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Arizona House

Apr 6, 2015

On second thought: playing the reconsideration game

Democrats were smitten when the House voted down Democratic Sen. Carlyle Begay’s bill to expand Empowerment Scholarship Accounts to all students on Native American reservations.

Apr 3, 2015

House rejects bill asking voters to kill Clean Elections

The Republican-controlled Legislature has rejected a bill that would have asked voters to repeal the Clean Elections Commission and use the money to fund education. The measure is one of... […]

Mar 30, 2015

What’s the holdup? Lawmakers have several ‘going-home issues’ to finish before adjourning

As the House and Senate sprint toward the finish line, possibly as early as this week, there are still a number of outstanding big issues to approve before they can adjourn sine die.

Mar 23, 2015

Arizona House again sets debate on abortion restrictions

The Arizona House has again scheduled debate on a bill barring women from buying any health care plan through the federal marketplace that includes abortion coverage after two previous delays.

Mar 18, 2015

Arizona House again sets debate on abortion restrictions

The Arizona House has scheduled debate on a bill barring women from buying any health care plan through the federal marketplace that includes abortion coverage after a one-day delay.

Mar 17, 2015

House committee OKs bill for voters to kill Clean Elections

A House committee has passed a measure asking voters to eliminate the Citizens Clean Elections Commission.

Mar 17, 2015

Arizona House set to debate abortion restrictions bill

The Arizona House is set to debate a bill barring women from buying any health care plan through the federal marketplace that includes abortion coverage.

Mar 12, 2015

Not really a cop: Glendale lawmaker incorrectly claims to be a police officer

On March 10, Republican lawmaker Anthony Kern said in a Republican caucus meeting that he recommended passage of SB1445 “as a certified peace officer.”

Mar 12, 2015

House again votes against moving up date of Arizona primary

The Arizona House has for the second time voted down a proposal to move the state's primary elections from the fourth Tuesday in August to the second Tuesday in July.

Mar 11, 2015

House again rejects bill cutting income tax to offset online tax

The House for the second time Tuesday rejected a bill cutting income taxes if Arizona begins collecting sales taxes from online purchases, a vote that shows even some Republican lawmakers are hesitant to cut potential sources of revenue while the state is facing years of tight budgets.

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Mar 11, 2015

Arizona House OKs bill to create lieutenant governor office

The state House passed one of two bills Tuesday to create an office of lieutenant governor by 2023 pending Arizona voters' approval.

Mar 9, 2015

House gives initial approval to interstate firearms compact

State lawmakers are moving to deny future legislatures – and even future voters – the power to mandate background checks on the private sale of guns.

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