SB1437 – PUBLIC RECORD REPORT

March 18, 2016March 18, 2016

SPENDING, TAXATION, AND SCHOOL MATTERS MAIN ISSUES THIS WEEK AT THE AZ LEGISLATURE

Legislative action report on bills SB1351, SB1423, SB1523, HB2484, HB2691, HCR2043, SB1437, HB2484, HB2635, SB1377, HB2300

SPECIAL NOTICE: The 2016 session is rapidly approaching conclusion. We at the AZRRT are finished with alerts on standing committee hearings and RTS testimony. During the remaining days we will concentrate on bills scheduled for COW hearings, 3^rd Reading votes, and final votes. If you know of any specific bills that need special attention, please let us know via a reply to this e-mail.

(*) For full info on any bill, click on the bill number column.
To see exactly how every legislator voted, click on the Results column.
Make a note of this information because it could be very valuable at election time, to evaluate whether candidates’ campaign rhetoric is supported or contradicted by their actions.

The latest results of actions on bills that we are watching, as reported on www.azleg.gov, are as follows:

*BILL # ()**	SHORT TITLE or WHAT THE BILL DOES	WHERE	*RESULTS ()**
SB1351	schools; elections; ballot arguments; exclusion	HOUSE ELECTIONS	P-5-0-0
SB1423	gold and silver coins; taxation	HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS	P-6-2-0
SB1523	truth in taxation; levy increases	HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS	P-6-3-0
HB2484	estimates; state budget; notice TRUTH IN SPENDING	SENATE APPROPRIATIONS	P-5-3-0
HB2691	refugee resettlement; procedures; audit	SENATE FEDERALISM, MANDATES AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY	P-5-2-0
HCR2043	initiative, referendum; vote percentage requirements	SENATE FEDERALISM, MANDATES AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY	P-4-3-0
SB1437	national defense laws; prohibited actions	HOUSE FEDERALISM AND STATE’S RIGHTS	P-4-3-0
HB2484	estimates; state budget; notice TRUTH IN SPENDING	SENATE GOVERNMENT	P-4-3-0
HB2635	municipalities; taxes and fees; notification TRUTH IN TAXATION	SENATE GOVERNMENT	P-7-0-0
SB1377	sentence enhancements; unlawful presence; release WOULD REDUCE THE NUMBER OF ILLEGAL ALIENS COMMITTING CRIMES	HOUSE MILITARY AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC SAFETY	P-5-3-0
HB2300	firearms; prohibited governmental activities	SENATE MANDATES, FEDERALISM AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY	P-4-3-0

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March 4, 2016March 4, 2016

TRANSPARENCY IN GOVERNMENT GETS MIXED RESULTS THIS WEEK

Action taken on bills followed this week, HB2583, HB2088, HB2551, SB1280, SB1437, SB1452, SB1519, HB2544, HB2402, HB2447, SB1455.

HB2551 – Transparency, school bonds, overrides, funding sources – lost in the House 3^rd Reading when 8 Republicans joined Democrats in torpedoing it. They were ACKERLEY, BOYER, RIVERO, SHOPE, CARTER, COLEMAN, PRATT, and ROBSON
HB2583 – Transparency in open meetings – also torpedoed by Republicans that joined Democrats. They were FANN, WENNINGER, ALLEN J, COLEMAN, PRATT, ROBSON, and FARNSWORTH.
HB2402 – Transparency, bond election pamphlet must contain disclosure of tax impact. Passed in the Senate Government Committee.

(*) For full info on any bill, click on the bill number column. To see exactly how every legislator voted, click on the Results column. Make a note of this information because it could be very valuable at election time, to evaluate whether candidates’ campaign rhetoric is supported or contradicted by their actions.

