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Committee backs training requirements for county supervisors, treasurers
Summary
The committee adopted an amendment and gave House Bill 24‑33 a do‑pass recommendation, requiring county boards of supervisors to complete onboarding training and county treasurers to complete annual continuing education (10 hours per year) with a civil penalty of $50 per hour for noncompliance noted in the bill text.
The Senate committee on March 25 voted to advance House Bill 24‑33 after adopting a three‑page amendment that clarifies timing for required training, allows online coursework and limits the county obligation to cover reasonable costs.
Staff said the bill requires county boards of supervisors to complete at least six hours of prescribed professional development within one year of election certification, and requires county treasurers and chief deputy treasurers to complete a minimum of 10 hours of continuing education each year covering duties of the treasurer's office, including at least one hour on waste, fraud and abuse. The bill authorizes a civil penalty of $50 for each hour of training not completed.
Coconino County Treasurer Sarah Benatar testified in support, saying treasurers handle large sums — "we handle in Coconino County over a billion dollars a year" — and must stay current on accounting and regulatory changes. Craig Sullivan of the County Supervisors Association and Pinal County Treasurer Michael McCord also testified in favor, describing structured onboarding and fraud‑prevention benefits.
The amendment, adopted in committee, clarified that required onboarding applies within the first year after certification or appointment and removed a college‑credit option in favor of online programs and tighter cost guardrails. The committee approved the bill on roll call (6 ayes, 1 nay).
