDARY LEVEL FOR COLLEGE CREDITS AND HIGH SCHOOL CREDITS. (Sec. 1) (ED)Extends the ability for students over 22 years of age to attend vocational programs during regular school hours on central campuses that are leased and operated by a JTED. (Sec. 1)Allows persons to file a complaint with the State Board of Vocational Education, under SBE rules, regarding alleged JTED violations; of state or federal law, including any student financial assistance program governing enrolled adult students. (Sec. 1)Makes conforming changes. (Sec. 1)Current LawSchool districts with CTE and vocational programs are permitted to offer services without regard to a student's age or high school graduation status, except that for students over 22 years of age, JTEDs may only offer vocational education for the purposes of skill upgrading or retraining and may not offer college-level credit. Qualifying students cannot attend vocational programs during regular school hours unless the program unless they attend the program at a central campus owned and operated by a JTED and attend a program other than massage therapy. FCCs, at the expense of the card applicant, are required for the attendance of qualifying students during regular school hours and JTEDs must notify the parent or guardian of each student under 18 years of age upon the enrollment of qualifying students over 22 years of age in a program during regular school hours. ( HYPERLINK "" A.R.S. § 15-782.02). Title IV of the HEA provides financial assistance programs for higher education, including: (20 U.S.C. § 1070)Federal Pell Grants;Supplemental grants to students who have demonstrated financial need;Payments to the States to assist them in making financial aid available to qualifying students;Special programs and projects designed to identify and encourage qualifying students, prepare low-income families for postsecondary education and to provide remedial services to students; andAssistance to higher education institutions. left7901305? 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 Notecenter-51308000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2361: high schools; college accessibility awarenessPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Bolding, LD 27BILL STATUS: Caucus and COWED: DP 6-2-0-3right1485900Legend:ABOR – Arizona Board of RegentsCTE – Career and Technical EducationAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:ABOR – Arizona Board of RegentsCTE – Career and Technical EducationAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)AbstractRelating to college accessibility awareness. ProvisionsDirects high schools to provide college accessibility awareness to enrolled students that communicates admissions and financial aid information. (Sec. 1)Requires report cards issued to students in grades 9-12 to include a checklist indicating progress towards completing state university admission requirements. (Sec. 1)Current Lawcenter7982585? 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 NoteABOR has jurisdiction and control over Arizona's public universities and is required to establish minimum undergraduate admission requirements for the universities ( HYPERLINK "" A.R.S. § 15-1625). Undergraduate admission requirements currently include: (ABOR Policy 2-121)4 credits of English4 credits of Math, including Algebra I and II, Geometry, and an advanced class3 credits of Science2 credits of Social Science, including American History2 credits of the same Foreign Language1 credit of Fine Arts or CTE.center-49784000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2377: teacher and principal evaluationsPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Coleman, LD 16BILL STATUS: Caucus and COWright1457325Legend:SBE – State Board of EducationAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:SBE – State Board of EducationAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)ED: DP 8-0-0-3AbstractRelating to teacher and principal evaluations. ProvisionsExcludes quantitative data on student progress from teacher and principal evaluations and directs the evaluations to improve principal and teacher performance. (Sec. 1)Directs school districts and charter schools to determine the appropriate weights of evaluation components. (Sec. 1)Makes technical conforming changes. (Sec. 1)Current LawThe SBE is required to maintain a framework for teacher and principal evaluations that designates between 33 and 50 percent of the evaluation outcomes to be based on quantitative data on student academic progress. The framework must additionally include four performance classifications and guidelines for individual district or charter school use in evaluation instruments. School districts and charter schools are required to use an instrument for teacher and principal evaluations that meets data requirements and must adopt definitions for the four performance classifications ( HYPERLINK "" A.R.S. § 15-203). leftbottom? 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 Notecenter-50355500ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2385: schools; accounting; budgeting; reportingPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Boyer, LD 20BILL STATUS: Caucus and COWED: DPA 8-2-0-1left1552575Legend:OAG – Office of the Auditor GeneralUSFR – Uniform System of Financial RecordsLEA – Local Education AgencyAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:OAG – Office of the Auditor GeneralUSFR – Uniform System of Financial RecordsLEA – Local Education AgencyAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)AbstractRelating to OAG reporting and school report cards.ProvisionsDirects OAG's systems, methods and procedures for UFSR to facilitate the easy display of information in a searchable digital format and, beginning in FY 2019, include a format and methodology for school-level accounting that includes:The total dollars generated by student enrollment and the actual budget allocation.The allocation from federal, state and local override dollars.Directs these to be accounted for separately and defines state dollars.The total amount from the College Credit by Examination Incentive Program.The total allocation for teacher pay and benefits, classroom supplies and student supportThe percentage retained at the central school district or charter sponsor office and how those dollars are allocated. (Sec. 1)Directs the USFR to provide for the reporting of the previous information to facilitate the inclusion of the data in school report cards. (Sec. 1) (ED)Permits school districts to develop policies and procedures to allow principals to budget or assist with budgeting. (Sec. 2)Replaces the current per pupil expenditure information required on school report cards with the newly established SPECIFIED information and a comparison to other schools in the LEA. (Sec. 3) (ED)REQUIRES SCHOOL DISTRICT AND CHARTER SCHOOL REPORT CARDS AND ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORTS TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING DATA IN A FORMAT PRESCRIBED BY OAG:TOTAL REVENUES GENERATED BY STUDENT COUNT.TOTAL ALLOCATED REVENUE FROM STATE, LOCAL AND FEDERAL SOURCES.CLASSROM SITE FUND ALLOCATIONSALLOCATIONS FOR SPECIFIED EXPENDITURES. (ED)Directs OAG to facilitate a process with public schools to identify efficient and transparent methods and formats for reporting specified information BY FY2021, INCLUDING SCHOOL-LEVEL FUNDING INFORMATION, MONIES NOT ALLOCATED AT THE SCHOOL LEVEL and directs clear identification of the source of expenditures for special education students in addition to comparing expenditures against base, weighted and federal funding. (Sec. 4) (ED)DIRECTS OAG TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE AND THE GOVERNOR BY SEPTEMBER 15, 2018 ON METHODS FOR OAG OR ADE TO STORE INFORMATION IN A SEARCHABLE DIGITAL FORMAT BY FY 2021. (ED)REPEALS THE OAG PROCESS ON JANUARY 1, 2022. (ED)Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 1, 2, 3)Current LawOAG is required to determine the accounting systems, methods and procedures for school districts and prescribe the USFR ( HYPERLINK "" A.R.S. § 15-271). Each year school districts are required to distribute an annual report card containing specified information about school functions, goals, results and current per pupil expenditures for specified items and classroom instruction. The report must include a comparison of the school to that state amount for similar districts and the methodology for calculating per pupil expenditures is prescribed in the USFR ( HYPERLINK "" A.R.S. § 15-746).center7982585? 