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legislature
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Bill number
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short_title
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weight
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Sponsor weight
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description
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category
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explanation
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501R
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HB2001
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community colleges; universities; concealed weapons
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8
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8
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Right of faculty to carry weapon on campus
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Gun Rights
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Improves campus security
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501R
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HB2002
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school district monies; associations; elections
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10
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10
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Prevents use of taxpayer money to join organizations engaged in lobbying
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K-12 Ed
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Prevent school boards from using tax dollars to lobby for more tax dollars
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501R
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HB2003
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emergency response services fees; prohibition
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7
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7
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Prevents charging for delivery of emergency services
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Govt Admin
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Taxes already should pay for this and people do not have a choice in selecting first responders. It is an inappropriate method municipalities are using to collect additional money.
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501R
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HB2004
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commercial mortgage brokers; license conversion
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2
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2
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Allows Administrator to make rules for 1 year on converting real estate license to broker license.
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Govt Admin
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Puts licensing at discretion of Superintendent without objective criteria.
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501R
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HB2005
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subdivisions; acting in concert
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9
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9
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Puts a time limit on building permit approval process for 10 or fewer lots.
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Econ Freedom
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Prevents municipal governments from arbitrarily holding up private development projects.
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501R
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HB2006
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firearms within game refuges
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9
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9
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Allows carrying weapons in wild game refuge
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Gun Rights
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This eliminates a foolish restriction on gun possession that prevents personal protection in those areas.
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501R
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HB2010
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healthcare group; small employers; eligibility
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-8
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-8
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Makes one person companies eligible for state subsidized health insurance.
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Govt Admin
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State can't afford it.
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501R
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HB2011
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healthcare group; sole proprietors
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-8
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-8
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Makes sole proprietors eligible for state subsidized health insurance.
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Govt Admin
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State can't afford it.
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501R
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HB2012
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AHCCCS; service providers
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-2
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-2
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Requires at least 2 subcontractors for AHCCS contracted services.
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Govt Admin
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Benefits will be very small and it may cost more to implement than the state can afford right now.
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501R
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HB2013
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license plate covers; prohibition
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-3
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-3
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Keeps people from blocking view of license plates.
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Govt Admin
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This is designed to make it easier for photo radar to work. However, most photo radar is now gone from AZ.
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501R
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HB2014
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disruption; educational institution; concealed weapon
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9
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9
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Allows concealed carry permit holder to carry firearm on campuses.
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Gun Rights
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Improves campus security
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501R
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HB2015
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justice court jurisdiction; county parks
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5
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5
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Adds county park lake to JP jurisdiction.
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Govt Admin
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Makes reasonable law enforcement easier.
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501R
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HB2016
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JLBC; JCCR; reports.
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6
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6
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Eliminates outdated reports
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Govt Admin
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Makes government more efficient.
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501R
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HB2017
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storage of firearms; application
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2
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2
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Adds security requirements for places that ban firearms.
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Gun Rights
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Makes sure that firearm restricting employers and landlords provide a more secure environment to restrict gun possession.
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501R
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HB2067
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board of supervisors; powers
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5
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1
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Allows County Supervisors to hire another govt agency to perform constable services. Amended to also prevent Regents from controlling University Hospital.
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Govt Admin
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Permits underperforming Constables to be bypassed. But there is a concern about being able to bypass an elected official.
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501R
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HB2068
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constables; salaries
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1
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1
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Makes Constable pay based on performance of duties.
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Govt Admin
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Puts financial incentives in place to encourage constables to do their jobs.
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501R
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HB2076
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department of agriculture; continuation
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-3
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-3
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Continuation of state agricultural department
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Govt Admin
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Any of the useful functions of this department can be better performed by private companies or the counties.
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501R
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HB2078
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office of tourism; continuation
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-3
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-3
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Continuation of Office of Tourism
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Govt Admin
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Tourism is important to AZ, but it is not obvious how a govt organization to promote tourism makes a significant difference.
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501R
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HB2079
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department of housing; continuation
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-3
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-3
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Extends Arizona Department of Housing
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Govt Admin
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Would housing disappear in AZ without a govt department? No. Not necessary.
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501R
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HB2080
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high‑volume internet sellers
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-5
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0
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Adds state regulations for high volume Internet sellers.
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Econ Freedom
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Increases regulation of Internet businesses.
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501R
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HB2089
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unrestrained minors; motor vehicles; prohibition
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-8
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-8
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Prohibits unrestrained underage riders in back of pickup trucks on some roads.
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Govt Admin
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Nanny state bill. People should try to be safe, but they need to make decisions about the best overall way to do that with the resources they have.
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501R
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HB2091
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nurses; continuing education
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-8
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-8
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Requires continuing education of nurses as a condition of their license renewal.
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Govt Admin
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Added regulation. Nurses and their employers should be able to manage their education and continuing education than more govt regulations.
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501R
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HB2092
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homestead exemption; amount
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3
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3
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Raises Homestead Exemption by $50k for bankruptcy.
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Govt Admin
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Adds reasonable bankruptcy protection for home owners.
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501R
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HB2093
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property exemptions; 401(k) retirement accounts
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5
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5
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Establishes bankruptcy exception for 401K plans.
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Govt Admin
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Reasonable protection of retirement plans for people facing bankruptcy.
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501R
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HB2096
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minor parents; medical decisions
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-6
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-6
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Allows minors 16 or older who have children to make their own medical decisions.
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Children
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Unless the minor is emancipated, there should be no special rights granted because of a youthful pregnancy.
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501R
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HB2098
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school tuition organizations; administration expenses
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-10
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-10
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Requires STOs to spend at least 97% of their raised funds.
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K-12 Ed
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Since no STO does this, it would effectively eliminate STO's which is probably the intent of the bill's author.
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501R
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HB2099
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mandated health coverage report; legislators
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-8
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-8
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Does not require legislators to report the impact of health coverage mandates.
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Govt Admin
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Legislators should be subject to the same requirements as everyone else. The requirement should be eliminated for everyone.
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501R
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HB2101
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protest activity; prohibition
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-1
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-1
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Restricts protesters from protesting within 300 feet of the property line of a funeral.
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Civil Rights
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Clearly violates the 1st amendment protections of assembly. Would normally get a (-10), but enough notice was not given to legislators. Similar bills will get (-10) in the future.
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501R
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HB2102
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license eligibility; authorized presence
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7
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7
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Requires picture ID and proof of legal residency for fingerprint ID cards.
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Govt Admin
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Adds ID requirements to prevent false IDs from being issued.
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501R
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HB2103
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homemade food products; regulation; exception
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5
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5
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Allows non-harmful food to be distributed without health inspections.
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Econ Freedom
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Reduces govt regulation in area of allowing food to be distributed privately.
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501R
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HB2111
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chiropractic board; fees
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-1
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-1
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Allows Chiropractic Board to set fees without legislative oversight.
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Govt Admin
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Legislature abdicating its responsibility to an unelected board.
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501R
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HB2122
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energy policy study committee
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-5
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-5
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Energy Policy Committee
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Govt Admin
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We don't need another committee to study energy.
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501R
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HB2123
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foreclosed properties: maintenance; abatement
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3
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3
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Allows owners of foreclosures to be required to keep premises clean or be assessed the cost of the cleanup.
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Govt Admin
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Protects the rights of neighbors who suffer from the mess.
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501R
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HB2140
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firearms regulation; landlords; homeowners' associations
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9
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9
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Prohibits tenants and HOA members from being allowed to surrender 2nd amendment rights.
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Gun Rights
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Helps protect 2nd amendment rights.
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501R
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HB2144
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community college correction; levy amount
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-5
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-5
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Allows Community College Districts to ask Taxpayers for more money.
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Taxes
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These districts do not need more taxing authority.
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501R
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HB2145
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justification; defensive display; holster
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9
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9
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Defensive display of firearm includes placing hand on it when holstered.
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Gun Rights
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Supports 2nd amendment rights.
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501R
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HB2146
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concealed weapons permit; training
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6
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6
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Improves upon firearms instructor certification laws.
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Gun Rights
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Further expands 2nd amendment rights.
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501R
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HB2151
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state employees; wage payments
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1
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1
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Requires all state employees to be paid electronically.
