Bills Supported
SB1102: Transportation Excise Tax; Maricopa County
Sen. Frank Carroll (R)
Summary: If approved by the voters at a countywide election, beginning January 1, 2026, a county with a population of 3 million or more persons (Maricopa County) is required to levy a tax of up to ten percent of the transaction privilege tax rate as of January 1, 1990. The tax levied will be in effect for 20 years. Specifies the distribution of net revenues from the tax levy, with 40.5 percent of revenues distributed to the Regional Area Road Fund for freeways and other routes in the state highway system, 22.5 percent of revenues distributed to the Regional Area Road Fund for major arterial streets, and 37 percent to the Public Transportation Fund for capital costs, maintenance, and operation of public transportation mode classifications and capital costs and utility relocation costs associated with the light rail system. Caps the amount of excise tax monies distributed to the Public Transportation Fund that may be used for light rail capital rehabilitation at 3.5 percent. Excise tax revenues are prohibited from being used for any light rail, commuter rail, streetcar, or trolley extension, any project that results in a reduction in existing lane miles on a highway or street, with some exceptions. Prohibits public monies from being used to extend light rail service to the area within 50 linear yards of the state capital complex. Beginning January 1, 2026, a regional public transportation authority is established in a county with a population of 3 million or more persons that approves a county transportation excise tax. Beginning in FY2026-27, the regional public transportation authority is required to conduct a farebox recovery audit of operating costs and revenues for all public transportation during the previous fiscal year. Audit requirements are specified. Requires the annual farebox recovery ratio to achieve specified percentages, or the excess costs will be allocated between the affected jurisdictions according to the proportion of service in that jurisdiction that falls below the required percentage. Modifies county transportation policy committee membership. The speed limit for all types of motor vehicles is at least 65 miles per hour on the interstate system highways located in a county that has a population of 3 million or more persons, with some exceptions. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
Comment: Support
HB2002 - Power plants; transmission lines; definition
Sponsor
Rep. Gail Griffin (R)
Summary
For the purpose of the requiring approval from the Power Plant and Transmission Line Siting Committee, “transmission line” does not include a substation or switchyard to which the line connects.
Comments
Added 1/09 to AEW
1/17 AEW recommends supporting
1/19 PA approves support
Last Action
2024-02-19 H – Hearing Scheduled – 02/20/2024 – Committee of the Whole, Floor 02/20/2024 – Committee of the Whole, Floor
HB2003 - Replacement lines; structures; commission hearings
Sponsor
Rep. Gail Griffin (R)
Summary
Utilities are authorized to replace a cable or wire on a transmission line and to replace an existing structure without receiving a new certificate of environmental compatibility and without holding a hearing with the Power Plant and Transmission Line Siting Committee if the replacement is within a sit that has previously received a certificate.
Comments
Added 1/09 to AEW
1/17 AEW recommends supporting
1/19 PA approves support
Last Action
2024-02-19 H – Hearing Scheduled – 02/20/2024 – Committee of the Whole, Floor 02/20/2024 – Committee of the Whole, Floor
HB2004 - Utilities; electronic filings; corporation commission
Sponsor
Rep. Gail Griffin (R)
Summary
Utilities are authorized to submit an application for a certificate of environmental compatibility to the Arizona Corporation Commission in an electronic format.
Comments
Added 1/09 to AEW
1/17 AEW recommends supporting
1/19 PA approves support
Last Action
2024-02-01 S – Transmit to Senate
HB2011 - Lottery; water infrastructure finance authority
Sponsor
Rep. Gail Griffin (R)
Summary
Of the monies remaining in the State Lottery Fund each fiscal year after all existing statutory appropriations and deposits, $50 million is appropriated to the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona.
Comments
Added 1/09 to AEW
1/17 AEW recommends supporting
1/19 PA approves support
Last Action
2024-01-30 H – DP – House Natural Resources, Energy & Water – House Natural Resources, Energy & Water
HB2037 - Department of transportation; continuation
Sponsor
Rep. David L. Cook (R)
Summary
The statutory life of the Arizona Department of Transportation is extended 8 years to July 1, 2032. Retroactive to July 1, 2024.
Comments
1/9 added to TI
1/23 TI recommends support
2/2 PA approved support
Last Action
2024-02-07 H – DP – House Transportation & Infrastructure – House Transportation & Infrastructure
HB2040 - Event online ticket sales
Sponsor
Rep. David L. Cook (R)
Summary
Bans bots from purchasing more tickets than allowed per person, imitating more than one person to purchase more tickets than allowed per person, circumventing the terms of an online ticket sale, or circumventing security to enter an event. Bots are defined as automated software performing repetitive tasks to imitate a person and events are defined as concerts, theatrical performances, sporting events, or similar ticketed events.
Comments
1/9 added to LRR
1/16 LRR recommends supporting
1/19 PA approves support
Last Action
2024-02-14 H – DPA – House Committee of the Whole – House Committee of the Whole
HB2051 - Joint training; surveyors; providers
Sponsor
Rep. Selina Bliss (R)
Summary
The Arizona Department of Health Services is required to operate joint training sessions for supervisors, compliance officers, and investigators, as well as the skilled nursing providers and assisted living providers whom the officers regulate. These sessions will provide updates on the survey process and changes to how compliance is determined. The sessions may be conducted in person or remotely. ADHS can use gifts, grants or donations to pay for the sessions.
Comments
1/9 added to IH
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/10/2024 at 10:05 AM
1/22 IH recommends support
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/22/2024 at 1:49 PM
2/2 PA approved support
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/2/2024 at 2:14 PM
Last Action
2024-02-01 S – Transmit to Senate
HB2056 - Appropriation; on-farm efficiency fund
Sponsor
Rep. Timothy M. Dunn (R)
Summary
Appropriates $30,000,000 from the general fund in FY2024-25 to the on-farm irrigation efficiency fund.
Comments
1/17 added to AEW
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/17/2024 at 10:08 AM
1/17 AEW recommends supporting
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/17/2024 at 10:08 AM
1/19 PA approves support
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/19/2024 at 3:02 PM
Last Action
2024-01-16 H – DP – House Natural Resources, Energy & Water – House Natural Resources, Energy & Water
HB2172 - Charter schools; state board; continuation
Sponsor
Rep. Beverly Pingerelli (R)
Summary
The statutory life of the State Board for Charter Schools is extended 10 years to July 1, 2034, retroactive to July 1, 2024.
Comments
1/9 added to EW
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/10/2024 at 10:17 AM
1/22 EW recommends support
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/22/2024 at 1:38 PM
2/2 PA approved support
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/2/2024 at 2:21 PM
Last Action
2024-01-29 S – Transmit to Senate
HB2194 - Ticket resales; restrictions
Sponsor
Rep. David L. Cook (R)
Summary
Prohibits a reseller, ticket exchange or representative of a ticket exchange from reselling more than one copy of the same ticket for an event, employing another person to wait in line to purchase tickets for resale if the event sponsor prohibits it or the venue has posted a prohibition of the practice, or reselling a ticket without informing a purchaser of the location in the venue. Requires a reseller to have possession or constructive possession of the ticket being sold, or the reseller has a written contract with the rights holder to obtain the ticket. Prohibits reselling a ticket before the ticket has been made publicly available, including via presale, fan club presale or other promotional presale event unless the rights holder previously authorizes the resale.
Comments
1/10 added to LRR
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/10/2024 at 1:36 PM
1/16 LRR recommends supporting
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/16/2024 at 11:50 AM
1/19 PA approves support
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/19/2024 at 3:07 PM
Last Action
2024-02-06 H – House Minority Caucus – Y
HB2196 - Commercial property assessed financing
Sponsor
Rep. Laurin Hendrix (R)
Summary
Authorizes a city or town to provide for or allow the construction, installation or modification of critical path capital expenditure improvements on qualifying properties via a C-Pace program (defined). Stipulates that this amendment does not authorize a city or town to enter into a financing agreement (defined) for direct financing of a qualifying improvement. Requires the adoption of a resolution or ordinance to establish a commercial property assessed clean energy program and delineates contents of the resolution or ordinance. Authorizes program authorities to enter into special assessment agreements with property owners to secure special assessment financing provided the property owner submits a project application to the program administrate and the application adheres to all program guidebook guidance. Establishes necessary consent, certifications, authorizations, fees, documentation requirements, collection procedures and delinquency and lien processes for a local programming authority to enter into a special assessment agreement. (More)
Comments
1/10 added to BT
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/10/2024 at 1:39 PM
2/5 BT recommends supporting
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/5/2024 at 11:57 AM
2/16 PA approved support
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/16/2024 at 2:15 PM
Last Action
2024-02-01 H – Removed from Hearing Agenda – 02/07/2024, 2:00 PM – House RA, HHR 5 02/07/2024 2:00 PM – House RA, HHR 5
HB2197 - Minimum wage; minor league baseball
Sponsor
Rep. Leo Biasiucci (R)
Summary
Requires assigned payment days for minor league baseball players under contract and a collective bargaining agreement. Excludes minor league baseball players under a collective bargaining agreement that provides for the wages and working conditions of contracted employees. Due to voter protection, this legislation requires the affirmative vote of at least 3/4 of the members of each house of the Legislature for passage. and contains an emergency clause.
Comments
1/10 added to LRR
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/10/2024 at 1:39 PM
1/16 LRR recommends supporting
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/16/2024 at 11:51 AM
1/19 PA approves support
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/19/2024 at 3:08 PM
Last Action
2024-02-20 H – Hearing Scheduled – 02/20/2024 – Minority Caucus, Floor 02/20/2024 – Minority Caucus, Floor
HB2200 - Groundwater transportation; Harquahala non-expansion area
Sponsor
Rep. Timothy M. Dunn (R)
Summary
Determines that the state, a political subdivision of the state and a public service corporation that is regulated by the corporation commission and holds a certificate of convenience and necessity for water service in an initial active management area, are eligible to transport groundwater away from the Harquahala Irrigation Non-Expansion Area. Permits eligible parties to withdrawal groundwater from the land for transportation to an initial active management area for its own use or use by the Arizona water banking authority if the groundwater transported is used by customers of an entity eligible to transport groundwater within five years after groundwater transportation and it is not otherwise sold or used by any other entity than the eligible entity, and, if the entity is a public service company, all costs associated with attaining and delivering the groundwater are collected from the customers of the public service company’s water distribution system where the transported groundwater is used. Exempts the Arizona Department of Water Resources from rulemaking requirements outlined in the Administrative Procedure chapters of state law.
Comments
1/10 added to AEW
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/10/2024 at 2:12 PM
2/5 AEW recommends supporting
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/7/2024 at 10:17 AM
2/16 PA approved support
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/16/2024 at 2:13 PM
Last Action
2024-02-20 H – Hearing Scheduled – 02/20/2024 – Minority Caucus, Floor 02/20/2024 – Minority Caucus, Floor
HB2201 - Harquahala non-expansion area; groundwater transportation
Sponsor
Rep. Timothy M. Dunn (R)
Summary
Permits the transportation of groundwater withdrawn in Harquahala Irrigation Non-Expansion Area to an Initial Active Management Area if the groundwater is used by customers of an eligible entity within five years after the transport and is not sold or conveyed for use by other than the eligible entity and by a public service corporation if the cost of the withdrawal and transport are covered by the customers of the corporation where the groundwater is used. Enables the State, subdivision of the State and public service corporation regulated by a corporation commission that possesses a Certificate of Conveyance and Necessity for water service in the Initial Active Management Area. Directs the Department of Water Resources (DWP) to adopt rules to govern withdrawal and transportation and reporting procedures for groundwater withdrawn. Enables Initial Active Management Area entities, the Arizona Water Baking Authority, or any location in La Paz County to withdrawal and transport water from the Harquahala Irrigation Non-Expansion Are. Exempts the DWP from rule making requirements for one year after the effective date.
Comments
1/10 added to AEW
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/10/2024 at 2:12 PM
2/5 AEW recommends supporting
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/7/2024 at 10:17 AM
2/16 PA approved support
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/16/2024 at 2:13 PM
Last Action
2024-02-20 H – Hearing Scheduled – 02/20/2024 – Minority Caucus, Floor 02/20/2024 – Minority Caucus, Floor
HB2204 - Workers' compensation rates; deviation
Sponsor
Rep. David Livingston (R)
Summary
Adds a definition for “association” (defined.) Allows a member insurer of a rating organization to file with the Director of the Arizona Department of Insurance a premium credit not in excess of 5% from the rating organization’s standard rate based on a policyholder’s membership in an association.
Comments
1/10 added to EW
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/10/2024 at 2:13 PM
1/22 EW recommends support
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/22/2024 at 1:39 PM
2/2 PA approved support
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/2/2024 at 2:21 PM
Last Action
2024-02-19 H – DPA – House Committee of the Whole – House Committee of the Whole
HB2205 - Fraud unit; investigations; annual report
Sponsor
Rep. David Livingston (R)
Summary
Requires the fraud unit in the department of insurance and financial institutions to prepare and submit a report by March 1 of each year to the Governor and legislature and issue a copy to the Secretary of State covering the last 12 months that details the number of referrals of potential fraud received by the fraud unit, civil and criminal cases filed against suspected perpetrators of fraud, summary of criminal prosecutions related to fraud, and the total amount recovered for victims of fraud.
Comments
1/10 added to IH
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/10/2024 at 2:13 PM
1/22 IH recommends support
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/22/2024 at 1:51 PM
2/2 PA approved support
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/2/2024 at 2:15 PM
Last Action
2024-02-19 H – Hearing Scheduled – 02/20/2024 – Third Reading, Floor 02/20/2024 – Third Reading, Floor
HB2290 - Certificates of operation; interfacility transfers
Sponsor
Rep. Alexander Kolodin (R)
Summary
Requires that any “eligible entity” (defined) wishing to operate an ambulance service in the state to provide “interfacility transport” (defined) apply to the Department of Health Services (DHS) on a form developed by DHS. Allows an eligible entity to operate an ambulance service directly or through a third party service registered in the state. Requires that all charges billed for services provided adhere to rates or charges approved by DHS and that all “Certificate of Operation” (defined) holders comply with certificate of registration requirements per Arizona state law. Requires the department to issue a Certificate of Operation if the department finds the applicant has the expertise, integrity, fiscal confidence, and resources to provide interfacility transport services, the applicant has paid the appropriate fees, and the applicant files a security bond, within 45 days after receiving an application from an eligible entity. Stipulates that the initial Certificate of Operation issued to an eligible entity is valid for one year and that 90 days before the expiration of a Certificate of Operation, DHS shall renew the Certificate of Operation for a term of three years if the holder meets all requirements. Prohibits DHS from issuing a Certificate of Operation unless the applying entity has filed with the department a certificate of insurance or other evidence of financial responsibility equivalent to that which is required for a “Certificate of Necessity” (defined) and requires the liability insurance to bind the insurer to pay compensation for injuries to persons and for loss or damage to property resulting from the negligent operation of the transport service. Directs DHS to revoke a Certificate of Operation of any entity that fails to comply with the insurance requirements, and requires an entity that changes its name to inform DHS at least 30 days before the official name change and requires DHS to issue an amended Certificate of Operation that incorporates the name change but retains the existing expiration date.
