Arizona House of Representatives Committee on Regulatory Oversight Report of Regular Meeting for March 25, 2025

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The report of the regular meeting of the Arizona House of Representatives Committee on Regulatory Oversight, Fifty-seventh Legislature, First Regular Session, held Tuesday, March 25, 2025, with Representative Chaplik as Chairman. The meeting convened at 2:14 P.M. and adjourned at 2:44 P.M. The report records do pass actions on SB1002, SB1003, SB1612 and SB1510, each by a vote of 3-2-0-0. Attachments include the agenda, a Request to Speak report listing members of the public who supported or opposed SB1002 with their comments, a fiscal note on SB 1510 on eliminating FTE Positions vacant for more than 150 days, and a roll call vote on SB 1510.

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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Fifty-seventh Legislature — First Regular Session

COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY OVERSIGHT

Report of Regular Meeting
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
House Hearing Room 4 — 2:00 P.M. or upon recess or adjournment of Floor

Convened: 2:14 P.M.
Recessed
Reconvened
Adjourned 2:44 P.M.

Members Present

Representative Contreras L
Representative Hernandez C
Representative Keshel

Representative Kolodin, Vice-Chairman
Representative Chaplik, Chairman

Agenda
Original Agenda — Attachment |

Request to Speak
Report — Attachment 2

Committee Attendance
Report — Attachment 3

Presentations

N/A

Committee Action
Bill Action
SB1002 DP
SB1003. DP
SB1612 DP
SB1510 DP

Members Absent

Vote

3-2-0-0
3-2-0-0
3-2-0-0
3-2-0-0

RECEIVED
CHIEF CLERKS OFFICE

MAR 26 2025

Attachments

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Stephanie Smith, Committee Secretary

March 25, 2025

(Original attachments on file in the Office of the Chief Clerk; video archives available at http://Awww.azleg.gov)

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Fifty-seventh Legislature - First Regular Session

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY OVERSIGHT

DATE Tuesday, March 25, 2025 ROOM HHR4 TIME 2:00 P.M. or upon recess or
adjournment of Floor

Members of the public may access a livestream of the meeting here:
https://www.azleg.gov/videoplayer/?clientID=6361 162879&eventID=2025031114

Members:
Representative Contreras L —__ Representative Keshel Representative Chaplik, Chairman
Representative Hernandez C Representative Kolodin, Vice-Chairman

Bills Short Title Strike Everything Title

SB1002 pronouns; biological sex; school policies
j DP (Kavanagh)

2-2-0-O GOV wid, RO, RULES

SB1003 pr public schools; restrooms; reasonable
accommodations

2 . 2 ~O- 0 (Kavanagh)
———. GOV _w/d, RO, RULES
SB1510 Dp P budget unit; vacant positions; reporting
(Finchem)
Z-2- & O RO, RULES

SB1612 : Pp document retention; proposals; donations

3 (Shope: Petersen)
3-5) O- O RO, RULES

ORDER OF BILLS TO BE SET BY THE CHAIRMAN

RA
03/19/2025

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Attachment /
Information Registered on the Request to Speak System

House Regulatory Oversight (3/25/2025)

SB1002, pronouns; biological sex: school policies

Testified as opposed:
Paul Bixler, representing self

Support:

Neil Thibodaux, representing self; Sydney Hay, representing self; Onita Davis, representing self; James Delton,
representing self; Mike Sullivan, representing self; Christine Maceri Genge, representing self; Dennis Beals,
representing self; Mark Logan, representing self; Cindy Sullivan, representing self; Theresa Logan, representing
self; Greg Kistler, representing self; Stephen Harris, representing self; Buffalo Rick Galeener, representing self;
James Adams, representing self; Susan Bolt, representing self; Linda Busam, representing self; Bridget Nelke,
representing self; Gary Saxhaug, representing self; Jamie Alford, representing self; Phyllis Lester, representing self;
Cara Kretz, representing self; Starr Costa, representing self; Donna Booth, representing self; Janis Schmidt,
representing self; Joseph Ward, representing self; deana corsa, representing self; Pam Throw, representing self;
Stephanie Fontanille, representing self

Oppose:

Katherine Warren, representing self; Noah-James Markham, representing self; kathleen mayer, representing self;
Dave Long, representing self; Erica Keppler, representing self; Laurence Wittig, representing self; Steve Ramos,
representing self; Gina Griffiths, representing self; Mary Pradelt, representing self; Steven Linder, representing self;
Judith Robbins, representing self; Ann Machek, representing self; Frank Machek, representing self; Kevin Brown,
representing self; Beverly Janowitz-Price, representing self; Theodora Schiro, representing self; Eve Shapiro,
representing self; Jeanne Casteen, representing self; Beatriz Urrea, representing self; Alisa McMahon, representing
self; Lisa Olson, representing self; Michael Fiflis, representing self; DOUG ARNOLD, representing self; Wes Oswald,
representing self; Christina Mollica, representing self; Carol Maas, representing self; Sherrilynn James,
representing self; Karen Cusano, representing self; Donita Ramos, representing self; William Parker, representing
self; Adena Bank, representing self; Mary Grove, representing self; Darrell Boomgaarden, representing self; Eileen
Garces, representing self; Katherine Doman Sheydayi, representing self; Heather Cates, representing self; Cynthia
Hans, representing self; Becky Sayler, representing self; Susan Morris, representing self; Robin LaVoie, representing
self; Maggie Huntington, representing self; Christine Keitges, representing self; Bobbie Howard, representing self;
Lawrence Peters, representing self; Barb Larson, representing self; Linda Reichert, representing self; Linda Edwards,
representing self; Kathy Fraser, representing self; Angela Shopmeyer, representing self; Jeri Dow, representing
self; Rachel Ventura, representing self; Stephanie Hammond, representing self; Janet Senf, representing self; Kathy
Pyner, representing self; Marilyn Coyle, representing self; Penny Boone, representing self; Ralph Meredith,
representing self; Gayle Meredith, representing self; Valerie Policastro Edie, representing self; Margaret Adams ,
representing self; Amy Etzkorn, representing self; Denise Romesburg, representing self; Mariette Francis,
representing self; Ruth Shea, representing self; Martha O'Connor, representing self; Kathleen Dubbs, representing
self; Mike Renaud, representing self; Jon Mannella, representing self; Sarah Harris, representing self; Nelson
Morgan, representing self; Frederick James, representing self; Judy Zimmet, representing self; Dieter Knecht,
representing self; Jodi Liggett, AMERICAN ASSN OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN, ARIZONA CENTER FOR WOMEN'S

