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2021 AZ Legislative Session Summary
The First General Session of Arizona’s 55th Legislature is OVER – for now – these same awful Legislators will get another chance in the Second General Session that begins in January 2022. Here’s a summary of what this Legislature actually did: Some GOOD: Allowing excused student absences for mental health reasons – SB 1097 – […]
Continue readingAction Alert: Urgent in AZ House
The Arizona House is back in session and bills are flying fast. Please RTS on these ASAP: SCR 1003 – OPPOSE – Would increase the exemption from property tax of property used for agriculture, trade or business from $185,000 to $1 Million. This would be a tax cut and cost the general fund about $1.5 […]
Continue readingAction Alert: Say “No” to SCR 1018
Update May 19 am: The Committee hearing on this bill was canceled. It is still available for RTS comment and we urge you to register your opposition through RTS or email. **This bill is up in the Arizona House Elections Committee on May 19. Take action now to protect the voting power of rural Arizona.** […]
Continue readingAction Alert: State Officials – Do Your Job!
The Arizona Legislature adjourned in March with a plan to return yesterday (April 14). Now there is no definite date of return. Meanwhile, the State is struggling. There is a Rainy Day Fund with over $1 Billion available. So far in this tsunami, the legislature has tapped only $55 million and allocated all of that […]
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