Comments
1/10 added to IH
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/10/2024 at 2:19 PM
1/22 IH recommends support
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/22/2024 at 1:51 PM
2/2 PA approved support
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/2/2024 at 2:15 PM
Last Action
2024-02-14 H – FAILED – House Regulatory Affairs – House Regulatory Affairs
HB2297 - Adaptive reuse; commercial buildings; zoning
Sponsor
Rep. Leo Biasiucci (R)
Summary
Requires municipalities to allows “Adaptive Reuse Development” (defined) of any commercial building into residential or mixed use without an application for rezoning if the development converts at least at least 50% of the existing gross floor area into residential or mixed use. Requires the residential density cap in the adaptive reuse development to be the maximum allowed under the rezoning ordinance. Requires the adaptive reuse development to have access to public sewer and water or adequate water for the entire development. Permits existing building setback requirements and prohibits additional encroachments unless already permitted or the municipalities grant the encroachment. Permits the height of the structure to remain even if it violates existing height restrictions and includes rooftop construction in this exemption. Requires the municipalities to allow “high density” (defined) development if the project is an expansion of the existing footprint to accommodate upgrades to the building, fire codes and utilities, includes at least 20% low and moderate income housing and has access to public sewer and water or private water for the entire development. Exempts the project from land use regulations that establish a minimum number of parking spaces that is greater than the lesser of the number required for the existing commercial use development and in land zoned for residential use that is subject to the adaptive reuse project. Exempts land designated as a district of historical significance, in the immediate vicinity of a municipal, Federal Aviation Administration commercially licensed, general aviation or military airport or ancillary military facility.
Comments
1/31 added to LRR
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/5/2024 at 10:35 AM
2/5 LRR recommends supporting
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/5/2024 at 4:50 PM
2/16 PA approved support and will continue to monitor if need to change position
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/16/2024 at 2:19 PM
Last Action
2024-02-19 H – Hearing Scheduled – 02/20/2024 – Committee of the Whole, Floor 02/20/2024 – Committee of the Whole, Floor
HB2371 - Adult education; workforce development program
Sponsor
Rep. David Marshall, Sr. (R)
Summary
Establishes that the mission of the Community College Adult Education Workforce Development Program will be to provide adult learners with integrated education and training pursuant to the US federal government’s Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, or its successor and encompasses academic instruction aligned with adult education and literacy activities, including instruction that leads to the issuance of a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma and is a Community College Certificate. Enables a program school to receive funds for each adult learner if the adult learner enrolls in a Community College Adult Education Program, participates in integrated education and training as defined by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, or its successor, or pursues academic skills development related to adult education and literacy activities as defined in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, or its successor. Requires any program receiving funds to use those monies to enhance or expand existing adult education programs and services.
Comments
1/11 added to EW
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/11/2024 at 1:52 PM
1/22 EW recommends support
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/22/2024 at 1:40 PM
2/2 PA approved support
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/2/2024 at 2:22 PM
Last Action
2024-01-22 H – House 2nd Read
HB2379 - Internal revenue code; conformity.
Sponsor
Rep. Neal Carter (R)
Summary
For the purpose of Title 42 (Taxation), the definition of “Internal Revenue Code” is updated to mean the U.S. Internal Revenue Code in effect as of January 1, 2024. For the purpose of Title 43 (Taxation of Income), the definition of “Internal Revenue Code” for tax year 2024 means the U.S. Internal Revenue Code in effect on January 1, 2024.
Comments
1/11 added to BT
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/11/2024 at 1:53 PM
1/16 BT recommends supporting
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/16/2024 at 1:03 PM
1/19 PA approves support
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/19/2024 at 3:05 PM
Last Action
2024-02-06 S – Transmit to Senate
HB2380 - TPT; municipalities; audits; guidelines
Sponsor
Rep. Neal Carter (R)
Summary
Permits the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADR) to deny a request by a city or town to audit a taxpayer if that taxpayer is engaged in business in more than one city or town. Stipulates that any intergovernmental contract or agreement to provide a uniform method of administration, collection, audit and licensing of transaction privilege and affiliated excise taxes must include the criteria under which the ADR can deny an audit. Prohibits a city or town from auditing a taxpayer that is engaged in business in more than one city or town if the ADR denies an audit request either has made. Requires the ADR to establish and publish uniform audit guidelines.
Comments
1/11 added to BT
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/11/2024 at 1:53 PM
1/16 BT recommends supporting
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/16/2024 at 1:03 PM
1/19 PA approves support
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/19/2024 at 3:05 PM
Last Action
2024-02-19 S – Referred to Committee – Rules – Senate Rules – Senate Rules
HB2417 - Arizona commerce authority; continuation
Sponsor
Rep. David Livingston (R)
Summary
The statutory life of the Arizona Commerce Authority is extended four years to January 1, 2028. Retroactive to July 1, 2024.
Comments
1/11 added to LRR
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/11/2024 at 1:55 PM
1/16 LRR recommends supporting
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/16/2024 at 11:56 AM
1/19 PA approves support
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/19/2024 at 3:08 PM
Last Action
2024-02-07 H – DP – House Appropriations – House Appropriations
HB2430 - Business services sustainability fund; monies
Sponsor
Rep. Timothy M. Dunn (R)
Summary
Establishes the Business Services Sustainability fund and directs the Secretary of State to deposit in the fund $5 of the fee for the registration or renewal of a trademark and $5 of the fee for the registration or renewal of a trade name.
Comments
1/11 added to BT
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/11/2024 at 1:55 PM
1/16 BT recommends supporting
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/16/2024 at 1:04 PM
1/19 PA approves support
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/19/2024 at 3:05 PM
Last Action
2024-01-31 H – DP – House Government – House Government
HB2435 - Repetitive offenders; organized retail theft
Sponsor
Rep. Ben Toma (R)
Summary
Requires that a person convicted of a third or subsequent violation related to retail theft be sentenced as a Category Two Repetitive Offender.
Comments
1/11 added to LRR
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/11/2024 at 1:55 PM
1/16 LRR recommends supporting
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/16/2024 at 11:57 AM
1/19 PA approves support
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/19/2024 at 3:08 PM
Last Action
2024-02-19 H – Hearing Scheduled – 02/20/2024 – Committee of the Whole, Floor 02/20/2024 – Committee of the Whole, Floor
HB2438 - ADOT; administration; licensing; planning
Sponsor
Rep. David L. Cook (R)
Summary
Prohibits action against a person’s driving privileges or registration if a judicial officer reports a conviction or finding of responsibility more than five years after the action. Stipulates that a driver’s license is valid for up to five years if issued to someone 60 or older. Requires the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADT) check the Federal Motor Vehicle Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse for all commercial applicants. If the Clearinghouse indicates a prohibition from having a commercial license, the applicant’s application for a commercial license or learner’s permit shall be denied and their status as a commercial driver or applicant downgraded; the downgrade is effective within 60 days after the department received notification of the driver’s prohibited status.If the Clearinghouse indicates an error was made and the applicant has no restrictions or prohibitions, their application should be immediately restored and their downgraded status removed and if the initial status has no prohibitions or restrictions, the application should be granted. A person wanting to dispute the revocation of a license or registration may do so by written request. ADT is required to publish a schedule of public hearings on highway projects and allow public input. ADT is no longer required to send notice by certified mail ordering the licensee’s appearance in the office to show cause why the license should not be revoked. At the time of applications and before registration each year, the registering officer no longer must provide the amount of the vehicle license tax the taxpayer would pay if the taxpayer’s motor vehicle was powered by alternative fuel.
Comments
1/12 added to TI
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/12/2024 at 2:26 PM
1/23 TI recommends support
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/23/2024 at 10:14 AM
2/2 PA approved support
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/2/2024 at 2:18 PM
Last Action
2024-02-05 S – Transmit to Senate
HB2450 - Remote pharmacies; pharmacy technicians; training
Sponsor
Rep. Steve Montenegro (R)
Summary
Adds a Pharmacy Technician Trainee to the list of those that require 1,000 hours of experience in order to prepare, compound or dispense prescription medications.
Comments
1/12 added to IH
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/12/2024 at 2:29 PM
1/22 IH recommends support
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/22/2024 at 1:53 PM
2/2 PA approved support
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/2/2024 at 2:16 PM
Last Action
2024-01-23 H – Removed from Hearing Agenda – 01/29/2024, 2:00 PM – House HHS, HHR 4 01/29/2024 2:00 PM – House HHS, HHR 4
HB2485 - Criminal damage; trespassing; critical facilities
Sponsor
Rep. Selina Bliss (R)
Summary
Includes interfering with, or otherwise preventing the performance of a normal function of any utility infrastructure or property or the intended course of path of any utility service as a qualification for intentional or reckless aggravated criminal damage. Includes adding the cost of the loss of the utility service in determining the amount of damage to property as a result of aggravated criminal damage.
Comments
1/12 added to TI
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/12/2024 at 2:47 PM
1/23 TI recommends support
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/23/2024 at 10:15 AM
2/2 PA approved support
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/2/2024 at 2:18 PM
Last Action
2024-02-14 H – FAILED – House Judiciary – House Judiciary
HB2518 - Municipalities; housing needs assessment; zoning
Sponsor
Rep. Matt Gress (R)
Summary
Removes the requirement that notices pertaining to public hearings on zoning ordinances be published in at least one newspaper of general circulation in the local vicinity. Requires that before January 1, 2025, a municipality adopt an amendment to the Municipality’s zoning ordinance that requires a determination on a zoning application’s administrative completeness within 30 days after receipt of the application. Requires that if an application is not administratively complete that the municipality follow state law until the application is deemed complete, and determine that any resubmitted application is complete or incomplete within 15 days after receiving the resubmitted application. Requires the municipality determine whether an application is approved or denied within 180 days upon a determination of administrative completeness. Outlines methods of extending the approval deadline and stipulates that this process does not apply to land designated as a district of historical significance. Requires a municipality to publish a needs assessment starting January 1, 2025 and every five years thereafter and defines the data that must be included in the assessment and that a municipality submit to the Arizona Department of Housing a summary of proposed residential housing units submitted and the total number of new housing units that have been approved, and outlines additional data that must be submitted in the report. Requires a municipality that has conducted a housing needs assessment as of January 1, 2021 update existing reports to reflect information required in this bill, excepting projections required by this bill. Stipulates that the reporting requirements do not apply to tribal land or a municipality with less than 30,000 people.
Comments
1/31 added to LRR
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/5/2024 at 10:36 AM
2/5 LRR recommends supporting
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/5/2024 at 4:51 PM
2/16 PA approved support
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/16/2024 at 2:20 PM
Last Action
2024-02-19 H – Hearing Scheduled – 02/20/2024 – Committee of the Whole, Floor 02/20/2024 – Committee of the Whole, Floor
HB2545 - Annual vehicle emissions testing; exemption
Sponsor
Rep. Rachel Jones (R)
Summary
Exempts any vehicle manufactured in or after the 2018 model year from annual emissions program requirements.
Comments
1/12 added to AEW and TI
1/23 TI recommends support
HB2594 - TPT; prime contracting; exemption; alterations
Sponsor
Rep. Michael Carbone (R)
Summary
Changes “alteration” to mean a structural change that causes a physical change to a building but does not increase the square footage of the structure under the roof and excludes a secondary structure on the same property if the contract is not more than 15% of the most recent full cash valuation by assessors. Alters “modification” to include other activities or actions or actions that increase the square footage of the principal structure in question. Modifies “residential” to mean a property not properly classified as Class 2 property that is used for residential purposes, class 3 or 4 property as defined by law. The effective date is January 1, 2025, and applies to contracts, bids and other bidding obligations entered, submitted or issued from that date on.
Comments
1/12 added to BT
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/12/2024 at 2:51 PM
1/16 BT recommends supporting
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/16/2024 at 1:05 PM
1/19 PA approves support
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/19/2024 at 3:06 PM
Last Action
2024-02-08 H – Removed from Hearing Agenda – 02/14/2024, 9:00 AM – House WM, HHR 1 02/14/2024 9:00 AM – House WM, HHR 1
HB2609 - Auto theft authority; fee overpayment
Sponsor
Rep. David Livingston (R)
Summary
An automobile insurer that has overpaid its semiannual Automobile Theft Authority fee is entitled to a refund of the overpaid amount, or may have the overpaid amount applied as a credit against future automobile theft authority fees. Requires the insurer to submit a request for a refund or credit to the automobile theft authority and include documentation or information substantiating the overpaid amount.
Comments
1/22 added to IH
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/22/2024 at 1:57 PM
1/22 IH recommends support
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/22/2024 at 1:57 PM
2/2 PA approved support
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/2/2024 at 2:16 PM
Last Action
2024-02-19 H – DPA – House Committee of the Whole – House Committee of the Whole
HB2630 - Sealing case records; subsequent felony
Sponsor
Rep. Ben Toma (R)
Summary
Changes the applicability of the law allowing a record to be sealed from specific crimes, such as a misdemeanor violation, to “any eligible” convictions. Allows a person with sealed case records who commits a subsequent felony to petition the court to seal their arrest, conviction and sentence related to the subsequent offense after the legally prescribed period of time for the felony has expired and an additional five years have passed. Removes the prohibition on requesting sealed records until after the assigned period has passed. Adds a Class 2 or 3 felony, and an arrest under the organized retail theft provisions, to the list of instances where a person cannot attest to never having been arrested or convicted. Removes the specific crimes of theft, theft of means of transportation, forgery, identity theft or other cases of fraud to the list of crimes that prohibit one from claiming no arrest or convictions and references the applicable crimes that apply under the criminal code and under the telecommunication fraud provisions of state law. Adds that a person convicted of a dangerous offense per the state criminal code is not eligible to have a record of the conviction sealed. Requires the Board of Fingerprinting to consider sealed records as a mitigating circumstance to determine a good cause exception under state law.
Comments
1/19 PA approves support
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/19/2024 at 3:09 PM
1/18 added to PA
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/19/2024 at 3:18 PM
Last Action
2024-02-13 S – Transmit to Senate
HB2638 - Litigation; financing; consumer protection; enforcement
Sponsor
Rep. Travis Grantham (R)
Summary
Prohibits a “litigation financer” from directing or making decisions regarding the course of any “action” (defined) that is subject to a “litigation financing agreement” (defined), or any settlement or disposition, including decisions concerning appointing or replacing counsel, whether to utilize expert witnesses, and litigation strategy. Prohibits a litigation financer from receiving, directly or indirectly, a larger share of the proceeds of an action than the named parties to the action that is subject to a litigation financing agreement. Requires the court to consider the existence of litigation financing and any conflicts of interest in a class action litigation when determining if a class representative or counsel would adequately and fairly represent the interest of the class, and when approving or appointing counsel to “leadership positions” (defined). Prohibits a litigation financer to pay or offer to pay a commission, referral fee or other consideration to any person, including legal counsel, a law firm or “licensed health care provider” (defined) for referring a litigant to the financer, assign, including securitizing, a litigation financing agreement in whole or part, and be assigned rights to an action that is subject to a litigation financing agreement to which the financer is a party. Requires the party to the action or the counsel of record to provide various parties to the case a copy of the litigation, any connections between the financer and the parties to the action or the courts and the US Department of State and Office of the Attorney General of any ties between the parties of the action and the litigation financer to foreign entities as well as any points of national security interests that are disclosed as a process of the action. Requires the litigation financer to indemnify various parties involved in the action. Stipulates that any financing agreement that violates this law is void and that the action applies to any civil action, administrative proceeding, claim, or cause of action that is pending or commenced upon the effective date of this law. The effective date is January 1, 2025. (More)
Comments
1/18 added to PA
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/18/2024 at 11:17 AM
1/19 PA approves support
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/19/2024 at 3:10 PM
Last Action
2024-02-20 H – Hearing Scheduled – 02/20/2024 – Minority Caucus, Floor 02/20/2024 – Minority Caucus, Floor
HB2647 - Physical availability credits; water supply.
