Activities at the Arizona Legislature:
2012 Session
During the Arizona legislative session that started January 9th, the Arizona Foundation for Behavioral Health will provide a brief listing of Arizona House and Arizona Senate legislation of concern to the behavioral health community. You are welcome to link to the Arizona State Legislative website with the links provided below or to use our weekly report as a means to assist you in tracking issues of interest. Look to the highlighted area below to look for this week's activities. Please use the "contact us" button to inform us of other issues affecting our community.
You can link to a list of Arizona State House and Senate members and committee assignments.
Legislative Updates
Arizona House of Representatives and Arizona Senate Proposed Bills for 2012
When you click on a link to a bill you will be taken to the Arizona Legislature Website in a separate window so that you may remain on this website. You will then be able to choose from that section of the legislative website who the sponsor of the bill is, a chance to review the bill itself, examine any proposed or adopted amendments, fact sheets or fiscal notes. Then you can return to our website to continue your review of the bills we are monitoring. It is a highly dynamic process so do expect changes throughout session. Should you have suggestions, please contact the office.
AHCCCS
HB 2146: AHCCCS; Special Audit; Medicaid
HB 2581: AHCCCS; Nonemergency
Transportation; Reimbursement
SB 1086: AHCCCS; ALTCS; Reimbursement Rates
Health Care Issues
HB 2081: Regional Behavioral Health
Authorities
HB 2302: Insurance; Mental Health Coverage;
Parity
HB 2344: Regional Behavioral Health
Authorities; Requirements
HB 2356: Drugs; Definition
HB 2359: Psychiatric Hospitals; Physical
Plant Standards
HB 2369: Electronic Medical Records
HB 2533: Developmental Disabilities;
Contracted Care Providers
HB 2637: Behavioral Health; Regional
Behavioral Health Authority; Preference
HB 2666: Health Insurance; Telemedicine
SB 1032: Health Care Compact; Funding
SB 1043: Dangerous Drugs; Definition
SB 1073: Pharmacy Board; Drug Schedules;
Rules
SB 1078: Interstate Compact; Health Care
SB 1082: Alcoholism & Substance Abuse
Control
SB 1172: Transportation of Patients;
Requirements
SB 1189: Health Professionals; State
Regulation Exceptions
SB 1249: Health Care Insurers; Provider
Contracts
SB 1250: Health Insurance; Interstate
Purchase
SB 1384: Health Care Charges; Public
Availability
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Housing
HB 2127: Landlord Tenant; Material BreachHB 2128: Landlord Tenant; Abandonment; Personal Property
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Corrections Issues
HB 2442: Prisoners; Payment for Drug TestingSB 1037: Juvenile Corrections; Education
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Court Procedures
HB 2015: Courts; Prohibited Costs; CounselingHB 2548: Dangerous & Incompetent Defendants; Commitment
HB 2669: Danger to Self; Others; Reporting
Miscellaneous
HB 2249: CPS Oversight CommitteeSB 1136: Fingerprinting; Central Registry; Background Checks
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Senate Members
State House of Representatives or Senate committee Schedule
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Click here for Department of Economic Security
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