1. THE SUNRISE PROCESS IN ARIZONA

2. 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

3. 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.

4. 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

5. FACTORS: INCREASE IN SCOPE ARS 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

6. 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.

7. Committee of Reference 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

8. LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES Prepare report Identify and meet with stakeholders Meet with COR members Provide testimony Draft legislation and find sponsors Lobby bill

9. RESOURCES Handbook of Arizona’s Sunset and Sunrise Review www. azleg.gov/Sunset_Review Arizona Revised Statutes 32-3101 – 32-3108