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State Shared RevenueThere is a rumor around the Capitol that Senator Russell Pearce (R-Mesa) will be sponsoring a striker regarding changes to State Shared Revenue. The League is bracing for action next week, which is the last week of Committee Hearings in the chamber of origin. The League will notify its members immediately with updates about this matter. Thank you for staying poised for more information.Session UpdateThe deadline for committee hearings for bills in their chamber of origin in both the House and Senate is February 26, 2010. With most committees meeting this week and the deadline in sight, agendas are quickly being filled. Many bills were heard that have a potential impact on cities and towns. In addition, much more activity was seen on the floor, which also included bills that will affect cities and towns. Those bills are described in more detail in the following articles. The final tally for bills introduced is 1232 with 153 memorials and resolutions.Read more... New Tax Notification ObstaclesA strike-everything amendment adopted by the House Government Committee this week proposes to put new, conflicting obstacles on cities and counties that alter taxes or fees. House Bill 2257, which is sponsored by Representative Frank Antenori (R-Tucson), was amended by Representative David Gowan (R-Sierra Vista) to require cities and counties to put any proposed changes to their tax codes or fees on their websites at least 90 days before the council takes action. Additionally, cities and counties must issue a press release to their "normal distribution channels" 90 days before the council can take up any tax or fee changes.Read more... Impact Fees (Again)House Bill 2249 - municipal development fees; refunds and House Bill 2259 - development fees; proportional share - were pulled from the House Committee of the Whole (COW) Calendar on Thursday after League personnel attended a meeting moderated by the sponsor, Representative Andy Biggs (R-Gilbert) with representatives of the homebuilders. Representative Biggs has scheduled another stakeholder meeting for next week but has made no commitments regarding the bills after that.Read more... Attack on Eminent DomainSenator Chuck Gray (R - Mesa) is the sponsor of several Senate bills related to eminent domain.Read more... Water ChargesUnder existing statute, municipalities are authorized to provide water and wastewater service, and manage service accounts via an enterprise fund. Municipalities may either contract with the property owner or with the property occupant to coordinate payment for services rendered.Read more... Temporary Sales Tax ElectionDuring the Sixth Special session, the Legislature passed and the Governor enacted Senate Bill 1001, authorizing a special election regarding a temporary sales tax increase to help reduce the state budget deficit. The election will be held on May 18, 2010. Arguments regarding this matter for publication in the Publicity Pamphlet must be submitted to the Secretary of State by Thursday, February 25, 2010.Read more... Election Recount ThresholdsCurrently, state law requires an automatic recount in city elections if 10 or fewer votes separate the candidates. House Bill 2342 would require a recount if the margin between candidates is less than or equal to one quarter of one percent of the number of votes cast for both candidates. The bill is sponsored by Representative Frank Antenori (R - Tucson).Read more... Legislative DayIf your city or town would like to meet with your legislators in a comfortable, small group setting, please contact Stephanie Prybyl at the League (sprybyl@azleague.org) about scheduling a Legislative Day. This is a great opportunity to discuss issues unique to your community with your delegation over lunch. The League will host the meeting and provide lunch and is also available to assist in contacting your legislators, providing session updates and other information to make your meeting more productive.THE WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT
Senator Debbie McCune Davis was born in Braddock, Pennsylvania; however economic opportunity
moved the family to Arizona in 1963. She attended R. E. Simpson in the Alhambra Elementary
School District and Orangewood Elementary School in the Washington Elementary School District.
During her years at Washington High School she was involved in a variety of activities at both
school and church. She became involved in student council during her junior and senior year,
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