Legislation Archives - Page 6 of 14

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...

EXCLUSIVE: Gillette Gives Green Light on ‘Defend the Guard’ Hearing

March 25, 2025 5:30 pmMarch 30, 2025 3:07 pm

Arizona’s “Defend the Guard” bill, SB1495/HB2188, originally assigned to the House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections (FMAE) Committee on March 12, 2025, received a green light for a hearing by Chairman John Gillette (R-30). Gillette had held off on moving...

AZ House Passes Blackman’s ‘Stolen Valor’ Bill

March 15, 2025 2:06 pmMarch 22, 2025 2:11 pm

The Arizona House unanimously passed House Bill 2030, the “Master Sergeant Orlando Dona Valor Act,” which strengthens penalties against individuals falsely claiming military service or honors for personal gain. The bill, introduced by Representative Walt Blackman, a U.S. Army combat...

WEEKLY NEWS REVIEW: For March 9-15, 2025

March 15, 2025 1:08 pmMarch 22, 2025 2:12 pm

Congressman Raúl Grijalva’s Passing Initiates CD7 Political Battle The passing of longtime Democrat Rep. Raúl Grijalva leaves a vacancy in Arizona’s 7th Congressional District, a race that Republicans see as an opportunity to gain ground with Hispanic and working-class voters....

Kavanagh Sponsors Pay Raise for State Legislators

March 12, 2025 3:15 pmMarch 19, 2025 9:35 am

Arizona Senator John Kavanagh (R-LD3) sponsored Senate Continuing Resolution SCR1003 mandating a retroactive pay adjustment for legislators dating back to the last voter pay rate adjustment. Arizona statute requires voters to approve legislative pay rates, the last of which occurred...

Busy Month as AZ Senate Passes Spate of Bills

March 10, 2025 7:16 amMarch 19, 2025 9:34 am

The Arizona Senate has been busy the past few weeks, passing a significant number of bills in support of a more conservative agenda. Thanks to an increased majority after the 2024 election, the Republican-led Senate has steadily increased its success...

Gress, Republicans Advance Tougher ‘Preston’s Law’ Penalties

March 4, 2025 5:00 amMarch 14, 2025 9:18 am

After a final round of procedural analysis, spirited debate and bipartisan enthusiasm, HB2611, known as “Preston’s Law,” took a big step forward. The legislation aims to stiffen penalties for coordinated group violence, passing the House despite some contention. The bill,...