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Lawmakers whiff as fewer bills pass
Lawmakers saw little success in 2009 when it came to getting legislation approved. Much like the mighty Casey of baseball lore, representatives and senators were sent back to the dugout with little to show for their turn at bat.
Non-budget bills also at Brewer’s mercy
With the passage of four budget bills late July 6, lawmakers and Governor Jan Brewer seem to be moving toward a deal on the state budget, however, the futures of more than 180 other pieces of legislation remain uncertain.
Senate calendar overflows on rare Friday session
Arizona’s senators have convened a rare Friday session June 19 as they tackle as many measures as they can with a little less than two weeks to go before the fiscal year ends.
Malpractice bill absent from Senate’s health committee hearing
The Senate Healthcare and Medial Liability Reform Committee met June 10 to consider bills for the first time since the start of the legislative session almost five months ago.
Chairmen sift through 100s of bills with only 2 weeks left in fiscal 2009
As the Senate shifts to cranking out non-budget measures in the final weeks of session, some lawmakers are raising concerns that the rush will lead to defective laws that they would have to correct later.
With floodgates opened, Senate begins hearing regular bills
The Senate began hearing scores of bills June 8 following Senate President Burns' decision to shift strategy and open the floodgates for regular measures.
Burns refers 250 bills to committees, more coming
Senate President Bob Burns changed strategy on June 4 by referring 250 bills to committees in one swoop and saying he plans to refer more in the coming days.
