H 2320 LOAN ORIGINATORS; LICENSURE
Beginning January 1, 2009, loan originators must be licensed by the Department of Financial Institutions. To qualify for licensure, a person must complete a class, pass a loan originator examination and pay a fee determined by the Superintendent of Financial Institutions. Procedures for license renewal and denial or suspension of licenses are established. A Loan Originator Examination Committee is formed to determine licensure examination standards. First Sponsor: Rep. McLain Other Sponsors: Rep. Adams, Crump, Konopnicki, Nelson, Reagan, Tobin ARS Titles Affected: 6
H 2321 WATER; ADEQUATE SUPPLY; MUNICIPALITIES
In areas outside active management areas, municipalities may commit to provide water service to developers as one of the conditions of that developer not submitting plans for adequate water supply to the Department of Water Resources, and municipalities with a contract for Colorado River water may supply water to their residents as one of the conditions of the municipality being designated as having an adequate water supply. First Sponsor: Rep. McLain Other Sponsors: Rep. Crump, Groe, Mason, McClure, Nelson, Tobin ARS Titles Affected: 45
H 2322 INCOME TAX CREDIT; MOVIE COMPANIES
Motion picture production companies may voluntarily submit to an audit of production costs and operational requirements to ensure they meet the qualifications for the motion picture tax credit. If the audit determines the qualifications are met, the credit is not subject to recapture. Companies may voluntarily relinquish unused credit amounts if they have not met initial spending requirements. Companies who do not start production and do not relinquish unused credits, the company and its officers are disqualified from receiving the tax credit for 3 years. 5% of the maximum amount of motion picture tax credits in each year is reserved for production of commercials and music videos. First Sponsor: Rep. Reagan Other Sponsors: Rep. Cajero Bedford, Kirkpatrick, Konopnicki, McComish, Allen, Blendu, Leff, Waring ARS Titles Affected: 41 42 43
H 2323 HAZARD DISCLOSURE REPORTS; 3RD PARTY PROVIDERS
Third party providers of property disclosure reports may not imply that the law requires a report to be purchased. Violators may be subject to civil action and a fine of at least $2000, to be deposited in the domestic violence shelter fund. Third parties may provide disclosure reports to buyers in addition to sellers. Required amounts of errors and omissions insurance coverage that third party providers must carry are modified, and failure to carry the required insurance is a class 6 felony. First Sponsor: Rep. Reagan ARS Titles Affected: 33 36
H 2324 HOMELAND SECURITY DEPT; EMERGENCY PLANS; PETS
The Department of Homeland Security is required to develop plans for emergency evacuation, transport and shelter for service animals and household pets, including an identification system so that pet owners and pets that are separated may be reunified. The Department must also publish a guide for pet owners to assist them in forming their own emergency plans. Counties, municipalities, and regional councils who establish emergency plans must develop similar plans for pets. First Sponsor: Rep. Lujan Other Sponsors: Rep. Ableser, Chad Campbell ARS Titles Affected: 41
H 2325 CHILD CUSTODY; BIGAMY; POLYGAMY
The court cannot grant custody of a child or unsupervised parental visits with a child to a person if the court finds evidence that the person has practiced child bigamy or polygamy and will continue to do so in the future, unless the court finds there is no significant risk to the child. First Sponsor: Rep. Lujan ARS Titles Affected: 25
H 2326 PATIENT PRIMARY CARE; APPROPRIATION;
An appropriation of $3.4 million from the general fund in FY2007-08 to the Department of Health Services for the patient primary care program. First Sponsor: Rep. McClure ARS Titles Affected: 41
H 2327 CREDIT REPORTS; SECURITY FREEZE
