H 2480 PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION; CHARTER SCHOOLS
Property and building leased to a charter school is exempt from property tax if the school is organized as a 501(c)(3) corporation and is registered with the state as a charter school. First Sponsor: Rep. Mason ARS Titles Affected: 42
H 2481 VEHICLES & AIRCRAFT; REPAIRS; PRICING
Cost of repairs to a vehicle or aircraft must be determined by the mechanic based on time and materials. The mechanic shall not consult any pricing list or publication to determine what to charge. A written estimate of cost shall be presented by the mechanic before commencing repairs. First Sponsor: Rep. Mason Other Sponsors: Rep. Konopnicki ARS Titles Affected: 44
H 2482 SPECIAL DISTRICTS; SANITARY; REORGANIZATION
Changes in statutes governing the reorganization of a sanitary district from one governed by the county board of supervisors to one with its own governing board or from a district with a 3-member governing board to a 5-member board. First Sponsor: Rep. Mason Other Sponsors: Rep. Brown, Burns, Konopnicki, Tobin, O’Halleran ARS Titles Affected: 48
H 2483 CITRUS, FRUIT & VEGETABLE COUNCIL
Membership of the Citrus, Fruit and Vegetable Advisory Council is changed to replace two citrus producers (one from western Arizona and one from central Arizona) with one with no geographic restriction and to increase representation of fruit and vegetable producers to 4 from 3. Incumbents shall be allowed to complete their terms. First Sponsor: Rep. Mason Other Sponsors: Rep. Brown, Burns, Kavanagh, Konopnicki, Pancrazi, Tobin, Ulmer, Aguirre, Arzberger, Flake ARS Titles Affected: 3
H 2484 WELL IMPACTS; CONTAMINATION
The Dept of Water Resources is authorized to disapprove of an application to drill a new well inside a remedial action site or within one mile of a remedial site if the dept determines the well will likely cause migration of contaminated groundwater from the remedial site to another well. First Sponsor: Rep. Mason Other Sponsors: Rep. Adams, Bradley, Burns, Tobin ARS Titles Affected: 45
H 2485 WELLS; COLORADO RIVER ; SANTA CRUZ AMA
Changes in statutes affecting groundwater use in the Santa Cruz Active Management Area. Authority granted last year (by Laws 2006, Chapter 56, Sec 2) for the Dept of Water Resources to extend the time period within which a well must be completed from one year to five years under certain circumstances is repealed. Also, effective 30 days after final regulations for administering entitlements to Colorado River water are published in the Federal Register, those who apply to drill a well that will pump Colorado River water are subject to additional conditions and regulations. First Sponsor: Rep. Mason Other Sponsors: Rep. Bradley, Burns, Konopnicki, Tobin ARS Titles Affected: 45
H 2486 SPECIAL DISTRICTS; ROAD IMPROVEMENT
The list of special district authorized under Title 48 is expanded to include Road Improvement and Maintenance Districts that are formed to improve and maintain one or more roads to less than county standard . The new districts are organized under Chapter 6, Article 4 of Title 48 that had been limited to domestic water and wastewater improvement districts. First Sponsor: Rep. Mason Other Sponsors: Rep. Brown, Burns, Hershberger, Konopnicki, Tobin, O’Halleran, Verschoor ARS Titles Affected: 48
H 2487 AG MANAGEMENT PRACTICES CTE; CONTINUATION
The statutory life of the Agricultural Best Management Practices Advisory Committee is extended five years to July 1, 2012. Committee membership is reconstituted, and the committee assumes responsibilities of the Grazing Best Practices Advisory Committee. Retroactive to July 1, 2007. First Sponsor: Rep. Mason Other Sponsors: Rep. Bradley, Clark, Tobin ARS Titles Affected: 41 49
H 2488 GROUNDWATER TRANSFERS; DROUGHT EMERGENCY