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Govt Admin
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Improves government efficiency.
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501R
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HB2153
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municipalities; counties; fire sprinklers; code
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6
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6
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Prevents local govt from requiring sprinklers in single family residences and duplexes.
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Govt Admin
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Allows individuals to make these decisions for themselves.
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501R
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HB2163
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investing public monies; notes
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5
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5
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Allows state treasurer to buy state and local govt notes.
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Govt Admin
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Adds flexibility and should reduce costs.
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501R
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HB2164
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county treasurer's management fund
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7
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7
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Allows county treasurers to establish management funds based on fees.
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Govt Admin
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Provides funding for financial management functions.
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501R
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HB2168
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bulk merchandise containers; records
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-3
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-3
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Places restrictions on sale of bulk containers.
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Econ Freedom
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This is intended to reduce thefts of these containers, but it imposes extra regulatory burdens and law enforcement costs. It would be easier for distributors to just charge a refundable deposit when their products are distributed in these containers and t
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501R
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HB2176
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state compensation fund; conforming changes.
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5
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5
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Sets limits on state compensation fund
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Econ Freedom
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This fund restricts competition in the insurance industry.
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501R
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HB2177
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schools; 180 days; conforming changes
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2
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2
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Changes language in education laws to 180 days of instruction from 175 days.
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K-12 Ed
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Makes law conform to other laws.
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501R
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HB2180
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schools; SAIS data; penalty
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6
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6
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Requires a reduction in state funding to school districts that send inaccurate data that is used to determine school district allocations.
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K-12 Ed
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Provides incentives for school districts to accurately report information used to determine their level of state funding.
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501R
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HB2183
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Prop. 301 monies; supplanting; restoration
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3
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3
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Improves handling of education money.
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K-12 Ed
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Helps ensure money is used as intended.
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501R
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HB2185
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constitutional authority for legislation; statement
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10
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10
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Reverts energy POLICY to the legislature
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Econ Freedom
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eliminates 15% renewable energy mandate to "solve global warming" fraud
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501R
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HB2187
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aestheticians; applications; qualifications
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1
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1
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Reduces age and education requirements for aesthetician license.
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Econ Freedom
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Reducing employment licensing restrictions - specially when they are not important for the service being performed - is always a good thing.
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501R
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HB2190
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nail technician; applications; qualifications
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1
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1
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Reduces age and education requirements for nail technician license.
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Econ Freedom
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Reducing employment licensing restrictions - specially when they are not important for the service being performed - is always a good thing.
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501R
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HB2196
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state parks; privatization
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5
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5
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Allows privatization of operation of state parks while preserving public ownership.
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Govt Admin
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Beneficial privatization of a state function.
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501R
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HB2197
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charter schools; age restricted communities
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-2
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-2
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Restricts charter schools from age restricted communities.
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Econ Freedom
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Puts restrictions on location that do not apply to public schools. Would have been a -6 if caught before votes.
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501R
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HB2202
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department of revenue closing agreements
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5
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5
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Allows Sales tax misunderstandings to be resolved through agreement
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Taxes
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Allows tax abatements to keep businesses from being bankrupted through misunderstanding of tax code.
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501R
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HB2207
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special health care districts; procurement
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7
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7
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Requires County Health Boards to use a standard procurement method including competitive bidding.
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Govt Admin
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This should reduce taxpayer financed health costs and limit use of contracts as a political plum.
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501R
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HB2217
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school superintendents; contracts
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-3
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-3
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Does not allow School District Superintendent to be hired from out of state.
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K-12 Ed
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Unnecessarily restricts pool of applicants.
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501R
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HB2218
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postbaccalaureate students; state monies
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7
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7
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Eliminates state subsidies for college students who have already earned a Bachelors degree.
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College Ed
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With state budget crisis, subsidizing a student earning an additional bachelors degree is unaffordable.
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501R
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HB2221
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establishment; bank of Arizona
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-4
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-4
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Establishes a Bank of Arizona
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Govt Admin
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The last thing the state govt needs to do is get into the banking business.
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501R
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HB2223
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income tax rate reduction; corporations
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7
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7
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Reduces Corporate Income tax
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Taxes
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Necessary to improve business climate and generate economic growth.
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501R
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HB2225
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housing incentive program
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-4
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-4
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Provides $2000 subsidies for house purchases.
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Econ Freedom
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Subsidies will further bankrupt the state and will, if in any way effective, distort the housing market.
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501R
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HB2241
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electronic voting equipment; paper record
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6
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6
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Requires audit trail be kept on all voting devices.
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Govt Admin
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Provides additional protection against voter fraud.
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501R
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HB2242
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permanent early voting list; notarization
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6
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6
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Requires notarization of permanent early voter requests.
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Govt Admin
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Designed to reduce voter fraud.
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501R
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HB2276
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fertilizers; labeling; inspections; fund
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-3
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-3
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Changes fertilizer inspections and forms an inspection fund.
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Econ Freedom
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These inspections should be fully privatized. Independent inspectors rather than the govt should be doing these inspections if consumers and retailers want them and are willing to pay for them.
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501R
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HB2277
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community colleges; baccalaureate degrees
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6
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6
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Allows Community Colleges to award Bachelors degrees for teaching and nursing.
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College Ed
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This increases competition in higher education and should reduce costs for students in these programs.
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501R
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HB2288
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airports; private contractors; security screening
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5
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5
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Requires all state airports to hire private security and not use the TSA.
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Govt Admin
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The Feds will obstruct this, but it is a good idea for reducing Fed govt intrusions into our lives.
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501R
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HB2293
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community property; separate debts
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3
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3
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Disallows credit card debt as community property unless both spouses sign the credit application.
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Govt Admin
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Reasonable protection of spouses in a dissolving marriage from credit card debt incurred without consent of the other spouse.
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501R
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HB2304
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state elections; omnibus
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2
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2
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Omnibus voting act
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Govt Admin
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Omnibus bills are always difficult to assess, but it has some good provisions in it.
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501R
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HB2315
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Indian affairs commission; continuation
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-1
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-1
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Continues Indian Affairs Commission
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Govt Admin
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Not needed at state level.
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501R
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HB2336
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city tax code; official copy
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1
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1
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Changes process for Model City Tax Code
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Govt Admin
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Streamlines process and puts it in DOR.
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501R
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HB2339
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commercial, agriculture property assessment reduction
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7
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7
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Reduces business and agricultural property tax rates.
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Taxes
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This will make AZ more competitive for attracting business which should improve our economy.
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501R
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HB2340
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state equalization tax; phase-out
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6
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6
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Phase out state equalization property tax.
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Taxes
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It is not as good as the bill the Gov vetoed last year, but it is better than continuing the tax.
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501R
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HB2341
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residential contractors' recovery fund
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0
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-8
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SE allows internet taxes.
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Econ Freedom
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Allowing this SE amendment puts state economy at risk.
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501R
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HB2357
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liquor importation; amount; military personnel
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1
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1
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Allows soldiers returning from active duty overseas to import more than one liter of alcoholic beverages.
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Govt Admin
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Reasonable, but why limit just to soldiers returning from overseas?
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501R
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HB2359
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transportation contracts; indemnity agreements; void
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5
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5
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Prevents someone from indemnifying a motor carrier from loss due to negligence.
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Public Safety
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Prevents someone from paying another person to drive recklessly on their behalf and pay their liability costs.
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501R
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HB2360
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game and fish appointment board
|
2
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2
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Reduces some requirements for citizen membership on Game & Fish Board
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Govt Admin
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Makes requirements more reasonable and relevant.
|
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501R
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HB2363
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financial institution records; disclosure; notice
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7
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7
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Adds protection from unwarranted state govt access to personal financial information.
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Civil Rights
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Improves citizen privacy and requires notice to bank customers when their financial records are accessed by the govt by means of a court order.
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501R
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HB2364
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disciplinary actions; probation officers
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3
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3
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Subjects probation officers to same discipline as police.
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Govt Admin
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Reasonable to use same standards since they are part of the criminal justice system.
|
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501R
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HB2365
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initiative and referendum; petition form
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2
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2
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Changes design of initiative petitions including putting them on letter instead of legal sized paper.
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Govt Admin
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Simplifies handling of initiative petitions.