Consumers may request that a credit reporting agency place a security freeze on their credit report, which prohibits the agency from releasing credit information to a third party without the consumer’s authorization. Consumers may also have the security freeze temporarily lifted. Identification from the consumer is required for security freezes and a temporary lift. First Sponsor: Rep. McClure ARS Titles Affected: 44
H 2328 COUNTIES; GRAFFITI ABATEMENT
The list of powers of county boards of supervisors is expanded to include adopting and enforcing ordinances to prevent and eliminate graffiti. First Sponsor: Rep. Burns Other Sponsors: Rep. Alvarez, Bradley, Cajero Bedford, Farley, Hershberger, Lopes, Lopez, Prezelski, Saradnik, Aboud, Arzberger, Bee, Garcia, O’Halleran, Pesquiera, Soltero ARS Titles Affected: 11
H 2329 INDIAN VETERANS OUTREACH; APPROPRIATION
An appropriation of $150,000 from the general fund in FY2007-08 to the Department of Veterans’ Services for a Native American veterans’ outreach program to ensure that Native American veterans have access to services and benefits. First Sponsor: Rep. Tom Other Sponsors: Rep. Ableser, Alvarez, Farley, Gallardo, Lopez, Lujan, Miranda, Pancrazi, Saradnik, Sinema, Thrasher, Rios ARS Titles Affected: 41
H 2330 INDIAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION; LEGISLATIVE DAY
A fund is established under the Arizona Commission of Indian Affairs for the Indian Nations and Tribes Legislative Day at the Capitol and a Mission and Internal Operations fund is created from monies collected from public and private gifts and grants. First Sponsor: Rep. Tom Other Sponsors: Rep. Ableser, Alvarez, Desimone, Farley, Gallardo, Lopes, Lopez, Lujan, Miranda, Pancrazi, Sinema, Thrasher, Rios ARS Titles Affected: 41
H 2331 TRIBAL LANDS TEACHER STUDENT LOANS
Creates the Tribal Lands Teacher Student Loan Program to defray in-state tuition and mandatory education fees for Arizona resident students pursuing a teaching degree and who agree to teach in a school on tribal lands within the state. Once recipients begin teaching, they can have their compensation credited against outstanding loan amounts and accrued interest. Contains blank appropriation from the general fund for fiscal 07-08. First Sponsor: Rep. Tom Other Sponsors: Rep. Alvarez, Farley, Gallardo, Lopes, Lopez, Lujan, Miranda, Sinema, Rios ARS Titles Affected: 15
H 2332 SCHOOLS; OUT-OF-STATE STUDENTS; ADMISSION
The Superintendent of Public Instruction may enter into compacts with an adjacent U.S. state, federal agency or recognized Indian tribe for the education of students in school districts located along border areas outside of Arizona. Eligibility for admission to be defined within the compact. Scope of compacts and negotiation authority for state superintendent is specified as is funding responsibility for Arizona school districts located partly or entirely on reservations admitting students from the adjacent state. First Sponsor: Rep. Tom Other Sponsors: Rep. Ableser, Alvarez, Desimone, Farley, Gallardo, Lopez, Lujan, Miranda, Pancrazi, Saradnik, Sinema, Thrasher, Rios ARS Titles Affected: 15
H 2333 NAVAJO SHONTO COMMUNITY CENTER; APPROPRIATION
Appropriates $900,000 from general fund in fiscal 2007-08 to the Department of Economic Security for distribution to the Navajo Nation Shonto Community Governance for construction of a multipurpose resident services building. First Sponsor: Rep. Tom Other Sponsors: Rep. Ableser, Alvarez, Farley, Gallardo, Lopes, Lopez, Lujan, Miranda, Pancrazi, Saradnik, Sinema, Thrasher, Rios ARS Titles Affected: 41
H 2334 AIR QUALITY; VAPOR RECOVERY
Air quality non-attainment areas A (Phoenix metro) and B (Tucson metro) are added to the locations in which stage II vapor collection systems are required at gas stations. First Sponsor: Rep. Farley Other Sponsors: Rep. Ableser, Bradley, Chad Campbell, Meza, Prezelski, Saradnik, Schapira, Sinema ARS Titles Affected: 41
H 2335 URBAN REVENUE SHARING INCREASE
