Wendy Rogers — Addressed by the speaker during the exchange.
Wendy Rogers — Thanked for her commitment to Flagstaff and the roadway project through a prior appropriation and this bill.
Wendy Rogers — Thanked for bringing the bill forward to improve safety and congestion.
Wendy Rogers — Thanked after closing remarks.
Wendy Rogers — Addressed with a suggestion about future funding options.
Wendy Rogers — Suggested as a possible recipient of an amendment to help fund the project.
Wendy Rogers — Senator Rogers is identified as the sponsor and is present to answer questions.
Wendy Rogers — She says she represents Payson and that the right-turn lane issue is the most pressing constituent concern.
Wendy Rogers — Praised for picking up the issue for the town.
Wendy Rogers — Referenced as the sponsor of the bill.
Wendy Rogers — Explained that the project addresses heavy traffic generated by the Renaissance Festival and said the intersection serves the whole state at certain times of year.
Wendy Rogers — Continued explaining that the project is relatively inexpensive and improves safety and congestion.
Wendy Rogers — Called on after staff presentation.
Wendy Rogers — Introduced the bill and argued that photo radar is a statewide issue and should be decided by voters.
Wendy Rogers — Wendy Rogers is mentioned in a hypothetical example about allocating $9 million for turn-lane improvements in the area.
Wendy Rogers — Closing remarks are attributed to Senator Rogers.
Wendy Rogers — Closing remarks were attributed to Senator Rogers before the motion on SCR 1004.
Wendy Rogers — Senator Rogers was addressed in the explanation of vote and was credited with making compelling arguments.
Wendy Rogers — Wendy Rogers was addressed in the discussion of a rural road business location and Tempe traffic conditions.
Wendy Rogers — Referenced as a possible sponsor of the bill, but the speaker says it is his bill.
Tammy Suho Vieco — Tammy Suho Vieco, a Metro Plan member and corridor resident, testifies in support of the West Route 66 project. She explains that the project is not yet in the five-year plan but has been through a thorough vetting process, which identified it as the number one priority. Speaking from her experience living along the corridor for more than 10 years, she describes it as a serious safety issue with frequent crashes, dangerous turning movements, high speeds, and conflicts with freight traffic coming off I-40. She closes by thanking Senator Rogers for bringing the bill forward.
Tammy — Committee asks if there are questions for Tammy; she is thanked for being present.
Teresa Martinez — Joked with about roundabouts in Pinal County.
SB1064 — The committee vote is announced as a due pass recommendation for SB 1064 as amended.
SB1059 — The bill is introduced as appropriating $9.2 million from the state general fund in FY 27 for an additional right-turn lane at State Route 87 and State Route 260.
SB1059 — The committee considered Senate Bill 1059, with a motion made to give it a do pass recommendation, and then approved the bill by committee vote.
Flavio Bravo — Senator Fernandez is repeatedly addressed during a continuous exchange about the rising and seemingly exorbitant cost of a turn-lane/transportation project. The discussion explains that the project costs are very high, with right turn lanes estimated at about $9 million and left turn lanes at about $18 million, and notes that ADOT conducted the study and provided the general $9 million figure.
Tom Dorn — Identified as a speaker, representing McDonald's.
Tom Dorn — Testifies on behalf of the town of Payson and thanks Senator Rogers for bringing the issue forward.
Tom Dorn — Asked whether a roundabout had been considered.
SB1062 — Senate Bill 1062 was presented as a $1 million FY27 General Fund appropriation to ADOT for an additional left-turn lane at U.S. Route 60 and Superstition Mountain Drive. A witness spoke in support of the bill as a needed transportation improvement, a motion was made to give it a do pass recommendation, and the committee ultimately approved the bill with that recommendation.
Michael McCarty — Michael McCarty, a 20-year Gold Canyon resident and HOA president, testified in support of the bill and emphasized the urgent need for an additional left-turn lane from eastbound US 60 to northbound Superstition Mountain Drive. He described rapid growth in Pinal County and the East Valley, heavy traffic and difficult stacking at the intersection, and dangerous conditions including near-misses and accidents. He said the project is strongly supported by local HOAs, residents, county officials, and Apache Junction, and urged the committee to support the improvement.
Consuelo Hernandez — Asked whether there is any local contribution to the project.
Sean Dowell — Named as the first person on the speaker list.
Sean Dow — Testified against photo radar and alleged improper financial incentives tied to ticket revenue.
Sean Dow — Referenced as knowing more about the issue than the current witness.
Ryan Denke — Testified in favor of putting the measure on the ballot and described it as a democracy issue.
Joan Murphy — Listed on the speaker roster.
Catherine Warren — Listed on the speaker roster.
Mr. Dow — Referenced in the senator's question about citations and signatures.
Commander Nick DePonsio — Identified himself as a commander in the Phoenix Police Department Traffic Bureau and began testimony supporting automated enforcement.
Mark Stanton — Mark Stanton, mayor of Paradise Valley, testified in support of local control over photo radar and stated that Paradise Valley supports photo radar and opposes the bill in its current form.
Freeman Carney — Freeman Carney, the Chief of Police for Paradise Valley, is introduced and called forward as the next speaker.
Chief Freeman Carney — Chief Freeman Carney, Chief of Police for Paradise Valley, testifies in opposition to SCR 1004. He says Paradise Valley has had three fatal accidents in four years and argues that photo radar and red-light cameras help slow traffic, change driver behavior, and save lives. He emphasizes that residents of other cities should not decide what is best for Paradise Valley and urges lawmakers to allow local jurisdictions to vote on and control their own enforcement policies.
Hildy Angius — The transcript appears to say 'Senator Warner,' but the expected member list suggests this may be Senator Wendy Rogers; she is mentioned as having attended the meetings.
Commander Stephanie Daravan — Commander Stephanie Daravan of the Mesa Police Department testifies in opposition to SCR 1004, introducing herself and then continuing into concerns about the discussion around the judge's signature and Mesa's limited use of photo enforcement.
Assistant Chief Rich Slaven — Introduced as the next witness from Scottsdale.
Rich Slave — Assistant Chief of Police with Scottsdale Police Department; begins testimony supporting traffic enforcement.
Scottsdale Police Department representative — The Scottsdale Police Department representative defended Scottsdale’s photo enforcement program, arguing that it improves driver safety and has helped the city achieve a high safety ranking. The witness urged the committee to oppose the resolution and emphasized that decisions about photo enforcement should remain under local control with Scottsdale voters and representatives. The witness then explained how the system works: the camera itself does not make legal judgments, but the police department sets the speed threshold based on roadway conditions, traffic patterns, accident history, and complaints about speeding or reckless driving. The representative said officers do not rely on weather reports, that the cited statute is speed greater than reasonable and prudent, and that drivers can contest citations in court if they believe a notice was issued incorrectly. The witness concluded by referencing a study and highlighting a reported 49% reduction in serious injury or fatal collisions.
Kevin Payne — Kevin Payne questioned a Scottsdale witness about a photo enforcement notice he received after visiting Scottsdale, focusing on the citation’s 'speed not reasonable or prudent' basis. He asked how a camera could determine whether speed is unreasonable under the circumstances, whether factors like weather, visibility, and traffic are considered, whether officers check such conditions before issuing citations, and whether all Scottsdale photo radar citations are issued under the reasonable-and-prudent standard. He then concluded his questioning.