Tracking List: Education and Workforce
| Ch. 84, Laws 2024 (HB2039 - Provisional community colleges; accreditation; oversight) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Rep. David L. Cook (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | For the purposes of regional accreditation and oversight, a "postsecondary institution" is defined as any of the following: an accredited community college district, a university under the jurisdiction of the Arizona Board of Regents, or a community college in this state that is owned, operated or chartered by a qualifying Indian tribe on its own Indian reservation. Contains an emergency clause. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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04/08/2024
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| HB2075 - Appropriation; STEM; learning; workforce development | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Rep. David Marshall, Sr. (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | Appropriates $3,000,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Arizona Commerce Authority for a grant program to foster STEM learning and workforce development opportunities. Defines the grant program purpose as building STEM networks and hubs with a priority on rural and semi-rural areas. Direct the Authority to focus on specific STEM workforce development opportunities. States the appropriation should be considered as ongoing in future years and exempts the program from lapsing of appropriations controls. Directs the program to use the USDA most recent rural-urban continuum code scheme. Requires a report be submitted to the President of the Senate and Legislature on the distribution of grant monies by December 31, 2024. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comment: | Jillian Kahan01/10/2024 10:07 AM1/9 added to EW |
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| Last Action: |
01/09/2024
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- House 2nd Read
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| HB2089 - Community colleges; expenditure limitation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Rep. Laurin Hendrix (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | Mandates that state aid be withheld if a community college exceeds its expenditure limitation as prescribed in the Constitution of Arizona. Establishes a sequence of withholding based on the percent the college exceeds its limitation. Stipulates that for community colleges established before December 31, 2015 located in a county with a population that does not exceed 300,000 people, the withheld amount may not exceed one percent of the provisional community college district budget and for colleges located in a county of less than 1,000,000 people, the amount withheld may not exceed one half of one percent of the community college district budget. Stipulates that the Act applies retroactively to June 30, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comment: | Jillian Kahan01/10/2024 10:08 AM1/9 added to BT and EW Jillian Kahan01/16/2024 1:01 PM1/16 BT recommends opposing Jillian Kahan01/19/2024 3:04 PM1/19 PA approves opposition |
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| Last Action: |
02/20/2024
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- House Minority Caucus - Y
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| HB2117 - Workers' compensation; occupational disease; presumption | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Rep. Kevin Payne (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | Creates a presumption of applicability in accordance to the definitions described in this law to a recurrence of a previously diagnosed cancer. Contains legislative intent. AS PASSED HOUSE. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comment: | Jillian Kahan01/10/2024 10:12 AM1/9 added to EW |
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| Last Action: |
03/06/2024
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- Senate 2nd Read
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| Ch. 65, Laws 2024 (HB2172 - Charter schools; state board; continuation) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Rep. Beverly Pingerelli (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | The statutory life of the State Board for Charter Schools is extended 8 years to July 1, 2032, retroactive to July 1, 2024. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comment: | Jillian Kahan01/10/2024 10:17 AM1/9 added to EW Jillian Kahan01/22/2024 1:38 PM1/22 EW recommends support Jillian Kahan02/02/2024 2:21 PM2/2 PA approved support |
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| Last Action: |
04/02/2024
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| Ch. 134, Laws 2024 (HB2173 - County aid; school districts; revisions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Rep. Beverly Pingerelli (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | Clarifies the calculation of a school district primary property tax rate. Allows the Arizona Department of Education (ADE), in calculating tax levies, to use the most recent statutory report provided to the County Board of Supervisors (Board). Requires a Board that levied an additional tax in one or more common school districts not within a high school district to reduce the tax levy by an amount determined by the Board and approved by the Property Tax Oversight Commission, and to direct the County Treasurer to distribute unexpended and unencumbered monies to each common school district not within a high school district to offset the prescribed reductions. Applies to fiscal years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026. Self-repeals on January 1, 2027. Retroactive to July 1, 2023. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comment: | Jillian Kahan01/10/2024 10:17 AM1/9 added to EW |
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| Last Action: |
04/10/2024
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- Signed
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| Ch. 135, Laws 2024 (HB2178 - Universities; student fees; clubs; organizations) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Rep. Alexander Kolodin (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | Requires each university under the Board of Regents that allocates student fees to support the activities of individual, university-recognized student organizations or clubs to allow fee-paying students to select organizations or clubs their fees may not go to and stipulates that for fees associated with students who use that choice go only to programs that are open to all students. Stipulates that if a student does not select any organizations their fees may not go to, the university may allocate those fees to individual, university-recognized organizations or clubs or programs that are open to all students. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comment: | Jillian Kahan01/10/2024 10:17 AM1/9 added to EW |
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| Last Action: |
04/10/2024
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Ch. 139, Laws 2024 (HB2204 - Workers' compensation; premiums ( |
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| Sponsor: | Rep. David Livingston (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | Allows an insurance carrier to reduce the amount of premiums paid by an employer by up to 5% if the employer is part of a membership organization if the insurance carrier has a program agreement with the membership organization that is comprised of persons that are in a similar or related line of commerce, organized to promote and improve business conditions in that line of commerce, and not engaged in a regular business of a kind that is ordinarily carried on for profit and whose net earnings do not inure to the benefit of any member. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comment: | Jillian Kahan01/10/2024 2:13 PM1/10 added to EW Jillian Kahan01/22/2024 1:39 PM1/22 EW recommends support Jillian Kahan02/02/2024 2:21 PM2/2 PA approved support |
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| Last Action: |
04/10/2024
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Ch. 205, Laws 2024 (HB2209 - Industrial commission of Arizona; continuations ( |
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| Sponsor: | Rep. David Livingston (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | The Arizona Labor Department (ALD) of the Arizona Industrial Commission (AIC) shall consider, authorize and determine penalties and fines via a vote of the commissioners, who will also determine whether a violation is continued after an employer’s action. The AIC may not allow an inspector to be accompanied by another person unless they are an employee of the company being inspected, a safety consultant, “authorized employee representative” (defined) or an individual required by law to be present. Sets the conditions individuals must meet to accompany an inspector if they fall into the legally required category, including specific employer requirements pertaining to trade secrets and unauthorized personnel. Requires the Joint Legislative Audit Committee to review Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health plans at least 30 days before submission to the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The statutory life of the Industrial Commission of Arizona is extended 5 years to January 1, 2029, and the Arizona Occupational Safety and Health Advisory Committee, Boiler Advisory Committee and Occupational Safety and Health Review Board are extended to January 1, 2033, retroactive to July 1, 2024. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comment: | Jillian Kahan01/10/2024 2:13 PM1/10 added to EW |
