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GOP bill would strike ‘gender’ from state law, limit sex to male, female
GOP senators want to rewrite state law to define sex as only male and female and not “a person’s subjective sense of self,” a move they said will protect women and girls from “unwanted intrusions” by transgender women.
Lawmakers, farmers oppose plan to address water shortage in Gila Bend
A GOP senator joined forces with Gila Bend farmers to oppose a decision from the Governor’s Water Policy Council to hold a hearing surrounding the potential declaration of Gila Bend as an “Active Management Area” Tuesday.
Farmer, rural lawmaker leave Governor’s Water Council
Two key members of the Governor's Water Policy Council have quit, potentially threatening the chances of any action to deal with a depleting water supply in rural Arizona.
Money, conservation slows water authority bill
For most of this session, lawmakers have been working with stakeholders of various interests to cobble together legislation that addresses Arizona’s water woes, but concerns over conservation and money have slowed progress.
Senate leadership scramble, 3 eye presidency
The Senate is preparing to select new leadership next year in both parties, and three Republicans seem confident that they can win the presidency.
Redistricting panel gets partisan
Partisan members of the Independent Redistricting Commission are making last-minute efforts to craft maps that would help their political parties through the 2030 election.
Legislature proper place for energy policy
The Legislature is also a more transparent and approachable body than the Corporation Commission. Any proposed energy policies would be vetted by numerous committees between the two legislative chambers, with ample opportunity for comments from the public. Indeed, vigorous debate at the Capitol ensures better policy for all Arizonans.
Ethics committee might investigate Navarrete
State Sen. Tony Navarrete, who has yet to resign several days after he was charged with multiple felony child sex crimes, now faces a potential Senate ethics investigation and additional allegations of sexual harassment.
House, Senate panels pass wildfire relief amid debate on climate change
Legislative panels gave initial approval Wednesday to a $100 million plan for fighting fires and their effects, but not before the discussion strayed into the question of climate change and whether humans are responsible for the heat and drought conditions that result in huge blazes.
‘Strikers’ propose abortion ban, money for lawmakers
Vaccine passports, abortion bans and an oft-thwarted plan to get more money in lawmakers’ pockets were among the bills that made a late introduction as strike-everything amendments this week.
House, Senate discard mask requirement
Calling it a matter of personal freedom, Republican state senators voted Monday to allow themselves to take off their masks.
Lawmakers assert power grab over state offices
For every headache another branch of government causes a legislator, there’s a simple solution – introduce a bill.
