H 2393 SPECIAL EDUCATION; SURROGATE PARENTS
The Department of Education, instead of the court, appoints surrogate parents to represent a child in decisions about special education. Foster parents meeting federal criteria are considered parents for special education purposes. First Sponsor: Rep. Crandall ARS Titles Affected: 15
H 2394 INCOME TAX; CREDITS; SCHOOL CONTRIBUTION
Contributions to public schools or private school tuition organizations that are made between January 1 and April 15 are considered to have been made in the prior tax year. First Sponsor: Rep. Yarbrough Other Sponsors: Rep. Anderson, Barto, Biggs, Crandall, Driggs, Groe, Murphy, Nichols, Stump, Jerry Weiers, Flake, Gorman, Linda Gray, Harper, Huppenthal ARS Titles Affected: 43
H 2395 USE TAX, CONSUMPTION OF FUEL
An excise tax is levied on the storage, use or consumption of fuel by electric utility service providers at the same rate as regular use tax if the fuel is not otherwise subject to the regular use or sales tax. Due to a possible increase in state revenue, a 2/3 majority vote is required for passage (Prop 108). First Sponsor: Rep. Yarbrough Other Sponsors: Rep. Biggs ARS Titles Affected: 42
H 2396 TAXES; INTERNAL REVENUE CODE CONFORMITY
References to the internal revenue code in state income tax statutes are updated to conform to federal law in effect on January 1, 2007. First Sponsor: Rep. Yarbrough Other Sponsors: Rep. Crandall, Driggs, Murphy, Stump ARS Titles Affected: 42 43
H 2397 UNCLAIMED PROPERTY; TIMEFRAME
Principal and interest on debt other than certain bonds is presumed abandoned 3 years after maturity or payment date, instead of 5 years. Dividends, profit, interest, payments on principal and other amounts owed by a business association for any type of security holder is presumed abandoned 3 years after the payment date if no claim or contact has been made. First Sponsor: Rep. Yarbrough Other Sponsors: Rep. Murphy, Stump ARS Titles Affected: 44
H 2398 INCOME TAX; COLLEGE SAVINGS PLANS
Beginning with tax year 2007, a person may deduct contributions to a college savings plan that were not deducted to calculate federal adjusted gross income. Deductions may be up to $2,000 for a single person or head of household, and up to $4,000 for a married couple filing jointly. First Sponsor: Rep. Yarbrough Other Sponsors: Rep. Anderson, Driggs, Murphy, Stump ARS Titles Affected: 43
H 2399 TAX CREDITS; SOLAR WATER HEATERS, ETC.; REPEAL
Income tax credits for solar hot water heater plumbing stub outs and electric vehicle recharge outlets are repealed. Due to a possible increase in state revenue, a 2/3 majority vote is required for passage (Prop 108). First Sponsor: Rep. Yarbrough Other Sponsors: Rep. Murphy ARS Titles Affected: 43
H 2400 PROPERTY TAX; ACCELERATED CLASS ONE REDUCTION
The gradual reduction in the assessment ratio of class one (business and commercial) property from 25% to 20% in half percentage point annual increments scheduled to conclude in 2014 is accelerated to conclude in 2010 by increasing the annual incremental reduction in the assessment ratio to 1%. First Sponsor: Rep. Yarbrough Other Sponsors: Rep. Adams, Boone, Crandall, Farnsworth, Groe, Murphy, Nichols, Reagan, Stump ARS Titles Affected: 42
H 2401 PROPERTY TAX; EQUALIZATION ASSISTANCE; REPEAL
The state equalization assistance property tax is repealed. First Sponsor: Rep. Yarbrough Other Sponsors: Rep. Adams, Boone, Farnsworth, Groe, Murphy, Nichols, Reagan ARS Titles Affected: 15 37 41 42 48
H 2402 INCOME TAX CREDITS; WITHHOLDING TAX REDUCTION
An employee who makes tax deductible contributions to public or private schools may elect to have their employer withhold the amount from regular paychecks. The employer must recalculate the amount withheld not only to reflect the contribution but also to reflect the tax savings the employee says s/he will qualify for. The employer must forward the contribution to the recipient school within 15 days of the close of the pay period. First Sponsor: Rep. Yarbrough Other Sponsors: Rep. Barto, Clark, Nichols, Jerry Weiers, Flake, Linda Gray, Harper, Huppenthal ARS Titles Affected: 42 43
