Legislation Archives - Page 7 of 14

Swoboda Reacts to Hobbs’ Vote Speed-Up Veto

February 19, 2025 8:56 amFebruary 27, 2025 10:19 am

In a swing state like Arizona, where there are as many Independents as party-affiliated voters, there’s little room for consensus on issues. But most Arizonans agree the state’s slow pace of counting ballots during the 2024 election was unacceptable. To...

Gress Pens Three Fraud Prevention Bills

February 15, 2025 8:49 amFebruary 27, 2025 10:19 am

Arizona State Representative Matt Gress (R-4) introduced three House bills fulfilling promises he made in the aftermath of the Santa Cruz County embezzlement scandal. House Bills HB2368, HB2369, and HB2433 aim to strengthen financial oversight and prevent future occurrences of such...

EXCLUSIVE: Petersen Discusses Burgum Letter to Reopen Uranium Mining

February 13, 2025 9:48 amFebruary 23, 2025 10:22 am

In an exclusive statement to the Arizona Globe, State Senate President and Attorney General candidate Warren Petersen (R-LD14) explained a letter to Department of Interior Secretary Doug Burgum requesting that the Trump administration restore Arizona’s rich uranium mining operations. The...

Nguyen Pens Bill to End Legislative Immunity

February 8, 2025 1:47 pmFebruary 18, 2025 1:38 pm

In a significant move “towards enhancing accountability” among Arizona lawmakers, State Representative Quang Nguyen (R-1) introduced House Concurrent Resolution 2053 (HCR 2053), amending Arizona’s Constitution by eliminating legislative immunity for traffic violations. Nguyen told the Arizona Globe, “There is no...

Petersen Champions Women at Trump EO Signing

February 5, 2025 2:38 pmFebruary 15, 2025 9:57 am

In a policy move that fulfilled one of his main campaign promises, President Donald Trump signed an executive order today entitled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports.” The order prohibits “trans-identifying athletes” (biological males) from participating in female sports at...

Kolodin Adds Teeth to Geo-Engineering Bill HB2056

February 4, 2025 8:24 amFebruary 15, 2025 9:58 am

As of January 28, 2025, Arizona House Bill 2056, introduced by Representative Lisa Fink (R-27), has advanced through the House Regulatory Oversight Committee with significant amendments from Rep. Alex Kolodin(R-3). The bill, which prohibits geoengineering practices in the state, is...

Marshall, Powell Pen Bill to Restore Prisoners’ Hope

January 31, 2025 9:49 amFebruary 15, 2025 9:58 am

Representatives David Marshall Sr. (R-7) and Khyl Powell (R-14) met with fellow lawmakers, corrections officials, and justice reform advocates on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, for an emotional policy briefing focused on giving life-sentenced prisoners a glimmer of hope. Marshall, a...