Legislative Documents

The Chamber’s 2012 Public Policy Guide is now available for download. Our six issue committees, Small Business Leadership Council and Public Affairs Committee worked together to develop our guiding principles for issues impacting the business community. Click here to download the 2012 Public Policy Guide.

Information on the 2011 City of Phoenix Mayoral Runoff Election

• Information on polling places and deadlines.

Governor Brewer's FY11 and FY12 Budget Documents

• PDF of Power Point presentation: FY 2011 and 2012 budget background
• PDF of Power Point presentation: Governor's plan for FY2011 and FY2012
• Budget summary book (62 page PDF file)
  

Legislative Wrap-Ups

• 2011 Legislative Analysis 5.10.11
• 2010 Legislative Analysis 05.11.10

City Policy Information

Letters

• City of Phoenix Letter to Todd Sanders regarding rightsourcing 11.14.11
• Letter to Mayor Gordon and City Council on Water Rate Increase 2.9.11
  

Whitepapers:

• GPCC Pattern Outdoor Lighting Code Summary 12.07.10

City Presentations

PowerPoints

• Improvements in Phoenix's Planning & Development Department 5.13.11

State Policy Information

Whitepapers:

• Letter to DHS on State-Operated Health Insurance Exchange 9.26.11
• Arizona Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund Update 7.20.11
• HB 2619 Summary (Unemployment Insurance) 5.2.11
• HB 2541 Summary (Medical Marijuana) 4.5.11
• Details of the "Invest Arizona" Act (SB1401)  4.6.11
• Summary of SB 1201 3.16.11
• Provisions of Immigration Bills (SB 1308, 1309, 1405 and 1611) 3.10.11
• Impact of the Arizona Competitiveness Bill 3.4.11
• Taxation; Presumption Regarding Internet Sales 3.4.11
• "Fairness in Fee Principles" 3.4.11
• Pension Reform Comparison: HB 2726 and SB 1609 3.1.11
• Summary on EPA PM-10 Issue 12.07.10
• GPCC Letter to DHS on Medical Marijuana 01.04.11

Presentations:

• Richard Stavneak (JLBC)– Budget Projections 12.12.11
• ADOT Director John Halikowski Presentation 9.22.11
• Arizona Board of Regents Presentation to Workforce Committee 9.20.11
• Economic Impact and Fiscal Health
• Business Climate: Choose to Compete
• Small Business: Role and Impact
• Site-Selector Viewpoint
• Economic Development Strategies
• Arizona Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund Solvency 10.23.10

Regional Policy Information

Letters

• Letter to Dark Sky Stakeholders Group from The Coalition for Safe and Responsible Lighting 07.25.11

Federal Policy Information

Letters

• Letter to Congress on the Federal Gas Tax 9.12.11
• Letter to Congress urging passage of the Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act 07.08.11

Bill Summaries:

• Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act 03.23.10

Regulatory

• Exceptional Events Rule Overview 5.16.11
• Exceptional Events Rule Frequently Asked Questions 5.16.11
• Guidance on High Wind Dust Events under EER 5.16.11
• Letter to EPA on PM-10 Proposed Ruling 10.15.10
• GPCC Letter to EPA on CCRs 12.07.10