Sponsor
Rep. Austin Smith (R)
Summary
Permits a person with a grandfathered right to legally irrigate land in an Active Management Area to permanently retire the land from irrigation in anticipation of a future non-irrigation status and retain a physical availability credit. Permits a physical availability credit to be used to withdraw or receive for land subject to irrigation the amount of water calculated for a non-irrigation use if the land has been actively farmed in the lase seven calendar years, the new non-irrigation use remains connected to the original irrigation acres defined in the grandfathered right, and the water is delivered by a “municipal provider” (defined) within in Active Management Area as part of a contract to maintain water delivery levels under the grandfathered agreement. Defines the calculation that must be used to determine the amount of groundwater that may be withdrawn or received. Requires the physical availability credit to be used in the original irrigation acreage and if the amount needed is less than the credit, the credit may be used elsewhere as defined by law. Defines the process of determining whether to issue a Certificate of Assured Water Supply to designate or redesignate a municipal provider as having an assured water supply, and the criteria the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) may use to make such a determination. Delineates the parts of the ARS that govern administrative proceedings, re-hearings, reviews and judicial reviews of final decisions per the ADWR. Removes the date deadline for the rules providing for a reduction in water demand for an application fore a designation of assured water supply or a certificate for the same. Requires the ADWR to find that for an assured water supply designation, the amount of groundwater calculated is physically present and that the projected use of groundwater determined to be available is consistent with any applicable management goals set forth in the ADWR rules or state law.
Comments
1/22 added to AEW
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/22/2024 at 8:13 AM
2/5 AEW recommends supporting
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/7/2024 at 10:19 AM
2/16 discussed in PA, did not move forward with recommendation, will continue to monitor
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/16/2024 at 2:27 PM
Last Action
2024-02-20 H – Hearing Scheduled – 02/20/2024 – Minority Caucus, Floor 02/20/2024 – Minority Caucus, Floor
HB2713 - Transportation network companies; liability
Sponsor
Rep. David Livingston (R)
Summary
Provides that, in an action for personal injury, property damage or wrongful death based solely on the use of a vehicle used for transportation network services while the driver is logged on to the digital network or software application (Network), there is no liablitity for the transportation network company (Company) for owning, operating, or maintaining the Network if there is no negligence or criminal wrongdoing by the Company, the Company fulfilled its obligations to the driver, and the Company is not the owner or custodian of the vehicle.
Comments
2/2 added to TI
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/2/2024 at 9:37 AM
2/13 TI recommends supporting
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/13/2024 at 9:27 AM
2/16 PA approved support
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/16/2024 at 2:30 PM
Last Action
2024-02-20 H – Hearing Scheduled – 02/20/2024 – Minority Caucus, Floor 02/20/2024 – Minority Caucus, Floor
HB2729 - Insurance coverage requirements; transportation companies.
Sponsor
Rep. Travis Grantham (R)
Summary
Lowers the required minimum coverage for primary commercial uninsured motorist insurance from $250,000 per incident to $25,000 per person and $50,000 per incident.
Comments
2/2 added to TI
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/2/2024 at 9:39 AM
2/13 TI recommends supporting
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/13/2024 at 9:27 AM
2/16 PA approved support
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/16/2024 at 2:30 PM
Last Action
2024-02-19 H – Hearing Scheduled – 02/20/2024 – Committee of the Whole, Floor 02/20/2024 – Committee of the Whole, Floor
HB2737 - Healthy forest incentives; procedures; extension
Sponsor
Rep. David Marshall, Sr. (R)
Summary
Revises requirements to qualify for state tax incentives to economic enterprises that promote forest health in Arizona. Removes reporting requirements. Alters the definitions of “forest health,” “harvesting,” and “qualifying forest products.” Defines “qualifying equipment” to mean equipment used directly for harvesting or processing qualifying forest products removed from a qualifying project, including a long list of equipment but excluding self-propelled vehicles required to be licensed by the state. Extends all deadlines to 2034 (from 2024). Retroactive to December 31, 2023.
Comments
2/2 added to AEW
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/2/2024 at 9:40 AM
2/5 AEW recommends supporting
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/7/2024 at 10:19 AM
2/16 PA approved support
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/16/2024 at 2:14 PM
Last Action
2024-02-06 H – Hearing Scheduled – 02/06/2024 – Second Reading, Floor 02/06/2024 – Second Reading, Floor
HCR2013 - School districts; expenditure limit; authorization
Sponsor
Rep. Matt Gress (R)
Summary
The Legislature authorizes the expenditure of local revenues by school districts in excess of the expenditure limitation prescribed in the state Constitution in FY2024-25. This authorization is effective only on the approval of this resolution by at least 2/3 of the members of each house of the Legislature by roll call vote.
Comments
1/10 added to EW and BT
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/10/2024 at 2:20 PM
1/16 BT recommends supporting
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/16/2024 at 1:06 PM
1/19 PA approves support
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/19/2024 at 3:06 PM
Last Action
2024-02-08 H – Referred to Committee – Appropriations – House Appropriations – House Appropriations
HCR2047 - State land trust; permanent funds.
Sponsor
Rep. Matt Gress (R)
Summary
The 2024 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the Arizona Constitution to constitutionally continue the Permanent State School Fund (Fund) annual distribution rate of 6.9% through FY2035 and revert all other permanent fund annual distribution rates to 2.5% beginning in FY2026, effective only if voters approve the statutory measure that establishes a statewide program to increase the base salary of all eligible teachers above the FY2025 base salary. Increases, for FY2026-35, the Fund’s annual distribution rate to 6.9% (from 2.5%) of the average monthly market valuation of the Fund for the previous five calendar years. Requires, for FY2026-35, any increase in expendable earnings that would otherwise go to the Classroom Site Fund that results from a distribution of more than 2.5% of the average monthly market valuation of the Fund for the immediately preceding five calendar years to be appropriated for the statewide program to increase the base salary of all eligible teachers. Reverts, beginning in FY 2036, the Fund’s annual distribution to 2.5% of the average monthly market valuation of the Fund for the previous five calendar years. Applies the requirement for the Office of Strategic Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC) to jointly notify outlined individuals that a reduction to the distribution is necessary to preserve the safety of the capital in a permanent fund if the value of the permanent fund for the immediately preceding five calendar years has decreased compared to the value of a permanent fund for the five-calendar-year period immediately preceding those five years; and the authorization for the Legislature, with approval of the Governor, to enact legislation that reduces the distribution for the next fiscal year to between 2.5% and 6.9% of the value of the Fund upon receipt of OSPB’s and JLBC’s notification, to the Fund’s annual distributions in FY2026-35. Specifies that, beginning in FY 2026, the annual distribution of each permanent fund other than the Fund reverts to 2.5% of the average monthly market valuation of the permanent fund. Becomes effective if approved by the voters and on proclamation of the Governor.
Comments
2/2 added to EW and BT
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/2/2024 at 9:47 AM
2/5 BT recommends supporting
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/5/2024 at 11:59 AM
2/12 EW recommends supporting
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/13/2024 at 8:35 AM
2/16 PA approved support
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/16/2024 at 2:16 PM
Last Action
2024-02-19 H – DPA – House Appropriations – House Appropriations
HCR2048 - Schools; teacher salary increases; reporting.
Sponsor
Rep. Austin Smith (R)
Summary
The 2024 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the Arizona Constitution to approve an increased distribution rate from the state land trust permanent funds. Requires, if the amendment is approved, revised salary schedules to increase the base salary of all eligible teachers that is the amount estimated by the Arizona State Treasurer that will be deposited in the Teacher Pay Fund (Teacher Fund) for the budget year, and the same amount for each “eligible teacher” (defined) without regard to experience levels. Prohibits a school from reducing the base salaries of an eligible teacher below the salary reported by the Arizona Department of Education (ADOE) FY2024-25 with certain exceptions. Establishes the Teacher Fund consisting of legislative appropriations and distributions from the permanent State School Fund. Provides that monies in the Teacher Fund are continuously appropriated and are exempt from lapsing. Requires ADOE to administer the fund and establish procedures. Establishes guidelines for allocation of monies. Prohibits Teacher Fund monies from causing any reduction in other funding sources for the school. Exempts Teacher Fund monies from revenue control limits. Requires ADOE to allocate monies appropriated by the legislature to the Teacher Fund according to the terms of the appropriation for salary increases not required by this statute. Requires the Arizona State Treasurer, by March 30 of each year, to provide the Joint Legislative Budget Committee with an estimate of the amount that will be deposited in the Teacher Fund for the budget year. Requires the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, by March 30 of each year, to determine a per teacher amount from the Teacher Fund for the budget year based on listed considerations. Requires each school that receives monies to submit a yearly report by November 15 to the Superintendent of Public Instruction. Requires ADOE in conjunction with the Arizona Auditor General (AAG) to prescribe the format of the report. Requires ADOE, on report from AAG, to determine whether schools are in compliance. If ADOE determines that a school is not in compliance or has not corrected a deficiency within 90 days, the school is ineligible to receive monies from the Teacher Fund until the AAG reports that the school is in compliance. Requires a charter school budget to include the number of eligible teachers employed by the school for the current year and their salary schedule.
Comments
2/2 added to EW and BT
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/2/2024 at 9:47 AM
2/5 BT recommends supporting
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/5/2024 at 11:59 AM
2/12 EW recommends supporting
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/13/2024 at 8:36 AM
2/16 PA approved support
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/16/2024 at 2:17 PM
Last Action
2024-02-19 H – DPA – House Appropriations – House Appropriations
SB1039 - Private postsecondary education; board; continuation
Sponsor
Sen. Ken Bennett (R)
Summary
The statutory life of the State Board for Private Postsecondary Education is extended 10 years to July 1, 2034. Retroactive to July 1, 2024.
Comments
1/9 added to EW
1/22 EW recommends support
2/2 PA approved support
Last Action
2024-02-20 H – Hearing Scheduled – 02/20/2024 – Second Reading, Floor 02/20/2024 – Second Reading, Floor
SB1054 - State construction project delivery methods
Sponsor
Sen. Frank Carroll (R)
Summary
Modifies existing language concerning commence dates for rules governing transportation-related construction projects to December 31, 2030.
Comments
1/10 added to TI
1/23 TI recommends support
2/2 PA approved support
Last Action
2024-02-19 S – Hearing Scheduled – 02/20/2024 – Caucus, Floor 02/20/2024 – Caucus, Floor
SB1057 - Internal revenue code; conformity
Sponsor
Sen. J.D. Mesnard (R)
Summary
For the purpose of Title 42 (Taxation) for the purposes of computing income tax for taxable years staring January 1, 2024, the “Internal Revenue Code” means the US Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, including 2023 provisions with specific adoption of retroactive effective dates, but including no changes after January 1, 2024 and provisions that are retroactively effective during 2023.
Comments
1/10 added to BT
1/16 BT recommends supporting
1/19 PA approves support
Last Action
2024-01-30 S – Senate Minority Caucus – Y
SB1080 - Irrigation water conservation districts; administration
Sponsor
Sen. Sine Kerr (R)
Summary
Requires the secretary of an irrigation district to function as the clerk for purposes of service of process and that the Board of Directors hold regular public meetings in a location announced on the meeting notice if the meeting is not held in the District Office. Permits bylaws, rules, regulations, or resolutions to be posted on a District website in compliance with public notice laws. Permits the Board to borrow money through a loan pursuant to state law and to establish a revolving line of credit with a bank or other financial institution with a cap of not more than 25% of the immediately preceding fiscal year’s actual expenditures to be used for operating or capital purposes. Permits any money owed through loans or a line of credit to be repaid with any lawfully available or budgeted monies at the discretion of the Board.
Comments
1/12 added to AEW
1/17 AEW recommends supporting
1/19 PA approves support
Last Action
2024-02-19 S – Senate Consent Calendar – Object: No
SB1093 - Minimum wage; minor league baseball.
Sponsor
Sen. Sonny Borrelli (R)
Summary
Requires assigned payment days for minor league baseball players under contract and a collective bargaining agreement. Excludes minor league baseball players under a collective bargaining agreement that provides for the wages and working conditions of contracted employees. Due to voter protection, this legislation requires the affirmative vote of at least 3/4 of the members of each house of the Legislature for passage. and contains an emergency clause.
Comments
1/18 added to PA
1/19 PA approves support
Last Action
2024-02-19 S – Hearing Scheduled – 02/20/2024 – Caucus, Floor 02/20/2024 – Caucus, Floor
SB1113 - Adult education; program schools; revisions
Sponsor
Sen. Ken Bennett (R)
Summary
Exempts a Continuing High School and Workforce Training Program (Program) school from meeting public school requirements relating to the English language proficiency assessment, residency records, school records, the annual achievement profile letter grade assignment and the withdrawal form for adult learners. Requires a Program school to administer an English language proficiency assessment that is accepted by an Arizona university or community college; confirm each adult learner’s withdrawal from another school and require adult learners to provide age and residency documentation.
Comments
1/18 added to EW
1/22 EW recommends support
2/2 PA approved support
Last Action
2024-02-20 H – Hearing Scheduled – 02/20/2024 – Second Reading, Floor 02/20/2024 – Second Reading, Floor
SB1172 - Physical availability credits; water supply
Sponsor
Sen. Thomas “T.J.” Shope (R)
Summary
Permits a person with a grandfathered right to legally irrigate land in an Active Management Area to permanently retire the land from irrigation in anticipation of a future non-irrigation status and retain a physical availability credit. Permits a physical availability credit to be used to withdraw or receive for land subject to irrigation the amount of water calculated for a non-irrigation use if the land has been actively farmed in the lase seven calendar years, the new non-irrigation use remains connected to the original irrigation acres defined in the grandfathered right, and the water is delivered by a “municipal provider” (defined) within in Active Management Area as part of a contract to maintain water delivery levels under the grandfathered agreement. Defines the calculation that must be used to determine the amount of groundwater that may be withdrawn or received. Requires the physical availability credit to be used in the original irrigation acreage and if the amount needed is less than the credit, the credit may be used elsewhere as defined by law. Defines the process of determining whether to issue a Certificate of Assured Water Supply to designate or redesignate a municipal provider as having an assured water supply, and the criteria the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) may use to make such a determination. Delineates the parts of the ARS that govern administrative proceedings, re-hearings, reviews and judicial reviews of final decisions per the ADWR. Removes the date deadline for the rules providing for a reduction in water demand for an application fore a designation of assured water supply or a certificate for the same. Requires the ADWR to find that for an assured water supply designation, the amount of groundwater calculated is physically present and that the projected use of groundwater determined to be available is consistent with any applicable management goals set forth in the ADWR rules or state law.
Comments
1/22 added to AEW
2/5 AEW recommends supporting
2/16 discussed in PA, did not move forward with recommendation, will continue to monitor
Last Action
2024-02-06 S – Senate Minority Caucus – Y
SB1181 - Groundwater replenishment; member lands; areas
Sponsor
Sen. Warren Petersen (R)
Summary
Gives a municipal provider the option of allowing a parcel of member land to remain as such and retain its replenishment obligation, and, if it assumes the member land obligation within its designation, that parcel of member land has no replenishment obligation for parcel of member land included in the service area of a municipal provider that is not a member service area but has been designated as having an assured water supply, and, if the parcel of land member is included in the service area of a municipal provider that is a member service area and has been designated as having an assured water supply. Requires a municipal provider, in the case where its service area contains member lands and it is applying to become designated as having an assured water supply, to notify the district before the final decision and order of designation, whether it chooses to allow member lands to remain as member lands or to assume the member land’s replenishment obligation under the municipal provider’s designation or member service area. Stipulates that after the order of designation is issued, no new member lands may be enrolled within the municipal provider service area in the case of a designation of assured water supply the member land shall remain member land for 10 years after the date of designation if a municipal provider opts to allow the member land to remain member land under its service area. Permits the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) to require a schedule of reduction of parcels of member land, commencing after 10 years. Stipulates that this legislation applies to designations of assured water supply issued after the legislation’s effective date.
Comments
1/22 added to AEW
2/5 AEW recommends supporting
2/16 PA approved support
Last Action
2024-02-13 S – Senate Minority Caucus – Y
SB1184 - Continuation; department of transportation
Sponsor
Sen. David C. Farnsworth (R)
Summary
The statutory life of the Department of Transportation is extended 4 years to July 1, 2028. Retroactive to July 1, 2024.