H 2403 ELECTION LAW REVISIONS
Various changes to Title 16 (elections) including, the elector has 29 days (prev. 35) to respond to a notice from the recorder to re-register after moving before being moved to the inactive voter list; presidential primary votes shall be tabulated by precincts and counties (prev. congressional districts), and the secretary of state no longer must return computer election programs to counties. First Sponsor: Rep. Yarbrough Other Sponsors: Rep. Murphy ARS Titles Affected: 16
H 2404 APPRENTICES; STATE PROJECTS
Contractors working on state projects must agree to hire sufficient apprentices to satisfy a ratio of apprentices-to-journeymen as established by the Dept of Commerce or the US Dept of Labor. Employers must also furnish their full- and part-time employees with health insurance at no cost to the employee. First Sponsor: Rep. Rios Other Sponsors: Rep. Miranda ARS Titles Affected: 41
H 2405 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION; PREMIUM REDUCTION
Conditions are prescribed under which a workers compensation isurance carrier may reduce premiums charged to employers by up to 5%. First Sponsor: Rep. Reagan Other Sponsors: Rep. Konopnicki, McComish ARS Titles Affected: 23
H 2406 CONTRACTORS; RETENTION MONIES
Changes in how contractor retention funds are managed. The maximum that can be retained is 5% of the contract amount. It must be held in an interest-bearing account with interest accruing to the party to whom the monies are owed. A general contractor may not hold retention monies due to subcontractors if the project owner does not hold retention monies. First Sponsor: Rep. Reagan Other Sponsors: Rep. Clark, Konopnicki, Rios, Jerry Weiers, Yarbrough ARS Titles Affected: 32
H 2407 CENTENNIAL; ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS; APPRO
Appropriates $50,000 from the general fund in the current fiscal year (2006-07) to the historical advisory commission for costs incurred related to planning the Arizona statehood centennial in 2012. Emergency clause. First Sponsor: Rep. Crandall ARS Titles Affected: 41
H 2410 STATE EMPLOYEE; PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN
State employees may not run for or hold the office of precinct committeeman. First Sponsor: Rep. Gallardo Other Sponsors: Rep. Ableser, Chad Campbell, Lopes, Lujan, Prezelski, Sinema ARS Titles Affected: 41
H 2411 FIREARMS; LOADED WEAPONS; STORAGE
It is illegal to store or keep a loaded firearm in a place where a minor is likely to gain access unless the weapon is in a locked container or the weapon is in such close proximity to the person it is as if it were carried on his person. Violation is a class 1 (highest) misdemeanor unless a minor obtains the weapon and causes death or injury to himself or another person, in which case the criminal classification rises to class 3 or 4 felony. First Sponsor: Rep. Gallardo Other Sponsors: Rep. Lujan, Sinema ARS Titles Affected: 13
H 2412 PROHIBITED POSSESSORS; GUN STORAGE
The list of prohibited possessors of firearms is expanded to include those who violate a new statute regarding keeping loaded weapons away from minors. First Sponsor: Rep. Gallardo Other Sponsors: Rep. Lujan, Prezelski, Sinema ARS Titles Affected: 13
H 2413 LYMPHADEMA STUDY COMMITTEE; REPORT
A lymphadema Study Committee is established to examine the prevalence of lymphadema in the state and to make recommendations to promote research in its treatment and prevention. A report is due to the Governor , House Speaker and Senate President by Sept 31, 2008. First Sponsor: Rep. Gallardo Other Sponsors: Rep. Ableser, Chad Campbell, Lopes, Lujan, Prezelski, Sinema ARS Titles Affected:
H 2414 ELECTIONS; ON SITE EARLY BALLOTS; ELECTION DAY
