Family Facts - Arizona
Issue: 05/07/08

(1) Slow Go at the State Capitol Legislative activity has slowed to a crawl as lawmakers discuss ways to address the budget deficit for the fiscal year beginning July 1. Lawmakers adjourned Wednesday until next Monday.
(2) Marriage Amendment The Arizona House vote on the marriage amendment did not happen this week for one simple reason: two representatives who support the amendment are out of town.
(3) Ban on Partial-Birth Abortion The revised partial-birth abortion ban that addresses the concerns the Governor identified in her veto letter passed out of conference committee on Tuesday.
(4) Prohibition on Nurses Performing Abortions On Tuesday, the Advanced Practice Advisory Committee of the state Board of Nursing voted unanimously to recommend that the Board rule that first trimester surgical abortions are within the scope of...
(5) Students' Religious Liberties Act HB 2713, the bill that identifies the free speech rights of religious students in public schools, is waiting for a hearing before the Senate Rules Committee.
(6) School Choice As the legislative focus turns toward the state's 2009 budget, making the corporate tax credit permanent is of utmost importance to school choice advocates.
(7) Jesse's Law HB 2823, which would make minor changes to the laws on medical decision-making for patients who cannot communicate their wishes, is waiting for a final vote in the Senate.