Attachment Xx
ADVANCEMENT, CAMELBACK FAMILY PLANNING, NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN ARIZONA, Reproductive
Freedom For All Arizona; Rivko Knox, representing self; Christopher Cerrato, representing self; Rebecca Scotney,
representing self; Meredith Brown, representing self; Suzanne Zimmerman, representing self; Linda Cooke,
representing self; Christopher Cronin, representing self; Bart James, representing self; Jennifer Dawson,
representing self; Cynthia Wagner, representing self; Ruth Carter, representing self; Eric Kadel, representing self;
Stephen Flaaen, representing self; Lisa Koenig, representing self; Susan Phelps, representing self; Shana Tevlin,
representing self; Steve Gorman-Hackstadt, representing self; Linda Block, representing self; Mitchell Smith,
representing self; Paisley Rossetti, representing self; Marilyn Murov, representing self; Sarah Bihms LD29,
representing self; Carol Garnett, representing self; Sharon Ehrlich, representing self; Matthew Nelson, representing
self; Jillian Ryan, representing self; James Pangborn, representing self; lore dickey, representing self; Megan Date,
representing self; Melinda Bell, representing self; Andrea Anderson, representing self; Aaron Torrance,
representing self; Ann Lebert, representing self; Christine Sujak, representing self; JoAnn McCay, representing self;
Sharon Arnst, representing self; Kathleen Sauer, representing self; Angela Buer, representing self; Jeanne Hardie,
representing self; Judith Lohr, representing self; Crystal Bazarnic, representing self; Leslie Loomis, representing
self; Scott Moore, representing self; Margie Gomez, representing self; Marin Lersch, representing self; Cheryl
Benefield, representing self; Rebecca Haynes, representing self; Gary Townsend, representing self; Rachel
Baumgardner, representing self; Janice Counts, representing self; Greg Olszta, representing self; Karen Brown,
representing self; Jerrold Borchardt, representing self; Garyh Rulapaugh, representing self; Cassandra Morano,
representing self; Joseph Murray, representing self; Marlena Day, representing self; Deirdre MacDonald,
representing self; Emily Norton, representing self; William Yohey, representing self; Margaret Tinsley, representing
self; Mary-Jeanne Fincher, representing self; Jeri Goldblatt, representing self; James Lewison, representing self;
Marcella Deluca, representing self; Deborah Anderson, representing self; Sharon Perugini, representing self;
Stephen Coyle, representing self; Marie Helt, representing self; Terri Farneti, representing self; Michael
Weingarten, representing self; Jessica Soberanes, representing self; Denise Skalon, representing self; Barbara Jones,
representing self; Jan Allen, representing self; George Ehrlich, representing self; Michael Abrahamson,
representing self; RITA DEPUYDT, representing self; Helen Abrahamson, representing self; Ruth Porter-Tilman,
representing self; Michelle Carter, representing self; Lacy Bangert, representing self; Alexis Creighton, representing
self; Allen Brown, representing self; Jeannette Scoufos, representing self; Gina Gral, representing self; Lisa
Calderon, representing self; Joyce Howard, representing self; Larry Scoufos, representing self; Veronica Branscomb,
representing self; John Cummings, representing self; Nora Welsh, representing self; Barbara McGill, representing
self; Karolyn Switzer, representing self; Glenn Sollers, representing self; Donna Rugg, representing self; Linda
Meerow, representing self; Jill Anderson, representing self; Michael Pyska, representing self; Traci Garcia,
representing self; Nancee K Wood, representing self; William Bowlus-Root, representing self; Cheryl Cox,
representing self; Cindy Bieger , representing self; Mary Ganapol, representing self; Charlotte Lis, representing
self; Alicia Lucas, representing self; Loretta O'Connor, representing self; Kari Hull, representing self; Joseph
Alexander, representing self; Zinah Burke, representing self; Katherine Stitzer, representing self; Larry Thomas,
representing self; Erica Hansen, representing self; Janet Kerby, representing self; Jane Jackson, representing self;
Andrea Golfen, representing self; LaNara Hardy, representing self; Lance Shout, representing self; Carol West,
representing self; Theresa Ryan, representing self; Carol Stolte, representing self; Diane Hermann, representing
self; Alison Danis, representing self; Kathleen Schanus-Gohl, representing self; Leigh Emrick, representing self;
Aaron Essif, representing self; Patricia Johnson, representing self; Ariana Flores, representing self; Jeanmarie
Haney, representing self; Katie Rice, representing self; Alicia Messing, representing self; John Neville, representing
self; Eric Witherspoon, representing self; Tom Hermann, representing self; Diane McQueen, representing self;
Kathryn Anderson, representing self; VICKI DELIA, representing self; Joseph Johnson, representing self; Linda Paul,
representing self; Kathryn Dorn, representing self; Wilbliss Kim, representing self; Luis Oquendo, representing self;
Melanie Spatgen, representing self; Melissa Boyle, representing self; Sherri Johnson, representing self; Ted Dubin,
representing self

All Comments:

Christine Maceri Genge, Self: no more lies and respect parent's authority over their children; Stephen Harris, Self:
It is high time that schools stop this politically correct nonsense of addressing students by non-sensical or non-
applicable names; Bridget Nelke, Self: | support clearly stating that for children under age 18 birth gender is indeed
their gender without exception; Starr Costa, Self: | strongly support this common sense bill.; Joseph Ward, Self:
Schools should not hide a child's pronoun identification from their parents. Common sense.; deana corsa, Self: We
need to get this pronoun indoctrination out of our schools!; Katherine Warren, Self: Please stop with the HATE
BILLS.; Paul Bixler, Self: Please stop the attacks; kathleen mayer, Self: can't we just respect kids who want to be
their authentic selves? this is just enabling hatred against our most vulnerable kids; Erica Keppler, Self: This bill
bans calling someone what they want to be called, and deliberately makes schools hostile places for transgender
kids. It gives special rights to people who want to be abusive. This governmental abuse of innocent kids is
unconscionable.; Mary Pradelt, Self: Threatening teachers does nothing to improve our already poor hiring and
retention rates or to trust in our children that schools can be a safe place to be themselves; Judith Robbins, Self:
Respect students autonomy to be called a pronoun of their choosing.; Beatriz Urrea, Self: Prohibiting students
from coming out at school without also coming out at home will erode the trust and relationship between youth
and parents. The bill also further politicizes teachers, which deepens Arizona’s ongoing teacher retention crisis.;
Alisa McMahon, Self: Message from a voter: Devote your time to real problems, not culture wars.; Lisa Olson, Self:
This is a copy of a previously vetoed bill that would ban teachers from using a student’s chosen pronouns without
written parental permission if they differ from the student's biological sex. Why are politicians obsessed with
people's gender and sex?; Michael Fiflis, Self: Dangerous bill, leading to future problems for our children who are
or may be transitioning. It is also an unnecessary burden on teachers and other school personnel.; Wes Oswald,
Self: Please stop micromanaging teachers and let us do our jobs, as we are the experts in our field--not legislators.;
Adena Bank, Self: Coming out to parents is intimidating; coming out at school helps a student feel prepared to
come out to their parents, which helps strengthen the relationship. This politicizes teachers which hurts retention
and hiring.; Susan Morris, Self: Some parents are unwilling to listen to their kids' gender questioning or preferences.
Schools should be a safe place to be respected.; Lawrence Peters, Self: Interferes with trust & relationship between
youth & parents. Mean spirited attempt to silence differing voices. Children should be off limits and not be treated
as political fodder. Bill does nothing to better the daily lives of Arizonans; Linda Edwards, Self: Between families,
not legislators; Angela Shopmeyer, Self: The bill also further politicizes teachers, which deepens Arizona’s ongoing
teacher retention crisis.; Jeri Dow, Self: stop politicizing teachers.; Rachel Ventura, Self: This puts children in danger,
and further politicizes teachers, which deepens Arizona’s ongoing teacher retention crisis.; Stephanie Hammond,
Self: Families should be able to determine which pronouns their children use.; Kathy Pyner, Self: Allow locally
elected officials to make this determination.; Penny Boone, Self: NO. this invades student privacy.; Valerie
Policastro Edie, Self: absurd waste of legislative time- this is sanctioned BULLYING; Martha O'Connor, Self: This bill
targets trans students (who already face higher risk of harm) and politicizes teachers.A Cruel Bill.; Kathleen Dubbs,
Self: Senator Kavenagh, how did you get so mean? Have a little compassion.; Mike Renaud, Self: This bill is
dangerous: 1. This bill will hurt children. 2. The government has no business legislating identity. Each person's
identity is their own to define- this is especially important for youth.; Sarah Harris, Self: Copies a previously vetoed
bill. This politicizes teachers, which deepens Arizona’s ongoing teacher retention crisis. Overreaching.; Rivko Knox,
Self: Vetoed last year; will be vetoed again. Don't politicize teachers. Personal pronouns should not be addressed
by a bill in the Legislature!!!; Meredith Brown, Self: The legislature's intrusion into classrooms is already over the
top; this is just one more politicization of that overreach. Teachers are already overwhelmed with regulation and
paperwork, this is just one more reason for them to quit. VOTE NO!!!; Jennifer Dawson, Self: Previously vetoed.
Should be again.; Cynthia Wagner, Self: The bill also further politicizes teachers, which deepens Arizona’s ongoing
teacher retention crisis. Previously vetoed.; Stephen Flaaen, Self: Vote no.; Marilyn Murov, Self: Teachers care
about each student and if a he/she/or they pronoun allows a student to feel recognized and participate better why
ban this? AZ can't afford to lose more teachers due to these types of bills that do nothing to help educate future
leaders; Sarah Bihms LD29, Self: Banning teachers from using students' chosen pronouns without parental
permission undermines students' autonomy and creates barriers to inclusive education. This bill erodes trust and
worsens Arizona’s teacher retention crisis.; Carol Garnett, Self: | don't see any harm (only good) to the students
and their peers for allowing them to use their chosen pronoun. If parents have a good relationship with the
student, they already know about the choice.; Jillian Ryan, Self: Prohibiting students from coming out at school
without also coming out at home will erode the trust and relationship between youth and parents. The bill also
further politicizes teachers, which deepens Arizona’s ongoing teacher retention crisis.; lore dickey, Self: This bill is
ill-founded and only serves to further marginalize trans students.; Aaron Torrance, Self: Prohibiting students from
coming out at school without also coming out at home will erode the trust and relationship between youth and
parents. The bill also further politicizes teachers.; Sharon Arnst, Self: More government control over the individual,
don’t force such personal choices upon anyone: it should be personal to the student.g; Angela Buer, Self: This is a
copy of a previously vetoed bill that would ban teachers from using a student’s chosen pronouns without written
parental permission if they differ from the student's biological sex. Why are politicians obsessed with people's
gender and sex?; Crystal Bazarnic, Self: Let people exist! Vote no!; Margie Gomez, Self: This is a copy of a
previously vetoed bill that would ban teachers from using a student’s chosen pronouns without written parental
permission if they differ from the student's biological sex. Politicians are too obsessed with people's gender. VOTE
NO; Marin Lersch, Self: Young people deserve support. This law could erode the trust and relationship between
youth and parents their. The bill also further politicizes teachers, worsening our teacher retention crisis.; Rebecca
Haynes, Self: Coming out at school helps a student feel prepared to come out to their parents, which helps
strengthen the relationship. Prohibiting them from coming out at school without also coming out at home will
erode the trust and relationship.; Gary Townsend, Self: Prohibiting students from coming out at school without
also coming out at home will erode the trust and relationship between youth and parents. The bill also further
politicizes teachers, which deepens Arizona’s ongoing teacher retention crisis.; Rachel Baumgardner, Self: This
would be highly damaging to the mental health of trans/gender non-conforming youth.; Karen Brown, Self: This bill
extends a political prejudice into the classroom. It tells trans students that their identity does not matter. Vote
NO.; Joseph Murray, Self: The bill further politicizes teachers, which deepens Arizona’s ongoing teacher retention
crisis.; Margaret Tinsley, Self: This bill oversimplifies and imposes penalties in a very complex area; it fails to
recognize the convoluted relationships some children have with their parents. Please vote no on this bill and allow
this issue to be handled as privately as possible.; Mary-Jeanne Fincher, Self: Using someone's chosen pronouns is a
matter of simple respect. Don't make teachers disrespect their students.; Marcella Deluca, Self: We need to
protect our students and their teachers from this type of harassment.; Marie Helt, Self: A near copy of this bill was
previously vetoed; no reason to think this one won't also be. Only a few hateful legislators want this; no one else
does. Why declare war on a few defenseless students? And put teachers in the middle? No one wants this!!;
Michael Abrahamson, Self: Not a decision for schools to make; Helen Abrahamson, Self: Kids need our support in
all ways.; Lacy Bangert, Self: Unnecessary and inhumane. Just stop.; Alexis Creighton, Self: This would make schools
unsafe for LGBTQ+ youth.; Allen Brown, Self: | oppose SB1002. This bill politicizes teachers and erodes the trust
between teachers, students, and parents. Vote NO on SB1002.; Veronica Branscomb, Self: this is harmful to
children; John Cummings, Self: Unnecessary additional regulation/procedure; Karolyn Switzer, Self: Not again!
Students and teachers should be allowed to make their own decisions about things like pronouns. How in the
world does it hurt parents when they do? It sounds like one more attempt to disparage LGBTQ students.; Kari Hull,
Self: This is a freedom for our children. Leave them alone, let them be who they want to be. Get over yourselves!
The future is coming and it isn't defined by boy/girl. Human = Human.; Theresa Ryan, Self: This measure should not
be an issue for the legislature. This bill has already been vetoed.; Carol Stolte, Self: PUTS MORE BURDENS ON
TEACHERS WHO ARE ALREADY OVER BURDENED AND UNDERPAYED.; Patricia Johnson, Self: This bill was already
vetoed. Stop wasting everyone’s time; Jeanmarie Haney, Self: This is cruel. And mean. And ridiculous. It's just
pronouns! The Far-Right invented a problem that does not exist. Kids need to be who they are and acknowledged
as such. If they want to "come out" at school before doing so at home, that should be ok.; Katie Rice, Self: Schools
should be a place were students feel safe.; Alicia Messing, Self: We need to work to keep schools as safe places for
students and to stop the politicization of gender identity.; John Neville, Self: This is none of your business.; Linda
Paul, Self: Let schools make decisions on their own. They're the trained professionals - not untrained legislators.;
Kathryn Dorn, Self: This is a petty, cruel, child-harming piece of transphobic drivel. To any supporters: please ask
yourselves (honestly, not with an eye towards political scapegoating) what purpose could possibly be served by
NOT using a child's chosen pronouns?; Wilbliss Kim, Self: Our children are practicing lockdowns in case a mass
shooter kills them during school hours and where is the ban on this? Using pronouns and reflecting a gender a
child is empowered by only adds to their sense of safety, confidence, mental health.; Melanie Spatgen, Self: The
impact of legislating this is so minuscule that | don’t understand it. Why do you want to harm trans kids?