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501R
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HB2366
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communication with public officer; identity
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5
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5
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Allows private information to be deleted before being transferred to the public domain.
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Govt Admin
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Provides some privacy protections.
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|
501R
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HB2367
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public employees; prohibited negotiations
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7
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7
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Prohibits state govt and its subdivisions from negotiating with employee labor unions over any financial issue.
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Govt Admin
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Public employee unions usually lead to more expense and disruption.
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501R
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HB2368
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home detention programs; counties; cities
|
6
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6
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Requires that home detention and work release programs be established.
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Public Safety
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These can save taxpayers substantial amounts when non-violent offenders are put in them.
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501R
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HB2369
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DUI; work release
|
6
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6
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Requires that DUI convicts be allowed work release programs for 1st and 2nd offenses unless a judge enters reasons into the record for prohibiting it.
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Public Safety
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This offers taxpayers a substantially less expensive way to punish offenders and allows them to continue working which avoids greater disruptions to their families and those who depend on them such as employers and customers.
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501R
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HB2384
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abortion; public funding prohibition; taxes
|
5
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5
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Restricts govt funding of abortions.
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Pro-Life
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Taxpayers who believe abortion is murder should not be forced to pay for abortions.
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501R
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HB2386
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school district fund balances; reporting
|
9
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9
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Requires school districts to report funds on hand close to end of fiscal year.
|
Govt Admin
|
Provides transparency in school finances.
|
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501R
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HB2392
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firearms; federal law; school perimeters
|
9
|
9
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A person who lawfully owns or possesses a firearm would be considered by Arizona to meet the requirements of federal law regarding possession of a firearm near school grounds (the 1,000 foot rule).
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Gun Rights
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Works around overly restrictive federal legislation.
|
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501R
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HB2404
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criminal restitution order; absconders
|
2
|
2
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Enters financial judgment against criminal absconders
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Public Safety
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Helps streamline criminal justice system.
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501R
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HB2405
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human smuggling organization; offense; penalty
|
9
|
9
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Codifies human smuggling crimes and penalties
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Illegal Aliens
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Needed enhancements to human smuggling laws.
|
|
501R
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HB2407
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victim notification
|
2
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2
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Requires expanded notice to victims when a criminal or suspect is being released.
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Public Safety
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Reasonable protection for victims of crime.
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501R
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HB2410
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honorably discharged veterans; in-state tuition
|
-2
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-2
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Makes it easier for Veterans to get in-state tuition
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Govt Admin
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It is already fairly easy, there is no need to change existing law. Also, veterans typically get GI benefits anyway which could benefit the state without hurting the veteran in cases when out of state tuition is charged.
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501R
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HB2416
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abortion
|
9
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9
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Updates previous informed consent laws to seal loop holes used by abortion providers
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Pro-Life
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Makes some provisions more explicit and improves informed consent to be clarify and firm up legislation passed last year.
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501R
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HB2417
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school boards; vocational education meeting
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-2
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-2
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Requires School Boards to meet with Business Community
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K-12 Ed
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Good intent, but is a law the best way to do this? Local members of the business community are not defined. Many students will find work outside their school district anyway.
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501R
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HB2421
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school districts; budgets; financial reports
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7
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7
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Improves transparency of school district budgets and override proposals.
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Govt Admin
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Improving transparency is an important step to reducing inefficient spending.
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|
501R
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HB2422
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local government budgeting; posting; publication
|
7
|
7
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Improves transparency of municipal government budgets.
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Govt Admin
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Improving transparency is an important step to reducing inefficient spending.
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|
501R
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HB2424
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probate; wards; rights
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7
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7
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Helps identify problems with probate courts so they can be corrected.
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Govt Admin
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There have been problems with some court appointed guardians that this is designed to address.
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501R
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HB2441
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homeowners' associations; declaration amendments
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5
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5
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Changes limitations on HOA rule changes.
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Govt Admin
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Should help make HOAs more responsive to homeowner interests.
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501R
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HB2443
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abortion; sex; race selection; prohibition
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7
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7
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Prohibits abortions based on sex or race selection.
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Pro-Life
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Protects innocent life from being killed on basis of sex or race preferences.
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501R
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HB2458
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county infill, renewable energy districts
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-7
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-7
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Allows County Supervisors to change zoning without currently required notifications to property owners.
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Govt Admin
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Current notification rules protect property owner rights.
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501R
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HB2475
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state capitol restoration; recapture districts
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-3
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-3
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Creates taxing districts to fund capitol renovations.
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Taxes
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Gives overly broad taxing authority.
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501R
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HB2479
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educational institution; concealed weapons.
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5
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5
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Prohibits governing boards of educational institutions from enacting policies or rules that prohibit CCW permit holders from possessing a concealed weapon, or the transportation or storage of a firearm in a private vehicle.
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Gun Rights
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Helps keep educational facilities from being easy targets.
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501R
|
HB2484
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legislative vacancies; precinct committeemen
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1
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6
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Allows precinct committeement to choose replacement legislators rather than send nominees to County Board of Supervisors.
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Govt Admin
|
Simplifies selection process and takes BOS out of what should be a party process. Low weight due to being added late.
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501R
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HB2501
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rules; laws; ordinances; interpretation
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5
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5
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Forces interpretation of ambiguous municipal ordinances in favor of the party challenging the ordinance and against the municipality.
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Civil Rights
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Protects citizens from arbitrary enforcement of vague ordinances passed by municipalities.
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501R
|
HB2502
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public programs; advertisements; funding source
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5
|
5
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Requires notice on govt promotional media saying it is paid for with tax dollars.
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Govt Admin
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Clarifies to taxpayers that they are paying for media published by a politician.
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501R
|
HB2503
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reduce corporate income tax rate
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9
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9
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Reduce state corporate income tax rate.
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Taxes
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This is important for encouraging businesses to locate in AZ and help grow our economy.
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501R
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HB2504
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capital gains tax phase-out
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9
|
9
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Eliminate taxes on capital gains in AZ income tax.
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Taxes
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This will encourage high net worth individuals and companies to locate in AZ which will help grow our economy.
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501R
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HB2507
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AHCCCS; nonemergency transportation; reimbursement
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3
|
3
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Limits non-emergency medical transportation reimbursements for Access.
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Govt Admin
|
Prudent step to control one part of the subsidized health care system that is abused.
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|
501R
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HB2508
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AHCCCS; food stamps; identification card
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2
|
2
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Requires photo ID for food stamp card.
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Govt Admin
|
Helps prevent fraud in govt assistance programs.
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501R
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HB2523
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motor vehicle accidents; violations
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-4
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-4
|
Increases penalties for driving without a license and reduces citizen protections.
|
Civil Rights
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Reduces protections for govt mistakes which outweighs any potential benefits.
|
|
501R
|
HB2534
|
city or town annexation
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8
|
8
|
Prohibits tribes from acquiring land outside of tribal areas for gaming purposes.(Companion to SB1136)
|
Govt Admin
|
Protects Indian Gaming Agreement already in place and prevents artificial zones of Indian sovereignty from being established outside tribal areas for the purpose of running gambling enterprises.
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501R
|
HB2539
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public sale of animals
|
-5
|
-5
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Places new restrictions and regulations on animal sales.
|
Econ Freedom
|
The attempt to protect animals creates too much regulation.
|
|
501R
|
HB2540
|
teachers; continuing education; discounted tuition
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-3
|
-3
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Reduces in-state tuition for teachers with 5 years experience by 75%.
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Govt Admin
|
Why not reduce in-state tuition for everyone? If school districts think it's important, they can provide tuition reimbursement programs for their employees. The state can't afford this.
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501R
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HB2544
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presidential candidates; affidavit of qualifications
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6
|
6
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Requires proof of constitutional eligibility for presidential candidates for AZ ballot.
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Govt Admin
|
Places burden of proof on candidate instead of those challenging candidate qualifications.
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501R
|
HB2551
|
taxation; presumption regarding internet sales
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-2
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0
|
Adds taxation to Internet sales
|
Taxes
|
Adds regulation and taxation to Internet sales which is generally bad for the state economy.
|
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501R
|
HB2552
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agricultural property tax classification; equine.
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3
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3
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Keeps counties from changing horse properties from agricultural to commercial for property tax purposes.