Comments
1/23 added to TI
1/23 TI recommends support
2/2 PA approved support
Last Action
2024-02-19 S – PFC – Senate Rules – Senate Rules
SB1185 - Catalytic converter; unlawful use; classification
Sponsor
Sen. John Kavanagh (R)
Summary
Designates that purchasing, soliciting, advertising, possessing or selling 10 or more used catalytic converters is a Class 6 felony.
Comments
1/24 added to TI
2/15 TI recommends support
2/16 PA approved support
Last Action
2024-02-19 S – Hearing Scheduled – 02/20/2024 – Caucus, Floor 02/20/2024 – Caucus, Floor
SB1213 - Income tax; credit; labor costs
Sponsor
Sen. Wendy Rogers (R)
Summary
Requires the State Treasurer, on notice from the Department of Revenue, to withhold from a city or town an amount equal to one-twelfth of the total amount of tax credits claimed per state law for the prior tax year by taxpayers up to $5,000,000 and to deposit the amount withheld into the state general fund. Prohibits the State Treasurer from withholding any amount the city or town certifies is needed to maintain debt service or payment obligations that were issued or incurred by a Pledge of Distribution pursuant to this legislation. Permits, for the taxable year beginning January 1, 2025, a credit against the taxes imposed by this legislation for a portion of the taxpayer’s increased hourly labor costs that result from paying a “local minimum wage” (defined) that is more than the “state minimum wage” (defined). Sets the requirements to qualify for a credit and permits a credit carryover up to five consecutive taxable years against those years’ tax liability. Defines the criteria that allows co-owners of a business, including partners and shareholders to claim a share of the credit. Requires the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADR) to notify the State Treasurer of the towns or cities in which a taxpayer that claimed a credit works and the total amount to withhold from the Urban Revenue Sharing Distribution per state law over the course of the fiscal year to reimburse the state for the amount of tax credits claimed per this legislation. Defines the credit against a portion of increased labor costs per this legislation, the criteria for it to apply to a business as well as the requirements to claim it, the calculations to use to derive the credit total, the notification procedures required of the State Treasurer in regards to alerting towns and cities of what to withhold from the Urban Revenue Sharing Distribution per state law. (More)
Comments
1/24 added to BT
2/5 BT recommends support
2/16 PA approved support
Last Action
2024-02-13 S – Senate Minority Caucus – Y
SB1221 - Basin management areas; appropriation
Sponsor
Sen. Sine Kerr (R)
Summary
Appropriates $40,000,000 from monies allocated to Arizona from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 in FY2024-25 to the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) to fund water conservation measures in a basin management area established pursuant to statute (Basin Area). Requires ADWR to use monies appropriated in the statewide water resources planning line item only to fund water conservation measures in a Basin Area. Allows a water user in a Basin Area to apply for a grant of up to 50% of the costs of the water user’s water conservation measure. Requires ADWR to award monies equitably to all classes of water users in the Basin Area. Exempt from lapsing. Allows the designation of a Basin Area in any location that is not included in an active management area and subject to the jurisdiction of this state to be initiated by petition signed by at least 15% of the registered voters who receive their drinking water from the groundwater basin or subbasin. Lists rules of voter eligibility for the petition and the form of the petition. Requires ADWR to verify that the petition meets listed conditions and to conduct a cost benefit analysis. Requires ADWR, if it determines that the probable benefits outweigh the probable costs, to transmit the petition to the county board of supervisors (Board) in each relevant county, who must hold a public meeting to approve or deny the petition. Requires an affirmative vote of all members of each Board to approve the petition. Requires ADWR, upon approval of the petition by each Board, to hold a series of public meetings as specified. Requires ADWR, within 15 months after a basin area is established, to grant to each water user who applies for a certificate of groundwater rights a certificate that entitles the user to use the annual allocated amount of water as specified. Lists requirements for ADWR in relation to Basin Areas and certificates of groundwater rights. Prohibits ADWR from requiring a groundwater user to meter any wells located in the Basin Area or to report usage beyond statutory requirements. Lists requirement for annual reporting of usage and specifies the information is not public record. Provides for a certificate of water conservation. Lists rights of a holder of a certificate of groundwater rights and the responsibilities of ADWR. Prohibits the designation of a Basin Area as an active management area or irrigation non-expansion area. Allows the designation of an Active Basin Management Area (Active Area) and the creation of an Active Basin Management Council (Council) in any location that is designated a basin management area by a unanimous vote of all relevant boards and provides rules, procedures, responsibilities and goals. Prohibits the designation of an active area may from infringing on a water user’s certificated water rights with listed exceptions. Requires annual review by ADWR and lists required information.
Comments
1/24 added to AEW
2/5 AEW recommends supporting
2/16 discussed in PA, did not move forward with recommendation, will continue to monitor
Last Action
2024-02-19 S – Hearing Scheduled – 02/20/2024 – Caucus, Floor 02/20/2024 – Caucus, Floor
SB1272 - Insurance coverage requirements; transportation companies
Sponsor
Sen. J.D. Mesnard (R)
Summary
Lowers the required minimum coverage for primary commercial uninsured motorist insurance from $250,000 per incident to $25,000 per person and $50,000 per incident.
Comments
1/24 added to IH and TI
2/13 TI recommends supporting
2/16 PA approved support
Last Action
2024-02-19 S – Hearing Scheduled – 02/20/2024 – Caucus, Floor 02/20/2024 – Caucus, Floor
SB1295 - Advanced practice registered nurses; compact
Sponsor
Sen. Janae Shamp (R)
Summary
Establishes the Interstate Commission of “Advanced Practice Registered Nurses” (defined) (APRN) Compact (Compact), a joint public agency for greater coordination and cooperation among states in the areas of APRN licensure and regulation. Lists the general purposes of the Compact. Lists requirements for member states regarding multi-state licensing. Describes authorities of a party state licensing board. Requires all party states to participate in a coordinated licensure information system of all APRNS, licensed register nurses and licensed practical or vocational nurses, and lists required information. Establishes the Interstate Commission of APRN Compact Administrators (Commission). Specifies rules for membership, voting, meetings, bylaws, and financial records. Lists the powers of the Commission. Requires the Commission, in consultation with the administrator of the coordinated licensure information system, to formulate procedures for the identification, collection and exchange of information under this compact. Specifies reporting requirements and nondisclosure of personal information. Specifies the Commission’s financial obligations and powers. Provides qualified immunity, defenses and indemnification to administrators, officers, executive director, employees and representatives of the Commission. Requires rulemaking and specifies procedures for regular and emergency rulemaking. Lists rules for oversight, dispute resolution and enforcement. Provides that this Compact comes into limited effect when it has been enacted into law in seven party states for the sole purpose of establishing and convening the commission to adopt rules relating to its operation. This law does not supersede any state law related to APRN scope of practice. Severability clause.
Comments
1/24 added to IH
2/12 IH recommends supporting
2/16 PA approved support
Last Action
2024-02-20 H – Transmit to House
SB1345 - Arizona power authority; continuation
Sponsor
Sen. Sine Kerr (R)
Summary
The statutory life of the Arizona Power Authority is extended eight years to July 1, 2032 if the authority has no outstanding contractual obligations with the United States or any United States agency; has no debts or obligations that were issued to finance the cost of the Hoover power plant modifications project, the hoover power plant uprating project or other facilities related to the boulder canyon project; has otherwise provided for paying or retiring these debts or obligations. if any contractual debt or obligation listed in this section exists, and a satisfactory provision has not been made to pay or retire the debt or obligation, the authority shall continue in existence until the debt or obligation is fully satisfied. Retroactive to July 1, 2024.
Comments
1/26 added to AEW
2/5 AEW recommends supporting
2/16 PA approved support
Last Action
2024-02-19 S – Hearing Scheduled – 02/20/2024 – Third Reading, Floor 02/20/2024 – Third Reading, Floor
SB1411 - Organized retail theft task force
Sponsor
Sen. David Gowan (R)
Summary
Requires the Arizona Attorney General (AAG) to create the Organized Retail Theft Task Force to investigate and combat crimes related to stealing, embezzling, or obtaining retail merchandise by fraud, false pretenses or other illegal means for the purpose of reselling those items. Defines membership criteria and the functional duties of the task force. Mandates the AAG to invite federal, state and local law enforcement to participate in the task force, per the defined task force membership requirements. Requires that by July 1, 2025, the AAG to submit a report to the Governor and legislature on the task force’s activities, conclusions, findings and recommendations for legislative action relating to criminal penalties for crimes that negatively impact the state’s economy.
Comments
1/26 added to LRR
2/5 LRR recommends supporting
2/16 PA approved support
Last Action
2024-02-19 S – Hearing Scheduled – 02/20/2024 – Caucus, Floor 02/20/2024 – Caucus, Floor
SB1412 - Shoplifting; prior offenses
Sponsor
Sen. David Gowan (R)
Summary
Related to the fact that a person convicted within the past five years of two or more offenses involving burglary, shoplifting, robbery, organized retail theft or theft is guilty of a class 4 felony, any time the person spent on Absconder Status while on probation, on “escape” (defined) status or incarcerated is required to be excluded in calculating if the person has previously committed or been convicted within the past five years of two or more offenses involving burglary, shoplifting, robbery, organized retail theft or theft.
Comments
1/26 added to LRR
2/5 LRR recommends supporting
2/16 PA approved support
Last Action
2024-02-20 H – Transmit to House
SB1456 - CTEs; in-demand programs; funding
Sponsor
Sen. Ken Bennett (R)
Summary
Requires the Career Technical Education (CTE) Quality Commission (Commission) to approve a final statewide in-demand education list that includes the approved CTE programs included in the draft statewide in-demand education list. Stipulates that a Career and Technical Education District (CTED) is provided funding for a student in Grade 9 only if the student is enrolled in grade 10 in an approved CTE program that was on the Commission’s final statewide in-demand education list for the year in which the student began the program, rather than only if the student reaches the 40th day of grade 11 enrolled in an approved CTE program that was on the Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (AOEO) ‘s in-demand regional education list for the year in which the student began the program; and that a CTED is provided funding for a student in the school year immediately following graduation only if the student is enrolled in a CTE program that was included on the Commission’s final statewide in-demand educational list, rather than the AOEO ‘s in-demand regional education list, for the year in which the student began the program. Modifies the criteria that an associate degree offered by a CTED may only be for CTED programs that are on the Commission’s final statewide in-demand education list, rather than the AOEO’s in-demand regional education list. Repeals the Incentive Program and Incentive Program Fund and the requirements relating to ADE’s administration of the list of qualifying CTE credentials; distribution of $1,000 awards to school districts, charter schools and CTEDs for each qualifying student; permissible uses of Incentive Program award monies; and ADE’s annual Incentive Program report.
Comments
1/29 added to EW
2/12 EW recommends supporting
2/16 PA approved support
Last Action
2024-02-14 S – Hearing Scheduled – 02/20/2024, 2:00 PM – Senate APPROP, SHR 109 02/20/2024 2:00 PM – Senate APPROP, SHR 109
SB1489 - Arizona promise scholarships; community colleges
Sponsor
Sen. Eva Diaz (D)
Summary
Appropriates the sum of $10,000,000 from the state general fund in FY 2024 – 2025 to the Arizona Community College Promise Scholarship fund for awarding up to $3,000 each year for two years for a student that meets eligibility criteria. Establishes the Arizona Community College Promise Scholarship program and defines its membership, scope of mission and eligibility requirements. Requires the program to contract with a vendor with experience administering scholarships and awards for institutions of higher learning and is selected via a bidding process, including responding to a Request for Proposals to provide support to scholarship recipients per this legislation. Stipulates that the fund consists of legislative appropriations, private grants, gifts, contributions and devices made for the administering the program, is continuously appropriated and exempt from lapsing appropriations provisions, and that any monies received to not default to the general fund at the end of the fiscal year. Requires the Arizona Department of Administration (ADA) to administer the fund and to establish criteria for distributing monies in the fund to scholarship recipients. Permits the ADA to use up to 10% of the monies in the fund for administrative management costs. Requires the ADA to set up a professional and virtual mentoring program. Defines the criteria for a student to receive a scholarship.
Comments
2/12/24 Added to EW tracking
2/12 EW recommends supporting
2/16 PA approved support
Last Action
2024-02-14 S – DP – Senate Education – Senate Education
SB1495 - Personal property exemption; increase
Sponsor
Sen. J.D. Mesnard (R)
Summary
Increases the exemption for property taxes for property used for agricultural purposes or Class 1 personal property that is used in a trade or business, per state law, to $500,000. Effective date is January 1, 2025.
Comments
1/31 added to BT
2/5 BT recommends supporting
2/16 PA approved support
Last Action
2024-02-16 H – Transmit to House
SB1496 - Property tax exemptions; inflation adjustment
Sponsor
Sen. J.D. Mesnard (R)
Summary
Requires the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADR) to calculate by December 31 of each year the total allowable exemption amount based on the average annual percentage increase, if any, in the GDP price deflator in the two most recent complete state fiscal years, and, starting in 2025, based on the average annual percentage increase, if any, in the “Federal House Price Index” (defined) for the two most recent complete fiscal years, and the total income limits amount to qualify for an exemption, as defined by law, to be based on the average annual percentage increase, if any, in the GOP price deflator in the two most recent complete state fiscal years.
Comments
1/30 added to BT
2/5 BT recommends supporting
2/16 PA approved support
Last Action
2024-02-16 H – Transmit to House
SB1635 - Arizona-Ireland trade commission
Sponsor
Sen. Frank Carroll (R)
Summary
Establishes a 9-member Arizona-Ireland Trade Commission (Commission) to advance bilateral trade and investment and promote business and academic exchanges between Arizona and Ireland. Lists membership guidelines. Allows the Commission to accept voluntary contributions.
Comments
1/30 added to LRR
2/5 LRR recommends supporting
2/16 PA approved support
Last Action
2024-02-06 S – Senate 2nd Read
SB1636 - Excise tax; jet fuel; definition
Sponsor
Sen. Frank Carroll (R)
Summary
Expands the definition of jet fuel to include a fuel that can be blended and used with conventional petroleum jet fuels without the need to modify aircraft engines and existing fuel distribution infrastructure; and jet fuels derived from co-processed feedstocks at a conventional petroleum refinery. Applies the modified definition to taxable periods beginning on or after the first day of the month following the general effective date.
Comments
1/30 added to TI and PA
2/2 PA approved support
Last Action
2024-02-19 S – Hearing Scheduled – 02/20/2024 – Caucus, Floor 02/20/2024 – Caucus, Floor
SB1689 - Affordable housing tax credits; extension
Sponsor
Sen. David Gowan (R)
Summary
Allows tax credits to a taxpayer for qualified projects, and qualified affordable housing projects, in the amount that the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADR) determines, pursuant to affordable housing tax credit requirements. Requires the ADR allocate $4,000,000 in tax credits for the calendar years of 2002 through 2024, and $8,000,000 in tax credits for the years 2025 through 2031 and stipulates that a credit claimed in 2025 may not be claimed until the federal FY beginning October 1, 2026. Extends selected ARS repeal dates to December 31, 2031 from December 31, 2025.
