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| Environment, Water and Agriculture | |
| 49th Legislature - 2nd Regular Session, 2010 | Saturday, Jul 31 2010 9:17 PM |
| Bill summaries and histories copyright 2010 Arizona Capitol Reports, L.L.C. | |
| Environment and Water and Agriculture |
| H2007: TECH CORRECTION; COUNTIES; VEHICLE REFUELING | Minor change in Title 11 (Counties), relating to vehicle refueling. Apparent striker bus. | First sponsor: Rep. Konopnicki | |||||||
| H2033 (Chapter 42): EMISSIONS; MOTORCYCLES; AREA A; DATE | The date by which the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency must approve an exemption from emissions testing for motorcycles in Area A (roughly metro Phoenix) in order for the exemption to go into effect is delayed two years to July 1, 2012. Effective April 14, 2010. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR. | First sponsor: Rep. Jerry Weiers
Others: Rep. Adams, Rep. Ash, Rep. Barto, Rep. Brown, Rep. Burges, Rep. Chad Campbell, Rep. Cloves Campbell, Rep. Crandall, Rep. Crump, Rep. Driggs, Rep. Farley, Rep. Garcia, Rep. Goodale, Rep. Heinz, Rep. Hendrix, Rep. Jones, Rep. Kavanagh, Rep. Konopnicki, Rep. Lesko, Rep. Lujan, Rep. Mason, Rep. McComish, Rep. McGuire, Rep. McLain, Rep. Meyer, Rep. Montenegro, Rep. Nichols, Rep. Pratt, Rep. Schapira, Rep. Seel, Rep. Tobin, Rep. Waters, Rep. Jim Weiers, Rep. Williams, Sen. Harper |
4/14 signed by governor. Chap. 42, Laws 2010. |
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| H2034 (Chapter 250): FUEL DISPENSER STICKERS; TAX INFORMATION | The Dept of Weights and Measures must affix a 3" by 5" sticker provided by the Dept of Transportation to each fuel pump in the state. The sticker shall display the amount of federal and state taxes imposed on one gallon of fuel. Owners/operators of fuel pumps must ensure the sticker stays affixed. Full implementation is set for four years after effective date of this act. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR. | First sponsor: Rep. Nichols | 5/7 signed by governor. Chap. 250, Laws 2010. |
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| H2063: SOLAR ENERGY; PERMIT FEES | Establishes maximum fees that municipalities and counties may charge for building permits for solar energy construction projects, with exceptions. The fee limitations are annually adjusted by the percentage change in the consumer price index. Self-repeals on January 1, 2015. | First sponsor: Rep. Boone |
Single-List Comments: MONITOR |
2/25 House water-energy held. |
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| H2064 (Chapter 190): BIOFUELS CONVERSION PROGRAM | Extends the Arizona Biofuels Conversion Program (ABC Program) for two years, to July 1, 2015. Modifies the calculation for grants from the ABC Program Fund and establishes requirements for awarding grants to wholesale manufacturing and distribution facility sites. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR. | First sponsor: Rep. Boone | 4/28 signed by governor. Chap. 190, Laws 2010. |
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| H2081 (Chapter 15): DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES; CONTINUATION | The statutory life of the Department of Water Resources is extended 10 years to July 1, 2020. A purpose section states the department is intended to stabilize the use of water through management and standards, be a focal point for water policy and maintain information regarding effective administration and planning for water resources. Retroactive to July 1, 2010. S SIGNED BY GOVERNOR. | First sponsor: Rep. Mason
Others: Rep. Ash, Rep. Boone, Rep. Chabin, Rep. Deschene, Rep. Hendrix, Rep. Jones, Rep. Tobin |
Single-List Comments: SUPPORT |
4/5 signed by governor. Chap. 15, Laws 2010. |
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| H2082 (Chapter 16): RUCO; CONTINUATION | The statutory life of the Residential Utility Consumer Office is extended 10 years to July 1, 2020. A purpose section states the office protects the interests of consumers regarding residential utility costs, charges and procedures. Retroactive to July 1, 2010. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR. | First sponsor: Rep. Mason
Others: Rep. Ash, Rep. Boone, Rep. Chabin, Rep. Deschene, Rep. Hendrix, Rep. Jones, Rep. Montenegro, Rep. Murphy, Rep. Tobin |
4/5 signed by governor. Chap. 16, Laws 2010. |
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| H2095: TECH CORRECTION; ELECTRIC GENERATION SUPPLIERS | Minor change in Title 40 (public utilities and carriers) related to regulation by the Corporation Commission. Apparent striker bus. | First sponsor: Rep. Seel | |||||||
| H2130 (Chapter 44): LEAD ACID BATTERIES; SALE; FEE | The conditions under which lead acid batteries are sold are changed. The additional fee (formerly $5) becomes "not more than $15." The time period within which a consumer must return a used lead acid battery to the retailer to qualify for a full refund of the fee is increased to 45 days from 30 days. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR. | First sponsor: Rep. Reagan | 4/14 signed by governor. Chap. 44, Laws 2010. |
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| H2133 (Chapter 315): AIR QUALITY NONATTAINMENT AREAS; DESIGNATION | Procedures and timetables are established for state action in cases where the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency promulgates new or revised national air quality standards. The list of activities that may precede granting of a federal air-quality control permit is expanded to include clearing and grading (including demolition and removal of existing structures), construction of access roads and parking lots, construction of ancillary structures such as fences or storage buildings, and ordering and storage of materials and equipment. The list of activities that may precede granting of any other air-quality control permit is expanded to include clearing and grading (including demolition and removal of existing structures), construction of access roads and parking lots, construction of ancillary structures, storage of materials and equipment, installation of underground utilities, and installation of building and equipment supports. The changes in air quality permitting statutes are conditional on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approving those revisions to the state's air quality implementation plan no later than Oct. 1, 2013. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR. | First sponsor: Rep. McGuire
Others: Rep. Barnes, Rep. Cloves Campbell, Rep. Fleming, Rep. Jones, Rep. Lujan, Rep. Pancrazi, Rep. Pratt, Sen. S. Allen, Sen. Rios |
Single-List Comments: MONITOR |
5/11 signed by governor. Chap. 315, Laws 2010. |
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| H2135 (Chapter 62): SANITARY DISTRICTS; BONDS | The requirement that bond anticipation notes may not be issued by a sanitary district before the awarding of a construction contract is waived for notes issued to pay for estimated engineering fees, in which case they may be issued any time after adoption of the resolution ordering the improvement. Also, the requirement that bonds issued by a sanitary district must not carry a maturity date longer than 20 years from issuance (or 25 years, 3 months, for improvement bonds) is waived if the purchaser of the bonds is the U.S. government or any agency of the U.S. government, in which case may carry a maturity date of up to 40 years, 3 months from date of issuance. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR. | First sponsor: Rep. Mason
