Bill Text: AZ HB2603 | 2020 | Fifty-fourth Legislature 2nd Regular | Engrossed

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Bill Title: Arizona-Israel commission; establishment

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-1)

Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2020-03-16 - Senate read second time [HB2603 Detail]

Download: Arizona-2020-HB2603-Engrossed.html

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House Engrossed

 

 

 

State of Arizona

House of Representatives

Fifty-fourth Legislature

Second Regular Session

2020

 

 

 

 

HOUSE BILL 2603

 

 

 

AN ACT

 

amending Title 41, chapter 1, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 41-110; relating to the governor's office.

 

 

(TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE)

 

Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:

Section 1.  Title 41, chapter 1, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 41-110, to read:

START_STATUTE41-110.  Arizona-Israel commission; members; duties; commission termination

A.  The Arizona‑Israel commission is established under the governor's office consisting of the following members:

1.  Five members who are appointed by the governor.

2.  One member who is appointed by the president of the senate.

3.  One member who is appointed by the minority leader of the senate.

4.  One member who is appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.

5.  One member who is appointed by the minority leader of the house of representatives.

B.  Commission members are not eligible to receive compensation, but members are eligible for reimbursement of expenses under title 38, chapter 4, article 2.  Commission members serve three-year terms.

C.  The governor's office shall provide office space and staff support to the commission.

D.  The commission shall:

1.  Facilitate commercial relationships between Israel and this state.

2.  Promote the growth of tourism between Israel and this state to contribute to this state's economic and cultural development.

3.  Facilitate and promote a stronger bilateral relationship between Israel and this state.

E.  The commission established by this section ends on July 1, 2028 pursuant to section 41-3103. END_STATUTE

Sec. 2.  Initial terms of members of the Arizona-Israel commission

A.  Notwithstanding section 41-110, Arizona Revised Statutes, as added by this act, the initial terms of members of the Arizona-Israel commission are:

1.  Three terms ending January 1, 2022.

2.  Three terms ending January 1, 2023.

3.  Three terms ending January 1, 2024.

B.  The appropriate official shall make all subsequent appointments as prescribed by statute.