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AN ACT
REPEALING SECTION 12-222, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES; AMENDING TITLE 32, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING CHAPTER 40; MAKING AN APPROPRIATION; RELATING TO COURT REPORTERS.

Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:

Section 1. Repeal

Section 12-222 , Arizona Revised Statutes, is repealed.

Sec. 2. Title 32, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding chapter 40, to read:

chapter 40 board of certified court reporters

article 1. general provisions

32-4001 . Scope of chapter

THIS CHAPTER DOES NOT APPLY TO PERSONS, ENTITIES OR COURTS THAT USE NONSTENOGRAHIC MEANS OF RECORDING. THIS CHAPTER DOES NOT LIMIT THE CONTEMPT POWERS OF THE COURT OR THE AUTHORITY OF THE COURT TO DISCIPLINE COURT EMPLOYEES.

32-4002 . Definitions

IN THIS CHAPTER, UNLESS THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES:

1. "BOARD" MEANS THE BOARD OF CERTIFIED COURT REPORTERS.

2. "CERTIFY" MEANS BOARD AUTHORIZATION TO ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES REGULATED BY THE BOARD.

3. "CERTIFIED COURT REPORTER" MEANS A PERSON WHO IS CERTIFIED BY THE BOARD AND WHO RECORDS AND TRANSCRIBES A VERBATIM RECORD IN ANY SWORN PROCEEDING BY MEANS OF WRITTEN SYMBOLS OR ABBREVIATIONS IN SHORTHAND OR MACHINE WRITING.

4. "REPORT" MEANS TO STENOGRAPHICALLY RECORD AND TRANSCRIBE SWORN PROCEEDINGS.

32-4003 . Court reporter certification; violation

A. A PERSON SHALL NOT ENGAGE IN THE STENOGRAPHIC REPORTING OF PROCEEDINGS IN ANY COURT IN THIS STATE AND SHALL NOT TAKE STENOGRAPHIC DEPOSITIONS IN THIS STATE FOR USE IN ANY COURT IN THIS STATE UNLESS THE PERSON IS CERTIFIED PURSUANT TO THIS CHAPTER.

B. A CERTIFIED COURT REPORTER SHALL SIGN AND CERTIFY EACH TRANSCRIPT THAT THE CERTIFIED COURT REPORTER PREPARES BEFORE THE TRANSCRIPT MAY BE USED IN COURT.

C. A CERTIFIED COURT REPORTER SHALL INCLUDE THE TITLE "CERTIFIED COURT REPORTER" AND THE REPORTER'S CERTIFICATE NUMBER ON THE TITLE OR COVER PAGE OF ANY TRANSCRIPT, ON ANY BUSINESS CARD, ADVERTISEMENT OR LETTERHEAD AND ON THE CERTIFICATE OF ANY TRANSCRIPT.

D. IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON WHO IS NOT CERTIFIED PURSUANT TO THIS CHAPTER TO REPRESENT ONESELF AS A CERTIFIED COURT REPORTER OR TO ENGAGE IN THE ACTIVITIES OR PERFORM THE DUTIES OF A COURT REPORTER AS DEFINED IN SECTION 32-4002.

32-4004 . Board of certified court reporters

A. THE BOARD OF CERTIFIED COURT REPORTERS IS ESTABLISHED CONSISTING OF THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS:

1. THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT OR THE CHIEF JUSTICE'S DESIGNEE.

2. ONE JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS WHO IS APPOINTED BY THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT.

3. ONE SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE WHO IS APPOINTED BY THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT.

4. TWO COURT REPORTERS WHO ARE RESIDENTS OF THIS STATE, WHO HAVE BEEN OFFICIAL COURT REPORTERS FOR AT LEAST FIVE YEARS AND WHO ARE APPOINTED BY THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT.

5. TWO COURT REPORTERS WHO ARE RESIDENTS OF THIS STATE, WHO HAVE BEEN FREELANCE COURT REPORTERS FOR AT LEAST FIVE YEARS AND WHO ARE APPOINTED BY THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT.

