Tracking List: Transportation and Infrastructure


HB2037 - Department of transportation; continuation
Sponsor: Rep. David L. Cook (R)
Summary: The statutory life of the Arizona Department of Transportation is extended 8 years to July 1, 2032. Retroactive to July 1, 2024. AS PASSED HOUSE.
Comment:
Jillian Kahan
  01/10/2024 10:03 AM

1/9 added to TI

Jillian Kahan
  01/23/2024 10:14 AM

1/23 TI recommends support

Jillian Kahan
  02/02/2024 2:17 PM

2/2 PA approved support

Last Action:
06/14/2024 
S - Referred to Committee - Rules - Senate Rules

Ch. 120, Laws 2024 (HB2318 - State match fund; rural transportation)
Sponsor: Rep. Timothy M. Dunn (R)
Summary: Requires applicants awarded funding from the Rural Transportation Fund for design and other engineering services to apply for a federal grant within two years after the award, or the award lapses and the applicant must repay any expended monies to the fund. Requires the applicant to submit repayment within 30 days after receiving an invoice from the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADT.) Allows the Rural Transportation Fund Board (Board) to require additional documentation to ensure an applicant is eligible for a federal grant and to determine whether an applicant has the technical and financial capacity to complete the project. Allows the Board to give preference to applicants based on factors it deems appropriate for the applicable federal grant. Removes the requirement that an applicant notify the ADT within 15 days after receiving notice that the applicant has not secured the federal grant. Permits, starting January 1 and July one of each year, the Board to redistribute any unawarded monies in the fund to ensure each category receives a share of the monies based on the percentages prescribed by state law. Requires the ADT to post the amount available for each category on the ADT website within 30 days after approval of the redistribution of funds. Permits the Board to direct the ADT to close applications for any category and, if doing so, requires the Board to return unawarded applications to the applicants. Requires the board to rescind an award if an applicant receives funding from another source for the same project and purpose in an amount equal to or greater than the award made under this bill and requires the applicant to repay any monies expended from the fund within one year after the date of the recession resolution being approved by the board. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.
Comment:
Jillian Kahan
  01/11/2024 1:51 PM

1/11 added to TI

Last Action:
04/09/2024 
G - Signed

HB2412 - Appropriations; highway and road projects
Sponsor: Rep. David L. Cook (R)
Summary: Appropriates designated amounts from the state general fund in FY 2024 - 2025 to the Department of Transportation (ADOT) for specific transportation infrastructure projects that have been designated as regional priorities by the greater Arizona Councils of Government and Metropolitan Planning Organizations. 
Comment:
Jillian Kahan
  01/11/2024 1:54 PM

1/11 added to TI

Last Action:
HB2414 - Commercial vehicles; fleet plates; fees
Sponsor: Rep. David L. Cook (R)
Summary: Allows the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) to issue a commercial vehicle fleet license plate in accordance to rules it develops. Allows a commercial fleet with more than 100 commercial vehicles to apply for a commercial vehicle fleet license plate with the fleet’s logo, and a fleet with more than 25 commercial vehicles may apply for a commercial vehicle fleet license plate with the fleet’s name placed on the bottom of the license plate, each contingent on approval by ADOT and the payment of fees determined by ADOT. Establishes the Commercial Truck Safety, Education and Workforce Fund, which is funded by monies deposited gifts, grants and other donations, plus, fees for various classifications of commercial vehicles. Stipulates that the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety shall administer the fund and the State Treasurer shall invest and divest monies in the fund. Describes the fee structure that will be used to collect monies for the fund. Directs ADOT to use monies deposited in the fund to improve trucking education and public safety, including aiding workforce development. Allows ADOT to enter into an agreement with an entity to assist in improving trucking education and public safety. AS PASSED HOUSE.
Comment:
Jillian Kahan
  01/11/2024 1:54 PM

