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• On this map, you can see recharge facilities in the Phoenix, Pinal, and Tucson active management areas
• They are... ...the Phoenix, Pinal, and Tucson active management areas.
• As a refresher, under that program, eligible IGFR holders in the Phoenix and Pinal AMAs can voluntarily
• As a refresher, under that program, eligible IGFR holders in the Phoenix and Pinal AMAs can voluntarily

Bills: SB1137, SB1176, SB1287, SB1335, SB1336, SB1445, SB1677

Keywords: underground utilities, utility locating, dig safe, call before you dig, 811, excavation safety, damage prevention, one-call center, locate request, white lining, large project coordination, buried infrastructure, subsurface utilities, utility marking, locator wire, locator strip, interactive positive response system, landlord duties, apartment community, mobile home park

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• I'm a Phoenix resident and regional director for StandWithUs.
• I'm a Phoenix resident and regional director for stand with us.
• So I was six months pregnant and several hundred miles outside of Phoenix somewhere in the desert, and
• hospital that couldn't attend to the care that I needed, and there were talks of flying me back to Phoenix

Bills: HB2014, HB2156, HB2180, HB2554, HCR2047, HR2002

Keywords: air emissions, fuel blends, environmental quality, feasibility study, Arizona Department of Agriculture, livestock, compensation, funding, ranching, agriculture, appropriation, University of Arizona, education, state budget, biennial budget, state funding, appropriations, budget procedures, fiscal years, Judea

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• He served on the boards of the Phoenix Police Foundation, Greater Phoenix Leadership, He served on the
• boards of the Phoenix Police Foundation, Greater Phoenix Leadership, the Kino Institute, the Greater
• I didn't realize he actually lived in Phoenix.'
• They like to bet on the Phoenix Open, which is in North Scottsdale.
• They like to bet on the Phoenix Open, which is in North Scottsdale.

Summary: The House convened, approved the journal, and spent much of the opening portion recognizing guests and interns from both parties, along with former lawmakers and a newly seated member, Representative Sylvia Allen. The chamber then took up House Concurrent Resolution 2065 honoring the late Alfredo Gutierrez. Members from both parties gave extended remarks about his life as a civil rights advocate, student activist, legislator, and mentor, and the resolution was unanimously adopted and transmitted to the Senate. Family members of Gutierrez were recognized in the gallery during the memorial tribute. The House then moved into Committee of the Whole on the first budget-related measures. On House Bill 4138, the “feed bill”/budget operations measure, Democrats argued the budget favored corporations and data centers over seniors, health care, housing, universities, and vulnerable families, while Republicans defended it as a continuation of prior policy and said it preserved tax conformity and modest agency cuts. After debate and questions, the committee recommended the bill do pass and the House adopted that report, sending HB 4138 to engrossing. The chamber next considered House Bill 4139, the amusement/gaming-related budget bill. Members debated whether it was essentially unchanged from last year’s budget language, with Republicans saying it was a continuation bill and that gaming-related provisions would support rural economies and tourism, while Democrats questioned the broader budget context and its effects on working families. The committee recommended HB 4139 do pass, and the House adopted that recommendation. The House then began debate on House Bill 4140, the state budget implementation bill, focusing on the budget stabilization fund and a proposed government efficiency initiative; discussion was still underway at the end of the transcript.

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• He's a family physician, and his practice has been in the Phoenix area since 1999. This year.
• His practice has been in the Phoenix area since 1999, and he practices very close to my business right

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• My name is Natalie Olson, and I am a member of the Phoenix-Gilbert chapter of Chamber of Mothers, a nonprofit
• The amendment that you heard was in consultation with Phoenix and Sky Harbor Airport and with the Tucson
• going to start seeing a lot more of these now the amendment that you heard was in consultation with Phoenix

Bills: HB2051, HB2324, HB2439, HB2457, HB2686, HB2837, HB2875, HB2953

Keywords: AHCCCS, lactation care, breastfeeding, health services, healthcare access, HB2324, fire code, fire marshal, state fire marshal, municipalities, cities and towns, county-owned buildings, county buildings, intergovernmental agreement, IGA, fire inspection, occupancy certificate, building inventory, local government, county government

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• Valley and is an associate professor of medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix
• We now have numerous exceptions in the Phoenix AMA moratorium, and homes are being built.
• We have two million Catholics in the Diocese of Phoenix.

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• So just so you know how the air is today in Phoenix, which we have none of this in Prescott, mind you
• microscopic elements that we're breathing 24/7, 365 for every person in Arizona, but specifically Phoenix
• in years in which we've already seen that our groundwater resources are strained, including in the Phoenix

Bills: SB1005, SB1202, SB1278, SB1279, SB1280, SB1287

Keywords: cosmetics, animal testing, prohibition, manufacturers, sales regulation, state preemption, groundwater, water conservation, Arizona water resources, drought management, water quality, solar radiation management, environment, regulation, Arizona Revised Statutes, weather modification, licensing, environmental impact, public safety, cloud seeding

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• Paul Sorensen, President of the LDS Phoenix Temple.
• We have my dear friend Jeremiah Coda from the Phoenix Union School Board.