SB1003, public schools: restrooms; reasonable accommodations

Testified as opposed:
Paul Bixler, representing self

Support:

Neil Thibodaux, representing self; Sydney Hay, representing self; Shirley Dye, representing self; James Delton,
representing self; Cathy Schwanke, representing self; Mike Sullivan, representing self; Christine Maceri Genge,
representing self; Dennis Beals, representing self; Mark Logan, representing self; Cindy Sullivan, representing self;
Theresa Logan, representing self; Greg Kistler, representing self; Stephen Harris, representing self; Buffalo Rick
Galeener, representing self; James Adams, representing self; Susan Bolt, representing self; Linda Busam,
representing self; William & Mary Jurica, representing self; Debbie Joy, representing self; Bridget Nelke,
representing self; Gary Saxhaug, representing self; Jean Ferguson, representing self; Jamie Alford, representing
self; Sue Unverricht, representing self; Phyllis Lester, representing self; Vickie Parks, representing self; Cara Kretz,
representing self; Cherie Anello, representing self; Peter Anello, representing self; Lynne M Alcaraz, representing
self; Gary DeBerge, representing self; Earl Taylor, representing self; Starr Costa, representing self; Steve Hetsler,
representing self; Dale Brewer, representing self; Maria Lopez, representing self; Cynthia Finnegan, representing
self; Donna Booth, representing self; Carolyn Davidson, representing self; Daniel Spencer, representing self; Jane
Breakiron, representing self; Janis Schmidt, representing self; Cheri Raimonde, representing self; Charles Moffett,
representing self; Carrie Cox, representing self; Mary Jamsa, representing self; deana corsa, representing self; Roy
Scott Lassell, representing self; karen kimmel, representing self; Pam Throw, representing self; John Davidson,
representing self; conrad tolson, representing self; Kay Bateman, representing self; Cheryl Pardini, representing
self; Shay Cardell, representing self; Marge Heffnieder, representing self; Helen Fong, representing self; Ronald
Pardini, representing self; Stephanie Fontanille, representing self

Oppose:

Katherine Warren, representing self; Noah-James Markham, representing self; kathleen mayer, representing self;
Dave Long, representing self; Erica Keppler, representing self; Laurence Wittig, representing self; Steve Ramos,
representing self; Gina Griffiths, representing self; Mary Pradelt, representing self; Steven Linder, representing self;
Judith Robbins, representing self; Ann Machek, representing self; Peggie Jo Vincent, representing self; Frank
Machek, representing self; Maria Salvucci, representing self; Beverly Janowitz-Price, representing self; Theodora
Schiro, representing self; Jeanne Casteen, representing self; Beatriz Urrea, representing self; Lisa Olson,
representing self; Michael Fiflis, representing self; DOUG ARNOLD, representing self; Wes Oswald, representing
self; Christina Mollica, representing self; Cynthia Couture, representing self; Carol Maas, representing self;
Sherrilynn James, representing self; Dale Domzalski, representing self; Gary Goddard, representing self; Karen
Cusano, representing self; Donita Ramos, representing self; Adena Bank, representing self; Mary Grove,
representing self; Darrell Boomgaarden, representing self; Eileen Garces, representing self; Sarah Harris,
representing self; Mary Nelson, representing self; Nelson Morgan, representing self; Frederick James, representing
self; Katherine Doman Sheydayi, representing self; Devon Sloan, representing self; Judy Zimmet, representing self;
Dieter Knecht, representing self; Jodi Liggett, AMERICAN ASSN OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN, ARIZONA CENTER FOR
WOMEN'S ADVANCEMENT, CAMELBACK FAMILY PLANNING, NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN ARIZONA,
Reproductive Freedom For All Arizona; Barb Larson, representing self; Rivko Knox, representing self; Christopher
Cerrato, representing self; Rebecca Scotney, representing self; Meredith Brown, representing self; Valerie
Policastro Edie, representing self; Suzanne Zimmerman, representing self; Linda Cooke, representing self;
Christopher Cronin, representing self; Kathleen Dubbs, representing self; Bart James, representing self; Jennifer
Dawson, representing self; Cynthia Wagner, representing self; Claire Bickel, representing self; Susan Ordway,
representing self; Ruth Carter, representing self; Eric Kadel, representing self; Stephen Flaaen, representing self;
Susan Phelps, representing self; Lisa Koenig, representing self; Shana Tevlin, representing self; Steve Gorman-
Hackstadt, representing self; Linda Block, representing self; Mitchell Smith, representing self; Paisley Rossetti,
representing self; Gayle Meredith, representing self; Ralph Meredith, representing self; Marilyn Coyle,
representing self; Marilyn Murov, representing self; Sarah Bihms LD29, representing self; Carol Garnett,
representing self; Sharon Ehrlich, representing self; Matthew Nelson, representing self; Jillian Ryan, representing
self; Megan Date, representing self; Melinda Bell, representing self; Aaron Torrance, representing self; Ann Lebert,
representing self; Christine Sujak, representing self; Kathleen Sauer, representing self; Angela Buer, representing
self; Jeanne Hardie, representing self; Judith Lohr, representing self; Crystal Bazarnic, representing self; Leslie
Loomis, representing self; Karen Kaplan, representing self; Marin Lersch, representing self; Cheryl Benefield,
representing self; Kathy Pyner, representing self; Martha O'Connor, representing self; Rebecca Haynes,
representing self; Gary Townsend, representing self; Penny Boone, representing self; Pamela Chittenden,
representing self; Amy Etzkorn, representing self; Rachel Baumgardner, representing self; Janice Counts,
representing self; Greg Olszta, representing self; Karen Brown, representing self; Jerrold Borchardt, representing
self; Garyh Rulapaugh, representing self; Cassandra Morano, representing self; Margaret Adams , representing
self; Joseph Murray, representing self; Marlena Day, representing self; Deirdre MacDonald, representing self;
Emily Norton, representing self; Libby Stortz, representing self; Margaret Tinsley, representing self; Mary-Jeanne
Fincher, representing self; Shelly Hartman, representing self; James Lewison, representing self; Cathy Noga,
representing self; Marcella Deluca, representing self; Sharon Perugini, representing self; Stephen Coyle,
representing self; Marie Helt, representing self; Stephanie Hammond, representing self; Terri Farneti, representing
self; Ruth Porter-Tilman, representing self; Michael Weingarten, representing self; Denise Skalon, representing
self; Janet Senf, representing self; Barbara Jones, representing self; Kathy Fraser, representing self; Jan Allen,
representing self; George Ehrlich, representing self; Michael Abrahamson, representing self; RITA DEPUYDT,
representing self; Helen Abrahamson, representing self; Michelle Carter, representing self; Janie Smieszek,
representing self; Jane Johnson, representing self; Jeri Dow, representing self; Alexis Creighton, representing self;
Allen Brown, representing self; Jeannette Scoufos, representing self; Gina Gral, representing self; Lisa Calderon,
representing self; Joyce Howard, representing self; Larry Scoufos, representing self; Veronica Branscomb,
representing self; Heather Cates, representing self; John Cummings, representing self; Mark Giles, representing
self; Angela Shopmeyer, representing self; Bonnie Eckard, representing self; Thomas Scotney, representing self;
Maggie Huntington, representing self; Nora Welsh, representing self; Pam Spicer, representing self; Patricia
Markey, representing self; Barbara McGill, representing self; Karolyn Switzer, representing self; Glenn Sollers,
representing self; Becky Sayler, representing self; Ron Brinkman, representing self; Jill Anderson, representing self;
Michael Pyska, representing self; Traci Garcia, representing self; Nancee K Wood, representing self; William
Bowlus-Root, representing self; Cheryl Cox, representing self; Christine Keitges, representing self; Mary Ganapol,
representing self; Charlotte Lis, representing self; Alicia Lucas, representing self; Robin LaVoie, representing self;
Alice Christianson, representing self; Denise Romesburg, representing self; Loretta O'Connor, representing self;
Kari Hull, representing self; Joseph Alexander, representing self; Ruth Shea, representing self; Katherine Stitzer,
representing self; Larry Thomas, representing self; Elizabeth Woodhouse, representing self; Erica Hansen,
representing self; Janet Kerby, representing self; Karen Robbins, representing self; Andrea Golfen, representing
self; Lance Shout, representing self; Sandra Byron, representing self; Carol West, representing self; Brad Andersen,
representing self; Theresa Ryan, representing self; Roxanne Ereth, representing self; Carol Stolte, representing self;
Linda Edwards, representing self; Diane Hermann, representing self; Kathleen Schanus-Gohl, representing self;
Leigh Emrick, representing self; Cynthia Hans, representing self; Bobbie Howard, representing self; Aaron Essif,
representing self; Rachel Ventura, representing self; Linda Reichert, representing self; Mariette Francis,
representing self; Ariana Flores, representing self; Jeanmarie Haney, representing self; Katie Rice, representing
self; Alicia Messing, representing self; John Neville, representing self; Eric Witherspoon, representing self; Mary
Beth Tripp, representing self; Susan Penner, representing self; Rachel Shubitz, representing self; Tom Hermann,
representing self; Leslie Cox, representing self; Diane McQueen, representing self; Kathryn Anderson, representing
self; VICK] DELIA, representing self; Joseph Johnson, representing self; Lawrence Peters, representing self; Linda
Paul, representing self; Kathryn Dorn, representing self; Margaret Deming, representing self; Susan Morris,
representing self; Luis Oquendo, representing self; Kathleen Robbins, representing self; Sherri Johnson,
representing self; lore dickey, representing self; James Pangborn, representing self; Andrea Anderson, representing
self; JoAnn McCay, representing self; Sharon Arnst, representing self; Maninko - Albina Archer, representing self;
Scott Moore, representing self; Margie Gomez, representing self; Jeri Goldblatt, representing self; Deborah
Anderson, representing self; Patricia Kuvik, representing self; Jessica Soberanes, representing self; Lacy Bangert,
representing self; Donna Rugg, representing self; Linda Meerow, representing self; Cindy Bieger , representing
self; Zinah Burke, representing self; LaNara Hardy, representing self; Alison Danis, representing self; Patricia
Johnson, representing self; Jessica Couleur, representing self; Wilbliss Kim, representing self; Melanie Spatgen,
representing self; Melissa Boyle, representing self; Ted Dubin, representing self