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Taxes
|
Counties changing property classifications to increase property taxes is unfair.
|
|
501R
|
HB2555
|
regulation of taxis; limitations
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9
|
9
|
Prohibits additional taxing and regulation of taxis by local govt.
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Taxes
|
Protects taxis from onerous local taxes.
|
|
501R
|
HB2565
|
postsecondary education; students' rights
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3
|
3
|
Supports religious freedom of college students.
|
Civil Rights
|
Protects students from being forced to violate their religion as a condition for passing a class or graduating.
|
|
501R
|
HB2572
|
government expenditure database; transparency; CAFR
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5
|
5
|
Requires govt. budgets to be posted on Internet.
|
Govt Admin
|
Makes budget information more available to taxpayers.
|
|
501R
|
HB2577
|
legislative appropriations; federal monies
|
10
|
10
|
Requires legislature to appropriate federal funds.
|
Govt Admin
|
Legislature should control state expenditures rather than have executive branch do so at its own discretion.
|
|
501R
|
HB2581
|
STOs; credits; administration
|
6
|
6
|
Allows more tax credits for low income student scholarships for K-12
|
K-12 Ed
|
Expands school choice for poor children.
|
|
501R
|
HB2583
|
deadly physical force; reporting; admissibility
|
5
|
5
|
Attempts to prevent what you say in a 9-1-1 call, after being involved in an act where deadly physical force was used, from being admissible in court proceedings.
|
Civil Rights
|
Protection from self incrimination while calling for help.
|
|
501R
|
HB2584
|
workers' compensation; directed care
|
8
|
8
|
Pilot program for allowing Workers Comp pools to select medical providers.
|
Govt Admin
|
Allows costs to be lowered for workers compensation due to work related injuries.
|
|
501R
|
HB2587
|
high schools; military recruiting; form
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3
|
3
|
Puts military recruiters on par with others regarding access to high school student information.
|
Govt Admin
|
This prevents school districts and charter schools from unfairly denying information to military recruiters when they provide it to other organizations doing recruiting.
|
|
501R
|
HB2588
|
name change records; stalking victims
|
3
|
3
|
Seals name change records of those being stalked.
|
Public Safety
|
Provides protection to victims of stalking and domestic abuse.
|
|
501R
|
HB2609
|
homeowners' associations; signs; political; leasing
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6
|
6
|
Increases transparency of HOAs and provides homeowner protections.
|
Govt Admin
|
Helps protect homeowner rights.
|
|
501R
|
HB2614
|
firearms omnibus.
|
8
|
8
|
The bulk of this bill deals with “Public Buildings†(i.e., government owned or operated buildings and vehicles) and “Public Events†(i.e. events open to the public and licensed by the government) banning firearms.
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Gun Rights
|
Under current law, all they need to do to ban the carrying of firearms is post “No Firearms†signs and provide readily available storage. This has had the perverse effect of disarming the law-abiding while allowing those with no respect for the law to remain armed at will.
|
|
501R
|
HB2621
|
sex offender registration records; access
|
4
|
4
|
Allows DES to access sex offender information for limiting job placements.
|
Public Safety
|
Allows DES to not employ sex offenders for jobs involving vulnerable adults and children.
|
|
501R
|
HB2638
|
administrative actions; appeal to court
|
2
|
2
|
Requires state boards to specifically identify the violation a person is alleged to have committed when serving a summons. Also guarantees a right of appeal in court.
|
Taxes
|
Reasonable protection of citizens rights when dealing with state boards.
|
|
501R
|
HB2644
|
federal monies; union preference; prohibition
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8
|
8
|
Prevents all levels of govt in state from taking federal funds if preference for union labor is a condition of receiving funds.
|
Govt Admin
|
Union shops should not get preference over non-union contractors.
|
|
501R
|
HB2645
|
forfeited weapons; disposition
|
6
|
6
|
Prevents local govt from prohibiting the sale of forfeited firearms to private parties.
|
Govt Admin
|
A person legally authorized to possess or sell these firearms should be able to buy them.
|
|
501R
|
HB2646
|
JTEDs; adult students
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2
|
2
|
Allows JTEDs to enroll adults if there is excess capacity in class.
|
K-12 Ed
|
Productive use of excess capacity as long as it does not expand into a costly program.
|
|
501R
|
HB2649
|
early ballots; voter rolls; enforcement
|
5
|
5
|
Helps prevent early ballot voter fraud.
|
Govt Admin
|
Voter fraud erodes the legitimacy of elections.
|
|
501R
|
HB2650
|
county employees; merit system exemption
|
1
|
6
|
Makes county employees outside Maricopa County at will employees.
|
Govt Admin
|
Makes it easier to fire bad employees. Low weight due to being added late.
|
|
501R
|
HB2657
|
partisan elections; schools; cities; towns
|
2
|
2
|
Municipal and school board elections would be partisan instead of non-partisan.
|
Taxes
|
Party labels help voters to determine candidates' general policy positions more easily. A primary and general election permits better vetting of candidates by voters.
|
|
501R
|
HB2666
|
health insurance; exchange
|
-9
|
-9
|
Creates insurance pools mandated by Obamacare
|
Govt Admin
|
This undermines the state's lawsuit against the Federal govt and the AZ constitution (Health Care Choice amendment)
|
|
501R
|
HB2675
|
food stamps; benefit cards; penalty
|
8
|
8
|
Adds provisions designed to reduce fraud with using food stamps.
|
Govt Admin
|
Should help reduce fraud and abuse of program which can save taxpayers money.
|
|
501R
|
HB2691
|
firearm sales; reporting; inspections
|
-6
|
-6
|
Would require that any person who sells 3 or more “high caliber†firearms to report the sale to the Department of Public Safety. “High caliber†is broadly defined to include almost all firearms.
|
Civil Rights
|
Clear infringement of 2nd amendment rights.
|
|
501R
|
HB2700
|
TNT; rate computation; constant rate
|
7
|
7
|
Limits school district tax increases.
|
K-12 Ed
|
Provides protection to taxpayers.
|
|
501R
|
HB2706
|
education; Arizona empowerment accounts
|
6
|
6
|
Increases school choice options.
|
Govt Admin
|
Great K-12 education freedom.
|
|
501R
|
HB2707
|
general fund revenue limit
|
8
|
8
|
Sets spending limits based on population and inflation.
|
Govt Admin
|
Protects taxpayers by keeping state spending under control when economy is booming and tax revenues are higher than average.
|
|
501R
|
HB2710
|
study committee; outcome‑based funding
|
-3
|
-3
|
Creates outcome based education study committee.
|
K-12 Ed
|
We already have an education dept. Also, teachers would dominate this committee which would probably result in costly recommendations benefiting teachers more than students.
|
|
501R
|
HB2711
|
prohibited weapon; high capacity magazine.
|
-8
|
-8
|
Would ban magazines with a capacity greater than 10 rounds.
|
Gun Rights
|
This is more likely to impact honest citizens than criminals and infringes on 2nd amendment.
|
|
501R
|
HB2717
|
homeowners' associations; penalties; attorney fees
|
3
|
3
|
Limits penalties that HOA boards can impose.
|
Civil Rights
|
Limiting the penalties to $50 might be too low depending on the neighborhood, but limiting attorney fees and requiring arbitration at homeowner request are good things.
|
|
501R
|
HB2718
|
public safety equipment fund; appropriation
|
5
|
5
|
Designates money directly to Pinal County law enforcement equipment to fight drug/human smuggling incursions.
|
Illegal Aliens
|
Gives needed resources to those protecting Arizona from criminal activity from Mexico.
|
|
501R
|
HCR2031
|
crime victims; protection from liability.
|
8
|
8
|
Prevents felony criminals from suing their victims for damages.
|
Civil Rights
|
Protects victims of felonies from criminal abuses of civil law.
|
|
501R
|
HCR2032
|
paycheck deductions; political purposes; requirement
|
7
|
7
|
Prevents payroll deductions for political contributions without annual employee approval.
|
Econ Freedom
|
Helps prevent mandatory union dues from being used to finance political expenditures.
|
|
501R
|
HCR2048
|
Lieutenant Governor; agencies; joint candidacy
|
-2
|
-2
|
Change SOS to Lt Gov and link Lt Gov and Gov in general election.