Comments
1/30 added to BT
2/5 BT recommends supporting
2/16 PA took out of consent agenda due to striker
Last Action
2024-02-12 S – DPA/SE – Senate Finance and Commerce – Senate Finance and Commerce
SCR1027 - State land trust; permanent funds
Sponsor
Sen. J.D. Mesnard (R)
Summary
The 2024 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the Arizona Constitution to constitutionally continue the Permanent State School Fund (Fund) annual distribution rate of 6.9% through FY2035 and revert all other permanent fund annual distribution rates to 2.5% beginning in FY2026, effective only if voters approve the statutory measure that establishes a statewide program to increase the base salary of all eligible teachers above the FY2025 base salary. Increases, for FY2026-35, the Fund’s annual distribution rate to 6.9% (from 2.5%) of the average monthly market valuation of the Fund for the previous five calendar years. Requires, for FY2026-35, any increase in expendable earnings that would otherwise go to the Classroom Site Fund that results from a distribution of more than 2.5% of the average monthly market valuation of the Fund for the immediately preceding five calendar years to be appropriated for the statewide program to increase the base salary of all eligible teachers. Reverts, beginning in FY 2036, the Fund’s annual distribution to 2.5% of the average monthly market valuation of the Fund for the previous five calendar years. Applies the requirement for the Office of Strategic Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC) to jointly notify outlined individuals that a reduction to the distribution is necessary to preserve the safety of the capital in a permanent fund if the value of the permanent fund for the immediately preceding five calendar years has decreased compared to the value of a permanent fund for the five-calendar-year period immediately preceding those five years; and the authorization for the Legislature, with approval of the Governor, to enact legislation that reduces the distribution for the next fiscal year to between 2.5% and 6.9% of the value of the Fund upon receipt of OSPB’s and JLBC’s notification, to the Fund’s annual distributions in FY2026-35. Specifies that, beginning in FY 2026, the annual distribution of each permanent fund other than the Fund reverts to 2.5% of the average monthly market valuation of the permanent fund. Becomes effective if approved by the voters and on proclamation of the Governor.
Comments
2/5 added to BT
2/5 BT recommends supporting
2/12 EW recommends supporting
2/16 PA approved support
Last Action
2024-02-13 S – Senate Minority Caucus – Y
SCR1034 - Schools; teacher salary increases; reporting
Sponsor
Sen. Jake Hoffman (R)
Summary
The 2024 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the Arizona Constitution to approve an increased distribution rate from the state land trust permanent funds. Requires, if the amendment is approved, revised salary schedules to increase the base salary of all eligible teachers that is the amount estimated by the Arizona State Treasurer that will be deposited in the Teacher Pay Fund (Teacher Fund) for the budget year, and the same amount for each “eligible teacher” (defined) without regard to experience levels. Prohibits a school from reducing the base salaries of an eligible teacher below the salary reported by the Arizona Department of Education (ADOE) FY2024-25 with certain exceptions. Establishes the Teacher Fund consisting of legislative appropriations and distributions from the permanent State School Fund. Provides that monies in the Teacher Fund are continuously appropriated and are exempt from lapsing. Requires ADOE to administer the fund and establish procedures. Establishes guidelines for allocation of monies. Prohibits Teacher Fund monies from causing any reduction in other funding sources for the school. Exempts Teacher Fund monies from revenue control limits. Requires ADOE to allocate monies appropriated by the legislature to the Teacher Fund according to the terms of the appropriation for salary increases not required by this statute. Requires the Arizona State Treasurer, by March 30 of each year, to provide the Joint Legislative Budget Committee with an estimate of the amount that will be deposited in the Teacher Fund for the budget year. Requires the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, by March 30 of each year, to determine a per teacher amount from the Teacher Fund for the budget year based on listed considerations. Requires each school that receives monies to submit a yearly report by November 15 to the Superintendent of Public Instruction. Requires ADOE in conjunction with the Arizona Auditor General (AAG) to prescribe the format of the report. Requires ADOE, on report from AAG, to determine whether schools are in compliance. If ADOE determines that a school is not in compliance or has not corrected a deficiency within 90 days, the school is ineligible to receive monies from the Teacher Fund until the AAG reports that the school is in compliance. Requires a charter school budget to include the number of eligible teachers employed by the school for the current year and their salary schedule.
Comments
2/5 added to BT
2/5 BT recommends supporting
2/12 EW recommends supporting
2/16 PA approved support
Last Action
2024-02-13 S – Senate Minority Caucus – Y
Bills Opposed
HB2035 - Insurance; claims; appeals; provider credentialing
Sponsor
Rep. David L. Cook (R)
Summary
Sets out a series of new requirements that a “health care insurer” (defined) must provide to a “health care provider” (defined) in the event that they deny a health care services claim either in whole or in part. The new requirements include providing the health care provider with a phone number and email address of someone equipped to answer questions about the claim denial. At the request of the health care provider, the insurer must respond within 15 days with the following information: detailed reasoning around why a claim was denied due to lack of medical necessity if applicable, the health care provider’s right to dispute the decision of the insurer along with the details needed to navigate the insurer’s internal grievance process including deadlines and the health care provider’s right to request a hearing if the internal grievance process is unresolved, and direction towards appropriate regulatory authorities if the insurer falls outside of the jurisdiction of the Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions. Requires insurers to provide within 30 days a written response to a filed grievance unless a longer timeframe is agreed to. Outlines the requirements of the written response and requirements for a claims dispute hearing. Reduces the number of calendar days that an insurer has to conclude the process of credentialing an applicant within their billing system from 100 calendar days to 45 calendar days and outlines requirements for confirmation of receipt of an application for credentialing.
Comments
Added 1/09 to IH
1/22 IH recommends opposition
2/2 PA approved opposition
Last Action
2024-02-12 H – DP – House Health & Human Services – House Health & Human Services
HB2036 - Wildfires; flooding; fire insurance
Sponsor
Rep. David L. Cook (R)
Summary
Expands the forms of damage required to be covered by insurance under the Arizona standard fire policy to include loss or damage that results from a landslide, mudslide, mudflow or debris flow if a fire is the primary cause of the loss or damage, the fire ended within 180 days after the loss or damage and coverage would otherwise be provided for the fire. Coverage must be provided under the same terms and conditions as would be provided for the fire.
Comments
1/19 added to IH
1/22 IH recommends opposition
2/2 PA approved opposition
Last Action
2024-01-16 H – House 2nd Read
HB2089 - Community colleges; expenditure limitation
Sponsor
Rep. Laurin Hendrix (R)
Summary
Mandates that state aid be withheld if a community college exceeds its expenditure limitation as prescribed in the Constitution of Arizona. Establishes a sequence of withholding based on the percent the college exceeds its limitation. Stipulates that for community colleges established before December 31, 2015 located in a county with a population that does not exceed 300,000 people, the withheld amount may not exceed one percent of the provisional community college district budget and for colleges located in a county of less than 1,000,000 people, the amount withheld may not exceed one half of one percent of the community college district budget. Stipulates that the Act applies retroactively to June 30, 2023
Comments
1/9 added to BT and EW
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/10/2024 at 10:08 AM
1/16 BT recommends opposing
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/16/2024 at 1:01 PM
1/19 PA approves opposition
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/19/2024 at 3:04 PM
Last Action
2024-01-16 H – DPA – House Education – House Education
HB2112 - Insurance coverage; hearing aids; children
Sponsor
Rep. Julie Willoughby (R)
Summary
Requires companies that offer health coverage to provide coverage for a hearing aid and any related services up to $2,200 every 36 months for any enrollee under the age of 18, and any enrollee under the age of 21 that is still attending high school. Provides for the enrollee to cover the cost of the “hearing aid” (defined) and related services exceeding $2,200 with zero penalties to the enrollee or the provider of the hearing aid. Permits healthcare services organizations to offer additional hearing aid specific coverage that exceed services in this bill. Requires coverage to include fitting and services by a “licensed healthcare provider” (defined). Exempts policies for short-term travel, accident-only, or limited or specified diseases. Allows for health coverage providers to require deductibles and coinsurance consistent with other benefits and policies
Comments
1/9 added to IH
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/10/2024 at 10:12 AM
1/22 IH recommends opposition
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/22/2024 at 1:50 PM
2/2 PA approved opposition
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/2/2024 at 2:14 PM
Last Action
2024-02-19 H – Hearing Scheduled – 02/20/2024 – Committee of the Whole, Floor 02/20/2024 – Committee of the Whole, Floor
HB2118 - Employment; employee communication; elected officials
Sponsor
Rep. Julie Willoughby (R)
Summary
Prohibits an employer from restricting employees or volunteer workers from communicating with an elected official about the employee’s or volunteer worker’s employment.
Comments
1/9 added to LRR
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/10/2024 at 10:12 AM
1/16 LRR recommends opposing
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/16/2024 at 11:48 AM
1/19 PA approves opposition
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/19/2024 at 3:07 PM
Last Action
2024-01-10 H – House 2nd Read
HB2122 - Unfair practices; goods; services; pricing
Sponsor
Rep. Analise Ortiz (D)
Summary
Mandates that businesses that advertise a price for goods or services include all fees or charges in the price, and that the refund policy is clearly stated on the receipt for payment, including stating whether the total amount paid is eligible for a refund. Prescribes legal recourse for noncompliance, including injunctions to cease the unlawful practice and fines. Describes “mandatory fees or charges” (defined) and exempts taxes from the mandate charges be included in the advertised price.
Comments
2/5 added to LRR
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/5/2024 at 8:17 AM
2/5 LRR recommends opposition
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/5/2024 at 4:49 PM
2/16 PA approved opposition
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/16/2024 at 2:19 PM
Last Action
2024-01-16 H – House 2nd Read
HB2176 - Foreign entities; land ownership; prohibition.
Sponsor
Rep. Kevin Payne (R)
Summary
Prohibits land in Arizona being conveyed to a foreign entity. Requires a grantor and grantee to provide a valid ID, or if the grantee is not a natural person, the grantor and grantee shall provide the name and place of business of the grantee. Directs the Department of Real Estate, real estate agent, grantor and grantee to maintain a copy of the grantee’s ID. Defines what constitutes a valid ID. Prohibits sales of state lands to a foreign entity on the date of enactment of this bill.
Comments
1/9 added to AEW
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/10/2024 at 10:17 AM
1/17 AEW recommends opposing
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/17/2024 at 10:09 AM
1/19 PA approves opposition
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/19/2024 at 3:03 PM
Last Action
2024-01-16 H – House 2nd Read
HB2190 - Prohibited agreements; public works contracts.
Sponsor
Rep. David L. Cook (R)
Summary
Prohibits agencies or political subdivisions of the state to require a contractor, subcontractor, supplier or carrier enter into a neutrality agreement with any service provider as a condition of bidding, negotiating or awarding a public works contract. Repeals prohibitions on becoming a party to a labor agreement or other agreement with labor union representatives, and requiring participation in any apprenticeship program registered with the US Department of Labor. Sets requirements for Certificates of Environmental Compatibility.
Comments
1/10 added to LRR
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/10/2024 at 1:33 PM
1/16 LRR recommends opposing
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/16/2024 at 11:49 AM
1/19 PA approves opposition
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/19/2024 at 3:07 PM
Last Action
2024-02-14 H – FAILED – House Government – House Government
HB2309 - GPLET; agreement posting; abatement period
Sponsor
Rep. Travis Grantham (R)
Summary
Requires a government lessor to include a lease or an abstract of a lease in its public database or post its development agreements on the website of the county, city, or town where the government improvement property is located, and include all development agreements that are subject to excise tax. Reduces the time a city or town may abate this tax from 8 to 4 years. Stipulates that these requirements apply to agreements entered into after January 1, 2024.
Comments
1/11 added to BT
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/11/2024 at 1:51 PM
2/5 BT recommends opposition
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/5/2024 at 11:58 AM
2/16 PA approved opposition
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/16/2024 at 2:16 PM
Last Action
2024-02-19 H – Hearing Scheduled – 02/20/2024 – Committee of the Whole, Floor 02/20/2024 – Committee of the Whole, Floor
HB2366 - Physical availability; review; designated providers
Sponsor
Rep. Gail Griffin (R)
Summary
Prohibits the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) from adopting rules pertaining to Pinal Active Management Areas that are applied to a city or town in the Phoenix Active Management Area that has an Assured Water Supply designation. Requires that within 30 days of the effective date the ADWR must review physical availability of groundwater and stored water of each city or town in the Phoenix Active Management Area that has been assigned a designation of an Assured Water Supply.
Comments
1/11 added to AEW
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/11/2024 at 1:52 PM
2/5 AEW recommends opposition
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/7/2024 at 10:18 AM
2/16 PA approved opposition
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/16/2024 at 2:14 PM
Last Action
2024-02-13 H – Hearing Scheduled – 02/14/2024 – Third Reading, Floor 02/14/2024 – Third Reading, Floor
HB2407 - Foreign entities; land ownership; prohibition
Sponsor
Rep. John Gillette (R)
Summary
Prohibits land in Arizona being conveyed to a foreign entity. Requires a grantor and grantee to provide a valid ID, or if the grantee is not a “natural person”, the grantor and grantee shall provide the name and place of business of the grantee. Directs the Department of Real Estate, real estate agent, grantor and grantee to maintain a copy of the grantee’s ID. Defines what constitutes a valid ID. Prohibits sales of state lands to a foreign entity on the date of enactment of this bill.
Comments
1/11 added to AEW
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/11/2024 at 1:54 PM
1/17 AEW recommends opposing
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/17/2024 at 10:09 AM
1/19 PA approves opposition
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/19/2024 at 3:03 PM
Last Action
2024-01-22 H – House 2nd Read
HB2411 - Insurance; cost sharing; breast examinations
Sponsor
Rep. David L. Cook (R)
Summary
Health care services organization, hospital service corporation, medical service organization, or group or blanket disability insurer, that issues, amends, delivers or renews a subscription contract, an evidence of coverage, or a policy after January 1, 2025, may not impose “cost sharing” (defined) requirements for “diagnostic breast examination” (defined) and “supplemental breast examination” (defined.) Any of the above that provides a subscription contract, an evidence of coverage, or a policy to a subscriber or customer that is intended to qualify as a high deductible health plan as defined in USC 233(c) (2) may impose cost sharing requirements for diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations and for items or services that are classified as preventative care until the minimum deductible is met.
Comments
1/11 added to IH
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/11/2024 at 1:54 PM
1/22 IH recommends opposition
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/22/2024 at 1:51 PM
2/2 PA approved opposition
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/2/2024 at 2:15 PM
Last Action
2024-01-22 H – House 2nd Read
HB2439 - Property conveyance; foreign entities; prohibition
Sponsor
Rep. Steve Montenegro (R)
Summary
Prohibits land from being conveyed to a “foreign entity” (defined.) Adds the exception pertaining to limitations on the amount of land one person may purchase to the authorization of any person over 18 being entitled to purchase land.
Comments
1/12 added to AEW
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/12/2024 at 2:27 PM
1/17 AEW recommends opposing
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/17/2024 at 10:10 AM
1/19 PA approves opposition
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/19/2024 at 3:03 PM
Last Action
2024-02-20 H – Hearing Scheduled – 02/20/2024 – Minority Caucus, Floor 02/20/2024 – Minority Caucus, Floor
HB2444 - Grievance process; payment methods; report
Sponsor
Rep. Steve Montenegro (R)
Summary
Requires a health insurer to accept tangible checks as a form of acceptable payment, and, if a health care provider opts out of a method of payment, that decision remains in effect until they opt back into that method of payment or they enter a new contract. Requires that before August 2 of each year, the Arizona Department of Insurance (ADI) post a report on the ADI publicly accessible website that includes the total number of grievances received, the average time to resolve A grievance, and the percentage of grievances where a health care insurer’s decision was overturned. Stipulates that this bill does not preclude efforts to collect monies for medical services not covered under an insurance policy, or for the frequency of a medical service not covered under an insurance policy.
Comments
1/12 added to IH
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/12/2024 at 2:27 PM
1/22 IH recommends opposition
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/22/2024 at 1:52 PM
2/2 PA approved opposition
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/2/2024 at 2:15 PM
Last Action
2024-02-20 H – Hearing Scheduled – 02/20/2024 – Minority Caucus, Floor 02/20/2024 – Minority Caucus, Floor
HB2449 - Mental health conditions; medications; prohibitions
Sponsor
Rep. Steve Montenegro (R)
Summary
Prohibits requiring prior authorization and “step therapy protocol” (defined) for valid prescription drug coverage for the treatment of a “serious mental health condition” (defined) as defined by law. Prohibits monies from the Hospital Assessment Fund from being used for developing a preferred drug list for drug coverage and requires the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) to ensure the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee Committee reviews any US FDA approved drugs for the treatment of serious mental health conditions at the first meeting of the Committee following the approval date of the drug. Prohibits monies from the Hospital Assessment Fund from being used for the implementation of a step therapy protocol or prior authorization requirement for the treatment of a serious mental health condition.