All Comments:

Shirley Dye, Self: A very small minority of disabled or confused kid that are not willing to go to a restroom of their
biological sex should be able to use teachers restrooms instead. They should also be separated from kids not their
sex for overnight events.; Stephen Harris, Self: This is a common sense measure, given what has been happening in
our public schools.; Bridget Nelke, Self: Let's try this again to protect our children; Sue Unverricht, Self: Schools
ought provide accommodation to a student who does not want to use the bathroom of the opposite sex; Vickie
Parks, Self: Absolutely insane that men, especially, think they should be able to use women's bathrooms. can't
stand the stupidity - biological difference between men and women!; Dale Brewer, Self: | am a committeeman
PCRC. | ama father of 3 men, 2 grandchildren and 1 greatgrandchild and | am very concerned about the country
they will be living in when | am gone. | am a member of the National RNC, State RNC, Member Heritage
Foundation.; Maria Lopez, Self: As a Precinct and State Committeeman, i support allowing schools to make
reasonable accommodations for children; Daniel Spencer, Self: Protection for girl students.; Mary Jamsa, Self: This
bill allows each student to make their own choice based on their comfort level/belief. | support this bill.; Roy Scott
Lassell, Self: | fully support this bill. Sad that we need a bill to accommodate common sense.; Kay Bateman, Self:
LD28; Helen Fong, Self: Women/girls need their privacy In dressing rooms and showers away from voyeurs.;
Katherine Warren, Self: Another HATE BILL?; Paul Bixler, Self: Please let the school professionals handle this with
safety and dignity for our children.; kathleen mayer, Self: stop the hate against trans kids. what did they ever do to
you?; Erica Keppler, Self: Forcing transgender children to use restrooms they don’t identify with is degrading to
them and potentially dangerous. This mean spirited bill is just another attempt to harass innocent, harmless trans
kids. SB1003 hurts kids and solves nothing.; Peggie Jo Vincent, Self: This bill violates the US Constitution and Title
IX; Beatriz Urrea, Self: A federal court found that these policies violate the US Constitution and Title IX. Why this
obsession with trans kids? They don't harm anyone. Let them be.; Lisa Olson, Self: These policies violate the US
Constitution and Title IX. This is currently in the SCOTUS docket and was vetoed by Gov. Hobbs in 2023. She will
Veto again. | OPPOSE.; Michael Fiflis, Self: More illegal regulation inspired by currently popular, but unfounded
fears.; Christina Mollica, Self: As a parent of two public school students, | OPPOSE this bill.; Cynthia Couture, Self:
Allow school districts to decide this.; Gary Goddard, Self: I'm a Yavapai County registered voter.; Adena Bank, Self:
A federal court found that these policies violate the US Constitution and Title IX. Republican lawmakers passed an
identical bill in 2023, which the governor vetoed and should veto again.; Sarah Harris, Self: Such policies violate the
US Constitution and Title IX. A copy of this bill was already vetoed. Stop attacking and scrutinizing children.; Rivko
Knox, Self: Another ‘culture war' bill that was vetoed last last year & will be vetoed again. What is this ‘hang up'
with the minute number of trans students & which bathrooms they use!!!; Meredith Brown, Self: Good Grief, Rep
Kavanagh! Are you so frightened by someone who is not "normal" according to you that you have to subjugate
them to improper searches of their private parts? Live and let live, for pete's sake. VOTE NO!!!; Valerie Policastro
Edie, Self: Shame on you- this is BULLYING and dangerous; Kathleen Dubbs, Self: what is this obsession with
bathrooms?; Jennifer Dawson, Self: Violation of the US Constitution and Title IX. Vetoed before - should be again.;
Cynthia Wagner, Self: Anyone who “encounters” a trans person in a bathroom could file suit against public schools.
A federal court found that these policies violate the US Constitution and Title IX. Previously vetoed.; Stephen
Flaaen, Self: Vote no.; Marilyn Murov, Self: Being unable to use school facilities w/o undue scrutiny of your body -
humiliating and unconstitutional. These kinds of bans make trans people more prone to suicide. Schools are for
learning, not politicizing someone’s gender identity.; Sarah Bihms LD29, Self: Banning trans kids from using
appropriate bathrooms and facilities is discriminatory. It invades students' privacy and harms their mental health,
while creating unnecessary conflicts that have already been ruled unconstitutional.; Carol Garnett, Self: If
approved, it should apply to ALL schools and not just public. But, it is very harmful to kids and the administrations
of schools should se their own policies.; Jillian Ryan, Self: Trans kids wouldn’t be able to use any facilities at all
without undue scrutiny of their bodies; the bills calls that a "reasonable accommodation." Anyone who
“encounters” a trans person in a bathroom could file suit against public schools.; Aaron Torrance, Self: Drop the
culture war attacks on trans kids. Let's not legislate these issues, but try to foster kind solutions.; Angela Buer, Self:
These policies violate the US Constitution and Title IX. This is currently in the SCOTUS docket and was vetoed by
Gov. Hobbs in 2023. She will Veto again. | OPPOSE.; Crystal Bazarnic, Self: Terrible and perverted bill. Let people
exist. Vote no.; Marin Lersch, Self: Trans kids deserve support and understanding, and a place to feel safe. Not only
does a policy like this run counter to that, but it also violates the US Constitution and Title IX.; Kathy Pyner, Self:
Allow locally elected officials make these determinations. Private schools and public schools have very different
needs.; Martha O'Connor, Self: Trans and non-binary students would face bodily scrutiny, and public schools would
be exposed to lawsuits. Another Cruel bill.; Rebecca Haynes, Self: Trans kids wouldn’t be able to use any facilities
at all without undue scrutiny of their bodies; the bills calls that a "reasonable accommodation", which it is NOT.
Violates the Constitution and Title IX.; Gary Townsend, Self: A federal court found that these policies violate the US
Constitution and Title IX.; Penny Boone, Self: NO! This bill is written based on biological ignorance of the sponsor