|
Govt Admin
|
This consistently gets voted down by voters for good reason.
|
|
501R
|
SB1024
|
game and fish; fingerprint card
|
3
|
3
|
Fingerprint Game and Fish Employees and volunteers
|
Govt Admin
|
Reasonable protection for public.
|
|
501R
|
SB1025
|
Arizona state hospital; fingerprinting requirements
|
3
|
3
|
Fingerprint State Hospital employees and volunteers.
|
Govt Admin
|
Reasonable protection for vulnerable patients.
|
|
501R
|
SB1026
|
aggravated DUI; sentencing
|
4
|
4
|
Increases penalties for repeat DUI offenders.
|
Public Safety
|
Getting repeat offenders off the road is a real safety improvement.
|
|
501R
|
SB1028
|
DUI; license suspension
|
4
|
1
|
Adds drugs to DUI laws.
|
Public Safety
|
Reasonable extension of DUI laws. Amendments made exceptions for prescription drugs.
|
|
501R
|
SB1029
|
restricted driver license; DUI
|
2
|
2
|
Changes DUI Driving Privilege procedures
|
Public Safety
|
Makes reasonable changes to protect both public and defendant.
|
|
501R
|
SB1038
|
assisted living caregivers; regulation
|
2
|
2
|
Streamlines Assisted Living Regulatory Process
|
Econ Freedom
|
Reduces regulatory burden on businesses.
|
|
501R
|
SB1045
|
DES; notices; electronic communications
|
7
|
7
|
Allows DES to use electronic communication.
|
Govt Admin
|
Improves efficiency and lowers cost to taxpayers.
|
|
501R
|
SB1046
|
juvenile corrections; discharge; ICE detainers
|
6
|
6
|
Allows paroling or release to another authority of juveniles in criminal custody.
|
Public Safety
|
Can substantially reduce costs with little additional risk.
|
|
501R
|
SB1054
|
waiver; intensive probation standards
|
2
|
2
|
Allows consistent standards to be applied for probation throughout state.
|
Govt Admin
|
Consistency throughout the state is generally better for the criminal justice system.
|
|
501R
|
SB1056
|
central registry; background checks
|
4
|
4
|
Has DES maintain central database for background checks.
|
Govt Admin
|
Improves ability to protect children and vulnerable adults.
|
|
501R
|
SB1057
|
law enforcement officers; disciplinary action
|
2
|
2
|
Protects police officers from wrongful termination.
|
Govt Admin
|
Improved upon by SE amendment of same bill number.
|
|
501R
|
SB1060
|
misconduct involving weapons; fraudulent transactions
|
-9
|
-9
|
Would make fraudulent (broadly defined) firearms sales, both retail and private, a crime of “racketeering.†Would effectively eliminate private sales.
|
Gun Rights
|
Burdensome regulation of private firearms sales.
|
|
501R
|
SB1080
|
custodial interference; classification
|
3
|
3
|
Changes child custody violation law by adding specific time frames.
|
Children
|
Standardizes definition of custodial interference crime.
|
|
501R
|
SB1083
|
domestic relations; child custody
|
5
|
5
|
Requires divorced parents to provide notice of moving and justification to judge on request of other parent.
|
Children
|
Helps protect rights of both divorced parents.
|
|
501R
|
SB1085
|
contractors; internal references; technical correction
|
2
|
2
|
Improves Arizona Prompt Pay Act
|
Govt Admin
|
Clarifies when payments are due.
|
|
501R
|
SB1095
|
probation report; electronic submission
|
2
|
2
|
Requires probation reports to be submitted electronically.
|
Govt Admin
|
More efficient.
|
|
501R
|
SB1101
|
protest activity; prohibition.
|
-1
|
-1
|
Restricts protesters from protesting within 300 feet of the property line of a funeral.
|
Civil Rights
|
Clearly violates the 1st amendment protections of assembly. Would normally get a (-10), but enough notice was not given to legislators. Similar bills will get (-10) in the future.
|
|
501R
|
SB1111
|
handheld wireless communication devices; driving
|
-9
|
-9
|
Restricts cell phone usage when driving.
|
Civil Rights
|
There are already laws against distracted and reckless driving.
|
|
501R
|
SB1113
|
ALTCS; care facilities; standards
|
3
|
3
|
Increases privatization of some mental health care.
|
Govt Admin
|
Should improve financial performance and delivery of care.
|
|
501R
|
SB1117
|
immigration legislation challenges
|
8
|
8
|
Adds flexibility in legal defense of illegal alien laws.
|
Govt Admin
|
Protects ability of state officers to act to defend the law in court.
|
|
501R
|
SB1119
|
naturopathic medicine; nutrients
|
4
|
4
|
Allows Naturopaths to inject nutrients
|
Econ Freedom
|
Allows patients more choices.
|
|
501R
|
SB1122
|
insurance; health care sharing ministries
|
5
|
5
|
Health care sharing ministries.
|
Econ Freedom
|
Adds unregulated option for health care financing.
|
|
501R
|
SB1133
|
approaching stationary vehicles; yield right-of-way
|
3
|
3
|
Requires yielding to all stopped vehicles flashing emergency signal instead of just official vehicles.
|
Public Safety
|
Improves roadway safety.
|
|
501R
|
SB1136
|
city or town annexation.
|
8
|
8
|
Prohibits tribes from acquiring land outside of tribal areas for gaming purposes. (Companion to HB2534)
|
Govt Admin
|
Protects Indian Gaming Agreement already in place and prevents artificial zones of Indian sovereignty from being established outside tribal areas for the purpose of running gambling enterprises.
|
|
501R
|
SB1153
|
city auditors; confidential information
|
6
|
6
|
Allows auditor access to closed municipal board meeting minutes.
|
Govt Admin
|
Improves transparency.
|
|
501R
|
SB1155
|
electronic; digital devices; stalking; threatening
|
6
|
6
|
Updates anti-stalking laws
|
Public Safety
|
Takes new electronics equipment into account.
|
|
501R
|
SB1156
|
grand jury proceedings; electronic recording.
|
2
|
2
|
Electronic record of Grand Jury proceedings.
|
Govt Admin
|
Improves efficiency.
|
|
501R
|
SB1157
|
technical correction; cosmetology schools; contracts
|
3
|
3
|
Prevents cities from charging homeowners for water without getting permission first.
|
Govt Admin
|
Homeowner should only pay for what he agreed to buy - not what someone else wants to sell him.
|
|
501R
|
SB1160
|
city sales tax; residential rental
|
8
|
8
|
Prevents rent tax increase without voter approval.
|
Taxes
|
Helps protect against tax increases.
|
|
501R
|
SB1162
|
corporate income tax rate reduction
|
7
|
7
|
Lowers corporate income tax rate.
|
Taxes
|
Improves state business climate.
|
|
501R
|
SB1163
|
business property tax assessment percentage
|
6
|
6
|
Reduces business income tax
|
Taxes
|
Improves state business climate.
|
|
501R
|
SB1164
|
income tax; corporate sales factor
|
6
|
6
|
Reduce taxes due to sales factor.
|
Taxes
|
Improves state business climate.
|
|
501R
|
SB1165
|
municipal taxes; auditors and collectors
|
5
|
5
|
Prevents local govt from hiring tax auditors.
|
Govt Admin
|
Prevents municipalities from harassing retailers on tax collections.
|
|
501R
|
SB1174
|
charter schools; age restricted communities.
|
-5
|
-5
|
Prevents Charter schools from operating in senior communities.
|
Econ Freedom
|
Restricts private enterprise.
|
|
501R
|
SB1178
|
intrastate commerce act
|
8
|
8
|
Asserts that intrastate trade is exempt from Federal interference.
|
Econ Freedom
|
This gets the state govt directly involved in asserting that freedom.
|
|
501R
|
SB1183
|
agricultural property tax classification; equine
|
3
|
3
|
Keeps counties from changing horse properties from agricultural to commercial for property tax purposes.
|
Taxes
|
Counties changing property classifications to increase property taxes is unfair.
|
|
501R
|
SB1188
|
adoption; marital preference
|
4
|
4
|
Gives preference to married couples for adoptions.
|
Children
|
Children should be given an opportunity for both a mother and father when possible.
|
|
501R
|
SB1192
|
child support model; review; report
|
5
|
5
|
Gives preference to married couple in adoptions.
|
Children
|
It gives adopted kids the best chance in life.
|
|
501R
|
SB1197
|
taxis; regulation
|
1
|
1
|
Standardizes some taxi regulations throughout state.
|
Econ Freedom
|
Establishes reasonable consumer protections in an industry that is already heavily regulated.
|
|
501R
|
SB1199
|
income tax; net operating loss
|
6
|
6
|
Extends period for writing off business losses to 20 years.
|
Taxes
|
Provides better tax climate for businesses.
|
|
501R
|
SB1201
|
firearms omnibus
|
8
|
8
|
Would prohibit political subdivisions from enacting any ordinance or regulation limiting the area of a lawful hunting event during open season.
|
Govt Admin
|
Now, to ban the carrying of firearms post “No Firearms†signs and provide accessible storage.