An elector may deliver a completed early ballot to an on-site voting location up until 7 p.m. on election day (previously, the deadline for delivering an early ballot to an on-site voting center was 5 p.m. on the Friday preceding election day. First Sponsor: Rep. Gallardo Other Sponsors: Rep. Ableser, Chad Campbell, Lopes, Lujan, Prezelski, Sinema ARS Titles Affected: 16
H 2415 ELECTIONS; EARLY VOTING; EXTENDED REQUEST
An elector may request that early ballot material be mailed to the elector through the next two general election cycles following receipt of the request. First Sponsor: Rep. Gallardo Other Sponsors: Rep. Ableser, Chad Campbell, Lopes, Lujan, Prezelski, Sinema ARS Titles Affected: 16
H 2416 PUBLIC EMPLOYEES; COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
A Public Employee Bargaining Act is inserted in Title 23 (labor). A Public Employee Labor Relations Board is created to encourage conciliation, mediation and voluntary arbitration between public employers and employees on issues regarding pay, hours and conditions. First Sponsor: Rep. Gallardo Other Sponsors: Rep. Ableser, Chad Campbell, Lopes, Lujan, Prezelski, Sinema ARS Titles Affected: 23 41
H 2417 ELECTION INFORMATION; UNIVERSITY CENTER
The Board of Regents is to establish an election information center at ASU to provide access to data on elections, redistricting and state demographics. First Sponsor: Rep. Gallardo Other Sponsors: Rep. Ableser, Chad Campbell, Lujan, Prezelski, Sinema ARS Titles Affected: 15
H 2418 ELECTIONS; MANUAL AUDIT SAMPLE
Apparently clarifying changes to statutes governing a manual audit of 2% of all ballots cast in every countywide primary, general and presidential preference election. First Sponsor: Rep. Gallardo Other Sponsors: Rep. Chad Campbell, Lopes, Lujan, Prezelski, Sinema ARS Titles Affected: 16
H 2419 NOMINATING PETITION CIRCULATORS; FORGERY
A person who knowingly signs a nominating petition as a circulator but who has not witnessed the signatures of all persons who signed is guilty of petition forgery. First Sponsor: Rep. Gallardo Other Sponsors: Rep. Ableser, Chad Campbell, Lopes, Lujan, Prezelski, Sinema ARS Titles Affected: 16
H 2420 OUTSOURCING; STATE SERVICE POSITIONS; PROHIBITION
State agencies, commissions and departments are prohibited from entering into any agreement that results in a state service position being transferred outside the United States. “State service position” is defined as a state government employee and includes a contractual employment relationship. First Sponsor: Rep. Gallardo Other Sponsors: Rep. Ableser, Chad Campbell, Lopes, Lujan, Prezelski, Sinema ARS Titles Affected: 41
H 2421 PROCUREMENT SERVICES; OUTSOURCING PROHIBITED
A state agency, board or department is prohibited from awarding a contract of “development assistance” (defined) to any vendor that performs the work at a site outside the United States. First Sponsor: Rep. Gallardo Other Sponsors: Rep. Ableser, Chad Campbell, Lopes, Lujan, Prezelski, Sinema ARS Titles Affected: 41
H 2422 LABOR; REST PERIODS; MEAL BREAKS
For employees not covered by a collective bargaining agreement, employers are required to provide at least one 30 minute meal break for every continuous 8 hours of labor performed and a ten minute break (at employer expense) for every 4 hours. Some exceptions are provided. First Sponsor: Rep. Gallardo Other Sponsors: Rep. Ableser, Lopes, Lujan, Prezelski, Sinema ARS Titles Affected: 23
H 2423 UNIONS; NONUNION EMPLOYEES; REPRESENTATION
An employee who is represented in contract disputes and grievances by a union but who is not a member of the union is liable to the union for actual costs of representation not to exceed an amount equal to union dues for the period of the most recent contract. First Sponsor: Rep. Gallardo Other Sponsors: Rep. Ableser, Chad Campbell, Lopes, Lujan, Prezelski, Sinema ARS Titles Affected: 23
H 2424 CAMPAIGN EXPENDITURES; DISCLOSURE