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| Last Action: |
06/18/2024
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| Ch. 67, Laws 2024 (HB2252 - Professional employer organization; repeal) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Rep. Justin Wilmeth (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | Removes the definition of “registrant”. For employers providing professional employer services repeals language involving the registration requirements and confidentiality, initial and renewal registration fees. Requires the bond mandated to be held by all professional employer organizations be held by “an insured depository institution” rather than designated by the Secretary of State. Repeals the exemption for limited registration. Replaces the reference to “registrant” with “Professional Employer Organization.” Repeals language involving violations and civil penalties rules involving professional organizations professional employer organization fund administered by the secretary of state. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comment: | Jillian Kahan01/10/2024 2:17 PM1/10 added to EW |
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| Last Action: |
04/02/2024
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Ch. 252, Laws 2024 (HB2274 - Theme park districts; formation ( |
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| Sponsor: | Rep. David Marshall, Sr. (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | Reduces the threshold for a city looking to establish a theme park district from one million to 500,000 and provides criteria for city or county looking to create a theme park district, including required participation and exemptions from participation. Defines requirements for ownership, geographic boundaries, criteria for inclusion of single and multiple theme park attractions within a district, and criteria for the election and appointment of a theme park district Board of Directors as well as the Board’s responsibilities, permissions, exemptions and limitations. Defines criteria for locating a theme park district in an unincorporated area in a county. AS SiGNED BY GOVERNOR.. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comment: | Jillian Kahan01/10/2024 2:17 PM1/10 added to EW |
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| Last Action: |
06/21/2024
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| HB2282 - Unemployment; requirements; disqualifications; shared work | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Rep. Leo Biasiucci (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | Requires that an individual must be available for work to be eligible for unemployment benefits and actively seeks and applies for suitable work, conducts at least five work search actions each week, or, if the individual is applying for a weekly benefit, they provide a weekly report that details the individual’s work search actions for every week a benefit is sought. Prohibits the Arizona Department of Economic Security (ADES) from paying benefits for an initial or ongoing claim until the claim is cross checked against the National Association of State Workforce Agencies Integrity Data Hub, United States Department of Health and Human Services Directory of New Hires, Department of Economic Security’s New Hire Reporting System, Arizona Department of Corrections Inmate Database, Social Security Administration’s Prisoner Update Processing System, Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Vital Statistics Death Records Database, and the Department of Health Services Bureau of Vital Records Death Records Database. Prohibits ADES from paying any claim found to be ineligible or fraudulent and requires those instances to be referred for prosecution. Requires an individual to be disqualified for benefits if ADES finds the individual has failed to actively seek and apply for or accept suitable work if offered. Requires an employer to report to ADES when an individual who was previously employed with that employer refuses to return to work, refuses to accept an offer of suitable work, fails without cause to appear for a scheduled interview, or fails to respond to an offer of employment. Requires ADES to allow employers to submit reports digitally or through e-mail and to review each report to determine whether an individual should be disqualified from receiving benefits. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comment: | Jillian Kahan01/10/2024 2:18 PM1/10 added to EW |
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| Last Action: |
03/13/2024
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- PASSED - House Miscellaneous Motion
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Ch. 92, Laws 2024 (HB2316 - Mobile home; relocation; building codes ( |
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| Sponsor: | Rep. Matt Gress (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | Removes the requirement that a mobile home be moved within 45 days of the effective date of a rent increase or change in age-restricted community use for a tenant to be eligible for a payment from the Mobile Home Relocation Fund. Increases the amount a tenant is eligible to receive for relocation expenses due to a rent increase or change in age-restricted community use to $12,500 (previously $7000) for a single-section mobile home and $20,000 (from $12,500) for a multisection mobile home. Increases the amount a tenant is eligible to receive if the tenant chooses to abandon the home to 40% (from 25%) of the maximum allowable relocation expense. Emergency. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comment: | Jillian Kahan01/11/2024 1:51 PM1/11 added to EW |
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| Last Action: |
04/08/2024
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| HB2371 - Adult education; workforce development program | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Summary: | Establishes that the mission of the Community College Adult Education Workforce Development Program will be to provide adult learners with integrated education and training pursuant to the US federal government’s Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, or its successor and encompasses academic instruction aligned with adult education and literacy activities, including instruction that leads to the issuance of a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma and is a Community College Certificate. Enables a program school to receive funds for each adult learner if the adult learner enrolls in a Community College Adult Education Program, participates in integrated education and training as defined by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, or its successor, or pursues academic skills development related to adult education and literacy activities as defined in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, or its successor. Requires any program receiving funds to use those monies to enhance or expand existing adult education programs and services. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comment: | Jillian Kahan01/11/2024 1:52 PM1/11 added to EW Jillian Kahan01/22/2024 1:40 PM1/22 EW recommends support Jillian Kahan02/02/2024 2:22 PM2/2 PA approved support |
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| Last Action: |
01/22/2024
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- House 2nd Read
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| HB2437 - High school graduation; requirements. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Summary: | Requires the Arizona Board of Education to prescribe competency requirements and the minimum performance level per the methodologies outlined. Requires the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) to establish a process for determining the minimum academic performance levels and a schedule for administering a statewide assessment of academic performance statewide. Exempts students that obtain a passing score on an approved technical skills assessment test for a career or technical education program, or obtain an industry certification via a career or technical program approved by the ADE. Stipulates that the minimum assessment levels are required for graduates from high school in the state. Requires the governing Board to provide materials for students in grades 9, 10 or both, to allow them to prepare for the state assessment. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comment: | Jillian Kahan01/11/2024 1:55 PM1/11 added to EW |
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| Last Action: |
01/22/2024
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- House 2nd Read
