[{"_1":2,"_123":-5,"_124":-5},"loaderData",{"_3":4,"_26":27},"root",{"_5":6,"_17":10,"_18":19,"_20":21,"_22":10,"_23":-5,"_24":-5,"_25":10},"user",{"_7":8,"_9":10,"_11":10,"_12":-5,"_13":-5,"_14":15,"_16":-5},"roles",[],"isAuthenticated",false,"isPremium","planName","subscriptionStatus","featureFlags",{},"insightsBudget","isDevelopmentHost","userPreferences",{},"recaptchaSiteKey","6LcvOJcUAAAAAHsB-gPGfGktcRlKpH7OTIU_dMTD","isImpersonating","impersonation","affiliateStatus","isFreedomPortal","routes/v2/article/layout",{"_28":29,"_30":31},"notFound",true,"relatedArticles",[32,76,87,99,111],{"_33":34,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":40,"_41":42,"_43":44,"_45":46,"_47":48,"_49":50,"_51":52,"_53":54,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":60,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":66,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},"mediaId",6343856,"mediaKeyId","2251662-ae64853fb73de00590cb6f81c6f69b09","parentId",2251662,"title","Committee advances bill to bar foreign-adversary technology from critical infrastructure, adopts amendment","audioSeconds",2260,"startMs",1483000,"endMs",3743000,"viewUrl","/Search/View?dp=1&key=2251662-ae64853fb73de00590cb6f81c6f69b09&start=1483&end=3743","thumbnailUrl","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2251662-ae64853fb73de00590cb6f81c6f69b09/thumbnail_1483000.jpg","articleUrl","/articles/6343856/Arizona/Committee-advances-bill-to-bar-foreign-adversary-technology-from-critical-infrastructure-adopts-amendment","mediaUrl","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6343856-10d4517435410b2878df79016267912e/orig.mp4?Expires=1777154185&Signature=PtEDzDo1Qf0pbogcQnu3anFo6Di7JdUvzUYOXi0VcxG8i-cbWm2ClG8ciPZ4Y2YGaEu4xm7VRQO7bkwDzPNj8lh3hvVIX6yNru~iZRJyh3FZVglHjSw85juy3V7UJGaFCSyUXQ1ElJuxI5v0~I1x-MlD1SmF3F43iotsfTDTJmtbgBohPetYFa16SmWbPa45sFJe1OUn9TsmPiQCK98aFRuc3-TzMgttvPbnuC7jCrjbHpkBF3-88bCrndNBqQekxooHMoa2Jx4mYyQSPi9qdSg7svzgVuohgQv4tWt9a2IMAePDhBYk5iwR7a4-i0ADlnNBpDY9YIcJITwFeGXeQw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","author","Arizona State Legislature","date","2025-02-05T00:00:00Z","article","House Bill 2696, as amended, would prohibit critical-infrastructure operators in Arizona from using software or equipment produced or controlled by a designated foreign adversary and would require reporting to the attorney general and the Arizona Commerce Authority when proposed transfers or investments by foreign adversaries affect critical infrastructure.

Representative Nick Kupfer (District 25), the bill sponsor, framed the measure as a protection for state and national security: \"I think it's extremely important to protect our nation and protect our state from bad foreign actors,\" he said, citing concerns about technological vulnerabilities during potential future conflicts.

The committee adopted an amendment (Biyasuchi amendment, dated Feb. 4) that changed several implementation details, including: a requirement that critical-communications equipment manufactured by a federally banned corporation be replaced with equipment not manufactured by a federally banned corporation (rather than explicitly requiring U.S.-made replacements); expanded reporting and certification requirements for providers in the secure-and-trusted communications networks reimbursement program; and a requirement that the Arizona Commerce Authority establish a secure communications channel for critical infrastructure providers and military installations to report emergency damage.

