AZBio Watch List for April 11 2016

AZBio Members are encouraged to share thoughts on these bills and others with the Government Affairs Committee.  Email AZBio

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The STATE BUDGET was not released last week.
Click here to view AZBio’s Letter to our elected leaders on Budget Priorities.

Bills Signed by Gov. Ducey
HB2144 genetic testing; informed consent
HB2386 patent troll prevention act (as amended)
SB1474    human fetus; embryo; prohibited actions
SB1525 JTED restoration and reforms

Bills sent to the Secretary of State
SCR1005 rights of caregivers; recognition

Passed Both Chambers – Pending Concurrence on Amendments from the originating chamber
HB2271 universities; commercial paper
HB2307 anatomical gifts; procurement organizations; licensure
HB2310 biological products; prescription orders
Bills still in the process

HB2309 children’s health insurance program (needs Senate action)
HB2362  nurse licensure compact(pending RULES)
HB2502 medical licensure compact (pending RULES)
HB2503 psychologists; licensure compact (pending RULES)
HB2504 physical therapy licensure compact (pending RULES)
HB2640 appropriation; pediatric neurological autoimmune disorders
HB2666   governor’s economic opportunity office; consolidation (pending RULES)
HCR2031 personal property tax; exemption
HCR2039 multiple sclerosis awareness week (pending Senate Action)
SB1112  pharmacists; scope of practice
SB1113 student loans; teachers; appropriation (pending RULES)
SB1363  insurance coverage; telemedicine

Bills Not Progressing
HB2266 durable medical equipment suppliers; requirements (Not Heard in Committee)
HB2275 genetically engineered foods; labeling (Not Heard in Committee)
HB2321 pilot program; STEM internship
HB2523 contact lenses; prescriptions.
HB2601  R&D tax credits; conversion;
SB1006 institutional investor; definition
SB1139 tax credit cap; angel investor

The next meeting of the AZBio Government Affairs Committee will be THURSDAY April 14th at 3 PM AZ/PAC. Click Here for the dial in number.

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