A political committee that expressly advocates the election of a candidate must disclose on all political advertising it produces for that candidate the total amount of expenditures made for the benefit of that candidate if that total exceeds $50,000. First Sponsor: Rep. Gallardo Other Sponsors: Rep. Chad Campbell, Lujan, Sinema ARS Titles Affected: 16
H 2425 LABOR; UNIONS; RIGHT TO WORK
Employers or their agents are prohibited from interfering with a person by attempting or threatening to prevent the person from joining a union or to leave a specific employment position against the person’s will. First Sponsor: Rep. Gallardo Other Sponsors: Rep. Ableser, Chad Campbell, Lopes, Lujan, Prezelski, Sinema ARS Titles Affected: 23
H 2430 ELECTIONS; BALLOTS; MULTIPLE LANGUAGES
In cases where a requirement to print election ballots in more than one language results in a ballot of multiple pages, different versions shall be printed with only one language on each of the different versions. First Sponsor: Rep. Gallardo Other Sponsors: Rep. Ableser, Chad Campbell, Lujan, Prezelski, Sinema ARS Titles Affected: 16
H 2432 SCHOOL TEACHERS; CONTRACTS; SALARY INFO
Employment contracts for teachers must contain at least information that includes the teacher’s base salary and detailed description of additional income the teacher may be entitled to and the performance criteria used to award monies from a performance based compensation system First Sponsor: Rep. Barto Other Sponsors: Rep. Anderson, Barnes, Clark, Crandall, Mason, Murphy, Tobin ARS Titles Affected: 15
H 2434 PROPERTY TAX; RESIDENTIAL; HOMESITE AREA
For real estate tax purposes, a homesite classified as class three (residential) property may include up to 10 acres if none of it is used for any purpose that would cause it to be classified differently. A homesite may include more than 10 acres if conditions prevent the division of the parcel. First Sponsor: Rep. Barto Other Sponsors: Rep. Barnes, Clark, Kavanagh, Mason, Murphy, Reagan, Waring ARS Titles Affected: 42
H 2435 ATTORNEY FEES; RECOVERY; CIVIL ACTIONS
Attorney fees may be recovered as part of an award in any civil action. Formerly, attorney fees could be recovered only in actions “arising our of a contract, express or implied.” First Sponsor: Rep. Barto ARS Titles Affected: 12
H 2436 HEALTH CARE ACTIONS; PROOF
For purposes of establishing medical malpractice, the elements of proof must be established by clear and convincing evidence. (Currently, the standard is “preponderance of evidence.”) First Sponsor: Rep. Barto Other Sponsors: Rep. Adams, Anderson, Barnes, Burges, Clark, Crandall, Crump, Groe, Kavanagh, Mason, Murphy ARS Titles Affected: 12
H 2437 CHILDREN, UNBORN; GUARDIANSHIPS
A person may become the guardian of an unborn child by filing an affidavit with the superior court. Both parent’s signatures are also required unless the pregnant woman affirms the identity or location of the father is unknown in which case only the woman’s signature is necessary . First Sponsor: Rep. Barto Other Sponsors: Rep. Anderson, Burges, Clark, Mason, Murphy, Tobin ARS Titles Affected: 14
H 2438 CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES; MONITORING PROGRAM
The Pharmacy Board must establish a controlled substances prescription monitoring program to implement a computerized database to track the prescribing and consumption of controlled substances and to assist law enforcement identify illegal activities. First Sponsor: Rep. Barto Other Sponsors: Rep. Anderson, Barnes, Clark, Groe, Mason ARS Titles Affected: 36
H 2439 AUDIOLOGISTS; SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS
Various changes in statutes regulating audiologists and speech language pathologists, including adding a definition of audiologist and requiring at least 10 hours of continuing education for a person to renew a license in audiology or speech language pathology. More. First Sponsor: Rep. Barto ARS Titles Affected: 36