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• transitioned to a new role as clinical faculty with the U of A Family Medicine Residency Program, Phoenix
• And this is the Phoenix AMA.
• And I don't live in the Phoenix AMA, but the biggest population does live right here.
• I don't live in the Phoenix AMA, but the biggest population does live right here.
• I'm up here in Phoenix during the week for session. So can you wave hi, guys?

Keywords: 1182, all

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• truck or car and travel three, four hours to take their mother or their daughter to a hospital in Phoenix
• Prior to my time with Greater Anesthesia Solutions, I was with Phoenix Children's Hospital and prior
• Prior to my time with greater anesthesia solutions, I was with Phoenix Children's Hospital and prior
• This happened here in Phoenix.
• I've helped train residents here in Arizona in the Phoenix program.

Bills: HB2176, HB2333, HB2435, HB2447, HB2617, HB2683, HB2686, HB2725, HB2726, HB2906, HB2953, HB2958

Keywords: health care, licensure, complaints, investigation, safety, patient care, regulatory compliance, prosthetics, orthotics, health insurance, Medicare, medical necessity, disability rights, coverage, reimbursement, internationally trained physicians, medical board, clinical training, provisional license, healthcare workforce

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• Phoenix strengthens public health innovation, collaboration, and communication across sectors and at
• Phoenix strengthens public health innovation, collaboration, and communication across sectors and at
• We aim to launch a Phoenix Innovation Partnership to bring together public, private, academic, and philanthropic
• Phoenix Innovation intends to accelerate development and translation of technology innovations that address

Summary: The Assembly Subcommittee on Health heard an overview of the California Department of Public Health budget, including a $5.1 billion department budget and 19 non-IT budget change proposals spanning environmental health, healthcare quality, infectious disease, healthy communities, health statistics, preparedness, and laboratory sciences. CDPH also presented estimates for WIC and the Genetic Disease Screening Program, both of which were described as relatively stable, with WIC food costs rising mainly due to inflation and participation holding near 1 million monthly participants. Members and public commenters raised support for several proposals, including funding for the California Reducing Disparities Project, AB 1264 implementation on school food standards, childhood lead poisoning prevention, the hospital bed capacity registry, sickle cell care networks, and WIC protections amid federal policy changes and shutdown-related uncertainty. Dr. Erica Pond then presented the 2026 State of Public Health report, highlighting major gains such as record-low mortality rates, all-time high life expectancy, and the first decline in overdose deaths in 14 years, while warning about persistent disparities in maternal and infant outcomes, rising severe maternal morbidity, and worsening mental and behavioral health trends, especially among younger adults. She emphasized racial and geographic inequities, the role of social drivers like poverty and education, and the importance of prevention investments through the Behavioral Health Services Act. Members discussed the need for upstream public health spending, environmental health preparedness, and how to translate data into action, while public comment largely focused on sustaining community-based prevention and equity programs. In a separate update on federal actions and public health partnerships, Dr. Pond and CDPH staff described California’s response to federal funding threats, vaccine policy changes, and measles outbreaks. They outlined new collaborations such as the West Coast Health Alliance, the Governor’s Public Health Alliance, the WHO outbreak network, and the FACT Coalition, along with CDPH’s process for reviewing and updating immunization and preventive service recommendations under AB 144. Members questioned the rise in measles and declining vaccination coverage, and CDPH said it is using trusted messengers and tailored outreach while continuing to evaluate federal recommendations. The committee then heard an ADAP estimate showing lower projected budget authority needs due to reduced caseload and one-time funding expiring, followed by public support for using ADAP rebate funds to expand HIV prevention, PrEP, testing, and disease intervention staffing. The final issue focused on public health information technology systems, including Sapphire, CalReady, CalConnect, CARE, MyTurn, MyCAVAC, and the digital vaccine record. CDPH explained how these systems support disease reporting, contact tracing, immunization tracking, vaccine ordering, and outbreak response, while the Department of Finance said only Sapphire and CalReady are funded in the Governor’s budget and the rest are under review because of the state’s budget deficit and declining utilization. Local health department representatives strongly opposed losing the systems, arguing that lower usage reflects post-pandemic conditions and that the tools save staff time, improve outbreak response, and prevent a return to manual spreadsheets and phone calls. Members echoed concern that cutting the systems would undermine public health capacity and waste prior state investment, and urged the administration to present a funding plan that matches its stated commitment to public health.