Industry and cybersecurity witnesses described specific risks and examples. Michael Lucci of StateArmor testified that routers with known security risks are widespread and cited open-source reporting on router supply concentrations; he warned that connected devices and modules can provide remote access and manipulation of systems. He said some instances involve equipment now sanctioned or blacklisted at the federal level. Cybersecurity witness Jackie Deal described Chinese \"military-civil fusion\" strategy and said recent events show persistent, sophisticated cyber threats to Internet-connected devices that could be used to disrupt U.S. infrastructure.

Committee members raised questions about transition timelines, replacement availability and costs. Sponsor Kupfer acknowledged that some existing equipment would need replacement or contract nonrenewal and said he planned to offer a floor amendment establishing time frames for identifying and replacing affected components; he also said he had engaged stakeholders but expected further negotiation.

Formal action: The committee adopted the Biyasuchi amendment and then returned HB 2696 as amended with a due-pass recommendation. The committee recorded a vote of 4 ayes, 2 nays, 1 present (no absent votes).

Why it matters: Witnesses and the sponsor described the bill as a state-level effort to reduce exposure to remote-access vulnerabilities and to require visibility, reporting and coordinated responses for equipment that could function as an attack vector on power, water, communications and other critical systems.

Next steps: HB 2696 will proceed with the adopted amendment; the sponsor indicated he expects to offer a timeline amendment on replacement obligations as the bill moves forward.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","02/05/2025 - House Transportation & Infrastructure","oneSentenceSummary","House Bill 2696, as amended, would bar certain software and equipment produced or controlled by a designated foreign adversary from being used in critical infrastructure and require reporting and replacement plans; the committee adopted an amendment and returned the bill with a due-pass recommendation.","taxTitle","2025 Legislature Arizona, Arizona","taxId",78572,"location","Arizona","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":44,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6343861,"Arizona committee advances bill to create Missing Indigenous Persons alert system",1418,65000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2251662-ae64853fb73de00590cb6f81c6f69b09&start=65&end=1483","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2251662-ae64853fb73de00590cb6f81c6f69b09/thumbnail_65000.jpg","/articles/6343861/Arizona/Arizona-committee-advances-bill-to-create-Missing-Indigenous-Persons-alert-system","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6343861-4076ab798f88acb31c770c21b337f2b5/orig.mp4?Expires=1777154185&Signature=B6eS-joGF6aEMk5dVws4~hDafh2KUWSOy-KOo22lLRXi7N05uxHKOeWqLx0OqXT~Cdd6luAs1nzXAQMEc46mMzFUPNPuEdIJZ61Okump3KvM6yZqCbkpLI~-QbwqqkWWvpCfdsT3~aBFpDsS8EEw-1n0TYH4h~re78~z959KB2Whu6LF50bCc0SYXj6oZ6CGxmMbUxOLpMJoyUS-pTyFAnlnwGNzE-QS7oBQ-YcEECCpI-WwtickWQ1cR~25IJWZSc6bn06v6oxlqEU1iLZE25uPvEoc8atpjkvlj2i1~SBom07mlFsHvF-gh~h3oPwKAta1r27SVX3IGQ0DJoXBFA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","House Bill 2281, which would add indigenous people to the state's definitions of vulnerable persons and authorize the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) to issue a Missing Indigenous Person alert, received a due-pass recommendation from the Committee on Transportation Infrastructure after public and tribal testimony.

The bill, carried in committee by State Representative Teresa Martinez of Legislative District 16, directs DPS to activate the federally authorized emergency alert system for a missing indigenous person when the investigating law-enforcement agency has used all available local resources, determined the disappearance occurred under unexplained or suspicious circumstances, and believes the person is in danger or in the company of a potentially dangerous person — and when there is information that \"if disseminated to the public, could assist in the safe recovery of the missing indigenous person.\" Representative Martinez described the measure as a narrow change to the vulnerable-person definition so that tribal members may be included in statewide alerts.

