Minutes of Committee on Commerce — Arizona State Senate, 55th Legislature (March 23, 2022)

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These are the minutes of the Arizona State Senate Committee on Commerce for March 23, 2022, 55th Legislature, Second Regular Session, with Senator J.D. Mesnard as Chairman and Senator Michelle Ugenti-Rita as Vice-Chairman. Chairman Mesnard called the meeting to order at 3:23 p.m., and it adjourned at 6:53 p.m. HB 2014 (safety features; autonomous vehicles; prohibitions) received DO PASS AMENDED/STRIKE EVERYTHING on a roll call vote of 8-0-1. HB 2657 (forced labor; manufactured goods) received DO PASS AMENDED, and HCR 2031 (employee benefits; compensation; state preemption) received DO PASS, each on a vote of 5-3-1. The minutes also record recommended confirmations of nominees including Louis Dettorre as Commissioner of the Arizona Department of Real Estate.

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ARIZONA STATE SENATE
55TH LEGISLATURE
SECOND REGULAR SESSION

MINUTES OF COMMITTEE ON
COMMERCE

DATE: March 23, 2022 TIME: 2:00 P.M. ROOM: SHR 1

CHAIRMAN: Senator J.D. Mesnard VICE-CHAIRMAN: Senator Michelle Ugenti-Rita

ANALYST: Jason Theodorou

ATTENDANCE BILLS

Committee Members Pr Ab Ex Bill Number Disposition
Senator Borrelli X HB 2014 DPA/SE
Senator Bowie X HB 2024 DP
Senator Gabaldon X HB 2657 DPA
Senator Hatathlie X HB 2674 DP
Senator Livingston X HB 2747 DP
Senator Pace X HCR 2031 DP
Senator Terán X
Senator Ugenti-Rita, Vice-Chairman X
Senator Mesnard, Chairman X

EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS

Name Position Recommendation
Joseph Pennington Member, Arizona State Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts CONFIRMATION
Commission
Scott Fletcher Member, Arizona State Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts CONFIRMATION
Commission
Lemuel David Cannon Member, State Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers CONFIRMATION
Paul David Member, State Liquor Board CONFIRMATION
Tracy Olson Member, Arizona Racing Commission CONFIRMATION
Louis Dettorre Commissioner, Arizona Department of Real Estate CONFIRMATION
Robert Kennedy Member, Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority CONFIRMATION

Members of the public may access a livestream of the meeting here:
https://www.azleg.gov/videoplayer/?clientID=6361162879&eventID=2022031111
Chairman Mesnard called the meeting to order at 3:23 p.m. and attendance was noted.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Senator Mesnard stated that without objection, the minutes of March 16, 2022 were
approved.

CONSIDERATION OF BILLS

HB 2014 - safety features; autonomous vehicles; prohibitions (now: autonomous vehicles;
safety features; prohibitions) – DO PASS AMENDED/STRIKE EVERYTHING

Caila Young, Commerce Committee Intern, explained the 6-page Mesnard strike everything
amendment to HB 2014 dated 03/17/2022 at 03:34 p.m. (Attachment A).

Representative Kavanagh, bill sponsor, further explained the strike everything amendment and
answered a question posed by the Committee.

Peter Wolf, Best Friends Animal Society, testified in support of the strike everything amendment
and answered questions posed by the Committee.

Dr. Steve Hansen, President, Arizona Humane Society, testified in support of the strike everything
amendment.

Ms. Young answered a question posed by the Committee.

Dr. Hansen answered a question posed by the Committee.

Dr. Jennifer Conrad, Director, The Paw Project Team, testified in support of the strike everything
amendment.

Susie Stevens, Arizona Veterinary Medical Association, testified in opposition to the strike
everything amendment.

Wayne Anderson, representing himself, testified in opposition to the strike everything amendment
and answered questions posed by the Committee.

Michael Ames, representing himself, testified in opposition to the strike everything amendment and
referenced an email dated March 22, 2022 which was electronically distributed to the Committee
(Attachment B).

Dr. Conrad returned to the podium and answered questions posed by the Committee.

