abortion restrictions

Last chapter in Arizona abortion reporting legislation

All StoriesErik Kolsrud04/11/20180

PHOENIX — The Senate voted 17-13 on Wednesday to confirm the passage of a controversial abortion reporting bill, closing the last chapter of a tumultuous measure that has undergone numerous changes throughout its time in the Legislature. SB 1394 was first introduced to the Senate by Sen. Nancy Barto (R-Cave Creek) as a means of…

Legislative dreams buried in session’s final days

All StoriesTerry Wimmer03/31/20150

PHOENIX — Concealed weapons in buildings. Ending Common Core. No texting while driving. All dead this legislative session. These would-be bills joined many others that passed away either in the legislative chamber or by gubernatorial fiat. The first death began with a bill to put Arizona on Daylight Savings Time. After negative feedback, the sponsor…