Others: Rep. Boone, Rep. Chabin, Rep. Meyer, Rep. Pancrazi, Rep. Tobin |
4/16 signed by governor. Chap. 62, Laws 2010. |
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| H2146 (Chapter 123): TRUST LANDS; LOSS OF LEASE | The process by which a person submits a request to replace a current lessee of state trust land is changed so that the new requestor (called the submitter of a conflicting application) must submit a surety bond equal to the greater of $2,500 or 20% of the full 10-year rental payment. If the conflicting application is unsuccessful or is withdrawn, the surety is returned. If successful the surety is to be applied to payments owed the former lessee for the value of non-removable improvements, including fences. Under stated situations in which a lease of state trust land is not renewed, the Land Dept is required to pay the former lessee for improvements made to the land. The value of the improvements is determined by an appraiser who must consider the following: the impact on surrounding state land; replacement cost minus physical and functional obsolescence; and other factors as determined by the Land Dept. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR. | First sponsor: Rep. Konopnicki |
General Comments (all lists): SUPPORT Single-List Comments: SUPPORT |
4/23 signed by governor. Chap. 123, Laws 2010. |
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| H2152 (Chapter 45): VOLUNTARY REMEDIATION PROGRAM; CONTINUATION | The statutory life of the voluntary remediation program run by the Department of Environmental Quality is extended 10 years, to July 1, 2020. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR. | First sponsor: Rep. Barnes
Others: Rep. Ableser, Rep. Antenori, Rep. Ash, Rep. Boone, Rep. Burges, Rep. Court, Rep. Crump, Rep. Garcia, Rep. Goodale, Rep. Gowan, Rep. Lesko, Rep. Mason, Rep. McComish, Rep. Meyer, Rep. Miranda, Rep. Pratt, Rep. Reagan, Rep. Stevens, Rep. Tobin, Rep. Tovar, Rep. Waters, Rep. Yarbrough |
General Comments (all lists): SUPPORT Single-List Comments: SUPPORT |
4/14 signed by governor. Chap. 45, Laws 2010. |
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| H2163: TECH CORRECTION; POWER AUTHORITY; MONIES | Minor change in Title 30 (power) related to monies controlled by the Arizona Power Authority. Apparent striker bus. | First sponsor: Rep. Nichols | |||||||
| H2164: TECH CORRECTION; POWER AUTHORITY; WATER | Minor change in Title 30 (power) related to water rights. Apparent striker bus. | First sponsor: Rep. Nichols | |||||||
| H2165 (Chapter 253): VEHICLE EMISSIONS TESTING; ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS | A vehicle undergoing emissions testing whose on-board diagnostic check results in a failure or in finding that the vehicle is not ready for testing qualifies for a special 90-day resident registration. The owner of the vehicle must be given a written description of the process to obtain the 90-day registration as well as a report listing up to 10 of the failure or not-ready-for-testing codes and, if available, a description of the codes. Effective only if by Nov. 1, 2012, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issues a deferral of compliance for the state's implementation or maintenance plan for air quality. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR. | First sponsor: Rep. Nichols | 5/7 signed by governor. Chap. 253, Laws 2010. |
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| H2180: AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMITS; NATURAL GAS | Class 2 injection wells that are used in connection with natural gas storage projects and are subject to regulation under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act are added to the list of amenities that are exempt from aquifer protection permit requirements. | First sponsor: Rep. Seel | 1/19 referred to House water-energy. |
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| H2214: INTERSTATE AFFILIATIONS; LEGISLATIVE APPROVAL | State officers or employees are prohibited from participating in any interstate institution or affiliation without the approval of the Legislature by legislative enactment. | First sponsor: Rep. Biggs | 1/20 referred to House pub-ret-ent. |
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| H2215: TAX ASSESSMENT OF RETENTION BASINS | This bill would have established the exclusive method for the county assessor to identify and determine the valuation of real property used as a retention basin for commercial and industrial property. Conditions that must be met for a property to be considered a retention basin would have been established. The real property and ancillary improvements used as a retention basin would have been valued at $500 per parcel. This bill did not affect the validity of tax liabilities incurred under current law. GOVERNOR'S VETO MESSAGE said the bill could lead to unintended consequences because lower overall property valuations would require the state to increase the QTR. She also noted difficulties in implementation. | First sponsor: Rep. Biggs | 4/26 VETOED message |
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| H2216: AIR QUALITY; VAPOR RECOVERY; TANKS | Owners and operators of gasoline storage tanks, gasoline transport vehicles or gasoline dispensing sites that install new stage 1 and stage 2 vapor recovery systems or make major modifications to existing system must install a tank management system and in-station diagnostic system that are approved by the California Air Resources Board. | First sponsor: Rep. Chabin | 1/20 referred to House env. |
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| H2218 (Chapter 47): IRRIGATION DISTRICTS; CONTRACTS; CERTIFICATION BOARD | The maximum amount that an irrigation and water conservation district may spend on a project without advertising for bids is increased to $30,000. This amount is annually adjusted by the percent change in the consumer price index for all urban consumers, U.S. city average, published annually by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Dept of Labor. Effective April 14, 2010. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR. | First sponsor: Rep. Jim Weiers
Others: Rep. Quelland, Rep. Stevens, Sen. L. Gray, Sen. Nelson |
4/14 signed by governor. Chap. 47, Laws 2010. |
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| H2248: WESTERN CLIMATE INITIATIVE; PROHIBITION | State officers or employees are prohibited from participating in the Western Climate Initiative that is organized and operated by an affiliation of state governors and Canadian provinces. | First sponsor: Rep. Biggs |
General Comments (all lists): OPPOSE Single-List Comments: OPPOSE |
2/2 Senate env FAILED 3-3. |