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| HB2501 - Community college districts; county removal | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Rep. Leo Biasiucci (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | Stipulates that if a district contains two or more counties, 10% of the qualified electors in any county within the district may petition to remove that county from the district, and requires that a new district be formed in adherence to state law and if a county that is removed from a district does not meet the minimum requirements to form a new district, that county is no longer part of an established community college district. When removed, the community college district board in coordination with the county Board of Supervisors shall prepare a list of assets before the end of the fiscal year in which a new district election is held. Stipulates that all taxable property in the removed district remains taxable for payment of indebtedness lawfully incurred by the district while the county was within the district it was removed from and that the removed county is required to levy taxes sufficient to pay off that debt and if a removed county deposits with a trustee or escrow agent monies sufficient to cover that debt, no tax levy is required. Permits the removed county to sell assets transferred from the district for the purposes of retiring the debt. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comment: | Jillian Kahan01/12/2024 2:48 PM1/12 added to EW |
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| Last Action: |
03/01/2024
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- Hearing Scheduled - 03/04/2024 - Third Reading, House Floor
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| HB2592 - Unemployment insurance; benefit amounts; definition | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Rep. Michael Carbone (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | Reduces the maximum amount of unemployment insurance benefits during a benefit year to between 12 and 26 times the individual's weekly benefit amount, based on the unemployment rate in the prior calendar quarter, as follows: 12 times for an unemployment rate of 5 percent or less; 14 times for an unemployment rate of 5 to 5.5 percent; 16 times for an unemployment rate of 5.5 to 6 percent; 18 times for an unemployment rate of 6 to 6.5 percent; 20 times for an unemployment rate of 6.5 to 7 percent; 22 times for an unemployment rate of 7 to 7.5 percent; 24 times for an unemployment rate of 7.5 to 8 percent; and 26 times for an unemployment rate of over 8 percent. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comment: | Jillian Kahan01/12/2024 2:51 PM1/12 added to EW |
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| Last Action: |
02/28/2024
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- RET ON CAL - House Committee of the Whole
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| HB2727 - Firearms; merchant category codes; prohibition | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Rep. Quang H. Nguyen (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | Prohibits a financial institution to require any merchant retailer or sporting goods retailer to use a merchant category code indicating a firearms or ammunition purchase and permits any person to file a complaint with the Arizona Attorney General alleging a violation of this legislation and if the Attorney General declines to investigate or finds no violation, that person may file a complaint in a court of competent jurisdiction. Requires the Court to order a financial institution it finds is guilty of a violation of this legislation to remedy the complaint within 30 days and to destroy any protected financial information. Requires the court, if the violation is not remedied within 30 days to enjoin the financial institution from collecting any additional protected financial information, require the financial institution to surrender any license to do business in the sate for a period of up to five years, impose a civil penalty of up to $50,000 on the financial institution, and order any other relief the court finds is appropriate. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comment: | Jillian Kahan02/02/2024 9:39 AM2/2 added to EW |
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| Last Action: |
02/21/2024
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- RET ON CAL - House Committee of the Whole
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| HB2735 - ABOR; course approval; accounting system | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Rep. Travis Grantham (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | Permits the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) to delegate their authority to approve academic degrees or “organizational units” (defined) only to a university president. Prohibits the university President from further delegating that authority. Requires ABOR and university presidents to consult, rather than share responsibility with, university faculty regarding educational and personnel matters. Changes faculty’s role in university governance from participation to consultation. Requires each university to provide ABOR with access to the university’s accounting and reporting system for oversight and monitoring purposes. VETOED. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comment: | Jillian Kahan02/02/2024 9:40 AM2/2 added to EW |
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| Last Action: |
06/21/2024
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- Vetoed
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| HB2752 - Child care assistance; appropriations. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Rep. Analise Ortiz (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | Appropriates $100,000,000 from the Arizona General Fund in FY2024-25 to the Arizona Department of Economic Security for child care assistance. Appropriates $91,000,000 from the United States Child Care and Development Fund monies in FY2024-25 to the Arizona Department of Economic Security for child care assistance. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comment: | Jillian Kahan02/02/2024 9:43 AM2/2 added to BT and EW |
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| Last Action: |
02/08/2024
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- House 2nd Read
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| HCR2011 - Firearms; contracts; prohibited practices. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Rep. Quang H. Nguyen (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | The 2024 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend Title 35, Chapter 2, Article 4 to prohibit a “public entity” (defined) from entering into a contract with a value of over $100,000 with a “company” (defined) to acquire or dispose of services, supplies, information technology or construction unless the contract stipulates via written certification that it will not “discriminate” (defined) against a “firearm” (defined) entity or firearm trade association, or adopting a procurement, an investment or other policy that has the effect of inducing or requiring a person or company to discriminate against a “firearm entity” (defined) or “firearm trade association” (defined.) This excludes a sole source contract or if the company does not receive a responsive bid from a company that is able to provide the written certification or contracts entered into before the effective date. Sets the repeal date for January 1, 2033. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comment: | Jillian Kahan01/10/2024 2:19 PM1/10 added to EW Jillian Kahan01/22/2024 1:40 PM1/22 EW recommends opposition Jillian Kahan02/02/2024 2:22 PM2/2 PA approved opposition |
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| Last Action: |
01/24/2024
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- House 2nd Read
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| HCR2013 - School districts; expenditure limit; authorization | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Rep. Matt Gress (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | The Legislature authorizes the expenditure of local revenues by school districts in excess of the expenditure limitation prescribed in the state Constitution in FY2024-25. This authorization is effective only on the approval of this resolution by at least 2/3 of the members of each house of the Legislature by roll call vote. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comment: | Jillian Kahan01/10/2024 2:20 PM1/10 added to EW and BT Jillian Kahan01/16/2024 1:06 PM1/16 BT recommends supporting Jillian Kahan01/19/2024 3:06 PM1/19 PA approves support |
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| Last Action: |
02/08/2024
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- Referred to Committee - Appropriations - House Appropriations
