He said he believes his company will be hurt by the AGC's position. Tim Lawless, Business Policy Advisor to Arizona Governor Jane Dee Hull , described the position of the Governor's Office in opposition to the bill, and said a proposed amendment is being prepared. It is not equitable. The Governor's Office believes it is morally wrong to exempt contractors for projects that go one day beyond June 1. Economic behavior can be expected to change between the current date and June 1, 2001.
Ignorance is no defense under the law.
The Governor's Office believes contracts should contain an escalator clause, since the issue has been known since the November 2000 election. The proposed legislation represents a quick fix. It is not prospective, and does not deal with the fundamental problem after June 1, 2001. Mr. Cheuvront challenged Mr. Lawless to further explain the Governor's position on the proposed legislation, and discussion ensued. Mr. Cooley noted that escalation clauses are standard in property leases.