Over 300 bills have been introduced by Republican Legislatures across the country to suppress the vote. Arizona is doing its share – at least 25 bills to suppress the vote in Arizona are being considered. Our efforts to let the legislators know how we feel about these terrible bills seems to be having some affect. […]
The Arizona Legislature is in a state of flux this week. The only committees in session are Rules and Appropriations. RTS is possible for these committees but RTS is largely ignored in these committees unless the specific RTS comments deal with constitutional or legal issues. A better use of your time will be to contact […]
Ann Heitland is Chair of the Coconino County Democratic Party. Her views may not be the views of all Democrats. We can agree that the country is polarized but we may disagree about the degree of polarization and its causes. Large majorities support policies like free, quality public education; equal and free access to the […]
Legislature Overview: Budget – Currently being negotiated in secret, as usual. Expectations are that it will contain a $1 Billion tax cut and a move to a 2.5% flat income tax – both efforts that will clearly exacerbate already underfunded government services. Democracy – The anti-protest bill has passed the House – making it a […]
BILL ALERTS for people who are short on time. Use “My Bill Positions” in the RTS side bar menu to give these bills a thumbs-up or thumbs-down: HEALTHCARE CONSUMER PROTECTION HB2585 – SUPPORT – Would require applicants for occupational therapy licenses to possess a valid fingerprint clearance card. Supported by the Arizona Occupational Therapy Association and the […]
Bills not eligible for RTS – to be heard on the House Floor on Monday, 3/15/21. Call our legislators and let them hear your opinion!! HB2570 – OPPOSE – Would ban state agencies, cities, and counties from revoking the license of a business that defied an executive order unless they prove the business was an […]
EDUCATION MARCH 4 WAS A VERY BAD DAY!!!!! March 4 was a bad day and this day might go down as the beginning of the end of Arizona public education if we do not draw the line, right here, right now. Governor Ducey issued an executive order opening all schools for in-person learning regardless of […]
The Arizona legislature, dominated of course by Republicans, wants to prevent lawsuits against businesses that have ignored commonsense health guidelines during the pandemic, Lobbyists claim these restrictions are “key to Arizona’s comeback.” But if the normal disincentives for negligent behavior are removed during a pandemic, won’t that discourage people from coming out of their homes […]
BILL ALERTS for people who are short on time. Use “My Bill Positions” in the RTS side bar menu to give these bills a thumbs-up or thumbs-down: ANIMAL WELFARE SB 1238 – SUPPORT – Bans Animal and Cockfighting Paraphernalia. This bill would prohibit a person from knowingly possessing, purchasing, or selling equipment and supplies used in animal […]
NOTE TO EVERYONE!! We have made recommendations on these alerts for 165 bills, both for and against. We have seen two very bad bills fail committee vote – SB1419 and SB1482 and killed dozens more before they were discussed. A total of 32 of the bills we support have successfully moved through the legislative process […]