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2014 Legislative Review & Update

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

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2014 Legislative Review & Update

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  1. 2014 Legislative Review & Update

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. Finding Your Legislators www.apma4u.orgMembers Only tabUnder Government Relations OR www.azredistricting.org

  6. 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 (Homeand/or Business) address • Briefly describe your company/role in the industry BCC Amanda and forward any responses

  7. Example Email for Committee Email Text Tips 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 Nelson President, Bennett Oil Company 123 Beautiful Way, Prescott, AZ • Using proper title • Describing company and why the bill is important • Asking for specific support • Company and address

  8. Example Email for COW/Third Reading Email Text Tips 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 Nelson President, Bennett Oil Company 123 Beautiful Way, Prescott, AZ • Using proper title • Describing company and why the bill is important • Asking for specific support • Company and address

  9. 2014 Legislative Session

  10. The Pros APMA’s 2014 Lobbyist Team Michael Preston Green Janna Day Ryan O’Daniel Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck RODaniel@BHFS.com

  11. Questions?

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