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| HCR2047 - State land trust; permanent funds. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Rep. Matt Gress (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | The 2024 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the Arizona Constitution to constitutionally continue the Permanent State School Fund (Fund) annual distribution rate of 6.9% through FY2035 and revert all other permanent fund annual distribution rates to 2.5% beginning in FY2026, effective only if voters approve the statutory measure that establishes a statewide program to increase the base salary of all eligible teachers above the FY2025 base salary. Increases, for FY2026-35, the Fund's annual distribution rate to 6.9% (from 2.5%) of the average monthly market valuation of the Fund for the previous five calendar years. Requires, for FY2026-35, any increase in expendable earnings that would otherwise go to the Classroom Site Fund that results from a distribution of more than 2.5% of the average monthly market valuation of the Fund for the immediately preceding five calendar years to be appropriated for the statewide program to increase the base salary of all eligible teachers. Reverts, beginning in FY 2036, the Fund's annual distribution to 2.5% of the average monthly market valuation of the Fund for the previous five calendar years. Applies the requirement for the Office of Strategic Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC) to jointly notify outlined individuals that a reduction to the distribution is necessary to preserve the safety of the capital in a permanent fund if the value of the permanent fund for the immediately preceding five calendar years has decreased compared to the value of a permanent fund for the five-calendar-year period immediately preceding those five years; and the authorization for the Legislature, with approval of the Governor, to enact legislation that reduces the distribution for the next fiscal year to between 2.5% and 6.9% of the value of the Fund upon receipt of OSPB’s and JLBC’s notification, to the Fund's annual distributions in FY2026-35. Specifies that, beginning in FY 2026, the annual distribution of each permanent fund other than the Fund reverts to 2.5% of the average monthly market valuation of the permanent fund. Becomes effective if approved by the voters and on proclamation of the Governor. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comment: | Jillian Kahan02/02/2024 9:47 AM2/2 added to EW and BT Jillian Kahan02/05/2024 11:59 AM2/5 BT recommends supporting Jillian Kahan02/13/2024 8:35 AM2/12 EW recommends supporting Jillian Kahan02/16/2024 2:16 PM2/16 PA approved support |
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| Last Action: |
02/21/2024
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- RET ON CAL - House Committee of the Whole
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| HCR2048 - Schools; teacher salary increases; reporting. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Rep. Austin Smith (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | The 2024 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the Arizona Constitution to approve an increased distribution rate from the state land trust permanent funds. Requires, if the amendment is approved, revised salary schedules to increase the base salary of all eligible teachers that is the amount estimated by the Arizona State Treasurer that will be deposited in the Teacher Pay Fund (Teacher Fund) for the budget year, and the same amount for each “eligible teacher” (defined) without regard to experience levels. Prohibits a school from reducing the base salaries of an eligible teacher below the salary reported by the Arizona Department of Education (ADOE) FY2024-25 with certain exceptions. Establishes the Teacher Fund consisting of legislative appropriations and distributions from the permanent State School Fund. Provides that monies in the Teacher Fund are continuously appropriated and are exempt from lapsing. Requires ADOE to administer the fund and establish procedures. Establishes guidelines for allocation of monies. Prohibits Teacher Fund monies from causing any reduction in other funding sources for the school. Exempts Teacher Fund monies from revenue control limits. Requires ADOE to allocate monies appropriated by the legislature to the Teacher Fund according to the terms of the appropriation for salary increases not required by this statute. Requires the Arizona State Treasurer, by March 30 of each year, to provide the Joint Legislative Budget Committee with an estimate of the amount that will be deposited in the Teacher Fund for the budget year. Requires the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, by March 30 of each year, to determine a per teacher amount from the Teacher Fund for the budget year based on listed considerations. Requires each school that receives monies to submit a yearly report by November 15 to the Superintendent of Public Instruction. Requires ADOE in conjunction with the Arizona Auditor General (AAG) to prescribe the format of the report. Requires ADOE, on report from AAG, to determine whether schools are in compliance. If ADOE determines that a school is not in compliance or has not corrected a deficiency within 90 days, the school is ineligible to receive monies from the Teacher Fund until the AAG reports that the school is in compliance. Requires a charter school budget to include the number of eligible teachers employed by the school for the current year and their salary schedule. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comment: | Jillian Kahan02/02/2024 9:47 AM2/2 added to EW and BT Jillian Kahan02/05/2024 11:59 AM2/5 BT recommends supporting Jillian Kahan02/13/2024 8:36 AM2/12 EW recommends supporting Jillian Kahan02/16/2024 2:17 PM2/16 PA approved support |
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| Last Action: |
02/21/2024
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- RET ON CAL - House Committee of the Whole
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| Ch. 156, Laws 2024 (SB1039 - Private postsecondary education; board; continuation) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Sen. Ken Bennett (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | The statutory life of the State Board for Private Postsecondary Education is extended 8 years to July 1, 2032. Retroactive to July 1, 2024. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comment: | Jillian Kahan01/10/2024 10:23 AM1/9 added to EW Jillian Kahan01/22/2024 1:41 PM1/22 EW recommends support Jillian Kahan02/02/2024 2:22 PM2/2 PA approved support |
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| Last Action: |
04/16/2024
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- Signed
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| SB1040 - Student activity fees; conscience exemption | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Sen. Anthony Kern (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | Grants an exemption to paying “Student Activity Fees” (defined) if those fees violate the conscience of the student or if the student is a veteran recently returned from service, recently married or recently became a parent and does not participate in student activities, objects on religious or moral grounds, demonstrates financial hardship or is only on campus part-time. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comment: | Jillian Kahan01/10/2024 10:23 AM1/9 added to EW |
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| Last Action: |
02/14/2024
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- FAILED - Senate Education
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| SB1058 - Schools; academic standards; personal finance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Sen. J.D. Mesnard (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | Requires the Arizona Board of Education to adopt rules and develop a voluntary personal finance endorsement for certified teachers that provide finance instruction in grades 9 - 12. Directs that starting with the graduating class of 2028, state competency requirements will require all students pass a personal finance course from a Board approved list of finance topics that is at least the equivalent of one-half of a course credit. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comment: | Jillian Kahan01/10/2024 10:24 AM1/10 added to EW |
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| Last Action: |
02/29/2024
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- FAILED - Senate Third Reading
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| SB1075 - K-12; school funding; revisions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Sen. Ken Bennett (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | Establishes the state student funding formula for school districts that elect to use it. Each school district that uses the state student funding formula and each charter school will calculate the base support level as already prescribed in statute and add the base support level to state additional assistance. The amount of state additional assistance is $2,025.29 per student count in preschool programs for students with disabilities, kindergarten programs, and grades 1 through 8, and $2,360.44 per student count in grades 9 through 12. For charter schools, the base support level is the equalization assistance for the charter school. A school district that provides instruction to students in any combination of kindergarten programs and grades 1 through 12 is authorized to elect to use the state student funding formula to determine the school district’s support level if the district does not have an override in place and either does not owe any debt service payment on any class A or class B bond or has four or fewer remaining fiscal years in which it is scheduled to make payments on any class A or class B bond. If the estimated total school district primary property tax rate will be greater than the prior year when electing to use the state student funding formula, the school district governing board is required to submit the question of whether to use the formula to the voters. A school district that is using the state student funding formula is prohibited from using any other source of property tax-generated funding and from receiving district additional assistance. Establishes a calculation for school district property tax levies in districts that use the state student funding formula and establishes the qualifying tax rates in tax year 2023 for school districts that elect to use the state student funding formula. Establishes that for a high school district or common school district within a high school district that does not offer instruction in high school subjects is $2,059 and in a unified school district, a common school district not within a high school or a common school district within a high school district that offers instruction in high school subjects is “$4,1119.” | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comment: | Jillian Kahan01/11/2024 1:45 PM1/11 added to EW |