Various provisions are added as session law (no changes to current statutes regarding interim water use for “true emergencies.” Retroactive to May 1, 2007. Self repeals April 30, 2008. First Sponsor: Rep. Mason Other Sponsors: Rep. Adams, Alvarez, Anderson, Barto, Bradley, Brown, Burns, Clark, Groe, Hershberger, Konopnicki, Lujan, McClure, Meza, Miranda, Prezelski, Sinema, Tobin, O’Halleran ARS Titles Affected: 45
H 2489 SPECIAL DISTRICT AMENDMENTS
Various changes in statutes governing special taxing districts, mostly dealing with water and wastewater districts including changes in the procedures by which districts are formed and those which apply when their boundaries are changed. First Sponsor: Rep. Mason Other Sponsors: Rep. Brown, Hershberger, Konopnicki, Tobin, O’Halleran ARS Titles Affected: 48
H 2490 SPECIAL; DISTRICTS; FIRE; ASSESSMENTS
As part of a capital improvements plan, a special taxing district formed to provide fire services may assess a “facility benefit assessment” to offset costs to the district of providing services to specific developments . First Sponsor: Rep. Mason Other Sponsors: Rep. Tobin ARS Titles Affected: 48
H 2491 INCOME TAX; SOLAR ENERGY CREDIT; APPLICATION
Changes in statutes related to eligibility of individuals and corporations for installation of solar energy devices in nonresidential applications. One change is to correct a mistaken statutory reference. Also situations under which a tax credit may be claimed if a third party is involved are expanded to include installation or development of solar devices (currently, only financing by a third party is eligible for the credit. Also the third party must be not subject to state income tax for the credit to apply. First Sponsor: Rep. Mason Other Sponsors: Rep. Anderson, Boone, Nelson, Prezelski, Jim Weiers ARS Titles Affected: 43
H 2492 COUNTIES & MUNICIPALITIES; DEVELOPMENT FEES
Statutes governing development fees applied by counties and municipalities are amended to state that developers must be given a 15% discount in fees for building homes that qualify under the federal tax credit for energy efficient homes. First Sponsor: Rep. Mason Other Sponsors: Rep. Lopez ARS Titles Affected: 9 11
H 2493 INCOME TAX CREDITS; ENERGY PRODUCTION
Beginning Jan 1, 2008 through Dec 31, 2011, a tax credit is allowed both individual and corporate payers of income tax for producing and using or for financing and installing combined heat producing and power generating equipment. First Sponsor: Rep. Mason Other Sponsors: Rep. Ableser, Adams, Anderson, Barnes, Bradley, Burges, Burns, Crump, Hershberger, Konopnicki, Lujan, McClure, Murphy, Nelson, Tobin, Burton Cahill, Flake, Linda Gray, McCune Davis, O’Halleran, Tibshraeny ARS Titles Affected: 41 43
H 2494 ENERGY & WATER SAVINGS LOANS FUND
A water and energy savings loan fund is established within the Dept of Commerce to provide funding for projects intended to save water or energy in privately owned facilities leased to the state. Eligible projects include retrofits of existing buildings or upgrades in new buildings. Maximum annual amount to be loaned is $250,000. Program self repeals on July 1, 2017. Appropriates $25 million from the general fund in fiscal 07-08. First Sponsor: Rep. Mason Other Sponsors: Rep. Ableser, Bradley, Clark, Hershberger, Konopnicki, Nelson, Aboud, O’Halleran ARS Titles Affected: 34
H 2495 SCHOOLS; ENERGY PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Projects approved by the School Facilities Board after June 30, 2007, must conform to energy and water performance standardd approved by the board. Retroactive to July 1, 2007. First Sponsor: Rep. Mason Other Sponsors: Rep. Ableser, Adams, Anderson, Bradley, Clark, Hershberger, Konopnicki, Nelson, Reagan, Schapira, Aboud, Bee, Flake, O’Halleran, Tibshraeny ARS Titles Affected: 15
H 2496 SCHOOLS; ENERGY & WATER SAVINGS FUND
