AZ HB2011

Establishes the Public Safety and Violence Prevention Study Committee with 10 members including three House representatives, three Senate members, law enforcement leaders, media representative, gun rights and gun violence prevention advocates, and mental health providers.

Committee cochairpersons designated by House minority leader and Senate president; members appointed by legislative leaders and designated officials based on their organizational affiliation or position.

Committee shall research and report on promoting public safety and curtailing violence through hearings, fact-finding tours, and testimony from gun industry, mental health, and criminal justice system participants.

Committee authorized to request information and data from state agencies and political subdivisions, with agencies required to provide services, equipment, documents, personnel and facilities without cost.

Committee must submit findings and recommendations report by December 31, 2016 to the governor, legislative leaders, and secretary of state, including identification of stakeholder common ground and potential legislation or community-based violence prevention strategies; committee repealed September 30, 2017.