THE SUNRISE PROCESS IN

ARIZONA

SUNSET REVIEWS

Requires periodic audits and legislative review and reauthorization of state agencies to determine if “the merits of the program justify its continuation rather than a termination or its continuation at a level less than or greater than the existing level.” ARS Section 41-2952

SUNRISE REVIEW PROCESS

Established by Laws 1985, Title 32, Chapter 31 Arizona’s sunrise review process provides a mechanism for both health professions and nonhealth professions to request regulation and, for health professions, expansion in scope of practice.

ELEMENTS OF PROCESS

• By September 1 written report submitted to President and Speaker which provides evidence related to factors of ARS 32-3106

• President and Speaker assign to Committee of Reference

• COR required to study (normally conduct a hearing) and make recommendations before December 1 of the year the report is submitted

FACTORS: INCREASE IN SCOPEARS 32-3106

• 1. Problem & why scope change is necessary; benefit to consumers

• 2. Are practitioners competent including: regulatory protection; quality assurance; adequate educational preparation

• 3. Potential harm to public; restriction of entry to practice from other jurisdictions

• 4. Cost to state and general public

JOINT LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COMMITTEE

• 12 members 6 from House, 6 from Senate; not more than 3 members of each House from same party

• Oversees legislative and agency audit functions

• Assigns Committee of Reference though traditionally chosen by standing committee chairs.

Committee ofReference

• 5 House members, 5 Senate; not more than 3 from a party in each House

• House and Senate members meet jointly• Generally made up of members from standing

committee likely to hear legislation• Reviews and evaluates submission based on

sunrise factors• Submits report

LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES

• Prepare report• Identify and meet with stakeholders• Meet with COR members• Provide testimony• Draft legislation and find sponsors• Lobby bill

RESOURCES

• Handbook of Arizona’s Sunset and Sunrise Review www. azleg.gov/Sunset_Review

• Arizona Revised Statutes 32-3101 – 32-3108