School districts and charters may establish an energy and water savings fund to pay for energy or water savings capital projects. Source of funds is monies from companies that provide utility, energy or water services to the district or charter and the savings experienced due to the installation of the equipment. Funds provided by the companies must be repaid according to a schedule of payments plus “reasonable carrying charges.” First Sponsor: Rep. Mason Other Sponsors: Rep. Ableser, Adams, Bradley, Burns, Chad Campbell, Clark, Desimone, Hershberger, Konopnicki, Nelson, Reagan, Ulmer, Aboud, Aguirre, Bee, Blendu, Flake, O’Halleran, Tibshraeny ARS Titles Affected: 15
H 2497 PUBLIC BUILDINGS; ENERGY SAVINGS GOALS
Community colleges must meet prescribed energy savings in building they administer according to a timetable established by this bill. School districts, community colleges and universities are added to the list of state agencies that must procure energy efficient products certified by the federal government. First Sponsor: Rep. Mason Other Sponsors: Rep. Ableser, Burns, Clark, Hershberger, Konopnicki, Nelson, Reagan, Schapira, Aboud, Bee, Flake, O’Halleran ARS Titles Affected: 34
H 2499 LIQUOR LICENSES; BONDS
An applicant for a liquor license must post a bond with the the Dept of Liquor Licenses and Control in an amount to be determined by the director. First Sponsor: Rep. Nelson ARS Titles Affected: 4
H 2500 SEX OFFENDER; RESIDENCY RESTRICTIONS
The number of registered sex offenders that may live in the same multifamily housing complex is reduced to 5% of the units from 10%. First Sponsor: Rep. Nelson ARS Titles Affected: 13
H 2501 MUNICIPAL POWERS; TAX LIENS
Municipalities may purchase tax liens on property located in a redevelopment project area in the municipal boundaries by matching the bid with the lowest interest rate and paying all delinquent taxes and charges on the property. The municipality must pay subsequent property taxes. The right of municipalities to purchase tax liens is superior to other bidders. First Sponsor: Rep. Nelson ARS Titles Affected: 36 42
H 2502 HOA; POLITICAL SIGNS
The number of days prior to an election during which an HOA may not prohibit the display of political signs is increased to 50 from 45. First Sponsor: Rep. Murphy ARS Titles Affected: 33
H 2503 HOA; CAUTION SIGNS; CHILDREN
An HOA must allow the use of cautionary signs regarding children if the signs are displayed while children are present and are removed within 12 hours after initial display. First Sponsor: Rep. Murphy ARS Titles Affected: 33
H 2504 CPS; CONFIDENTIALITY; PARENTS
A parent or guardian who is under investigation by Child Protective Services (CPS) may waive the right to confidentiality and is not subject to civil or criminal liability for doing so. First Sponsor: Rep. Murphy Other Sponsors: Rep. Adams, Groe ARS Titles Affected: 8
H 2505 CPS WORKERS; PERSONNEL RULES
CPS workers are exempt from state personnel rules and may not appeal to the state personnel board. First Sponsor: Rep. Murphy Other Sponsors: Rep. Adams, Groe ARS Titles Affected: 8
H 2506 INCOME TAX REPEAL; TAX SIMPLIFICATION
Individual and corporate income taxes are repealed. State sales tax is increased an unspecified amount, some of which will be distributed to counties and municipalities to offset the loss of stated shared revenue from income taxes. First Sponsor: Rep. Murphy Other Sponsors: Rep. Groe, Pearce ARS Titles Affected: 42 43
H 2507 BUSINESS PERSONAL PROPERTY; EXEMPTION
The maximum amount of property used for agriculture or business that is exempt from property taxes is increased to $10 million from $50,000. First Sponsor: Rep. Murphy Other Sponsors: Rep. Groe, Pearce, Stump ARS Titles Affected: 42
H 2508 MUNICIPAL TAX INCENTIVES; PROHIBITION; PENALTY