Dr. Hansen made additional comments.

Ms. Stevens answered additional questions posed by the Committee.

Representative Shah testified in support of the strike everything amendment.

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Senator Ugenti-Rita moved HB 2014 receive a DO PASS recommendation.

Senator Ugenti-Rita moved the 6-page Mesnard strike everything amendment to
HB 2014 dated 03/17/2022 at 03:34 p.m. (Attachment A) be ADOPTED. The motion
CARRIED by voice vote.

Senator Ugenti-Rita moved HB 2014 AS AMENDED, receive a DO PASS
recommendation. The motion CARRIED with a roll call vote of 8-0-1 (Attachment 1).

Senators Hatathlie and Terán explained their votes.

HB 2747 - wholesale real estate buyers; disclosure – DO PASS

Jason Theodorou, Commerce Committee Analyst, explained HB 2747.

Representative Espinoza, bill sponsor, further explained HB 2747.

Tom Farley, Arizona Association of Realtors, testified in support of HB 2747 and answered
questions posed by the Committee.

Chris Palomino, representing himself, testified in support of HB 2747 and answered questions
posed by the Committee.

Representative Espinoza offered closing comments.

Senator Ugenti-Rita moved HB 2747 receive a DO PASS recommendation. The
motion CARRIED with a roll call vote of 7-0-2 (Attachment 2).

HB 2024 - alkaline hydrolysis; facilities; operators; licensure – DO PASS

Jason Theodorou, Commerce Committee Analyst, explained HB 2024 and answered a question
posed by the Committee.

Representative Udall, bill sponsor, further explained HB 2024 and answered questions posed by
the Committee.

Senator Ugenti-Rita moved HB 2024 receive a DO PASS recommendation. The
motion CARRIED with a roll call vote of 6-1-2 (Attachment 3).

EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS

Caila Young, Commerce Committee Intern, gave an overview of the Arizona State Boxing and Martial
Arts Commission, State Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers, State Liquor Board, Arizona
Racing Commission, Arizona Department of Real Estate and the Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority.

Scott Fletcher - Member, Arizona State Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts Commission –
CONFIRMATION RECOMMENDED

Scott Fletcher reviewed his resume.

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Senator Ugenti-Rita moved that the Senate Commerce Committee recommend to
the full Senate the CONFIRMATION of Scott Fletcher to the Arizona State Boxing
and Mixed Martial Arts Commission. The motion CARRIED with a roll call vote
of 7-0-2 (Attachment 4).

Joseph Pennington - Member, Arizona State Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts Commission –
CONFIRMATION RECOMMENDED

Senator Ugenti-Rita moved that the Senate Commerce Committee recommend to
the full Senate the CONFIRMATION of Joseph Pennington to the Arizona State
Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts Commission. The motion CARRIED with a roll call
vote of 7-0-2 (Attachment 5).

Lemuel David Cannon - Member, State Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers –
CONFIRMATION RECOMMENDED

Lemuel Cannon reviewed his resume and answered questions posed by the Committee.

Senator Ugenti-Rita moved that the Senate Commerce Committee recommend to
the full Senate the CONFIRMATION of Lemuel Cannon to the State Board of Funeral
Directors and Embalmers. The motion CARRIED with a roll call vote of 7-0-2
(Attachment 6).

Paul David - Member, State Liquor Board – CONFIRMATION RECOMMENDED

Paul David reviewed his resume and answered questions posed by the Committee.

Senator Ugenti-Rita moved that the Senate Commerce Committee recommend to
the full Senate the CONFIRMATION of Paul David to the State Liquor Board. The
motion CARRIED with a roll call vote of 8-0-1 (Attachment 7).

Tracy Olson - Member, Arizona Racing Commission – CONFIRMATION RECOMMENDED

Tracy Olson reviewed her resume.

Senator Ugenti-Rita moved that the Senate Commerce Committee recommend to
the full Senate the CONFIRMATION of Tracy Olson to the Arizona Racing
Commission. The motion CARRIED with a roll call vote of 8-0-1 (Attachment 8).

