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Industrial hemp legalization bill shelved over legal concerns
An Arizona Senate committee decided Jan. 27 to hold off on a proposal to legalize industrial hemp production until at least next week over concerns raised by state police that such a move could increase drug testing for criminal prosecutions.
As AIMS test ends, lawmakers differ over what to do next
Sen. Kelli Ward hopes to give Arizona students a reprieve from tests like AIMS, which for years prevented high school students from graduating without a passing grade.
Gallardo gets SB1070-related records request
A Democratic lawmaker was issued a public records request by a conservative watchdog group requesting any correspondence related to the passage of SB1070.
House panel OKs repeal of referendum-targeted elections law
A House committee gave preliminary approval on Jan. 30 to a bill repealing last year’s controversial elections law, HB2305, despite objections from opponents of the law who gathered more than 110,000 signatures to put it on hold until voters weigh in during the 2014 election.
Hearing today on repeal of new election law
An Arizona House committee is set to hear a bill repealing a sweeping 2013 election law that galvanized voter's rights groups, Democrats and third-party candidates.
Lawmaker aims for law against laser strikes on aircraft
As a Phoenix Police Department helicopter patrolled above north Phoenix the evening of Jan. 21, a green laser aimed from the grounds of a resort hotel illuminated the cockpit with blinding light.
Lawmaker: Require schools to use eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Requiring schools to use eco-friendly cleaning supplies would promote the safety and health of children, a state lawmaker contends.
State lawmaker’s bill brings golf cart traffic rules to the fore
Rep. Debbie Lesko, R-Peoria, whose district includes the Sun City area, has introduced a bill that would allow golf carts and similar electric vehicles to drive as close to the right edge of roadways as possible in Maricopa County’s age-restricted communities.
Lawmaker: Note on ballots that voter-approved laws tough to change
Arizona voters need to better understand that when they approve a ballot initiative it’s almost impossible for lawmakers to make changes when they are needed, a state lawmaker contends.
Arizona AG closes fraud investigation of Rep. Miranda
An investigation into whether an Arizona legislator and her husband committed election fraud during the lawmaker's 2012 campaign is over.
Senator tries again to ban tickets from lobbyists
Against the odds, a new bill has been introduced to ban free tickets from lobbyists for sporting and entertainment events.
From space flight liability to teenage drivers – a sampling of bills filed so far in 2014
Here is a sampling of other notable bills and resolutions introduced so far in the 2014 legislative session: HB2192: Unlawful use; public resources; offense Sponsor: Rep. Carl Seel Establishes... […]