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 Notecenter-51308000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2388: private postsecondary education grantsPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Boyer, LD 20BILL STATUS: Caucus and COWED: DPA (11-0-0-0)right1438275Legend:PEG – Postsecondary Education Grant ProgramPPEG – Private Postsecondary Education Grant ProgramCommission – Commission for Postsecondary EducationGPA – Grade Point AverageABOR – Arizona Board of RegentsFAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student AidAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:PEG – Postsecondary Education Grant ProgramPPEG – Private Postsecondary Education Grant ProgramCommission – Commission for Postsecondary EducationGPA – Grade Point AverageABOR – Arizona Board of RegentsFAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student AidAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)AbstractRelating to modifying and continuing PEG. ProvisionsRepeals, replaces and renames PEG as PPEG. (Sec. 1, 2)Removes the dollar amount for student grants and subjects grants to legislative appropriation. (Sec. 2)Allows students to register for a certificate program for an in-demand trade or profession at a nationally or regionally accredited private postsecondary education institution that awards two-year associate degrees and requires those students to submit a letter of support from their vocational counselor. (Sec. 2).Requires applicants to provide proof of successfully completing one academic year of college-level coursework and OR a high school transcript demonstrating:For students enrolling in a baccalaureate program, a minimum 3.5 GPA.For students enrolling in an associate degree program, a minimum 2.75 GPA. (Sec. 2) (ED)Requires students to complete an associate degree programs within three years or reimburse all monies that have been received. (Sec. 2)Removes the prohibition on grant eligibility for:Employees of private postsecondary institutions and their family members who are eligible for tuition reimbursement or a tuition waiver; andStudents who have earned a bachelor's degree. (Sec. 1)?Removes the authority for the Commission to contract to collect loan repayments from students. (Sec. 2)Eliminates the requirement for the Commission to:Adopt qualifications comparable to admission standards set by ABOR;Develop a marketing strategy to inform high school students of the grant; andSubmit an annual report. (Sec. 1)ALLOWS THE PPEG FUND TO CONSIST OF GRANTS, GIFTS, DEVISES AND DONATIONS FROM ANY PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SOURCE. (SEC. 2) (ED)Sunsets PPEG on July 1, 2027. (Sec. 2)center7865745? 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 NoteCurrent LawLaws 2006, Chapter 352 established PEG under the Commission. Full-time students are eligible to receive annual grants of $2000 for up to four years to attend a qualifying accredited private postsecondary institution offering four-year baccalaureate degrees and part-time students are eligible to receive a prorated amount. Grant monies may be spent on tuition, books and fees at qualifying schools. To be eligible to receive a PEG a student must demonstrate that they:Are an Arizona resident or a military service member stationed in Arizona or their spouse or dependent;Meet qualifications adopted by the Commission; ?Registered for enrollment in a baccalaureate program at a qualifying school; ?Provided high school transcripts;Completed and submitted a FAFSA;Provided proof of citizenship, legal residence or lawfully presence; andApplied and received monies from the Private Postsecondary Education Student Financial Assistance Fund, if eligible. Students who fail to receive a baccalaureate within five years are required to reimburse the PEG Fund for all awards received unless the Commission provides an extension of the five-year period. The Commission is authorized to contract with a third-party vendor to collect loan repayments. Each year the Commission must submit an annual report outlining distributed monies, the number of qualifying applicants, which schools the recipients attended, the total number of grants awarded and the number of students on the waiting list ( HYPERLINK "" A.R.S. § 15-1855).center-51689000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2389: governmental entities; diplomas; transcripts; recognition.PRIME SPONSOR: Representative Bowers, LD 25BILL STATUS: Caucus and COWED: DP 9-2-0-0right1476375Legend:SBE – State Board of EducationAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:SBE – State Board of EducationAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)AbstractRelating to school diplomas. ProvisionsRequires the state and any political subdivision, state agency or governmental entity to recognize and treat all diplomas and transcripts from state schooling options in the same manner. (Sec. 1)Current Lawcenter7982585? 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 NoteEvery child between the ages of six and sixteen is required to attend a school unless they qualify for an exemption. The parent or guardian of a student is permitted to choose a school district, private school, charter school or homeschool ( HYPERLINK "" A.R.S. § 15-802). SBE is required to prescribe competency requirements for high school graduation with standards in at least the subjects of reading, writing, mathematics and social studies as well as adopt competency tests. In alignment with SBE standards, school districts are permitted to individually prescribe courses of study and competency requirements that must be completed for graduation ( HYPERLINK "" A.R.S. § 15-701.01). Additionally, any person who is 16 years of age or older can earn an Arizona equivalency diploma if they either pass an SBE adopted equivalency assessment or meet the minimum course of study and competency requirements through a combination of high school and university or community college credits ( HYPERLINK "" A.R.S. § 15-702). Finally, any student can earn a Grand Canyon Diploma if they demonstrate readiness for college-level mathematics and English and pass an additional set of board examinations in determined courses ( HYPERLINK "" A.R.S. §§ 15-792.02, 15-792.03). center-50165000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2394: empowerment scholarships; expansion; phase-in.PRIME SPONSOR: Representative Allen J, LD 15BILL STATUS: Caucus and COWED: DP (6-5-0-0)right1524000Legend:ESA – Empowerment Scholarship AccountSY – School YearAP – Advance PlacementAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:ESA – Empowerment Scholarship AccountSY – School YearAP – Advance PlacementAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)AbstractRelating to ESA qualified students and examinations.ProvisionsExpands the definition of an ESA qualified student to include: Beginning in SY 2018, any child in or eligible for grades K-1, 6 and 9;Beginning in SY 2019, any child in or eligible for grades K-2, 6-7 and 9-10; Beginning in SY 2020, any child in or eligible for grades K-3 and 6-11; andBeginning in SY 2021, any child in or eligible for grades K-12. (Sec. 1)Requires qualified students in grades 3-12 to annually take any nationally standardized non-referenced achievement exam, an AP exam or any exam related to college admission that assesses reading and mathematics, beginning in SY 2018. Direct exam results to be reported to the student's parent; and Exempts students identified with disabilities from exam requirements. (Sec. 2)Modifies the definition of qualified student.Removes a definition for legally blind; andStipulates the required full-time attendance at a government school be at least 100 days rather than the first 100 days of the prior Fiscal Year. (Sec. 1)Makes technical changes. (Sec. 1, 2)Current LawLaws 2011, Chapter 75, established the ESA program. An ESA qualified student is defined as an Arizona resident who is any of the following: Identified as having a disability;Attends or is eligible to attend kindergarten at a D or F school or school district;A previous scholarship recipient of the ESA program or the Arizona Scholarships for Pupils with Disabilities Program;A child whose parent or guardian is a member of the armed forces and on active duty or was killed in the line of duty (these students are exempt from any further requirements for qualification);A child who is a ward of the juvenile court;A child who is a sibling of a current or previous ESA recipient; A child who resides within the boundaries of an Indian reservation; orA child of a parent who is legally blind, deaf or hard of hearing. The qualifying student must also meet at least one of the following requirements:Attended a governmental primary or secondary school as a full-time student for at least 100 days of the prior fiscal year and who transferred under a contract to participate in an ESA;Previously participated in the ESA program;Received a scholarship from a School Tuition Organization and continues to attend a qualified school;Was eligible for an Arizona Scholarship for Pupils with Disabilities; orHas not previously attended a governmental primary or secondary school but is currently eligible to enroll in a kindergarten or preschool children with disabilities program. leftbottom? 