Beginning in fiscal 2009-10, the percentage of state income tax revenue to be divided among municipalities increases to 15.8% from 15.0%. First Sponsor: Rep. Farley Other Sponsors: Rep. Ableser, Alvarez, Bradley, Cloves Campbell Jr., Kirkpatrick, Lopes, Meza, Prezelski, Saradnik, Schapira, Sinema, Thrasher ARS Titles Affected: 43
H 2336 CORPORATE INCOME TAX RATE REDUCTION
Beginning Jan 1, 2007, the state corporate income tax rate is reduced to 6.620% from 6.968%. First Sponsor: Rep. Adams Other Sponsors: Rep. Barnes, Barto, Biggs, Burges, Clark, Crandall, Crump, Desimone, Driggs, Farnsworth, Groe, Kavanagh, Konopnicki, Murphy, Nichols, Pearce, Stump, Tobin, Jerry Weiers, Yarbrough, Chuck Gray, Waring ARS Titles Affected: 43
H 2337 INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX RATE REDUCTION
Makes reductions in the state income tax rates for individuals. Retroactive to December 31, 2006. First Sponsor: Rep. Adams Other Sponsors: Rep. Barnes, Barto, Biggs, Burges, Clark, Crandall, Crump, Desimone, Driggs, Farnsworth, Groe, Kavanagh, Konopnicki, Murphy, Nichols, Pearce, Stump, Tobin, Jerry Weiers, Yarbrough, Chuck Gray, Waring ARS Titles Affected: 43
H 2338 INITIATIVE & REFERENDUM; DISCLOSURE
Makes changes and new disclosure requirements for campaign literature and advertising funding for political committees pursuing initiatives and referendums. Paid circulators must be paid a flat rate or hourly wage and cannot be compensated based on the number of signatures collected. Ballots will identify initiatives regarding whether petition signatures were gathered primarily by volunteers or paid circulators. More. First Sponsor: Rep. Adams Other Sponsors: Rep. Anderson, Crandall ARS Titles Affected: 16 19
H 2339 PEACE OFFICERS’ TRAINING FUND
The permitted uses of the Peace Officers Training Fund is expanded to include training of full authority peace officers appointed by the Department of Corrections. First Sponsor: Rep. Burns Other Sponsors: Rep. Alvarez, Hershberger, Konopnicki, Stump, Aboud, Arzberger, Blendu, O’Halleran, Soltero ARS Titles Affected: 41
H 2340 INMATE LABOR; COMPENSATION
Increases the discretionary authority of the Department of Corrections director regarding compensation amounts for inmate labor and prison-made articles. First Sponsor: Rep. Burns Other Sponsors: Rep. Alvarez, Barnes, Hershberger, Konopnicki, Aboud, Arzberger, Blendu, O’Halleran, Soltero ARS Titles Affected: 31
H 2341 PRISONER MEDICAL TREATMENT; COSTS
The list of medical services or visits for which prison inmates are not required to pay is expanded to include among others: inmates who are housed in medical inpatient car units or extended care units and mental health provider appointments. First Sponsor: Rep. Burns Other Sponsors: Rep. Alvarez, Barnes, Hershberger, Konopnicki, O’Halleran ARS Titles Affected: 31
H 2342 UNLAWFUL SEXUAL CONDUCT; PRISONERS
Expands definition of unlawful sexual conduct to include visitors, volunteers, agency representatives of the Department of Corrections and Department of Juvenile Corrections and widens definition of inappropriate physical contact. First Sponsor: Rep. Burns Other Sponsors: Rep. Alvarez, Hershberger, Konopnicki, Jerry Weiers, Aboud, Arzberger ARS Titles Affected: 13
H 2343 SPIRITUOUS LIQUOR; UNDERAGE CONSUMPTION
The list of events which may cause a liquor license to be suspended, revoked or not renewed is expanded to include situations of underage drinking coupled with instances of sexual assault on a minor. First Sponsor: Rep. Driggs ARS Titles Affected: 4
H 2344 GRAFFITI; JUVENILES; FINE
The fine for a juvenile who commits criminal damage by graffiti is $1000.(Previously, the maximum fine was $500). Fine proceeds are deposited in the state general fund. The court may order community service in lieu of all or part of the fine at a rate of $10 per hour. First Sponsor: Rep. Driggs Other Sponsors: Rep. Adams, Chad Campbell, Cloves Campbell Jr., Clark, Crandall, Desimone, Gallardo, Kavanagh, Konopnicki, McLain, Meza, Reagan, Thrasher ARS Titles Affected: 8 13