6. ONE ATTORNEY WHO IS A RESIDENT OF THIS STATE, WHO HAS BEEN LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAW IN THIS STATE FOR AT LEAST FIVE YEARS AND WHO IS APPOINTED BY THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT.

7. ONE PUBLIC MEMBER WHO HAS BEEN A RESIDENT OF THIS STATE FOR AT LEAST FIVE YEARS AND WHO IS APPOINTED BY THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT.

B. MEMBERS APPOINTED PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION A, PARAGRAPHS 2 THROUGH 7 SERVE FIVE YEAR TERMS. THE CHIEF JUSTICE SHALL FILL A VACANCY FOR ANY UNEXPIRED PORTION OF A TERM IN THE SAME MANNER AS THE ORIGINAL APPOINTMENT.

C. A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS SHALL ELECT A CHAIRPERSON.

D. PUBLIC MEMBERS OF THE BOARD ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE COMPENSATION BUT ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES PURSUANT TO TITLE 38, CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 2.

E. THE BOARD SHALL KEEP A RECORD OF ITS MEETINGS AND ALL OFFICIAL ACTIONS AND SHALL MAINTAIN A REGISTER OF ALL APPLICANTS FOR CERTIFICATION AND A ROSTER OF ALL CERTIFIED COURT REPORTERS. THE BOARD SHALL DESIGNATE THE LOCATION WHERE IT MAINTAINS THE REGISTER AND ROSTER.

32-4005 . Powers and duties

THE BOARD SHALL:

1. RECOMMEND AND THE SUPREME COURT SHALL ADOPT RULES TO IMPLEMENT AND ENFORCE THIS CHAPTER.

2. DETERMINE THROUGH TESTING AND OTHER MEANS AN APPLICANT'S ABILITY TO MAKE A VERBATIM RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS THAT MAY BE USED IN ANY COURT BY MEANS OF WRITTEN SYMBOLS OR ABBREVIATIONS IN SHORTHAND OR MACHINE WRITING.

3. ISSUE CERTIFICATES TO QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.

4. MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE SUPREME COURT CONCERNING MATTERS PERTAINING TO CERTIFIED COURT REPORTERS.

5. RECOMMEND AND THE SUPREME COURT SHALL SET FEES PURSUANT TO SECTION 32-4008.

6. REQUIRE CONTINUING EDUCATION.

7. ON ITS OWN MOTION OR ON RECEIPT OF A COMPLAINT, INVESTIGATE, PROSECUTE AND ADJUDICATE ALLEGED VIOLATIONS OF THIS CHAPTER, AS APPROPRIATE.

8. IMPOSE CEASE AND DESIST ORDERS, ISSUE LETTERS OF CONCERN OR WARNINGS OR ORDER REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF CERTIFICATION FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS CHAPTER AND ASSESS COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THESE ACTIVITIES. THESE COSTS SHALL BE DEPOSITED IN THE BOARD OF CERTIFIED COURT REPORTERS FUND ESTABLISHED BY SECTION 32-4007.

9. ADOPT A CODE OF CONDUCT FOR COURT REPORTERS.

10. REQUIRE EACH APPLICANT TO SUBMIT A FULL SET OF FINGERPRINTS TO THE BOARD FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING A STATE AND FEDERAL CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK PURSUANT TO SECTION 41-1750 AND PUBLIC LAW 92-544. THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY MAY EXCHANGE THIS FINGERPRINT DATA WITH THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION.

32-4006 . Investigations and hearings; procedures; legal counsel

A. THE BOARD MAY INVESTIGATE ALLEGED VIOLATIONS OF THIS CHAPTER AND MAY CONDUCT ANY INVESTIGATION THAT WOULD AID IN THE ENFORCEMENT OF THIS CHAPTER.