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| H2260 (Chapter 287): REGULATORY RULE MAKING | The process for proposing that health insurance policies include mandated coverage for specific illnesses or conditions is changed to require submission of the proposal to the Joint Legislative Audit Committee for assignment to the appropriate legislative committee of reference, which is required to hold at least one hearing before the start of the legislative session at which the proposal will be considered. The hearing shall include public testimony, and the committee must make a recommendation. Statutes governing regulatory rule making are changed to include creation of a “general permit” which must be used if the class of regulated activities are substantially similar in nature. By Dec. 31, 2013, the Secretary of State must establish an online, searchable database of state agency rules. By Dec. 31, 2014, the database must be expanded in scope and must include links to county information; information from cities must be added by Dec. 31, 2015. Requires Senate confirmation of appointees to the Governor’s Regulatory Review Council. Subject to sufficient legislative appropriation, the Governor's Office of Strategic Planning and Budgeting is required to prepare an economic, small business and consumer impact statement for each new or revised agency rule. The list of items the council must consider before approving a proposed agency rule is expanded to include a demonstration by the agency that it has selected the alternative that imposes the least burden and costs to the regulated community, that the rule is not more stringent than corresponding federal law (absent specific statutory authority to the contrary) and, if the rule proposes a new permit, that the agency authorizes a general permit. A 10-member Commission on Privatization, Efficiency and Competition is formed to seek, evaluate and review opportunities to contract with private enterprise. If a person or entity accuses a state agency (including community college or university) of not encouraging competition and privatization, the person or entity may file a complaint with the commission. The agency then has 45 days to respond to the complaint to indicate whether it concurs with or denies the complaint and to describe any necessary or contemplated remedial action. An aggrieved party’s right to seek judicial remedy is not precluded by these provisions. A person may petition the Dept of Environmental Quality to classify any source of air pollution to be subject to a general permit rather than an individual permit. Rejection of the petition is an appealable agency action. Minor emissions of an air pollutant do not violate the terms of a permit if (a) they are caused by routine maintenance, repair or replacement; or (b) they are the result of increased hours of operation as long as the increase is not prohibited under the current permit. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR. | First sponsor: Rep. Tobin | 5/10 signed by governor. Chap. 287, Laws 2010. |
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| H2261 (Chapter 48): COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARDS | The terms for members of community college boards in Maricopa County are reduced to 4 years, from 6 years, beginning with the next election after the effective date of this act. Adds two additional governing board members to community college boards in Maricopa County, who are elected from the district at-large. The minimum number of signatures required on a nominating petition for candidates for community college boards is reduced to 1/4 of 1% of the total voter registration, and the maximum number of signatures that may be required is set at 1,000. Also authorizes community college boards to enter into research and development agreements, royalty agreements, licensing agreements, and profit-sharing agreements concerning new products developed through district research, and to name buildings on community college campuses on behalf of a person or entity that has made a significant contribution to the college or district. Governor's message said she signed this bill with the understanding that subsequent legislation will delay its implementation until 2012. She cited her concern that the increase in membership in the Maricopa County Community College District cannot be properly implemented in the 2010 election cycle. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR. | First sponsor: Rep. Crandall
Others: Rep. Ash, Rep. Pratt |
4/14 signed by governor. Chap. 48, Laws 2010. message |
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| H2279: TECH CORRECTION; STATE LAND; SALE | Minor change in Title 37 (public lands) relating to the sale of state lands. Apparent striker bus. | First sponsor: Rep. Stevens
Others: Rep. Antenori, Rep. Gowan |
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| H2286 (Chapter 129): FEED INSPECTION FEES; DISTILLERS GRAIN | The inspection fee charged by the Dept of Agriculture on distillers grain (defined) is prorated according to the moisture content. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR. | First sponsor: Rep. Pratt
Others: Rep. Konopnicki, Sen. Pierce |
General Comments (all lists): SUPPORT Single-List Comments: SUPPORT |
4/23 signed by governor. Chap. 129, Laws 2010. |
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| H2289 (Chapter 131): WATER RECHARGE; DIRECT USE | Beginning Jan. 1, 2010, and ending Dec 31, 2024, groundwater withdrawn from use for mining or metallurgical processing and delivered for direct use to an irrigation district within the same active management area is excluded from the calculation of the amount of groundwater withdrawn by a storer to the extent that the irrigation district demonstrates a reduction in the amount of groundwater the district would have withdrawn. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR. | First sponsor: Rep. Pratt
Others: Rep. Barnes, Rep. McGuire |
Single-List Comments: SUPPORT |
4/23 signed by governor. Chap. 131, Laws 2010. |
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| H2290: WASTE TIRES IN ABANDONED MINES | Through December 31, 2015, waste tires may be placed in three abandoned mines as fill material for the closure of the mine, with final cover consisting of earthen material that is at least 10 feet deep. The selection of the mines is the responsibility of the State Mine Inspector. Creates an abandoned mine reclamation working group to evaluate the use of waste tires as fill material for abandoned mines. The working group self-repeals January 1, 2016. AS PASSED HOUSE. | First sponsor: Rep. Jones
Others: Rep. Antenori, Rep. Barto, Rep. Burges, Rep. Court, Rep. Goodale, Rep. Gowan, Rep. Hendrix, Rep. Kavanagh, Rep. Lesko, Rep. Mason, Rep. McComish, Rep. McLain, Rep. Nichols, Rep. Pratt, Rep. Reagan, Rep. Stevens, Rep. Tobin, Rep. Williams, Sen. Paton |
General Comments (all lists): SUPPORT Single-List Comments: SUPPORT |
3/8 referred to Senate nat res-inf. |
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| H2314: ENERGY POLICY STUDY COMMITTEE | Establishes an Energy Policy Study Committee to examine and recommend energy policies. The Committee must submit a report of its findings to the Governor and the Legislature by September 30, 2012. Self-repeals October 1, 2012. | First sponsor: Rep. Deschene
Others: Rep. Cloves Campbell, Rep. Fleming, Rep. Patterson, Rep. Tovar, Rep. Young Wright, Sen. Hale |
1/25 referred to House water-energy. |
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| H2355: PLANNED COMMUNITIES; ENERGY SAVINGS DEVICES | An HOA may not prohibit the installation and use of named energy savings devices (such as awnings, attic or garage fans and outdoor fluorescent lighting). The association may adopt reasonable rules regarding placement and color of the devices. | First sponsor: Rep. Sinema
Others: Rep. Ableser, Rep. Antenori, Rep. Barnes, Rep. Biggs, Rep. Chad Campbell, Rep. Cloves Campbell, Rep. Deschene, Rep. Heinz, Rep. Nichols, Rep. Patterson, Rep. Schapira, Rep. Tovar, Rep. Young Wright |
1/19 referred to House gov. |
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| H2356: GREEN BUILDINGS; RECOVERY FUNDING | Various public buildings and private buildings constructed with a minimum of 50% public funds must conform to a minimum energy efficiency standard. Applies to construction that enters the design phase after Dec. 31. 2013. Existing public buildings undergoing energy retrofitting equal to at least 35% of the value of the existing building must also conform to the standard. Federal recovery funds are to be used for these buildings when possible. Additionally, recovery funds are made available for residential weatherization projects. | First sponsor: Rep. Sinema