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( HYPERLINK "" A.R.S. § 15-2401)center-52260500ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2395: schools; illegal substances; notificationPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Boyer, LD 20BILL STATUS: Caucus and COWED: DPA 10-1-0-0right1476375Legend:OAG – Office of the Auditor GeneralADE – Arizona Department of EducationAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:OAG – Office of the Auditor GeneralADE – Arizona Department of EducationAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)AbstractRelating to illegal substance notification.ProvisionsRequires school districts to adopt procedures to notify OAG ADE if a suspension or expulsion involves the possession, use or sale of an illegal substance and the type of substance involved in each case. (Sec. 1) (ED)Directs OAG ADE to compile the information and annually post it on their website. (Sec. 1) (ED)PROHIBITS THE INFORMATION FROM INCLUDING PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION AND REQUIRES IT TO SHOW THE NUMBER OF SUSPENSIONS AND EXPLUSION ASSOCIATED WITH EACH ILLEGAL SUBSTANCE. (Sec. 1) (ED)Makes technical changes. (Sec. 1)Current Lawcenter7982585? 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 NoteNot currently addressed in statute.center-43688000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2396: ASDB revisionsPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Boyer, LD 20BILL STATUS: Caucus and COWright1499870Legend:ASDB – Arizona School for the Deaf and BlindFCC – Fingerprint Clearance CardADOA – Arizona Department of AdministrationAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:ASDB – Arizona School for the Deaf and BlindFCC – Fingerprint Clearance CardADOA – Arizona Department of AdministrationAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)ED: DPA 11-0-0-0AbstractRelating to ASDB personnel.ProvisionsRemoves the requirement for the ASDB superintendent to file a report and reasons for discharge when discharging probationary employees. (Sec. 2)Lowers the preferred right of reappointment for employees dismissed for economy or efficiency from three years to one year. (Sec. 3)Removes the requirement for the superintendent to furnish a semimonthly payroll outlining specified information and for school officers living at the school to choose to receive food supplies for the officer's family. (Sec. 4)Requires the superintendent to have a valid FCC. (Sec. 5)Removes the requirement for certificated employees to submit a second set of fingerprints for a criminal record check. (Sec. 5)Deletes the eligibility requirements for the asdb superintendent and supervisory staff and instructs the board of directors to determine eligibility criteria in a public meeting. (Sec. 2) (ED)outlines desireable qualifications for the asdb superintendent and supervisory staff. (Sec. 2) (ED)Removes language regarding land grants for the dumb. (Sec. 1)Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 1, 2, 3, 5) (ED) left7847965? 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 NoteCurrent LawThe superintendent of ASDB is required to place new employees on probationary employment status and if the employee is unsuited or not qualified for employment the superintendent must file a written report of the discharge action along with the reasons for discharge with the board ( HYPERLINK "" A.R.S. § 15-1326). If a permanent employee is dismissed for reasons of economy or to improve school efficiency and administration they have a preferred right of reappointment in the order of original employment within the next three years ( HYPERLINK "" A.R.S. § 15-1327). Officers of the school who live at the school are authorized to receive food supplies for their family from regular supplies, limited to the officer's minor children and spouse. The superintendent must provide a semimonthly payroll for the school outlining each officer and employee, monthly stipends and time of service; the payroll is audited by the board and a statement of each amount is filed with ADOA ( HYPERLINK "" A.R.S. § 15-1329). Each certificated ASDB employee is required to have a valid FCC and submit a second set of fingerprints for the school to obtain a state and federal criminal records check ( HYPERLINK "" A.R.S. § 15-1330). left7867015? 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 Notecenter-49784000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2416: school district governing boards; qualificationsPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Coleman, LD 16BILL STATUS: Caucus and COWED: DP (10-1-0-0)32575501485900Legend:Amendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:Amendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)AbstractRelating to school district governing board qualifications. Provisions Modifies the prohibition on family members running for or serving on the same school district governing board to prohibit persons related by blood, marriage or law to the third degree. (Sec. 1)Allows current school district governing board members to continue to serve until the end of their terms. (Sec. 2)Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 1)Current LawImmediate family members who have the same household of residence center7982585? 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 Notewithin four years are prohibited from running for or serving on the same school district governing board. Immediate family is defined as individuals who are married to each other and children of those individuals. Household of residence is defined as the place of abode during applicable time periods or the residence address used by an individual for voter registration or property tax purposes ( HYPERLINK "" A.R.S. § 15-421).center-49784000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2465: empowerment scholarship accounts; revisions.PRIME SPONSOR: Representative Livingston, LD 22BILL STATUS: Caucus and COWED: DP 6-5-0-0right1524000Legend:ADE – Arizona Department of EducationESA – Empowerment Scholarship AccountGED – General Equivalency DiplomaSTO – School Tuition OrganizationAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:ADE – Arizona Department of EducationESA – Empowerment Scholarship AccountGED – General Equivalency DiplomaSTO – School Tuition OrganizationAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)AbstractRelating to ESA administration.ProvisionsESA EligibilityMakes the following changes to ESA eligibility:Determines children to be eligible to enroll in Kindergarten if the child is under seven years.Removes the eligibility requirement for children with disabilities who received monies from an STO or a scholarship for students with disabilities to have attended a public school as a full-time student for at least 90 days or a full semester.Removes a definition of legally blind.Stipulates that the failing school district eligibility qualification applies to students residing within the boundaries of a D or F school district.Requires students to have attended a public school for at least 100 days in the prior Fiscal Year rather than the first 100 days. (Sec. 1)Permits students who have qualified for an ESA to remain eligible to apply for renewal until the student graduates high school, obtains a GED or reaches 22 years of age, rather than until the student finishes high school. (Sec. 2)Applies retroactive to January 1, 2015. (Sec. 6)Permits ADE to request confirmation of a qualified student's progress towards graduation or completion of a GED. (Sec. 2)ESA Participation and AdministrationRequires ESA parents to sign an agreement to not accept an STO scholarship during the same time the student is actively enrolled in an ESA and permits ADE to ask a qualified school to provide confirmation the student is in compliance. (Sec. 2)Allows ESA monies to be used for contributions to a 529 College Savings Account and caps Coverdell and 529 contributions at $2,000 annually. (Sec. 2)Allows ESA monies to be spent on costs associated with third-party evaluations for students with disabilities to receive educational therapies. (Sec. 2)rightbottom? 