Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 41-1047
The committee may review any proposed or final rule, expedited rule, agency practice alleged to constitute a rule or substantive policy statement for conformity with statute and legislative intent. The committee may hold hearings on whether a proposed or final rule, expedited rule, agency practice alleged to constitute a rule or substantive policy statement is consistent with statute and legislative intent. The committee may comment to the agency, attorney general or council on whether the proposed or final rule, expedited rule, agency practice alleged to constitute a rule or substantive policy statement is consistent with statute or legislative intent. The committee may designate a representative to testify before the council. The council shall consider the comments of the committee and any testimony. The administrative records shall contain the comments of the committee and any testimony.
A.R.S. § 41-1047