Municipalities cannot offer tax incentives to businesses to locate or relocate a retail business in the municipality. Municipalities in violation are subject to a penalty equal to the amount of the incentive, extended over 5 years. Tax incentives for businesses to locate in redevelopment areas and tax incentives offered to existing retail business within 5 miles of a new retail business are exempt. First Sponsor: Rep. Murphy Other Sponsors: Rep. Pearce ARS Titles Affected: 42
H 2509 INSURANCE SCORE; CREDIT HISTORY
The types of credit history information that insurers cannot use to calculate an insurance score or the cost of premiums is expanded to include the amount of outstanding debt in relation to available credit, the number of credit inquiries made by the consumer, and factors related to employment status such as self-employment or disability. Property and casualty insurers must offer individuals the best rate available in the area for the first policy term, based on the insurance score assuming the individual has the best credit score possible. After the first policy term, insurers may offer insurance based on their normal business practices. First Sponsor: Rep. Murphy ARS Titles Affected: 20
H 2510 TUITION WAIVERS; COMBAT DEATH OF PARENT
Community colleges and state universities must provide a tuition waiver to Arizona residents under 30 years old whose parent was a member of the U.S. armed forces and was killed in action while on federal active duty. First Sponsor: Rep. Murphy Other Sponsors: Rep. Anderson, Burges, Groe, Mason, Nichols, Pearce, Reagan, Stump, Jerry Weiers, Yarbrough ARS Titles Affected: 15
H 2511 ELECTIONS; VERIFICATION; ENFORCEMENT
A candidate is guilty of petition forgery if the candidate falsely signs the circulator verification for their petitions. During elections using electronic voting machines, election judges must report to the person in charge of the election the number of votes cast according to the machine with the number case according to the poll list. The Secretary of State has subpoena power for witnesses or evidence necessary to perform election duties. First Sponsor: Rep. Murphy Other Sponsors: Rep. Ableser, Mason, Nichols, Reagan, Schapira, Stump, Yarbrough ARS Titles Affected: 16
H 2512 COUNTY ISLANDS; IGA
For the purpose of intergovernmental agreements, one of the definitions of county islands is changed from unincorporated territory with borders that involve a combination of municipalities and an Indian reservation to borders that include any combination of municipalities and an Indian reservation. First Sponsor: Rep. Murphy Other Sponsors: Rep. Biggs, Burges ARS Titles Affected: 11
H 2513 MUNICIPALITIES; EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Emergency medical services is specifically included among the emergency services for which a municipality may receive reimbursement for providing to areas outside its boundaries. First Sponsor: Rep. Murphy Other Sponsors: Rep. Biggs, Burges ARS Titles Affected: 9
H 2514 FIRE DISTRICTS; NONCONTIGUOUS PROPERTY
Fire districts formed in a single county may contain areas that are not contiguous. First Sponsor: Rep. Murphy Other Sponsors: Rep. Biggs, Burges ARS Titles Affected: 48
H 2515 HEARING AID DISPENSERS; CONTINUING EDUCATION
The minimum amount of continuing education that hearing aid dispensers must complete to renew a license is increased to 12 hours per year from 8 hours. First Sponsor: Rep. Murphy Other Sponsors: Rep. Stump, Allen ARS Titles Affected: 36
H 2516 OPTOMETRISTS; PRESCRIPTIONS; ANTIHISTAMINES
Optometrists may prescribe, dispense and administer any prescription antihistamine instead of only 3 specific antihistamines. First Sponsor: Rep. Murphy Other Sponsors: Rep. Stump ARS Titles Affected: 32
H 2517 OSTEOPATHIC BOARD; CONTINUATION
The statutory life of the Board of Osteopathic Examiners is extended ten years to June 30, 2017. Retroactive to July 1, 2007. First Sponsor: Rep. Murphy Other Sponsors: Rep. Stump ARS Titles Affected: 41
H 2518 RESPIRATORY CARE BOARD; CONTINUATION