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 NoteRemoves the Annual Education Plan process. (Sec. 1, 2)Directs ADE to allow ESA applicants to identify potentially applicable eligibility criteria when applying and prohibits ADE from restricting applicants to identifying a single eligibly criteria. (Sec. 2)Requires, rather than permits, the State Treasurer to contract with private financial management firms to manage ESAs and extends the requirement to ADE. (Sec. 3)Modifies parental appeal processes to allow for the appeal of any administrative decision made by ADE, including decisions regarding enrollment eligibility, and requires ADE to notify parents of their ability to appeal when notifying the parent of administrative decisions. (Sec. 3)Instructs ADE to deposit monies into the ESA immediately or, if necessary, retroactively prorate monies when parents agree to ESA terms and conditions and prohibits delaying the deposit of monies until a subsequent quarter. (Sec. 3)Reduces the time for ADE to enroll and issue award letters from 45 to 30 days after receipt of completed applications and required documentation. (Sec. 3)Requires ADE to notify ineligible applicants of statutory deficiencies in the application and the rationale for denial. (Sec. 3)Directs ADE to adopt procedures, rather than rules, for ESA administration and requires policies and procedures to be developed and implemented to the intent of the law and to give students the most education options available. (Sec. 3)Permits ADE to establish policies to establish expense reporting, eligible expenses and application procedures that do not restrict the type or amount of curricular choices. (Sec. 3)ESA Policy HandbookInstructs ADE to annually develop and publish a policy handbook by July 1. (Sec. 3)Requires the handbook to include information relating to adopted policies and restricts policy administration only to those outlined in the handbook. (Sec. 3)Prohibits ADE from publishing, revising or enforcing new policies and procedures before the completion of:A 60-day public comment period in which ADE must consider and reasonably incorporate comments in the handbook.The submission of the handbook and revisions to the Governor, President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives. (Sec. 3)Instructs ADE to post specified ESA information and data on their website that is updated monthly. (Sec. 3)ESA Administration ContractsRequires ADE to enter into at least one contract with one or more private contractors to assist in the administration of ESAs by December 15, 2017. (Sec. 4)Requires contracts to be for processing applications and making eligibility determinations and financial transactions, including money management, approval of eligible expenses and data reporting. (Sec. 4)Instructs contracts to be used to enhance administration and to ensure additional accountability and transparency. (Sec. 4)Directs ADE to prepare proposed conforming legislation, if necessary, to effectuate contracts for introduction in the Fifty-third Legislature, Second Regular Session. (Sec. 4)ESA Review CouncilEstablishes the ESA Review Council and outlines membership. (Sec. 5)Instructs members to serve at the pleasure of their appointor and directs the Council to select a chairperson from appointed members. (Sec. 5)Prohibits members from receiving compensation, except that members appointed by the Governor are eligible for reimbursement of expenses. (Sec. 5)Charges the Council with reviewing ESA administration, reviewing and approving administrative contracts and changes to the policy handbook and making recommendations to ADE and the Legislature. (Sec. 5)Directs ADE to provide technical assistance. (Sec. 5)Directs the Council to submit an annual report on its activities to the Governor, President of the Senate, Speaker of the House of Representatives and Secretary of State. (Sec. 5)Repeals the Council on January 1, 2021. (Sec. 5)MiscellaneousMakes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 1, 3)Current LawLaws 2011, Chapter 75, established the ESA program. An ESA qualified student is defined as an Arizona resident who is any of the following: Identified as having a disability;Attends or is eligible to attend kindergarten at a D or F school or school district;A previous scholarship recipient of the ESA program or the Arizona Scholarships for Pupils with Disabilities Program;A child whose parent or guardian is a member of the armed forces and on active duty or was killed in the line of duty (these students are exempt from any further requirements for qualification);A child who is a ward of the juvenile court;A child who is a sibling of a current or previous ESA recipient; A child who resides within the boundaries of an Indian reservation; orA child of a parent who is legally blind, deaf or hard of hearing. The qualifying student must also meet at least one of the following requirements:Attended a governmental primary or secondary school as a full-time student for at least 100 days of the prior fiscal year and who transferred under a contract to participate in an ESA;Previously participated in the ESA program;Received a scholarship from a STO and continues to attend a qualified school;Was eligible for an Arizona Scholarship for Pupils with Disabilities; orHas not previously attended a governmental primary or secondary school but is currently eligible to enroll in a kindergarten or preschool children with disabilities program. ( HYPERLINK "" A.R.S. § 15-2401)center-51308000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHCR2016: care enough; get in wayPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Espinoza, LD 19BILL STATUS: Caucus and COWFPRPP: DPA (9-0-0-0)right1466850Legend:Amendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:Amendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)AbstractRelating to the Care Enough to Get in the Way movement.ProvisionsDesignates January 2017 2018 as Care Enough to Get in the Way month.Proclaims that the Legislature supports Arizona schools, students, parents, educators, police departments and community organizations in their efforts to engage in a variety of awareness and prevention activities.Current Lawcenter7982585? 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 NoteNot currently addressed in statute.Additional InformationThe Care Enough to Get in the Way movement presents an opportunity to help bridge the gap between our local communities, government and law enforcement. Local school children are empowered to speak-up, stand up and save a life by reporting social media posts, comments or in person warning signs to proper authorities.On January 26, 2017 more than 700 students from 55 West Valley Schools attended the inaugural Get in the Way Youth4Youth Conference. ( HYPERLINK "" Youth4Youth)center-46545500ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2054: foreign nonprofit corporations; foreign LLCsPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Clark, LD 24BILL STATUS: Caucus and COWGOV: DP (8-0-0-0)33051751543050Legend:ACC – Arizona Corporation CommissionLLC – limited liability companyAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:ACC – Arizona Corporation CommissionLLC – limited liability companyAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)AbstractRelating to the prohibition of foreign nonprofit corporations making campaign expenditures. ProvisionsProhibits a foreign nonprofit corporation or foreign LLC from making expenditures for the purpose of influencing an election in Arizona until it is authorized or receives a certificate of registration to transact business in the State. (Sec. 1, 2, 3, 4)Defines conduct affairs, conduct business, conducting affairs and transacting business to include the expenditure of monies for the purpose of influencing the outcome of an election in Arizona. (Sec. 1, 2, 3)Makes technical changes. (Sec. 1, 2)Current Lawcenter7982585? 