Vice Chairman Leff moved that H.B. 2366 as amended do pass. Frank Reyes, Sheriff, Pinal County Sheriff, stated he supports H.B. 2368. This bill requires identification of the sellers of scrap metals which assists the Pinal County Sheriff's Department in its investigations. Question was called on Vice Chairman Leff's motion that H.B. 2368 do pass. Michael Goldwater, Director, Registrar of Contractors, stated he is neutral on H.B. 2232 and that the industry is in favor.
Window coverings are a decorative item, and the licensure is a gray area of the law.
A due process, no charge, dispute resolution service and inspection is available through the Registrar of Contractors office. Doug Jones, Scottsdale Shutters, testified he is in support of H.B. 2232. Chairman Shaw stated that Samantha Fearn, State Director, National Federation of Independent Business, does not wish to add anything to what has already been said but is in favor of H.B. 2232. Vice Chairman Leff moved that H.B. 2232 do pass. Chairman Shaw stated that Vice Chairman Leff indicated she wishes to withdraw her 6-line amendment.