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501R
|
SB1209
|
school district employees; salaries; posting
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6
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6
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Requires School Districts to send teacher salaries to Ed Dept for posting on Internet.
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K-12 Ed
|
Improves transparency in public school expenditures.
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501R
|
SB1214
|
interstate compact; health care..
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8
|
8
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Authorizes creation of Interstate Health Care Compacts.
|
Govt Admin
|
A useful step for bypassing Obamacare.
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501R
|
SB1220
|
uniform local sales tax base
|
3
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3
|
Standardizes municipal sales tax.
|
Taxes
|
Increases consistency throughout state.
|
|
501R
|
SB1225
|
forgery; human smuggling; classification
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4
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4
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Increases penalties for forgery to procure drop houses.
|
Illegal Aliens
|
More tools against illegal immigration.
|
|
501R
|
SB1228
|
trust lands; long-term leases; default
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2
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2
|
Eases default rules on state trust land rentals.
|
Govt Admin
|
Reasonable protection for renters of state trust lands.
|
|
501R
|
SB1231
|
state revenue expenditures; limit
|
9
|
9
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Limits state expenditures based on formula
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Govt Admin
|
Limiting spending addresses the core problem of the state budget.
|
|
501R
|
SB1232
|
developmental disabilities advisory council; continuation
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-3
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-3
|
Continues state development disabilities advisory council
|
Govt Admin
|
More unneeded bureaucracy.
|
|
501R
|
SB1233
|
peace officers; at will employment
|
1
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1
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Changes police officer employment laws to exclude management.
|
Govt Admin
|
Improvement in law.
|
|
501R
|
SB1235
|
law enforcement officers; disciplinary procedures
|
1
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1
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Provides more information to police officers being disciplined about department precedents.
|
Govt Admin
|
Helps ensure fairer disciplinary outcomes.
|
|
501R
|
SB1243
|
bad checks; county attorney fees
|
-3
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-3
|
Increases fees county attorneys can charge for collection of bad checks.
|
Govt Admin
|
The fees are already high. They should not increase.
|
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501R
|
SB1246
|
abortion.
|
9
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9
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Updates previous informed consent laws to seal loop holes used by abortion providers
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Pro-Life
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Makes some provisions more explicit and improves informed consent to be clarify and firm up legislation passed last year.
|
|
501R
|
SB1259
|
foreclosures; proof of ownership
|
3
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3
|
Requires proof of chain of ownership in foreclosures.
|
Govt Admin
|
Provides reasonable homeowner protections.
|
|
501R
|
SB1261
|
vehicle liens; titles
|
4
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4
|
Changes time limits for recording liens.
|
Govt Admin
|
Makes it easier to do business for auto dealers.
|
|
501R
|
SB1265
|
abortion; public funding prohibition; taxes.
|
5
|
5
|
Restricts govt funding of abortions.
|
Pro-Life
|
Taxpayers who believe abortion is murder should not be forced to pay for abortions.
|
|
501R
|
SB1279
|
fire district assistance tax
|
2
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3
|
Limits fire district levies.
|
Taxes
|
Prevents accumulation of tax money that is easily abused.
|
|
501R
|
SB1280
|
minors; electronic cigarettes; prohibition
|
5
|
5
|
Classifies electric cigarettes like real ones with respect to use by minors.
|
Children
|
Extends protection in response to technology change.
|
|
501R
|
SB1282
|
political committee registration; religious entity
|
2
|
2
|
Eliminates state campaign finance reporting for religious organizations spending small amounts on political issues.
|
Civil Rights
|
Relieves paperwork burden for incidental political activity.
|
|
501R
|
SB1283
|
child custody; military families
|
3
|
3
|
Prevents military deployment from adversely affecting long term child custody rights.
|
Children
|
Protects military personnel from unfair impairment of parental child custody rights.
|
|
501R
|
SB1286
|
counties; cities; permits; time limit
|
6
|
6
|
Requires local govt timely response to requests.
|
Econ Freedom
|
Impacts building permit requests and unreasonable delays.
|
|
501R
|
SB1288
|
religion; free exercise; professionals; appointments
|
1
|
1
|
Forbids loss of licensing for adhering to religious convictions.
|
Civil Rights
|
Supporting religious liberty is good, but this could lead to bizarre situations based on the difficulty of judging whether someone is sincere about their religious beliefs.
|
|
501R
|
SB1307
|
public right-of-way; political signs
|
7
|
7
|
Creates statewide standards for political signs.
|
Civil Rights
|
Prevents local govt from putting their own restrictions on political signs and removing them.
|
|
501R
|
SB1308
|
interstate compact; birth certificates.
|
8
|
8
|
Authorizes governor to enter state compact with other states regarding citizenship identifier on birth certificates.
|
Illegal Aliens
|
Encourages multistate agreements to challenge birthright citizenship for illegal aliens.
|
|
501R
|
SB1309
|
Arizona citizenship
|
8
|
8
|
Defines Arizona citizenship.
|
Illegal Aliens
|
Eliminates automatic citizenship for children born in US unless at least one parent is legally entitled to be in the state.
|
|
501R
|
SB1312
|
STOs; credits; administration.
|
6
|
6
|
Allows more tax credits for low income student scholarships for
|
K-12 Ed
|
Expands school choice for poor children.
|
|
501R
|
SB1313
|
public health districts; voter approval
|
8
|
8
|
Requires election to establish county health district.
|
Govt Admin
|
These districts have significant taxing authority, so voters should have to approve their creation.
|
|
501R
|
SB1329
|
public employees; lobbying; political activities
|
7
|
7
|
Outlaws govt employee lobbying while on the job (except registered public lobbyists)
|
Govt Admin
|
Taxpayers should not pay for private lobbying by govt employees.
|
|
501R
|
SB1330
|
early ballots; notarized signature; delivery
|
3
|
3
|
Limits who can drop off an early ballot and establishes additional identity requirements.
|
Govt Admin
|
Will help reduce voter fraud.
|
|
501R
|
SB1333
|
cities; towns; deannexation; incorporation
|
3
|
3
|
Changes municipality annexation laws.
|
Govt Admin
|
Improvements to current laws.
|
|
501R
|
SB1334
|
hunting within city limits
|
4
|
4
|
Would prohibit political subdivisions from enacting any ordinance or regulation limiting the area of a lawful hunting event during open season.
|
Govt Admin
|
Prevents unreasonable hunting restrictions by municipalities.
|
|
501R
|
SB1335
|
hunting at night; varmints
|
3
|
3
|
Would add jackrabbits, raccoons and predatory animals to the list of animals that may be taken at night.
|
Gun Rights
|
Allows people to better protect themselves and their property from animals.
|
|
501R
|
SB1341
|
county planning; zoning; conforming legislation
|
4
|
4
|
Specifies requirements for approval of voting changes when there is no objection presented at a public meeting to discuss the change.
|
Govt Admin
|
Improves zoning change process.
|
|
501R
|
SB1343
|
homeowners' associations; condominiums; fees
|
3
|
3
|
Limits Homeowner Association Fees
|
Govt Admin
|
Places reasonable limits on HOA fees to protect owners from out of control boards.
|
|
501R
|
SB1352
|
photo radar prohibition
|
7
|
7
|
Limits use of photo radar by municipalities.
|
Civil Rights
|
Protects citizens from unequal application of justice.