Others: Rep. Ableser, Rep. Cloves Campbell, Rep. Heinz, Rep. Patterson, Rep. Tovar |
1/20 referred to House water-energy, com. |
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| H2372: STATE BUILDINGS; ENERGY CONSERVATION | Various energy conservation standards are established for public buildings. State agencies, already required to reduce energy consumption by 15% by July 1, 2011, are required to reduce consumption by 30% by July 1, 2020. [Note: fiscal 2001-02 is the baseline year.] Also, by July 1, 2010, all state buildings (including universities and community colleges) are required to purchase at least 10% of their energy from "green sources" (defined). All new state owned or leased buildings must conform to LEED green building standards. | First sponsor: Rep. Chad Campbell
Others: Rep. Deschene, Rep. Mason, Rep. Patterson, Rep. Sinema, Rep. Young Wright |
1/19 referred to House water-energy, appro. |
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| H2381: RENEWABLE ENERGY; LEGISLATIVE AUTHORITY | The state and its political subdivisions are prohibited from requiring a public power entity or a public service corporation to purchase or provide a specific percentage or amount of the total energy provided or sold from renewable energy sources. The Legislature reserves the exclusive power, authority and jurisdiction to set statewide renewable energy policy (defined), with some exceptions. | First sponsor: Rep. Seel
Others: Rep. Antenori, Rep. Ash, Rep. Burges, Rep. Crump, Rep. Gowan, Rep. Kavanagh, Rep. Montenegro, Rep. Stevens, Rep. Jim Weiers, Rep. Jerry Weiers, Sen. S. Allen, Sen. Gould, Sen. Harper, Sen. Melvin, Sen. Pearce |
1/25 referred to House water-energy. |
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| H2392: ILLEGAL DUMPING; PENALTIES | Establishes civil penalties of at least $1800 for illegal dumping and at least $2500 for criminal littering or polluting, which cannot be waived or suspended. Fifty percent of the penalty must be deposited in the general fund of the municipality or county in which the fine was assessed. | First sponsor: Rep. McGuire
Others: Rep. Brown, Rep. Chad Campbell, Rep. Gowan, Sen. S. Allen |
2/23 House env held. |
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| H2442 (Chapter 152): ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION | State agencies are prohibited from adopting or enforcing regulations to limit the emission of greenhouse gas (defined) for the purposes of addressing global warming without express legislative authorization. Additionally, restrictions are placed on the Dept of Environmental Quality before it may initiate or accept any "supplemental environmental project." An intent section says that the state shall not enforce a cap-and-trade system without express legislative authorization. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR. | First sponsor: Rep. Burges
Others: Rep. Antenori, Rep. Ash, Rep. Barnes, Rep. Barto, Rep. Biggs, Rep. Boone, Rep. Court, Rep. Crump, Rep. Driggs, Rep. Goodale, Rep. Gowan, Rep. Hendrix, Rep. Jones, Rep. Kavanagh, Rep. Konopnicki, Rep. Lesko, Rep. Mason, Rep. McComish, Rep. McLain, Rep. Montenegro, Rep. Nichols, Rep. Pratt, Rep. Reagan, Rep. Seel, Rep. Stevens, Rep. Tobin, Rep. Jerry Weiers, Rep. Williams, Rep. Yarbrough, Sen. S. Allen, Sen. Gorman, Sen. L. Gray, Sen. C. Gray, Sen. Harper, Sen. Huppenthal, Sen. Melvin, Sen. Nelson, Sen. Pearce, Sen. Verschoor |
General Comments (all lists): SUPPORT Single-List Comments: SUPPORT |
4/26 signed by governor. Chap. 152, Laws 2010. |
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| H2448: CAGRD REVENUE BONDING; SUSTAINABILITY POLICIES | Various changes to statutes governing multi-county water conservation districts, including authorizing districts to issue revenue bonds to fund the water rights acquisition, lease or exchange and infrastructure necessary for replenishment obligations, and authorizing districts to charge annual membership dues on all parcels of member lands and on all municipal providers with a member service area. Increases the maximum aggregate amount of bonds issued by districts to $500 million. More. | First sponsor: Rep. Tobin |
Single-List Comments: SUPPORT |
4/28 see S1141. |
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| H2450 (Chapter 320): WATER & WASTEWATER CHARGES; PAYMENT | Except for residential properties of more than four units, municipalities cannot require anyone other than the person whom the municipality contracted with to provide the service to pay unpaid water and wastewater service rates and charges. Similarly, except for residential properties of more than four units, a municipality may not refuse service to anyone at a property for unpaid water and wastewater charges other than the person whom the municipality contracted with to provide the service. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR. | First sponsor: Rep. Antenori
Others: Rep. Gowan, Rep. Montenegro, Rep. Pratt, Rep. Seel, Sen. Harper |
5/11 signed by governor. Chap. 320, Laws 2010. |
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| H2455: STATE BUILDINGS; ENERGY CONSERVATION STANDARDS | Requires the Department of Administration, Arizona Board of Regents and Department of Transportation to reduce energy use in public buildings by 20% per square foot of floor area by July 1, 2016. (Current statute requires these agencies to reduce energy use by 15% per square foot of floor area by July 1, 2011). | First sponsor: Rep. Ableser
Others: Rep. Chabin, Rep. Heinz, Rep. Pancrazi, Rep. Patterson, Rep. Schapira, Rep. Sinema, Rep. Young Wright |
1/21 referred to House water-energy, gov. |
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| H2457: NET-METERING; RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES | Public power entities (defined) with an annual retail load of 300,000 megawatt hours or more are required to offer net-metering (defined) to eligible customer-generators. Establishes regulations for net-metering services and charges. | First sponsor: Rep. Ableser
Others: Rep. Chabin, Rep. Heinz, Rep. Patterson, Rep. Sinema |
1/21 referred to House com, water-energy. |
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| H2458: HOME SALES; WATER SUPPLY DISCLOSURE | Beginning January 1, 2011, a subdivider selling lots outside an active management area must record with the county recorder a document that contains a statement of water adequacy or inadequacy for that subdivision. | First sponsor: Rep. Ableser
Others: Rep. Ash, Rep. Barnes, Rep. Brown, Rep. Burges, Rep. Chad Campbell, Rep. Chabin, Rep. Farley, Rep. Fleming, Rep. Heinz, Rep. Konopnicki, Rep. Meyer, Rep. Pancrazi, Rep. Patterson, Rep. Schapira, Rep. Sinema, Rep. Tovar, Rep. Waters, Rep. Young Wright |
Single-List Comments: OPPOSE |
1/21 referred to House water-energy, com. |
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| H2527: TECH CORRECTION; LIGHT POLLUTION | Minor change in Title 49 (environment) relating to light pollution. Apparent striker bus. | First sponsor: Rep. Gowan
Others: Rep. Antenori, Rep. Stevens |
