Primary Sponsored Legislative Bills
Passed - Signed by Governor and Becoming Law
This bill specifies that that it is a Class 4 felony to commit aggravated assault pursuant to A.R.S.
§13-1204(A)(8)(a) if the assault results in any physical injury to a peace officer. A lesser, but still
aggravated penalty applies where an assault on a peach officer does not result in injury. This bill
was passed as a response to the tragic death of Lieutenant Eric Shuhandler of the Gilbert Police
who was killed in the line of duty on January 28, 2010.
HB2062 - aggravated assault; peace officer
This bill amends current county election laws by allowing for the reconciliation of school district
boundaries, the use of county mail ballot elections under certain circumstances, the appointment
of candidates in canceled elections, and the consolidation of polling place locations.
HB2069 - county election law amendments
This bill allows the superior court in a county to treat the fourth Friday in November (Black Friday)
as a legal holiday provided that the court conducts business on the second Monday in October
(Columbus Day).
HB2109 - superior court; holiday hours
This bill exempts rate-related insurance information from being disclosed to the public by the
Department of Insurance (DOI) if the information can be classified as a trade secret.
HB2168 - Auto Insurance; disclosure
This bill modifies certain sentencing requirements for indecent exposure and public sexual
indecency. It also classifies these offenses to a minor as sexually violent offenses and enables
the court to require an additional term of incarceration for certain defendants on lifetime probation.
The bill also strengthens child prostitution laws. It prevents perpetrators from evading responsibility
by claiming they did not know that a minor was younger than 18.
HB2238 - sexual offenses; probation; sentencing
HB2260 - regulatory rule making
HB 2260 revises the rule making process by expanding the use of summary rule making,
authorizing a general permit and broadening the role of the governor’s Office of Strategic Planning
and Budgeting. Commerce Committee amendment requires the economic, small business and
consumer impact statement to calculate the benefits, as well as the costs to Arizona.
This bill exempts certain Arizona manufactured firearms, firearms accessories and ammunition
from federal interstate commerce laws and regulations. Also included are legislative findings
derived from the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Arizona, pertaining to
the guaranteed reservation, to the states, of all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to
the federal government or reserved to the people by the United States Constitution, intrastate
commerce, and the right of the people to keep and bear arms.
HB2307 - Arizona manufactured firearms; regulation
Municipalities and counties are authorized to designate roads opened after June 13, 1975 as
primitive roads if the road was accepted for maintenance by the board of supervisors and the road
was not constructed in accordance with county standards.
HB2422 - Primitive Roads; Municipalities
HB 2423 requires counties, cities and towns to post their estimates of revenues and expenses
on their official Internet websites in addition to making them available at their libraries and
administrative offices.
HB2423 - municipal and county budgets
HB 2600 is an emergency measure that designates February 8 of every year as Boy Scouts of
America Day and specifies that Boy Scouts of America Day is not a legal holiday.
HB2600 - state holiday; boy scouts
HB2601 - eagle scouts; complimentary fishing license
HB2661 - statewide water augmentation authority; study
HB 2661 creates the 15-member Water Resources Development Commission (Commission) to
evaluate county by county current water availability and future water needs for twenty-five, fifty and
one-hundred years. Also to prescribe potential financing mechanisms for the acquisition of water
supplies and necessary infrastructure for water treatment and delivery. To make recommendations
regarding the need for further water studies and evaluations..
HB 2601 allows the Game and Fish Commission (Commission) to issue a Youth Class F
combination hunting and fishing license for a reduced fee to all Eagle Scouts residing in Arizona.
HCM2002 - health care reform
The spirit of the West is an important part of Arizona's culture, one that continues to shape our state
and nation. It is indeed fitting that we recognize this enduring spirit in forging a strong future for
Arizona and honor individuals such as Representative Jack Brown whose efforts have contributed
so greatly to our state's heritage and well-being. HCR2068 memorializes that the Members of the
Legislature proclaim April 20, 2010 as Jack Brown Western Day and extend deepest appreciation to
Jack Brown for his many outstanding contributions to our great state.
HCR2068 - Jack Brown western day
HR2002 - Eric Shuhandler; death resolution
HR2003 - Temple Emanu-El; centennial
For one hundred years, Temple Emanu-El has served the spiritual needs of southern Arizona's
Jewish residents and has worked diligently to improve the lives of those in the greater Tucson
community. The clergy and congregation of Temple Emanu-El, both past and present, are deserving
of recognition for their many contributions to the area's citizens and to the community over the years.
The Members of the House of Representatives congratulate Temple Emanu-El on the auspicious
occasion of its one hundredth anniversary and extend best wishes for its continued success.
Medicaid was signed into law on July 30, 1965, by President Lyndon B. Johnson. Each state
administers its Medicaid program and sets its own guidelines regarding eligibility and services.