The latest results of actions on bills that we are watching, as reported on www.azleg.gov, are as follows:

*BILL # ()**	SHORT TITLE or WHAT THE BILL DOES	WHERE	*RESULTS ()**
HB2583	open meetings; audiovisual recordings TRANSPARENCY BILL	HOUSE 3^RD READING	F-28-31-1
HB2088	STUDENT PRIVACY OF INFORMATION. AS AMENDED, NOT NEARLY AS GOOD AS THE ORIGINAL VERSION	HOUSE 3^RD READING	P-34-24-2
HB2551	schools; bonds; overrides; funding sources TRANSPARENCY IN BONDS AND OVERRIDES	HOUSE 3^RD READING	F-27-32-1
SB1280	empowerment scholarship accounts; eligibility; administration	SENATE 3^RD READING	P-17-13-0
SB1437	national defense laws; prohibited actions	SENATE 3^RD READING	P-18-12-0
SB1452	unlawful executive actions; second amendment	SENATE 3^RD READING	P-19-11-0
SB1519	early ballots; collection; receipt POOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HB2023, FEEL GOOD BILL	SENATE 3^RD READING	P-18-12-0
HB2544	schools; statewide achievement assessments; menu.	SENATE 3^RD READING	P-40-18-2
HB2402	bonds; disclosure; notice TRANSPARENCY IN BOND ELECTIONS	SENATE GOVERNMENT	P-4-2-1
HB2447	business entities; database; posting; requirements SMALL BUSINESS FRIENDLY	SENATE GOVERNMENT	P-4-2-1
SB1455	PARENTAL OPT-OUT – CURRENTLY INCLUDES THE ALLEN OPT-OUT AMENDMENT	SENATE COW	DPA

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February 12, 2016

Action Alert on Bills HB2041, HB2635, HB2043, HCR2043, HB2401, HB2439, HB2499, SB1236, SB1486, SB1432, SB1449

The latest results of actions on bills HB2010, HB2439, HB2570, SB1432, SB1433, SB1437, HB2024, HB2201, SB1125, SB1351, SB1402, SB1141, SB1423, SB1235, SB1236, SB1485, SB1486, HB2223, HB2111, HB2438, HB2040, HB2219, SB1473, HB2402, as reported on www.azleg.gov, are as follows:

*BILL # ()**	SHORT TITLE or WHAT THE BILL DOES	WHERE	*RESULTS ()**
HB2010	collection; voted early ballots; limitation ANTI VOTER FRAUD	HOUSE ELECTIONS	HELD
HB2439	property tax valuation	HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS	WITHDRAWN
HB2570	local government bonds; ballot statement TRUTH IN BOND ELECTIONS	HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS	P-8-0-0
SB1432	private property; acquisition; United States PRESERVES PRIVATE TAX BASE	SENATE FEDERALISM, MANDATES AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY	HELD
SB1433	private lands; use; enjoyment PROTECTS ACCESS TO PRIVATE LANDS	SENATE FEDERALISM, MANDATES AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY	P-4-2-1
SB1437	national defense laws; prohibited actions KEEPS FEDS FROM VIOLATING 4^th AND 5^th AMENDMENTS	SENATE FEDERALISM, MANDATES AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY	P-4-2-1
HB2024	sovereign authority; federal actions	HOUSE FEDERALISM AND STATES RIGHTS	HELD
HB2201	sovereign authority; commandeering; prohibition; exception	HOUSE FEDERALISM AND STATES RIGHTS	P-5-1-0
SB1125	schools; desegregation funding; phase-down	SENATE FINANCE	P-3-2-0
SB1351	schools; elections; ballot arguments; exclusion	SENATE FINANCE	HELD
SB1402	class six property; higher education	SENATE FINANCE	P-3-2-0
SB1141	legal tender; taxation; regulation	SENATE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS	P-4-3-0
SB1423	gold and silver coins; taxation	SENATE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS	P-4-3-0
SB1235	consideration of property rights; zoning	SENATE GOVERNMENT	p-6-0-1
SB1236	estimates; state budget; notice	SENATE GOVERNMENT	p-4-3-0
SB1485	payroll deductions; charitable contributions; prohibition	SENATE GOVERNMENT	HELD
SB1486	presidential preference election; appropriation; repeal	SENATE GOVERNMENT	HELD
HB2223	prohibited money transfers; information sharing ANTI ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION	HOUSE GOVERNMENT AND HIGHER EDUCATION	P-6-3-0
HB2438	personal identifiable information PROTECTS PII	HOUSE GOVERNMENT AND HIGHER EDUCATION	HELD
HCR2040	state monies; prohibited investments; terrorism	HOUSE GOVERNMENT AND HIGHER EDUCATION	P-6-0-0
HB2111	zero-based budgeting	FULL HOUSE 3^RD READING	P-35-23-2
HB2219	supreme court; attorney licensing	HOUSE JUDICIARY	P-4-1-0
SB1473	registered nurses; advanced practice	HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES	DISCUSSED AND HELD
HB2402	bonds; disclosure; notice	HOUSE COW	RETAINED ON CALENDAR

