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Senate votes to tighten evidence standard
State court judges would have a tighter screen to use when deciding expert testimony that juries hear in civil cases under a bill approved 20-8 by the Arizona Senate, sending the measure to the House.
Senate kills texting while driving ban
For the second year in a row, the Arizona Senate on March 2 shot down an attempt to ban texting while driving amid concerns about imposing too much government regulation.
Antenori chosen to replace Paton
The Pima County Board of Supervisors has filled one open seat in the Legislature only to create another one. Supervisors appointed Frank Antenori on March 2 to replace Jonathan Paton,... […]
Burns wants debt genie back in the bottle
Senate President Bob Burns is working on legislation to cap the state's ability to create new debt, but he said he hasn't worked out all the details.
Senate approves measure to repeal term limits
Senators crossed party lines on March 1 to pass a measure that repeals term limits for legislators. Now moving to the House for approval, SCR1007 would nullify the constitutional provision that restricts legislators from serving more than four consecutive two-year terms in the same office.
Senate tackles Clean Elections during busy floor session
From gutting Clean Elections to creating a lieutenant governor, Arizona senators made a big push March 1 to complete work on bills that had yet to be transmitted to the House.
Human cloning ban passes Senate
The Arizona Senate passed a referendum that would ban human cloning in Arizona, despite opposition from lawmakers who said the bill is a waste of time because it addresses an imaginary problem.
Antenori, Graf, Vogt selected to replace Paton
Republican precinct committeemen from Legislative District 30 have picked a House member, a former lawmaker and the district chairman as possible replacements for Jonathan Paton, who resigned his Senate seat last month to run for Congress.
Legislature to focus on budget work beginning next week
The Legislature will stop all committee hearings March 1 to allow lawmakers to focus all their attention on the multibillion-dollar state budget deficit.
GOP considers potential Paton replacements
TUCSON - Republican officials are looking for candidates to replace former District 30 Sen. Jonathan Paton who resigned from office Feb. 22. Paton is running against incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.
Senate passes bill to stop roadside sales of animals
The Senate has approved a bill that would ban the sale of animals along roadways and in public parks across the state.
Senate OKs bill to prohibit ‘sanctuary cities’
The Senate on Feb. 15 passed a bill that makes major changes to the way Arizona and its cities deal with illegal immigration.
