Director Nominations Committee Chair Responds to Hobbs' Withdrawal of Unqualified Nominee to Oversee State Medicaid Program
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate Director Nominations Committee Chair Jake Hoffman is responding to Governor Katie Hobbs' withdrawal of an unqualified nominee to oversee the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), which is the state's Medicaid program.
Senate President Petersen Leads Coalition of States Defending Voter ID Requirements to Strengthen Election Integrity
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate President Warren Petersen is taking action to strengthen election integrity across the nation by supporting voter identification requirements currently under litigation in Idaho.
Governor Signs Emergency Measure to Strengthen Services Provided to Veterans Suffering With PTSD
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate Military Affairs & Border Security Committee Chairman David Gowan is supporting veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder with emergency legislation just signed into law late last week.
Legislation from Majority Whip Carroll to Tackle Fraudulent Claims Within Sober Living Home Industry Signed into Law
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate Majority Whip Frank Carroll is providing a much-needed fix to protect against fraudulent activities surrounding sober living homes with legislation just signed into law this past Friday evening.
Governor Hobbs Jeopardizes National Security with Veto of Legislation to Protect Arizona's Critical Infrastructure from Chinese Threats
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate Judiciary & Elections Committee Chair Wendy Rogers is denouncing Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs for jeopardizing state and national security by vetoing legislation late last week protecting critical infrastructure from Chinese threats.
Hobbs Supports Discriminatory Hiring Practices in Arizona with Veto of SB 1584
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate Majority Leader Janae Shamp is calling out Governor Hobbs for supporting discriminatory hiring practices within the State of Arizona by vetoing legislation to ban preferential treatment provided to applicants based on sex, race, skin color, and sexuality instead of qualifications, experience, and competence.
Governor Hobbs Misses Opportunity to Prevent California-Style Blackouts During Arizona's Scorching Summer Months with Latest Veto
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate Majority Whip Frank Carroll is expressing concern over Governor Hobbs' latest veto of legislation that would have protected Arizonans from California-style blackouts during the scorching summer months.
Senate President Petersen Responds to Irresponsible Veto of AZ ICE Act
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate President Warren Petersen is responding to the Governor's irresponsible veto this past Friday evening of a bill to keep Arizona communities safe, by ensuring state cooperation with the Trump Administration's enforcement of federal immigration laws.
Legislation from Majority Leader Shamp to Crack Down on Pedophiles Signed into Law
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate Majority Leader Janae Shamp is delivering on promises to hold child sexual predators accountable with legislation just signed into law this past Friday evening.
Governor Signs Bill Removing Red-Tape for Job Creation, Housing Shortage Solutions, a Prosperous Economy
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Majority Whip Frank Carroll is thanking Governor Hobbs for signing SB 1543, empowering municipalities to permit smart zoning decisions for international companies aiming to contribute to Arizona's already robust economy.
Senate Public Safety Committee Chair Responds to Inmate Murders with Probe into Department of Corrections Operations
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate Public Safety Committee Chairman Kevin Payne is launching a probe of the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation, & Reentry (ADCRR) in response to the murders of three inmates at the Arizona State Prison Complex in Tucson earlier this month.
Governor Katie Hobbs Vetoes Legislation to Address Fraud and Abuse of Arizona's Food Assistance Program
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senator John Kavanagh is calling out Governor Hobbs for irresponsibly vetoing his legislation to ensure Arizona's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs (SNAP) has proper oversight to prevent fraud and ensure the program is used as intended.
Bipartisan Bill to Build Arizona's Economic Future Passes Legislature, Heads to Governor for Signature
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Majority Whip Frank Carroll is fostering a business-friendly, free-market environment that attracts innovation, investment, and high paying jobs with a bill that is being transmitted to the governor after passing the legislature with bipartisan support yesterday.
Senate Judiciary & Elections Committee Chair Rogers Champions Improvements to Stolen Valor Bill SB 1424, Applauds Senate Passage to Protect Arizona's Veterans
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— A bill to honor Arizona's veterans, by cracking down on stolen valor, is now headed to the Governor after Senator Wendy Rogers facilitated improvements to the policy resulting in bipartisan support from the Senate today.
Committee on Family Court Orders Sheds Light on Stories of System Abuse, Devastating Consequences for Families
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— State lawmakers are investigating allegations of ongoing abuse within Arizona's family court system through a series of joint ad hoc committee hearings, with the first commencing Monday. Personal stories from aggrieved parents and traumatized children revealed disturbing patterns of judicial overreach, lack of accountability, and the silencing of parents and children in custody battles.
Senator Bolick Celebrates New Law Addressing Cellphone Distractions Among Students During Class Time
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senator Shawnna Bolick is celebrating today's signing of a bill she helped champion to improve focus and mitigate mental health concerns among Arizona children by cracking down on cellphone distractions during class time.
AZ ICE Act to Protect Arizonans from Criminal Illegal Aliens Passes Legislature, Heads to Governor for Signature
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— A bill to keep Arizona communities safe, by ensuring state cooperation with the Trump Administration's enforcement of federal immigration laws, is now headed to the Governor's Office after passing the House of Representatives today with full Republican support.
Senate Republicans Pass Legislation to Lower Gas Prices for Arizona Drivers, Bill Now Heads to House for Final Vote
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate Republicans are working to lower gas prices for Arizona drivers by passing legislation to expand the list in statute of approved fuel blends available for use in Maricopa County, as well as through collaboration with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under the Trump Administration.
Senator Finchem Announces Joint Ad Hoc Committee Hearing on Family Court System
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Committee Chairman Mark Finchem is inviting parents, who have been affected by the Arizona family court system, to join him at the Arizona Senate Monday, April 14 at 10 a.m. to share their personal stories during a special Joint Legislative Ad Hoc Committee on Family Court Orders.
Governor Hobbs Irresponsibly Vetoes Legislation to Help Fund K-12 Schools
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senator Vince Leach is calling out Governor Hobbs for her hypocritical veto of Republican legislation to provide an additional funding source for Arizona's K-12 classrooms, despite her repeated calls for more funding for classrooms.