^{(*) For full info on any bill, click on the bill number column.}
^{To see exactly how every legislator voted, click on the Results column.}
^{Make a note of this information because it could be very valuable at election time, to evaluate whether candidates’ campaign rhetoric is supported or contradicted by their actions.}

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February 12, 2016

Report on Bills HB2010, HB2439, HB2570, SB1432, SB1433, SB1437, HB2024, HB2201, SB1125, SB1351, SB1402, SB1141, SB1423, SB1235, SB1236, SB1485, SB1486, HB2223, HB2111, HB2438, HB2040, HB2219, SB1473, HB2402

The latest results of actions on bills HB2010, HB2439, HB2570, SB1432, SB1433, SB1437, HB2024, HB2201, SB1125, SB1351, SB1402, SB1141, SB1423, SB1235, SB1236, SB1485, SB1486, HB2223, HB2111, HB2438, HB2040, HB2219, SB1473, and HB2402, as reported on www.azleg.gov, are as follows:

*BILL # ()**	SHORT TITLE or WHAT THE BILL DOES	WHERE	*RESULTS ()**
HB2010	collection; voted early ballots; limitation ANTI VOTER FRAUD	HOUSE ELECTIONS	HELD
HB2439	property tax valuation	HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS	WITHDRAWN
HB2570	local government bonds; ballot statement TRUTH IN BOND ELECTIONS	HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS	P-8-0-0
SB1432	private property; acquisition; United States PRESERVES PRIVATE TAX BASE	SENATE FEDERALISM, MANDATES AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY	HELD
SB1433	private lands; use; enjoyment PROTECTS ACCESS TO PRIVATE LANDS	SENATE FEDERALISM, MANDATES AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY	P-4-2-1
SB1437	national defense laws; prohibited actions KEEPS FEDS FROM VIOLATING 4^th AND 5^th AMENDMENTS	SENATE FEDERALISM, MANDATES AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY	P-4-2-1
HB2024	sovereign authority; federal actions	HOUSE FEDERALISM AND STATES RIGHTS	HELD
HB2201	sovereign authority; commandeering; prohibition; exception	HOUSE FEDERALISM AND STATES RIGHTS	P-5-1-0
SB1125	schools; desegregation funding; phase-down	SENATE FINANCE	P-3-2-0
SB1351	schools; elections; ballot arguments; exclusion	SENATE FINANCE	HELD
SB1402	class six property; higher education	SENATE FINANCE	P-3-2-0
SB1141	legal tender; taxation; regulation	SENATE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS	P-4-3-0
SB1423	gold and silver coins; taxation	SENATE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS	P-4-3-0
SB1235	consideration of property rights; zoning	SENATE GOVERNMENT	p-6-0-1
SB1236	estimates; state budget; notice	SENATE GOVERNMENT	p-4-3-0
SB1485	payroll deductions; charitable contributions; prohibition	SENATE GOVERNMENT	HELD
SB1486	presidential preference election; appropriation; repeal	SENATE GOVERNMENT	HELD
HB2223	prohibited money transfers; information sharing ANTI ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION	HOUSE GOVERNMENT AND HIGHER EDUCATION	P-6-3-0
HB2438	personal identifiable information PROTECTS PII	HOUSE GOVERNMENT AND HIGHER EDUCATION	HELD
HCR2040	state monies; prohibited investments; terrorism	HOUSE GOVERNMENT AND HIGHER EDUCATION	P-6-0-0
HB2111	zero-based budgeting	FULL HOUSE 3^RD READING	P-35-23-2
HB2219	supreme court; attorney licensing	HOUSE JUDICIARY	P-4-1-0
SB1473	registered nurses; advanced practice	HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES	DISCUSSED AND HELD
HB2402	bonds; disclosure; notice	HOUSE COW	RETAINED ON CALENDAR

