52nd Legislature, Second Regular Session

Arizona Department of Transportation Legislative Summaries 2016

Contents Members of the 52nd Legislature…………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………….3

Bills Sorted By Bill Number………………………….…………………….……………………………………………………5

Bills Sorted By Bill Chapter.………………………….…………………………………………………………………………8

ADOT-Related Legislative Summaries – Passed or Filed ………...…..……………………….………………..11

ADOT-Related Legislative Summaries – Vetoed……………………………………………………………………..25

*Information for Legislative Summaries was gathered from Legislative Information System, Legislative staff, and bill language. **Official copies of all 2016 Chapter Laws and complete files of action for public review are available on-line at www.azleg.gov

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Government Relations Douglas A. Ducey, Governor John S. Halikowski, Director Kevin J. Biesty, Assistant Director

206 S. 17th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85007

June 27 , 2016

John S. Halikowski, Director Arizona Department of Transportation 206 S. 17th Avenue. MD 100A Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Subject: 2016 Legislative Summaries

Dear Director Halikowski:

Attached is the final summary of the transportation-related legislation considered during the Second Regular Session of the 52nd Legislature. The Second Regular Session ended on May 7, 2016, lasting 81 days. During the session, 1,361 bills, resolutions, and memorials were introduced, of which 374 were signed or filed into law and 14 were vetoed. Of these legislative proposals, 53 bills impacting the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) were approved by the Arizona Legislature , with one bill (House Bill 2434) being vetoed by Governor Douglas A. Ducey.

This document and Final Summaries from previous years can be found online at: http://www.azdot.gov/about/GovernmentRelations/legislative-summaries

Full legislative chapter text, fact sheets, and other legislative information and links can be found at: http://www.azleg.gov/

Unless otherwise specified, the general effective date for legislation enacted during the Second Regular Session is August 6, 2016.

Sincerely,

Your 2016 Legislative Team

2 52nd Legislature, First Regular Session Legislative Members

District Senate House 1 (R) (R) Noel Campbell (R) 2 (D) (D) John C. Ackerley (R) 3 (D) (D) IV (D) 4 (D) (D) (D) 5 Susan Donahue (R) (R) (R) 6 (R) (R) (R) 7 Carlyle Begay (R) (D) Jennifer Benally (D) 8 Barbara McGuire (D) (R) T.J. Shope (R) 9 (D) (D) Matthew Kopec (D) 10 David Bradley (D) (D) (D) 11 Steve Smith (R) (R) (R) 12 (R) (R) (R) 13 (R) (R) (R) 14 (R) (R) David Stevens (R) 15 (R) (R) John Allen (R) 16 David Farnsworth (R) (R) Doug Coleman (R)

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17 Steve Yarbrough (R) Javan “J.D.” Mesnard (R) (R) 18 (R) (R) Jill Norgaard (R) 19 Lupe Chavira Contreras (D) Mark Cardenas (D) (D) 20 (R) (R) Anthony Kern (R) 21 (R) Rick Gray (R) (R) 22 (R) (R) David Livingston (R) 23 John Kavanagh (R) Michelle Ugenti (R) Jay Lawrence (R) 24 (D) (D) Ken Clark (D) 25 Bob Worsley (R ) (R) (R) 26 (D) (D) Celeste Plumlee (D) 27 Catherine Miranda (D) (D) (D) 28 (R) Kate Brophy McGee (R) Eric Meyer (R) 29 Martin Quezada (D) Richard Andrade (D) (D) 30 (D) (D) Debbie McCune Davis (D)

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ADOT-Related Legislation Sorted by Bill Number