who seems to have a creepy obsession about bathroom usage.; Karen Brown, Self: This bill would subject students
to a humiliating and degrading examination of their genitals. As a grandmother | find this bill to be a disgusting
overreach of a hateful and vengeful political movement.; Joseph Murray, Self: A federal court found that the
policies represented by this bill violate the US Constitution and Title IX; Deirdre MacDonald, Self: Stop waistline
time on stupid bills!; Margaret Tinsley, Self: This bill is dealing with an issue that involves very few people. Those
people would very much like not to be the object of legislation when they are doing nothing to justify legislation.
Please vote no on this bill.; Mary-Jeanne Fincher, Self: Trans kids have it hard enough - stop pushing them further
to the margins.; Shelly Hartman, Self: Goes against a person's constitutional rights.; Marcella Deluca, Self: Please
protect our trans students from this hateful and cruel agenda.; Marie Helt, Self: Similar laws already shot down in
federal court as unconstitutional. Horrible element of encouraging teachers and fellow students to "rat out" any
"violators." The whole law is entirely inhumane, as is this war on trans people, just to win a vote.; Stephanie
Hammond, Self: There should be a safe restroom for each person in a school to use.; Helen Abrahamson, Self: Let's
support our kids!; Janie Smieszek, Self: Violate the US constitution and Title IX; Jane Johnson, Self: This is a terrible.
Demonizing a transgender person is despicable. Do you know a transgender person? They are not evil. They do not
hurt anyone. My cousin is transgender and has suffered with the struggle of her gender since she was a little girl.;
Jeri Dow, Self: unconstitutional; Allen Brown, Self: | oppose $B1003. Trans kids wouldn’t be able to use any school
facilities without undue scrutiny of their bodies. This bill is invasive and unnecessary. Vote NO on SB1003.;
Karolyn Switzer, Self: Please stop weaponizing the law against LGBTQ students. Their preferences do not in any
way hurt the rest of us.; Alice Christianson, Self: It’s not that difficult for schools to make accommodations that
THEY deem appropriate for their school and their students.; Kari Hull, Self: Republican Kavanaugh really has a
fixation on this issue. When lam ina restaurant or bar and they only have one bathroom it is for all genders. That
is common sense and reasonable. That is the future for all people.; Elizabeth Woodhouse, Self: This bill
discriminates against transgender students who are already at high risk for bullying, suicide, drug use, and
depression.; Karen Robbins, Self: Violates US Constitution!; Brad Andersen, Self: The government should not
intrude into the personal lives of people especially when it comes to sexuality. This bill would require school
personnel to physically inspect the bodies of minor students. What could go wrong?; Theresa Ryan, Self: This is
government overreach.; Carol Stolte, Self: ALLOWS FOR INVASION OF A MINORS PRIVACY AND RIGHTS.; Linda
Edwards, Self: Bill might be headed for court; Aaron Essif, Self: Federal court found that these policies violate the
US Constitution and Title IX.; Rachel Ventura, Self: Stop making trans children out to be dangerous monsters. They
are just children; Jeanmarie Haney, Self: Ridiculous bill. Mean. Unconstitutional. State leaders are targeting our
children for being their authentic selves when there's so many other issues that they really should be focusing on.
Go get some REAL work done, Republicans!!!; Katie Rice, Self: Let people pee in peace.; Alicia Messing, Self: We
need to stop bullying school children especially based on their gender identity. This bill is cruel and unnecessary
and does not meet the goal of our educational system.; John Neville, Self: Why are you afraid of these children?
Why do you want to make their lives miserable?; Rachel Shubitz, Self: This is cruel and disgusting. These are
CHILDREN who deserve to be treated with respect and not subjected to scrutiny. They just want to live their lives
in a safe space.; Lawrence Peters, Self: Conservatives claim their views are silenced, then pillory choices that are
not understood. Tramples personal freedoms. Children should be off limits & not be treated as political fodder. Bill
does nothing to better the daily lives of Arizonans.; Kathryn Dorn, Self: To be clear: this is a violence-facilitating
attack on transgender children's physical and emotional health, written by a grown man who has gone out of his
way to hurt children for absolutely no "reason" but his own political ambitions. Gross.; Margaret Deming, Self:
This is pure discrimination. NO.; Susan Morris, Self: Not understanding transgender folks leads to judging them not
worthy of respect. Learn a little.; Kathleen Robbins, Self: | am a registered Yavapai County Voter and | oppose this
bill.; lore dickey, Self: This is discriminatory legislation.; Sharon Arnst, Self: Overreach into personal lives of already
insecure students, they would probably drop out: having a “witness” file suit against a school is outrageous and
humiliating and costly. Lay off personal choices!; Maninko - Albina Archer, Self: These policies violate the US
Constitution and Title IX. This is currently in the SCOTUS docket and was vetoed by Gov. Hobbs in 2023. She will
Veto again. | OPPOSE.; Margie Gomez, Self: These policies violate the US Constitution and Title IX. This is currently
in the SCOTUS docket and was vetoed by Gov. Hobbs in 2023. She will Veto again. VOTE NO.; Lacy Bangert, Self:
Unnecessary and inhumane. Just stop.; Alison Danis, Self: Who are these transgender bathroom bills meant to
help? Those who introduce these bills hide behind the cover of privacy and safety. In truth, they provide neither.
Instead, they stoke fear, discrimination, and bullying while promoting culture wars.; Patricia Johnson, Self: This bill
was vetoed in2023. Nothings changed except your obsession with anyone one..different than you; Wilbliss Kim,
Self: If getting rid of DEI means getting rid of accommodations, we know what this really is! There is not a single
case of harm caused by trans kids using bathrooms, showers, sleeping areas they feel safest in. This bill can harm
all our children if pass; Melanie Spatgen, Self: This is just a way to degrade transgender kids and solves no major
societal issues. AFAIK schools are handling this already and a law is not needed.

