Capitol quotes
“Mr. Speaker Pro Tem, I rise for introduction of guests and explanation of dress.”—-Rep. Theresa Ulmer, D-24, on the floor March 20. A Democrat, she was wearing a red suit on a day dozens of Republican women attended legislative hearings wearing red to identify themselves as Republicans.
“Well, what if I had a sign that said for every hot dog you buy I’ll donate a dollar to save a whale≠ Would that sign be permitted≠” — Sen. Robert Blendu, R-12, questioning the difference between commercial and political speech regulation.
“And everybody has the right to buy a third vacation home and a jet plane.” — Nick Nyhart, president of advocacy group Public Campaign, on the practical effects of the freedom to make campaign contributions.
“I wish I was so gosh darn powerful that no payday lending bill or amendment wouldn’t pass without me saying it’s a good thing. I don’t believe that for a second.” — Lee Miller, lobbyist for the payday lending industry in Arizona, during a hearing on a proposed bill that would regulate payday lenders.
“It’s kind of fun you can do that now.” — Rep. Bob Robson, R-20, commenting on how he used the Legislature’s new online archive system to show a reporter how he was misquoted
“They’re moving forward, and we have lively discussions. If we could get over the lively discussions, we will have a budget pretty soon.” — Sen. Jorge Luis Garcia, D-27
Session clock
It’s day 75 of the Legislative session; 1,420 bills have been posted. One has passed and was vetoed.