BILL NUMBER SHORT CHAPTER ACTION TITLE

HB 2022 Special plates; regionally accredited institutions 174 SIGNED

HB 2025 Utilities; TPT; sales of propane 359 SIGNED HB 2032 Speed limits; local authority 175 SIGNED HB 2100 State agency reports; electronic submission 115 SIGNED HB 2104 ASRS; retention of credited service 320 SIGNED HB 2133 TPT; exemption; aerial applicators 181 SIGNED HB 2145 Historic federal highway; special plates 182 SIGNED HB 2153 VLT exemption; military members; spouses 213 SIGNED HB 2159 ASRS; rulemaking exemption 321 SIGNED HB 2171 Weights and measures; omnibus 232 SIGNED HB 2248 Autocycles; definition; class D licenses 29 SIGNED HB 2249 ADOT; authorized third parties 116 SIGNED HB 2250 ADOT; advertising; sponsorship; nonhighway assets 66 SIGNED HB 2251 Commercial motor vehicles 52 SIGNED HB 2259 Mobile home removal; licensure; noncompliance 236 SIGNED HB 2348 Motor vehicle dealers; compensation 193 SIGNED HB 2434 Abandoned vehicles; towing reimbursement N/A VETOED HB 2444 Towing; bond requirement 256 SIGNED HB 2445 Motor vehicle insurance; nonrenewal 363 SIGNED HB 2450 Expedited rulemaking; outdated rules 198 SIGNED HB 2486 Telecommunications utilities; relocation; 259 SIGNED reimbursement HB 2487 State agencies; preapplication authorization; 365 SIGNED limitations HB 2497 Equipment; permits; local government 260 SIGNED HB 2509 Vehicle equipment; lighting 261 SIGNED

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BILL NUMBER SHORT CHAPTER ACTION TITLE

HB 2514 Restricted vehicle use; DUI; exemption 73 SIGNED HB 2533 Charter aircraft; tax exemption 367 SIGNED HB 2535 Motor vehicle dealers; titles; licensing 263 SIGNED HB 2536 Fine art; TPT exemption 368 SIGNED HB 2591 Civil traffic violations; alternative service 370 SIGNED HB 2613 Regulatory boards; licensing; revisions 371 SIGNED HB 2617 Israel; boycotts; contracts; investments 46 SIGNED HB 2674 TPT exemption; amateur races 373 SIGNED HB 2695 General appropriations act; 2016-2017 117 SIGNED HB 2703 Government; budget reconciliation; 2016-2017 121 SIGNED HB 2708 Revenue; budget reconciliation; 2016-2017 125 SIGNED SB 1008 VLT; fee exemptions; first responders 12 SIGNED SB 1037 ASRS; board delegation; benefit determinations 304 SIGNED SB 1151 ASRS; continuation 305 SIGNED SB 1152 PSPRS; EORP; CORP; continuation 306 SIGNED SB 1207 Department of transportation; continuation 269 SIGNED SB 1228 Ignition interlock requirement; DUI; drugs 57 SIGNED SB 1241 Photo radar prohibition; state highways 55 SIGNED SB 1295 DUI; watercraft; medical practitioner; authorization 339 SIGNED SB 1310 TPT exemption; billboard rentals 223 SIGNED SB 1357 Vehicle certificates of title 276 SIGNED SB 1358 Motor vehicle dealer licensing 277 SIGNED SB 1398 Fuel taxes; streets and highways 163 SIGNED SB 1449 Prohibited operations; unmanned aircraft 170 SIGNED SB 1490 Transportation funding; task force 228 SIGNED SB 1492 Taxis; limousines; livery vehicles 171 SIGNED SB 1524 Regulatory actions; limitations 209 SIGNED

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BILL NUMBER SHORT CHAPTER ACTION TITLE

SB 1527 Appropriations; capital outlay; 2016-2017 126 SIGNED SB 1530 Agency consolidation; budget reconciliation; 2016- 128 SIGNED 2017

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ADOT-Related Legislation Sorted by Bill Chapter

CHAPTER SHORT BILL NUMBER ACTION TITLE

12 VLT; fee exemptions; first responders SB 1008 SIGNED 29 Autocycles; definition; class D licenses HB 2248 SIGNED 46 Israel; boycotts; contracts; investments HB 2617 SIGNED 52 Commercial motor vehicles SB 2251 SIGNED 55 Photo radar prohibition; state highways SB 1241 SIGNED 57 Ignition interlock requirement; DUI; drugs SB 1228 SIGNED 66 ADOT; advertising; sponsorship; nonhighway assets HB 2250 SIGNED 73 Restricted vehicle use; DUI; exemption HB 2514 SIGNED 115 State agency reports; electronic submission HB 2100 SIGNED 116 ADOT; authorized third parties HB 2249 SIGNED 117 General appropriations act; 2016-2017 HB 2695 SIGNED 121 Government; budget reconciliation; 2016-2017 HB 2703 SIGNED 125 Revenue; budget reconciliation; 2016-2017 HB 2708 SIGNED 126 Appropriations; capital outlay; 2016-2017 SB 1527 SIGNED 128 Agency consolidation; budget reconciliation; 2016- SB 1530 SIGNED 2017 163 Fuel taxes; streets and highways SB 1398 SIGNED 170 Prohibited operations; unmanned aircraft SB 1449 SIGNED 171 Taxis; limousines; livery vehicles SB 1492 SIGNED 174 Special plates; regionally accredited institutions HB 2022 SIGNED