Comments
1/12 added to IH
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/12/2024 at 2:28 PM
1/22 IH recommends opposition
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/22/2024 at 1:53 PM
2/2 PA approved opposition
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/2/2024 at 2:16 PM
Last Action
2024-02-12 H – DPA/SE – House Health & Human Services – House Health & Human Services
HB2471 - Rulemaking; legislative approval
Sponsor
Rep. Cory McGarr (R)
Summary
Requires rulemaking, including regular, expedited, informal, formal, emergency or exempt rulemaking to be submitted to the legislature for final approval and if the legislature approves a rule or rules by a majority vote, the rule or rules become effective, and, if not, the rule or rules do not go into effect.
Comments
1/12 added to LRR
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/12/2024 at 2:30 PM
1/16 LRR recommends opposing
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/16/2024 at 11:58 AM
1/19 PA approves opposition
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/19/2024 at 3:09 PM
Last Action
2024-02-06 H – House Minority Caucus – Y
HB2504 - Forced organ harvesting; insurance; prohibition
Sponsor
Rep. Leo Biasiucci (R)
Summary
Prohibits a subscription contract, evidence of coverage, disability insurance policy, group or blanket disability policy, or the Administration from providing coverage for “genetic sequencing” (defined) if the sequencing is performed on a device that is produced by a “company” (defined) in a “foreign adversary” (defined,) is owned or substantially owned by a company “domiciled” (defined) in a foreign adversary. Permits coverage for genetic sequencing if the subscriber may experience immediate health risk if it is not covered and there is no other reasonable alternative. Prohibits a subscription contract, evidence of coverage, disability insurance policy, or group of blanket disability policy from providing coverage for human organ transplant if the transplant operation is performed in a foreign adversary or the organ to be transplanted was procured by a sale or donation originating from a foreign adversary. Requires the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) to designate a country as a foreign adversary if that country’s government funds, sponsors or facilitates forced organ harvesting and to provide notice to the Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions of countries so designated and update the list periodically. Prohibits a health care institution or research facility from using genetic sequencers or any operational or research software used for genetic sequencing for the purposes of conducting genetic sequencing if the sequencers or research is produced by a foreign adversary, a company, subsidiary or enterprise that is owned by or domiciled in a foreign adversary, or a company owned or controlled subsidiary of a company that is domiciled in a foreign adversary. Requires the removal of any sequencers or associated equipment that falls under one or more of those categories and replacement from producers that are not in, owned by or produced by foreign adversaries. Requires the Attorney General to certify compliance with this bill of each health care institution or research facility. Prescribes a civil penalty of $20,000 for each violation for any organization found in noncompliance with this bill. Provides whistleblower protection for employees of a noncompliant organization who reports that organization to the Attorney General. Provides statutory damages of $1,000 per violation to an individual for each instance where an individual’s human genome was processed using prohibited technology. Requires genetic sequencing data to be stored in the USA and that organizations in this state that use third party storage contracts or companies to ensure those vendors and companies are in compliance. Invalidates gifts received where the gift originated in a state or country that is considered a foreign adversary. Entitles the Act as the “Arizona End Organ Harvesting Act.”
Comments
1/12 added to IH
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/12/2024 at 2:48 PM
1/22 IH recommends opposition
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/22/2024 at 1:54 PM
2/2 PA approved opposition
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/2/2024 at 2:16 PM
Last Action
2024-02-19 H – Hearing Scheduled – 02/20/2024 – Committee of the Whole, Floor 02/20/2024 – Committee of the Whole, Floor
HB2515 - Pet dealers; state preemption; repeal.
Sponsor
Rep. Amish Shah (D)
Summary
Repeals the ability of a city, town or county to enforce an ordinance relating to pet dealers and sales of pets.
Comments
1/31/24 Opposed to HB 2515 (mirror bill to SB 1046).
Staff 2 (mshane@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/31/2024 at 10:38 AM
Last Action
2024-01-23 H – House 2nd Read
HB2545 - Annual vehicle emissions testing; exemption
Sponsor
Rep. Rachel Jones (R)
Summary
Exempts any vehicle manufactured in or after the 2018 model year from annual emissions program requirements.
Comments
1/12 added to AEW and TI
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/12/2024 at 2:49 PM
1/23 TI recommends opposition
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/23/2024 at 10:15 AM
2/2 PA approved opposition
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/2/2024 at 2:18 PM
Last Action
2024-02-13 H – House Minority Caucus – Y
HB2546 - Vehicle emissions; exemption
Sponsor
Rep. Rachel Jones (R)
Summary
Includes vehicles manufactured before the 2018 model year in any references to covered vehicles under the Act as it pertains to inspection, registration, sales, leasing, vehicle classes, and both tampering and emissions testing. Exempts vehicles manufactured after the 2018 model year from any requirement by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) pertaining to enforcing this Act. Requires approval from the Unitesd States Environmental Protection Agency for modifications to the vehicle emissions testing program as part of the Arizona implementation plan for air quality by July 1, 2027, for this Act to become effective and for the ADEQ to notify the Director of the Arizona Legislative Council before September 1, 2027 of the date the condition was met or not met.
Comments
1/23 added to TI
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/23/2024 at 10:20 AM
1/23 TI recommends opposition
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/23/2024 at 10:20 AM
2/2 PA approved opposition
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/2/2024 at 2:18 PM
Last Action
2024-02-19 H – Hearing Scheduled – 02/20/2024 – Committee of the Whole, Floor 02/20/2024 – Committee of the Whole, Floor
HB2591 - Forced labor; child labor; prohibitions
Sponsor
Rep. Leo Biasiucci (R)
Summary
Prohibits a “public service corporation” (defined) from entering or renewing a contract with a “person” or company that deals with “land, natural products,” electric vehicles, batteries and solar panels, among other goods per state law unless there is a sworn statement attesting that the person does not currently and agrees to not use any type of “forced labor” (defined) or oppressive child labor in any state prescribed format. Requires a person or company that has provided that sworn statement to notify the public service corporation of a deviation or broach of that statement and if the person or company in question has not remedied the violation of this law within 180 days after notifying the public service corporation, the contract automatically terminates. Stipulates that the person or company that provides the sworn statement has a duty to know if any party to the contracted goods or services uses labor in violation of this law. Levies a civil penalty of $10,000 for each violation for any person, company, public entity or public service corporation that knowingly violates this law. Excludes contracts entered into before the effective date of this law. Entitles this Act to be the “Forced Labor and Oppressive Child Labor Act”.
Comments
1/12 added to AEW
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/12/2024 at 2:50 PM
2/5 AEW recommends opposition
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/7/2024 at 10:18 AM
2/16 PA approved opposition
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/16/2024 at 2:14 PM
Last Action
2024-02-19 H – Hearing Scheduled – 02/20/2024 – Committee of the Whole, Floor 02/20/2024 – Committee of the Whole, Floor
HB2631 - Businesses; requirement to accept cash
Sponsor
Rep. Joseph Chaplik (R)
Summary
A retail business with a physical location in Arizona is required to accept cash as a form of payment for goods and services with an aggregate value of $100 or less and cannot charge a fee or penalty for using cash as a form of payment. Establishes penalties for violations. Does not apply to the online sale of goods or services or a written contract between two parties that dictates the acceptable form of payment
Comments
1/19 PA approves opposition
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/19/2024 at 3:10 PM
1/18 added to PA
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/19/2024 at 3:18 PM
Last Action
2024-01-24 H – House 2nd Read
HB2726 - Utilization review; prior authorization; requirements
Sponsor
Rep. Julie Willoughby (R)
Summary
Requires a new “health care insurer, pharmacy benefit manager or utilization review agent” (Insurer) to honor prior authorization from a previous Insurer within the first 90 days of the new coverage. Allows the new Insurer to conduct a prior authorization review within the first 90 days. Provides that if there is a change in coverage or approval criteria for a previously authorized medical service, the change does not affect the member who received a prior authorization approval before the effective date of the change for the remainder of the member’s plan year. Requires an Insurer to continue to honor a prior authorization granted when the member changes products or plans under the same insurance company. Requires an Insurer to post on its website all prior authorizations requirements and restrictions. Requires, if an Insurer intends to implement new or changed prior authorization requirements, to post the change on its website and give members 60-day’s notice before implementing the change. Requires that prior authorization to treat a “chronic or long-term care condition” (defined) remain valid for at least one year and that any other prior authorization remain valid for at least six months, regardless of any changes in dosages of a prescription drug.
Comments
2/2 added to IH
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/2/2024 at 9:39 AM
2/12 IH recommends opposition
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/12/2024 at 10:53 AM
2/16 PA approved opposition
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/16/2024 at 2:27 PM
Last Action
2024-02-13 H – Removed from Hearing Agenda – 02/15/2024, 11:30 AM – House HHS, HHR 4 02/15/2024 11:30 AM – House HHS, HHR 4
HCR2011 - Firearms; contracts; prohibited practices.
Sponsor
Rep. Quang H. Nguyen (R)
Summary
The 2024 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend Title 35, Chapter 2, Article 4 to prohibit a “public entity” (defined) from entering into a contract with a value of over $100,000 with a “company” (defined) to acquire or dispose of services, supplies, information technology or construction unless the contract stipulates via written certification that it will not “discriminate” (defined) against a “firearm” (defined) entity or firearm trade association, or adopting a procurement, an investment or other policy that has the effect of inducing or requiring a person or company to discriminate against a “firearm entity” (defined) or “firearm trade association” (defined.) This excludes a sole source contract or if the company does not receive a responsive bid from a company that is able to provide the written certification or contracts entered into before the effective date. Sets the repeal date for January 1, 2033.
Comments
1/10 added to EW
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/10/2024 at 2:19 PM
1/22 EW recommends opposition
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/22/2024 at 1:40 PM
2/2 PA approved opposition
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/2/2024 at 2:22 PM
Last Action
2024-01-24 H – House 2nd Read
HCR2018 - Tax prohibition; vehicle mileage; monitoring
Sponsor
Rep. Travis Grantham (R)
Summary
The 2024 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend Article IV of the Constitution of Arizona, prohibiting the state, and any county, city, town, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision, from imposing a tax or fee on any person based on the vehicle miles traveled by the person in a motor vehicle, or enact any rule or law to monitor or limit the vehicle miles traveled by a person in a motor vehicle unless the rule or law requires that the person voluntarily consents to the monitoring or limitation. Stipulates that this change does not apply to an interstate agreement to administer the payment or reporting of fuel taxes for registration fees for commercial vehicles that operate in more than one state.
Comments
1/23 added to TI
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/23/2024 at 10:15 AM
1/23 TI recommends opposition
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/23/2024 at 10:16 AM
2/2 PA approved opposition
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/2/2024 at 2:19 PM
Last Action
2024-02-14 H – DP – House Transportation & Infrastructure – House Transportation & Infrastructure
HCR2025 - Division; Maricopa county; new counties
Sponsor
Rep. Alexander Kolodin (R)
Summary
The 2024 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend ARS pertaining to the location and boundaries of counties. Breaks Maricopa County into three counties – Maricopa, Mesquite, and Saguaro counties – and defines the boundaries of the new counties. Requires counties with changes to continue in their existing form through a transition period of not more than three years, and the Boards of Supervisors in the three counties will be elected at a special election within 120 days after the effective date of this Act. Stipulates that current Maricopa County supervisors will continue in their elected capacities for the remainder of their terms and if a currently elected supervisor is located within Mesquite or Saguaro County, that supervisor will continue their currently elected term in the new county that their district is located. Establishes an Intercounty Oversight and Accountability Board for the transition period, to oversee community colleges, and that special districts will function within the county each is located. Requires the elected Boards of Supervisors to develop administrative processes to determine the county seat, shared use agreements of capital assets, and elections of unfilled county seats in accordance with state law. Requires the legislative council staff to prepare proposed legislation conforming the ARS to the provisions of this act for consideration in the Fifty-Seventh Legislature, First Regular Session.
Comments
1/12 added to LRR
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/16/2024 at 11:59 AM
1/16 LRR recommends opposing
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/16/2024 at 11:59 AM
1/19 PA approves opposition
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/19/2024 at 3:10 PM
Last Action
2024-01-24 H – House 2nd Read
SB1003 - Prohibition; photo radar
Sponsor
Sen. Wendy Rogers (R)
Summary
Prohibits the use of “photo enforcement systems” (defined) by law enforcement and local authorities to enforce traffic laws. Contains a legislative intent clause.
Comments
1/9 added to TI
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/10/2024 at 10:20 AM
1/23 TI recommends opposition
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/23/2024 at 10:16 AM
2/2 PA approved opposition
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/2/2024 at 2:19 PM
Last Action
2024-02-20 H – Hearing Scheduled – 02/20/2024 – Second Reading, Floor 02/20/2024 – Second Reading, Floor
SB1004 - Agricultural land; foreign ownership; violation
Sponsor
Sen. Wendy Rogers (R)
Summary
Establishes the Office of Agricultural Intelligence within the Arizona Department of Agriculture and lays out a series of entities that are prohibited from purchasing, acquiring or taking “control” (defined) of the title or any interest in “agricultural lands” (defined) or land primarily used for timber harvest, mineral extraction, gravel making or other natural resource production. The office is responsible for administration and enforcement of laws related to the prohibition of foreign ownership of Arizona land and headed by a designee of the director of the Arizona Department of Agriculture. The office will investigate, analyze and collect information relating to the violation of the prohibition and work with the Arizona Attorney General on action against violators of the prohibition. Entities prohibited from land ownership include: agents of a “designated country” (defined), agents of a company or legal entity with majority control by citizens of a designated country, individuals who are citizens of a designated country or whose operations are headquartered in a designated country. Lawful permanent residents of the United States are exempt from the list of prohibited entities. Requires those in violation to divest interest in the land within 2 years of the effective date. Those in knowing violation of the prohibition are guilty of a class 6 felony.
Comments
1/9 added to AEW
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/10/2024 at 10:20 AM
1/17 AEW recommends opposing
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/17/2024 at 10:10 AM
1/19 PA approves opposition
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/19/2024 at 3:04 PM
Last Action
2024-02-19 S – Hearing Scheduled – 02/20/2024 – Caucus, Floor 02/20/2024 – Caucus, Floor
SB1005 - Public monies; ideology training; prohibition
Sponsor
Sen. Jake Hoffman (R)
Summary
Prohibits a public entity from requiring an employee to participate in “diversity, equity and inclusion” (DEI) programs (defined), spending public funds on DEI contracts, programs, technology, supplies, services, or employment, and promoting any DEI oriented theories as that public entity’s official position. Allows for employees forced to do any of the above to bring an action against the public entity.
Comments
1/9 added to LRR
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/10/2024 at 10:20 AM
1/16 LRR recommends opposing
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/16/2024 at 12:00 PM
1/19 PA approves opposition
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/19/2024 at 3:11 PM
Last Action
2024-02-20 H – Hearing Scheduled – 02/20/2024 – Second Reading, Floor 02/20/2024 – Second Reading, Floor
SB1010 - Vehicle mileage; tracking; tax; prohibitions
Sponsor
Sen. Jake Hoffman (R)
Summary
Prohibits a city, town, county or political subdivision from considering or establishing Vehicles Miles Travel Reduction goals for use with state projects; or track or maintain a record of personal vehicle miles of travel records (via odometer readings, cameras, or any other means of recording) of any person; or impose any mileage fee or tax on miles traveled by an individual in a motor vehicle.