1/11 added to TI

Last Action:
Ch. 208, Laws 2024 (HB2438 - ADOT; continuation; administration; licensing; planning (ADOT; administration; licensing; planning))
Sponsor: Rep. David L. Cook (R)
Summary: Defines the role and scope of a specialty peace officer and restricts the parameters of a mobile port of entry. Removes the Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and Blind from exemption from participating in the state motor vehicle fleet. Prohibits action against a person’s driving privileges or registration if a judicial officer reports a conviction or finding of responsibility more than five years after the action. Permits the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) to issue commercial fleet license plates, pursuant to state law and establishes the Commercial Vehicle License Plate Fund and defines its funding sources. Permits the ADOT check the Federal Motor Vehicle Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse for all commercial applicants. If the Clearinghouse indicates a prohibition from having a commercial license, the applicant’s application for a commercial license or learner’s permit shall be denied and their status as a commercial driver or applicant downgraded pursuant to this legislation. If the Clearinghouse indicates an error was made and the applicant has no restrictions or prohibitions, their application should be immediately restored and their downgraded status removed and if the initial status has no prohibitions or restrictions, the application should be granted. Removes the requirement to tell a vehicle owner when they are applying for or registering their vehicle the amount of vehicle license tax the taxpayer would pay if the vehicle were powered by an alternative fuel. Requires ADT to publish a schedule of public hearings on highway projects and allow public input. The statutory life of ADOT is extended eight years to January 1, 2033, retroactive to July 1, 2024. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.
Comment:
Jillian Kahan
  01/12/2024 2:26 PM

1/12 added to TI

Jillian Kahan
  01/23/2024 10:14 AM

1/23 TI recommends support

Jillian Kahan
  02/02/2024 2:18 PM

2/2 PA approved support

Last Action:
06/18/2024 
G - Signed

Ch. 144, Laws 2024 (HB2461 - Duty of care; leased vehicles)
Sponsor: Rep. David L. Cook (R)
Summary: Stipulates that in a civil suit involving a “covered motor vehicle” (defined), there is no obligation to retrofit the vehicle with parts or equipment not required by federal motor vehicle safety standards at the time of the manufacture or original sale of the vehicle. Renders evidence related to such alleged obligations inadmissible as evidence. Excludes a vehicle if there was a failure to comply with a law or regulation requiring a recall or retrofit of the vehicle issued after the vehicle was manufactured or first sold. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.
Comment:
Jillian Kahan
  01/12/2024 2:29 PM

1/12 added to IH

Jillian Kahan
  01/22/2024 1:53 PM

1/22 added to TI

Last Action:
04/10/2024 
G - Signed

HB2485 - Criminal damage; trespassing; critical facilities
Sponsor: Rep. Selina Bliss (R)
Summary: Includes interfering with, or otherwise preventing the performance of a normal function of any utility infrastructure or property or the intended course of path of any utility service as a qualification for intentional or reckless aggravated criminal damage. Includes adding the cost of the loss of the utility service in determining the amount of damage to property as a result of aggravated criminal damage.
Comment:
Jillian Kahan
  01/12/2024 2:47 PM

1/12 added to TI

Jillian Kahan
  01/23/2024 10:15 AM

1/23 TI recommends support

Jillian Kahan
  02/02/2024 2:18 PM

2/2 PA approved support

Last Action:
02/14/2024 
H - FAILED   - House Judiciary

HB2545 - Annual vehicle emissions testing; exemption
Sponsor: Rep. Rachel Jones (R)
Summary: Exempts any vehicle manufactured in or after the 2018 model year from annual emissions program requirements. AS PASSED HOUSE.
Comment:
Jillian Kahan
  01/12/2024 2:49 PM

1/12 added to AEW and TI

Jillian Kahan
  01/23/2024 10:15 AM

1/23 TI recommends opposition

Jillian Kahan
  02/02/2024 2:18 PM

2/2 PA approved opposition

Last Action:
03/27/2024 
S - FAILED   - Senate Third Reading

HB2546 - Vehicle emissions; exemption
Sponsor: Rep. Rachel Jones (R)
Summary: Includes vehicles manufactured before the 2018 model year in any references to covered vehicles under the Act as it pertains to inspection, registration, sales, leasing, vehicle classes, and both tampering and emissions testing. Exempts vehicles manufactured after the 2018 model year from any requirement by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) pertaining to enforcing this Act. Requires approval from the United States Environmental Protection Agency for modifications to the vehicle emissions testing program as part of the Arizona implementation plan for air quality by July 1, 2027, for this Act to become effective and for the ADEQ to notify the Director of the Arizona Legislative Council before September 1, 2027 of the date the condition was met or not met. AS PASSED HOUSE.
Comment:
Jillian Kahan
  01/23/2024 10:20 AM

