Bill Ritz Email & Phone Number

Phoenix, Arizona

Perform as the legislative liaison for the Department in all related tax areas, including analysis of bills, preparation and presentation of testimony, dissemination of information on bills and successful implementation of laws; represent the Department at legislative hearings by testifying on proposed transaction privilege, withholding, luxury, property, individual and corporate income tax legislation; facilitate and conduct informational hearings with legislators and staff, meet with affected parties and serve as assistant liaison to the Governor's Office; identify and assist Department staff in identifying opportunities to improve the operational efficiency of the department through administrative and statutory changes; represent the Director and speak for the agency at selected meetings with State and local government officials and the public; assist in compiling, reviewing and supervising the compilation of various statutorily-required reports and various reports that are not statutorily required; respond to information requests from legislators, state agencies, and the public; conduct independent research studies as well as acts as project leader in group projects when required; work closely with agency executive management in complete confidentiality.

Phoenix, Arizona

Researched and analyzed assigned public policy issues; maintained expertise in the legislative process; coordinated and met with legislators, legislative staff and stakeholders on assigned legislation; drafted legislation and amendments; prepared fact sheets, summaries and support letters for assigned legislation; tracked legislation and prepared spreadsheets through the use of Legislation Online Arizona (LOLA) and Arizona Legislative Information Services (ALIS); attended legislative committee hearings and weekly and monthly stakeholder meetings on assigned issues and provided briefings to supervisors as needed; drafted weekly client reports; remained current on public policy matters in regards to assigned issues; ensured that confidential material is handled appropriately; assisted supervisors and other associates as needed.

Phoenix, Arizona

Developed and maintained expertise in assigned subject areas and the legislative process; researched and analyzed public policy issues and alternatives; drafted and analyzed assigned legislation; identified fiscal impacts associated with legislation and gathered more detailed fiscal analysis from appropriate legislative staff and government agencies; advised and assisted with legislative procedures; provided staff support to the Finance, Banking and Insurance andVeterans and Military Affairs Committees including analyzing legislation and policy issues, researching and preparing fact sheets, tracking legislation and presenting information for committee meetings, caucuses and member briefings; provided staff support to interim committees as directed; supervised interns, research assistants and assistant analysts; maintained professional working relationships with other legislative staff and personnel in other public and private organizations to facilitate communication and information flow; provided appropriate assistance, as directed by Senators or legislative mandate, to member of the House of Representatives and to nonlegislative member of committees; remained current on public policy matters and obtained professional development during the interim and attended meetings as necessary; provided information and support to members for speech making purposes; prepared the annual Legislative Summary (Spiel) of legislatively approved legislation; annually updated, as necessary, existing Research Briefs and prepared new Briefs; assisted Senators in responding to constituent concerns and requests.

Phoenix, Arizona

Attended standing and interim committee meetings; recorded attendance and roll call votes; prepared committee minutes and reports; blended proposed amendments adopted by committees; worked with Research Analysts to prepare committee agendas; researched and responded to legislative history inquiries; composed constituentcorrespondence; assisted with preparation of legislation for Senate Floor action; assisted with engrossing legislation; assisted in Senator’s Offices.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Government

Associate'S Degree