Mechanical Insulators LMCT Information for Arizona

Political Activism

Arizona State Information

The Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) is looking to aid in information available to elected officials, Insulators Union Locals and members, contractors and the general public in Arizona.

Some of the information on this page may be outdated with the coronavirus global pandemic. Please contact any member of the Mechanical Insulators LMCT with any questions.

On this page, you will find information related to state specific legislation that deals with mechanical insulation and labor, Political Action Committee (PAC) guidelines and information for the state’s federally elected officials.

Arizona’s state capitol resides in Phoenix. The legislative body consists of the senate and the house of representatives. There are 30 senators and 60 house members. Members serve two year terms. Elections are held every two years and are held in even numbered years. The members are limited to eight consecutive years but unlike other states that have term limits you can run again after sitting out for two years or run for the chamber in which you have not served.

The legislature meets annually beginning the second Monday in January and lasts 100 days but can be extended for another 100 days.

Republicans control both chambers. You must be at least 25 years of age to run for either chamber when you take office. You must be a resident of the state for three years prior to filing for office and a resident of the county in which you are running for at least one year.

For further information on the Arizona State Legislature or to find your state elected officials, click here.

Bill Information

The following bills are active in the current Legislative Session and pertain to the Mechanical Insulation industry.


H.B.2411

2022

Coal combustion residuals program

Status: Passed Original Chamber

‍Date of Last Action:* 3/9/2022

‍Author: AZ Rep. Gail Griffin (R-AZ-014)

‍Topics: Clean energy

‍Summary: In this article, unless the context otherwise requires: 5 1. "Dam" means any artificial barrier, including appurtenant works for the impounding or diversion of water, twenty-five feet or more in height or the storage capacity of which will be more than fifty acre-feet

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S.B.1157

2022

Asbestos claims; required information; liability

Status: Passed Original Chamber

‍Date of Last Action:* 3/28/2022

‍Author: AZ Sen. Vince Leach (R-AZ-011)

‍Topics: Asbestos, Labor Standards

‍Summary: IN ANY ACTION INVOLVING A PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM ARISING FROM EXPOSURE TO ASBESTOS AND IN ADDITION TO ANY REQUIREMENTS FOR ASBESTOS EXPOSURE-RELATED CLAIMS PRESCRIBED IN SECTION 12-782, A PLAINTIFF SHALL FILE A SWORN STATEMENT WITHIN THIRTY DAYS AFTER ANY ASBESTOS ACTION IS FILED. THE SWORN STATEMENT SHALL SPECIFY THE EVIDENCE THAT PROVIDES THE BASIS FOR EACH CLAIM AGAINST EACH DEFENDANT

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S.B.1191

2020

Union labor; prohibition; prevailing wage - OPPOSE

Status: Passed Original Chamber

‍Date of Last Action:* 3/28/2022

‍Author: AZ Sen. Warren Petersen (R-AZ-012)

‍Topics: Right To Work, Labor Standards

‍Summary: AN ACT AMENDING TITLE 12, CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE 2, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING SECTION 12-137; AMENDING SECTION 22-206, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES; RELATING TO VIRTUAL COURT APPEARANCES.

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H.B.2253

2022

Asbestos claims; required information; liability. - OPPOSE

Status: Passed Original Chamber

‍Date of Last Action:* 3/10/2022

‍Author: AZ Rep. Travis Grantham (R-AZ-012)

‍Topics: Asbestos, Labor Standards

‍Summary: AN ACT AMENDING TITLE 12, CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE 19, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING SECTIONS 12-783 AND 12-784; RELATING TO ASBESTOS LIABILITY.

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S.B.1548

2022

Employment and labor omnibus

Status: Introduced or Prefiled

‍Date of Last Action:* 2/1/2022

‍Author: AZ Sen. Martin Quezada (D-AZ-029)

‍Topics: Labor Standards

‍Summary: AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT: REQUIRE NONDISCLOSURE BY AN EMPLOYEE REGARDING THE EMPLOYEE'S WAGE INFORMATION AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

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H.B.2618

2022

Power plants; contractors; workforce requirements

Status: Introduced or Prefiled

‍Date of Last Action:* 1/31/2022

‍Author: AZ Rep. Alma Hernandez (D-AZ-003)

‍Topics: Labor Standards, Project Labor Agreements

‍Summary: IN THIS ARTICLE, UNLESS THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES: "APPRENTICEABLE OCCUPATION" MEANS AN OCCUPATION FOR WHICH AN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OR THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY.

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S.C.R.1035

2022

Right to work; repeal - SUPPORT

Status: Introduced or Prefiled

‍Date of Last Action:* 1/27/2022

‍Author: AZ Sen. Juan Mendez (D-AZ-026)

‍Topics: Right To Work, Labor Standards

‍Summary: Article XXV, Constitution of Arizona, is proposed to be repealed as follows if approved by the voters and on the proclamation of the Governor: Article XXV, Constitution of Arizona, relating to the right to work, is repealed.

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Federal Elected Officials

House Representatives & Senators


House of Representatives

1st District:

(Since 2017)

Tom O'Halleran (D)

2nd District:

(Since 2019)

Ann Kirkpatrick (D)

3rd District:

(Since 2003)

Raúl Grijalva (D)

4th District:

(Since 2011)

Paul Gosar (R)

5th District:

(Since 2017)

Andy Biggs (R)

6th District:

(Since 2011)

David Schweikert (R)

7th District:

(Since 2015)

Ruben Gallego (D)

8th District:

(Since 2018)

Debbie Lesko (R)

9th District:

(Since 2019)

Greg Stanton (D)

Senators

Mark Kelly (D)

(Since 2020)

PAC Guidelines

Political Action Committee Campaign Finance Compliance Guidelines for Arizona. Please contact the LMCT with specific fund and contribution limit questions.


Political Action Committee Campaign Finance Compliance Guidelines for Arizona

Resident Agent Requirement? No. Federal PACs are not subject to Arizona’s Fair Campaign Practices Act. According to a phone call with Election Services Division Campaign Finance Supervisor Teresa Jones at (602) 364-3218.

Local Bank Requirement? No. A.R.S. § 16-907.

What type of funds are allowed? Voluntary. A.R.S. § 16-1022.

Registration and reporting requirements for Federal and Out-of-State PACs:

  • Federal and out-of-state PACs may not make contributions to candidates unless also registered in Arizona.
  • FEC reports may not be filed in lieu of state reports.Contribution limits:
  • Contribution limits increase each year. A.R.S. § 16-931.
  • As of 2017-2018:

Recipient

Regular PAC

Statewide Official: $5,100

Legislative Official: $5,100

Local Candidate: $6,350

PAC: Unlimited

Political Party: Unlimited

Mega PAC

Statewide Official: $10,200

Legislative Official: $10,200

Local Candidate: $12,700

PAC: Unlimited

Political Party: Unlimited

Union

Statewide Official: Prohibited

Legislative Official: Prohibited

Local Candidate: Prohibited

PAC: Unlimited

Political Party: Unlimited