Minutes of Committee on Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency, February 5, 2025

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Minutes of the Arizona State Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency for February 5, 2025, with Senator Shawnna Bolick as Chairman and Senator Frank Carroll as Vice-Chairman. The minutes record approval of the January 29, 2025 minutes and committee action on SB 1214, SB 1229, SB 1235, SB 1286, SB 1348, SB 1352 and SB 1353. SB 1214, SB 1352 and SB 1353 received DO PASS AMENDED recommendations on Bolick amendments dated 02/04/2025, and the others received DO PASS. Roll call votes included 7-0-0 on SB 1348 and 6-0-1 on SB 1286. Witnesses who testified included the Arizona Pharmacy Association, Arizona Medical Association and League of Arizona Cities and Towns.

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                          ARIZONA STATE SENATE
                                     57TH LEGISLATURE
                                  FIRST REGULAR SESSION

                             MINUTES OF COMMITTEE ON
                   REGULATORY AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY

 DATE: February 5, 2025                   TIME: 9:00 A.M.                    ROOM: SHR 109

 CHAIRMAN: Senator Shawnna Bolick         VICE-CHAIRMAN:       Senator Frank Carroll

 ANALYST:      Jason Theodorou



 ATTENDANCE                                            BILLS


 Committee Members                   Pr     Ab    Ex    Bill Number             Disposition
 Senator Epstein                     X                  SB 1214                 DPA
 Senator Fernandez                   X                  SB 1229                 DP
 Senator Leach                       X                  SB 1235                 DP
 Senator Ortiz                       X                  SB 1286                 DP
 Senator Payne                       X                  SB 1348                 DP
 Senator Carroll, Vice-chairman      X                  SB 1352                 DPA
 Senator Bolick, Chairman            X                  SB 1353                 DPA




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Chairman Bolick called the meeting to order at 9:08 a.m. and attendance was noted.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

      Senator Bolick stated that without objection, the minutes of January 29, 2025 were
      approved as distributed.

CONSIDERATION OF BILLS

SB 1214 – pharmacists; independent testing; treatment – DO PASS AMENDED

Kati Pratt, Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency Assistant Research Analyst, explained
SB 1214 and the 4-page Bolick amendment to SB 1214 dated 02/04/2025 at 02:49 p.m. (Attachment A).

Dianne McCallister, Arizona Pharmacy Association, testified in support of SB 1214 and answered
questions posed by the Committee.

Pamela S. Murphy, Pediatrician, Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP),
testified in opposition to SB 1214 and answered questions posed by the Committee.

Dawn Gerber, representing self, testified in support of SB 1214 and answered questions posed
by the Committee.

Amanda Sheinson, Arizona Medical Association, testified in opposition to SB 1214 and answered
questions posed by the Committee.

The Committee offered comments.

Michelle Ahlmer, Arizona Retailers Association, testified in support of SB 1214.

      Senator Carroll moved SB 1214 with a DO PASS recommendation.

      Senator Carroll moved the 4-page Bolick amendment to SB 1214 dated 02/04/2025 at
      02:49 p.m. (Attachment A) be ADOPTED. The motion CARRIED by voice vote.

      Senator Carroll moved SB 1214 AS AMENDED receive a DO PASS recommendation. The
      motion CARRIED with a roll call vote of 5-2-0 (Attachment 1).

Senators Epstein, Fernandez, Ortiz and Payne explained their votes.

SB 1235 – health profession regulatory boards; membership – DO PASS

Jason Theodorou, Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency Research Analyst,
explained SB 1235.

Senator Shamp, bill sponsor, further explained SB 1235 and answered questions posed by the
Committee.


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Amanda Sheinson, Arizona Medical Association, testified in opposition to SB 1235 and answered
questions posed by the Committee.

Mr. Theodorou answered questions posed by the Committee.

      Senator Carroll moved that SB 1235 be returned with a DO PASS recommendation.
      The motion CARRIED with a roll call vote of 4-3-0 (Attachment 2).

Senator Fernandez explained his vote.

SB 1286 – counties; board; administrative review; approval – DO PASS

Jenn Ramirez-Mendoza, Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency Research Intern,
explained SB 1286.

Michael Racy, Pima County, testified in support of SB 1286 and answered questions by the
Committee.

Senator Gowan, bill sponsor, further explained SB 1286 and answered questions posed by the
Committee.

      Senator Carroll moved that SB 1286 be returned with a DO PASS recommendation.
      The motion CARRIED with a roll call vote of 6-0-1 (Attachment 3).

SB 1348 – state fire marshal; phased permitting – DO PASS

Kati Pratt, Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency Assistant Research Analyst, explained
SB 1348.

Senator Gowan, bill sponsor, further explained SB 1348.