H 2345 MOTOR FUEL TAXES; ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT
Beginning Jan 1, 2009, the motor fuel tax is adjusted annually according to the percentage change in the gross domestic product index factor for Arizona as supplied by the US Bureau of Economic Analysis. Distribution of the additional revenue raised by the annual change in the tax shall be 38.5% to counties, 55.5% to all municipalities, and 6% to cities with a population of 300,000 or more. First Sponsor: Rep. Prezelski Other Sponsors: Rep. Ableser, Farley ARS Titles Affected: 28
H 2346 MOTOR FUEL TAXES; ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT
Beginning Jan 1, 2009, the motor fuel tax is adjusted annually according to the percentage change in the gross domestic product index factor for Arizona as supplied by the US Bureau of Economic Analysis. Identical to H2345 except this bill does not include language providing for distribution of the proceeds of the additional monies raised by the change in the tax. First Sponsor: Rep. Prezelski Other Sponsors: Rep. Ableser, Farley ARS Titles Affected: 28
H 2347 STATE PERSONNEL BOARD; MEMBERSHIP
A representative from a public employees’ union replaces a person “active in business management” on the State Personnel Board. First Sponsor: Rep. Prezelski Other Sponsors: Rep. Gallardo, Lujan, Sinema ARS Titles Affected: 41
H 2348 STATE PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION; EXEMPTIONS
State employees hired after Dec 31, 2006, at a pay grade of 24 or above and persons required to maintain a direct confidential working relationship with an exempt official are no longer exempt from DOA personnel rules. First Sponsor: Rep. Prezelski Other Sponsors: Rep. Gallardo, Lujan, Sinema ARS Titles Affected: 38 41
H 2349 UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS; DISQUALIFICATION
Factors which disqualify a person from eligibility to collect unemployment insurance benefits are changed to include a strike but to exclude a lockout. First Sponsor: Rep. Prezelski Other Sponsors: Rep. Gallardo, Lujan, Sinema ARS Titles Affected: 23
H 2350 PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS; BEST VALUE
A best value bidding system is established for construction contracts for public buildings. The system takes into account factors other than price, including quality, timeliness, expertise, safety, and wages for employees. First Sponsor: Rep. Prezelski Other Sponsors: Rep. Gallardo, Lujan, Sinema ARS Titles Affected: 34 41
H 2351 EMPLOYER COMMUNICATIONS; RELIGION; POLITICS
Employers cannot require their employees to attend meetings or participate in communication if the primary purpose is to communicate the employer’s opinion about religious or political matters. Employees who are fired or disciplined in violation may be awarded relief in a civil action. Political and religious organizations are exempt. First Sponsor: Rep. Prezelski Other Sponsors: Rep. Gallardo, Lujan, Sinema ARS Titles Affected: 23
H 2352 COUNTIES; MUNICIPALITIES; FUNDS; UNIONS
Funds from counties or municipalities cannot be used to assist, promote or deter union organization. First Sponsor: Rep. Prezelski Other Sponsors: Rep. Gallardo, Lujan, Sinema ARS Titles Affected: 23
H 2353 LAW ENFORCEMENT ANIMALS
Intentionally or knowingly harming or killing a law enforcement animal is a class 5 felony. Persons convicted of crimes resulting in the serious injury or death of a law enforcement animal must pay restitution to the law enforcement agency. Causing serious injury or death of a law enforcement animal is added to the list of aggravating factors for criminal sentencing. A penalty of 0.04% is added to fines for criminal offenses, civil traffic violations, and violations of game and fish laws. Money from the penalty is deposited in the newly created law enforcement animal protective gear fund. First Sponsor: Rep. Lopez Other Sponsors: Rep. Ableser, Alvarez, Anderson, Bradley, Burns, Cajero Bedford, Cloves Campbell Jr., Garcia, Kirkpatrick, Konopnicki, Lujan, McClure, Miranda, Pancrazi, Prezelski, Rios, Saradnik, Schapira, Sinema, Thrasher ARS Titles Affected: 12 13 41