The statutory life of the Board of Respiratory Care Examiners is extended ten years to June 30, 2017. Retroactive to July 1, 2007. First Sponsor: Rep. Murphy Other Sponsors: Rep. Stump ARS Titles Affected: 41
H 2519 SENIOR OLYMPICS; APPROPRIATION
Appropriates $100,000 from the general fund in FY 2007-08 to the Department of Health Services for distribution to the City of Phoenix for Senior Olympics. First Sponsor: Rep. Stump ARS Titles Affected: 41
H 2520 ELECTIONS; BALLOT MEASURES; EXPENDITURES
Committees formed to support or defeat ballot propositions must include the name and address of vendors, the state where the vendor is organized, and the name of the person with legal authority over the vendor in all expenditure reports. First Sponsor: Rep. Mason ARS Titles Affected: 16
H 2521 INSURANCE DIRECTOR; CHIEF EXAMINER
The chief examiner of of the Dept of Insurance (DOI) must have a minimum of seven years experience (previously, five) as a full-time examiner for the Department of Insurance or as a staff member of an accounting or actuarial firm regularly used by the Department. First Sponsor: Rep. Konopnicki ARS Titles Affected: 20
H 2522 EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY; VERIFICATION; PENALTY
Employers must verify their employee’s employment eligibility through the social security number verification program, the basic employment verification pilot program, or any other employee verification program administered by the federal or state government. Violators are subject to a civil penalty of up to $5,000 for each violation. The Attorney General is given enforcement power. First Sponsor: Rep. Konopnicki ARS Titles Affected: 23
H 2523 EMPLOYMENT; ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS
It is illegal for an employer to knowingly hire an illegal immigrant. First Sponsor: Rep. Konopnicki ARS Titles Affected: 23
H 2524 INCOME TAX CREDITS; EQUITY INVESTMENTS
For tax years 2008 to 2014, there is an income tax credit for equity investments. The Department of Revenue is charged with an application process. The combined total of the individual tax credits cannot exceed $5 million in calendar year, and the combined total of the corporate tax credits cannot exceed $5 million in calendar year. First Sponsor: Rep. Crandall ARS Titles Affected: 43
H 2525 INCOME TAX CREDIT; EQUITY INVESTMENTS
For tax years 2008 to 2014, there is an individual and corporate income tax credit for equity investments. The Department of Revenue is required to adopt rules to govern the credit. First Sponsor: Rep. Crandall ARS Titles Affected: 43
H 2527 NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS; VICTIMS’ RIGHTS;
A neighborhood association registered with a municipality may receive notice and invoke victims’ rights for juvenile offenses that are committed in any municipality. First Sponsor: Rep. Konopnicki ARS Titles Affected: 8 13
H 2528 COUNTIES; UNINCORPROATED AREA; EMERGENCY SERVICES
Maricopa, Pima, and Pinal counties are responsible for fire protection and emergency medical services to all unincorporated areas of the county. First Sponsor: Rep. Robson ARS Titles Affected: 11
H 2529 CRIMINAL RECORDS; EXPUNGEMENT
A person convicted of a crime, except violent felonies, crimes against children, sex offenses or multiple convictions, may petition for the record of conviction to be sealed after a certain amount of time has elapsed and the person has completed their sentence. A judge may order all records of conviction to be sealed and copies of the record cannot be released without a court order. Conditions for when a person may petition for a notation on all court, police, and other agency records that the person has been cleared of criminal charges are established. A person whose record has been sealed or noted may respond to inquiries as though an arrest, indictment, charge or conviction never occurred. First Sponsor: Rep. Sinema ARS Titles Affected: 13