The bill drew testimony from tribal leaders. Steven Roe Lewis, governor of the Gila River Indian Community, told the committee the proposal is modeled on the AMBER Alert system and said the alert could improve chances of recovery when tribal members leave reservation lands and cases become \"more complicated and more difficult.\" He said his community's victim-services department had found early notifications helpful on reservation lands and urged a coordinated, multi-jurisdictional response when members go missing off reservation.

Representative Martinez framed the bill as addressing delays caused by jurisdictional confusion between tribal, state and federal agencies. She said, \"Because of this confusion, we lose valuable time, and every second we waste further separates us from our loved ones.\" She added the change \"only helps the definition of vulnerable people to include tribal indigenous people.\"

Committee members asked whether other states have similar alerts and how activation would work in practice; Megan Delartino, representing the Gila River Indian Community, told the panel that four other states have included indigenous people in vulnerable-population alerts. Martinez and members said they plan to work with DPS on operational details.

Formal action: a committee member moved that House Bill 2281 be returned with a due-pass recommendation; the committee recorded a vote in favor. The secretary reported the motion passed by a committee tally of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 not voting, 0 absent.

Why it matters: Advocates and tribal leaders told the committee that Native American and indigenous populations are reported missing or victimized at rates higher than the general U.S. population and that a state-level alert could overcome time lost to jurisdictional uncertainty and coordination delays. The bill does not change tribal jurisdiction or federal responsibilities; it adds a mechanism for the state to use its emergency-alert authority when criteria described in the bill are met.

Next steps: The committee gave HB 2281 a due-pass recommendation; the bill will move to the next stage of legislative consideration.

","The House Committee on Transportation Infrastructure gave House Bill 2281 a due-pass recommendation to add missing indigenous persons to the state's vulnerable-population alert definitions and authorize the Department of Public Safety to issue alerts when criteria are met.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6343842,"Committee backs memorial to name Cameron bridge for Navajo code talker Jimmy Preston",298,4607000,4905000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2251662-ae64853fb73de00590cb6f81c6f69b09&start=4607&end=4905","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2251662-ae64853fb73de00590cb6f81c6f69b09/thumbnail_4607000.jpg","/articles/6343842/Arizona/Committee-backs-memorial-to-name-Cameron-bridge-for-Navajo-code-talker-Jimmy-Preston","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6343842-3f3e5cf7bf896aa7534b7dc190a55cbd/orig.mp4?Expires=1777154185&Signature=lTqeyZvBv9~s7F~RH-caqjJ65TFcvyhv4VH4C8ECjcqa6K~bmvVlztWRB-eo-fsGMbu0XQdAaTbEsaD-3MsIRer15Ws4esPla-Ctz5RaG0Io8FfB1GtDq7blbTxEJCOoD1nXlB0pIl0GVG-~2NqecLjPU5DkiMFAKnL4CzRcT9ICxXZJAI1DMuAEhzVsCfEDZasx8yZVgFoz2m~Yi0LzF32XK5BwTU0FeSOv0tvFuFifgTU73ZCJkcqcPB7ptUFDPj8wSfpgKWEYAdj48rmjqfyA~8pe2-Ji2-Vpc4M~kGIO9Dq31rRa-YoDV75EnnjUIJ3z14dmFK~lrZYF7mHGmA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","House Concurrent Memorial 2006 urges the Arizona State Board on Geographic and Historic Names and the U.S. Board on Geographic Names to take steps to name the Trust Bridge in Cameron, Arizona, near U.S. Route 89 and Cameron Roadway, as the Jimmy Preston Memorial Bridge.

Representative Peszalcay (sponsor) and supporters told the committee that Jimmy Preston was a decorated World War II veteran and Navajo code talker whose military service and later leadership as president of the Cameron chapter merited recognition. Testimony described Preston's role in the Navajo code-talker program and his ongoing community service; supporters said an application for the naming is already under review by the Arizona State Board on Geographic and Historic Names and requested legislative support to amplify that effort.