175 Speed limits; local authority HB 2032 SIGNED

181 TPT; exemption; aerial applicators HB 2133 SIGNED

182 Historic federal highway; special plates HB 2145 SIGNED

193 Motor vehicle dealers; compensation HB 2348 SIGNED

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CHAPTER SHORT BILL NUMBER ACTION TITLE

198 Expedited rulemaking; outdated rules HB 2450 SIGNED 209 Regulatory actions; limitations SB 1524 SIGNED 213 VLT exemption; military members; spouses HB 2153 SIGNED 223 TPT exemption; billboard rentals SB 1310 SIGNED 228 Transportation funding; task force SB 1490 SIGNED 232 Weights and measures; omnibus HB 2171 SIGNED 236 Mobile home removal; licensure; noncompliance HB 2259 SIGNED 256 Towing; bond requirement HB 2444 SIGNED 259 Telecommunications utilities; relocation; HB 2486 SIGNED reimbursement 260 Equipment; permits; local government HB 2497 SIGNED 261 Vehicle equipment; lighting HB 2509 SIGNED 263 Motor vehicle dealers; titles; licensing HB 2535 SIGNED 269 Department of transportation; continuation SB 1207 SIGNED 276 Vehicle certificates of title SB 1357 SIGNED 277 Motor vehicle dealer licensing SB 1358 SIGNED 304 ASRS; board delegation; benefit determinations SB 1037 SIGNED 305 ASRS; continuation SB 1151 SIGNED 306 PSPRS; EORP; CORP; continuation SB 1152 SIGNED 320 ASRS; retention of credited service HB 2104 SIGNED 321 ASRS; rulemaking exception HB 2159 SIGNED 339 DUI; watercraft; medical practitioner; authorization SB 1295 SIGNED 359 Utilities; TPT; sales of propane HB 2025 SIGNED 363 Motor vehicle insurance; nonrenewal HB 2445 SIGNED 365 State agencies; preapplication authorization; HB 2487 SIGNED limitations 367 Charter aircraft; tax exemption HB 2533 SIGNED 368 Fine art; TPT exemption HB 2536 SIGNED

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370 Civil traffic violations; alternative service HB 2591 SIGNED 371 Regulatory boards; licensing; revisions HB 2613 SIGNED 373 TPT exemption; amateur races HB 2674 SIGNED

10 ADOT-related Legislative Summaries Signed or Filed Sorted by Bill Number

HB 2022—special plates; regionally accredited institutions (Chapter 174, Laws 2016)

Enables the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) to approve a special plate for a regionally-accredited institution of higher education with at least one university campus in this state, if $32,000 is paid to ADOT by December 31, 2016 to cover implementation costs. Establishes the Regionally-accredited Institution of Higher Education Special Plate Fund and specifies that $17 of the $25 fee for this special plate is an annual donation to be deposited into that Fund, and $8 to be deposited into the State Highway Fund (SHF). http://www.azleg.gov/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=2022&Session_Id=115 &image.x=0&image.y=0

HB 2025— Utilities; TPT; sales of propane (Chapter 359, Laws 2016)

Exempts the sale of liquefied petroleum gas (propane) to a business that is engaged in manufacturing or smelting operations from the state transaction privilege tax (TPT) and use tax. Contains a delayed effective date of the first day of the month, in the taxable period following the general effective date. http://www.azleg.gov/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=2025&Session_Id=115 &image.x=0&image.y=0

HB 2032—speed limits; local authority (Chapter 175, Laws 2016)

Allows local authorities to modify speed limits on streets surrounding school grounds or public parks. http://www.azleg.gov/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=2032&Session_Id=115 &image.x=0&image.y=0