Comments
1/9 added to TI
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/10/2024 at 10:21 AM
1/23 TI recommends opposition
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 1/23/2024 at 10:16 AM
2/2 PA approved opposition
Jillian Kahan (jkahn@phoenixchamber.com) on 2/2/2024 at 2:19 PM
Last Action
2024-01-30 S – Senate Minority Caucus – Y
SB1011 - General plan; transportation; independent study
Sponsor
Sen. Jake Hoffman (R)
Summary
Eliminates the requirement of routes, parking and street crossing areas for bicycles in municipal plans. Requires municipal plans not include policies or projects that reduce motor vehicle traffic system capacity and that any plan components that affect the level of service on an arterial street be subject to an independent, emergency vehicle impact study.
Comments
1/9 added toTI
1/23 TI recommends opposition
2/2 PA approved opposition
Last Action
2024-01-23 H – Removed from Hearing Agenda – 01/29/2024, 2:00 PM – Senate TTMC, SHR 2 01/29/2024 2:00 PM – Senate TTMC, SHR 2
SB1012 - Transportation system performance; ADOT
Sponsor
Sen. Jake Hoffman (R)
Summary
Amends existing requirements to cover the development of performance metrics and the use of said metrics in board presentation material for the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) to include mobility, integration of modes of travel, and safety improvements. Requires ADOT to use new weighting metrics for deciding on highway and transit products that include weighting congestion reduction and increased mobility at 40% each for highway projects and safety improvements/reduction in roadway fatalities at 20% for highway projects. For transit projects, ridership on each route may not be weighted lower than 70% of the system average. The ridership minimum may be weighted at 50% of the system average if the lines are contracted to a private operator. Prohibits the ADOT from considering or adopting a motor vehicle travel mile reduction target, or using metrics that provide benefits based on race, color or ethnicity.
Comments
1/9 added to TI
1/23 TI recommends opposition
2/2 PA approved opposition
Last Action
2024-01-30 S – Senate Minority Caucus – Y
SB1014 - Business; discrimination prohibition; social criteria
Sponsor
Sen. Jake Hoffman (R)
Summary
Prohibits financial institutions, insurers and credit reporting agencies from discriminating based on political affiliation, any social credit or other type of environmental or governmental score. In order to offer investments containing subjective standards, the standards must be fully disclosed and explained to potential customers or investors before entering into a contract. Declares this issue a matter of statewide concern
Comments
1/9 added to LRR
1/16 LRR recommends opposing
1/19 PA approves opposition
Last Action
2024-02-01 H – Transmit to House
SB1044 - Arizona commerce authority; repeal
Sponsor
Sen. Jake Hoffman (R)
Summary
Eliminates the Arizona Commerce Authority which provides private sector leadership in growing the state’s economy, expanding opportunities and employment.
Comments
1/9 added to LRR
1/16 LRR recommends opposing
1/19 PA approves opposition
Last Action
2024-01-10 S – Senate 2nd Read
SB1046 - Pet dealers; state preemption; repeal
Sponsor
Sen. Thomas “T.J.” Shope (R)
Summary
Repeals the ability of a city, town or county to enforce an ordinance relating to pet dealers and sales of pets.
Comments
1/10 added to LRR
1/16 LRR recommends opposing
1/19 PA approves opposition
Last Action
2024-01-09 S – Introduced
SB1070 - Virtual credit cards; payment method
Sponsor
Sen. Thomas “T.J.” Shope (R)
Summary
Requires a health insurer accept tangible checks as a form of acceptable payment and if the provider opts out of a method of payment, that decision remains in effect until the provider opts back into the prior method of payment or a new contract is executed.
Comments
1/11 added to IH
1/22 IH recommends opposition
2/2 PA approved opposition
Last Action
2024-02-19 S – Hearing Scheduled – 02/20/2024 – Caucus, Floor 02/20/2024 – Caucus, Floor
SB1083 - Mental illness; medication; authorization
Sponsor
Sen. Thomas “T.J.” Shope (R)
Summary
For the purpose of behavioral health services and the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, medications that are prescribed to address a mental disorder are not subject to prior authorization for persons who are at least 18 years of age if a list of specified conditions apply, including that the medication is prescribed to prevent or treat any of a list of qualifying mental disorders, the medication is a covered benefit, and the prescription does not exceed labeled dosages approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Comments
1/18 added to IH
1/22 IH recommends opposition
2/2 PA approved opposition
Last Action
2024-02-07 S – W/D – Senate Finance and Commerce – Senate Finance and Commerce
SB1123 - Critical infrastructure; prohibited agreements
Sponsor
Sen. Wendy Rogers (R)
Summary
Prohibits a business or governmental entity in the state from entering into an agreement involving “critical infrastructure” (defined) with a “company” (defined) if under the agreement, the company, directly or indirectly, could access or control critical infrastructure unless required for product warranty or support, or if the company is owned or controlled by the governments of China, Iran, North Korea or Russia, or that is headquartered in China, Iran, North Korea or Russia. Permits exceptions if the United States Committee on Foreign Investment or its successor committee determines there are no unresolved national security concerns regarding the company or the transaction that provided access to the USA. Permits the Governor to designate a country as a critical infrastructure threat in the state in coordination with the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
Comments
1/18 added to LRR
2/5 LRR recommends opposing
2/16 PA approved opposition
Last Action
2024-02-20 H – Transmit to House
SB1152 - Arizona state university; appropriation reduction
Sponsor
Sen. Anthony Kern (R)
Summary
Reduces the appropriated amount to the Arizona State University by $548,865,100 and transfers those monies to the state general fund in that amount or in the amount of monies remaining from unexpended and unencumbered funds appropriated in 2023.
Comments
1/18 added to EW
1/22 EW recommends opposition
2/2 PA approved opposition
Last Action
2024-01-23 S – Senate 2nd Read
SB1153 - Regulatory costs; rulemaking; legislative ratification
Sponsor
Sen. Anthony Kern (R)
Summary
Requires any proposed rule that will increase regulatory costs by more than $500,000 within five years of implementation to be ratified through legislation. Requires the proposed rule be submitted to the Administrative Rules Oversight Committee no later than 30 days before the next regular legislative session and the Committee to submit the proposed rule to the legislature as soon as is practicable. Permits any member of the legislature to introduce the rule and exempts the rule from provisions covered under time and manner of rule making laws. Prohibits an agency from filing a final rule with the Secretary of State before obtaining legislative approval and if the legislature does not ratify the proposed rule in that legislative session, the agency is required to terminate the proposed rule by publishing a Notice of Termination in the register. Exempts emergency rules and the Corporation Commission. All rules that fall into this classification of rules are determined upon the effective date of this bill to be void and unenforceable without legislative ratification.
Comments
1/18 added to LRR
2/5 LRR recommends opposing
2/16 PA approved opposition
Last Action
2024-02-16 H – Transmit to House
SB1156 - Concealed weapons; notice; repeal
Sponsor
Sen. Janae Shamp (R)
Summary
Permits an individual to carry a concealed handgun on the premises of a licensee who is an on sale retailer provided the person has a permit issued pursuant to the concealed weapons laws of the state, and does not consume spiritous liquors. Requires that an individual who possesses a license to carry concealed carry the permit with them at all times as required by any applicable law.
Comments
1/18 added to EW
1/22 EW recommends opposition
2/2 PA approved opposition
Last Action
2024-01-25 S – Senate 2nd Read
SB1164 - Pharmacy benefits; coverage; exemptions
Sponsor
Sen. Janae Shamp (R)
Summary
Prohibits a Pharmacy Benefits Manager who has entered an agreement with a “health care insurer” (defined) to provide pharmacy benefit management services to covered individuals, from limiting or excluding coverage of a prescription drug for any covered individual who is medically stable on a specific prescription drug as determined by the covered individual’s prescribing health care professional if the prescription drug was previously approved by the Pharmacy Benefits Manager or health care insurer and the covered individual continues to be an enrollee of the healthcare insurer that the Pharmacy Benefits Manager has contracted with to provide pharmacy benefit management services. Requires the Pharmacy Benefits Manager to continue coverage of a covered individual’s prescription drug through the last day of the covered individual’s eligibility under their health benefit plan, including through any open enrollment. Prohibits a Pharmacy Benefits Manager or health care insurer from limiting or reducing the maximum coverage for prescription drug benefits, increasing cost sharing for a covered prescription drug, moving a prescription drug to a more restrictive formulary, or removing a prescription drug from a formulary unless the US FDA revokes approval for the drug or the prescription drug manufacturer notifies the US FDA of a manufacturing discontinuation or potential discontinuation. Requires a Pharmacy Benefits Manager, insurer, or Utilization Review Agent to develop and manage a prescription coverage exemption determination process to ensure continuity of care, and defines timelines and deadlines for submissions, notifications, and responses. Requires the healthcare insurer, Pharmacy Benefits Manager, or Utilization Review Agent to provide the covered individual or the covered individual’s prescribing healthcare professional with any reasons for a denial of a coverage exemption and permits the covered individual or their authorized representatives to appeal any determination to deny coverage exemption. Provides a summary of the appeal process, and the outcomes dependent upon the results. This Act applies to contracts entered, amended, extended, or renewed from December 31, 2024 onward.
Comments
1/18 added to IH
1/22 IH recommends opposition
2/2 PA approved opposition
Last Action
2024-02-14 S – Hearing Scheduled – 02/20/2024, 2:00 PM – Senate APPROP, SHR 109 02/20/2024 2:00 PM – Senate APPROP, SHR 109
SB1165 - Pharmacy audit; procedures; prohibition
Sponsor
Sen. Janae Shamp (R)
Summary
Requires an auditing entity when conducting an audit to not audit the claims of another auditing entity or reverse a finding of discrepancies if the dispensed quantity is correct, supply invoices and government codes all match up, the proper paperwork and reports are present, hi and quantities dispensed match all appropriate inventories and invoices. Prohibits a Pharmacy Benefits Manager from reimbursing a nonaffiliated pharmacy in an amount less than the amount reimbursed for an “affiliated pharmacy” (defined) for providing the same product. Requires the Pharmacy Benefits Manager to submit an annual report to the Arizona Department of Health Services that details the difference in reimbursement amounts paid to an affiliated pharmacy and a nonaffiliated pharmacy for providing the same product.
Comments
1/18 added to IH
1/22 IH recommends opposition
2/2 PA approved opposition
Last Action
2024-02-19 S – Hearing Scheduled – 02/20/2024 – Caucus, Floor 02/20/2024 – Caucus, Floor
SB1167 - Social credit; discrimination; financial services
Sponsor
Sen. John Kavanagh (R)
Summary
Prohibits a “financial institution” (defined) from discriminating against a customer in providing “financial services” (defined), or to agree, conspire, or coordinate, directly or indirectly, through an intermediary, a third party, another “person” (defined), or a group of persons, to engage in any activity that is prohibited by this law. Permits a customer who has been refused service, has had restricted service, or a termination of service by a financial institution to submit a request within 90 days asking the financial institution to provide a written statement of the specific reasons the financial institution refused to provide, restricted or terminated service with the customer. Permits the customer to file a request by telephone, United States mail, or email and requires the financial institution to respond with specific reasons for refusing, restricting, or terminating service with the customer, through the United States mail and email within 14 days after receiving the customer’s request. Requires the response to include a detailed explanation for the customer action that includes a description of any of the customer’s speech, religious exercise, business activity with a particular industry, and any other conduct that was the basis of the denial or termination of service. Requires that included in the response there must be a copy of the terms of service agreed to by the customer and the financial institution and a citation to the specific provisions of the terms of service that the financial institution relied on in making their decision. Empowers the Attorney General to investigate the financial institution if it is determined that the financial institution has engaged in, is engaging in, or is about to engage in, any violation of this bill, and, if after the investigation, the Attorney General determines that aspects of this bill have been violated, the Attorney General may bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction. Permits any person harmed by a violation of this bill to initiate a civil action to recover actual damages, or $10,000, whichever is greater, for each violation, and if the Trier of Fact finds that the violation was willful, damages may be increased to an amount of up to three times the actual damages sustained, or $30,000, whichever is greater. Requires a court to award a prevailing plaintiff reasonable attorney fees and court costs. Permits any person harmed by a violation of this bill to obtain remedies that include a temporary or permanent injunction, a restraining order, or any other necessary remedy to enforce the provisions in this bill. Entitles the bill the Equality in Financial Services Act.
Comments
1/22 added to BT
2/5 BT recommends opposition
2/16 PA approved opposition
Last Action
2024-02-16 H – Transmit to House
SB1198 - Disruption; educational institution; concealed weapon
Sponsor
Sen. Wendy Rogers (R)
Summary
Prohibits the governing board of any university, college or community college from enacting or enforcing any policy or rule that prohibited the possession of a concealed weapon by a person who possessed a valid concealed weapons permit, or that prohibited the transportation or storage of a firearm.
Comments
1/24 added to EW
2/12 EW recommends opposition
2/16 PA approved opposition
Last Action
2024-02-16 H – Transmit to House
SB1208 - Critical telecommunications infrastructure; construction requirements
Sponsor
Sen. Wendy Rogers (R)
Summary
Requires a critical telecommunications infrastructure located within, or that is serving the state to be constructed without any equipment manufactured by a federally banned corporation or any equipment that is banned by the federal government, manufactured in or by a foreign adversary, state-owned enterprise with a foreign adversary or is owned by a foreign adversary or a foreign adversary domiciled company. Requires any equipment that qualifies under the above definition to be removed, permanently disabled, and replaced and stipulates that a telecommunications provider that complies with that order does not have to obtain any additional permits provided the affected agency or service is notified of the change and that the replacement equipment or parts are similar to existing equipment or parts. Requires all telecommunications providers providing service in the state register with the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) and permits the ACC to charge a registration filing fee. Requires a registering company to provide all requested details on an official form the ACC creates and for the registering company to keep all required documentations as requested by the ACC and to notify the ACC if any of that information changes within 60 days after the change. Requires each registered service provider to certify by January 1 of each year that the provider is in compliance with this legislation and stipulates that violation of this provision is subject to a civil penalty between $10,000 and $100,000 per day for noncompliance. Prohibits any provider in violation of this legislation from receiving state or local monies for the development or management of critical telecommunications infrastructure projects and from receiving any federal monies for work in the state. Effective date is January 1, 2025 and entitles the Act the “Secure Telecommunications Act of 2024.”
Comments
1/23 added to TI
1/23 TI recommends opposition
2/2 PA approved opposition
Last Action
2024-02-13 S – Senate Minority Caucus – Y
SB1292 - Maricopa county; division; new counties
Sponsor
Sen. Jake Hoffman (R)
Summary
Divides Maricopa County into four counties by modifying the Maricopa County boundaries and adding three new counties: Hohokam County, Mogollon County, and O’odham County. Maricopa County operations will continue in their existing form through a transition period of up to three years after the effective date of this legislation. The boards of supervisors of Hohokam, Mogollon, and O’odham Counties will be elected at a special election held within 120 days after the effective date of this legislation. Currently elected Maricopa County Supervisors continue in their capacity for the remainder of their term in whichever county their supervisory district is located. The elected boards of supervisors in the three new counties will determine an application process for municipalities to apply to be the county seat, which will be determined at a special election to be held within 120 days from the election of the boards of supervisors. The four counties are authorized to enter into a ten-year shared use agreement for the use of existing shared capital assets. The four counties are required to enter into an intergovernmental agreement for the continued operation of community colleges for at least ten years after the effective date of this legislation. Effective January 1, 2024.
