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Bill making gold legal tender passes Arizona House committee
A House committee passed a bill Wednesday that would make Arizona the third state behind Utah and Oklahoma to recognize gold, silver and platinum as legal tender.
Lawmaker hopes to bring Obama’s free community college plan to Arizona
With President Barack Obama proposing free community college in his State of the Union and proposed budget, a state lawmaker says Arizona should start laying the groundwork now.
Bill would shrink income tax if state collects sales tax from online sellers
If federal law gives states the authority to require online retailers to collect state sales taxes, Arizona should reduce the amount of income tax it collects to offset its gains, a state lawmaker says.
Bill banning photo radar set for hearing in Arizona Senate
An Arizona legislator is proposing legislation that would ban the use of photo radar statewide.
Senator’s bill would scale back Arizona’s open meetings law
A Republican senator is pushing legislation that would dramatically scale back the Arizona open meetings law to allow elected officials to meet in secret to propose and debate policies. The measure would only require the public be allowed into meetings if an official action is taken.
Rep. Hale blood test after suspicion of DUI arrest shows no alcohol
Navajo County Attorney Brad Carlyon said Monday that he will not file a driving under the influence charge against a state representative after a blood test turned up negative for alcohol.
Democrats chided for holding secret meetings while complaining about secret meetings
While House Democrats blasted Republicans for voting to change the rules to allow closed caucus meetings, Republicans fought back by calling Democrats hypocritical for opposing the change because Democrats have held secret meetings for years.
Bill proposes equity crowdfunding legalization
Small businesses could start offering a stake in their companies to investors online through equity crowdfunding if a bill authored by Rep. Jeff Weninger and Sen. David Farnsworth passes.
Crimes against children: Boyer fights uphill battle to provide $5M for child Internet victims
When Gov. Doug Ducey released his budget proposal for the upcoming year, Republican Rep. Paul Boyer of Phoenix had only one question.
Threat of lawsuit puts damper on wolf legislation
Lawmakers have been largely quiet on Mexican gray wolves so far this session, possibly because Arizona Game and Fish is threatening federal wildlife authorities with a lawsuit if the wolf recovery program isn’t updated.
Lawmaker offers a ‘Good Samaritan’ option for underage drinkers
Underage drinkers could get drunk and then get medical help under a proposal from an Arizona senator.
Rumors persist: Lightning rod bills to surface after Super Bowl
A confluence of circumstances is aiding the persistence of a rumor at the Arizona Capitol – the “crazy” is lurking behind Super Bowl XLIX.
