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Legislative News
Jul 13, 2008
By U.S. Senator Jon Kyl In May, when many Americans were making plans for their summer vacations, Senate Republicans offered a plan to lower gas prices. We offered an amendment that would lift restrictions on domestic energy production, thereby allowing…
Jul 7, 2008
Short-term extension would allow for bipartisan action, relief for seniors and their doctors ËœRepublicans continue to believe that immediate action on a short-term extension is necessary. The millions of beneficiaries who depend on Medicare and the providers who treat them…
Jul 1, 2008
Phoenix, Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard has expressed his support for the Free Flow of Information Act, the federal shield law, which would bring federal law in line with state laws in Arizona and 48 other states that protect reporters…
Jul 1, 2008
State Capitol, Phoenix In a move to clamp down on puppy mills and provide consumer protection, the House gave final approval to a bill that would outlaw the sale of animals on public property. HB2485 makes it a misdemeanor to…
Jul 1, 2008
State Capitol, Phoenix Four bills aimed at improving services provided by state child welfare agents and shining light on their activities will be come law. The bills, sponsored by Reps. Jonathan Paton, R-Tucson, and Kirk Adams, R-Mesa, came about after…
Jun 23, 2008
PHOENIX Long-awaited legislation that will help better manage off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation and protect wildlife habitat passed the Arizona Senate yesterday and has been sent to the Governor. Senate Bill 1167, also known as the Off-Highway Vehicle Bill, passed the…
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
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 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 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…