1/23 added to TI

Jillian Kahan
  01/23/2024 10:20 AM

1/23 TI recommends opposition

Jillian Kahan
  02/02/2024 2:18 PM

2/2 PA approved opposition

Last Action:
04/01/2024 
S - FAILED   - Senate Third Reading

HB2713 - Transportation network companies; liability
Sponsor: Rep. David Livingston (R)
Summary: This provision states that in a case where personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death is caused solely by a vehicle used for transportation network services while the driver is logged onto the digital network or software application, the transportation network company (Company) will not be held liable for owning, operating, or maintaining the Network if there was no negligence or criminal wrongdoing on the part of the Company, the Company fulfilled its obligations to the driver, and the Company is not the owner or custodian of the vehicle.
Comment:
Jillian Kahan
  02/02/2024 9:37 AM

2/2 added to TI

Jillian Kahan
  02/13/2024 9:27 AM

2/13 TI recommends supporting

Jillian Kahan
  02/16/2024 2:30 PM

2/16 PA approved support

Last Action:
03/18/2024 

HB2718 - Appropriation; I-10 interchange; Dean Road
Sponsor: Rep. Michael Carbone (R)
Summary: Appropriates $5,000,000 from the Arizona general fund in FY2024-25 to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) for the design concept report and the design of a freeway interchange on Interstate 10 at Dean Road. Specifies that ADOT is expected to use any federal monies received for the project to supplement these appropriated monies. Exempted from lapsing.
Comment:
Jillian Kahan
  02/02/2024 9:37 AM

2/2 added to TI

Last Action:
02/01/2024 
H - House 1st Read

Ch. 74, Laws 2024 (HB2729 - Insurance coverage requirements; transportation companies.)
Sponsor: Rep. Travis Grantham (R)
Summary:   Raises the minimum amount of primary commercial motor vehicle liability insurance that covers a transportation network company driver's provision of transportation network services to $1,000,000 (from $250,000) per incident when a passenger to whom the driver is providing services is occupying the company vehicle. Lowers the required minimum coverage for primary commercial uninsured motorist insurance from $250,000 per incident to $25,000 per person and $50,000 per incident. Changes the minimum primary commercial uninsured motorist coverage for a taxi, livery vehicle or limousine to the greater of $25,000 per person and $75,000 (previously $50,000) per incident or the minimum liability amounts for bodily injury or death prescribed for a motor vehicle liability policy. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.
Comment:
Jillian Kahan
  02/02/2024 9:39 AM

2/2 added to TI

Jillian Kahan
  02/13/2024 9:27 AM

2/13 TI recommends supporting

Jillian Kahan
  02/16/2024 2:30 PM

2/16 PA approved support

Last Action:
04/02/2024 
G - Signed

HB2749 - Appropriation; sound barrier; SR 24
Sponsor: Rep. Neal Carter (R)
Summary: Appropriates an unspecified amount from the Arizona general fund in FY2024-25 to the Arizona Department of Transportation to construct a sound barrier on the north side of State Route 24 between Williams Field Road and Meridian Road.
Comment:
Jillian Kahan
  02/02/2024 9:42 AM

2/2 added to TI

Last Action:
02/06/2024 

HB2866 - Electric vehicles; registration fee
Sponsor: Rep. David L. Cook (R)
Summary: Establishes a $135 registration fee for motor vehicles that are fueled exclusively by electricity and have been issued an Alternative Fuel Vehicle Special Plate or Sticker by the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). Due to a potential increase in state revenue, this legislation requires the affirmative vote of at least 2/3 of the members of each house of the Legislature for passage, and becomes effective on signature of the Governor.
Comment:
Jillian Kahan
  02/07/2024 3:30 PM

