As of this week 10, there have been 61 bills sent to the governor. On Friday, he signed 18 of those bills, as follows.
SB 1066 raffles; nonprofits; length of existence (Sen. Shope)
SB 1069 juvenile dependency; child placement (Sen. Barto)
SB 1073 juveniles; adjudication; disposition; probation (Sen. Barto)
SB 1074 dentists; scope of practice (Sen. Barto)
SB 1088 physicians; naturopathic medicine (Sen. Barto)
SB 1089 liens; fees; exemption (Sen. Shope)
SB 1115 in-state student stats; veterans (Sen. Borrelli)
SB 1190 health care directives registry; access (Sen. Shope)
SB 1202 nursing care; assisted living, continuation (Sen. Pace)
SB 1212 veterans’ services department; commission; continuation (Sen. Leach)
SB 1238 state lands; appraisals; leases; rights-of-way (Sen. Kerr)
SB 1242 nursing care; assisted living; regulation (Sen. Pace)
SB 1257 long-term recreational vehicle parks; caregivers (Sen. Mesnard)
SB 1265 property tax liens; foreclosures; notice (Sen. Livingston)
SB 1275 fireworks; use; overnight hours; prohibition (Sen. Mesnard)
SB 1276 state real estate department; continuation (Sen. Mesnard)
SB 1300 tribal college dual enrollment program (Sen. Shope)
SB 1321 conforming legislation; postsecondary education commission (Sen. Shope)
SB 1376 codes; ordinances; use of refrigerants (Sen. Gray)
As can easily be seen from examining that list, there were none of the more controversial bills, like those dealing with education, immigration, election integrity, pandemics, etc. The main reason for that is that those controversial bills either have been killed, or are not yet through the legislative process.
Week 10 of this session was not nearly as legislatively active as the previous week, but there was some modest progress made for conservative-minded citizens. That modest progress took place in four areas, government balance of power, election integrity, education, and medical freedom.
Government balance of power
HB2471 – state of emergency; termination
This bill requires that the legislature participate in the decision to have a state of emergency for longer than 14 days. One of the oddest aspects of HB2471 is that it has been advancing without assistance from the Democrats. Why Democrats wish the governor to retain dictatorial powers is quite puzzling.
Election Integrity
HB2236 – voter registration; request required
HB2617 – voter registration; cancellations; causes
SB1260 – registrations; early voting; move notice
All three bills advanced along party lines. Democrats are still obsessed with vehemently opposing any progress in the area of positive election integrity. The advances took place in three areas. Prohibiting registration of individuals who did not request it; Setting forth the circumstances under which voters who are no longer eligible are removed from the voter rolls; updating voter rolls in response to voters moving away.
Education
HB2161 – parental rights; schools; educational records
HB2495 – schools; sexually explicit materials; prohibition
House bill HB2161 enhances parental rights. In AZ we have had a parental bill of rights for some time. But that section of the revised statutes, ARS 1-602, is written in vague and general terms. HB2161 enhances some of the language and also provides a modest dose of remedy when parental rights are violated.
HB2495 Prohibits a public school from referring students to or using any sexually explicit material in any manner. One disturbing thing about this subject is that a statute would be needed to prevent this sort of behavior in schools. The other disturbing fact is that Democrats have been opposing this bill.
Medical Freedom
HB2498 – COVID-19; vaccination requirements; prohibition
HB2616 – mask mandates; minors; parental consent
HB2498 supports the notion that governments should not mandate the introduction of chemicals into people’s bloodstreams against their will.
Under HB2616, governments and businesses would be prohibited from requiring face coverings of individuals under age 18 without parental consent.
Next week is scheduled to be a lot more active for the bills that we are tracking. For a sneak peek at what will be happening, click on UPCOMING
For a complete report on the bills that we have been tracking, including links to the text of the bills themselves, go to REPORT
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