B. FOR THE PURPOSES OF INVESTIGATIONS OR HEARINGS UNDER THIS CHAPTER, THE BOARD MAY ADMINISTER OATHS AND AFFIRMATIONS, SUBPOENA WITNESSES, TAKE EVIDENCE AND REQUIRE THE PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS, RECORDS OR INFORMATION, EITHER KEPT IN ORIGINAL FORM OR ELECTRONICALLY STORED OR RECORDED, OR OTHER ITEMS THAT ARE RELEVANT OR MATERIAL TO THE INQUIRY.

C. IF A PERSON REFUSES TO OBEY A SUBPOENA ISSUED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION, THE BOARD MAY REQUEST THE SUPERIOR COURT TO ISSUE AN ORDER THAT REQUIRES THE APPEARANCE BY A PERSON OR THE PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS OR OTHER ITEMS, OR BOTH. THE COURT MAY TREAT THE FAILURE TO OBEY THE ORDER AS CONTEMPT OF COURT AND MAY PUNISH THE CONTEMPT.

32-4007 . Board of certified court reporters fund; report

A. THE BOARD OF CERTIFIED COURT REPORTERS FUND IS ESTABLISHED CONSISTING OF COSTS DEPOSITED PURSUANT TO SECTION 32-4005, FEES COLLECTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 32-4008 AND MONIES APPROPRIATED TO THE FUND. THE SUPREME COURT SHALL ADMINISTER THE FUND.

B. MONIES DEPOSITED IN THE BOARD OF CERTIFIED COURT REPORTERS FUND ARE CONTINUOUSLY APPROPRIATED AND ARE EXEMPT FROM THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 35-190 RELATING TO LAPSING OF APPROPRIATIONS.

C. THE SUPREME COURT MAY RECEIVE AND EXPEND MONIES FROM THE FUND FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS CHAPTER.

D. THE STATE TREASURER SHALL INVEST MONIES IN THE FUND. INTEREST EARNED ON FUND MONIES SHALL BE DEPOSITED IN THE FUND.

32-4008 . Fees

THE BOARD SHALL RECOMMEND AND THE SUPREME COURT SHALL SET THE FOLLOWING FEES TO CARRY OUT THIS CHAPTER:

1. EXAMINATION FEES.

2. CERTIFICATE APPLICATION FEES.

3. CERTIFICATE RENEWAL FEES.

4. TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE APPLICATION FEES.

5. TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE RENEWAL FEES.

32-4009 . Program termination

THE PROGRAM ESTABLISHED BY THIS CHAPTER ENDS ON JULY 1, 2009 PURSUANT TO SECTION 41-3102.

article 2. certification

32-4021 . Certification qualifications; application

AN APPLICANT FOR CERTIFICATION AS A CERTIFIED COURT REPORTER SHALL APPLY ON FORMS THAT ARE APPROVED BY AND OBTAINED FROM THE BOARD AND, AT A MINIMUM, SHALL:

1. BE AT LEAST EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE.

2. BE A CITIZEN OR LEGAL RESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.

3. SATISFY THE EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 32-4022.

4. BE OF GOOD MORAL CHARACTER.

5. POSSESS A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GENERAL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA OR A SIMILAR DOCUMENT OR CERTIFICATE.

6. DEMONSTRATE REASONABLE PROFICIENCY IN MAKING VERBATIM RECORDS OF TRIAL OR JUDICIAL OR RELATED PROCEEDINGS THROUGH THE APPLICANT'S ABILITY TO PASS A BOARD APPROVED EXAMINATION FOR CERTIFICATION.

7. COMPLY WITH THE LAWS AND COURT RULES GOVERNING COURT REPORTERS IN THIS STATE.

8. PAY THE FEES ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD PURSUANT TO SECTION 32-4008.

32-4022 . Examination; requirements; exemption

A. A PERSON SHALL NOT BE ADMITTED TO AN EXAMINATION WITHOUT PRESENTING SATISFACTORY EVIDENCE TO THE BOARD THAT BEFORE THE DATE ON WHICH THE APPLICATION FOR AN EXAMINATION WAS FILED THE PERSON HAS OBTAINED AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:

1. ONE YEAR OF EXPERIENCE IN MAKING VERBATIM RECORDS OF MEETINGS, CONFERENCES, HEARINGS OR JUDICIAL OR RELATED PROCEEDINGS BY MEANS OF WRITTEN SYMBOLS OR ABBREVIATIONS IN SHORTHAND OR MACHINE WRITING AND IN TRANSCRIBING THESE RECORDS.