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• repealing felony murder entirely, because there are people in prison right now who are in there because Phoenix
• And then that person got charged with felony murder because they were in the car when Phoenix police
• repealing felony murder entirely, because there are people in prison right now who are in there because Phoenix
• And then that person got charged with felony murder because they were in the car when Phoenix police

Bills: HB2043, HB2046, HB2126, HB2131, HB2132, HB2133, HB2223, HB2265, HB2411, HB2666

Keywords: felony murder, unborn child, homicide, Arizona Revised Statutes, life imprisonment, death penalty, education, funding, school districts, state aid, education reform, venue, employee conflict, superior court, legal proceedings, workplace disputes, weapons, explosives, trafficking, firearm regulations

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• designated providers have been certified to have acquired a 100-year water supply in their areas—City of Phoenix
• was created in 1994 or something, and there was the $32,000 collected, but it was paid for by the Phoenix
• And there was the $32,000 collected, but it was paid for by the Phoenix Suns.
• So Phoenix Suns decided to sponsor that, and that's their business.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The meeting was a caucus-style run-through of many bills and resolutions across Appropriations, Commerce, Education, Federalism/Military Affairs/Elections, Government, Health and Human Services, Judiciary, ENRU, Public Safety, and Rural Economic Development. Measures discussed included housing and HOA rules, school policy and funding, health care licensing and records timelines, public safety and corrections funding, election and campaign rules, water and environmental policy, and several criminal justice and juvenile justice changes. Many items were described as being on third-read consent or consent calendars, with staff often noting that no questions were raised and no sponsor was present. Several bills drew sponsor explanation or member discussion. In education, members reviewed bills on teacher strikes, school safety, math placement, student outcomes, free school meals, parent permission for clubs, and school bond ballot disclosures. In health, bills covered prior authorization data reporting, nursing board rules and complaint procedures, pharmacist testing/treatment authority, opioid antagonist expiration dates, board continuations, and a constitutional amendment on refusing medical mandates. In government and public safety, members discussed DCS legal representation, inmate medical records, public safety parity funding, sheriff authority, border support funding, and a resolution supporting county sheriffs. In commerce and housing, bills addressed condominium and HOA authority, shade structures, pet restrictions, insurance certificates, apprenticeship definitions, automatic renewal contracts, and a state housing affordability district. There was notable discussion on House Bill 4044, which would create a Public Safety Parity Fund for DPS and DOC salaries using interest from the state rainy day fund and other revenue sources. The sponsor argued it would provide a reliable way to fund public safety pay, while others objected that it would consume interest needed to preserve the fund’s value and that a general fund appropriation would be more appropriate. The bill prompted extended back-and-forth, with some members supporting the concept and others saying it was fiscally irresponsible. Another point of discussion came on House Bill 2775, where staff noted a possible misprint in the bill history, and on House Bill 467, where staff clarified that the inactive voter list changes related to e-poll book status categories. No formal votes were recorded in the transcript, and the meeting appears to have been a review of measures before floor action.

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• I want to thank all of you who took the time to drive up here today in the Phoenix traffic.
• Justin Wilmeth, Legislative District 2, that is North Phoenix.
• understanding that it would be part-time, meaning for a few months out of every year, we all meet in Phoenix
• two households, to be here for six months, to have a house in Tucson but also an apartment here in Phoenix

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• I am LD 22, West Valley, and that includes West Phoenix, South Glendale, a little bit of Goodyear, Avondale
• I represent Central West Phoenix and Glendale, and I am glad to be here. Woo-hoo for 2026!
• My district is what you might call on the bleeding edge of Phoenix development, and in a place where
• We do training in two modules, a total of six days: three days in Tucson and three days in Phoenix.

Bills: HB2016, HB2104, HB2105, HB2288, HB2289

Keywords: tax penalties, filing, tax returns, administration, Arizona Revised Statutes, agricultural property, classification, county assessor, property inspection, appeal process, property tax, agricultural classification, Department of Revenue, property valuation, inspection notice, inspection report, on-site inspection, full cash value, rural land, farm land

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• My name is Robert Whitley, and I'm a sergeant with the City of Phoenix Police Department Crisis Intervention
• Currently, my detectives from the Phoenix Police Behavioral Health Response Unit are being used to serve
• My job is to improve upon the safety and efficiency of the Phoenix Police Department's response to people

Bills: SB1113, SB1115, SB1122, SB1123, SB1125, SB1165, SB1188, SB1193, SB1243, SB1318, SB1477

Keywords: mental health, involuntary evaluation, service of process, court-ordered treatment, evaluation agencies, AHCCCS, remote work, state agency, employment, public health, healthcare, behavioral health, prior authorization, American Indian health program, medicaid, medical examiner, death investigation, body disposal, autopsy, veteran burial

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• . >> And your coach wanted to become a consistent winner in Phoenix City. >> He wanted to be. >> Hey,
• >> Um, you got another defensive lineman going to the SEC coach coming straight up Highway 43 to Phoenix
• and he's coming home. >> He's coming home. >> He's coming home. >> But we can always schedule from Phoenix

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• She is the proud servant leader of Phillips Christian Methodist Episcopal Church here in Phoenix, Arizona
• , which just celebrated its 119th year here in downtown Phoenix.

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• She taught in the Phoenix metropolitan area. ...devoted herself to education.
• She taught in the Phoenix metropolitan area at Bright Hearts Academy, Pidea Academy, and many other schools

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• For Phoenix it prevents for profit institutions from participating. That's permitted under N.C.
• so first on the consumer protection side and this is where the opposition from the University of Phoenix
• We can only take this so far because, as the University of Phoenix has noted, the other 49 states have

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