HB 2100—state agency reports; electronic submission (Chapter 115, Laws 2016)

Allows state agencies to submit all statutorily required reports and budget estimates, electronically. http://www.azleg.gov/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=2100&Session_Id=115 &image.x=0&image.y=0

11 HB 2104—ASRS; retention of credited service (Chapter 320, Laws 2016)

An emergency measure that allows an employee in a position that was exempt from Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) membership to retain credited service for the period of employment during which the employer remitted ASRS contributions on the employee’s behalf. http://www.azleg.gov/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=2104&Session_Id=115 &image.x=0&image.y=0

HB 2133—TPT; exemption; aerial applicators (Chapter 181, Laws 2016)

Exempts the sale of agricultural aircraft from the state’s TPT and use tax. http://www.azleg.gov/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=2133&Session_Id=115 &image.x=3&image.y=10

HB 2145—historic federal highway; special plates (Chapter 182, Laws 2016)

Allows ADOT, dependent upon the payment of the required $32,000 implementation fee for each special plate by December 31, 2016, to issue the following three special plates: the Historical Federal Highway Preservation Special Plate, the First Responder Special Plate, and the Play Unified Special Plate. Specifies that $17 of the $25 fee for each of these special plates is an annual donation to be deposited in the appropriated fund associated with each of these plates, while the remaining $8 is deposited into the SHF. http://www.azleg.gov/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=2145&Session_Id=115 &image.x=13&image.y=6

HB 2153—VLT exemption; military members; spouses (Chapter 213, Laws 2016)

Exempts surviving spouses or dependents of a deceased member of the United States military that was killed in the line of duty or died from injuries suffered in the line of duty, from paying the Vehicle License Tax (VLT) and registration fee. http://www.azleg.gov/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=2153&Session_Id=115 &image.x=0&image.y=0

12 HB 2159—ASRS; rulemaking exemption (Chapter 321, Laws 2016)

Exempts the ASRS and the ASRS board from rulemaking for actuarial assumptions and calculations, investment strategy and decisions, and accounting methodology. However the above actions are subject to the Uniform Administrative Hearing Procedures. Contains a retroactive effective date of January 1, 1987. http://www.azleg.gov/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=2159&Session_Id=115 &image.x=0&image.y=0

HB 2171—weights and measures; omnibus (Chapter 232, Laws 2016)

Makes omnibus changes to statutes created by Laws 2015, Chapter 244 which eliminated the Arizona Department of Weights and Measures (ADWM) effective June 30, 2016 and transferred the oversight of Vehicles for Hire and Transportation Network Companies to ADOT and the remaining ADWM responsibilities to the Arizona Department of Agriculture. http://www.azleg.gov/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=2171&Session_Id=115 &image.x=0&image.y=0

HB 2248—autocycles; definition; class D licenses (Chapter 29, Laws 2016)

Expands the definition of autocycle to allow for the seating area of these vehicles to be fully or partially enclosed and specifies that a class D driver license is needed for operation of an autocycle. http://www.azleg.gov/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=2248&Session_Id=115 &image.x=0&image.y=0

HB 2249—ADOT; authorized third parties (Chapter 116, Laws 2016)

Requires employees of authorized third parties (ATP) who, on behalf of the state, conduct motor vehicle inspections and who have access to personal information from motor vehicle records or collect monies to provide a full set of fingerprints to ADOT for the purposes of a state and federal criminal records check. These ATPs must pay a nonrefundable fee to the Department of Public Safety (DPS) for the criminal records check. Excludes ATP employees from the fingerprint and criminal record check if they obtain personal information from law enforcement tow sheets. http://www.azleg.gov/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=2249&Session_Id=115 &image.x=0&image.y=0

13 HB 2250—ADOT; advertising; sponsorship; non-highway assets (Chapter 66, Laws 2016)

Allows ADOT to establish a program to lease or sell advertising on non-highway assets and allow monetary sponsorship of ADOT facilities and other assets. Restricts the ADOT Advertising and Sponsorship Program, to only advertising and sponsorship of motor vehicle and motorist-related goods and services. Requires monies collected from the program to be deposited into the SHF. http://www.azleg.gov/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=2250&Session_Id=115 &image.x=0&image.y=0

