56th Arizona Legislature – 1st Regular Session: Today is the 134th day of the legislative session. Last Monday the House and Senate worked through a large number of bills (the House had 85 bills scheduled on floor calendars), and then recessed until Monday, June 12, 2023, for an approximate month-long break. This may not be the only long break as the majority may extend the session with additional breaks after reconvening on June 12th. The effective date for legislation passed during the session is 90 days after the legislature adjourns sine die (notwithstanding bills passed with an emergency clause or delayed effective dates). Extending the legislative session will delay the enactment of new laws and the distribution of various appropriations funding.
On Tuesday, May 16th the Governor signed the insurance industry bill to authorize fire district commercial worker’s compensation insurers to address COVID-19 costs: HB2431: Worker’s compensation, rate deviation; firefighters – Chaptered Version. Senator Livingston will be running a trailer bill striker (SB1164) to address several legal concerns with HB2431.
A summary of the past week’s overall legislative activity is included in the attached May 19 report provided courtesy of James Candland, Clarus Consulting.
Legislative Scorecard: This legislative session 1,671 bills have been introduced; 255 bills have been passed; 151 bills have been signed; and 72 bills have been vetoed.
Upcoming at AFDA
July 11, 2023 – AFDA Annual Membership & Board Meeting – Renaissance Hotel and Conference Center, Glendale, AZ at 10:00 a.m.