H 2440 IRRIGATION DISTRICTS; ACREAGE VOTING
Irrigation districts in Maricopa County in which the majority of acreage in the district is used for other than agricultural purposes may use an acreage voting system in district elections. The system provides that each qualified elector is entitled to the number of votes equal to the number of acres owned, to a maximum of 1,280 votes. First Sponsor: Rep. Adams Other Sponsors: Rep. Anderson, Crandall, Chuck Gray ARS Titles Affected: 48
H 2441 INITIATIVES; LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL REVIEW
Organizers of an initiative must submit a copy of the proposed text to the Legislative Council for review. The Council will determine the official title of the measure and may make recommendations to improve the text. Initiative organizers may accept, modify or reject the Council’s recommendations. Enactment conditional on passage of a constitutional amendment requiring review of proposed initiatives by the Legislative Council. First Sponsor: Rep. Adams ARS Titles Affected: 16
H 2442 PHOTO ENFORCEMENT; FINES & TRAFFIC SCHOOL
If a person is found guilty of a moving violation by means of a photo enforcement system and pays the fine within 60 days of conviction, the infraction shall not count towards license revocation or suspension. Persons convicted based on photo enforcement may attend a defensive driving school up to three times within a 24 month period. Currently, photo enforcement violations are not treated differently than other moving violations and persons may not attend defensive driving school more than once in a 24 month period. Also, law enforcement personnel detected by photo enforcement in violation of traffic laws are not guilty of a violation if the officer was on duty when the violation occurred. First Sponsor: Rep. Adams Other Sponsors: Rep. Barto, Crandall, Desimone, Groe, McLain, Reagan ARS Titles Affected: 28
H 2443 OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES; USER FEE
Various changes in statutes related to operation of off-highway vehicles, including a requirement that off-highway vehicles display a sticker (indicia is the term of art) issued by the Dept of Transportation and that a fee is charged for the indicia. Proceeds from the sale of indicia shall be used by the state land dept to mitigate the impact of vehicles on its land. Effective July 1, 2008. First Sponsor: Rep. Jerry Weiers ARS Titles Affected: 28
H 2444 SCHOOL BUSES; REAR BUMPERS
All school buses manufactured after Dec 31, 2007, and registered in this state shall have a rear bumper that “does not exceed a vertical distance of 30 inches from the bottom edge of the horizontal member of the bumper.” First Sponsor: Rep. Jerry Weiers ARS Titles Affected: 28
H 2445 VEHICLES; TWO LICENSE PLATES
Beginning July 1, 2008, the DMV shall issue two license plates to each auto. Motorcycles, trailers, and off-road vehicles will continue to get one plate. The rear plate shall bear validation tags; the front plate is called an “amber plate.” First Sponsor: Rep. Jerry Weiers ARS Titles Affected: 28
H 2446 CONSUMER CREDIT REPORTS; SECURITY FREEZES
A consumer may request a consumer credit reporting agency place a security freeze on the consumer’s credit report. If a freeze is in effect, the agency may not release any information from the file to a third party without express authorization. The consumer may request a temporary lifting of the freeze. First Sponsor: Rep. Lujan Other Sponsors: Rep. Chad Campbell, Gallardo, Sinema ARS Titles Affected: 44
H 2447 TAX REFUND ANTICIPATION LOANS; REGULATION
An chapter is added to Title 6 (banks & financial institutions) governing tax refund anticipation loans. Provisions include loan agencies must be registered; must file a schedule of fees, and agree to certain disclosures on advertising. First Sponsor: Rep. Gallardo Other Sponsors: Rep. Chad Campbell, Lopes, Lujan, Prezelski, Sinema ARS Titles Affected: 6
