Thursday on Horizonte, Senator Ron Gould discussed Senate Bill 1070, which enforces illegal immigration law. Sen. Gould clarified what the bill does, addressed misconceptions surrounding the bill, and explained the rationale and reasoning supporting the bill.

Today, the Arizona House of Representatives passed an important measure to help save our valuable state parks from closure. Senate Bill 1349 allows local governments, private companies and Indian tribes to temporarily take over operations and management of the parks.

Today, Gov. Jan Brewer signed into law the beneficial Senate Bill 1070, sponsored by Senator Russell Pearce. This bill will provide law enforcement with an important tool to enforce laws against illegal immigration and will make Arizona a safer place.

Senate President Bob Burns will discuss key legislative ideas and issues on Horizon on Monday, April 26 at 7 p.m. on PBS.

Sen. Russell Pearce explained the critical importance of meaningful illegal immigration policy through Senate Bill 1070 in a segment of 12 News’ “Sunday Square-Off.”

Sen. Jack Harper discussed key legislative issues, including important bills, term limits and his bold predictions, in a head-to-head event on 12 News’ “Sunday Square-Off” roundtable.

The following statement is attributed to Speaker Adams and President Burns:

“As a state, we have gone to great lengths to balance a historic budget deficit. The federal health care mandate effectively cancels that out and creates a recipe for fiscal disaster – no thanks to Arizona’s congressional Democrats who voted for this misguided bill. Their votes have unraveled the meaningful budget solutions that took so much effort and hard work these past 14 months.

Senate President Bob Burns and House Speaker Kirk Adams talk about the budget, state debt and other pressing legislative issues on Horizon.

Senate President Bob Burns talks about the state cash crisis in an interview with KPHO, CBS – Channel 5.

Senate President Bob Burns discusses balancing the state budget and handling state debt in an interview with Arizona Public Media.

“Operation Clean Sweep” begins today: Inmates work to better communities, themselves.

Amid economic tough times and budget constraints, a new program launched today that saves taxpayer money, keeps Arizona clean and provides work for inmates.

The Arizona Senate welcomes new Senator Frank Antenori of District 30. Sen. Antenori was sworn in during the floor session Thursday, March 4.

Consistent with his commitment to focus on the state budget crisis, Senate President Bob Burns has suspended all Standing Committee hearings for the week of March 1. The postponement allows members to give full attention to the issue Arizonans want addressed: completing budgets for FY 2010 and FY 2011.

In a Feb. 22, 2010 statement, Senate President Bob Burns described his concerns regarding the problem of Arizona’s growing debt:

“As our state suffers through this current budget crisis, much of the attention has been focused on shrinking revenues and program and agency cuts. What people don’t seem to be talking about is our growing debt.

Senate President Bob Burns and Speaker of the House Kirk Adams discussed the state budget, economy, business, job creation and other priorities Tuesday evening on Horizon.

Monday on Horizon, Sen. Al Melvin discussed Senate Bill 1334, banning text messaging while driving. SB 1334, which Sen. Melvin is sponsoring, sailed through committee on Monday.

Sen. Bunch being sworn in on the Senate Floor on Feb. 10, 2010

The Arizona Senate welcomes new Senator David Braswell, sworn in today during the floor session. Sen. Braswell represents northern Maricopa County in District 6.

Bill signing and festivities to mark first Boy Scouts of America Day and 100th anniversary

WHAT:

Celebration of the Boy Scouts of America’s 100th anniversary will include a bipartisan bill signing by Governor Jan Brewer, as well as the Boy Scouts’ annual report and a barbecue. The bill designates February 8 of each year Boy Scouts of America Day.