2/7 added to TI

Last Action:
02/29/2024 
H - FAILED   - House Third Reading

HB2884 - Zero-emission vehicle program; rebate
Sponsor: Rep. Justin Wilmeth (R)
Summary: Establishes the Zero-Emission Vehicle Program (Program) within the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) to provide rebates to persons who purchase “zero-emission vehicles” (defined). Requires ADEQ to adopt rules for the Program to specify zero-emission vehicle designs that qualify for the Program, establish procedures to prioritize monies, limit the number of rebates available to each class of zero-emission vehicles, allow a person who purchases a zero-emission vehicle to apply for a rebate for a portion of the purchase price of the vehicle or assign a rebate to a vehicle dealer. Requires ADEQ to prescribe a rebate application procedure, set an annual rebate cap that may vary for each class of zero-emission vehicles and award rebates only from monies available in the Zero-emission Vehicle Fund. Directs ADEQ to provide a procedure for the reimbursement of monies from zero-emission vehicle owners who receive a rebate but do not comply with prescribed requirements. Rebate decisions must be made within 60 days after the receipt of an application and ADEQ may waive a reimbursement requirement on a finding of unforeseeable or unavoidable circumstances. Allows ADEQ to adopt rules to provide additional rebates for fleet owners that purchase zero-emission vehicles that operate in an area subject to the emissions inspection program, and to hire an outside contractor to help implement or administer the zero-emission vehicle program. Outlines the criteria and required documentation for a person to apply for a rebate. Requires a rebate recipient to notify ADEQ of a transfer of title of a zero-emission vehicle or an emissions system modification. Creates the Zero-emission Vehicle Fund (Fund) consisting of legislative appropriations, federal monies and private gifts, grants, contributions and devises and monies transferred from the Waste Tire Fund. Tasks ADEQ with administering the Fund. States that Fund monies are subject to legislative appropriation. Allows ADEQ to use Fund monies to administer and award rebates pursuant to the Program.
Comment:
Jillian Kahan
  02/06/2024 7:57 AM

2/6 added to AEW and TI

Last Action:
02/13/2024 
H - DPA   - House Commerce

HCR2018 - Tax prohibition; vehicle mileage; monitoring
Sponsor: Rep. Travis Grantham (R)
Summary: The 2024 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend Article IV of the Constitution of Arizona, prohibiting the state, and any county, city, town, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision, from imposing a tax or fee on any person based on the vehicle miles traveled by the person in a motor vehicle, or enact any rule or law to monitor or limit the vehicle miles traveled by a person in a motor vehicle unless the rule or law requires that the person voluntarily consents to the monitoring or limitation. Stipulates that this change does not apply to an interstate agreement to administer the payment or reporting of fuel taxes for registration fees for commercial vehicles that operate in more than one state. AS PASSED HOUSE.
Comment:
Jillian Kahan
  01/23/2024 10:15 AM

1/23 added to TI

Jillian Kahan
  01/23/2024 10:16 AM

1/23 TI recommends opposition

Jillian Kahan
  02/02/2024 2:19 PM

2/2 PA approved opposition

Last Action:
03/06/2024 

SB1003 - Prohibition; photo radar
Sponsor: Sen. Wendy Rogers (R)
Summary: Prohibits the use of “photo enforcement systems” (defined) by law enforcement and local authorities to enforce traffic laws. Contains a legislative intent clause. AS PASSED SENATE.
Comment:
Jillian Kahan
  01/10/2024 10:20 AM

1/9 added to TI

Jillian Kahan
  01/23/2024 10:16 AM

1/23 TI recommends opposition

Jillian Kahan
  02/02/2024 2:19 PM

2/2 PA approved opposition

Last Action:
03/22/2024 

SB1010 - Vehicle mileage; tracking; tax; prohibitions
Sponsor: Sen. Jake Hoffman (R)
Summary: Prohibits a city, town, county or political subdivision from considering or establishing Vehicles Miles Travel Reduction goals for use with state projects; or track or maintain a record of personal vehicle miles of travel records (via odometer readings, cameras, or any other means of recording) of any person; or impose any mileage fee or tax on miles traveled by an individual in a motor vehicle.
Comment:
Jillian Kahan
  01/10/2024 10:21 AM

1/9 added to TI

Jillian Kahan
  01/23/2024 10:16 AM

1/23 TI recommends opposition

Jillian Kahan
  02/02/2024 2:19 PM

2/2 PA approved opposition

Last Action:
02/29/2024 
S - FAILED   - Senate Third Reading

SB1011 - General plan; transportation; independent study
Sponsor: Sen. Jake Hoffman (R)
Summary: Eliminates the requirement of routes, parking and street crossing areas for bicycles in municipal plans. Requires municipal plans not include policies or projects that reduce motor vehicle traffic system capacity and that any plan components that affect the level of service on an arterial street be subject to an independent, emergency vehicle impact study.
Comment:
Jillian Kahan
  01/10/2024 10:21 AM

1/9 added toTI

Jillian Kahan
  01/23/2024 10:17 AM

1/23 TI recommends opposition

Jillian Kahan
  02/02/2024 2:20 PM

2/2 PA approved opposition

Last Action:
01/23/2024 
H - Removed from Hearing Agenda - 01/29/2024, 2:00 PM - Senate TTMC, SHR 2