H 2449 INSURANCE PREMIUMS; INSTALLMENT FEES
A fee charged by an insurance company to policy holders who pay premiums in installments must be disclosed in the policy separately from disclosure of the premium amount. Language is added to specifically exclude from the definition of “premium” any fee or charge for an installment payment option. First Sponsor: Rep. Konopnicki ARS Titles Affected: 20
H 2451 EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS; EMPLOYER RIGHTS
The Dept of Corrections and the Administrative Office of the Courts join the Dept of Public Safety as state agencies whose employees may not engage in sickouts, work slowdowns, or strikes. The employers are recognized as having sole and exclusive authority to determine the level and manner in which department activities are conducted, managed and administered. First Sponsor: Rep. Burns Other Sponsors: Rep. Alvarez, Aboud, Arzberger, Blendu, Linda Gray, O’Halleran ARS Titles Affected: 23
H 2452 INSURERS; REPORTS; FILING DEADLINES
The deadline for certain reports due to the Dept of Insurance is delayed from the first day of a specified month to the last day of that month. First Sponsor: Rep. Konopnicki ARS Titles Affected: 20
H 2453 INSURANCE; MANDATORY CONTROL EVENT; HEARING
The director of the Dept of Insurance may take control of an insurer any time within 120 days (prev., 90 days ) of when a mandatory control level event occurs. The insurer has 7 days (prev., 5) to request a hearing. First Sponsor: Rep. Konopnicki ARS Titles Affected: 20
H 2454 INSURANCE; JT UNDERWRITING & REINSURANCE
The director of the Dept of Insurance must issue (prev., may issue) an order requiring discontinuance of activities by joint underwriting and reinsurance organizations that the director, after conducting a hearing on the matter, determines to be inconsistent with governing statutes. First Sponsor: Rep. Konopnicki ARS Titles Affected: 20
H 2455 FIRST RESPONDERS; QUALIFIED IMMUNITY
A law enforcement officer or firefighter acting within the scope of his/her employment is not liable for damages a plaintiff incurs unless the conduct was grossly negligent or done with criminal intent. First Sponsor: Rep. Pearce ARS Titles Affected: 12
H 2457 FIREARMS; PEACE OFFICERS
With certain exceptions, a governmental entity shall not prohibit a peace officer from carrying a firearm. First Sponsor: Rep. Pearce Other Sponsors: Rep. Crump, Reagan, Linda Gray ARS Titles Affected: 38
H 2458 EMERGENCY; FIREARMS SEIZURE; PROHIBITION
The list of powers of the governor during an emergency is changed to exclude firearms, ammunition and their various components from the general authority to commandeer or seize any property. First Sponsor: Rep. Pearce Other Sponsors: Rep. Anderson, Biggs, Crump, Groe, Murphy, Chuck Gray, Linda Gray, Harper, Johnson ARS Titles Affected: 26
H 2459 DEBT REDUCTION FUND; APPROPRIATIONS
A debt reduction fund is created to reduce and eliminate outstanding lease purchase agreements and revenue bond issuances. The money shall be appropriated from the rainy day fund. In the current fiscal year, $200,000 is appropriated to the School Facilities Board for this purpose . Emergency clause. First Sponsor: Rep. Pearce Other Sponsors: Rep. Nichols, Linda Gray, Johnson ARS Titles Affected: 35
H 2460 VALID ID; CONSULAR CARDS; PROHIBITION
The state and its political subdivisions are prohibited from accepting a consular ID issued by a foreign government as a valid form of identification First Sponsor: Rep. Pearce Other Sponsors: Rep. Anderson, Crump, Murphy, Chuck Gray, Linda Gray, Harper, Johnson ARS Titles Affected: 41
H 2461 ILLEGALS; LAW ENFORCEMENT COOPERATION