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| H2580 (Chapter 181): VAPOR RECOVERY SYSTEMS; TESTING | The requirement that the Dept of Weights and Measures conduct annual tests of Stage I and Stage II vapor recovery systems (installed on fuel dispensing equipment) is changed to a requirement that it must “randomly witness" annual tests on those systems as performed by a third-party licensed by the department. The requirement that vapor recovery systems or components thereof may not be sold or installed unless the equipment has been certified by the California Air Resources Board is changed to also permit certification by a third party accredited to test equipment and “recognized” by the industry and the department. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR. | First sponsor: Rep. Barnes
Others: Rep. Boone, Rep. Gowan, Rep. Montenegro, Rep. Pratt, Rep. Reagan, Rep. Stevens |
4/27 signed by governor. Chap. 181, Laws 2010. |
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| H2581: TECH CORRECTION; AIR POLLUTION ORDERS | Minor change in Title 49 (the environment) related to state air pollution control. Apparent striker bus. | First sponsor: Rep. Barnes
Others: Rep. Boone, Rep. Gowan, Rep. Montenegro, Rep. Pratt, Rep. Reagan, Rep. Stevens |
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| H2585: TECH CORRECTION; UNDERGROUND STORAGE; CLOSURE | Minor change in Title 49 (the environment) related to underground storage tanks. Apparent striker bus. | First sponsor: Rep. Barnes
Others: Rep. Boone, Rep. Gowan, Rep. Montenegro, Rep. Pratt, Rep. Stevens |
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| H2604 (Chapter 3): SOLID WASTE; PRIVATE ENTERPRISE | No municipality may prohibit or restrain a private enterprise from delivering recycling or solid waste management services within the municipal boundaries. Formerly, cities with a population of less than 60,000 were exempt from this prohibition. Language stating it shall not be considered an unreasonable restraint if the municipality has at least seven companies performing services exclusively in different areas is deleted. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR. | First sponsor: Rep. Kavanagh
Others: Rep. Antenori, Rep. Biggs, Rep. Hendrix, Rep. Jones, Rep. Murphy, Rep. Pratt, Rep. Seel, Sen. Gould, Sen. Harper |
3/15 signed by governor. Chap. 3, Laws 2010. |
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| H2617 (Chapter 309): REGULATORY REFORM: MINING; WATER; PERMITS | Various changes in statutes dealing with the regulatory authority of state agencies, including authorizing the Dept of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and the Dept of Water Resources to hire consultants to assist in reviewing licenses or permits. An applicant may request an expedited review by a consultant if it agrees to pay the consultant's costs. A person may petition the Governor's Regulatory Review Council for an early review of a proposed rule change if the person would be adversely affected by the rule and claims the rule violates current criteria. Establishes a six-member Mining Advisory Council to review and make recommendations on state mining policy. Grants authority to a metal mining facility in the Upper San Pedro and Douglas Basins to transport water between the two basins if the transport is in connection with an order issued by the DEQ. The list of duties of DEQ is expanded to include ensuring that state laws are no more stringent than federal laws that address the same subject matter unless specifically authorized by the Legislature. More. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR. | First sponsor: Rep. Jones
Others: Rep. Antenori, Rep. Barto, Rep. Goodale, Rep. Gowan, Rep. Mason, Rep. McGuire, Rep. McLain, Rep. Montenegro, Rep. Pancrazi, Rep. Pratt, Rep. Stevens, Rep. Tobin, Rep. Williams, Sen. S. Allen |
5/11 signed by governor. Chap. 309, Laws 2010. message |
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| H2676 (Chapter 140): UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC FACILITY DISTRICTS | Statutes authorizing formation of county stadium districts are expanded to include university athletic facility districts, which may be formed in a county in which a state university is located (Coconino, Maricopa or Pima). The district is authorized to construct, finance, furnish, maintain or improve existing intercollegiate athletic facilities located on land owned by the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR). Items specifically authorized includes: roads, parking areas and other buildings needed for “full use” of the athletic facilities. Formation requires only a vote by the county board of supervisors. All property within the district must be owned by the ABOR, but must exclude property subject to a ground lease. Revenue, provided via an assessment from prime commercial lessees of property within the district calculated in the same manner as a property tax on private land, is dedicated to repay bonds issued by the district. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR. | First sponsor: Rep. Nichols
Others: Rep. Adams, Rep. Cloves Campbell, Rep. McComish, Rep. Meza, Rep. Pancrazi, Rep. Tobin, Rep. Yarbrough |
Single-List Comments: MONITOR |
4/23 signed by governor. Chap. 140, Laws 2010. |
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| H2701: ELECTRIC UTILITIES; RENEWABLE ENERGY STANDARDS | The Legislature claims exclusive authority to determine renewable energy policy in the state. The Corporation Commission's function is to enforce the policy standards as established by the Legislature. Power generators that serve an annual retail load of at least 750,000 energy hours as of Jan 1, 2011, must comply with a goal of deriving a minimum of 15% of its electricity from renewable energy sources (defined). Public service corporations are exempt from this requirement if they cannot achieve the goals while still providing service to the public at a "just and reasonable cost." | First sponsor: Rep. Lesko
Others: Rep. Adams, Rep. Antenori, Rep. Ash, Rep. Barnes, Rep. Barto, Rep. Boone, Rep. Brown, Rep. Burges, Rep. Court, Rep. Crandall, Rep. Driggs, Rep. Goodale, Rep. Gowan, Rep. Hendrix, Rep. Jones, Rep. Kavanagh, Rep. Konopnicki, Rep. McComish, Rep. McGuire, Rep. McLain, Rep. Montenegro, Rep. Murphy, Rep. Nichols, Rep. Pratt, Rep. Quelland, Rep. Reagan, Rep. Stevens, Rep. Tobin, Rep. Jim Weiers, Rep. Williams, Rep. Yarbrough, Sen. Aguirre, Sen. C. Allen, Sen. S. Allen, Sen. Alvarez, Sen. Burns, Sen. Gould, Sen. L. Gray, Sen. Harper, Sen. Huppenthal, Sen. Leff, Sen. Melvin, Sen. Nelson, Sen. Paton, Sen. Pearce, Sen. Tibshraeny, Sen. Verschoor |
2/24 from House gov with amend #4390. |
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| H2711: ENERGY CONSERVATION; PUBLIC BUILDINGS | The schedule by which state buildings (including university buildings) must comply with reduced energy consumption requirements is changed to require a 10% per square foot reduction by July 1, 2011 (previously 2008) and a 15% reduction by July 1, 2014, (previously, 2011). Adds a goal of 30% by July 1, 2025. [Note: FY2001-02 is the baseline period.] Additionally, by July 1, 2015, public buildings must obtain at least 10% of their energy requirements from "green sources" (defined). | First sponsor: Rep. Ableser
Others: Rep. Cajero Bedford, Rep. Cloves Campbell, Rep. Chabin, Rep. Farley, Rep. Fleming, Rep. Lopes, Rep. Lujan, Rep. Meza, Rep. Miranda, Rep. Pancrazi, Rep. Patterson, Rep. Schapira, Rep. Sinema, Rep. Tovar, Rep. Waters, Rep. Young Wright |
2/10 referred to House water-energy. |
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| H2735: ZONING; DAIRY FARMS; AGRICULTURAL PURPOSE | Feeding pens, feed lots, and feed areas that are part of an ongoing dairy operation are agricultural in nature and are not subject to special county zoning regulations and restrictions. | First sponsor: Rep. Pratt | 2/15 referred to House nat res-rural. |