SB1012 - Transportation system performance; ADOT
Sponsor: Sen. Jake Hoffman (R)
Summary: Amends existing requirements to cover the development of performance metrics and the use of said metrics in board presentation material for the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) to include mobility, integration of modes of travel, and safety improvements. Requires ADOT to use new weighting metrics for deciding on highway and transit products that include weighting congestion reduction and increased mobility at 40% each for highway projects and safety improvements/reduction in roadway fatalities at 20% for highway projects. For transit projects, ridership on each route may not be weighted lower than 70% of the system average. The ridership minimum may be weighted at 50% of the system average if the lines are contracted to a private operator. Prohibits the ADOT from considering or adopting a motor vehicle travel mile reduction target, or using metrics that provide benefits based on race, color or ethnicity. AS PASSED SENATE.
Comment:
Jillian Kahan
  01/10/2024 10:21 AM

1/9 added to TI

Jillian Kahan
  01/23/2024 10:17 AM

1/23 TI recommends opposition

Jillian Kahan
  02/02/2024 2:20 PM

2/2 PA approved opposition

Last Action:
03/22/2024 

Ch. 101, Laws 2024 (SB1025 - DUI threshold; drivers (DUI; transportation network drivers))
Sponsor: Sen. John Kavanagh (R)
Summary: Adds conditions to the commercial motor vehicle stipulation for individuals with an alcohol level of .04 or more. Adds three applications: A commercial vehicle that requires a person to obtain a commercial license, a transportation network company vehicle, and a vehicle for hire, and the person operating the vehicle is a transportation network company driver as defined by law. Adds transportation network company driver in physical control of a transportation network company vehicle, and a vehicle for hire to those affected by criteria for blood testing to determine if the operator is considered intoxicated, possibly intoxicated or not intoxicated. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
Comment:
Jillian Kahan
  01/10/2024 10:22 AM

1/9 added to TI

Last Action:
04/08/2024 
G - Signed

Ch. 46, Laws 2024 (SB1054 - State construction project delivery methods)
Sponsor: Sen. Frank Carroll (R)
Summary: Modifies existing language concerning commence dates for rules governing transportation-related construction projects to December 31, 2030. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.
Comment:
Jillian Kahan
  01/10/2024 2:21 PM

1/10 added to TI

Jillian Kahan
  01/23/2024 10:17 AM

1/23 TI recommends support

Jillian Kahan
  02/02/2024 2:20 PM

2/2 PA approved support

Last Action:
03/29/2024 
G - Signed

SB1180 - Roadable aircraft; registration; license plates
Sponsor: Sen. David C. Farnsworth (R)
Summary: Requires the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) to record the “N-number license marking” (defined) of the vehicle and combine the registration process for a motor vehicle with the registration process for an aircraft. Requires the ADOT to issue a motorcycle-sized license plate for a “roadable aircraft” (defined). Requires roadable aircraft to maintain both aircraft registration and vehicle registration except in cases where the roadable aircraft is subject to an annual license tax, pursuant to state law. Sets the renewal date for both registrations to the annual renewal date determined by the staggered registration schedule for aircraft. AS PASSED HOUSE.
Comment:
Jillian Kahan
  01/22/2024 8:14 AM

1/22 added to TI

Last Action:
SB1184 - Transportation department; continuation; prohibitions (Continuation; department of transportation)
Sponsor: Sen. David C. Farnsworth (R)
Summary: Prohibits the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) from building or maintaining facilities that charge motor vehicles other than government-owned motor vehicles charged on government property.  Prohibits ADOT from using public monies for training, orientation or therapy that presents any form of blame or judgment based upon race, ethnicity or sex.  Prohibits ADOT from using public monies to develop a carbon reduction plan or a plan or strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, except that it may develop a plan if necessary to accept federal monies. ADOT may not implement any strategies identified in the plan without express legislative authorization. The statutory life of ADOT is extended. Stipulates that ADOT’s termination date is contingent on its implementation of the recommendations of the Arizona Auditor General (AAG) in the audit report issued August 2023 and the sunset review report issued in September 2023 as part of ADOT’s sunset review. Stipulates that ADOT terminates on July 1, 2029, if it has implemented less than 80% of the recommendations, July 1, 2030, if it has implemented 80-89% of the recommendations,  July 1, 2031, if it has implemented 90-99% of the recommendations, or July 1, 2032 if it has implemented 100% of the recommendations. Requires AAG to write a follow-up report 18 months after the sunset review report stating the percentage implemented by ADOT. AS PASSED SENATE.
Comment:
Jillian Kahan
  01/23/2024 10:18 AM