H 2530 ENVIRONMENT; GREENHOUSE GASES
By January 2020, the state shall reduce its emissions of greenhouse gases to the level of 2000; by 2040, emissions must be reduced to the level of 50% of what it was in 2000. By January 1, 2008, the Dept of Environmental Quality must establish a method for requiring producers of greenhouse gases to report the amount of greenhouse gases they produce. First Sponsor: Rep. Sinema ARS Titles Affected: 49
H 2531 VICTIMS’ LEAVE; EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS
The list of court proceedings for which an employer must allow an employee time off from work to attend, is expanded to include compliance with a subpoena to appear as a witness, or to obtain judicial relief from harassment. First Sponsor: Rep. Sinema Other Sponsors: Rep. Chad Campbell, Lujan, Pesquiera, Rios ARS Titles Affected: 13
H 2532 MINIMUM WAGE; STATE EMPLOYEES
State employees are not excluded from coverage under the state minimum wage law. Because this measure modifies a voter approved initiative, it must receive 3/4 majority in each house for passage (Prop 105). First Sponsor: Rep. Sinema Other Sponsors: Rep. Ableser, Chad Campbell, Cloves Campbell Jr., Desimone, Farley, Gallardo, Lopes, Lopez, Lujan, Pancrazi, Prezelski, Saradnik, Schapira, Thrasher, Tom, Ulmer ARS Titles Affected: 23
H 2533 PROPERTY SALES; DISCLOSURE; WATER
A seller of real property must disclose in writing to the purchaser whether the Dept of Water Resources has issued a determination that the property is served by an adequate water supply or an assured water supply as prescribed in statute. If neither has been issued the seller must record notice of this with the county recorder. First Sponsor: Rep. Ableser Other Sponsors: Rep. Sinema ARS Titles Affected: 33
H 2534 CITIES; WATER CONSERVATION
Requirements for a city’s general plan is expanded to include a water conservation element mandating water conservation measures beginning in 2010 and a 25% reduction in water use by 2020. First Sponsor: Rep. Ableser Other Sponsors: Rep. Bradley, Brown, Farley, Gallardo, Kirkpatrick, Lujan, Meza, Saradnik, Schapira, Sinema, Thrasher, Tom ARS Titles Affected: 9
H 2535 LAND DIVISION; WATER REQUIREMENTS
Counties and municipalities must not allow land division of three or fewer lots or parcels without a current water supply and assured water supply. First Sponsor: Rep. Ableser Other Sponsors: Rep. Bradley, Brown, Farley, Gallardo, Kirkpatrick, Lujan, Meza, Prezelski, Saradnik, Schapira, Sinema, Thrasher, Rios ARS Titles Affected: 9 11
H 2536 HENS; EGG-LAYING; CAGED
Egg-laying hens that are raised in cages or enclosures must be allowed to extend their limbs without touching the sides of the cage. First Sponsor: Rep. Ableser Other Sponsors: Rep. Anderson, Bradley, Farley, Gallardo, Lopes, Lopez, Lujan, Meza, Prezelski, Schapira, Sinema, Tom, Burton Cahill, Johnson ARS Titles Affected: 13
H 2537 ANIMAL TESTING; PROHIBITION
A manufacturer or contract testing facility must not use “traditional” animal test methods when alternative test methods have been scientifically validated and recommended by appropriate agencies. First Sponsor: Rep. Ableser Other Sponsors: Rep. Bradley, Farley, Gallardo, Lopes, Lopez, Lujan, Meza, Prezelski, Sinema, Ulmer, Burton Cahill ARS Titles Affected: 11
H 2538 CONTRACTING; TAX EXEMPTION; NONPROFIT HOUSING
Beginning Jan 1, 2008, for the purpose of computing their prime contracting sales tax liability, contractors may exclude net proceeds/income from constructing qualified nonprofit housing. First Sponsor: Rep. Ableser Other Sponsors: Rep. Adams, Anderson, Bradley, Clark, Crump, Desimone, Farley, Gallardo, Groe, Kirkpatrick, Konopnicki, Lopes, Lujan, Meza, Murphy, Pancrazi, Prezelski, Reagan, Saradnik, Schapira, Sinema, Thrasher, Tobin, Tom, Yarbrough, Allen, Burton Cahill, Gorman, Harper, O’Halleran, Rios, Soltero ARS Titles Affected: 41 42
