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House Committee Passes Bill Requiring Public Entities to Divest From Companies Boycotting Israel
By Corinne Murdock | The House Government and Elections Committee passed a bill requiring public entities to divest from companies boycotting Israel. The bill passed 8-5: those who voted against the bill were State Representatives Kelli Butler...
Religious Protections For Foster, Adoptive Parents and Providers Passes Senate
By Corinne Murdock | In a quicker turnaround than anticipated, a bill to prohibit the state from discriminating against the religious or personal beliefs of potential adoptive or foster parents or individuals who advertise, provide, or facilitate...
Closing Businesses During Local Emergencies Would Be Prohibited Under Bill
By Terri Jo Neff | A municipality’s mayor or the chairperson of a county’s board of supervisors would not have the authority to order any business closed during a declared local emergency, if a bill introduced by House Majority Leader Leo Biasiucci...
House Passes Bill Allowing Only Officials, Political Parties to Distribute Early Ballots
By Corinne Murdock | On Tuesday, the Arizona House passed a bill allowing only political parties, county recorders, or election officials to distribute early ballots or active early voter list request forms to voters. The bill, HB2786, passed 31-26...
Senate Censures Senator Rogers for Threatening Political Destruction of Fellow Members
By Corinne Murdock | The Arizona Senate voted to censure State Senator Wendy Rogers (R-Flagstaff) for her statements concerning political opponents and fellow senators, especially those given most recently. The censure motion said that Rogers...
Bill Would Clarify Who Can Settle Lawsuits Arising From Arizona’s Election Laws
By Terri Jo Neff | Who has authority to settle election related lawsuits involving the State of Arizona, its various agencies, and political subdivisions such as counties is the subject of proposed legislation slated for consideration by the House...
Transgender Surgery Ban for Minors Passes After Republican Senator Flips Vote
By Corinne Murdock | The Arizona Senate passed a bill banning gender reassignment surgeries for minors late last week after State Senator Tyler Pace (R-Mesa) switched his vote. Pace voted against the original version of the bill during the...
Arizona House Passes Bill Barring Illegal Immigrants From Voting
By Corinne Murdock | The Arizona House passed a bill to prevent illegal immigrants from voting, HB2492, along party lines on Monday, 31-26. The bill would impact federal-only voters heavily because that class of voters isn’t required by federal law...
Arizona Voters To Decide ID Requirements For Mail-In Ballots
By Corinne Murdock | Voters may be asked to approve the requirement of ID for early ballots, according to the Arizona legislature’s approval of a proposed constitutional amendment, SCR1012. The resolution, sponsored by State Senator J.D. Mesnard...
Senate to Vote On Religious Protections for Adoptive, Foster Care Parents and Providers
By Corinne Murdock | On Monday, the Senate determined that SB1399 would advance for a final vote as early as next week, a bill that would prohibit the state from discriminating against potential adoptive or foster parents or individuals who...
ASU’s Launch of Ukrainian University Stalled Due to Russian Invasion
By Corinne Murdock | Arizona State University (ASU) planned to launch American University Kyiv (AUK) next month, a private Ukrainian university offering both bachelor’s and master’s degrees comprised from ASU curriculum. American University Kyiv...
Bill Quickly Clears House In Effort To Put More Public Notices On Municipal Websites
By Terri Jo Neff | A bill which would make it easier for people to be informed of what a city or town government is doing racked up three unanimous votes in the Arizona House of Representatives on its way to the State Senate. House Bill 2095...
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