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Bill to require Secretary of State to issue elections manual goes to Ducey
It’s been over four years since Arizona updated its election procedures manual, a comprehensive guide for how local officials must conduct elections.
Steve Pierce: Time from beach house for state House
Rep. Steve Pierce wasn’t looking for something to fill his days when he stepped up to fill the vacant Legislative District 1 House seat.
Bill to free hairstylists from state regulation on Ducey’s desk
Arizonans who are having a bad hair day could soon get relief from people who are not licensed by the state.
House passes measure to thwart boycotts of Israel
Claiming boycotts are anti-Semitic, the state House voted Monday to deny public contracts to firms that refuse to do business with other companies that do business in Israel.
Sen. Gowan defends himself against conflict of interest allegations for sponsorship of fireworks measure
A Sierra Vista lawmaker who sells fireworks around certain holidays is defending his proposal to expand the number of days when Arizonans can buy and use them.
Bill to create special tuition for ‘dreamers’ stalls in Senate
A bill that would allow DACA recipients to attend Arizona universities for less than the cost of out-of-state tuition stalled over Republican objections that the measure violates the will of the voters.
Fireworks allowed more days in Arizona under proposed law
State lawmakers agreed Thursday that members of the Indian community should have the right to use sparklers and similar fireworks for the festival of Diwali the same as other Arizonans can for other holidays.
Attorney General: Lower youth minimum wage needs 3/4th vote
The Arizona attorney general says a Republican legislative proposal allowing lower minimum wages for young workers attending school needs a three-fourth vote to pass constitutional muster.
Bill requires lawmakers to live in districts they serve
Rep. Bob Thorpe wants to ensure candidates for the Arizona Legislature are established residents of the districts they hope to serve.
House to create code of conduct in wake of Stringer resignation
Facing Democrat demands, House Speaker Rusty Bowers on Wednesday finally directed the Ethics Committee to come up with a code of conduct for lawmakers – including whether they can be ousted for their public comments – more than a year after it was first promised.
Former Senate President Pierce to join House today
The Yavapai County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to appoint the legislative veteran to former Rep. David Stringer’s Legislative District 1 House seat today.
Senate to consider school district consolidation proposal
Saying too much money is wasted on duplication, state lawmakers took the first steps April 2 to force consolidation of the more than 200 school districts in the state.
