AZ Conservative Coalition Leg Eval Updated

The number of bills being tracked is 266 plus 4 Strike All amended bills. During the previous week, SB1244, which increases fees charged by the Homeopathic Board,  was added with a (-8) weight (we oppose it) as a regular bill and HB2111 SE, which simplifies sales tax filings for businesses, was added with a (+8) weight as a striker. This has been another slow week as far as votes on bills we are tracking. Most of the activity is likely still focused on budget negotiations. The only vote was on SB1244 which had previously passed the Senate and was defeated in the House in an initial vote and then again in reconsideration. Since it was a fee increase, a two thirds vote was required to pass this which is a good thing since a majority of House members voted YES. It is interesting that there was not a single Democrat that voted NO on this bill. This is a bill we opposed.

Remind your legislators to keep government spending lower and oppose Medicaid expansion as they consider the budget!!!