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2014 Legislative Review & Update
+The Basics
30 Arizona Legislative Districts• 2 Representatives • 1 Senator
Republican Majority in both Chambers• Senate:17 Rs; 13
Ds• House: 36 Rs; 24
Ds
Governor Jan Brewer
+The Basics
Bill introduced Referred to one or more standing committee(s) and the
Rules Committee COW Third Reading
Moves to the next chamber, repeat
Conference Committee (?)
Governor’s Office - signature or veto or inaction
Override (?)
Legislative Process
+The BasicsOdds and Ends
Term Limits 4 consecutive terms in each
house 2 year respite before rejoining
Session Length 100 days by rule 1988 – longest session – 173 days 2013 – 13th longest session – 151
days
Jargon Striker Amendments Prop 105 Prop 108
Effective Date for Legislation 91 days after session Emergency clause
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www.apma4u.orgMembers Only tabUnder Government Relations
OR www.azredistricting.org
Finding Your
Legislators
+Contacting Your Legislators APMA Calls to Action
Email vs. Phone Call
Tips Use appropriate titles
Speaker Tobin (House) or President Biggs (Senate) Chairwoman Griffin (Committee Chair) Representative Brophy-McGee (House) or Senator Driggs (Senate)
Don’t forget “the ask” Explain in your own words why the issue is important Include your (Home and/or Business) address Briefly describe your company/role in the industry
BCC Amanda and forward any responses
+Example Email for Committee
Dear Chairman Pratt and Energy Committee Members,
Bennett Oil Company is a third generation full service petroleum distribution company. We employ 45 individuals in the state. Arizona’s UST program is vital to the continued survival of small and medium sized fuel marketing companies like Bennett Oil.
I respectfully request that you vote yes on SB1999 (UST Program) when it comes before your committee.
Sincerely, Lenora NelsonPresident, Bennett Oil Company123 Beautiful Way, Prescott, AZ
Using proper title
Describing company and why the bill is important
Asking for specific support
Company and address
Email Text Tips
+Example Email for COW/Third Reading
Dear Representative Fann,
Bennett Oil Company is a third generation full service petroleum distribution company. We employ 45 individuals in the state. Arizona’s UST program is vital to the continued survival of small and medium sized fuel marketing companies like Bennett Oil.
I respectfully request that you vote yes on SB1999 (UST Program) when it comes to the House floor.
Sincerely, Lenora NelsonPresident, Bennett Oil Company123 Beautiful Way, Prescott, AZ
Using proper title
Describing company and why the bill is important
Asking for specific support
Company and address
Email Text Tips
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2014 Legislative Session
+The Pros APMA’s 2014 Lobbyist Team
Michael Preston Green Janna Day Ryan O’Daniel
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
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Questions?