Dante Mitchell, Legislative Liaison, Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management,
testified as neutral on SB 1348 and answered questions posed by the Committee.

      Senator Carroll moved that SB 1348 be returned with a DO PASS recommendation.
      The motion CARRIED with a roll call vote of 7-0-0 (Attachment 4).

Senator Epstein explained her vote.

SB 1352 – rezoning; administrative act; referral prohibited – DO PASS AMENDED

Jason Theodorou, Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency Research Analyst, explained
SB 1352 and the 12-page Bolick amendment to SB 1352 dated 02/04/2025 at 01:52 p.m. (Attachment B).

Senator Gowan, bill sponsor, further explained SB 1352.

Chris Camacho, President and CEO, Greater Phoenix Economic Council, testified in support of
SB 1352 and answered questions posed by the Committee.
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Senator Ortiz offered comments.

Mr. Camacho answered additional questions posed by the Committee.

Jana Granillo, representing self, testified in opposition to SB 1352.

Andrew Gould, AXON, testified in support of SB 1352 and answered questions posed by the
Committee.

      Senator Carroll moved SB 1352 with a DO PASS recommendation.

      Senator Carroll moved the 12-page Bolick amendment to SB 1352 dated 02/04/2025 at
      01:52 p.m. (Attachment B) be ADOPTED. The motion CARRIED by voice vote.

      Senator Carroll moved SB 1352 AS AMENDED receive a DO PASS recommendation. The
      motion CARRIED with a roll call vote of 5-2-0 (Attachment 5).

Senators Epstein, Ortiz, Carroll and Bolick explained their votes.

SB 1353 – municipal development; permits; review – DO PASS AMENDED

Jason Theodorou, Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency Research Analyst, explained
SB 1353 and the 14-page Bolick amendment to SB 1353 dated 02/04/2025 at 02:39 p.m. (Attachment C).

Senator Gowan, bill sponsor, further explained SB 1353 and answered questions posed by the
Committee.

Mr. Theodorou answered questions posed by the Committee.

Nick Ponder, City of Phoenix, League of Arizona Cities and Towns, testified in opposition to SB 1353
and answered questions posed by the Committee.

Spencer Kamps, Home Builders Association of Central Arizona, testified in support of SB 1353
and answered questions posed by the Committee.

Senator Gowan offered additional comments.

      Senator Carroll moved SB 1353 with a DO PASS recommendation.

      Senator Carroll moved the 14-page Bolick amendment to SB 1353 dated 02/04/2025 at
      02:39 p.m. (Attachment C) be ADOPTED. The motion CARRIED by voice vote.

      Senator Carroll moved SB 1353 AS AMENDED receive a DO PASS recommendation. The
      motion CARRIED with a roll call vote of 4-3-0 (Attachment 6).

Senators Epstein and Leach explained their votes.



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SB 1229 – planning; home design; restrictions; prohibition. – DO PASS

Jason Theodorou, Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency Research Analyst, explained
SB 1229 and answered questions posed by the Committee.

Senator Bolick, bill sponsor, further explained SB 1229 and answered questions posed by the
Committee.

Eric Orsborn, Mayor, City of Buckeye, testified in opposition to SB 1229 and answered questions
posed by the Committee.

Senator Fernandez offered comments.

Mayor Orsborn answered additional questions posed by the Committee.

Jake Hinman, Arizona Neighborhood Project, testified in support of SB 1229 and answered
questions posed by the Committee.

The Committee offered comments.

Mr. Hinman answered additional questions posed by the Committee.

Nick Ponder, League of Arizona Cities and Towns, testified in opposition to SB 1229 and answered
questions posed by the Committee.

Trevor Malzewski, representing self, testified in support of SB 1229 and answered questions posed by
the Committee.

Carol Ayotte, representing self, testified in opposition to SB 1229 and answered questions posed by
the Committee.

David Morris, Americans for Prosperity of Arizona, testified in support of SB 1229 and answered
questions posed by the Committee.

Senator Epstein offered comments.

Mr. Morris answered additional questions posed by the Committee.

Spencer Kamps, Home Builders Association of Central Arizona, answered questions posed by the
Committee.

      Senator Carroll moved that SB 1229 be returned with a DO PASS recommendation.
      The motion CARRIED with a roll call vote of 5-2-0 (Attachment 7).

The Committee explained their votes.



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Attached is a list noting the individuals who registered their positions on the legislation (Attachment D).

Attached is a form noting the individual who submitted a Speaker slip on the legislation (Attachment E).

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:24 p.m.

                                                              Respectfully submitted,



                                                              Jennifer Benally
                                                              Committee Secretary

(Audio recordings and attachments are on file in the Secretary of the Senate’s Office/Resource Center, Room 115. Audio
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