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Capitol Quotes, Jan. 25 2007
Capitol quotes ‘You’re opening up the electorate to all kinds of punitive damages. All we’re going to do is litigate more and legislate less.’ — former lawmaker Russ Jones, commenting... […]
Environmental group urges solar energy for new homes
Rep. Lucy Mason, R-1, talks to a half-dozen reporters about legislation she has sponsored to promote solar and other renewable energies. She is joined by Tom Alston of American Solar... […]
Horne to lawmakers: Teachers' raises have fallen short
Schools chief Tom Horne tells lawmakers he wants to expand an experimental program so that most students have their own laptops. Photo by Bill Coates Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom... […]
House evacuated, bomb squad called
House security officer Gary Spadafora tells participants at a “death-with-dignity” news conference on the House lawn to move across the street. The House was evacuated for about a half hour.... […]
Court: Order not required to transfer inmates for abortions
The decision is the result of an appeal by Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, who was successfully sued in 2005 by the American Civil Liberties Union. Arizona Capitol Times file... […]
Weiers on wheels: Lawmaker tests propane gas mower
Rep. Jerry Weiers, R-12, takes a test drive today on what is billed as the “world’s fastest mower.” The riding mower runs on propane gas and can cut more than... […]
Pro-life group rallies at Capitol
Cathi Herrod, president of the Center for Arizona Policy, introduces speakers at a legislative luncheon sponsored by groups opposed to abortion. Today’s event took place on the Senate lawn on... […]
Bill Summaries— HOUSE H 2025-2159
H 2025 RETIREMENT; ASRS; LEVEL INCOME ALTERNATIVE The permitted time limit within which a member of the ASRS who retires before age 62 and who has elected the level income... […]
Bill Summaries — HOUSE H 2160-2245
H 2160 WELFARE; CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE; RATES The Department of Economic Security must conduct a market survey for childcare assistance payment rates every two years. Payment to licensed and certified... […]
Bill Summaries — HOUSE H 2246-2319
H 2246 INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION; APPEALS; RECORD New requirement for the Industrial Commission’s appeals board to use a court reporter or electronic device to record proceedings at the Department’s expense. Transcriptions... […]
Bill Summaries — HOUSE H 2320-2392
H 2320 LOAN ORIGINATORS; LICENSURE Beginning January 1, 2009, loan originators must be licensed by the Department of Financial Institutions. To qualify for licensure, a person must complete a class,... […]
Bill Summaries — HOUSE H 2393-2479
H 2393 SPECIAL EDUCATION; SURROGATE PARENTS The Department of Education, instead of the court, appoints surrogate parents to represent a child in decisions about special education. Foster parents meeting federal... […]