H 2354 CHILD ABUSE; SEXUAL CONDUCT; DUTY TO REPORT
Mandatory reporters are no longer required to report sexual conduct with a minor if the minor is at least 15, the other person is under 19 or attending high school, the age difference between them is 2 years or less, and the conduct appears to be consensual. Mandatory reporters are required to report consensual sexual conduct between minors if one of the minors is 14. School personnel are not required to report injuries to a student if the injury is not serious, was caused by another student at the same school, and is reported to the injured student’s parents. First Sponsor: Rep. Lopez Other Sponsors: Rep. Ableser, Alvarez, Anderson, Bradley, Burns, Cajero Bedford, Cloves Campbell Jr., Garcia, Lujan, Miranda, Pancrazi, Rios, Saradnik, Schapira, Sinema ARS Titles Affected: 13
H 2355 CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS; TAX DEDUCTIONS
Beginning in tax year 2008, to qualify as a charitable organization for tax deduction purposes, the organization must provide information verifying their federal tax status, financial information and spending information to the Department of Revenue for certification. Organizations previously certified without providing this information must be recertified by the Department, or will be removed from the list of qualifying charitable organizations. First Sponsor: Rep. Lopez Other Sponsors: Rep. Ableser, Alvarez, Bradley, Chad Campbell, Cloves Campbell Jr., Desimone, Garcia, Lujan, Miranda, Pancrazi, Rios, Saradnik, Schapira, Sinema, Thrasher ARS Titles Affected: 43
H 2356 BREASTFEEDING; JURY DUTY; WORKPLACES
Breastfeeding mothers are added to the list of people temporarily excused from jury duty. Employers must provide reasonable unpaid breaks for breastfeeding mothers to express breast milk for their child, and must make reasonable efforts to provide a private place for her to do so other than a restroom. First Sponsor: Rep. Lopez Other Sponsors: Rep. Ableser, Bradley, Cloves Campbell Jr., Desimone, Farley, Garcia, Lujan, Miranda, Pancrazi, Rios, Saradnik, Schapira, Sinema ARS Titles Affected: 21 23
H 2357 TERMNALLY ILL PATIENTS; MEDS; PATIENT CONTROL
Patients suffering from a terminal illness may request medication to control suffering if they sign a disclosure form that is certified by 2 witnesses, one of which cannot be in a position to inherit from the patient or to gain financially from the medication. Certain steps must be taken by the patient and their physician before medication to control suffering is prescribed. First Sponsor: Rep. Lopez Other Sponsors: Rep. Bradley, Cajero Bedford, Desimone, Garcia, Miranda, Saradnik ARS Titles Affected: 36
H 2358 HATE CRIMES; MISDEMEAMORS; SENTENCING
Courts are given discretion to increase the sentence of a person convicted of committing a misdemeanor hate crime. First Sponsor: Rep. Lopez Other Sponsors: Rep. Ableser, Bradley, Cajero Bedford, Cloves Campbell Jr., Desimone, Farley, Garcia, Lujan, Miranda, Pancrazi, Saradnik, Schapira, Sinema ARS Titles Affected: 13
H 2359 JP COURTS; EXECUTION OF JUDGMENT; NOTICE
The prevailing party in a case before a justice of the peace may request the court to issue a notice of a writ of execution of the judgment. The notice may be served by the sheriff, constable, or process server. First Sponsor: Rep. Farnsworth ARS Titles Affected: 22
H 2360 DENTAL BOARD; LICENSURE BY CREDENTIAL
The Board of Dental Examiners must approve the examination a dentist or dental hygienist completed within 5 years of applying for licensure in order to have the state examination requirement waived. First Sponsor: Rep. Stump ARS Titles Affected: 32
H 2361 LANDLORD TENANT; EVICTIONS