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 NoteA foreign nonprofit corporation is prohibited from conducting affairs or maintaining a proceeding in any court in Arizona until it is granted authority to transact business in the state (A.R.S. §§ 10-11501, 10-11502). The corporation may apply for authority to conduct affairs in Arizona by delivering an application and certificate of disclosure with the ACC. The application must include a brief statement of the character of the business that the corporation initially intends to conduct in Arizona ( HYPERLINK "" A.R.S. § 10-11503). A foreign LLC is required to obtain a certificate of registration by submitting an application and nonrefundable filing fee to the ACC. The application is required to include the purpose of the foreign LLC or the general character of the business it proposes to transact in Arizona ( HYPERLINK "" A.R.S. § 29-802). center-52260500ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2326: fire districts; creation; merger; consolidationPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Coleman, LD 16BILL STATUS: Caucus and COWGOV: DPA (7-0-0-1)right1499235Legend:BOS – county board of supervisorsAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:BOS – county board of supervisorsAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)AbstractRelating to requirements for the creation, change of boundaries, merger or consolidation of a district.ProvisionsCreation of a Fire, Community Park Maintenance, Sanitary or Hospital DistrictStates that the parcel map of the county assessor and the assessed valuation of properties in a proposed district are sufficient for the requirements of a district impact statement required for the creation of a new district. (Sec. 1)Stipulates that if a district is created, the cost of required bonds for the creation of a district incurred by the county and all costs incurred by the person proposing the creation of a new district must be charged against the district. (Sec. 1) Permits the organizing board of directors of a new district to consist of five individuals. (Sec. 1)Boundary Change of a Fire, Community Park Maintenance or Sanitary DistrictStates that the parcel map of the county assessor and the assessed valuation of properties in a proposed district are sufficient for the requirements of a boundary change impact statement required to change the boundaries of a district. (Sec. 2)Requires written notice of a boundary change impact statement, the purpose of the statement and information regarding the hearing on the proposed change to mailed to: Each household in the proposed district that contains a registered voter; andThe BOS in each county in which the proposed new property in the district is located. (Sec. 2) (GOV)REQUIRES THE NOTICE OF A BOUNDARY CHANGE IMPACT STATEMENT HEARING TO STATE THE PURPOSE OF THE HEARING AND DESCRIBE WHERE A COPY OF THE BOUNDARY CHANGE IMPACT STATEMENT CAN BE OBTAINED. (Sec. 2) (GOV)Requires the chairman of the BOS of the county that contains the majority of assessed valuation of the present and proposed district property to order a review of a proposed district boundary change. (Sec. 2)States that the assessed valuation of properties as shown in the county assessor's records at the time a boundary change impact statement is submitted is sufficient for determining the number of signatures required for petitions for a change of district boundary. (Sec. 2) 8934458049260? 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 NotePermits property to be approved for annexation by a district if it surrounds an unincorporated territory that is in a noncontiguous county island fire district. (Sec. 2)Fire District Merger or ConsolidationStipulates that if a proposed fire district merger or consolidation is located in more than one county, the resolutions for merger or consolidation must be submitted to the BOS of the county in which a majority of the assessed valuation is located as of the date of the adoption of the earliest resolution. (Sec. 3, 4)Requires the estimate of assessed value of a merged fire district that is required to be included in a notice to the property owners of the district to include the value as of the date of the adoption of the earliest resolution for merger. (Sec. 3)REQUIRES THE NOTICE OF A HEARING ON MERGER OR CONSOLIDATION RESOLUTIONS TO STATE THE PURPOSE OF THE HEARING AND DESCRIBE WHERE INFORMATION ON THE PROPOSED MERGER OR CONSOLIDATION CAN BE OBTAINED. (Sec. 3, 4) (GOV)Requires the following statutory requirements to be performed by each fire district that adopts a resolution for merging or consolidating fire districts:Send written notice of a resolution for merger and subsequent hearing on the merger or consolidation to each owner of taxable property within the boundaries of the district; andObtain written consent to the merger or consolidation from any single taxpayer residing in the district who owns 30% or more of the net assessed valuation of the district. (Sec. 3, 4)Stipulates that if written consent from taxpayers owning over 30% of the net assessed valuation of a district is not obtained, the merger may only be accomplished by an election held by the affected fire district that was unable to obtain the written consent. (Sec. 3)Permits affected fire districts that were able to obtain required written consent within their districts to pursue merger by unanimous consent. (Sec. 3)States that if any affected fire districts fail to obtain unanimous consent to pursue a merger, the remaining districts may proceed with the merger unless the governing body of one of those districts withdraws from the merger. (Sec. 3)STIPULATES THAT IF ONE DISTRICT WITHDRAWS FROM A MERGER, THE REMAINING DISTRICTS MUST REVISE AND POST THE INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THE NOTICE OF A MERGER RESOLUTION. (Sec. 3) (GOV)Requires each fire district that adopts a resolution for fire district merger to publish notice of the resolution for merger and subsequent public hearing twice in a newspaper within the district. (Sec. 3)Requires the appointment of members of the merged fire district's governing body to be performed by the governing body of each affected district and by majority vote of each separate governing body. (Sec. 3)Requires any challenge to a fire district merger to be filed within 30 days after the adoption of the resolution by the governing body of the merged district. (Sec. 3)Stipulates that if any challenge to a fire district merger is filed, the merger is stayed until the expiration of any time for appeal after the issuance of final order denying the challenge. (Sec. 3)Removes the requirement that each participating fire district in an election to consolidate reimburse counties for the expenses of the election, and instead states that they are each liable to reimburse the counties. (Sec. 3) Requires the governing body each affected fire district in a proposed consolidation to post notice of the resolution for consolidation and subsequent public hearing in at least three public places in the district. (Sec. 4)Stipulates that the publishing of notice in a newspaper by one affected district is sufficient for all affected districts IF PUBLICATION BY MORE THAN ONE DISTRICT WOULD BE DUPLICATIVE. (Sec. 4) (GOV)Permits each required fire district in a consolidation to choose to consolidate by either election or unanimous resolution, rather than requiring all districts to choose the same method. (Sec. 4)Stipulates that if fewer than all of the affected districts in a consolidation choose to hold an election, the proposed consolidation is not effective until approved at the election. (Sec. 4)Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 1, 2, 3, 4)Current LawCreation of a Fire, Community Park Maintenance, Sanitary or Hospital District In order to create a district or change the boundaries of a district, a person desiring the creation or boundary change must prepare and submit an impact statement with the BOS. The BOS is required to hold a public hearing on the impact statement and each owner of taxable property within the district is required to receive notice. If the BOS determines that the public health, comfort, convenience, necessity or welfare will be promoted by the creation or boundary change of the district, it must approve the impact statement and authorize the circulation petitions. The petitions are required to be signed by more than half of the taxable property units and persons collectively owning more than half of the assessed valuation in the area of the proposed district. If within one year the BOS receives the required number of signatures, the BOS must hold a hearing and order the creation or boundary change of the district (A.R.S. §§ 48-261 and 48-262). Merger or Consolidation of a Fire DistrictIf two or more fire districts wish to merge or consolidate, the governing body of each district must hold a public hearing to allow for comment on the potential merger. Notice must be provided to all property owners within the districts and consent must be given from any single taxpayer owning more than 30% of the assessed valuation of the district. After the public hearing, the governing body of each district may adopt a resolution stating that the merger or consolidation would promote the public health, comfort, convenience, necessity or welfare of the district. The BOS is required to call for an election to decide whether to merge or consolidate fire districts when a resolution for merger from each district is submitted. If a resolution for merger or consolidation is unanimously adopted by the governing bodies and consent has been given by all owners of 30% or more of the assessed valuation of each district, the governing bodies of each district may choose to merge by unanimous resolution without an election (A.R.S. §§ 48-820 & 48-822). center-46926500ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2373: tobacco settlement; Indian tribes; informationPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Carter, LD 