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Statement from Speaker Tobin

RESPONDING TO RULING ON PROP 200 “Only citizens of the United States have the constitutional right to vote and therefore, no others should be allowed to register. This is the undeniable fact that served as the driving force behind Arizona’s Prop 200 which received overwhelming support from Arizona voters. The decision handed down today does [...]

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Statement from Senate President Andy Biggs and House Speaker Andy Tobin on the Governor’s call for a Special Session

“This evening, Governor Brewer summoned legislators to convene a special session to address the FY14 budget and Medicaid expansion. The special session was called without any consultation with Senate or House leadership, and was designed to commence at the precise moment it was conveyed. We are disappointed and stunned that the Governor and her staff [...]

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House Committee Votes Down Medicaid Expansion

STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX (June 10, 2013) – This afternoon, the Arizona House Appropriations Committee failed Senate Medicaid expansion legislation. SB 1492 (2013 2014; health; welfare; budget reconciliation), sponsored by Senator John McComish (R-Dist. 18), received a vote of 4 ayes and 7 nays. The bill was the focus of hours of testimony and commentary from [...]

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Representative Goodale Named Legislator of the Year

  STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX (May 31, 2013) – This afternoon, at an event held in the ballroom of the Hyatt Regency Phoenix Hotel, State Representative Doris Goodale (R-Dist. 5) was recognized as the 2013 “Legislator of the Year” by the Arizona Manufacturers Council (AMC). Representative Goodale was given the honor in appreciation of her advocacy [...]

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Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Submit Comments to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Regarding Proposed Rule for Navajo Generating Station

NGS and EPA Hearings BiPartisan Letter FINAL signedLetter Urges EPA to Convene Public Hearings Throughout Arizona Given Dramatic Adverse Impacts of the Proposed Rule STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX (May 28, 2013) – Today, a bipartisan majority of the Arizona House of Representatives will file the attached letter with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator Jared [...]

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SCOTUS to Rule on Government Prayer

STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX (May 20, 2013) – For the first time in three decades, the Supreme Court of the United States will review the constitutionality of saying prayers at the opening of government meetings. The latest case, the Town of Greece (NY) vs. Galloway, will be heard starting next October. On January 7, 2013, fully [...]

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Governor Signs Key Tax Reform Bill

STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX (May 10, 2013) – Earlier this week, Governor Jan Brewer signed tax reform legislation that will provide significant savings for the people of Arizona. After receiving almost unanimous legislative support, HB 2347 (tax levy; bond costs), sponsored by Representative Debbie Lesko (R-Dist. 21, Peoria), was signed into law. Among the key provisions [...]

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Arizona Republicans Pass New Elected Official Retirement Plan

STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX (May 8, 2013) – The Republican-led Arizona Legislature made history today as it passed a landmark bill creating a sustainable public defined contribution plan for elected officials. HB 2608 (EORP; closure; defined contribution) cleared its final legislative hurdle receiving no Democrat support. Once signed into law, the legislation, sponsored by Representative Phil [...]

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Active Military and Family Members to be Naturalized on House Floor

STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX (May 1, 2013) – For the third year, active servicemen and women will be honored on the floor of the Arizona House of Representatives with a special ceremony marking their initiation as naturalized citizens of the United States of America. The naturalization candidates include members of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Air [...]

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Bill Requiring State Agencies to Sell Forfeited Firearms Signed Into Law

STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX (April 30, 2013) – Late last night, Governor Jan Brewer provided advocates of responsible governance and Second Amendment rights with reason to celebrate. HB2455 (unclaimed property; firearms; disposition), sponsored by State Representative Brenda Barton (R-Dist. 6), was signed into law. The bill requires state and municipal agencies to sell unclaimed or forfeited [...]

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