Schedule for May 25 through May 29, 2009 Monday, May 25, 2009 Memorial Day Tuesday, May 26, 2009 9:30 a.m. Rules 9:45 a.m. Republican Caucus 10:00 a.m. Democrat Caucus 1:00 p.m. Floor (COW and 3rd Read) 1:30 p.m. Committee on Commerce and Economic Development (not meeting) 2:00 p.m. Committee on Appropriations (Special [...]
Archive for May, 2009
Weekly Schedule: May 25-29
Posted in Uncategorized, Weekly Schedule on May 22, 2009 | Comments Off
Sen. Steve Pierce makes a statement about the budget
Posted in Uncategorized on May 22, 2009 | Comments Off
The following is Sen. Steve Pierce’s full statement on the budget “Mr. President, we all know that earthquakes happen now and again in California. Two earthquakes – of the geological kind – rocked California over the last few days. Well, Mr. President, Tuesday a political earthquake rocked California, and we need to pay attention. Every single one [...]
Legislature Begins Special Session
Posted in Education on May 21, 2009 | Comments Off
Today, Governor Brewer convened the Legislature in a special session to address the educational needs of disabled and foster children. The bill, SB1001 will be heard in the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday, May 26. Please see this POST on the House Republican’s website for more details.
Special Session Delayed
Posted in Education on May 21, 2009 | Comments Off
The Senate was scheduled to enter into special session at 1:00pm today to hear SB1001. This bill helps the educational needs disabled kids and foster children. Due to the registered absence of 10 Democrats, the special session has been delayed.
Senate Appropriations Committee passes 2010 budget
Posted in Budget on May 20, 2009 | Comments Off
May 20, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Senate Appropriations Committee passes 2010 budget Closes $3 billion deficit without raising taxes (STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX) – The Senate Appropriations Committee Wednesday passed a 2010 budget that closes a $3 billion deficit without raising taxes for Arizonans during the worst fiscal crisis in our state’s history. The [...]
Senate gets word of special session
Posted in Education, Uncategorized on May 20, 2009 | Comments Off
After receiving word from the Governor’s office today, it is confirmed that the Senate will be called into a special session on Thursday to help the educational needs of disabled kids and foster children. The call to special session will occur at 1:00pm. We will first read and assign the bill to committee on the Senate floor. [...]
Appropriations Committee Today: Budget Bills
Posted in Budget on May 20, 2009 | Comments Off
The Senate Appropriations Committee will hear the following budget bills today. Click HERE to see the Appropriations Committee agenda. SB1027 – technical correction; bonds; tax considerations(Pearce R) capital outlay; FY 2009-2010 Bill Fact Sheet SB1028 – technical correction; private funds; disposition(Pearce R) budget reconciliation; criminal justice Bill Fact Sheet SB1029 – technical correction; budget [...]
Senators Visit the Phoenix NRA Convention
Posted in Gun Rights on May 19, 2009 | Comments Off
The 138th NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits were held this weekend at the Phoenix Convention Center. Several members were present at the convention, including Senators Chuck Gray, Barbara Leff, Sylvia Allen, and Jack Harper. The pictures below are also posted on our Flickr and Facebook pages. From left to right, Sen. Jack Harper, Sen. Sylvia [...]
Budget Update: Wednesday Appropriations Meeting
Posted in Budget on May 19, 2009 | Comments Off
The Senate continues to work with the House of Representatives on an FY2010 budget solution. Recent negotiations with House Leadership and the Governor have resulted in a series of bills to be heard in Wednesday’s Appropriations committee. Bill numbers and fact sheets will be posted as soon as they are made available. Click HERE [...]
Senate moves fingerprint bill to comply with Adam Walsh Act, ensure federal funds
Posted in Public Safety on May 19, 2009 | Comments Off
May 19, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Senate moves fingerprint bill to comply with Adam Walsh Act, ensure federal funds (STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX) – The Senate is moving forward with bipartisan legislation that will add another layer of safety to the protection of Arizona’s children. The public safety committee Wednesday will hear Senate Bill 1049 [...]
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