Procedures for evictions are established, including deadlines for actions, information that must be included in a complaint, the process for service of summons, procedures for counterclaims and cross-claims, and procedures for trials and appeals in eviction actions brought after expiration or termination of a tenancy. A person who wrongfully retains possession of a property is liable for rent, and the landlord may dispose of any possessions on the premises. First Sponsor: Rep. Reagan Other Sponsors: Rep. Meza ARS Titles Affected: 12
H 2362 SCHOOLS; TRANSPORTATION FUNDING
The transportation revenue control limit is repealed. The statute on school transportation support levels is repealed and rewritten. Impossible to determine new provisions without line-by-line comparison. First Sponsor: Rep. Reagan ARS Titles Affected: 15
H 2363 PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX; ACCELERATED DEPRECIATION
For property tax purposes, a new schedule for depreciation is established for personal property initially classified during or after 2007 for shopping centers, golf courses, manufacturers, agriculture, nonprofit, or certain other commercial uses. First Sponsor: Rep. Reagan Other Sponsors: Rep. Boone, Murphy, Yarbrough ARS Titles Affected: 42
H 2367 INTERSTATE DRIVER LICENSE AGREEMENT
Article 3 of Chapter 6 of transportation statutes related to interstate driver license agreements is rewritten, with enactment conditional on all states adopting the new agreement. Impossible to determine new provisions without line-by-line comparison. First Sponsor: Rep. Biggs ARS Titles Affected: 28
H 2368 COUNTIES; PRIME CONTRACTING SALES TAX
All counties except Maricopa may levy a prime contracting sales tax applicable in unincorporated areas of the county. First Sponsor: Rep. Rios ARS Titles Affected: 42
H 2369 COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES; PERMIT MORATORIUM
Maricopa, Pima and Pinal counties cannot issue building permits until April 1, 2010, unless the applicant demonstrates that fire and emergency services are in place for the development. A county in violation will not receive stated shared revenue for sales tax. First Sponsor: Rep. Robson ARS Titles Affected: 11
H 2370 LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES; CRIMINAL ACT
A person who is accused of negligence by a perpetrator of a felony during commission of the crime may be sued for damages incurred by the perpetrator. First Sponsor: Rep. Barto ARS Titles Affected: 12
H 2371 AHCCCS; ASTHMA INHALERS
Beginning October 1, 2007, medically necessary asthma inhalers are covered services under AHCCCS. First Sponsor: Rep. Robson Other Sponsors: Rep. Chad Campbell, Meza ARS Titles Affected: 36
H 2372 JUVENILE SEX OFFENDERS; COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION
Community notification requirements are suspended for level 2 juvenile sex offenders who are in a treatment program where they cannot leave unsupervised. First Sponsor: Rep. Hershberger ARS Titles Affected: 13
H 2373 HIGH SCHOOLS; NUTRITION STANDARDS
By July 1, 2008, the Department of Education must adopt separate nutrition standards for high schools that at least meet the federal guidelines for food and drinks sold on high school campuses. Beginning July 15, 2008, new contracts and renewal contracts for providing food or beverages on high school campuses must limit the selection of certain drinks and prohibit foods of minimal nutritional value. The standards do not apply to food and beverages sold to teachers and administrators or items sold through fundraising that are intended for consumption off school grounds. First Sponsor: Rep. Anderson Other Sponsors: Rep. Alvarez, Barnes, Clark, Desimone, Hershberger, Konopnicki, Lujan, McLain, Miranda, Garcia, Huppenthal ARS Titles Affected: 15
H 2374 SCHOOLS; MATH ACHIEVEMENT GRANTS; APPRO