15BILL STATUS: Caucus and COWGOV: DP (7-1-0-0)32766001447800Legend:ADOR – Arizona Department of RevenueAG – Attorney GeneralAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:ADOR – Arizona Department of RevenueAG – Attorney GeneralAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)AbstractRelating to information sharing with Indian tribes and local agencies.ProvisionsAllows ADOR and the AG to share confidential information with Indian tribes or local agencies for the enforcement of statute or agreements relating to:Any public health control law relating to tobacco sales;Any law relating to reduced cigarette ignition propensity standards; andThe Master Settlement Agreement, agreed to by the U.S. tobacco product manufacturers and Arizona. (Sec. 1)Current LawA.R.S. § 42-2001 defines confidential information as information pertaining to individual taxpayers or aggregate information for specifically identified taxpayers that includes but is not limited to: returns and reports filed with ADOR for income tax, withholding tax, transaction privilege tax, luxury tax, use tax, property tax and severance tax, applications for transaction privilege licenses, luxury tax licenses, use tax licenses and withholding licenses and information discovered concerning taxes and receipts by ADOR, whether or not by compulsory process.center7982585? 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 NoteA.R.S. § 44-7101 states the Master Settlement Agreement requires U.S. tobacco product manufacturers to pay substantial sums to the state, fund a national foundation devoted to the interests of public health and make substantial changes in their advertising and marketing practices and corporate culture, with the intention of reducing underage smoking.center-38735000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB2090: hospitals; flu vaccinesPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Carter, LD 15BILL STATUS: Caucus and COWHealth: DPA/SE 9-0-0-0right1495425Legend:ADHS- Department of Health ServicesCMS – Centers for Medicare and MedicaidHHS – Health and Human ServicesJCAHO – Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare OrganizationsAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:ADHS- Department of Health ServicesCMS – Centers for Medicare and MedicaidHHS – Health and Human ServicesJCAHO – Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare OrganizationsAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)Strike-Everything Amendment AbstractRelating to the offer of influenza vaccines in hospitals. ProvisionsRequires ADHS to monitor CMS' inpatient quality reporting and value based purchasing programs for changes regarding offers of the influenza vaccination to patients who are at least 65 years old. (Sec. 1)States that if CMS no longer offers influenza vaccinations to patients who are at least 65 years old, ADHS is required to notify the chairs of the HHS and Health committees or their successor committees who may consider the necessity of a change in rule or statute to require hospitals to assess and offer influenza vaccinations to patients who are at least 65 years old. (Sec. 1)Makes technical changes. (Sec. 1)Current Lawcenter7982585? 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 NoteA.R.S. § 36-406 states that ADHS must require nursing care institutions and assisted living facilities to make vaccinations for influenza and pneumonia available to residents on-site on a yearly basis. Nursing care institutions and assisted living facilities are required to keep documentation of residents who refuse to be immunized. CMS regulations state that January 1, 2007, the JCAHO issued a standard requiring critical access hospitals, hospitals and longer-term care facilities to offer influenza vaccines to staff and licensed independent practitioners and to report coverage levels among health care providers.center-46545500ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2134: schools; children's camps; sunscreen usePRIME SPONSOR: Representative Carter, LD 15BILL STATUS: Caucus and COWHealth: DP 9-0-0-032861251485900Legend:FDA – Food and Drug AdministrationAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:FDA – Food and Drug AdministrationAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)AbstractRelating to children and sunscreen. ProvisionsSchoolsAllows a student attending a public school to possess and use an FDA approved topical sunscreen without a note or prescription. (Sec. 1)Permits a school district or charter school governing board to adopt policies allowing an employee or volunteer to assist a student in applying sunscreen if the student's parents provide written consent. (Sec. 1)Provides immunity from civil liability to school districts, charter schools, employees and volunteers of school districts and charter schools in the absence of gross negligence, wilful misconduct or intentional wrongdoing for all actions taken in good faith. (Sec. 1)Children's campsAllows a child attending a children's camp to possess and use an FDA approved topical sunscreen without a note or prescription. (Sec. 2)Permits a children's camp to allow volunteers or employees to assist a child in applying sunscreen if the child's parents provide written consent. (Sec. 2)Provides immunity from civil liability to children's camps and employees and volunteers of a children's camp in the absence of gross negligence, wilful misconduct or intentional wrongdoing for all actions taken in good faith. (Sec. 2)Current Lawcenter7982585? 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 NoteNot currently addressed in statute.center-46545500ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB2161: workers' compensation; occupational diseases; cancerPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Boyer, LD 20BILL STATUS: Caucus and COWHealth: DPA/SE 9-0-0-0right1476375Legend:NFPA – National Fire Protection AssociationAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:NFPA – National Fire Protection AssociationAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)Strike-Everything Amendment AbstractRelating to cancer presumption and workers' compensation for firefighters and peace officers. ProvisionsAdds the following cancers to the list of occupational diseases that would qualify a firefighter or peace officer for workers' compensation:Buccal cavity and pharynx; Esophagus;Large intestine;Lung;Kidney;Prostate;Skin;Stomach;Testicular; andNon-Hodgkin's lymphoma, multiple myeloma and malignant melanoma (Sec. 1)States that in order for a presumption to be granted, a fire fighter must have received a physical examination that is reasonably aligned with NFPA standards. (Sec. 1)Provides an opportunity for rebuttal to eligibility for workers' compensation should there be evidence that there was no known work-related carcinogen exposure or that the firefighter or peace officer's exposure to tobacco products outside of duty contributed substantially to the development of the cancer. (Sec. 1)Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 1)Current Lawcenterbottom? 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 NoteA.R.S. § 23-901 defines occupational disease as a disease due to causes and conditions characteristic of and peculiar to a particular trade, occupation, process or employment and not the ordinary disease to which the general public is exposed. A.R.S. § 23-901.01 lists brain, bladder, rectal or colon cancer, lymphoma, leukemia, aden carcinoma or mesothelioma of the respiratory tract as occupational diseases and grants a presumption that an ailment has arisen from employment as a firefighter or peace officer if the firefighter or peace officer passed a physical examination before employment, was assigned to hazardous duty for at least five years and was exposed to a known carcinogen.Additional InfoThe Senate Commerce and Workforce Development and House of Representative's Insurance Committee of Reference met on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 and approved the proposal. center-50165000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2196: residential care institutions; employmentPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Carter, LD 15BILL STATUS: Caucus and COWHealth: DPA 9-0-0-0right1524000Legend:ADHS – Arizona Department of Health ServicesAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:ADHS – Arizona Department of Health ServicesAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)AbstractRelating to residential care institutions and recidivism reduction services.ProvisionsAllows an authorized ADULT residential care institution to employ: Recidivism reduction staff to deliver services; andPersons who have successfully completed treatment for recidivism reduction. (Sec. 2) (Health)States that any employee who has completed recidivism reduction treatment and delivers services must have a background and screening evaluation. (Sec. 2)Permits an individual to provide recidivism reduction services to an individual who has been:Convicted or charged with a crime;Referred by a probation officer, prosecutor or court; orApproved for placement by an authorized medical professional. (Sec. 2)Requires ADHS to adopt rules regarding recidivism reduction treatment. (Sec. 2)Stipulates that until ADHS adopts required rules a recidivism reduction staff member may continue providing services if an ADULT residential care institution:Is in compliance with statute; andConducts a background and screening evaluation. (Sec. 3)Defines recidivism reduction services and recidivism reduction staff. (Sec. 1) (Health)Current Lawcenter7982585? 