Supporters said the bridge naming would honor the contributions of Navajo code talkers and preserve local history. One committee member described a bridge as an apt memorial because \"a bridge can hold a big load\" and carry people across and endure for future generations.

Formal action: The committee returned HCM 2006 with a due-pass recommendation. The roll call showed 7 ayes, 0 nays.

Why it matters: Testimony framed the naming as an honor to a veteran and community leader and part of preserving Arizona's cultural and historical heritage. Supporters emphasized local sentiment and the application already under review by the state naming board.

Next steps: The concurrent memorial will proceed to the next stage of legislative consideration and the naming boards will continue their review process.","House Concurrent Memorial 2006, urging state and federal geographic-naming boards to name a bridge near Cameron, Ariz., the Jimmy Preston Memorial Bridge in honor of a Navajo code talker and community leader, received a due-pass recommendation after supporters described his service and community leadership.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6343847,"Committee clears bill allowing electronic notarized power-of-attorney for total-loss vehicle settlements",238,4331000,4569000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2251662-ae64853fb73de00590cb6f81c6f69b09&start=4331&end=4569","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2251662-ae64853fb73de00590cb6f81c6f69b09/thumbnail_4331000.jpg","/articles/6343847/Arizona/Committee-clears-bill-allowing-electronic-notarized-power-of-attorney-for-total-loss-vehicle-settlements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6343847-ae170f0bb6e9bdf96220638a6ea948bf/orig.mp4?Expires=1777154185&Signature=ZVGFTL49D7I~QbSzcKf2hiF1bxUFHIglPhUuomnR7XudxE7ehvNYLOBCb-ojsiafYfR6UfSvqmSZr47d9ABHplhmNa22XZPphRVD9EIuEL9BbaZvGV1koSkoGjKwNLTmufiK2uSwEksQuGVoy0EpNZCZhp9x3yHU0ubYga2HFSPhlSBWclV1gjxsH2ZsKKoUQ4duY2lR7SYRJGolhr~RfHX3IrqWlr1bY3Fb-cn1wC9mIIdX0hJjw5IqZJwi5EC6Q~M1jEsSiOS5mSAjya90uDiRKZgPvXwFUDrz0kY9tQidQ0RjkoXMNOI6GcdE86DgXby9KzIetV0m4X~dzjC2cg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","House Bill 2303 would allow a notarized power of attorney used in a total-loss vehicle settlement to be signed electronically and printed on hard copy when the electronic process uses a commercial identity-validation product.

Committee testimony from Carrie Hayden, representing Copart Inc., the salvage-auction company, said the change would speed insurance settlements and title conversion for totaled vehicles by allowing validated electronic identity verification rather than requiring in-person notarization. Hayden described the companies as partners with many insurers and said the ability to use commercial identity products \"get[s] the money in the customer's hands to replace their vehicle much more quickly and allow us to use commercial products.\"

The sponsor and stakeholders agreed on a short floor amendment to add the words \"without biometrics\" after the word \"authorization,\" to clarify that the commercial identity verification products would not require biometric identifiers such as face-recognition or fingerprint matching. Hayden explained the amendment is intended to keep the process aligned with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) identity-assurance-level 2 methods (for example, a combination of email, phone and password confirmation) rather than higher-level biometric authentication, which the sponsor and industry said would undercut the bill's goal of simplifying the process.

Formal action: The committee returned HB 2303 with a due-pass recommendation after the sponsor and stakeholder agreed to the floor amendment. The secretary recorded a committee roll call with 7 ayes, 0 nays.

Why it matters: Supporters said the bill streamlines salvage transfers and total-loss settlements, reducing time to payment for consumers and allowing salvaged vehicles to be processed and sold more quickly; the amendment was added to address privacy and biometric concerns.