S$B1510, budget unit: vacant positions: reporting

Testified in support:

Katarina White, representing self

SB1612, document retention; proposals: donations

Support:

Shirley Dye, representing self; Mike Sullivan, representing self; Christine Maceri Genge, representing self; Mark
Logan, representing self; Cindy Sullivan, representing self; Theresa Logan, representing self; Stephen Harris,
representing self; Buffalo Rick Galeener, representing self; Susan Bolt, representing self; Linda Busam, representing
self; Bridget Nelke, representing self; Gary Saxhaug, representing self; Phyllis Lester, representing self; Starr Costa,
representing self; Donna Booth, representing self; Pam Throw, representing self; will humble, representing self

All Comments:

Shirley Dye, Self: Croneyism & nepotism have been a problem for years. In order to make fair and professional for
RFPs or requests for grants, should not have conflicts on interest by those involved.; Stephen Harris, Self: Designed
to fight conflict of interest issues. We need transparency!; Bridget Nelke, Self: this is a good start but should
INCLUDE this standard for the legislature as well no?; will humble, Self: This is a common-sense government
accountability bill to ensure procurements of state funds are above board - plus it makes no sense for AHCCCS to
be exempt from the state procurement code (they have the biggest contracts in state government!)
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Fifty-seventh Legislature

First Regular Session
Senate: ED DP 4-2-1-0 | 3™ Read 17-12-1-0

SB1002: pronouns; biological sex; school policies
Sponsor: Senator Kavanagh, LD 3
Committee on Regulatory Oversight

Overview

Prohibits a school district or charter school (public school) employee or independent
contractor (employee) from knowingly addressing a student by a pronoun that differs from
the one that aligns with the student's biological sex or a first name that differs from the
student's official school records without parental permission.

History
A person enrolling a pupil for the first time in a particular school district or private school

must provide a certified copy of the pupil's birth certificate or other reliable proof of the pupil's
identity and age. The submitted documentation must be photocopied and placed in the pupil's
school file. The school district or school must enroll the pupil using the name printed on the
pupil's birth certificate or other proof, but the pupil may be called by any name the guardian
wishes (A.R.S. § 15-828).

All parental rights are exclusively reserved to a minor child's parent without obstruction or
interference from any governmental entity or institution. The Parents' Bill of Rights details
parental rights, including the right to: 1) direct a minor child's education; 2) access and
review all records relating to the minor child; and 3) direct the upbringing and moral or
religious training of the minor child. A governmental entity or institution may not infringe
on these rights unless there is a compelling governmental interest that meets specified
criteria (A.R.S. §§ 1-601, 1-602).

A similar bill was introduced in the 56% Legislature, 1st Regular Session, and was vetoed by
the Governor (SB 1001 pronouns; biological sex; school policies).

Provisions
1. Prohibits public school employees without written parental permission to knowingly
address, identify or refer to an underage student by:
a. a pronoun that differs from the one that aligns with the student's biological sex; or
b. a first or middle name other than the ones listed on the student's official school
records. (Sec. 1)

2. Authorizes employees to address, identify or refer to a student by a nickname commonly
associated with the student's name of record. (Sec. 1)

3. Stipulates that if contrary to their religious or moral convictions, employees may not be
required to address, identify or refer to a person by a pronoun that differs from the one
that aligns with the person's biological sex. (Sec. 1)

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4. Instructs school district governing boards or charter school governing bodies to adopt
policies to implement these procedures and prohibitions. (Sec. 1)

5. Allows employees to discuss matters of public concern outside the confines of their official
duties. (Sec. 1)

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Fifty-seventh Legislature

First Regular Session
Senate: ED DP 4-2-1-0 | 3" Read 17-9-4-0

SB 1003: public schools; restrooms; reasonable accommodations
Sponsor: Senator Kavanagh, LD 3
Committee on Regulatory Oversight

Overview

Requires a public school to provide a reasonable accommodation for a person unwilling or
unable to use a multi-occupancy restroom or changing facility for the person's designated sex.
Grants private cause of action to an individual if certain conditions are met.

History
Title 15, Chapter _1 (General Education Provisions) defines public school as any public

institution established to offer instruction to students in preschool programs for children with
disabilities, kindergarten programs or any combination of elementary or secondary grades
1st-12th.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against qualified
individuals with disabilities in certain areas, such as employment, state or local government

services, public accommodations, transportation and telecommunications. Buildings open to
the public, including public schools, are required to meet ADA guidelines (28 C.F.R. § 35).

A similar bill was introduced in the 56th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session, and was vetoed
by the Governor (SB 1182 public schools; showers; reasonable accommodations).

Provisions
1. States the act may be referred to as the Arizona Accommodations for All Children Act
(Act). (See. 2)

2. Requires a public school to provide a reasonable accommodation to any person who both:
a) for any reason, is unwilling or unable to use a multi-occupancy restroom or changing
facility that is designated for the person's sex or multi-occupancy sleeping quarters
while attending a public school-sponsored activity; and
b) requests in writing a reasonable accommodation from the school. (Sec. 1)

3. Establishes that a reasonable accommodation includes:
a) access to a single-occupancy restroom or changing facility; or
b) use of an employee restroom or changing facility. (Sec. 1)

4. Stipulates that a reasonable accommodation does not include access to a restroom or
changing facility designated for use by persons of the opposite sex while persons of the
opposite sex are or could be present. (Sec. 1)

5. Authorizes public schools to adopt policies necessary to accommodate persons protected
under the ADA or young children who need physical assistance when using restrooms or
changing facilities. (Sec. 1)

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6. Grants a private cause of action against a public school if a person's request for a
reasonable accommodation is denied by the public school, unless the school can
demonstrate that the accommodation would cause an undue hardship. (Sec. 1)

