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See you again soon...like, really, really soon
This afternoon, the Arizona Senate voted to adjourn sine die, officially ending the legislative session that began in January. Just minutes after gaveling back in, the chamber approved the motion by a 16-14 vote with three Republicans joining the 13 Democrats to shut things down.
While today’s action ends the current session, lawmakers are fully expecting to return to the Capitol this summer to address the state’s anticipated budget shortfall. Gov. Doug Ducey has not yet given any specifics on timing, however, it’s safe to assume he will call for a special session sometime before July 1, when the 2021 fiscal year begins. In addition to the budget, the Legislature will likely take on a range of other COVID-19-related issues, including some sort of liability shield for “mom-and-pop” businesses as well as funding for child care facilities.
Of the 1,607 bills introduced this year, 89 were passed by the Legislature—58 of which have already been signed into law. The remaining 31 have been transmitted to the governor, who now has 10 days to sign, veto or do nothing (in which case, they will become law without his signature). The following are on his desk for consideration:
SB 1012 executive session; school safety plans
SB 1021 department of revenue; electronic signatures
SB 1040 insurers; notices; methods of delivery
SB 1041 travel insurance
SB 1042 executive sessions; security plans
SB 1061 schools; parental rights; posting
SB 1062 insurance transactions; discrimination; exceptions
SB 1083 agriculture department; livestock loss board
SB 1090 insurance adjusters; claims certificate
SB 1091 insurance producer licensing; surrender; application
SB 1096 property management records; residential records
SB 1099 tax deed land sales; proceed
SB 1121 model city tax code; procedures
SB 1131 certified public accountants
SB 1210 assisted living; caregivers; training
SB 1236 adult adoption; stepchildren
SB 1292 financial literacy; state treasurer; fund
SB 1303 annexation of territory; requirements
SB 1305 personal delivery devices
SB 1354 public retirement systems; prefunding plan
SB 1397 insurance; preexisting condition exclusions; prohibition
SB 1441 protection orders; modification; residence possession
SB 1445 suicide prevention training; school employees
SB 1446 student identification cards; suicide prevention
SB 1460 electric cooperatives; broadband service
SB 1492 Arizona teachers academy; program pathways
SB 1504 fingerprinting; vital records; child care
SB 1510 public contracts; payment methods
SB 1528 family college savings program; treasurer
SB 1555 support order; dishonored payment; lien
SB 1557 annuity transactions; requirements
Keep an eye out for upcoming editions of The Navigator as we learn more about plans for a special session.
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