HB 2251—commercial motor vehicles (Chapter 52, Laws 2016)

Makes various conforming changes to state statute to federal laws and regulations regarding gross weight and length restrictions for commercial vehicles and modifies requirements for the disqualification of a commercial driver license or instruction permit. http://www.azleg.gov/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=2251&Session_Id=115 &image.x=3&image.y=6

HB 2259—mobile home removal; licensure; noncompliance (Chapter 236, Laws 2016)

Prohibits a person from removing a mobile home from a mobile home park without first obtaining proper clearance. Stipulates that a person who has not satisfied the requirements to remove a mobile home has committed criminal trespass in the third degree if the person fails to comply with the landlord’s demand to leave the premises and remove associated equipment. http://www.azleg.gov/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=2259&Session_Id=115 &image.x=0&image.y=0

HB 2348—motor vehicle dealers; compensation (Chapter 193, Laws 2016)

Modifies fees, procedures and requirements for compensation paid by a motor vehicle manufacturer or distributor to a new motor vehicle dealer for warranty work. http://www.azleg.gov/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=2348&Session_Id=115 &image.x=0&image.y=0

14 HB 2444—towing; bond requirement (Chapter 256, Laws 2016)

Limits the bond amount for a towing company employee who is applying for ADOT authorization to conduct Level One motor vehicle inspections to $25,000. Specifies the bond will cover every location the towing company operates. http://www.azleg.gov/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=2444&Session_Id=115 &image.x=0&image.y=0

HB 2445—motor vehicle insurance; nonrenewal (Chapter 363, Laws 2016)

Permits an Arizona licensed motor vehicle insurance provider to not renew motor vehicle insurance policies. http://www.azleg.gov/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=2445&Session_Id=115 &image.x=10&image.y=13

HB 2450—expedited rulemaking; outdated rules (Chapter 198, Laws 2016)

Modifies expedited rulemaking conditions to allow an agency to amend or repeal rules that are outdated, redundant or otherwise not necessary for the operation of state government. http://www.azleg.gov/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=2450&Session_Id=115 &image.x=0&image.y=0

HB 2486—telecommunications utilities; relocation; reimbursement (Chapter 259, Laws 2016)

Outlines the process in which a municipality must reimburse a telecommunications utility company for facility relocation costs involving construction projects that are funded by voter-approved bond proceeds. http://www.azleg.gov/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=2486&Session_Id=115 &image.x=0&image.y=0

HB 2487—state agencies; preapplication authorization; limitations (Chapter 365, Laws 2016)

Establishes guidelines for state agencies to follow for licensing pre-application procedures. http://www.azleg.gov/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=2487&Session_Id=115 &image.x=0&image.y=0

15 HB 2497—equipment; permits; local government (Chapter 260, Laws 2016)

Specifies requirements of a political subdivision for the installation, operation, and maintenance of microcell equipment in public streets, roads, alleys and public highways. Outlines stipulations for charging fees. http://www.azleg.gov/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=2497&Session_Id=115 &image.x=0&image.y=0

HB 2509—vehicle equipment; lighting (Chapter 261, Laws 2016)

Clarifies that each stop lamp on a motor vehicle must comply with state law requirements. Allows a law enforcement to issue a verbal warning or written notice of repair, rather than issue a citation, for first time offenses. http://www.azleg.gov/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=2509&Session_Id=115 &image.x=0&image.y=0

HB 2514—restricted vehicle use; DUI; exemption (Chapter 73, Laws 2016)

Allows any person licensed by the Arizona Real Estate Department, and who is awaiting trial for or has been convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) within five years of applying for a fingerprint clearance card, to transport clients and other employees as part of their employment. http://www.azleg.gov/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=2514&Session_Id=115 &image.x=0&image.y=0

HB 2533—charter aircraft; tax exemption (Chapter 367, Laws 2016)

Exempts specified sales of aircraft and aircraft equipment from the state’s TPT and use tax. http://www.azleg.gov/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=2533&Session_Id=115 &image.x=5&image.y=14