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 NoteStatute defines a residential care institution as a facility that provides the following to individuals who do not need continuous nursing services: Residential beds or units;Supervisory or personal care services;Behavioral health services;Directed care services; or Health-related services. ( HYPERLINK "" A.R.S. § 36-401)Employees or owners of a residential care institution are required to obtain a valid fingerprint clearance card if they have not already obtained one as a condition of a regulatory medical board. Volunteers working at a residential care institution are exempt from fingerprinting requirements if they are under the direct supervision of a previously screened owner or employee ( HYPERLINK "" A.R.S. § 36-411).center-49784000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2307: controlled substances prescription monitoring programPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Carter, LD 15BILL STATUS: Caucus and COWHealth: DPA 9-0-0-0right1476375Legend:AHCCCS – Arizona Health Care Cost Containment SystemBoard – Arizona State Board of PharmacyDirector – Director of the BoardCSPMP – Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring ProgramAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:AHCCCS – Arizona Health Care Cost Containment SystemBoard – Arizona State Board of PharmacyDirector – Director of the BoardCSPMP – Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring ProgramAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)AbstractRelating to the Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring Program.ProvisionsAllows the Director to annually transfer up to $500,000, rather than $395,795 from the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy Fund to the CSPMP Fund. (Sec. 1)Requires the CSPMP to be operated, monitored, maintained and staffed by the Board. (Sec. 3)Modifies statute relating to notification of initial and renewal licensure and access to the CSPMP which requires: A medical regulatory board to notify a practitioner who receives an initial or renewal license, who intends to apply for a DEA registration or has an active DEA registration, of their responsibility to register with the Board and be granted access to the CSPMP central database tracking system; andThe Board to provide access to the central database tracking system to a licensed medical practitioner who possesses an Arizona registration. (Sec. 2, 4)ALLOWS THE BOARD TO RELEASE PROGRAM DATA TO AHCCCS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PERFORMING A DRUG UTILIZATION REVIEW FOR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES. (Health)CLARIFIES THAT AN INDIVIDUAL WHO ACCESSES THE CENTRAL DATABASE TRACKING SYSTEM, MUST DO SO USING THEIR ASSIGNED IDENTIFIER AND MAY NOT USE THE ASSIGNED IDENTIFIER OF ANOTHER PERSON. (Health)Specifies that a CSPMP registration is only valid in conjunction with a DEA number. (Sec. 4)Eliminates the renewal process relating to the CSPMP. (Sec. 4)Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 1, 2, 3, 4) right7759065? 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 NoteCurrent LawA.R.S. § 36-2602 directs the Board to adopt rules in order to establish the CSPMP. The CSPMP is required to include a computerized central database tracking system in order to monitor the prescribing, dispensing and consumption of controlled substances that are dispensed by a pharmacy or medical practitioner. The CSPMP is also required to assist law enforcement, provide information to avoid drug abuse and be designed to minimize inconvenience to all concerned parties while facilitating the collection and storage of data.A.R.S. § 32-3219 (A) requires a medical regulatory board to notify the Board on a monthly basis of any initial licenses for a practitioner intending to apply for a DEA registration or licensure renewals for the purpose or registering a person and providing access to the CSPMP central database tracking system. Regulatory boards are required to provide necessary information to the Board for the purpose of registering and providing access to the database.A.R.S. § 36-2606 requires each medical practitioner who is licensed under Title 32 and who possesses a DEA license to register with the CSPMP and be granted access the CSPMP central database tracking system. The Board, on receipt of licensure and license renewal, is required to register an individual with an Arizona registration pursuant to federal law and provide the individual with access to the central database tracking system. Additionally, the Board is required to notify an individual of their registration and access to the database as well as how to use the system. Statute outlines the process for obtaining a CSPMP registration renewal. A CSPMP registration is to be renewed on a biennial basis and is not transferable or assignable. center-44450000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB2410: workers' compensation; firefighters; heartrelated casesPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Shope, LD 8BILL STATUS: Caucus and COWHealth: DP 9-0-0-0right1518285Legend:Amendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:Amendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)AbstractRelating to cardiac presumption and workers' compensation for firefighters. ProvisionsAdds heart-related, perivascular or pulmonary injuries, illnesses or death as occupational diseases that would conditionally qualify a firefighter for workers' compensation. (Sec. 2)Provides an opportunity for rebuttal of eligibility for workers' compensation should there be evidence that there was no known work-related carcinogen exposure or that the firefighter's exposure to tobacco products outside of duty contributed substantially to the development of the illness. (Sec. 2)Adds heart-related, perivascular or pulmonary cases to the definition of personal injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment. (Sec. 1)Defines firefighter for the purposes of the section. (Sec. 2) Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 1)Current Lawcenter7982585? 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 NoteA.R.S. § 23-901 defines occupational disease as a disease due to causes and conditions characteristic of and peculiar to a particular trade, occupation, process or employment and not the ordinary disease to which the general public is exposed. A.R.S. § 23-901.01 lists brain, bladder, rectal or colon cancer, lymphoma, leukemia, aden carcinoma or mesothelioma of the respiratory tract as occupational diseases and grants a presumption that an ailment has arisen from employment as a firefighter or peace officer if the firefighter or peace officer passed a physical examination before employment, was assigned to hazardous duty for at least five years and was exposed to a known carcinogen. Additional InfoThe Senate Commerce and Workforce Development and House of Representative's Insurance Committee of Reference met on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 and approved the proposal. center-39878000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHJR 2002: lower Colorado basin; forbearance authority.PRIME SPONSOR: Representative Barton, LD 6BILL STATUS: Caucus and COWLARA: DP (7-0-0-1)right1483360Legend:ADWR – Arizona Department of Water ResourcesICS – intentionally created surplusmaf – million acre feetSecretary – Secretary of the Interior Commission – International Boundary and Water CommissionAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:ADWR – Arizona Department of Water ResourcesICS – intentionally created surplusmaf – million acre feetSecretary – Secretary of the Interior Commission – International Boundary and Water CommissionAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)AbstractRelating to forbearance of Colorado River water.ProvisionsAllows Arizona to forbear its rights to use certain quantities of ICS from the