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| H2767 (Chapter 265): WATER QUALITY FEES | Gives the Dept of Environmental Quality (DEQ) one-time authority to set fees by rule for aquifer protection permits and pollution discharge elimination system permits. Future increases are not permitted without legislative authorization. Fees or assessments deposited in the Water Quality Fee Fund may be used only for the purposes prescribed and are not subject to appropriation or transfer by the Legislature. As session law, fees assessed by DEQ are retained by the department; however, before it expends monies in that fund, it must report their intended use to JLBC. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR. | First sponsor: Rep. Jones
Others: Rep. Konopnicki, Rep. McGuire, Rep. Pratt, Sen. Aguirre, Sen. Nelson |
Single-List Comments: NEUTRAL |
5/7 signed by governor. Chap. 265, Laws 2010. |
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| H2781: WELL OWNERSHIP; SALE; COUNCIL RECOMMENDATIONS | The new owner of a well registered with the Dept of Water resources must also record a document with stipulated information with the county recorder. Also, the list of duties of the Groundwater Users Advisory Council is expanded to include making recommendations to the Legislature whereby active management areas that are unlikely to meet the goal of a safe yield by 2025 will be able to be brought into compliance. | First sponsor: Rep. Young Wright
Others: Rep. Ableser, Rep. Bradley, Rep. Chad Campbell, Rep. Cloves Campbell, Rep. Chabin, Rep. Farley, Rep. Heinz, Rep. Pancrazi, Rep. Patterson, Rep. Sinema, Rep. Waters |
3/9 from House rules okay. |
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| H2786: LEASE OF STATE PARKS | A state park that provides fishing and boating facilities along the Colorado River may be leased to an adjacent municipality for 25 years at an annual lease payment of no more than $50,000 per year. [Capitol Reports note: legislative staff identifies the park described in this bill as Lake Havasu State Park.] | First sponsor: Rep. Goodale |
Single-List Comments: SUPPORT |
2/25 House nat res-rural held. |
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| HCR2019: CLEAN ENERGY SOURCES; NUCLEAR POWER | The 2010 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to add Section 23 to Article XXII of the state Constitution to state the use of nuclear power is considered to be clean energy technology insofar as the generation process does not emit carbon dioxide or other atmospheric pollution. | First sponsor: Rep. Stevens
Others: Rep. Antenori, Rep. Court, Rep. Gowan, Rep. Hendrix, Rep. Montenegro, Rep. Seel |
Single-List Comments: MONITOR |
2/15 referred to House water-energy. |
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| HCR2027: STATEWIDE FEED-IN TARIFF POLICY | The Legislature supports the efforts of the Corporation Commission to adopt and implement a statewide feed-in tariff policy statement. Text of the resolution states an effective feed-in tariff would ensure that worthy renewable energy projects are developed and funded. | First sponsor: Rep. Deschene
Others: Rep. Patterson, Rep. Young Wright, Sen. Hale |
1/25 referred to House water-energy, gov. |
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| HCR2028: SUPPORTING ENERGY EFFICIENCY RULES | The Legislature supports the efforts of the Corporation Commission to adopt energy efficiency rules that will require public utilities to design Demand Side Management(DSM) programs to promote energy efficiency, load management or demand response. Programs include: weatherization, home energy audits, promoting use of CFL lighting, etc. | First sponsor: Rep. Deschene
Others: Rep. Fleming, Rep. Patterson, Rep. Young Wright, Sen. Hale |
1/25 referred to House water-energy, gov. |
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| S1036: SOLID WASTE; PRIVATE ENTERPRISE | No municipality may prohibit or restrain a private enterprise from delivering recycling or solid waste management services within the municipal boundaries. Formerly, cities with a population of less than 60,000 were exempt from this prohibition. Language stating it shall not be considered an unreasonable restraint if the municipality has at least seven companies performing services exclusively in different areas is deleted. [Substituted for identical H2604, which was signed by the governor.] | First sponsor: Sen. Waring |
Single-List Comments: MONITOR |
3/8 see H2604. |
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| S1077: TECH CORRECTION; STATE TRUST LANDS | Minor change in Title 37 (public lands) related to trust lands suitable for conservation. Apparent striker bus. | First sponsor: Sen. Paton | 1/14 referred to Senate rules only. |
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| S1109: GLENDALE ANNEXATION | A city that meets certain population conditions (currently only Glendale qualifies) is permitted to annex land that meets certain geographic and legal conditions (currently the only parcel that qualifies is land owned by the Tohono O'odham Nation on which the tribe wants to build a casino). [Capitol Reports note: annexation would prohibit the tribe from constructing a casino on the land.] Effective only if a majority of the Glendale City Council votes for annexation as an emergency measure. Emergency clause. AS PASSED HOUSE. | First sponsor: Sen. Pearce | 4/13 passed House 32-24 (lost emergency clause); ready for Senate action on House amendments. |
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| S1141 (Chapter 300): CAGRD REVENUE BONDING; SUSTAINABILITY POLICIES | Authorizes the Central Arizona Water Conservation District (CAWCD) to issue bonds to fund projects associated with the groundwater replenishment functions of the Central Arizona Groundwater Replenishment District (a division of the CAWCD). Repayment may be only from monies collected from dues and other assessments levied on CAGRD members for replenishment purposes. This act installs a methodology to calculate dues for member lands (individual land owners) and for member service areas (municipal water suppliers). The purposes for which replenishment bond proceeds may be used specifically exclude the purchase of groundwater (except from three named aquifer basins) or the purchase of surface water that is subject to a general stream adjudication (Salt, Gila, Verde and Little Colorado river systems). AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR. | First sponsor: Sen. Nelson
Others: Rep. Mason, Rep. Young Wright, Sen. Aguirre, Sen. S. Allen, Sen. Burns, Sen. Harper, Sen. Huppenthal, Sen. Melvin, Sen. Rios |
General Comments (all lists): SUPPORT |
5/10 signed by governor. Chap. 300, Laws 2010. |
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| S1150: TECH CORRECTION; AIR POLLUTION; PERMITS | Minor change in Title 49 (the environment) related to state air pollution control. Apparent striker bus. | First sponsor: Sen. S. Allen | 1/20 referred to Senate rules only. |
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| S1171 (Chapter 164): AGGREGATE MINING RECLAMATION REPORTS | Owners or operators of aggregate mining operations in the state must submit an annual report to the Division of Mined Land Reclamation in the Mine Inspector's Office on the status of each mine reclamation plan. Information in the report must include: acreage of surface disturbance, acreage reclaimed and the status of the aggregate mining operation. The Mine Inspector has 30 days to request additional information, after which time the report is deemed to have been accepted as submitted. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR. | First sponsor: Sen. S. Allen