1/23 added to TI

Jillian Kahan
  01/23/2024 10:18 AM

1/23 TI recommends support

Jillian Kahan
  02/02/2024 2:20 PM

2/2 PA approved support

Last Action:
03/22/2024 

Ch. 231, Laws 2024 (SB1185 - Catalytic converter; unlawful use; classification)
Sponsor: Sen. John Kavanagh (R)
Summary: Stipulates circumstances where someone can possess or sell a used detached catalytic converter. Designates that purchasing, soliciting, advertising, possessing or selling 10 or more used catalytic converters as prohibited by law is a Class 6 felony. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.
Comment:
Jillian Kahan
  01/24/2024 3:38 PM

1/24 added to TI

Jillian Kahan
  02/15/2024 9:48 AM

2/15 TI recommends support

Jillian Kahan
  02/16/2024 2:31 PM

2/16 PA approved support

Last Action:
06/21/2024 
G - Signed

SB1208 - Critical telecommunications infrastructure; construction requirements
Sponsor: Sen. Wendy Rogers (R)
Summary: Requires a critical telecommunications infrastructure located within, or that is serving the state to be constructed without any equipment manufactured by a federally banned corporation or any equipment that is banned by the federal government, manufactured in or by a foreign adversary, state-owned enterprise with a foreign adversary or is owned by a foreign adversary or a foreign adversary domiciled company. Requires any equipment that qualifies under the above definition to be removed, permanently disabled, and replaced and stipulates that a telecommunications provider that complies with that order does not have to obtain any additional permits provided the affected agency or service is notified of the change and that the replacement equipment or parts are similar to existing equipment or parts. Requires all telecommunications providers providing service in the state register with the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) and permits the ACC to charge a registration filing fee. Requires a registering company to provide all requested details on an official form the ACC creates and for the registering company to keep all required documentations as requested by the ACC and to notify the ACC if any of that information changes within 60 days after the change. Requires each registered service provider to certify by January 1 of each year that the provider is in compliance with this legislation and stipulates that violation of this provision is subject to a civil penalty between $10,000 and $100,000 per day for noncompliance. Prohibits any provider in violation of this legislation from receiving state or local monies for the development or management of critical telecommunications infrastructure projects and from receiving any federal monies for work in the state. Effective date is January 1, 2025 and entitles the Act the “Secure Telecommunications Act of 2024.” AS PASSED SENATE.
Comment:
Jillian Kahan
  01/23/2024 10:18 AM

1/23 added to TI

Jillian Kahan
  01/23/2024 10:18 AM

1/23 TI recommends opposition

Jillian Kahan
  02/02/2024 2:21 PM

2/2 PA approved opposition

Last Action:
03/18/2024 
H - House 2nd Read

SB1272 - Insurance coverage requirements; transportation companies
Sponsor: Sen. J.D. Mesnard (R)
Summary: Lowers the required minimum coverage for primary commercial uninsured motorist insurance from $250,000 per incident to $25,000 per person and $50,000 per incident.
Comment:
Jillian Kahan
  01/24/2024 3:54 PM

1/24 added to IH and TI

Jillian Kahan
  02/13/2024 9:28 AM

2/13 TI recommends supporting

Jillian Kahan
  02/16/2024 2:30 PM

2/16 PA approved support

Last Action:
03/26/2024 

SB1282 - Highways; bicycle paths; walkways; prohibition
Sponsor: Sen. Jake Hoffman (R)
Summary: Prohibits the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) from accepting federal monies to pay for the construction, maintenance or expansion of a highway or state route if the acceptance of the federal monies is conditioned on the design and construction of a bicycle path or pedestrian walkway. Prohibits ADOT from planning, designing, or constructing bicycle paths or pedestrian walkways that are parallel to and separate from a highway or state route. This legislation applies to a highway or state route that exists before, on or after the effective date of this legislation.
Comment:
Jillian Kahan
  01/24/2024 3:56 PM

1/24 added to TI

Last Action:
02/22/2024 
S - FAILED   - Senate Third Reading

SB1290 - ADOT; report; construction projects; bidders
Sponsor: Sen. Jake Hoffman (R)
Summary: Requires the Director of the Department of Transportation to issue a quarterly report to the president of the state Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives that discloses each instance that the lowest responsible bidder for a construction project contract awarded under this title was not selected for the construction project contract and why the lowest responsible bidder was not selected. AS PASSED SENATE.
Comment:
Jillian Kahan
  01/24/2024 3:57 PM

