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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Presentation 8-17-2021 Legislative Wrap Up 2021Town of Marana August 17, 2021 2021 Legislative Wrap-Up Today’s Agenda Arizona Legislature Overview 2021 Legislative Session at a Glance The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Looking Ahead 2021 Arizona Legislature 2021 Arizona State Legislature 14 16 29 31 House 60 Representatives Senate 30 Senators 2021 Legislative Session At a Glance 2021 Session at a Glance January 11 First Day of 55th 1st Regular Session June 15 – June 17 Special Session on Wildfires June 30th Adjourned Sine Die 171 Days of Session 3rd Longest Session in History 55th Legislature – 1st Regular Session Sine Die on June 30th, 2021, at 4:54 p.m. 171-Day Legislative Session Bills Introduced 1,774 1,061 Rep – 713 Dem Bills Passed 474 444 Rep – 30 Dem Bills Signed 446 422 Rep – 24 Dem Bills Vetoed 28 22 Rep – 6 Dem Over 450 bills introduced impacted local governments. Unless otherwise specified, the general effective date for new laws is September 29, 2021. Unless a special session is convened, the Legislature is adjourned until January 10, 2022. The Good, The Bad and The Ugly COVID-19 Protocols & Restrictions to the Public Razor-thin Republican Legislative Majorities Projected $1.6 B to $2 B Budget Surplus for FY22 Senate Audit of Maricopa County Election Election Overhaul Bills Failed Legislative Recall Efforts (Speaker Bowers, Rep. Finchem, Sen. Boyer) Efforts to Restrict Governor’s Emergency Powers Special Session on Wildfires Redistricting – Pending New Legislative Districts Massive Personal Income Tax Reform LONG Process to Pass a $12.8 Billion Budget Key Local Government Issues Infrastructure Funding - $5M for Marana’s Tangerine Road Personal Income Tax Reduction State Budget Impacts to Local Government Face Masks & COVID-19 Vaccines Prohibitions Repurpose DOR Fee To Pay Firefighter Cancer WC Claims Law Enforcement Officer Investigations Tobacco/Vape Regulation Failed Attempts Anti Local Control Legislation SB1487 Expansion COVID-19 Preemptions On Augusts 16, 2021 Governor Ducey issue a new executive order further limiting local governments’ actions on vaccine mandates, it states any county, city, town or political subdivision official that : Implements a vaccine mandate contrary to the authorities outlined in this order, is in violation of A.R.S. 36-114 and 36-184 and subject to class 3 misdemeanor and legal action by individuals for violation of their rights under Arizona law; and Fails to provide earned sick leave to an employee if it is recommended that the employee stay home due to exposure to COVID-19, is in violation of the Fair Wages and Healthy Families Act and action may be taken by individuals pursuant to the Act in the courts or through the Industrial Commission. Legislation Passed: SB1819 prohibits local mask mandates, business shutdowns, curfews, or any other mandate that impacts businesses, schools, or churches. SB1824 prohibits vaccine passports, local vaccine mandates, and business verification of customer’s vaccine status. SB1377 provides businesses and local and state governments a defense from tort claims related to public health pandemics if they acted in good faith. HB2570 prohibits local governments from permanently revoking any business license for failure to comply with state-issued emergency orders. SB1487 Background In 2016 the Legislature passed SB1487 requiring the AG to investigate an ordinance, regulation, order or other official action taken by the governing body of a Local Jurisdiction, upon the request of a Legislator who alleges a violation of state law. If a violation is found – the AG must notify the Local Jurisdiction of the violation, giving them 30 days to resolve the issue. If the violation is not resolved, the the AG is required to notify the State Treasurer to withhold State Shared Revenues. SB1487 Expansion in 2021 Budget package included a last minute policy expanding legislative authority to file SB1487 claims against cities, towns, and counties HB2893 allows a legislator to file a complaint regarding any official action taken by any governing body of a political subdivision or any written policy, rule or regulation adopted by the city or town that the legislator alleges violates state law. Requires the legislature to provided notice to the local jurisdiction of the upcoming complaint and giver 60 days for possible action before filing a 1487 complaint with the AG . Looking Ahead Higher Office Term Limited Not Returning 1.Rep. Andrade (D)* 2.Rep. Blackman (R) – CD1 3.Rep. Bolding (D) – SOS 4.Rep. Bolick (R) – SOS 5.Rep. Carroll (R)* 6.Rep. Cobb (R) – Treasurer 7.Sen. Engel (D) – CD2 8.Rep. Espinoza (D)* 9.Rep. Finchem (R) – SOS 10.Rep. Friese (D) – CD2 11.Rep. D. Hernandez (D) – CD2 12. Rep. Kavanagh (R)* 13. Rep. Lieberman (D) – Gov 14. Sen. Livingston (R) – Treasurer 15. Rep. Rodriguez (D) – AG 16. Sen. Ugenti-Rita (R) – SOS 1.Speaker Bowers (R) 2.Sen. Contreras (D) 3.Rep. Fernandez (D) 4.Rep. Weninger (R) 1.Sen. Gray (R) 2.Sen. Navarrete (D) *Running for the AZ Senate Musical Chairs Q & A Julie Rees, Principal julie@triadvocates.com Lourdes Peña, Public Affairs Advisor lourdes@triadvocates.com Thank You!