H 2539 PAYDAY LOANS; REGULATION
Current statutes regulating payday loan companies are repealed and replaced with all new language. Impossible to determine the changes without a line-by-line comparison. First Sponsor: Rep. Ableser Other Sponsors: Rep. Alvarez, Anderson, Bradley, Burns, Cajero Bedford, Clark, Farley, Gallardo, Hershberger, Kirkpatrick, Lopes, Lopez, Lujan, McClure, Meza, Pancrazi, Prezelski, Saradnik, Schapira, Sinema, Tobin, Tom, Burton Cahill, McCune Davis, O’Halleran, Rios, Soltero ARS Titles Affected: 6
H 2540 PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT; AG DISTRICT
Property taxes on improvements made on land leased from an agricultural improvements district may be abated in the manner provided in Chapter 6, Article 5 (government property lease excise tax) in statutes governing taxation. [Capitol Reports note: ARS 42-6209 allows for tax abatement for improvements on government owned land in a blighted area within a “single central business district.”] First Sponsor: Rep. Ableser ARS Titles Affected: 42
H 2541 INSURANCE; MENTAL HEALTH COVERAGE; PARITY
Beginning Jan 1, 2008, health insurance policies that provide both medical-surgical benefits and mental health benefits must not impose different treatment limits or financial requirements on mental health benefits than they do on medical-surgical benefits. “Financial requirements” is defined to include: deductibles, coinsurance, copayments and other cost sharing requirements. “Treatment limits” refers to limitations on the frequency or number of treatments. First Sponsor: Rep. Ableser Other Sponsors: Rep. Anderson, Bradley, Cajero Bedford, Clark, Desimone, Farley, Gallardo, Hershberger, Kirkpatrick, Konopnicki, Lopes, Lopez, Lujan, Meza, Pancrazi, Prezelski, Reagan, Saradnik, Schapira, Sinema, Thrasher, Tobin, Tom, Allen, Burton Cahill, McCune Davis, O’Halleran, Rios, Soltero ARS Titles Affected: 20
H 2542 INCOME TAX CUTS; ROLLBACK
The reduction in income tax rates for the highest income brackets (scheduled to be implemented beginning on Jan 1, 2007, are rolled back to the rates in effect for calendar 2006. The reduction in the fixed amount of the tax is unchanged. Tax liability for individual filers with taxable income over $150K will be $5,771 plus 4.79% of the amount greater than $150K (formerly, $5,771 plus 4.54%). Tax liability for joint filers or heads of households with taxable income greater than $300K will be $11,542 plus 4.79% of the excess (formerly $11,542 plus 4.54%). Because state revenue would increase, this bill requires 2/3 majority in each house for passage (Prop 108). First Sponsor: Rep. Ableser Other Sponsors: Rep. Kirkpatrick, Sinema ARS Titles Affected: 43
H 2559 BOXING; INTERGOVERNMENTAL TRIBAL AGREEMENTS
Revenue from boxing matches held on tribal land as a result of an intergovernmental agreement with the tribe are added to the list of events for which the Dept of Racing is responsible for collection and accounting. Revenues from this source are available to the Dept of Racing for administration and regulation of tribal boxing events. First Sponsor: Rep. Burns Other Sponsors: Rep. Alvarez, Brown, Konopnicki, McGuire, Prezelski, Rios, Arzberger, Flake, Rios ARS Titles Affected: 5
HH 2562 STAN ACCOUNT; INTEREST PAYMENTS
The Transportation Board may use Statewide Transportation Acceleration Needs (STAN) account funds to reimburse interest costs incurred by local governments for the acceleration of a transportation project. First Sponsor: Rep. Nelson Other Sponsors: Rep. Blendu ARS Titles Affected: 28
H 2563 STATE OMBUDSMAN; ACCESS TO RECORDS
The list of documents to which the state ombudsman-citizens aide is specifically excluded from accessing, is expanded to include those protected by federal law and information on government-owned facilities that are classified as critical infrastructure. First Sponsor: Rep. Nelson ARS Titles Affected: 41
