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Committee gives due-pass to measure continuing Arizona Exposition and State Fair Board for eight years
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Summary
The House committee voted 8–0 (1 absent) to give Senate Bill 17-01 a due-pass recommendation. Exposition and State Fair officials told lawmakers the board is self-funded and manages roughly $138 million in fairground assets.
The House Committee on Land, Agriculture and Rural Affairs voted to return Senate Bill 17-01 with a due-pass recommendation, with 8 ayes and 1 absent.
Committee staff summarized the bill: "Senate bill 17 o 1 continues the Arizona Exposition and State Fair Board for 8 years." Representative Castro asked whether the measure was a mirror of a bill previously heard in committee; staff confirmed that it was. Juan L. Castello, executive director of the Exposition and State Fair, testified in support, telling the committee the board does not take money from the general fund and is self-funded. Castello said the fairgrounds are a significant asset, noting a value of "a hundred and $138,000,000." He added he was available to answer questions.
Committee members spoke favorably about county fairs and the continuation; Representative Keshel said this was the only eight-year continuation she expected to vote for and cast an aye. The motion to return the bill with a due-pass recommendation was made by the vice chair; the roll-call recorded ayes from members present and one member absent. The committee did not record amendments or conditions at the hearing.
Votes at a glance: Senate Bill 17-01 — motion: "that Senate Bill 17 o 1 be returned with the due pass recommendation"; outcome: due pass recommendation, tally 8 ayes, 1 absent.