Appropriates $600,000 from the general fund in FY 2007-08 to the State Board of Education for math achievement grants to nonprofit organizations that help improve math achievement in public schools where a majority of the students are from low income households. First Sponsor: Rep. Anderson Other Sponsors: Rep. Ableser, Alvarez, Barnes, Burns, Desimone, Driggs, Hershberger, Kirkpatrick, Konopnicki, Lopez, Lujan, Mason, McClure, Miranda, Schapira, Tobin, Garcia ARS Titles Affected: 15
H 2375 SCHOOLS; PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Every public and charter school student in grades 1 to 11 must participate in an exercise and physical fitness program as part of a physical education class for at least 2 hours a week. Students on athletic teams or whose health may be jeopardized are excused from the program. First Sponsor: Rep. Anderson Other Sponsors: Rep. Alvarez, Barnes, Burns, Desimone, Driggs, Hershberger, Konopnicki, Lopez, Lujan, McClure, Miranda, Garcia, Huppenthal ARS Titles Affected: 15
H 2376 SCHOOLS; PERSONALIZED LEARNING PLANS
The Department of Education must develop a system for 7th through 12th graders to transmit and update personalized learning plans over the Internet. The plans must help students plan for postsecondary education and careers. First Sponsor: Rep. Anderson Other Sponsors: Rep. Barnes, Burns, Clark, Driggs, Hershberger, Lujan, Nichols, Stump, Garcia, Huppenthal ARS Titles Affected: 15
H 2377 PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION; MILITARY SURVIVORS
Five thousand dollars of property is exempt from taxation for a person whose spouse died while on active duty in the U.S. military if the assessed value of the property does not exceed $50,000. First Sponsor: Rep. Anderson ARS Titles Affected: 42
H 2378 SCHOOL DISTRICTS; MISMANAGEMENT; RECEIVER
The list of situations when a State Board of Education may appoint a receiver for a school district is expanded to include gross mismanagement of duties other than finances. The delayed repeal for the statute governing receivership is eliminated. First Sponsor: Rep. Anderson Other Sponsors: Rep. Tobin ARS Titles Affected: 15
H 2379 SCHOOLS; TEACHER & CLASSROOM LEVEL DATA
By July 1, 2008, school districts and charter schools must submit to the Department of Education all teacher level data and classroom level data that is necessary to determine adequate yearly student progress and meet state and federal reporting requirements. First Sponsor: Rep. Anderson ARS Titles Affected: 15
H 2380 INCOME TAX; CREDIT; CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS
Beginning in tax year 2008, a person may deduct the total amount donated to charitable organizations, instead of only the amount above their deduction in 1996 or whatever year after 1996 they took their first deduction. To qualify as a charitable organization for tax deduction purposes, the organization must provide information verifying their federal tax status and financial information to the Department of Revenue for certification. First Sponsor: Rep. Anderson Other Sponsors: Rep. Adams, Barnes, Biggs, Clark, Crandall, Driggs, Groe, Lopes, McLain, Murphy, Nichols, Pearce, Rios, Robson, Stump, Yarbrough, Garcia, Huppenthal, Johnson, O’Halleran, Rios ARS Titles Affected: 43
H 2381 STATE MUSEUM; U OF A
Management responsibility for the state museum for archeology, minerals and plants is transferred to the University of Arizona from the Arizona Board of Regents. First Sponsor: Rep. Anderson ARS Titles Affected: 15
H 2382 SCHOOLS; TEACHER CERTIFICATION; FEES
Minimum and maximum amounts for teacher certification fees are eliminated. The proficiency examination for teacher certification must include a performance test in addition to professional knowledge and subject knowledge tests. First Sponsor: Rep. Anderson ARS Titles Affected: 15
H 2383 SCHOOL DISTRICTS; NONCERTIFICATED TEACHERS
School districts may employ a person without a teaching certificate as an associate teacher if the person demonstrates expertise in the subject they teach. First Sponsor: Rep. Anderson Other Sponsors: Rep. Crandall, Yarbrough ARS Titles Affected: 15