2. A VERIFIED CERTIFICATE OF THE SATISFACTORY COMPLETION OF A PRESCRIBED COURSE OF STUDY FROM A COURT REPORTING SCHOOL OR A CERTIFICATE FROM A SCHOOL THAT EVIDENCES THE EQUIVALENT PROFICIENCY AND THE ABILITY TO MAKE A VERBATIM RECORD OF MATERIAL THAT IS DICTATED PURSUANT TO RULES ADOPTED BY THE BOARD.

3. A NATIONAL COURT REPORTERS ASSOCIATION'S REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL REPORTER OR REGISTERED MERIT REPORTER CERTIFICATE.

4. A VALID CERTIFICATE TO PRACTICE COURT REPORTING THAT IS ISSUED BY A STATE OTHER THAN THIS STATE IF THE OTHER STATE'S REQUIREMENTS AND CERTIFYING EXAMINATION ARE SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR TO OR MORE STRINGENT THAN THOSE IN THIS STATE.

B. THE EXAMINATION FOR CERTIFICATION CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING TWO PARTS:

1. A NATIONAL COURT REPORTERS ASSOCIATION'S REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL REPORTER EXAMINATION OR AN ALTERNATIVE EXAMINATION APPROVED BY THE SUPREME COURT.

2. A WRITTEN KNOWLEDGE TEST OF RULES OF THE SUPREME COURT OF ARIZONA AND STATUTES OF THIS STATE RELATING TO COURT REPORTERS.

C. THE BOARD SHALL CONTINUALLY REVIEW THE CONTENT AND SUBJECT MATTER OF THE EXAMINATION AND SHALL MAKE CHANGES AS DEEMED NECESSARY.

D. THE BOARD SHALL HOLD EXAMINATIONS AT LEAST SEMIANNUALLY AND SHALL SET THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE EXAMINATIONS.

E. THE BOARD SHALL ISSUE A CERTIFICATE TO AN APPLICANT WHO PASSES THE EXAMINATION AND MEETS THE OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION. AN APPLICANT WHO HAS PASSED A NATIONAL COURT REPORTERS ASSOCIATION'S REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL REPORTER EXAMINATION OR A NATIONAL COURT REPORTERS ASSOCIATION'S REGISTERED MERIT REPORTER EXAMINATION AND THE TEST PRESCRIBED BY SUBSECTION B, PARAGRAPH 2 MAY APPLY FOR CERTIFICATION WITHOUT TAKING AND PASSING THE EXAMINATION PRESCRIBED BY SUBSECTION B, PARAGRAPH 1, AND THE BOARD MAY ISSUE THE APPLICANT A CERTIFICATE IF THE APPLICANT SUBMITS ALL OF THE FOLLOWING TO THE BOARD:

1. PROOF THAT THE APPLICANT HOLDS A CURRENT NATIONAL COURT REPORTERS ASSOCIATION'S REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL REPORTER OR REGISTERED MERIT REPORTER DESIGNATION.

2. A COPY OF THE APPLICANT'S NATIONAL COURT REPORTERS ASSOCIATION'S REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL REPORTER OR REGISTERED MERIT REPORTER CERTIFICATE.

3. PROOF OF PAYMENT OF ALL DUES AND FEES REQUIRED BY THE BOARD.

F. AN APPLICANT WHO FAILS TO PASS THE EXAMINATION PRESCRIBED BY SUBSECTION B, PARAGRAPH 2 MAY APPLY FOR REEXAMINATION AT ANY TIME.