1/24 added to TI

Last Action:
04/04/2024 

SB1299 - Traffic control; right on red
Sponsor: Sen. Anthony Kern (R)
Summary: Requires an evaluation and a documented determination by a registered engineer that allowing a right turn on a red signal is unsafe before a right turn may be prohibited. AS VETOED BY GOVERNOR. In her veto message, the Governor stated that this bill is unnecessary and redundant for the Arizona Department of Transportation and local jurisdictions to follow traffic engineering guidelines and standards when determining traffic movement.  
Comment:
Jillian Kahan
  01/24/2024 4:00 PM

1/24 added to TI

Last Action:
04/16/2024 
G - Vetoed

Ch. 183, Laws 2024 (SB1376 - Vehicle loads; restrictions)
Sponsor: Sen. Shawnna Bolick (R)
Summary: Extends vehicle load restrictions from highways to streets and roadways, applied uniformly throughout Arizona and in all its political subdivisions. Exempts vehicles being used for agricultural purposes on a farm. Prohibits enactment or enforcement of an ordinance or regulation that prohibits “cruising” (defined) or limits motor vehicle suspension modifications or bumper heights when the vehicle's operator is engaged in cruising. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.
Comment:
Jillian Kahan
  01/26/2024 2:48 PM

1/16 added to TI

Last Action:
05/06/2024 
G - Signed

SB1467 - ADOT; authorized third parties; revocation
Sponsor: Sen. Anthony Kern (R)
Summary: Requires the Arizona Department of Public Safety (ADPS)to revoke an authorization or certification if a third party who conducts vehicle inspections on behalf of this state, does not meet the state’s standards. The ADPS shall advise the third party in writing of the revocation and the grounds for the revocation.  Within thirty days after receipt of the notice of revocation, the third party may petition the ADPS in writing for a hearing on the revocation or seek judicial review of the revocation and if the court finds for the third party, the court may reinstate the authorization or certification, or both and award the party who had the revocation any damages or attorney fees. Requires the ADPS to revoke an application for an authorization or certification, or both, if the applicant does not adhere to the requirements set forth by the state, and in the case of a denial, the application may request in writing a hearing, or seek judicial review under the same criteria for authorization or certification instatement and awards. Sets forth ADPS rules for notification to the person denied and stipulates that a timely request for a hearing stays the revocation. Permits any person denied, suspended or cancelled by the ADPS to seek a judicial review and forego the administrative appeal and requires a court to reverse the denial, suspension or cancellation and award damages and legal fees if it finds merit in the applicant or revoked parties case. AS PASSED SENATE.
Comment:
Jillian Kahan
  01/29/2024 3:03 PM

1/29 added to TI

Last Action:
03/22/2024 

SB1500 - Drones; prohibition; autonomous vehicles
Sponsor: Sen. David C. Farnsworth (R)
Summary: Prohibits any “light detection and ranging” (defined) equipment manufactured in or by a company domiciled, or owned by a company domiciled, in a “country of concern” (defined) (CoC) from being used for any new “state infrastructure” (defined) constructed in Arizona or included in procurement made by an agency or a political subdivision of the state. Requires any existing state infrastructure that is currently using prohibited light detection and ranging equipment to remove and replace the equipment within 90 days of the effective date of this legislation. Requires any existing state infrastructure that is currently using prohibited light detection and ranging equipment to remove and replace the equipment within 90 days of the effective date of this legislation. Preempts an autonomous vehicle that includes any light detection and ranging equipment manufactured in or by a company domiciled in a CoC from being issued any certification, license or regulatory approval concerning the vehicle's approval, use or operation in Arizona. Prohibits any state, county, local or municipal governmental entity (agency) from purchasing, acquiring or using a drone, or any related equipment, produced by a manufacturer domiciled in, owned or controlled by a CoC a company owned by or domiciled in a CoC, except if an “agency” (defined) weighs the goals of the research against the risk to any networks or data when using a drone, uses the drone for research and accountability purposes only; and provides written notice stating the intended purpose of the use, the participants and any benefits of the research to the Arizona Department of Homeland Security (AZDOHS) at least 30 days before using a drone. Provides further provisions under which drones may be used (more)
Comment:
Jillian Kahan
  01/31/2024 7:51 AM

