Legislative News

Jun 17, 2008

WASHINGTON D.C. U.S. Senate Republican Whip Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) has joined Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) to introduce the Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008, which provides Medicare physicians…

Jun 3, 2008

(State Capitol, Phoenix) With solar power panels becoming more prevalent throughout the state, Rep. Lucy Mason sought to ensure installation of the panels remains affordable. HB2615 requires permit fees assessed by local governments to recoup the cost associated with the…

May 21, 2008

State Capitol, Phoenix) Teachers arrested for having sexual relationships with children or other serious crimes must now notify their bosses of the pending criminal charges. Speaker Pro Tem Bob Robson (R-Chandler) closed the loophole which allowed teachers to get back…

May 20, 2008

(STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX) The governor signed Sen. Karen Johnson's bill Thursday prohibiting schools from collecting fingerprints and other biometric information from students without parental consent. Johnson argues that biometric readers in schools jeopardize student privacy, open the threat of identity…

May 20, 2008

By U.S. Senator Jon Kyl Congress recently passed the "farm bill," renewing federal farm policies, programs, and benefits for our nation's agricultural community and funding a number of nutrition programs. While there are some worthwhile provisions, the bill was also…

May 6, 2008

Legislation that allows the National Park Service to compensate business owners awaits Presidents signature WASHINGTON, D.C. - The House of Representatives today passed S. 2739 - Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008. This legislation is comprised of over 60 individual…

May 6, 2008

State Capitol, Phoenix Gov. Napolitano buckled under pressure from the pro-illegal lobby and vetoed a bill that would allow all police officers to enforce federal immigration law. Napolitanos veto snubs a unanimous House vote, a two-thirds vote in the Senate,…

May 6, 2008

Legislation will save Arizona communities millions in highway improvements WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Rick Renzi (AZ-1) voted to support long awaited legislation to make technical corrections to a large transportation package that was originally passed by Congress in 2005. The corrections…

May 6, 2008

State Capitol, Phoenix The Ultimate Fighting Championship is officially on its way to Arizona with the final round in Rep. Jonathan Paton's effort to bring the sport here completed. HB2834 directs the Arizona Boxing Commission to adopt a clearly defined…

Apr 15, 2008

STATE CAPITOL, Phoenix The Senate and the House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed legislation last week aimed at helping consumers curb identity theft. SB 1185, sponsored by Sen. Amanda Aguirre (D-24), proposes to make credit freezes more practical and affordable for…

Apr 1, 2008

(STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX) Legislation that will add reserve peace officers to school safety programs is one step closer to becoming law after passing a House education committee last week. Senate President Tim Bee, R-Tucson, is the sponsor of Senate Bill…

Apr 1, 2008

STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX A bill has passed the Senate to help protect an Arizona military range that serves as the United States Army's sole radio and electronic testing site. Senate Bill 1387 requires cities, towns or counties to notify Ft.…