Comments
1/24 added to LRR and PA
1/19 PA approves opposition to HCR 2025 – Division; Maricopa county; new counties
Last Action
2024-02-19 S – Hearing Scheduled – 02/20/2024 – Caucus, Floor 02/20/2024 – Caucus, Floor
SB1304 - ABOR; postsecondary institutions; policies
Sponsor
Sen. Anthony Kern (R)
Summary
Requires Arizona universities to post information (course title, syllabus, instructor’s name, vitae and list of published works) about each class on the academic unit’s website before classes begin and information (syllabi, student statistics, meeting minutes, announcements) about the academic unit. Requires Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) to enforce policies and procedures. Requires ABOR to make programs that award honors endorsements available for all pupils who are enrolled in an Arizona school district, charter school or private school. Requires each institution under ABOR’s jurisdiction to annually submit a report demonstrating the institution’s compliance with mandates regarding the display of American flags, the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights in every classroom. Specifies that any delegation of duty by ABOR does not affect its responsibility to execute its duties. Requires ABOR to adopt personnel policies that (1) require all officers and employees to protect the rights of students, administrators, faculty members and other employees under the constitutions of Arizona and the United State; (2) prohibit the president, administrators, faculty members and other employees from retaliating against any individual for exercising the rights protected under the constitutions of Arizona and the United State; and (3) require the president of each university to adopt and enforce these requirements. Requires than an officer or employee be removed for violation of these personnel policies. Changes the article heading of title 15, chapter 14, article 6, Arizona Revised Statutes, from “students’ rights” to “students’ and employees’ rights” and amends the article to apply to administrators, faculty members and other employees in addition to students. Specifies that the required policy on free expression must be enforceable. Clarifies that restrictions on speech must be both viewpoint-neutral and content-neutral. Prohibits penalty or retaliation for assembly and expressive activity. An investigation of an administrator, faculty member or employee regarding alleged infringement on the rights of other persons to engage in or listen to expressive activity requires notification to the person of the specific allegations and a reasonable opportunity to respond and disclosure of all conclusions and recommendations relating to the investigation before submitting the final report. The final report and recommendations must include any response from the administrator, faculty member or employee who is the subject of the investigation. Provides a right to active assistance of counsel if disciplinary proceeding may result in suspension for more than 30 days, expulsion, or termination of employment. Requires ABOR and each community college district governing board to (1) publish all policies, regulation and other materials related to free expression on campus on websites, in handbooks, and in orientation program materials; (2) develop materials, programs and procedures to ensure an “individual who has disciplinary authority” (defined) understands the policies, regulation and materials and the school’s responsibilities.
Comments
1/26 added to EW
2/12 EW recommends opposition
2/16 PA approved opposition
Last Action
2024-02-13 S – Senate Minority Caucus – Y
SB1305 - Public universities; posting requirements
Sponsor
Sen. Anthony Kern (R)
Summary
Requires Arizona universities to post information (course title, syllabus, instructor’s name, vitae and list of published works) about each class on the academic unit’s website before classes begin and information (syllabi, student statistics, meeting minutes, announcements) about the academic unit. Requires Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) to enforce policies and procedures.
Comments
1/26 added to EW
2/12 EW recommends opposition
2/16 PA approved opposition
Last Action
2024-02-13 S – Senate Minority Caucus – Y
SB1307 - Postsecondary institutions; free expression; policies
Sponsor
Sen. Anthony Kern (R)
Summary
Requires Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) to adopt personnel policies that require all officers and employees to protect the rights of students, administrators, faculty members and other employees under the constitutions of Arizona and the United States. Prohibits the president, administrators, faculty members and other employees from retaliating against any individual for exercising the rights protected under the constitutions of Arizona and the United States; and requires the president of each university to adopt and enforce these requirements. Specifies that the required policy on free expression must be enforceable. Clarifies that restrictions on speech must be both viewpoint-neutral and content-neutral. Prohibits penalty or retaliation for assembly and expressive activity. An investigation of an administrator, faculty member or employee regarding alleged infringement on the rights of other persons to engage in or listen to expressive activity requires notification to the person of the specific allegations and a reasonable opportunity to respond and disclosure of all conclusions and recommendations relating to the investigation before submitting the final report. Requires that the final report and recommendations include any response from the administrator, faculty member or employee who is the subject of the investigation. Provides a right to active assistance of counsel if disciplinary proceeding may result in suspension for more than 30 days, expulsion, or termination of employment. Requires ABOR and each community college district governing board to publish all policies, regulation and other materials related to free expression on campus on websites, in handbooks, and in orientation program materials; develop materials, programs and procedures to ensure an “individual who has disciplinary authority” (defined) understands the policies, regulation and materials and the school’s responsibilities.
Comments
1/26 added to EW
2/12 EW recommends opposition
2/16 PA approved opposition
Last Action
2024-02-13 S – Senate Minority Caucus – Y
SB1337 - Financial services; social credit score
Sponsor
Sen. Frank Carroll (R)
Summary
Prohibits a “financial institution” (defined) from discriminating, or agreeing with another to discriminate, in the provision of financial services by use of a social credit score. Defines “Social Credit Score” to mean any analysis, rating, scoring, list or tabulation evaluating religious exercise, belief or affiliation, protected speech, actions related to greenhouse gas emissions, failure to conduct an audit or provide a quota, preference or benefit related to race, diversity or gender, failure to assist in obtaining abortion or gender reassignment services, or participation in lawful business associations/activities related to fossil fuels or firearms. Exempts a financial institution’s evaluation of financial risk associated with activities related to fossil fuels and firearms if its standards are publicly disclosed. Allows a customer who has been refused service to request specific reasons within 90 days. Requires the financial institution to respond within 14 days with a detailed explanation of the refusal, a copy of the terms of service, and a citation to the specific terms of service on which the financial institution relied.
Comments
1/26 added to BT
2/5 BT recommends opposition
2/16 PA approved opposition
Last Action
2024-01-31 S – Senate 2nd Read
SB1339 - Regulatory costs; rulemaking; ratification
Sponsor
Sen. Frank Carroll (R)
Summary
Prohibits a proposed rule that is estimated to increase regulatory costs in Arizona in excess of $500,000 within five years after implementation from becoming effective until the Legislature ratifies the proposed rule. Requires the agency to submit the proposed rule to the Arizona Administrative Rules Oversight Committee at least 30 days before the legislative session and the Committee to submit it to the legislature as soon as practicable. Permits any member of the legislature to introduce ratifying legislation. Exempts the proposed rule from a deadline imposed elsewhere. Prohibits the filing of a final rule with the Arizona Secretary of State before ratification. Requires termination of the proposed rulemaking if not ratified during the current legislative session. Emergency rules are exempt.
Comments
1/26 added to LRR
2/5 LRR recommends opposition
2/16 PA approved opposition
Last Action
2024-01-31 S – Senate 2nd Read
SB1343 - Agency review; rules; automatic expiration
Sponsor
Sen. Warren Petersen (R)
Summary
Requires the use of actual impacts and costs from the last five years, rather than only using estimated impacts and costs. as the basis for any calculation made by an agency to prepare its report analyzing the effectiveness of its rules. Requires automatic expiration of any rule regarding occupational licensure at the conclusion of the five-year review unless the agency performs the required review and readopts the code chapter, publishes an evaluation of the burdens on similar occupational licenses in states that border Arizona, justifies any instance where Arizona imposes a greater burden, and publishes a report on the agency’s website with analyses and responses to public comments. Automatic expiration does not apply to rules that are required to comply with federal law or to receive federal monies, are adopted pursuant to rulemaking authority under the Arizona constitution, or are adopted by a regulating entity that is directly managed by an elected official in Arizona.
Comments
1/26 added to LRR
2/5 LRR recommends opposition
2/16 PA approved opposition
Last Action
2024-02-19 S – Hearing Scheduled – 02/20/2024 – Caucus, Floor 02/20/2024 – Caucus, Floor
SB1403 - Designated countries; land ownership; prohibition
Sponsor
Sen. Janae Shamp (R)
Summary
Prohibits a “foreign principal” (defined) from a “designated country” (defined) from, directly or indirectly, purchasing, leasing, owning, acquiring by grant, or device, or have any other interest in real property in the state. Requires the Arizona Attorney General to enforce this legislation into, if they reasonably suspect a violation of this legislation, initiate an action in Superior Court in the county in which the real property is located. Requires the Superior Court, upon ascertaining that this legislation has been violated, to enter an order that states the court’s findings, divests the person’s interest, and directs the Board of Supervisors to sell the property in compliance with state law, except that the Board of Supervisors shall forward any balance remaining after paying taxes, interest, penalties, fees, and costs, to the State Treasurer for deposit in the state general fund. Excludes a title insurer, title agent, escrow agent, or real estate licensee from being held liable for any violation of this legislation and stipulates that this legislation may not be the basis for a title insurance claim for any title insurance policy issued for property in the state.
Comments
1/19 PA approved opposition to HB 2407 Foreign entities; land ownership; prohibition
2/5 AEW recommends opposition
2/16 PA approved opposition
Last Action
2024-02-14 S – DP – Senate Military Affairs, Public Safety and Border Security – Senate Military Affairs, Public Safety and Border Security
SB1465 - K-5 teachers; literacy endorsement; requirements
Sponsor
Sen. Ken Bennett (R)
Summary
Specifies that the literacy endorsement required to be established by the Arizona State Board of Education (SBE) beginning August 1, 2025, must be a voluntary literacy endorsement. Removes the requirement for a certificated teacher who provides K-5 literacy instruction to obtain a literacy endorsement.
Comments
1/30 added to EW
2/12 EW recommends opposition
2/16 PA approved opposition
Last Action
2024-02-19 S – Hearing Scheduled – 02/20/2024 – Caucus, Floor 02/20/2024 – Caucus, Floor
SB1477 - Political bias; grade challenge department
Sponsor
Sen. Anthony Kern (R)
Summary
Establishes the Grade Challenge Department within the Arizona Board of Regents (ABR) and requires the department to have a location at each “public university” (defined) and to hear challenges from public university students regarding grades received in any class or on any assignment if a student alleges a grade was awarded because of political bias. Defines the membership of the department as volunteers chosen by the ABR and directs them to hold hearings for public university students challenging a grade based on political bias. Permits the department, upon a conclusion that a grade was awarded because of political bias to require the involved faculty member to regrade the assignment or reevaluate the student’s overall class grade consistent with the department’s guidance. Permits the student to appeal a decision of the department to the ABR if they feel the department wrongly dismissed a challenge or did not adequately consider the facts of the challenge and the ABR to prescribe the same remedies or to uphold the initial finding of the department.
Comments
1/29 added to EW
2/12 EW recommends opposition
2/16 PA approved opposition
Last Action
2024-02-19 S – Hearing Scheduled – 02/20/2024 – Caucus, Floor 02/20/2024 – Caucus, Floor
SB1498 - Insurance; lienholder; third-party liability
Sponsor
Sen. J.D. Mesnard (R)
Summary
Removes the stipulation that the “amount actually collectible” (defined) from medical, surgical and hospital benefits paid is the total recovery cost less reasonable and necessary expenses, including attorney fees actually expended in securing the recovery.
Comments
1/30 added to IH
2/2 PA approved opposition
Last Action
2024-02-12 S – HELD – Senate Finance and Commerce – Senate Finance and Commerce
SB1500 - Drones; prohibition; autonomous vehicles
Sponsor
Sen. David C. Farnsworth (R)
Summary
Prohibits any “light detection and ranging” (defined) equipment manufactured in or by a company domiciled, or owned by a company domiciled, in a “country of concern” (defined) (CoC) from being used for any new “state infrastructure” (defined) constructed in Arizona or included in procurement made by an agency or a political subdivision of the state. Requires any existing state infrastructure that is currently using prohibited light detection and ranging equipment to remove and replace the equipment within 90 days of the effective date of this legislation. Requires any existing state infrastructure that is currently using prohibited light detection and ranging equipment to remove and replace the equipment within 90 days of the effective date of this legislation. Preempts an autonomous vehicle that includes any light detection and ranging equipment manufactured in or by a company domiciled in a CoC from being issued any certification, license or regulatory approval concerning the vehicle’s approval, use or operation in Arizona. Prohibits any state, county, local or municipal governmental entity (agency) from purchasing, acquiring or using a drone, or any related equipment, produced by a manufacturer domiciled in, owned or controlled by a CoC a company owned by or domiciled in a CoC, except if an “agency” (defined) weighs the goals of the research against the risk to any networks or data when using a drone, uses the drone for research and accountability purposes only; and provides written notice stating the intended purpose of the use, the participants and any benefits of the research to the Arizona Department of Homeland Security (AZDOHS) at least 30 days before using a drone. Provides further provisions under which drones may be used (more)
Comments
1/30 added to TI
2/13 TI recommends opposition
2/16 PA approved opposition
Last Action
2024-02-13 S – Senate Minority Caucus – Y
SB1637 - Electric vehicle charging stations
Sponsor
Sen. Frank Carroll (R)
Summary
Prohibits an “electricity supplier” (defined) from owning or operating “electric vehicle charging stations” (defined) but allows an electricity supplier to own and operate make-ready infrastructure necessary for electric vehicle charging station operation. Exempts, from the prohibition, an electric vehicle charging station that an electricity supplier constructed, provided, owned, operated or maintained before the general effective date. Allows an affiliate of an electricity supplier to provide, own, operate or maintain electric vehicle charging stations. Contains legislative findings.
Comments
1/30 added to AEW
2/5 AEW recommends opposition
2/16 PA approved opposition
Last Action
2024-02-19 S – PFC – Senate Rules – Senate Rules
SCR1001 - Photo radar prohibition
Sponsor
Sen. Wendy Rogers (R)
Summary
Bans local authorities and state agencies from using automated photo enforcement systems to identify excessive speed violations or failures to obey traffic control devices. More.
Comments
1/9 added to TI
1/23 TI recommends opposition
2/2 PA approved opposition
Last Action
2024-02-12 S – FAILED – Senate Transportation, Technology and Missing Children – Senate Transportation, Technology and Missing Children
SCR1002 - Prohibit tax; monitoring; vehicle mileage
Sponsor
Sen. Jake Hoffman (R)
Summary
The 2024 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state constitution to prohibit the imposition of a tax or fee based on vehicle miles traveled and prohibit the creation of any rule or law to monitor or limit the miles traveled in a motor vehicle.
Comments
1/9 added to TI
1/23 TI recommends opposition
2/2 PA approved opposition
Last Action
2024-02-05 S – RETAINED – Senate Committee of the Whole – Senate Committee of the Whole
SCR1007 - Firearms; contracts; prohibited practices
Sponsor
Sen. Frank Carroll (R)
Summary
The 2024 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend Title 35, Chapter 2, Article 4 to prohibit a “public entity” (defined) from entering into a contract with a value of over $100,000 with a “company” (defined) to acquire or dispose of services, supplies, information technology or construction unless the contract stipulates via written certification that it will not “discriminate” (defined) against a “firearm” (defined) entity or firearm trade association, or adopting a procurement, an investment or other policy that has the effect of inducing or requiring a person or company to discriminate against a “firearm entity” (defined) or “firearm trade association” (defined.) This excludes a sole source contract or if the company does not receive a responsive bid from a company that is able to provide the written certification or contracts entered into before the effective date. Sets the repeal date for January 1, 2033.
Comments
1/10 added to EW
1/22 EW recommends opposition
2/2 PA approved opposition
Last Action
2024-02-01 H – Transmit to House
SCR1012 - Rulemaking; legislative ratification; regulatory costs
Sponsor
Sen. Anthony Kern (R)
Summary
The 2024 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the ARS to require that any proposed rule that increases regulatory costs by more than $500,000 within five years of implementation may not be implemented or adopted without the legislature ratifying the rule and if the legislature does not ratify the rule, the rule is to be terminated via a Notice of Termination in the register.
Comments
1/18 added to LRR
2/5 LRR recommends opposition
2/16 PA approved opposition
Last Action
2024-02-15 S – DPA – Senate Committee of the Whole – Senate Committee of the Whole
SCR1022 - Practice of law; legislative authority
Sponsor
Sen. Anthony Kern (R)
Summary
The 2024 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state constitution to grant the legislature the authority to “regulate practice of law” and to stipulate that legislative enactments supersede conflicting court rules and regulations.
Comments
1/26 added to LRR
2/5 LRR recommends opposition
2/16 PA approved opposition
Last Action
2024-02-16 S – Hearing Scheduled – 02/19/2024 – Committee of the Whole, Floor 02/19/2024 – Committee of the Whole, Floor