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Online taxing bill killed by GOP defectors
A handful of Republicans in the House on Tuesday joined with Democrats to kill legislation meant to keep the state from collecting more income if Congress approves legislation requiring online sellers to collect state sales taxes.
Bill would require daily early ballot reports from rural counties
Currently, Pima and Maricopa counties must maintain daily updated lists of those who have turned in early ballots if requested by state or county party chairpersons.
House to vote on cut to income taxes if Internet sales taxed
The Arizona House is set to vote on a bill that that would cut income taxes if the state begins collecting sales taxes from online sales.
House committee passes bill creating Arizona lieutenant governor position
A proposal approved by a House panel Monday would change what happens in Arizona when a governor dies, quits or is forcibly removed from office.
Democrats chided for holding secret meetings while complaining about secret meetings
While House Democrats blasted Republicans for voting to change the rules to allow closed caucus meetings, Republicans fought back by calling Democrats hypocritical for opposing the change because Democrats have held secret meetings for years.
Mesnard revives effort to create lieutenant governor position
A lawmaker is reviving an effort to create lieutenant governor position in Arizona, a post that would supersede the secretary of state as first in the line of succession for the governor’s office.
Proposed resolution would weaken Voter Protection Act
A proposal to change Arizona’s Voter Protection Act would make it easier for lawmakers to repeal or alter laws approved by a popular vote of the people.
Arizona election law: Simple fix or radical change?
There appears to be little doubt lawmakers will have to rewrite a key provision of Arizona’s election laws after a federal judge’s ruling that it is unconstitutional.
Revenge porn law enforcement on hold for now
State officials have agreed not to pursue anyone from book sellers to Internet posters under a new "revenge porn'' law, at least not for the time being.
House GOP selects David Gowan as next speaker
Arizona House Republicans who won their elections met this afternoon to select a new leadership team, and chose Republican Rep. David Gowan of Sierra Vista for speaker of the House.
The return of SB1062? Gay marriage ruling likely to renew push for ‘religious liberty’ protections
With marriage licenses being issued to gay couples across the state, Republican lawmakers are already talking about ways to protect religious organizations and businesses from being forced to participate in gay marriages. And SB1062 is back on the forefront of some minds.
Capitol Quotes: October 24, 2014
This week's most outstanding quips, gibes and utterances from Arizona's political scene.
