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Republicans bring back Florida-style election measure
Key Points: House sponsor says measure would speed up election results It includes a voter ID provision Governor vetoed a similar proposal last year House Republicans have approved a returning […]
Proposed law defines ‘civil terrorism’ and enhances penalties for protesters
Key Points: New legislation in Arizona redefines minor protest-related crimes as “civil terrorism” Blocking roads and vandalism could lead to 18 months in state prison The legislation would add civil […]
State Senate approves immigration checks in Arizona hospitals
Key Points: Arizona state Senate approves measure requiring hospitals to ask patients about immigration status Senator Wendy Rogers’ bill makes answering the question optional Opponents argue the bill may deter […]
Arizona Senate panel votes to limit police use of license plate readers
Key Points: Senate panel votes to restrict police use of license plate readers SB1111 sets storage and access requirements for license plate reader data Police chiefs argue that license plate […]
Arizona lawmakers propose Swedish rounding system to address penny shortage
Key Points: US Mint stopped producing pennies due to economic reasons Stores run out of pennies, leading to exact change issues Merchants must post a notice about cash rounding at […]
Proposal would require Legislature to end sessions by April 30
Key points: A measure that would constitutionally require the Legislature to adjourn by April 30 passed a House committee Lawmakers haven’t adjourned by April in more than a decade Voters […]
Democrats attempt affordability bills in Republican-controlled committees
Key Points: Democrats file 257 bills this session, emphasizing affordability Many affordability bills will require bipartisan support for approval Approval would impact health care, education, housing and other industries Arizonans […]
Competing measures on early voting could wind up on the November ballot
Key Points: A ballot proposal would confirm voting by mail in the state Constitution A GOP lawmaker wants control over early voting to remain within the Legislature Because of early […]
Arizona won’t cut Colorado River withdrawals without enforceable conservation promises
Key Points: Arizona is embroiled in an interstate dispute over access to the Colorado River Gov. Katie Hobbs refuses to agree to any deal unless upper basin states offer firm […]
App store age-gating bills advance
Alabama lawmakers are fast-tracking a Meta-backed bill to require Apple and Google to age-gate their app stores to protect kids, one of several states considering such measures despite a recent […]
Arizona seeks fair share of Colorado River water in negotiations with upper basin states
Key points: Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs in Washington to make case for Colorado River cuts Seven states missed November deadline for new agreement on river’s water allocation Arizona has conserved […]
Arizona lawmakers consider speed-limiting devices for reckless drivers
Key points: Arizona motorists may soon avoid license suspension for speeding HB2417 allows courts to order speed-inhibiting devices on vehicles Motorists could reject the device and accept a license suspension […]