16 HB 2535—motor vehicle dealers; titles; licensing (Chapter 263, Laws 2016)

Allows ADOT to establish an electronic titling system and provides exceptions where the Department can issue paper titles. Makes other changes related to the licensing fee structure for licensed motor vehicle dealers. Enables insurance companies to transmit certain documents electronically to ADOT in cases where there has been a total loss vehicle settlement. http://www.azleg.gov/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=2535&Session_Id=115 &image.x=6&image.y=6

HB 2536—fine art; TPT exemption (Chapter 368, Laws 2016)

Exempts the sale of fine art at an auction or gallery to a nonresident, for use outside the state, from the state’s TPT. http://www.azleg.gov/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=2536&Session_Id=115 &image.x=3&image.y=11

HB 2591—civil traffic violations; alternative service (Chapter 370, Laws 2016)

Removes substitute service of process for photo enforcement violations and prohibits suspension or revocation of a person’s driving privileges as a result of a citation served by an alternative service of process. http://www.azleg.gov/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=2591&Session_Id=115 &image.x=0&image.y=0

HB 2613—regulatory boards; licensing; revisions (Chapter 371, Laws 2016)

Eliminates state occupational licenses and the related statutes. Requires a cost- benefit analysis and feasibility report to be submitted to the Arizona Department of Administration related to the transfer of all non-health regulatory boards and occupational licenses to a new division. http://www.azleg.gov/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=2613&Session_Id=115 &image.x=8&image.y=5

17 HB 2617—Israel; boycotts; contracts; investments (Chapter 46, Laws 2016)

Prohibits a public entity from entering into a contract with a company unless the contract includes written certification that the company is not engaged in a boycott of Israel. http://www.azleg.gov/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=2617&Session_Id=115 &image.x=0&image.y=0

HB 2674—TPT exemption; amateur races (Chapter 373, Laws 2016)

Exempts the gross proceeds of sales or gross income derived from entry fees for events that are operated or conducted by nonprofit organizations and that consist of a run, walk, swim, bicycle ride or a combination of these events from the state’s TPT until March 1, 2017. http://www.azleg.gov/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=2674&Session_Id=115 &image.x=0&image.y=0

HB 2695—general appropriations act; 2016-2017 (Chapter 117, Laws 2016)

Requires: • ADOT contract with an independent third-party consultant for the duration of the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) Legacy System replacement project and that the consultant must submit an annual progress report by February 1, 2017 for review by the Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC); • ADOT report to the JLBC director by July 31, 2017 on the cost to link local governments, state agencies and other users with the new MVD automated system; and • ADOT report to the JLBC director by August 1, 2016 on the state’s share of fees retained by the ServiceArizona vendor in the prior fiscal year.

Restricts funding of all expenditures made by ADOT for Attorney General (AG) legal services to the AG’s legal services line item and requires monies in ADOT line items intended for this purpose to be transferred to the AG legal services line item before expenditure.

Appropriates an additional $80,000 from the State General Fund (SGF) to the Air Quality Fund to cover the 20% state matching funds that are needed to draw down federal transit monies that pays for ADOT’s safety oversight responsibilities. http://www.azleg.gov/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=2695&Session_Id=115 &image.x=0&image.y=0

18 HB 2703—government; budget reconciliation; 2016-2017 (Chapter 121, Laws 2016)

Summarizes the safety oversight responsibilities of ADOT for light rail transit and car systems to include: • authority to review, approve, oversee, and enforce the implementation relating to engineering, construction and revenue services; and • enforcement of relevant federal and state laws on rail fixed guideway public transportation safety.

Creates the ADOT Subaccount and the DPS Subaccount within the Safety Enforcement and Transportation Infrastructure Fund and directs 55% of the monies deposited into the Fund each month to the ADOT Subaccount. http://www.azleg.gov/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=2703&Session_Id=115 &image.x=0&image.y=0

HB 2708—revenue; budget reconciliation; 2016-2017 (Chapter 125, Laws 2016)

Requires ADOT, prior to Highway User Revenue Fund (HURF) distribution, to allocate--and the State Treasurer to distribute--$30 million in Fiscal Year 2018, as follows: • 33.231% to counties; • 48.097% to incorporated cities and towns; • 5.247% to incorporated cities with a population of 300,000 or more persons; and • 13.425% to counties with a population greater than 800,000 persons.

Appropriates $30 million, from the SGF for Fiscal Year 2017 to ADOT for distribution in the same manner and for the same purpose as outlined above.