H 2384 SCHOOLS; CONTACT HOURS; FUNDING
Beginning with FY 2008-09, a full time school program must include at least 900 hours of instruction annually, with a minimum of 5 subjects taught for at least 180 hours each. Equalization funding for persons in the custody of the Department of Corrections is based on daily attendance for at least 3 hours and 45 minutes instead of 3 hours. Funding formulas for county jail education programs are based on students receiving at least 5 hours and 40 minutes of instruction instead of 4 hours. First Sponsor: Rep. Anderson ARS Titles Affected: 15
H 2385 COMMUNITY COLLEGES; NONRESIDENT TUITION
A new formula, based on the property tax levies of the district, is established to calculate part of the reimbursement cost for students from outside a community college district. The portion of the cost based on the new formula is paid by the county to the district with monies appropriated from the general fund. The governor’s budget office must assist the Legislature’s budget office in calculating the formula. First Sponsor: Rep. Konopnicki Other Sponsors: Rep. Brown, Burns, Arzberger, Bee ARS Titles Affected: 15
H 2386 EMPLOYMENT LAW; VIOLATION; PENALTIES
Employers in Arizona must comply with employment security, worker’s compensation, and income tax withholding laws regardless of their method of paying employees. Employers must also complete employment verification forms (I-9 forms). Violators may be subject to a civil penalty. A second violation is a class 3 misdemeanor and conviction may include a penalty of license suspension. A third violation is a class 6 felony and conviction may include a penalty of license suspension or revocation. First Sponsor: Rep. Konopnicki Other Sponsors: Rep. Adams, Crandall, Hershberger, Tobin ARS Titles Affected: 23
H 2388 MORTGAGE LICENSEES
The Superintendent of Financial Institutions may participate in establishing a multi-state automated licensing system for mortgage companies. Licensure fees are deposited in the Department’s Revolving Fund instead of the general fund. The license renewal schedule for mortgage brokers and bankers is modified so that the deadline for renewal aligns with the calendar year. First Sponsor: Rep. Konopnicki ARS Titles Affected: 6
H 2389 SECURITIES DEALERS; REPORTS; FINE
Securities dealers must file with the Corporation Commission copies of reports filed with federal regulators. Dealers failing to file are subject to a fine of $10,000 a day. First Sponsor: Rep. Konopnicki ARS Titles Affected: 44
H 2390 WEIGHTS & MEASURES; SEIZED PROPERTY
After 180 days, the Department of Weights and Measures may either destroy or transfer to the Department of Administration any property seized during enforcement. First Sponsor: Rep. Crandall Other Sponsors: Rep. Adams, Chad Campbell, Clark, Desimone, Driggs, Kavanagh, Kirkpatrick, Miranda, Reagan, Thrasher, Chuck Gray ARS Titles Affected: 41
H 2391 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; OMNIBUS
Various changes to statutes regarding liquor licenses and regulations, including allowing up to 15 modified restaurant licenses in each fiscal year instead of only through FY2007-08, providing for early expiration of unused restaurant licenses, establishing regulations for separate age-restricted areas, and requiring the Department of Liquor Licenses to use generally accepted accounting principles for audits. First Sponsor: Rep. Crandall Other Sponsors: Rep. Adams, Clark, Konopnicki, Reagan ARS Titles Affected: 4
H 2392 RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTORS’ RECOVERY FUND
The annual statement of the condition of the Residential Contractors Recovery Fund filed by the Registrar of Contractors must show each payment made and a summary of expenditures for public awareness. The statement must be available at the Registrar’s office on request. First Sponsor: Rep. Crandall Other Sponsors: Rep. Adams, Clark, Kavanagh, Konopnicki, Reagan ARS Titles Affected: 32