|
|
501R
|
SB1354
|
photo enforcement; violator identification; response
|
6
|
6
|
Removes requirements for providing information in cases of traffic violations recorded on camera.
|
Civil Rights
|
Helps protect citizens from govt.
|
|
501R
|
SB1363
|
employer protections; labor relations
|
7
|
7
|
Outlaws threatening and malicious acts by union protestors.
|
Public Safety
|
Protects those who disagree with a union from threats and intimidation.
|
|
501R
|
SB1364
|
county ordinances; utility vehicle parking
|
2
|
2
|
Reduces parking restrictions for emergency vehicles.
|
Public Safety
|
Enables faster response to emergencies.
|
|
501R
|
SB1365
|
paycheck deductions; political purposes
|
8
|
8
|
Prohibits payroll deductions for political purposes without annual employee consent.
|
Civil Rights
|
Forcing employees to make political contributions at work should not be a default situation.
|
|
501R
|
SB1391
|
interstate firearm freedom compact
|
7
|
7
|
Interstate compacts regarding endangered species.
|
Govt Admin
|
Allows state to assert itself on endangered species policies.
|
|
501R
|
SB1391
|
interstate firearm freedom compact
|
8
|
8
|
Would authorize and direct the governor to enter into interstate compacts with other states that have a “Firearms Freedom Act†that was passed last year in Arizona.
|
Gun Rights
|
Supports reciprocity of gun owner rights.
|
|
501R
|
SB1393
|
greenhouse emissions; legislative authority
|
9
|
9
|
Establishes state sovereignty over green house gasses
|
Civil Rights
|
Asserts states rights over intrusive federal regulation.
|
|
501R
|
SB1394
|
greenhouse substances; freedom to breathe
|
9
|
9
|
Green house gas state compacts.
|
Civil Rights
|
Asserts states rights over intrusive federal regulation.
|
|
501R
|
SB1404
|
Arizona grain research trust fund
|
2
|
2
|
Protects grain fund from misuse.
|
Govt Admin
|
Protecting designated funds is good, but the legislature can repeal that any time it wants the money for something else.
|
|
501R
|
SB1405
|
hospital admissions; restrictions
|
7
|
7
|
Requires those being admitted to Hospital to have their citizenship and residency status determined.
|
Illegal Aliens
|
Makes it possible to quantify the medical costs of illegal aliens.
|
|
501R
|
SB1406
|
interstate compact; border fence
|
8
|
8
|
Allows state to enter into state compact for building border fence.
|
Illegal Aliens
|
It can allow the states to protect the border since the Federal govt is not.
|
|
501R
|
SB1407
|
schools; data; noncitizen students
|
5
|
5
|
Requires School districts to get information about legal residency of students and provide summary information to DOE which will consolidate and report that information for the state.
|
Illegal Aliens
|
Birth certificates are typically required for school enrollment anyway. This will allow the state to gather information about the actual cost of educating illegal immigrants.
|
|
501R
|
SB1408
|
state budget; appropriation limitation; hearing
|
8
|
8
|
Adds transparency to budget process.
|
Govt Admin
|
Helps protect taxpayers.
|
|
501R
|
SB1409
|
government publications; English only
|
5
|
5
|
Requires all govt documents to be published in English.
|
Govt Admin
|
Our Federal and state constitutions are written in English as are our laws. English should be the official language used by govt.
|
|
501R
|
SB1410
|
sheriff; powers and duties
|
4
|
4
|
Prevents county supervisors from interfering with Sheriff fulfilling his responsibilities.
|
Govt Admin
|
Clarifies roles and authority of Sheriff over his own office.
|
|
501R
|
SB1411
|
elected county officers; authority
|
7
|
7
|
Delineates authority of county officers.
|
Govt Admin
|
Prevents interference from other county officials.
|
|
501R
|
SB1412
|
early voting; revisions
|
7
|
7
|
Prevents people from collecting early ballots from others to turn into a poling place or to mail in.
|
Govt Admin
|
Helps to prevent voter fraud.
|
|
501R
|
SB1424
|
national guard; state active duty
|
3
|
3
|
Makes National Guard on active duty over 30 days eligible for AZ health and accident insurance.
|
Govt Admin
|
They should have eligibility similar to other state govt employees.
|
|
501R
|
SB1430
|
motor vehicles; towing
|
-10
|
-10
|
Expands illegal parker recourse for involuntary towing.
|
Govt Admin
|
Makes it too easy for illegal parkers to avoid towing fees. Amendments allow executive branch to set fees. Abrogation of legislative responsibility. Fails to protect public from arbitrary fees.
|
|
501R
|
SB1433
|
federal legislation; state nullification
|
5
|
5
|
Allows legislature to nullify a federal law which would precipitate a court challenge.
|
Civil Rights
|
Allows legislature to initiate court challenge rather than depend on AG to do so.
|
|
501R
|
SB1465
|
valid identification; consular cards; prohibition
|
7
|
7
|
Makes it illegal to accept consular card as ID for AZ govt purposes.
|
Illegal Aliens
|
This type of ID is often used for fraudulent purposes.
|
|
501R
|
SB1466
|
deferred prosecution; justice court approval
|
3
|
3
|
Improves laws regarding referring criminal offenders to non-judicial corrective action.
|
Public Safety
|
Allows criminal justice system for better focus on more serious criminal threats to public.
|
|
501R
|
SB1467
|
educational institution; concealed weapons
|
7
|
7
|
Prohibits education board from prohibiting a CCW permit holder from carrying or transporting a weapon on school grounds.
|
Gun Rights
|
Improves ability of CCW holders to stop a gunman.
|
|
501R
|
SB1469
|
justification; use of force
|
7
|
7
|
Would strengthen the statutes regarding the justification of the use of force. Includes assuming that a person who is unlawfully entering is presumed to pose an imminent threat, and that a person who is justified in the use of force is not subject to criminal prosecution.
|
Gun Rights
|
Protects rights of crime victims who defend themselves in their home.
|
|
501R
|
SB1469
|
justification; use of force
|
5
|
5
|
Expands legal self defense against criminals.
|
Public Safety
|
Protects citizens who are acting against criminals.
|
|
501R
|
SB1495
|
Arizona state guard; establishment
|
6
|
6
|
Creates state guard.
|
Public Safety
|
Creates state force not subject to Federal mobilization or use outside of AZ.
|
|
501R
|
SB1519
|
AHCCCS; termination
|
4
|
4
|
Replace AHCCCS with a more targeted program.
|
Govt Admin
|
Will reduce taxpayer costs while protecting most needy people.
|
|
501R
|
SB1538
|
driving; handheld wireless communication devices
|
-10
|
-10
|
Bans reading as well as writing texts while in driver seat of vehicle.
|
Civil Rights
|
There are already laws against distracted and reckless driving. This makes it illegal to text even if stopped at a red light.
|
|
501R
|
SB1552
|
corporate tax allocation; sales factor
|
5
|
5
|
Allows companies to choose sales tax formula for service based revenues.
|
Taxes
|
Already done for tangible goods with good results. Makes AZ more attractive to businesses.
|
|
501R
|
SB1553
|
education; Arizona empowerment accounts.
|
8
|
8
|
Increases school choice options.
|
K-12 Ed
|
Great K-12 education freedom.
|
|
501R
|
SB1554
|
ADE; teachers; liability insurance
|
5
|
5
|
Allows teachers to buy liability insurance from a firm not connected with their union.
|
Econ Freedom
|
Expands options for teachers buying liability insurance.
|
|
501R
|
SB1555
|
government employees; union dues; withholding
|
7
|
7
|
Prohibits state govt from collecting union dues through payroll deduction.
|
Govt Admin
|
Eliminates govt role as billing agency for unions.
|
|
501R
|
SB1556
|
school district monies; associations; elections.
|
9
|
9
|
Restricts schools from using public fund in elections.
|
Govt Admin
|
Protects taxpayers from having their money used in political campaigns without permission.
|
|
501R
|
SB1557
|
county school superintendents; qualifications; duties
|
7
|
7
|
Fixes the Duties and qualifications of the county schools superintendant.
|
Govt Admin
|
Clarifies the role.
|
|
501R
|
SB1561
|
legislative appropriations; federal monies.