Requires monies in both years be used only for the direct costs of construction or maintenance of roads and bridges and acquisitions of rights-of-way. http://www.azleg.gov/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=2708&Session_Id=115 &image.x=0&image.y=0

19 SB 1008—VLT; fee exemptions; first responders (Chapter 12, Laws 2016)

Specifies the eligibility requirements for the VLT and registration fee exemption for surviving spouses or dependents of deceased first responders. Defines first responder as a law enforcement officer, a firefighter or an ambulance attendant employed by the government or a volunteer who is operating in an official capacity on behalf of the government in an emergency or law enforcement response. http://www.azleg.gov/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=1008&Session_Id=115 &image.x=0&image.y=0

SB 1037—ASRS; board delegation; benefit determinations (Chapter 304, Laws 2016)

Allows the ASRS Board to delegate its duty and authority to a Committee of the Board which may act on its behalf for the purposes of: • Determining the rights, benefits or obligations of any person dissatisfied with an ASRS Board determination; and • A decision of the Office of Administrative Hearings relating to an ASRS determination. http://www.azleg.gov/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=1037&Session_Id=115 &image.x=0&image.y=0

SB 1151—ASRS; continuation (Chapter 305, Laws 2016)

Continues the ASRS for eight years. http://www.azleg.gov/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=1151&Session_Id=115 &image.x=3&image.y=13

SB 1152—PSPRS; EORP; CORP; continuation (Chapter 306, Laws 2016)

Continues the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System, the Elected Officials Retirement Plan, and the Correctional Officers Retirement Plan for eight years. http://www.azleg.gov/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=1152&Session_Id=115 &image.x=0&image.y=0

SB 1207—department of transportation; continuation (Chapter 269, Laws 2016)

Continues ADOT for eight years (to July 1, 2024). http://www.azleg.gov/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=1207&Session_Id=115 &image.x=0&image.y=0

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SB 1228—ignition interlock requirement; DUI; drugs (Chapter 57, Laws 2016)

Removes the automatic ignition interlock device (IID) requirement for a driving under the influence (DUI) offense not involving intoxicating liquor, but gives the courts discretion to require an IID in situations where the impaired driving offense only involves a drug or vapor releasing substance. http://www.azleg.gov/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=1228&Session_Id=115 &image.x=0&image.y=0

SB 1241—photo radar prohibition; state highways (Chapter 55, Laws 2016)

Prohibits the use of a photo enforcement system to identify violators of traffic signs, signals, and markings or speed restrictions on a state highway that is owned and maintained by ADOT. This prohibition does not apply to a state highway that is owned or operated by a municipality or county. http://www.azleg.gov/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=1241&Session_Id=115 &image.x=9&image.y=9

SB 1295—DUI; watercraft; medical practitioner; authorization (Chapter 339, Laws 2016)

Expands the defense for a DUI or an Operating Motorized Watercraft under the Influence of Drugs violation which results from a person having any drug or its metabolite in their body to include the fact the drug is prescribed by a licensed medical practitioner who is authorized to do so. http://www.azleg.gov/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=1295&Session_Id=115 &image.x=0&image.y=0

SB 1310—TPT exemption; billboard rentals (Chapter 223, Laws 2016)

Exempts the leasing or renting of billboards that are used to advertise or inform and are visible from any street, road or other highway from the personal property rental classification of the state’s TPT. http://www.azleg.gov/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=1310&Session_Id=115 &image.x=0&image.y=0

21 SB 1357—vehicle certificates of title (Chapter 276, Laws 2016)

Allows ADOT to establish an electronic vehicle titling system. This legislation contains similar provisions found in House Bill 2535. http://www.azleg.gov/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=1357&Session_Id=115 &image.x=0&image.y=0

SB 1358—motor vehicle dealer licensing (Chapter 277, Laws 2016)

Requires MVD to collect: • a $400 fee for filing a motor vehicle dealer license for a motor vehicle dealer that does have a contractual relationship with a third party financing company (allocates $300 to the SGF and $100 to the HURF); • a $250 fee for a continuation of this license ($150 to the SGF and $100 to HURF); and • a $100 fee for filing a motor vehicle dealer license for a motor vehicle dealer that does not have a contractual relationship with a third party financing company.