Colorado River if:the Commissioners execute a minute in which Mexico agrees to reduce its deliveries of Colorado River water in the same years that Arizona's Colorado River water deliveries are reduced due to shortage; and Colorado River entitlement holders are allowed to form partnerships with Mexico to supplement the lower Colorado River mainstream to create ICS. Authorizes the ADWR Director to enter into: an agreement in substantially the same form as the 2017 Lower Colorado River Basin Forbearance Agreement for Binational ICS to forbear Arizona’s right to certain quantities of ICS that would otherwise be available for use in Arizona; andadditional agreements with Lower Colorado River contractors to forbear additional ICS if Arizona water users will not be adversely affected.Revokes the authority granted to the ADWR Director on December 31, 2017. Requires the ADWR Director to promptly notify and provide a written report as outlined on any agreement entered into. Declares this action is in response to unique and extraordinary circumstances.Current LawIn order for Arizona to enter into an agreement among Colorado River contractors in California, Arizona and Nevada to forbear, or decline to exercise, the right to claim ICS water created by another state, the ADWR Director must obtain approval by the Legislature by concurrent resolution ( HYPERLINK "" A.R.S. § 45-106).center7982585? 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 NoteThe Commission is currently considering adopting a minute entry that would allow Colorado River entitlement holders in California, Arizona and Nevada to form partnerships with Mexico to supplement the lower Colorado River mainstream to create ICS. There are four categories of ICS that, through specific projects, encourage the efficient use and management of Colorado River water and increase the water supply in Colorado River system reservoirs. The Colorado River Compact of 1922 apportioned the waters of the Colorado River among the seven basin states: Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Arizona, California and Nevada. Annually, Arizona receives 2.8 maf of Colorado River water for consumptive use in normal years, plus 46% of any surplus water made available by the Secretary. center-51689000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2285: counties; purchases; local dealersPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Barton, LD 6BILL STATUS: Caucus and COWLIA: DP (7-0-0-0)31991301480820Legend:BOS – county board of supervisorsAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:BOS – county board of supervisorsAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)AbstractRelating to the award of county contracts to local dealers. ProvisionsPermits a county, subject to BOS approval, to award contracts in excess of $50,000 to a local dealer in preference to any competing bidder if the bid of the local dealer is not more than 5% higher. (Sec. 1)Defines local dealer. (Sec. 1)Makes technical changes. (Sec. 1)Current Lawcenter7982585? 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 NoteAll purchases of supplies, materials, equipment and contractual services in excess of $10,000 are required to be based upon sealed, competitive bids. Upon BOS approval, the county purchasing agent must make awards to the bidder whose bid conforms to the invitation and is the most advantageous to the county concerning price, conformity to specifications and other factors ( HYPERLINK "" A.R.S. § 11-254.01). center-52260500ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2004: veteran-owned businesses; procurement preferencePRIME SPONSOR: Representative Cardenas, LD 19BILL STATUS: Caucus and COWMVRA: DP (9-0-0-0)right1485900Legend:ADOA – Arizona Department of AdministrationADVS – Arizona Department of Veteran ServicesAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:ADOA – Arizona Department of AdministrationADVS – Arizona Department of Veteran ServicesAmendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)AbstractRelating to veteran-owned businesses and state contracts. ProvisionsRequires the Director of ADOA to establish a veteran-owned participation goal of awarding state contracts to veteran-owned businesses. (Sec. 1)Specifies that the participation goal must be at least 1.5% for the year beginning on January 1, 2018 and increases to 3% or more for every year thereafter. (Sec. 1) Stipulates that the goal applies to the overall dollar amount spent each year. (Sec. 1)Mandates the Director of ADVS to do the following:Establish a registry of veteran-owned businesses to verify the veteran status and eligibility of businesses seeking to be awarded a contract; and Use any resources to determine business eligibility. (Sec. 1)Requires the Director of ADOA to establish procedures for meeting the participation goal using the ADVS registry. (Sec. 1)Permits the Director of ADOA to allow a procurement officer to reserve certain procurements for registered veteran-owned businesses. (Sec. 1) Requires a veteran-owned business to use at least 50% of the proceeds of the contract to pay for the salaries of employees of that business. (Sec. 1) Defines veteran and veteran-owned business. (Sec. 1)Contains an effective date of January 1, 2018. (Sec. 2)Current Lawcenter7982585? 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 NoteNot currently addressed in statute. center-51689000ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESHB 2415: in-state tuition; veteransPRIME SPONSOR: Representative Lawrence, LD 23BILL STATUS: Caucus and COWMVRA: DP (9-0-0-0)right1495425Legend:G.I. – Government Issued Amendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)00Legend:G.I. – Government Issued Amendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)AbstractRelating to in-state tuition for veterans.ProvisionsAuthorizes that a person is entitled to immediate classification as an in-state student if they demonstrate evidence of intent to be an Arizona resident along with the following requirements:The person is a veteran using educational assistance under the post 9/11 G.I. benefits program and enrolls in an Arizona university or community college within three years after the discharge of active duty service of 90 days or more;The person is enrolled in an Arizona university or community college using the Marine Gunnery Sargent John David Fry scholarship; The person, while using transferred post 9/11 G.I. benefits during a time in which the transferor is a member of the uniformed services serving on active duty, is enrolled in an Arizona university or community college; A person using educational assistance under the All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance Program or Post 9/11 G.I. bill who enrolls in an Arizona university or community college three years after the veteran's discharge from active duty service of 90 days or more or remains continuously enrolled beyond the 3-year period following the discharge of the veteran; or The person is a covered individual described in federal statute. (Sec. 1)Contains an emergency clause. (Sec. 2)Makes technical changes. (Sec. 1)Current Lawcenter7982585? 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 NoteCurrently, a person must be granted immediate classification as an in-state student if they meet the following requirements:They use educational assistance under the post 9/11 G.I. benefits program while being enrolled in an Arizona university or a community college within three years after the veteran's discharge from active duty service of 90 days or more; They use educational assistance within three years after the service member's death in the line of duty; or The person remains continuously enrolled beyond the three-year period following the discharge of the veteran or the service member's death. ( HYPERLINK "" A.R.S. § 15-1802) According to federal law, the Secretary must disapprove a course of education provided by a public institution of higher learning to people who are pursing the course with educational assistance, if the institution charges tuition and fees for that course for covered individuals living in the state which the institution is located. The assistance must be at a rate that is higher than the rate the institution charges for tuition and fees for that course, regardless of that person's state of residence. A covered individual is any individual who:Was discharged or released from a period of no less than 90 days of service in the active military, naval, or air service; Has less than three years before the date of enrollment in the concerned course; or An individual who is entitled to assistance by virtue of the individual’s relationship to a veteran. (38 § U.S.C. 3679(c)) ................
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