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| Last Action: |
01/17/2024
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- Senate 2nd Read
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| Ch. 50, Laws 2024 (SB1113 - Adult education; program schools; revisions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Sen. Ken Bennett (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | Exempts a Continuing High School and Workforce Training Program (Program) school from meeting public school requirements relating to the English language proficiency assessment, residency records, school records, the annual achievement profile letter grade assignment and the withdrawal form for adult learners. Requires a Program school to administer an English language proficiency assessment that is accepted by an Arizona university or community college; confirm each adult learner’s withdrawal from another school and require adult learners to provide age and residency documentation. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comment: | Jillian Kahan01/18/2024 11:21 AM1/18 added to EW Jillian Kahan01/22/2024 1:42 PM1/22 EW recommends support Jillian Kahan02/02/2024 2:23 PM2/2 PA approved support |
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| Last Action: |
03/29/2024
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- Signed
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| SB1152 - Arizona state university; appropriation reduction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Sen. Anthony Kern (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | Reduces the appropriated amount to the Arizona State University by $548,865,100 and transfers those monies to the state general fund in that amount or in the amount of monies remaining from unexpended and unencumbered funds appropriated in 2023. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comment: | Jillian Kahan01/18/2024 11:24 AM1/18 added to EW Jillian Kahan01/22/2024 1:42 PM1/22 EW recommends opposition Jillian Kahan02/02/2024 2:23 PM2/2 PA approved opposition |
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| Last Action: |
01/23/2024
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- Senate 2nd Read
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| SB1156 - Concealed weapons; notice; repeal | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Sen. Janae Shamp (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | Permits an individual to carry a concealed handgun on the premises of a licensee who is an on sale retailer provided the person has a permit issued pursuant to the concealed weapons laws of the state, and does not consume spiritous liquors. Requires that an individual who possesses a license to carry concealed carry the permit with them at all times as required by any applicable law. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comment: | Jillian Kahan01/18/2024 11:25 AM1/18 added to EW Jillian Kahan01/22/2024 1:43 PM1/22 EW recommends opposition Jillian Kahan02/02/2024 2:23 PM2/2 PA approved opposition |
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| Last Action: |
01/25/2024
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- Senate 2nd Read
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| SB1198 - Disruption; educational institution; concealed weapon | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Sen. Wendy Rogers (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | Prohibits the governing board of any university, college or community college from enacting or enforcing any policy or rule that prohibited the possession of a concealed weapon by a person who possessed a valid concealed weapons permit, or that prohibited the transportation or storage of a firearm. AS PASSED SENATE. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comment: | Jillian Kahan01/24/2024 3:40 PM1/24 added to EW Jillian Kahan02/13/2024 8:36 AM2/12 EW recommends opposition Jillian Kahan02/16/2024 2:31 PM2/16 PA approved opposition |
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| Last Action: |
03/12/2024
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- House Minority Caucus - Y
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| SB1303 - ABOR; high school honors endorsements | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Summary: | Requires the Arizona Board of Regents to make programs that award honors endorsements available for all pupils who are enrolled in an Arizona school district, charter school or private school. AS PASSED SENATE. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comment: | Jillian Kahan01/26/2024 2:35 PM1/26 added to EW |
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| Last Action: |
03/18/2024
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- House 2nd Read
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| SB1304 - ABOR; postsecondary institutions; policies | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Sen. Anthony Kern (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | Requires Arizona universities to post information about each class on the website, course directory and any other place where courses are publicly listed before classes begin. Requires the syllabus to include a comprehensive list of all materials and resources that students will review in the course, with citations. Specifies that a class may not be listed, and no student may enroll in a class, unless these requirements are met. Requires the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) to enforce policies and procedures to protect students, administrators, faculty members and other employees. Requires termination for violation of these personnel policies. Specifies policy on free expression must be enforceable, viewpoint-neutral and content-neutral. Prohibits penalty or retaliation for assembly and expressive activity. Requires notification and an opportunity to respond regarding an investigation alleged infringement on the rights of other persons. Provides a right to assistance of counsel. Requires ABOR to make programs that award honors endorsements available for all students. Requires each school to annually submit a report demonstrating compliance with mandates regarding the display of the American flags, the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights in every classroom. (more) AS PASSED SENATE. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comment: | Jillian Kahan01/26/2024 2:35 PM1/26 added to EW Jillian Kahan02/13/2024 8:36 AM2/12 EW recommends opposition Jillian Kahan02/16/2024 2:31 PM2/16 PA approved opposition |
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| Last Action: |
03/19/2024
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- House Minority Caucus - Y
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| SB1305 - Public universities; posting requirements | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Sen. Anthony Kern (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | Requires Arizona universities to post information (course title, syllabus, instructor’s name, vitae and list of published works) about each class on the academic unit’s website, course directory and any other place where courses are publicly listed before classes begin and information (syllabi, student statistics, meeting minutes, announcements) about the academic unit. Requires Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) to enforce policies and procedures. AS PASSED SENATE. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comment: | Jillian Kahan01/26/2024 2:38 PM1/26 added to EW Jillian Kahan02/13/2024 8:37 AM2/12 EW recommends opposition Jillian Kahan02/16/2024 2:32 PM2/16 PA approved opposition |
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| Last Action: |
06/14/2024
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- Referred to Committee - Rules - House Rules
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| SB1306 - ABOR; administrative powers; delegation; limitation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Sen. Anthony Kern (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | Clarifies that any delegation of authority by the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) does not affect ABOR’s duties and responsibilities. AS PASSED SENATE. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comment: | Jillian Kahan01/26/2024 2:38 PM1/26 added to EW |
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| Last Action: |
06/14/2024
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- Referred to Committee - Rules - House Rules