Arizona law enforcement officers are “fully authorized” to support the enforcement of federal immigration laws in prohibiting illegals from entering or remaining in the US. The attorney general shall enter into a cooperative agreement with the US Dept of Homeland Security to designate specific state law enforcement officers as qualified to exercise the enforcement powers of federal immigration officers. First Sponsor: Rep. Pearce Other Sponsors: Rep. Anderson, Crump, Murphy, Linda Gray ARS Titles Affected: 41
H 2462 JURIES; REGIONAL JUDICIAL DISTRICTS
The superior court in counties with regional judicial districts shall use a system to assign jurors to courts that are closer to the juror rather than to those which are further away. First Sponsor: Rep. Pearce Other Sponsors: Rep. Anderson, Chuck Gray, Linda Gray ARS Titles Affected: 21
H 2463 HANDYMAN REGISTRATION
Certain handymen, who as a class had previously been excluded from statutes requiring them to register with the Registrar of Contractors, are required to register. They must have proof of a surety bond and pay a filing fee of $45. Requires 2/3 majority for passage (Prop 108). First Sponsor: Rep. Pearce ARS Titles Affected: 32
H 2464 MONEY TRANSFERS; INTERNATIONAL
An individual transferring funds to another country must present documentary proof that income taxes have been paid in an amount equivalent to the taxes due on the amount transferred. Individuals must also present valid ID. Businesses transferring monies for individuals must retain copies of ID and proof of taxes paid for a period of 10 years. First Sponsor: Rep. Pearce Other Sponsors: Rep. Anderson, Murphy ARS Titles Affected: 44
H 2465 ARCHIVES BUILDING; PURCHASE OF PROPERTY
Authority is given to the Dept of Administration to purchase property adjacent to the site of the Rosenbaum Archives Building at 19th An Avenue and Madison. Previously appropriated monies shall be used. Emergency clause. First Sponsor: Rep. Pearce Other Sponsors: Rep. Anderson, Groe, Chuck Gray, Linda Gray ARS Titles Affected: 41
H 2466 ILLEGALS; VEHICLE TITLE & REGISTRATION
Applications for a vehicle title or vehicle registration must include a statement the applicant is legally in the United States. Proof that the applicant’s presence in this county is authorized under federal law must accompany submission of the application. First Sponsor: Rep. Pearce Other Sponsors: Rep. Anderson, Biggs, Chuck Gray, Linda Gray ARS Titles Affected: 28
H 2467 ILLEGALS; LICENSING ELIGIBILITY
An agency of the state or any political subdivision is prohibited from issuing a permit or license to anyone who cannot prove legal presence in the country. First Sponsor: Rep. Pearce Other Sponsors: Rep. Anderson, Biggs, Crump, Murphy, Chuck Gray, Linda Gray, Johnson ARS Titles Affected: 41
H 2468 SCHOOLS; FLAG SIZE
Statutory requirement that schools display a flag at least 2 feet by 3 feet is changed to state the flag must be “of sufficient size to be visible and easily recognizable” and may not be made of paper. The 2 feet by 3 feet minimum size applies when a classroom US flag is replaced. First Sponsor: Rep. Pearce Other Sponsors: Rep. Chuck Gray, Linda Gray ARS Titles Affected:
H 2469 CONCEALED WEAPONS; PETTY OFFENSE
A person with a concealed carry permit who does not present the permit for inspection when requested by law enforcement is guilty of a petty offense (previously, a class 2 (mid-level) misdemeanor). First Sponsor: Rep. Pearce Other Sponsors: Rep. Murphy, Chuck Gray, Linda Gray, Johnson ARS Titles Affected: 13
H 2470 ILLEGAL ALIENS; WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
Illegal aliens are removed from the list of workers eligible for workers’ compensation. First Sponsor: Rep. Pearce Other Sponsors: Rep. Crump, Murphy, Chuck Gray, Harper, Johnson ARS Titles Affected: 23
H 2471 CHILDREN OF ILLEGALS; PUBLIC BENEFITS
Children born in this state to illegal aliens after the effective date of this act are not eligible for public benefits, defined to include public education, welfare, or health care. First Sponsor: Rep. Pearce Other Sponsors: Rep. Groe, Murphy, Johnson ARS Titles Affected: 1
H 2472 JUSTICES OF THE PEACE; JURISDICTION