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February 6, 2016

Alert on HB2010, HB2439, HB2570, SB1432, SB1433, SB1437, HB2024, HB2201, SB1125, SB1351, SB1402, SB1141, SB1423, SB1235, SB1236, SB1485, SB1486, HB2223, HB2438, HCR2040

By Jose Borrajero

The following table contains legislative bill(s) HB2010, HB2439, HB2570, SB1432, SB1433, SB1437, HB2024, HB2201, SB1125, SB1351, SB1402, SB1141, SB1423, SB1235, SB1236, SB1485, SB1486, HB2223, HB2438, and HCR2040 that are coming up soon for action in our state legislature. Please contact everyone in the “who to contact” column and ask them to vote yes or no, depending on your wishes.

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BILL #	SHORT TITLE OR WHAT THE BILL DOES	WHO TO CONTACT	WHERE	DATE	TIME	VOTE
HB2010	collection; voted early ballots; limitation ANTI VOTER FRAUD	HOUSE ELECTIONS	HHR-4	MON 2/8	10:00 AM	Y
HB2439	property tax valuation	HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS	HHR-3	MON 2/8	2:00 PM	Y
HB2570	local government bonds; ballot statement TRUTH IN BOND ELECTIONS	HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS	HHR-3	MON 2/8	2:00 PM	Y
SB1432	private property; acquisition; United States PRESERVES PRIVATE TAX BASE	SENATE FEDERALISM, MANDATES AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY	SHR-3	TUE 2/9	9:00 AM	Y
SB1433	private lands; use; enjoyment PROTECTS ACCESS TO PRIVATE LANDS	SENATE FEDERALISM, MANDATES AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY	SHR-3	TUE 2/9	9:00 AM	Y
SB1437	national defense laws; prohibited actions KEEPS FEDS FROM VIOLATING 4^th AND 5^th AMENDMENTS	SENATE FEDERALISM, MANDATES AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY	SHR-3	TUE 2/9	9:00 AM	Y
HB2024	sovereign authority; federal actions	HOUSE FEDERALISM AND STATES RIGHTS	HHR-5	WED 2/10	9:00 AM	Y
HB2201	sovereign authority; commandeering; prohibition; exception	HOUSE FEDERALISM AND STATES RIGHTS	HHR-5	WED 2/10	9:00 AM	Y
SB1125	schools; desegregation funding; phase-down	SENATE FINANCE	SHR-3	WED 2/10	9:00 AM	Y
SB1351	schools; elections; ballot arguments; exclusion	SENATE FINANCE	SHR-3	WED 2/10	9:00 AM	Y
SB1402	class six property; higher education	SENATE FINANCE	SHR-3	WED 2/10	9:00 AM	Y
SB1141	legal tender; taxation; regulation	SENATE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS	SHR-109	WED 2/10	2:00 PM	Y
SB1423	gold and silver coins; taxation	SENATE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS	SHR-109	WED 2/10	2:00 PM	Y
SB1235	consideration of property rights; zoning	SENATE GOVERNMENT	SHR-3	WED 2/10	2:00 PM	Y
SB1236;	estimates; state budget; notice	SENATE GOVERNMENT	SHR-3	WED 2/10	2:00 PM	Y
SB1485	payroll deductions; charitable contributions; prohibition	SENATE GOVERNMENT	SHR-3	WED 2/10	2:00 PM	Y
SB1486	presidential preference election; appropriation; repeal	SENATE GOVERNMENT	SHR-3	WED 2/10	2:00 PM	Y
HB2223	prohibited money transfers; information sharing ANTI ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION	HOUSE GOVERNMENT AND HIGHER EDUCATION	HHR-1	THU 2/11	9:00 AM	Y
HB2438	personal identifiable information PROTECTS PII	HOUSE GOVERNMENT AND HIGHER EDUCATION	HHR-1	THU 2/11	9:00 AM	Y
HCR2040	state monies; prohibited investments; terrorism	HOUSE GOVERNMENT AND HIGHER EDUCATION	HHR-1	THU 2/11	9:00 AM	Y

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