Medicaid coverage is only available to certain low-income individuals and families who meet certain
requirements of federal and state law. Eligibility requirements vary from state to state and may
include your age, income, assets, U.S. citizenship, and whether a person is disabled, blind or
pregnant. In 2000, the Arizona voters passed Proposition 204 which expanded the eligibility for
AHCCCS coverage to include uninsured persons who have annual incomes up to 100% of the
federal poverty guidelines. Arizona is one of six states (others are NY, MA, VT, HI and DE) that has
enacted coverage of childless adults up to 100% of the federal poverty guidelines. HCM 2002
requests the United States Congress to ensure that any federal health care legislation contain an
equitable distribution of Medicaid funding
Lieutenant Eric Shuhandler of the Gilbert Police Department died in the line of duty on January 28,
2010 at the age of forty-two. Throughout his sixteen years with the Gilbert Police Department,
Lieutenant Eric Shuhandler capably served the citizens of Gilbert and achieved a remarkable record
of accomplishment. His work included fraud and narcotics investigations, overseeing crime prevention
programs and public information, and he oversaw the school resource officer program and served as
a patrol supervisor. He played a lead role in the implementation of the Department's I/Leads and
COPLINK programs, which have made investigations more efficient and residents safer. Lieutenant
Shuhandler's management and high-tech skills were instrumental in helping the Department attain a
higher level of efficiency and service for Gilbert residents. The Members of the House of
Representatives express sincere regret at the tragic death of Lieutenant Eric Shuhandler and extend
their deepest sympathies to his surviving family members.
SB1141 - CAGRD revenue bonding; sustainability policies
SB 1141 makes changes to statute relating to Arizona Department of Water Resources oversight
of water resource management and replenishment. Additionally, the bill increases the bonding
authority from $250 million to $500 million of the Central Arizona Water Conservation District and
authorizes the collection of annual membership dues for members of the Central Arizona Groundwater
Replenishment District to repay bonds issued in order to meet groundwater replenishment obligations.
Prohibits CAGRD from acquiring: groundwater, except groundwater may be taken from the Yuma,
McMullen Valley, Butler Valley, and the Harquahala basins as authorized by law and surface water
that has been adjudicated.
SB1189 - admissibility of expert opinion testimony
SB 1189 changes the standard used in civil trials relating to the admissibility of expert testimony
from the Frye standard to the Daubert standard. The Frye standard relates to admissibility of expert
testimony and was established by Frye v. United States, 293 F. 1013 (D.C. Cir. 1923). The Frye
standard requires that expert testimony be based on science that has gained “general acceptance” in
the relevant field. The Frye standard was utilized in 579 (1993), established the Daubert standard.
There were a number of subsequent cases that expanded on Daubert and in December 2000 Federal
Rule of Evidence 702 was formally amended to reflect the implications of the Daubert standard. In
order to be admitted the testimony must be based on sufficient facts or data, the product of reliable
principles and methods, and the witness must apply the principles and methods reliably to the facts
of the case.
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HB2062 - aggravated assault; peace officer
This bill amends current county election laws by allowing for the reconciliation of school district
boundaries, the use of county mail ballot elections under certain circumstances, the appointment
of candidates in canceled elections, and the consolidation of polling place locations.
HB2069 - county election law amendments
This bill allows the superior court in a county to treat the fourth Friday in November (Black Friday)
as a legal holiday provided that the court conducts business on the second Monday in October
(Columbus Day).
HB2109 - superior court; holiday hours
This bill exempts rate-related insurance information from being disclosed to the public by the
Department of Insurance (DOI) if the information can be classified as a trade secret.
HB2168 - Auto Insurance; disclosure
This bill modifies certain sentencing requirements for indecent exposure and public sexual
indecency. It also classifies these offenses to a minor as sexually violent offenses and enables
the court to require an additional term of incarceration for certain defendants on lifetime probation.
The bill also strengthens child prostitution laws. It prevents perpetrators from evading responsibility
by claiming they did not know that a minor was younger than 18.
HB2238 - sexual offenses; probation; sentencing
HB2260 - regulatory rule making
HB 2260 revises the rule making process by expanding the use of summary rule making,
authorizing a general permit and broadening the role of the governor’s Office of Strategic Planning
and Budgeting. Commerce Committee amendment requires the economic, small business and
consumer impact statement to calculate the benefits, as well as the costs to Arizona.
This bill exempts certain Arizona manufactured firearms, firearms accessories and ammunition
from federal interstate commerce laws and regulations. Also included are legislative findings
derived from the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Arizona, pertaining to
the guaranteed reservation, to the states, of all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to
the federal government or reserved to the people by the United States Constitution, intrastate
commerce, and the right of the people to keep and bear arms.
HB2307 - Arizona manufactured firearms; regulation
Municipalities and counties are authorized to designate roads opened after June 13, 1975 as
primitive roads if the road was accepted for maintenance by the board of supervisors and the road
was not constructed in accordance with county standards.
HB2422 - Primitive Roads; Municipalities
HB 2423 requires counties, cities and towns to post their estimates of revenues and expenses
on their official Internet websites in addition to making them available at their libraries and
administrative offices.
HB2423 - municipal and county budgets
HB 2600 is an emergency measure that designates February 8 of every year as Boy Scouts of
America Day and specifies that Boy Scouts of America Day is not a legal holiday.