G. AN APPLICANT SHALL BE DISQUALIFIED FROM TAKING ANY FUTURE EXAMINATION IF THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT THE APPLICANT ENGAGED IN FRAUD, DISHONESTY OR CORRUPTION WHILE TAKING THE EXAMINATION.

32-4023 . Certificate renewal

A. A CERTIFICATE ISSUED PURSUANT TO THIS ARTICLE IS SUBJECT TO RENEWAL EACH YEAR AND EXPIRES UNLESS RENEWED BY DECEMBER 31.

B. THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR APPLYING FOR A RENEWAL CERTIFICATE. ON RECEIPT OF THE RENEWAL APPLICATION AND THE RENEWAL FEE, THE BOARD SHALL ISSUE THE APPLICANT A NEW CERTIFICATE FOR ONE YEAR, EXCEPT THAT THE BOARD SHALL DENY THE ISSUANCE OF A RENEWAL CERTIFICATE IF THE BOARD FINDS THAT THE APPLICANT HAS VIOLATED THIS CHAPTER.

C. A CERTIFICATE HOLDER SHALL INFORM THE BOARD OF ANY NAME OR ADDRESS CHANGE WITHIN THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE CHANGE OCCURS.

D. A CERTIFICATE HOLDER SHALL INCLUDE WITH THE APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL DOCUMENTATION SATISFACTORY TO THE BOARD THAT THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER HAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED AT LEAST TEN HOURS OF BOARD APPROVED CONTINUING EDUCATION EACH YEAR.

32-4024 . Certificate denial

A. THE BOARD MAY REFUSE TO ISSUE A CERTIFICATE OR TO RENEW A CERTIFICATE IF THE BOARD FINDS THAT ANY OF THE FOLLOWING APPLIES:

1. THE APPLICANT COMMITTED FRAUD OR MISREPRESENTATION IN APPLYING FOR A CERTIFICATE IN THIS STATE OR ANOTHER STATE.

2. THE APPLICANT WAS CONVICTED OF A FELONY OFFENSE OR ANY OTHER OFFENSE INVOLVING MORAL TURPITUDE.

3. THE APPLICANT WAS ADJUDICATED INSANE OR INCOMPETENT.

4. THE APPLICANT ENGAGED IN FRAUD, DISHONESTY OR CORRUPTION ON A CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION IN ANOTHER STATE.

5. THE APPLICANT IS SUBJECT TO REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF A CERTIFICATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 32-4041.

B. THE BOARD SHALL REFUSE TO ISSUE A CERTIFICATE OR TO RENEW A CERTIFICATE IF THE BOARD FINDS THAT EITHER OF THE FOLLOWING APPLIES:

1. THE APPLICANT DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS UNDER SECTION 32-4021.

2. THE APPLICANT IS CURRENTLY ON PROBATION, PAROLE OR COMMUNITY SUPERVISION OR IS NAMED IN AN OUTSTANDING ARREST WARRANT.

32-4025 . Administration of oaths

A CERTIFIED COURT REPORTER MAY ADMINISTER OATHS AND AFFIRMATIONS.

article 3. Regulation

32-4041 . Revocation or suspension of certificate

A. THE BOARD MAY REVOKE OR SUSPEND A CERTIFICATE ISSUED UNDER THIS CHAPTER FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING REASONS:

1. UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT.

2. VIOLATIONS OF THIS CHAPTER.

3. GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR INCOMPETENCE IN THE PERFORMANCE OF DUTIES.

4. FRAUD, DISHONESTY OR CORRUPTION.

5. INABILITY TO PERFORM THE DUTIES OF A COURT REPORTER AT A LEVEL OF SKILL THAT IS REQUIRED BY THE BOARD.

6. AIDING OR ASSISTING ANOTHER PERSON TO ENGAGE IN THE VERBATIM REPORTING OF ANY JUDICIAL PROCEEDING IF THE OTHER PERSON IS NOT A CERTIFIED COURT REPORTER.