Next steps: HB 2303 will move forward with the agreed floor amendment; the sponsor indicated the amendment will be offered on the floor.","House Bill 2303 would permit an owner's notarized power of attorney for a total-loss vehicle settlement to be signed electronically using commercial identity-validation products; the committee gave the bill a due-pass recommendation with an agreed floor amendment to prohibit biometric requirements.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6343851,"Committee approves bill requiring state reporting of public EV charging stations",597,3750000,4347000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2251662-ae64853fb73de00590cb6f81c6f69b09&start=3750&end=4347","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2251662-ae64853fb73de00590cb6f81c6f69b09/thumbnail_3750000.jpg","/articles/6343851/Arizona/Committee-approves-bill-requiring-state-reporting-of-public-EV-charging-stations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6343851-edbc60848b47347e0ddf5bcea600d44d/orig.mp4?Expires=1777154185&Signature=Aj12zzmMI~otN8nZzxmmvEoqtEJh0gXqyjeEKg7unqFZJaQsdDgkx5svVEr67zYCi7wDuEfNz76Snmyn8cY~Lb4cgLbOqjxw5KtHRpcmdLdzzuhKS74rr7bP~aOfv~wxqyIucDNzznqdGIeYi9Ggw1bUtN5Znko31RfxqUg1-yviUKgRqBBVHS5h5ptIclkkCT9PoCDGYJOeHv1-rmgNJb~ob8aDo0gOxmfW5zQnoNwe~PsNG0sMq4661lEeQOTE2WZXtUraypvbDh9CsC3pZbcYiXUsvnRGP0gfjrRJvUN~om7ACMnPGWb2mNEPDZMKgueXUfZfoQnyLFzkuC9mCA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","House Bill 2300 directs entities that approve or permit public electric-vehicle (EV) charging stations to report station locations and the total number of parking spots for charging to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). ADOT would compile a list and post it publicly; the adopted amendment limited reporting to public-use stations and set a reporting deadline and quarterly reporting cadence for ADOT's submissions to the legislature.

A committee explanation established the bill as a data-collection step. Witnesses and members said Arizona currently has no statewide registry of charging stations and that a first step toward policy (including potential future revenue or road-funding changes) is to know where stations are and how much charging activity they support. The sponsor described the proposal as a two-step approach: first collect location and capacity data; later consider revenue-capture or tax-policy changes for EV usage.

Committee members asked whether government fleet or private home chargers would be included; the sponsor said the measure covers public charging stations where the public is charged for electricity (for example, commercial chargers or station networks) and excludes home or internal fleet charging for government agencies. The committee adopted the Biasuchi amendment (Feb. 3) that clarified reporting applies to public-use stations, added a December 31, 2025 deadline for ADOT's initial report to legislative leaders and changed the ongoing cadence to quarterly.

Formal action: The committee adopted the amendment and recorded a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays to return HB 2300 as amended with a due-pass recommendation.

Why it matters: Committee members said the state lacks a centralized inventory of public EV charging sites, complicating planning for roads, grid impacts and long-distance travel. Members noted potential follow-up legislation to track tax revenue and to ensure drivers can find functioning fast chargers.

Next steps: HB 2300 as amended will move forward; sponsors and ADOT will implement the reporting requirements and the initial ADOT report is due Dec. 31, 2025.","House Bill 2300 would require municipalities, counties and state agencies that approve public electric-vehicle charging stations to report locations and parking-spot counts to ADOT; the committee adopted a technical amendment and returned the bill with a due-pass recommendation.","actionData","errors"]

Article not found

Committee advances bill to bar foreign-adversary technology from critical infrastructure, adopts amendment

Arizona committee advances bill to create Missing Indigenous Persons alert system

Committee backs memorial to name Cameron bridge for Navajo code talker Jimmy Preston

Committee clears bill allowing electronic notarized power-of-attorney for total-loss vehicle settlements

Committee approves bill requiring state reporting of public EV charging stations