1/30 added to TI

Jillian Kahan
  02/13/2024 9:28 AM

2/13 TI recommends opposition

Jillian Kahan
  02/16/2024 2:31 PM

2/16 PA approved opposition

Last Action:
02/13/2024 
S - Senate Minority Caucus - Y

Ch. 242, Laws 2024 (SB1636 - Excise tax; jet fuel; definition)
Sponsor: Sen. Frank Carroll (R)
Summary: Expands the definition of jet fuel to include a fuel that can be blended and used with conventional and synthetic blending components without the need to modify aircraft engines and existing fuel distribution infrastructure, or are derived from co-processed feedstocks at a conventional petroleum refinery. Applies the modified definition to taxable periods beginning on or after the first day of the month following the general effective date. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.
Comment:
Jillian Kahan
  01/31/2024 8:09 AM

1/30 added to TI and PA

Jillian Kahan
  02/02/2024 2:21 PM

2/2 PA approved support

Last Action:
06/21/2024 
G - Signed

Ch. 201, Laws 2024 (SB1670 - Public-private partnership contracts)
Sponsor: Sen. David Gowan (R)
Summary: Adds information technology vendors to organizations with which an Arizona agency may enter into a contract. Permits, with legislative authorization, the Arizona Department of Administration (ADA) and the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (ADEMA) to issue requests for proposals for military rotary wing aviation flight and maintenance training and services and to jointly establish public-private partnerships for the same at locations controlled, owned or administered by either the ADA or ADEMA. Requires any procurement of a private sector entity to be done via a request for proposal and for both agencies to develop eligibility requirements. Prohibits monies to be spent on services rendered by a private sector entity to the USA or any foreign military personnel without agreements for reimbursement and outlines request for proposals, justification requirements from the affected agency, authorization processes, a prohibition on guaranteed funding and fee payment processes. Self-repeals after September 30, 2026 and stipulates the repeal does not affect any contractual obligations or duties entered into pursuant to this legislation, or any rules that apply to the overriding contract. Contains an emergency measure. (More.) AS SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR.
Comment:
Jillian Kahan
  01/31/2024 8:11 AM

1/30 added to TI

Last Action:
05/29/2024 
G - Signed

Ch. 246, Laws 2024 (SB1680 - Minors; motorcycle helmets; citations (Traffic violations; photo radar; penalties))
Sponsor: Sen. David Gowan (R)
Summary:   Permits law enforcement to issue a citation for a violation of the helmet requirement for minors riding a motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle, or motor driven cycle if the violator is 16 or 17 years of age and has been issued a driver’s license or permit. Exempts all three if operated as part of a farm operation and the vehicle is an agricultural vehicle, operated on private property or otherwise exempted by state law.  Permits an operator of any of the three to be issued a citation if their passenger is under 18 years of age and not wearing a protective helmet pursuant to state law, or if the operator is under 18 and is not wearing a protective helmet and is in the same group or party as the operator of the initial operator who is at least 18 years of age. Prescribes a civil penalty of $100 or community service is the person is 16 or 17 at the time of the violation. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.
Comment:
Jillian Kahan
  01/31/2024 8:11 AM

1/30 added to TI

Last Action:
06/21/2024 
G - Signed

SCR1001 - Photo radar prohibition
Sponsor: Sen. Wendy Rogers (R)
Summary: Bans local authorities and state agencies from using automated photo enforcement systems to identify excessive speed violations or failures to obey traffic control devices. More.  
Comment:
Jillian Kahan
  01/10/2024 10:25 AM

1/9 added to TI

Jillian Kahan
  01/23/2024 10:19 AM

1/23 TI recommends opposition

Jillian Kahan
  02/02/2024 2:19 PM

2/2 PA approved opposition

Last Action:
SCR1002 - Prohibit tax; monitoring; vehicle mileage
Sponsor: Sen. Jake Hoffman (R)
Summary: The 2024 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state constitution to prohibit the imposition of a tax or fee based on vehicle miles traveled and prohibit the creation of any rule or law to monitor or limit the miles traveled in a motor vehicle.
Comment:
Jillian Kahan
  01/10/2024 10:26 AM

1/9 added to TI

Jillian Kahan
  01/23/2024 10:19 AM

1/23 TI recommends opposition

Jillian Kahan
  02/02/2024 2:21 PM

2/2 PA approved opposition

Last Action:
03/04/2024