HB2600 - state holiday; boy scouts
HB2601 - eagle scouts; complimentary fishing license
HB2661 - statewide water augmentation authority; study
HB 2661 creates the 15-member Water Resources Development Commission (Commission) to
evaluate county by county current water availability and future water needs for twenty-five, fifty and
one-hundred years. Also to prescribe potential financing mechanisms for the acquisition of water
supplies and necessary infrastructure for water treatment and delivery. To make recommendations
regarding the need for further water studies and evaluations..
HB 2601 allows the Game and Fish Commission (Commission) to issue a Youth Class F
combination hunting and fishing license for a reduced fee to all Eagle Scouts residing in Arizona.
HCM2002 - health care reform
The spirit of the West is an important part of Arizona's culture, one that continues to shape our state
and nation. It is indeed fitting that we recognize this enduring spirit in forging a strong future for
Arizona and honor individuals such as Representative Jack Brown whose efforts have contributed
so greatly to our state's heritage and well-being. HCR2068 memorializes that the Members of the
Legislature proclaim April 20, 2010 as Jack Brown Western Day and extend deepest appreciation to
Jack Brown for his many outstanding contributions to our great state.
HCR2068 - Jack Brown western day
HR2002 - Eric Shuhandler; death resolution
HR2003 - Temple Emanu-El; centennial
For one hundred years, Temple Emanu-El has served the spiritual needs of southern Arizona's
Jewish residents and has worked diligently to improve the lives of those in the greater Tucson
community. The clergy and congregation of Temple Emanu-El, both past and present, are deserving
of recognition for their many contributions to the area's citizens and to the community over the years.
The Members of the House of Representatives congratulate Temple Emanu-El on the auspicious
occasion of its one hundredth anniversary and extend best wishes for its continued success.
Medicaid was signed into law on July 30, 1965, by President Lyndon B. Johnson. Each state
administers its Medicaid program and sets its own guidelines regarding eligibility and services.
Medicaid coverage is only available to certain low-income individuals and families who meet certain
requirements of federal and state law. Eligibility requirements vary from state to state and may
include your age, income, assets, U.S. citizenship, and whether a person is disabled, blind or
pregnant. In 2000, the Arizona voters passed Proposition 204 which expanded the eligibility for
AHCCCS coverage to include uninsured persons who have annual incomes up to 100% of the
federal poverty guidelines. Arizona is one of six states (others are NY, MA, VT, HI and DE) that has
enacted coverage of childless adults up to 100% of the federal poverty guidelines. HCM 2002
requests the United States Congress to ensure that any federal health care legislation contain an
equitable distribution of Medicaid funding
Lieutenant Eric Shuhandler of the Gilbert Police Department died in the line of duty on January 28,
2010 at the age of forty-two. Throughout his sixteen years with the Gilbert Police Department,
Lieutenant Eric Shuhandler capably served the citizens of Gilbert and achieved a remarkable record
of accomplishment. His work included fraud and narcotics investigations, overseeing crime prevention
programs and public information, and he oversaw the school resource officer program and served as
a patrol supervisor. He played a lead role in the implementation of the Department's I/Leads and
COPLINK programs, which have made investigations more efficient and residents safer. Lieutenant
Shuhandler's management and high-tech skills were instrumental in helping the Department attain a
higher level of efficiency and service for Gilbert residents. The Members of the House of
Representatives express sincere regret at the tragic death of Lieutenant Eric Shuhandler and extend
their deepest sympathies to his surviving family members.
SB1141 - CAGRD revenue bonding; sustainability policies
SB 1141 makes changes to statute relating to Arizona Department of Water Resources oversight
of water resource management and replenishment. Additionally, the bill increases the bonding
authority from $250 million to $500 million of the Central Arizona Water Conservation District and
authorizes the collection of annual membership dues for members of the Central Arizona Groundwater
Replenishment District to repay bonds issued in order to meet groundwater replenishment obligations.
Prohibits CAGRD from acquiring: groundwater, except groundwater may be taken from the Yuma,
McMullen Valley, Butler Valley, and the Harquahala basins as authorized by law and surface water
that has been adjudicated.
SB1189 - admissibility of expert opinion testimony
SB 1189 changes the standard used in civil trials relating to the admissibility of expert testimony
from the Frye standard to the Daubert standard. The Frye standard relates to admissibility of expert
testimony and was established by Frye v. United States, 293 F. 1013 (D.C. Cir. 1923). The Frye
standard requires that expert testimony be based on science that has gained “general acceptance” in
the relevant field. The Frye standard was utilized in 579 (1993), established the Daubert standard.
There were a number of subsequent cases that expanded on Daubert and in December 2000 Federal
Rule of Evidence 702 was formally amended to reflect the implications of the Daubert standard. In
order to be admitted the testimony must be based on sufficient facts or data, the product of reliable
principles and methods, and the witness must apply the principles and methods reliably to the facts
of the case.
>Primary
>Co Sponsored
>Championed
©2011 Paid for by Elect Andy Tobin
For a better Arizona
Endorsements / Awards