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| SB1307 - Postsecondary institutions; free expression; policies | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Sen. Anthony Kern (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | Requires the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) to adopt enforceable policies to protect the rights of students, administrators, faculty members and other employees and requires each university to adopt and enforce these requirements. Prohibits retaliation for exercising the protected rights. Clarifies that restrictions on speech must be viewpoint-neutral and content-neutral. Prohibits penalty or retaliation for assembly and expressive activity. Stipulates that an investigation alleging infringement of these rights requires notification, opportunity to respond, and disclosure of all conclusions and recommendations. Provides for active assistance of counsel. Requires ABOR and each community college district to publish all policies and regulations and to ensure individuals who have disciplinary authority understand the school’s responsibilities. AS PASSED SENATE. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comment: | Jillian Kahan01/26/2024 2:39 PM1/26 added to EW Jillian Kahan02/13/2024 8:37 AM2/12 EW recommends opposition Jillian Kahan02/16/2024 2:32 PM2/16 PA approved opposition |
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| Last Action: |
06/14/2024
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- Referred to Committee - Rules - House Rules
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| SB1456 - CTEs; in-demand programs; funding | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Sen. Ken Bennett (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | Requires the Office of Economic Opportunity in collaboration with the Arizona Department of Education to compile a draft statewide (previously regional) in-demand education list of approved career technical education programs that lead to a career path in high demand with median-to-high-wage jobs in Arizona and to incorporate industry feedback in the process. Requires the Career Technical Education (CTE) Quality Commission (Commission) to approve a final statewide in-demand education list that includes the approved CTE programs included in the draft statewide in-demand education list. AS PASSED SENATE. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comment: | Jillian Kahan01/29/2024 3:01 PM1/29 added to EW Jillian Kahan02/13/2024 8:38 AM2/12 EW recommends supporting Jillian Kahan02/16/2024 2:32 PM2/16 PA approved support |
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| Last Action: |
03/13/2024
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- House 2nd Read
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| Ch. 239, Laws 2024 (SB1457 - Online instruction; virtual setting; assessments) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Sen. Ken Bennett (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | Permits a “virtual school” (defined) to administer “assessment” (defined) tests virtually if it assigns a specific date and time, administers the assessment in a synchronous session, and provides at least one proctor for every ten students. Stipulates that if the assessment does not allow integrated camera proctoring, the school shall require the student to utilize a second device to provide the proctor with a synchronous video that shows the student and the immediate test taking area. Requires students to remain in the virtual setting until dismissed and verifies each assessment. Permits testing to be done in-person if certain listed criteria are met. Prohibits virtual testing in specific, listed circumstances. Requires the Arizona Department of Education to provide for virtual testing in contracts it possesses provided funding is available and, where applied, outlines the schedule and timeline for implementing a virtual testing system. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comment: | Jillian Kahan01/29/2024 3:02 PM1/29 added to EW |
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| Last Action: |
06/21/2024
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- Signed
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| SB1460 - Charter schools; expansion; approval | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Sen. Ken Bennett (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | Restricts the required approval necessary to approve an amendment to a charter school's charter that expands the school's operations to only the approval of the Executive Director of the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools (ASBCS), rather than the charter school sponsor, if the school is assigned a letter grade of A or B; has been operating for at least three years; and is in good financial and operational standing. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comment: | Jillian Kahan01/29/2024 3:02 PM1/29 added to EW |
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| Last Action: |
02/01/2024
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- Removed from Hearing Agenda - 02/07/2024, 1:00 PM - Senate ED, SHR 1
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| SB1461 - Charter schools; state board; members | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Sen. Ken Bennett (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | Requires the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to each appoint two of the five public members of the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools (ASBCS), two of which must meet the outlined school district residency requirement. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comment: | Jillian Kahan01/29/2024 3:02 PM1/29 added to EW |
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| Last Action: |
02/05/2024
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- Senate 2nd Read
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| SB1465 - K-5 teachers; literacy endorsement; requirements | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Sen. Ken Bennett (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | Specifies that the literacy endorsement required to be established by the Arizona State Board of Education (SBE) beginning August 1, 2025, must be a voluntary literacy endorsement. Removes the requirement for a certificated teacher who provides K-5 literacy instruction to obtain a literacy endorsement. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comment: | Jillian Kahan02/12/2024 8:03 AM1/30 added to EW Jillian Kahan02/13/2024 8:38 AM2/12 EW recommends opposition Jillian Kahan02/16/2024 2:33 PM2/16 PA approved opposition |
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| Last Action: |
02/20/2024
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- Senate Minority Caucus - Y
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| SB1466 - High school graduation; requirements | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Sen. Ken Bennett (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | Requires the Arizona Board of Education to prescribe competency requirements and the minimum performance level per the methodologies outlined. Requires the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) to establish a process for determining the minimum academic performance levels and a schedule for administering a statewide assessment of academic performance statewide. Exempts students that obtain a passing score on an approved technical skills assessment test for a career or technical education program, or obtain an industry certification via a career or technical program approved by the ADE. Stipulates that the minimum assessment levels are required for graduates from high school in the state. Requires the governing Board to provide materials for students in grades 9, 10 or both, to allow them to prepare for the state assessment. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comment: | Jillian Kahan01/29/2024 3:03 PM1/29 added to EW |
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| Last Action: |
03/04/2024
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- Hearing Scheduled - 03/05/2024 - Third Reading, Senate Floor
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| SB1470 - ABOR; flags; constitution; display; report | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Sen. Anthony Kern (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | Requires the Arizona Board of Regents to require each institution under the board's jurisdiction to annually submit a report demonstrating the institution's compliance with the requirement that with acquiring United States flags and a legible copy of the Constitution that adhere to the specifications. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comment: | Jillian Kahan01/29/2024 3:04 PM1/29 added to EW |
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| Last Action: |
02/05/2024
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- Senate 2nd Read
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| SB1477 - Political bias; grade challenge department | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Sen. Anthony Kern (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | Establishes the Grade Challenge Department within the Arizona Board of Regents (ABR) and requires the department to have a location at each “public university” (defined) and to hear challenges from public university students regarding grades received in any class or on any assignment if a student alleges a grade was awarded because of political bias. Defines the membership of the department as volunteers chosen by the ABR and directs them to hold hearings for public university students challenging a grade based on political bias. Permits the department, upon a conclusion that a grade was awarded because of political bias to require the involved faculty member to regrade the assignment or reevaluate the student’s overall class grade consistent with the department’s guidance. Permits the student to appeal a decision of the department to the ABR if they feel the department wrongly dismissed a challenge or did not adequately consider the facts of the challenge and the ABR to prescribe the same remedies or to uphold the initial finding of the department. AS PASSED SENATE. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comment: | Jillian Kahan01/29/2024 3:05 PM1/29 added to EW Jillian Kahan02/13/2024 8:38 AM2/12 EW recommends opposition Jillian Kahan02/16/2024 2:33 PM2/16 PA approved opposition |