Louis Dettorre - Commissioner, Arizona Department of Real Estate – CONFIRMATION
RECOMMENDED

Louis Dettorre reviewed his resume.

Senator Ugenti-Rita moved that the Senate Commerce Committee recommend to
the full Senate the CONFIRMATION of Louis Dettorre as Commissioner to the
Arizona Department of Real Estate. The motion CARRIED with a roll call vote of
8-0-1 (Attachment 9).

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Robert Kennedy - Member, Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority – CONFIRMATION
RECOMMENDED

Senator Ugenti-Rita moved that the Senate Commerce Committee recommend to
the full Senate the CONFIRMATION of Robert Kennedy to the Arizona Sports and
Tourism Authority. The motion CARRIED with a roll call vote of 8-0-1
(Attachment 10).

CONSIDERATION OF BILLS (continued)

HB 2674 - municipal zoning; by right housing (now: housing supply study committee) –
DO PASS

Caila Young, Commerce Committee Intern, explained HB 2674.

Spencer Kamps, Home Builders Association of Central Arizona, testified in support of HB 2674.

Jake Hinman, Arizona Multihousing Association, testified in support of HB 2674.

Senator Ugenti-Rita moved HB 2674 receive a DO PASS recommendation. The
motion CARRIED with a roll call vote of 8-0-1 (Attachment 11).

Senator Mesnard explained his vote.

HB 2657 - forced labor; manufactured goods – DO PASS AMENDED

Jason Theodorou, Commerce Committee Analyst, explained HB 2657 and the 20-line Mesnard
amendment to HB 2657 dated 03/22/2022 at 02:51 p.m. (Attachment C).

Representative Hoffman, bill sponsor, further explained HB 2657.

Michelle Ahlmer, Arizona Retailers Association, testified as neutral on HB 2657 and answered
questions posed by the Committee.

Senator Ugenti-Rita moved HB 2657 receive a DO PASS recommendation.

Senator Ugenti-Rita moved the 20-line Mesnard amendment to HB 2657 dated
03/22/2022 at 02:51 p.m. (Attachment C) be ADOPTED. The motion CARRIED by
voice vote.

Senator Ugenti-Rita moved HB 2657 AS AMENDED, receive a DO PASS
recommendation. The motion CARRIED with a roll call vote of 5-3-1
(Attachment 12).

HCR 2031 - employee benefits; compensation; state preemption – DO PASS

Caila Young, Commerce Committee Intern, explained HCR 2031.

Dan Bogert, Arizona Restaurant Association, testified in support of HCR 2031 and answered
questions posed by the Committee.
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Tom Savage, League of Arizona Cities and Towns, testified in opposition to HCR 2031 and
answered questions posed by the Committee.

Eleazar Martinez, representing himself, testified in opposition to HCR 2031 and answered a
question posed by the Committee.

Alicia Contreras, representing herself, testified in opposition to HCR 2031.

Lena Avalos, representing herself, testified on behalf of her mother Sylvia Avalos who is in
opposition to HCR 2031.

Stephanie Maldonado, representing herself, testified in opposition to HCR 2031.

Todd Madeksza, City of Flagstaff, testified in opposition to HCR 2031 and answered questions
posed by the Committee.

Hugo Polanco, Arizona Center for Empowerment, testified in opposition to HCR 2031.

Alex Garcia, Arizona Center for Empowerment, testified in opposition to HCR 2031.

Mr. Bogert answered additional questions posed by the Committee.

Senator Ugenti-Rita moved HCR 2031 receive a DO PASS recommendation. The
motion CARRIED with a roll call vote of 5-3-1 (Attachment 13).

Senators Gabaldon, Hatathlie, Pace, Ugenti-Rita, Livingston, Terán and Mesnard explained their
votes.

Attached are forms noting the individuals who submitted a Speaker Slip on the legislation
(Attachment D).

Attached is a list noting the individuals who registered their positions on the agenda items
(Attachment E).

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:53 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Tracey Gardner
Committee Secretary

(Audio recordings and attachments are on file in the Secretary of the Senate’s Office/Resource Center, Room 115. Audio
archives are available at http://www.azleg.gov)

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