Others: Rep. Burges, Rep. Hendrix |
Single-List Comments: MONITOR |
4/26 signed by governor. Chap. 164, Laws 2010. |
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| S1178: TECH CORRECTION; TRUST LANDS; ACCESS | Minor change in Title 37 (public lands) relating to trust lands suitable for conservation. Apparent striker bus. | First sponsor: Sen. Pierce | 1/21 referred to Senate rules only. |
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| S1193 (Chapter 207): AGRICULTURAL BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES; ENFORCEMENT | The Dept of Agriculture has jurisdiction over determination of compliance with agricultural best management practices. State regulation of PM10 particulate emissions produced by regulated agricultural activities preempts further regulation by any other local governmental entity. In the case of non-compliance with air quality regulations related to agriculture, the minimum amount of time the Dept of Environmental Quality may give to the violator to submit a plan to achieve compliance is shortened to 60 days from six months. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR. | First sponsor: Sen. Pierce |
Single-List Comments: SUPPORT |
4/28 signed by governor. Chap. 207, Laws 2010. |
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| S1196: ILLEGAL DUMPING; PENALTIES | Municipal and county littering ordinances must make dumping trash on another person's property subject to a minimum fine of $1,800 that cannot be waived or suspended. Discharging sewage, oil products or other harmful substances into waters or shorelines is punishable by a fine of $2,500 that cannot be waived or suspended. Fines are deposited in the city or county general fund, and at least 50% of the fines must be used for illegal dumping cleanup. AS PASSED SENATE. | First sponsor: Sen. S. Allen
Others: Rep. McGuire, Sen. Aguirre, Sen. Alvarez, Sen. Melvin, Sen. Miranda, Sen. Pierce |
4/6 referred to House env. |
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| S1223: UNDERGROUND WATER STORAGE; PREEXISTING USE | Statute regulating the use of natural waterways to carry water of water projects does not authorize interference with lawful land uses that were in existence at the time an underground storage facility permit was issued. | First sponsor: Sen. S. Allen | 2/15 Senate nat res-inf held. |
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| S1235: HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES; INSURANCE | A person required to file a risk management plan pursuant to the federal Clean Air Act must purchase a general liability insurance policy that protects against the risk of emitting a hazardous or extremely hazardous substance. Proof of insurance must be submitted to the Division of Emergency Management or other appropriate county or municipal official no later than March 1, 2011. | First sponsor: Sen. Burton Cahill
Others: Rep. Ableser, Rep. Lopes, Sen. Aboud, Sen. Garcia, Sen. Landrum Taylor, Sen. Lopez |
1/28 referred to Senate fin. |
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| S1238 (Chapter 274): CITRUS PESTS; APPROP | Appropriates $60,000 from the Dangerous Plants, Pests and Diseases Fund to the Dept of Agriculture in fiscal 2010-11 to detect and eradicate the Asian citus psyllid and other pests of concern for the state. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR. | First sponsor: Sen. S. Allen
Others: Rep. Barnes, Rep. Burges, Rep. Crump, Rep. Driggs, Rep. Jones, Rep. McGuire, Rep. Pratt, Sen. Gould |
Single-List Comments: SUPPORT |
5/7 signed by governor. Chap. 274, Laws 2010. |
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| S1240: MUNICIPALITIES; COUNTIES; LAND USE PLANNING | Municipal and county land use plans must include identification and consideration of undeveloped construction mineral resources that are potentially suitable for extraction and use in the construction of future development. | First sponsor: Sen. S. Allen
Others: Rep. McGuire |
2/22 Senate nat res-inf held. |
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| S1241: WATER RECHARGE; DIRECT USE | Groundwater delivered for direct use to an irrigation district within the same active management area is excluded from the calculation of the amount of groundwater withdrawn by a storer, to the extent that the irrigation district demonstrates a reduction in the amount of groundwater the district would have withdrawn. Retroactive to Jan 1, 2010. Self repeals on Jan 1, 2025. AS PASSED SENATE. | First sponsor: Sen. S. Allen
Others: Rep. Barnes, Rep. Burges, Rep. Hendrix, Rep. McGuire, Rep. Pratt, Sen. Nelson |
Single-List Comments: SUPPORT |
4/8 from House nat res-rural with amend #5029. |
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| S1277 (Chapter 278): MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD PROGRAM; CONTINUATION | The statutory life of the maximum daily load program in the Dept of Environmental Quality is extended 10 years to July 1, 2020. Retroactive to June 1, 2010. The program monitors the maximum amount of a pollutant from all sources that may be added to water without violating water quality standards. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR. | First sponsor: Sen. Nelson
Others: Rep. Barnes, Rep. Garcia, Rep. McGuire, Sen. Aguirre, Sen. S. Allen, Sen. Huppenthal, Sen. Pierce |
Single-List Comments: SUPPORT |
5/7 signed by governor. Chap. 278, Laws 2010. |
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| S1300: AGRICULTURAL TRUST FUNDS; PURPOSE | Various funds (e.g., the commercial feed fund and the state egg inspection fund) controlled by the Dept of Agriculture are to be used exclusively by the department to carry out its operations and implementing the mission for which the funds are held in trust. | First sponsor: Sen. Pierce
Others: Rep. Jones, Rep. Pancrazi, Sen. Aguirre, Sen. S. Allen |
Single-List Comments: SUPPORT |
2/16 from Senate nat res-inf do pass. |
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| S1316: NATURAL WATERCOURSES; PRIOR LAND USE | The list of requirements whereby a water channel may be permitted to be used as a location for an underground storage facility is expanded to include that the new use does not interfere with lawful uses of the channel, including land uses that existed prior to the issuance of the underground storage facility permit. | First sponsor: Sen. S. Allen |
Single-List Comments: NEUTRAL |
2/1 referred to Senate nat res-inf. |
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| S1355: WATER USE ASSESSMENT | A water assessment fee is charged for water delivered to customers of municipal water delivery systems, irrigated agricultural land or parcels greater than 10 acres where there is an industrial use of water. A civil penalty of up to $1000 per day is imposed for non-compliance. Revenues are continuously appropriated to the Dept of Water Resources for any statutory purpose as contained in A.R.S. Title 45 (waters). | First sponsor: Sen. Pierce
Others: Sen. Aguirre, Sen. Alvarez, Sen. Garcia |
Single-List Comments: OPPOSE (AS OF NOW) |
2/3 referred to Senate nat res-inf, appro. |
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| S1356 (Chapter 168): WATER BANK; EXCESS C.A.P. WATER | The Arizona Water Banking Authority is authorized to obtain and store or replenish 'excess' Central Arizona Project water supplies (defined) that are made available by the Central Arizona Water Conservancy District. Effective April 26, 2010. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR. | First sponsor: Sen. Pierce