H 2564 SCHOOL BUSES; OVERTAKING; PENALTIES
Enhanced penalties for repeated violations of the law prohibiting overtaking or passing a school bus that that is stopped and is displaying required signals warning other vehicles to stop. First Sponsor: Rep. Nelson ARS Titles Affected: 28
H 2565 ELECTIONS; JOINT NOMINATING PETITIONS
Multiple candidates for an office who are of the same political party may circulate a joint nominating petition. First Sponsor: Rep. Robson ARS Titles Affected: 16
H 2566 CONTRACT DEBT; CREDIT CARDS; CHOICE OF LAW
The debt incurred from credit cards and other revolving debt agreements are covered under Arizona law notwithstanding any choice-of-law provision contained in the agreement. First Sponsor: Rep. Sinema ARS Titles Affected: 12 44
H 2567 AIR QUALITY; PARTICULATE
State and local air quality standards for coarse particulate matter must comply with the U.S. EPA standard in effect on July 1, 2006, without regard to whether that standard is subsequently modified. First Sponsor: Rep. Sinema ARS Titles Affected: 49
H 2568 U OF A SOUTH; APPROPRIATION
Appropriates $500,000 from the general fund in fiscal 07-08 to the U of A South for classes to be offered in Santa Cruz County. First Sponsor: Rep. Burns Other Sponsors: Rep. Alvarez, Arzberger, Bee ARS Titles Affected: 41
H 2569 HIGHWAY EXPANSION FUND; GROWTH CITIES
Twenty million dollars of the Highway Expansion and Extension Loan Program Fund shall be used for street improvements in cities with a population growth of at least 50% in the preceding 5 years. First Sponsor: Rep. Biggs ARS Titles Affected: 28
H 2571 HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION; APPROPRIATION
Authorizes two transfers to the Statewide Transportation Acceleration Needs (STAN) account in fiscal 07-08: $62.5 million from the Highway User Revenue Fund and $35.1 million from the State Highway Fund. First Sponsor: Rep. Biggs ARS Titles Affected: 41
H 2572 TERMINAL ILLNESS; AID IN DYING
A chapter on Aid in Dying is added to public health statutes providing that a qualified patient may make a written request for medication to end the patient’s life. First Sponsor: Rep. Lopez Other Sponsors: Rep. Alvarez, Bradley, Cajero Bedford, Cloves Campbell Jr., Desimone, Garcia, Miranda, Sinema ARS Titles Affected: 36
H 2573 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. Kavanagh ARS Titles Affected: 13
H 2574 VICTIMS’ RIGHTS; PROBATION MATTERS; NOTIFICATION
Additions to the list of items for which crime victims must be notified regarding the criminal defendant’s court or probation status, including the defendant’s employment status, drug test results, education classes attended and the results of court ordered mental health exams. The victim may not disseminate this information. First Sponsor: Rep. Lujan ARS Titles Affected: 13
H 2575 PROPERTY TAXES; BED & BREAKFAST
For property tax purposes, the maximum number of sleeping rooms that a bed-and-breakfast establishment may have to keep a Class Four property tax classification is increased to six from four. First Sponsor: Rep. Prezelski Other Sponsors: Rep. Burns, Hershberger, Lopez, McClure, Bee ARS Titles Affected: 42
H 2577 SCHOOLS; VOUCHERS; G.I. JR. GRANTS
Beginning in the 2008-09 school year, a voucher system is established to enable children (natural or adopted) of a person in the military (including National Guard or reserves) to receive a grant to attend a qualifying private school. Grant amount is $5,000 with provision for annual adjustments. A school is qualified for the program by meeting stated criteria regarding academic progress, student attendance and parent participation. [Capitol Reports note: no appropriation is contained in the introductory version of this bill.] First Sponsor: Rep. Nelson ARS Titles Affected: 15 43