Representative Leo Biasiucci Archives

Chaplik, Biasiucci see Dems’ Project 2029 as Potential Opportunity

May 26, 2026 4:50 pmJune 18, 2026 10:48 am

PHOENIX — Arizona Republicans view Democrats’ emerging “Project 2029” blueprint as a potential blessing, one that could clearly showcase the policy differences between the two parties heading into the midterms. The Democrat effort, modeled after the conservative Project 2025, aims...

Willoughby/Biasiucci Fuel Bills Delayed for Supermajority Miss

March 5, 2026 11:47 amMarch 25, 2026 7:28 am

PHOENIX — The Arizona House passed three bills on February 24 aimed at reducing fuel costs in the Phoenix metropolitan area, but the centerpiece measure advanced to the Senate without the supermajority vote needed to take effect immediately — raising...

Biasiucci Pushes Bipartisan Bill Nixing Municipal Grocery Taxes

January 26, 2026 1:51 pmFebruary 5, 2026 9:57 am

Biasiucci Pushes Forward on Statewide Elimination of Municipal Grocery Taxes Under ‘Affordable Arizona’ Proposal By Holly Dietrich | Arizona Globe PHOENIX – State Representative Leo Biasiucci (R-30) continued to push legislation eliminating municipalities’ ability to tax groceries, presenting the proposal...

Peña Leads Lawmakers Backing SPI Horne’s Anti-DEI Moves

December 3, 2025 2:14 pmDecember 16, 2025 9:23 am

The fight over DEI in Arizona’s teacher standards just escalated — with Rep. Michele Peña and other lawmakers joining Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne in calling for an end to DEI in education. On Monday, Horne announced he...

Biasiucci Committed to ‘Healthier Arizona’ Despite Hobbs Veto

June 12, 2025 10:10 amJune 20, 2025 4:40 pm

MESA, AZ – Arizona State Representative Leo Biasiucci, who championed the Hobbs-vetoed House Bill HB2165 prohibiting the use of SNAP benefits to purchase unhealthy or non-food items (alcohol, vitamins, pet food, etc.), remains dedicated to improving health among Arizona children....

Biasiucci’s Italy Trip Spawns Bill Banning Food Additives

April 18, 2025 9:15 amApril 24, 2025 11:45 am

What started with a box of Italian Froot Loops has resulted in a bill banning 11 ultra-processed food ingredients in Arizona school meals. Rep. Leo Biasiucci’s (R-30) House Bill HB2164 officially prohibits public schools in the Grand Canyon State from...

Biasiucci Sponsors ‘Starter Homes Act’ to Address Home Affordability

March 26, 2025 2:06 pmMarch 30, 2025 3:08 pm

Despite bipartisan support, the Arizona Starter Homes Act, sponsored by Majority Leader Leo Biasiucci (R-30), is meeting stiff opposition. The combined House and Senate bills (“The Act”) address Arizona’s housing shortage and resultant affordability crisis, yet have proven unexpectedly controversial...