7. Ensures a person's private cause of action against a public school if:
a) the person encounters someone of the opposite sex in a multi-occupancy restroom or
changing facility designated for the (first) person's sex; or
b) the person is required by the school to share sleeping quarters with a person of the
opposite sex, unless such persons are family; and
c) the public school gave the person of the opposite sex permission to use the restroom,
changing facility or sleeping quarters. (Sec. 1)

8. Requires claims against schools be brought in superior court in the county where either
the public school is located or where the aggrieved person resides at the time of filing.
(See. 1)

9. Mandates that a civil action brought against schools must be initiated within two years
after the alleged violation occurred. (Sec. 1)

10. States that a person who prevails in court on a claim in accordance with the Act:
a) may recover monetary damages for all psychological, emotional and physical harm
suffered; and
b) is entitled to recover reasonable attorney's fees and costs. (Sec. 1)

11. States that the Act does not limit other remedies at law or equity against the public school
that are available to an aggrieved person under the Act. (Sec. 1)

12. Includes as evidence of a person's biological sex any government-issued identification
document that accurately reflects the person's sex as listed on the person's original birth
certificate. (Sec. 1)

18. Defines relevant terms. (Sec. 1)

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Fifty-seventh Legislature - First Regular Session

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Fifty-seventh Legislature

First Regular Session
Senate: RAGE DP 7-0-0-0 | 3™ Read 18-11-1-0

SB 1612: document retention; proposals; donations
Sponsor: Senator Shope, LD 16
Committee on Regulatory Oversight

Overview

Removes AHCCCS's exemption from the Arizona Procurement Code and establishes
disclosure requirements related to the Request for Proposal (RFP) and grant application
process,

History
The Arizona Procurement Code and procurement process is overseen by the Arizona

Department of Administration (ADOA) whose Director serves as the central procurement
officer of Arizona. The Director is required to: 1) procure or supervise the procurement of all
materials, services and construction needed by the state; 2) establish guidelines for the
management of all state material inventories; 3) sell, trade or otherwise dispose of surplus
state materials; 4) establish programs for the inspection, testing and acceptance of materials,
services and construction; and 5) employ staff, adopt rules and provide consultation as
necessary to effectuate the Arizona Procurement Code (A.R.S. § 41-2511),

State governmental units must award any grant in accordance with the Competitive Grant
Process as outlined by statute. A request for grant applications must include at least: 1) a
description of the project, including the scope of the work expected of the awardee; 2) the
funding source of the grant and the total amount of funds; 3) whether there is a single award
or multiple awards; 4) encouragement of collaboration, if applicable; 5) the criteria and
factors under which applications will be evaluated; and 6) the application due date.

Grant applications are required to be publicly received at the time and place designated in
the request for grant applications. Each applicant name must be publicly read and recorded.
Certain information, such as trade secrets and other proprietary information contained in
the application, must remain confidential to the extent it is agreed upon between the state
and the applicant (A.R.S. § 41-2702).

Provisions
1. Removes AHCCCS's exemption from the Arizona Procurement Code. (Sec. 1, 2)

2. Requires a company that responds to an RFP to disclose anything of value that the
company, its officers or directors or any of their family members have provided, directly
or indirectly, during the preceding five years to any of the following:

a) the Governor;

b) an entity established, financed, maintained or controlled by the Governor or an agent
of the Governor, including:
i. acampaign committee;

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c) an entity that advocated for the election of the Governor or for the defeat of an
electoral opponent of the Governor, including a political committee or other nonprofit
that made any independent expenditures. (Sec. 3)

3. Requires a company that applies for a governmental grant to disclose anything of value
that the company, its officers or directors or any of their family members have provided,
directly or indirectly, during the preceding five years to any of the following:

a) the Governor;

b) an entity established, financed, maintained or controlled by the Governor, including:
i. acampaign committee;
li. a joint fundraising committee; or
iii. an inaugural fund; or

c) an entity that advocated for the election of the Governor or for the defeat of an
electoral opponent of the Governor, including a political committee or other nonprofit
that made any independent expenditures. (Sec. 5)

4. Prohibits state agencies and state employees from destroying any notes taken during the
evaluation of a company that responds to an RFP. (Sec. 4)

5. Allows contracts that were agreed to after the effective date to be resolicited if a state
agency or state employee destroyed any notes from the RFP evaluation of a company.
(Sec. 4)

6. Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 2, 4)

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Fifty-seventh Legislature

First Regular Session
Senate: APPROP DPA 7-3-0-0 | 3™ Read 18-9-3-0

SB 1510: budget unit; vacant positions; reporting
Sponsor: Senator Finchem, LD 1
Committee on Regulatory Oversight

Overview

Modifies the list of information for the annual report collected from each budget unit by the
Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA) for submission to the Joint Legislative
Budget Committee (JLBC) and the Governor's Office of Strategic Planning and Budgeting
(OSPB).

History
By October 1 annually, statute requires ADOA to submit a report to JLBC and OSPB

containing information for each budget unit's full-time equivalent (FTE) positions and the
total amount of salaries for each budget unit. The report must include information for the
prior fiscal year delineated by retirement system, employee tier and fund source. A budget
unit is defined as a department, commission, board, institution or other state agency that
receives, expends or disburses state monies or incurs state obligations. Excluded are the
Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR), universities under ABOR's jurisdiction, and community
colleges (A.R.S. § 41-708).

Provisions
1. Requires ADOA to collect from each budget unit to include in the annual report, a list of
all FTE positions that have been vacant at least 150 days. (Sec. 1)

2. Directs each budget unit to eliminate FTE positions each fiscal year that have been vacant
more than 150 days, regardless of any other law to the contrary. (Sec. 2)

3. Adjusts the budget unit's allocated FTE positions to reflect the eliminated FTE positions.
(Sec. 2)

4. Defines budget unit and states that it does not include the Arizona State Department of
Corrections, the Department of Public Safety, ABOR, the universities under ABOR and
community colleges. (Sec. 2)

OO Prop 105 (45 votes) O Prop 108 (40 votes) OO Emergency (40 votes) & Fiscal Note

SB 1510
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BILL # SB 1510 TITLE: budget unit; vacant positions; reporting
SPONSOR:  Finchem STATUS: As Amended by Senate APPROP

PREPARED BY: Ethan Scheider

Description

The bill would require the Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA) to annually report the number of FTE Positions
from each state agency that were vacant for more than 150 days. Additionally, the bill would require each agency to
eliminate any FTE Positions that have been vacant for more than 150 days. The bill excludes the Department of

Corrections (ADC), the Department of Public Safety (DPS), the Board of Regents (ABOR), the Universities and the
Community College Districts from the requirement to eliminate vacancies.

Estimated Impact

We estimate that the bill would result in a significant reduction in FTE Positions. Based on data from this fall, there are

approximately 4,700 vacant positions relative to the authorized FTE ceiling for the non-exempt agencies. We do not,

however, have information on how many of these positions have been vacant for 150 days.

The bill could ultimately result in a corresponding reduction in agency appropriations with 2 caveats:

1) The bill itself would not reduce an agency's ongoing spending authority. The spending reduction would only occur
through further legislative action such as making adjustments in the annual General Appropriations Act.

2) Not all vacant positions have funding for a variety of reasons.

Local Government Impact

None

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