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| Last Action: |
04/02/2024
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- DP - House Committee of the Whole
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| SB1489 - Arizona promise scholarships; community colleges | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Summary: | Appropriates the sum of $10,000,000 from the state general fund in FY 2024 - 2025 to the Arizona Community College Promise Scholarship fund for awarding up to $3,000 each year for two years for a student that meets eligibility criteria. Establishes the Arizona Community College Promise Scholarship program and defines its membership, scope of mission and eligibility requirements. Requires the program to contract with a vendor with experience administering scholarships and awards for institutions of higher learning and is selected via a bidding process, including responding to a Request for Proposals to provide support to scholarship recipients per this legislation. Stipulates that the fund consists of legislative appropriations, private grants, gifts, contributions and devices made for the administering the program, is continuously appropriated and exempt from lapsing appropriations provisions, and that any monies received to not default to the general fund at the end of the fiscal year. Requires the Arizona Department of Administration (ADA) to administer the fund and to establish criteria for distributing monies in the fund to scholarship recipients. Permits the ADA to use up to 10% of the monies in the fund for administrative management costs. Requires the ADA to set up a professional and virtual mentoring program. Defines the criteria for a student to receive a scholarship. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comment: | Staff 202/12/2024 10:42 AM2/12/24 Added to EW tracking Jillian Kahan02/13/2024 8:39 AM2/12 EW recommends supporting Jillian Kahan02/16/2024 2:33 PM2/16 PA approved support |
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| Last Action: |
02/14/2024
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- DP - Senate Education
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| SB1572 - High school courses; college credit | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Sen. Thomas "T.J." Shope (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | Establishes the High Quality Teacher Professional Development Program and the High Quality Teachers Professional Development Program Fund, consisting of monies appropriated to the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) and defines the funds management processes. Establishes the Early College Credit and Career Pathways Program and the Early College Credit and Career Pathways program fund to provide incentives, increased access, and financial assistance for students to earn early college credit or complete a certificate, credential or license requirement. Alters the name of the College Credit by Examination Incentive Program to the Early College Credit and Career Pathways program and transfers all funds from the former into the latter. Defines funding methods of the Early College Credit and Career Pathways Program Fund, ADE methods of distribution of funds, required data to help identify areas that might be targeted for participation in the program. Stipulates that if the statewide sum of monies awarded pursuant to this legislation exceeds the amount of available funds, the monies shall be reduced proportionally to cover all eligible rewards. Defines required reports and what data must be publicly published on the website of the ADE. Defines how received funds can be spent by a school district or charter school. Requires the ADE to develop a summary report to be submitted to the Governor and legislature by February 1 of each year. (More) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comment: | Jillian Kahan01/31/2024 8:05 AM1/30 added to EW |
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| Last Action: |
02/14/2024
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- Removed from Hearing Agenda - 02/20/2024, 2:00 PM - Senate APPROP, SHR 109
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| SB1654 - Schools; finance; instruction; accountability; revisions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Sen. Ken Bennett (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | Requires every school to have at least one employee, listed or designated, to complete dyslexia training pursuant to state law. Repeals state law pertaining to the Arizona industry credentials incentive program and adds criteria for the uniform system of financial records prescribed by the Auditor General. Outlines how to handle public monies in several funds, including removing requirements to establish an advertising fund, procurement rules, bonds elections, fingerprinting funds, budget management, special funds, litigation recovery, litigation funds management, funds transfer, repealed funds, bank accounts, and facilities. Details required reports for various education establishments and facilities, including required data, report format and data edits by the Auditor General, prohibited information requirements and permissible information substitutions. Extends certain tax credits through June 30, 2029. Requires coordination on the part of school districts, the Auditor General and the Arizona Department of Education to develop new report criteria and applies the Act retroactively to July 1, 2024. (More) AS PASSED SENATE. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comment: | Jillian Kahan01/31/2024 8:10 AM1/30 added to EW |
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| Last Action: |
03/20/2024
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- DPA/SE - House Appropriations
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| SB1686 - CTE programs; public schools; funding | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Sen. David Gowan (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | Allows a school district or charter school (School) to provide Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs on the same terms, including funding from the Arizona Department of Education, and subject to the same program requirements as a statutory CTE district. Prohibits a school from receiving monies pursuant to the tax rate associated with joining a CTE district. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comment: | Jillian Kahan01/31/2024 8:11 AM1/30 added to EW |
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| Last Action: |
02/14/2024
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- HELD - Senate Education
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| SCR1004 - Aggregate expenditure limitation; school districts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Sen. Christine Marsh (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | The 2024 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the State Constitution, Article IX, Section 21, related to expenditure limits for school and community college districts. Specifically, the proposed amendment changes the years that help derive the aggregate expenditure limit to 2024 - 2025, from 1979 - 1980. Removes the requirement that taxpayers must approve using revenues derived from an additional transaction privilege tax rate increment for educational purposes. Establishes that a school district’s total student estimate is the weighted student count provided it is adherent to the law and that for community colleges, actual enrollment determines the same. Establishes that the legislature shall establish expenditure limitations and deletes the expenditure limit starting on July 1, 1980. The Act will apply to fiscal years starting July 1, 2025. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comment: | Jillian Kahan01/10/2024 10:26 AM1/9 added to EW |
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| Last Action: |
06/14/2024
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- Referred to Committee - Rules - Senate Rules
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| SCR1007 - Firearms; contracts; prohibited practices | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Sen. Frank Carroll (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | The 2024 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend Title 35, Chapter 2, Article 4 to prohibit a “public entity” (defined) from entering into a contract with a value of over $100,000 with a “company” (defined) to acquire or dispose of services, supplies, information technology or construction unless the contract stipulates via written certification that it will not “discriminate” (defined) against a “firearm” (defined) entity or firearm trade association, or adopting a procurement, an investment or other policy that has the effect of inducing or requiring a person or company to discriminate against a “firearm entity” (defined) or “firearm trade association” (defined.) This excludes a sole source contract or if the company does not receive a responsive bid from a company that is able to provide the written certification or contracts entered into before the effective date. Sets the repeal date for January 1, 2033. AS PASSED SENATE. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comment: | Jillian Kahan01/10/2024 2:22 PM1/10 added to EW Jillian Kahan01/22/2024 1:43 PM1/22 EW recommends opposition Jillian Kahan02/02/2024 2:22 PM2/2 PA approved opposition |