Others: Sen. Alvarez |
Single-List Comments: SUPPORT |
4/26 signed by governor. Chap. 168, Laws 2010. |
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| S1359 (Chapter 282): WATER RESOURCES DEPT; FUND | Revenue derived from various fees charged by the Dept of Water Resources is deposited in the newly established Water Resources Fund and must be used to carry out any statutory purpose as contained in A.R.S. Title 45 pertaining to waters. Monies in the fund may not be appropriated or transferred by the Legislature to fund the general obligations of the state. Also expands the allowable uses of the Dam Repair Fund. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR. | First sponsor: Sen. Pierce
Others: Rep. Antenori, Rep. Ash, Rep. Boone, Rep. Brown, Rep. Burges, Rep. Cloves Campbell, Rep. Chabin, Rep. Court, Rep. Deschene, Rep. Farley, Rep. Fleming, Rep. Goodale, Rep. Gowan, Rep. Heinz, Rep. Jones, Rep. Konopnicki, Rep. Lopes, Rep. Mason, Rep. McComish, Rep. McGuire, Rep. Meyer, Rep. Meza, Rep. Miranda, Rep. Pancrazi, Rep. Pratt, Rep. Reagan, Rep. Schapira, Rep. Stevens, Rep. Tobin, Rep. Young Wright, Sen. Aguirre, Sen. Alvarez, Sen. Burns, Sen. Cheuvront, Sen. Garcia, Sen. Nelson, Sen. Verschoor |
Single-List Comments: OPPOSE |
5/7 signed by governor. Chap. 282, Laws 2010. |
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| S1368: SOLID WASTE; PRIVATE ENTERPRISE | No municipality may prohibit or restrain a private enterprise from delivering recycling or solid waste management services within the municipal boundaries. Previously, cities with a population of less than 60,000 were exempt from this prohibition. Language stating it shall not be considered an unreasonable restraint if the municipality has at least seven companies performing services exclusively in different areas is deleted. | First sponsor: Sen. Gould |
Single-List Comments: MONITOR |
2/3 referred to Senate nat res-inf. |
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| S1400: IRRIGATION GRANDFATHERED RIGHTS; DUST CONTROL | In an active management area, a person holding a certificate of irrigation grandfathered rights has the right to use groundwater in excess of the allowable quantity in order to comply with dust control requirements imposed by the state or any county. | First sponsor: Sen. C. Gray
Others: Rep. Jones, Sen. Aguirre, Sen. S. Allen, Sen. Gould, Sen. Nelson, Sen. Pearce |
Single-List Comments: SUPPORT |
2/22 Senate nat res-inf held. |
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| S1401: PLASTIC PRODUCTS; STANDARDIZED LABELING | Prohibits marketing, distributing, or selling plastic products or packaging as biodegradable, compostable or degradable unless the product is verified to meet those claims by sound scientific testing. Violations are considered an unlawful trade practice and are subject to enforcement under consumer fraud statutes. | First sponsor: Sen. C. Gray | 2/23 Senate com-econ FAILED 1-6. |
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| S1407: STATE LAND LEASES; TERM; APPEAL | State land, formerly subject to lease only for grazing purposes, may also be leased for agricultural purposes. The term of the lease is 10 years (previously: up to 10 years). Establishes notice requirements and opportunity for appeal for agricultural or grazing leases that are not renewed, if the lessee has substantially complied with the lease terms and the land remains classified for agricultural or grazing purposes. Applicable to new leases and renewals of existing leases after the effective date of this legislation. | First sponsor: Sen. Melvin
Others: Rep. Gowan, Rep. Pratt, Rep. Stevens, Sen. S. Allen, Sen. Pierce |
2/15 Senate nat res-inf held. |
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| S1408 (Chapter 82): AGRICULTURAL BEST MANAGEMENT; DUST; DISTRICTS | To qualify for an agricultural general permit in those parts of the Phoenix metro area that became regulated for PM-10 particulate emissions subsequent to June 1, 2009, the list of best practices that must be complied with is expanded to include activities of an irrigation district related to canals and unpaved roads. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR. | First sponsor: Sen. Melvin
Others: Rep. Gowan, Rep. Pratt, Rep. Stevens, Sen. S. Allen, Sen. Pierce |
4/16 signed by governor. Chap. 82, Laws 2010. |
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| S1412: DAIRY FARMS; ZONING; AGRICULTURAL PURPOSE | Feeding pens, feed lots, and feed areas that are part of an ongoing dairy operation are agricultural in nature and are not subject to special zoning regulations and restrictions. | First sponsor: Sen. Nelson | 2/15 Senate nat res-inf held. |
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| S1414: MULTI-COUNTY WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS; ENERGY | Multi-county water conservation districts may acquire power, generation, and transmission resources of every kind necessary or convenient for the use and purposes of the district. (Formerly, districts were authorized to acquire “electricity or other forms of energy necessary for the operation of the central Arizona project”). | First sponsor: Sen. Nelson | 2/4 referred to Senate nat res-inf. |
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| S1445 (Chapter 171): GROUNDWATER TRANSPORTATION; BIG CHINO SUB-BASIN | Regulations regarding the transportation of groundwater from the Big Chino sub-basin of the Verde River groundwater basin are changed. The former limit of 14,000 acre feet per year that had been permitted to be withdrawn from the sub-basin is reduced to 8,068 acre feet, and the circumstances under which the withdrawal is permitted are changed to state that any municipality in the Prescott Active Management Area may receive the water (formerly, only Prescott) if it relinquishes an amount from its Central Arizona Project allocation and if the municipality enters into a federally approved water settlement with an Indian tribe. In any year in which a municipality delivers more than 231 acre feet of water to an Indian tribe within the Prescott Active Management Area, the municipality may withdraw and transport additional groundwater from the Big Chino sub-basin in the same amount that what was delivered to the tribe exceeds 231 acre feet. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR. | First sponsor: Sen. Pierce
Others: Sen. Burns, Sen. Nelson |
4/26 signed by governor. Chap. 171, Laws 2010. |
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| SCR1019: TECH CORRECTION; STATE TRUST LANDS | Proposes a minor change in Title X, Section 4, of the state Constitution related to the sale of state trust land. Apparent striker bus for a ballot proposition. | First sponsor: Sen. Nelson | 1/19 referred to Senate rules only. |
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| SCR1050: GREENHOUSE EMISSIONS; LEGISLATIVE AUTHORITY | The 2010 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend Title 41 (state government) of Arizona Revised Statutes to reserve to the Legislature the authority to regulate anthropogenic (human caused) emissions of greenhouse gases and substances produced by mechanical or chemical processes, including agricultural operations and waste operations. This act may be referred to as the "Freedom to Breathe Act." AS PASSED SENATE. | First sponsor: Sen. S. Allen
Others: Sen. Gould, Sen. C. Gray, Sen. Huppenthal, Sen. Melvin, Sen. Pearce, Sen. Verschoor |
Single-List Comments: OPPOSE |
3/30 referred to House env. |
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