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Legislative Review & Update

+ The Basics 30 Arizona Legislative Districts 2 Representatives 1 Senator Republican Majority in both Chambers Senate:17 Rs; 13 Ds House: 36 Rs; 24 Ds Governor Jan Brewer

+ The Basics Bill introduced Referred to one or more standing committee(s) and the Rules Committee COW Third Reading Moves to the next chamber, repeat Conference Committee (?) Governor’s Office - signature or veto or inaction Override (?) Legislative Process

+ The Basics Odds and Ends Term Limits 4 consecutive terms in each house 2 year respite before rejoining Session Length 100 days by rule 1988 – longest session – 173 days 2013 – 13 th longest session – 151 days Jargon Striker Amendments Prop 105 Prop 108 Effective Date for Legislation 91 days after session Emergency clause

+ Members Only tab Under Government Relations OR Finding Your Legislators

+ Contacting Your Legislators APMA Calls to Action vs. Phone Call Tips Use appropriate titles Speaker Tobin (House) or President Biggs (Senate) Chairwoman Griffin (Committee Chair) Representative Brophy-McGee (House) or Senator Driggs (Senate) Don’t forget “the ask” Explain in your own words why the issue is important Include your (Home and/or Business) address Briefly describe your company/role in the industry BCC Amanda and forward any responses

+ Example for Committee Dear Chairman Pratt and Energy Committee Members, Bennett Oil Company is a third generation full service petroleum distribution company. We employ 45 individuals in the state. Arizona’s UST program is vital to the continued survival of small and medium sized fuel marketing companies like Bennett Oil. I respectfully request that you vote yes on SB1999 (UST Program) when it comes before your committee. Sincerely, Lenora Nelson President, Bennett Oil Company 123 Beautiful Way, Prescott, AZ Using proper title Describing company and why the bill is important Asking for specific support Company and address Text Tips

+ Example for COW/Third Reading Dear Representative Fann, Bennett Oil Company is a third generation full service petroleum distribution company. We employ 45 individuals in the state. Arizona’s UST program is vital to the continued survival of small and medium sized fuel marketing companies like Bennett Oil. I respectfully request that you vote yes on SB1999 (UST Program) when it comes to the House floor. Sincerely, Lenora Nelson President, Bennett Oil Company 123 Beautiful Way, Prescott, AZ Using proper title Describing company and why the bill is important Asking for specific support Company and address Text Tips

Legislative Session

+ The Pros APMA’s 2014 Lobbyist Team Michael Preston GreenJanna DayRyan O’Daniel Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

+ Questions?