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| Last Action: |
03/06/2024
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- DP - House Judiciary
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| SCR1027 - State land trust; permanent funds | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Sen. J.D. Mesnard (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | The 2024 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the Arizona Constitution to constitutionally continue the Permanent State School Fund (Fund) annual distribution rate of 6.9% through FY2035 and revert all other permanent fund annual distribution rates to 2.5% beginning in FY2026, effective only if voters approve the statutory measure that establishes a statewide program to increase the base salary of all eligible teachers above the FY2025 base salary. Increases, for FY2026-35, the Fund's annual distribution rate to 6.9% (from 2.5%) of the average monthly market valuation of the Fund for the previous five calendar years. Requires, for FY2026-35, any increase in expendable earnings that would otherwise go to the Classroom Site Fund that results from a distribution of more than 2.5% of the average monthly market valuation of the Fund for the immediately preceding five calendar years to be appropriated for the statewide program to increase the base salary of all eligible teachers. Reverts, beginning in FY 2036, the Fund's annual distribution to 2.5% of the average monthly market valuation of the Fund for the previous five calendar years. Applies the requirement for the Office of Strategic Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC) to jointly notify outlined individuals that a reduction to the distribution is necessary to preserve the safety of the capital in a permanent fund if the value of the permanent fund for the immediately preceding five calendar years has decreased compared to the value of a permanent fund for the five-calendar-year period immediately preceding those five years; and the authorization for the Legislature, with approval of the Governor, to enact legislation that reduces the distribution for the next fiscal year to between 2.5% and 6.9% of the value of the Fund upon receipt of OSPB’s and JLBC’s notification, to the Fund's annual distributions in FY2026-35. Specifies that, beginning in FY 2026, the annual distribution of each permanent fund other than the Fund reverts to 2.5% of the average monthly market valuation of the permanent fund. Becomes effective if approved by the voters and on proclamation of the Governor. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comment: | Jillian Kahan02/05/2024 3:44 PM2/5 added to BT Jillian Kahan02/05/2024 3:44 PM2/5 BT recommends supporting Jillian Kahan02/13/2024 8:39 AM2/12 EW recommends supporting Jillian Kahan02/16/2024 2:16 PM2/16 PA approved support |
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| Last Action: |
02/13/2024
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- Senate Minority Caucus - Y
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| SCR1029 - Trust land; distribution; inflation adjustments | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Sen. Christine Marsh (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | The 2024 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the Constitution to effect these changes. Increases, through FY2035-2036, annual distributions from the Permanent Fund (Fund) to 8.9% (previously 2.5%) of the average market values of the fund for the preceding five calendar years. For FY2025-26 through 2035-36, appropriates any increase in expendable earnings resulting from a distribution of more than 2.5% of the average monthly market values of the fund for the immediately preceding five calendar years to school districts, charter schools and the Arizona State Schools for the Deaf And The Blind as follows: 4.4% to hire and to increase compensation for “teachers” (defined) and “classroom support personnel” (defined); 1.5% to hire and to increase compensation for “student support services personnel” (defined); 0.5 to award grants to support the costs of capital and technology expenses. Requires an affirmative vote of two-thirds of each house of the legislature, and approval by the governor, for any legislation that reduces distributions from the Fund, including inflation adjustments required by statute. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Last Action: |
02/06/2024
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- Senate 2nd Read
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| SCR1034 - Schools; teacher salary increases; reporting | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Sen. Jake Hoffman (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | The 2024 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the Arizona Constitution to approve an increased distribution rate from the state land trust permanent funds. Requires, if the amendment is approved, revised salary schedules to increase the base salary of all eligible teachers that is the amount estimated by the Arizona State Treasurer that will be deposited in the Teacher Pay Fund (Teacher Fund) for the budget year, and the same amount for each “eligible teacher” (defined) without regard to experience levels. Prohibits a school from reducing the base salaries of an eligible teacher below the salary reported by the Arizona Department of Education (ADOE) FY2024-25 with certain exceptions. Establishes the Teacher Fund consisting of legislative appropriations and distributions from the permanent State School Fund. Provides that monies in the Teacher Fund are continuously appropriated and are exempt from lapsing. Requires ADOE to administer the fund and establish procedures. Establishes guidelines for allocation of monies. Prohibits Teacher Fund monies from causing any reduction in other funding sources for the school. Exempts Teacher Fund monies from revenue control limits. Requires ADOE to allocate monies appropriated by the legislature to the Teacher Fund according to the terms of the appropriation for salary increases not required by this statute. Requires the Arizona State Treasurer, by March 30 of each year, to provide the Joint Legislative Budget Committee with an estimate of the amount that will be deposited in the Teacher Fund for the budget year. Requires the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, by March 30 of each year, to determine a per teacher amount from the Teacher Fund for the budget year based on listed considerations. Requires each school that receives monies to submit a yearly report by November 15 to the Superintendent of Public Instruction. Requires ADOE in conjunction with the Arizona Auditor General (AAG) to prescribe the format of the report. Requires ADOE, on report from AAG, to determine whether schools are in compliance. If ADOE determines that a school is not in compliance or has not corrected a deficiency within 90 days, the school is ineligible to receive monies from the Teacher Fund until the AAG reports that the school is in compliance. Requires a charter school budget to include the number of eligible teachers employed by the school for the current year and their salary schedule. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comment: | Jillian Kahan02/05/2024 3:44 PM2/5 added to BT Jillian Kahan02/05/2024 3:45 PM2/5 BT recommends supporting Jillian Kahan02/13/2024 8:39 AM2/12 EW recommends supporting Jillian Kahan02/16/2024 2:17 PM2/16 PA approved support |
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| Last Action: |
02/13/2024
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- Senate Minority Caucus - Y
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SCR1040 - Tipped workers; wages ( |
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| Sponsor: | Sen. J.D. Mesnard (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | Permits employers to pay wages up to 25% per hour less than the minimum wage pursuant to state and federal law if the employer can prove by documentation charged tips or gratuities per employee, or by the employee’s declaration for the Federal Insurance Contributions Act that for each week, when adding tips or gratuities, the employee received not less than the minimum wage, plus $2 for all hours worked. Defines how to calculate tips and gratuities and entitles the Act as the “Tipped Workers Protection Act.” AS PASSED HOUSE. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comment: | Jillian Kahan03/18/2024 2:46 PM3/18 PA supports based on amendment language |
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| Last Action: |
06/13/2024
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- Transmit to Secretary of State
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Jillian Kahan
01/10/2024 10:03 AM1/9 added to EW