The exclusive jurisdiction of JP courts in civil matters is increased to $10,000 from $5,000. Concurrent jurisdiction with superior court of cases between $5K and 10K is deleted. First Sponsor: Rep. Pearce Other Sponsors: Rep. Crump, Chuck Gray, Linda Gray ARS Titles Affected: 22 33
H 2473 BORDER TECHNOLOGY; APPROPRIATIONS
A Border Technology Fund is established administered by the Dept of Emergency and Military Affairs. An appropriation of $25 million in each of fiscal 07-08 and 08-09. The Dept must submit a draft of equipment purchase proposals to the Joint Committee on Capital review and submit quarterly reports to the JCCR beginning Dec 1, 2007, until completion of the project. Federal monies will supplant state money. First Sponsor: Rep. Pearce Other Sponsors: Rep. Anderson, Boone, Burges, Crump, Groe, Murphy, Nichols, Chuck Gray, Linda Gray, Harper, Johnson ARS Titles Affected: 26
H 2474 JUSTICE COURTS; CONCURRENT JURISDICTION LIMITS
Concurrent jurisdiction of justice courts and superior courts in civil matters is extended to include cases involving $10,000. Formerly, concurrent jurisdiction was only for cases involving more than $5,000 and less than $10,000. First Sponsor: Rep. Pearce Other Sponsors: Rep. Linda Gray ARS Titles Affected: 22
H 2475 ILLEGALS; TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS
Persons who are cited for civil or criminal traffic violations must prove to the court they are legally present in the country. Those who cannot prove legal presence shall not have the complaint dismissed and shall also be charged with violation of requirement to possess a valid driver license. First Sponsor: Rep. Pearce Other Sponsors: Rep. Crump, Groe, Murphy, Nichols, Chuck Gray, Linda Gray, Harper, Johnson ARS Titles Affected: 28
H 2476 PROPERTY TAX; AG DISTRICT EXEMPTION; RETROACTIVITY
The effective date of Laws 2006, Chapter 323; H2727: tax exemption government owned property) which exempted from property tax improvements made on government-owned land by an agricultural improvement district is changed to Sept 18, 2003, which is the effective date of Laws 2003, Chapter 251 which is the law that made such property subject to property taxation. An intent section explains the intent of this bill is to make the text added in 2003 have no legal effect for any time period. Emergency clause. First Sponsor: Rep. Jim Weiers Other Sponsors: Rep. Ableser, Konopnicki, Reagan, Robson, Jerry Weiers, Miranda, Verschoor ARS Titles Affected: 42
H 2477 MUNICIPAL CODES; ADOPTION
Within one year from the effective date of this act, all municipalities must adopt the 2006 edition of various building codes, including the International Building Code, the National Electrical Code, the Uniform Plumbing Code, the Uniform Mechanical Code and the International Residential Code. Municipalities may amend these codes only for reasons of life, safety, health or regional conditions or if amendment is more restrictive than the code provision. Municipalities are subject to civil cause of action for failing to comply. First Sponsor: Rep. Adams ARS Titles Affected: 9
H 2478 CREDIT UNIONS; BUSINESS LOANS; PREPAYMENT
Credit unions may charge a prepayment penalty on business loans they issue. First Sponsor: Rep. Adams ARS Titles Affected: 6
H 2479 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS; LICENSURE
Continuous licensure as a behavioral health professional in another state satisfies certain requirements for licensure by reciprocity. Continuous licensure in another state for at least 5 years satisfies the requirement to prove good moral character. The Board of Behavioral Health Examiners must notify an applicant within 14 days of submission of an application if the application is incomplete. The board must include a specific explanation for its determination. First Sponsor: Rep. McClure Other Sponsors: Rep. Alvarez, Crandall, Konopnicki, Lopes, Garcia, Soltero ARS Titles Affected: 32