|
8
|
8
|
Gives the Legislature authority to appropriate all non-custodial federal funds.
|
Govt Admin
|
Gives authority to appropriate funds to legislature where it belongs.
|
|
501R
|
SB1562
|
public employees; collective bargaining
|
-7
|
-7
|
Gives collective bargaining to state employees unions.
|
Govt Admin
|
This would be a license to steal from taxpayers.
|
|
501R
|
SB1563
|
state employees; meet and confer
|
-7
|
-7
|
Gives state employee unions a seat at the negotiating table to meet and confer.
|
Govt Admin
|
This would be a license to steal from taxpayers - especially if Democrats control the govt.
|
|
501R
|
SB1565
|
campaign contributions; bundling; lobbyists
|
-5
|
-5
|
Lobbyist can't raise campaign funds for the Legislature and Governor.
|
Civil Rights
|
Violates first amendment rights.
|
|
501R
|
SB1568
|
municipal taxes; auditors and collectors.
|
6
|
6
|
Restricts cities from hiring auditors to collect Taxes on a contingency fee or hiring third party collector.
|
Taxes
|
Prevents businesses from being harassed by municipalities.
|
|
501R
|
SB1583
|
nursing board; membership
|
2
|
2
|
Adds CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETIST to who may serve on the Board of Nursing.
|
Govt Admin
|
Updates rules.
|
|
501R
|
SB1585
|
military operations; real estate disclosure
|
4
|
4
|
Requires military operations notice for property being sold.
|
Govt Admin
|
Provides transparency on real estate transactions to avoid surprises due to equipment noise.
|
|
501R
|
SB1586
|
firearms; background checks; gun shows
|
-10
|
-10
|
Further regulates selling guns at gun shows.
|
Gun Rights
|
Infringes on 2nd amendment rights.
|
|
501R
|
SB1587
|
misconduct involving weapons; universities; colleges
|
-10
|
-10
|
Misconduct involving a weapon for knowingly carrying a gun onto a college and universities.
|
Gun Rights
|
Infringes on 2nd amendment rights.
|
|
501R
|
SB1588
|
misconduct involving weapons; state buildings
|
-10
|
-10
|
Misconduct involving a weapon for knowingly carrying a gun into a state building.
|
Gun Rights
|
Infringes on 2nd amendment rights.
|
|
501R
|
SB1589
|
authorized third parties; ADOT
|
6
|
6
|
The Director of Motor Vehicles shall allow third parties to do many of the services that MVD does.
|
Govt Admin
|
Better customer service through privatization.
|
|
501R
|
SB1590
|
employers; group insurance pooling
|
6
|
6
|
Allows employers to pool together for Health insurance.
|
Govt Admin
|
Improves health care options.
|
|
501R
|
SB1592
|
health care compact; funding
|
8
|
8
|
The State may enter into a compact with other States to stop Obama care.
|
Econ Freedom
|
Asserts states rights.
|
|
501R
|
SB1593
|
health insurance; interstate purchase
|
8
|
8
|
Allows a person to purchase insurance in other states(portability).
|
Econ Freedom
|
Increases competition and lowers the cost of insurance.
|
|
501R
|
SB1597
|
medical information; rights
|
5
|
5
|
Outlines a persons rights regarding their medical records.
|
Govt Admin
|
Clarifies patient rights.
|
|
501R
|
SB1598
|
cities; counties; regulatory review
|
6
|
6
|
Creates an appeals process for business and persons
|
Govt Admin
|
Allows a person who is aggrieved in the regulatory process to appeal to the courts.
|
|
501R
|
SB1599
|
bail bond agents; recovery agents
|
8
|
8
|
Makes reforms to the bail bond industry.
|
Govt Admin
|
Makes changes to insure public safety in the Bail bond industry.
|
|
501R
|
SB1603
|
schools; performance based compensation plans
|
6
|
6
|
Performance based compensation plans.
|
K-12 Ed
|
Teacher pay based on performance
|
|
501R
|
SB1604
|
schools; capital monies; temporary uses
|
7
|
7
|
Temporary use of capital money.
|
K-12 Ed
|
Allows schools to use money designated for capitol projects to be used in other areas for the next 3 years.
|
|
501R
|
SB1605
|
RFP; advertising in newspapers; repeal
|
8
|
8
|
Repeals welfare for newspapers.
|
Govt Admin
|
Repeals mandate that public notices must be posted in a newspaper. Allows posting online.
|
|
501R
|
SB1606
|
HOV lanes; annual fee
|
6
|
6
|
Allows a person to purchase a pass to drive in the HOV lane for $2500.00.
|
Econ Freedom
|
Generate more revenue.
|
|
501R
|
SB1607
|
schools; residency requirements
|
7
|
7
|
Requires schools to verify state residency of students.
|
K-12 Ed
|
A cost saving measure to the General fund.
|
|
501R
|
SB1611
|
immigration omnibus
|
10
|
10
|
Requires enforcement of laws and creates more restrictions on illegal aliens.
|
Illegal Aliens
|
Explicitly makes illegal many activities illegal aliens engage in that are used for illegal employment or to burden legal Arizona residents.
|
|
501R
|
SB1612
|
general appropriations 2011-2012
|
7
|
0
|
Budget Bill
|
Govt Admin
|
Balanced Budget
|
|
501R
|
SB1613
|
2011-2012; capital outlay
|
7
|
0
|
Budget Bill
|
Govt Admin
|
Balanced Budget
|
|
501R
|
SB1614
|
2011-2012; state budget procedures
|
7
|
0
|
Budget Bill
|
Govt Admin
|
Balanced Budget
|
|
501R
|
SB1615
|
consolidation; state agencies
|
7
|
0
|
Budget Bill
|
Govt Admin
|
Balanced Budget
|
|
501R
|
SB1616
|
revenue; 2011-2012; budget reconciliation
|
6
|
0
|
Budget Bill
|
Govt Admin
|
Balanced Budget
|
|
501R
|
SB1617
|
K-12 education; 2011‑2012; budget reconciliation
|
4
|
0
|
Budget Bill
|
Govt Admin
|
Balanced Budget
|
|
501R
|
SB1618
|
higher education; 2011‑2012; budget reconciliation
|
7
|
0
|
Budget Bill
|
Govt Admin
|
Balanced Budget
|
|
501R
|
SB1619
|
health; 2011‑2012; budget reconciliation
|
8
|
0
|
Budget Bill
|
Govt Admin
|
Balanced Budget
|
|
501R
|
SB1620
|
welfare; 2011-2012; budget reconciliation
|
7
|
0
|
Budget Bill
|
Govt Admin
|
Balanced Budget
|
|
501R
|
SB1621
|
criminal justice; 2011-2012; budget reconciliation
|
7
|
0
|
Budget Bill
|
Govt Admin
|
Balanced Budget
|
|
501R
|
SB1622
|
general government; 2011-2012; budget reconciliation
|
6
|
0
|
Budget Bill
|
Govt Admin
|
Balanced Budget
|
|
501R
|
SB1623
|
regulation; 2011-2012; budget reconciliation
|
6
|
0
|
Budget Bill
|
Govt Admin
|
Balanced Budget
|
|
501R
|
SB1624
|
environment; 2011-2012; budget reconciliation
|
7
|
0
|
Budget Bill
|
Govt Admin
|
Balanced Budget
|
|
501R
|
SCR1019
|
state appropriation limit; reduction
|
9
|
9
|
Proposed amendment to limit state govt spending to 6.4% of personal income.
|
Taxes
|
Limits state govt spending if approved by voters.
|
|
501R
|
SCR1020
|
crime victims; protection from liability
|
9
|
9
|
Prevents felony criminals from suing their victims for damages.
|
Civil Rights
|
Protects victims of felonies from criminal abuses of civil law.
|
|
501R
|
SCR1026
|
state appropriation limit; constitutional amendment
|
10
|
10
|
Proposed amendment to have TABOR like spending limits on state govt
|
Taxes
|
Strongly limits state govt spending if approved.
|
|
501R
|
SCR1051
|
voter enacted expenditures; funding source
|
8
|
8
|
If approved by voters, will give legislature appropriations authority over voter approved expenditures without a sufficient funding source.
|
Govt Admin
|
This is essential for long term financial stability of the state govt.
|