Eliminates the $300 motor vehicle dealer licensing application fee and $150 annual renewal fee through the Department of Financial Institutions. Excludes all motor vehicle dealers who create retail installment contracts for third party lenders or financial institutions from licensing requirements of a sales finance company, regardless of the total value of the contract. http://www.azleg.gov/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=1358&Session_Id=115 &image.x=0&image.y=0

SB 1398—fuel taxes; streets and highways (Chapter 163, Laws 2016)

Requires counties to publish an annual financial report by December 31 of each year for budgeted and actual expenditures of HURF monies for the prior fiscal year. http://www.azleg.gov/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=1398&Session_Id=115 &image.x=0&image.y=0

SB 1449—prohibited operations, unmanned aircraft (Chapter 170, Laws 2016)

Establishes violations and penalties relating to unmanned aircraft and prohibits political subdivisions from regulation of unmanned aircraft. http://www.azleg.gov/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=1449&Session_Id=115 &image.x=0&image.y=0

22 SB 1490—transportation funding; task force (Chapter 228, Laws 2016)

An emergency measure, effective May 12, 2016, that establishes the Surface Transportation Task Force and specifies its duties and requirements. http://www.azleg.gov/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=1490&Session_Id=115 &image.x=0&image.y=0

SB 1492—taxis; limousines; livery vehicles (Chapter 171, Laws 2016)

Modifies statutes governing Vehicles for Hire companies (taxis, livery and limousines). Requires these companies to obtain a three-year permit from ADOT. http://www.azleg.gov/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=1492&Session_Id=115 &image.x=0&image.y=0

SB 1524—regulatory actions; limitations (Chapter 209, Laws 2016)

Prohibits a municipality, county, or agency from any action that increases the regulatory burdens on a person if is not specifically authorized by federal, state or local law, unless there is a threat to the health, safety or welfare of the public that has not been addressed by legislation or self-regulation within the proposed regulated field. Stipulates that, unless specifically authorized by statute, ordinance or code, a municipality, county or agency may not impose a regulation on a business that provides a Qualified Marketplace Platform for individuals to offer or procure goods and services if the regulation is designed to regulate a business that provides goods or services directly to the customer. http://www.azleg.gov/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=1524&Session_Id=115 &image.x=7&image.y=6

23 SB 1527—appropriations; capital outlay; 2016-2017 (Chapter 126, Laws 2016)

Appropriates to ADOT: • $4 million from the SHF and $232,300 from the State Aviation Fund for major maintenance and repair activities for ADOT buildings in FY 2017; • $5.53 million to purchase 10 vehicle wash systems that are used to clean, maintain and extend the life of ADOT heavy vehicles and equipment. • $30 million from the SGF to be combined with funding from the Federal Fostering Advancements in Shipping and Transportation for the Long-term Achievement of National Efficiencies (FASTLANE) grant to widen Interstate 10 from Earley Road to Interstate 8 and at the interchange with State Route 87; • $25 million from the SGF to accelerate State Route 189 construction project. Directs appropriation to be used for statewide highway construction as part of the statewide program if ADOT is unable to accelerate the project from FY 2021 to at least FY 2019 or if ADOT receives a $25 million federal Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant; and • $1.5 million to be distributed through ADOT to the Navajo Nation for the Route H60 construction project. http://www.azleg.gov/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=1527&Session_Id=115 &image.x=0&image.y=0

SB 1530—agency consolidation; budget reconciliation; 2016-2017 (Chapter 128, Laws 2016)

Requires the ADOT Director to allocate monies from the Arizona Centennial Special Plate Fund to the Arizona Geological Survey. The Director must notify the Department of Housing upon cancelling or suspending a new or used house trailer license. http://www.azleg.gov/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=1530&Session_Id=115 &image.x=12&image.y=11

24 ADOT-related Legislative Summaries Vetoed Sorted by Bill Number

HB 2434—abandoned vehicles; towing reimbursement

Would have required ADOT to award towing companies twenty percent of the Abandoned Vehicle fees collected by the Department for vehicles abandoned and towed away from either federal or non-federal land. http://www.azleg.gov/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=2434&Session_Id=115&image.x=0&im age.y=0

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