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SB 1391 Smoking regulation; electronic smoking devices
Makes several changes to the Smoke-Free Arizona Act including removing the exemption that allows
smoking in veterans and fraternal clubs when they are not open to the general public
Primary Sponsor: Senator Heather Carter
Major Actions: 01/29/20: Assigned to the Senate Commerce & Rules Committees

SB 1501 Smoking regulation; electronic smoking devices
Makes several changes to the Smoke-Free Arizona Act including removing the exemption that allows
smoking in veterans and fraternal clubs when they are not open to the general public
Primary Sponsor: Senator Heather Carter
Major Actions: 02/03/20: Assigned to the Senate Commerce & Rules Committees

SB 1662 Military Family Relief Fund; grants
Stipulates that if the Military Family Relief Fund (MFRF) subaccounts have a balance of at least $2M at
the beginning of the fiscal year, the Director of ADVS may allocate up to $500,000 each fiscal year in
grants of not more than $150,000for each grant to veteran service organizations that are qualified
pursuant 501(c)(19) of the internal revenue code to provide veterans benefits service officers to assist
veterans in obtaining benefits and services. Additionally, the bill would require the Director to adopt rules
to implement this new process.
Primary Sponsor: Senator Heather Carter
Major Actions: 02/05/20: Assigned to the Senate Transportation & Public Safety and Rules Committees