7. CONVICTION OF A FELONY OFFENSE OR ANY OTHER OFFENSE INVOLVING MORAL TURPITUDE.

8. ADJUDICATION OF INSANITY OR INCOMPETENCY.

B. BEFORE REVOKING OR SUSPENDING A CERTIFICATE, THE BOARD SHALL GIVE A CERTIFICATE HOLDER NOTICE AND AN OPPORTUNITY FOR A HEARING PURSUANT TO ITS RULES.

32-4042 . Certificate reinstatement

A COURT REPORTER WHOSE CERTIFICATE WAS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED MAY APPLY IN WRITING FOR A REINSTATEMENT OF THE CERTIFICATE ON A SHOWING OF GOOD CAUSE AND PAYING THE RENEWAL FEE. THE BOARD MAY GRANT OR DENY THE REQUEST, MAY REQUIRE THE APPLICANT TO TAKE OR RETAKE THE EXAMINATION FOR CERTIFICATION AND MAY IMPOSE OTHER CONDITIONS FOR REINSTATEMENT.

Sec. 3. Court reporters; temporary certificate rights

A. The board of certified court reporters shall grant temporary certificates to practice court reporting pursuant to this act to persons who, to the satisfaction of the board, are either:

1. Eligible to serve as court reporters pursuant to section 32-4021, paragraphs 3 and 6, Arizona Revised Statutes, as added by this act, who are actively employed as court reporters in this state on the effective date of this act and who have applied for a temporary certificate by January 1, 2000.

2. Not actively employed as court reporters in this state on the effective date of this act or who have not applied for a temporary certificate by January 1, 2000, but who are eligible for examination under section 32-4022, Arizona Revised Statutes, as added by this act.

B. All temporary certificates shall be renewed annually and may not be renewed beyond December 31, 2002, except that the board may renew temporary certificates after December 31, 2002 due to extenuating circumstances.

C. Applicants for certification under this section shall submit their request to the board of certified court reporters. The board may require applicants to include signed affidavits from three attorneys or judges for whom the court reporter has reported depositions or other judicial proceedings and prepared transcripts.

Sec. 4. Initial terms of members of the board of certified court reporters

A. Notwithstanding section 32-4004, Arizona Revised Statutes, as added by this act, the initial terms of members of the board of certified court reporters are:

1. Three terms ending on January 1, 2003.

2. Three terms ending on January 1, 2004.

3. Three terms ending on January 1, 2005.

B. The chief justice of the supreme court shall make all subsequent appointments as prescribed by statute.

Sec. 5. Appropriation; purpose

A. The sum of $30,000 is appropriated in fiscal year 1999-2000 from the state general fund to the board of certified court reporters fund established by section 32-4007, Arizona Revised Statutes, as added by this act, for the start-up and operating costs of the board of certified court reporters.

B. Notwithstanding section 32-4007, Arizona Revised Statutes, as added by this act, the state treasurer shall deposit twenty per cent of the monies collected pursuant to title 32, chapter 40, Arizona Revised Statutes, in the state general fund until all monies appropriated pursuant to subsection A of this section are repaid to the state general fund. The state treasurer shall transfer the remaining eighty per cent of the monies collected to the board of certified court reporters fund established by section 32-4007, Arizona Revised Statutes, as added by this act. If the monies are not repaid in full by June 30, 2001, the state treasurer shall transfer from the board of certified court reporters fund to the state general fund monies that are necessary to repay in full the amount appropriated in subsection A of this section. If the amount of monies remaining in the board of certified court reporters fund on June 30, 2001 is less than the remaining amount owed to the state general fund, the state treasurer shall continue to deposit twenty per cent of the monies collected pursuant to title 32, chapter 40, Arizona Revised Statutes, after June 30, 2001 in the state general fund until the amount is fully repaid and shall charge interest to the fund on the monies owed at a rate that is determined by the state treasurer and that equals the average rate the monies would have earned through investment if they had been state general fund monies.

APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR MAY 19, 1999.

FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE MAY 19, 1999.