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Representative Collin explained his no vote on SB1413, saying the bill would extend criminal liability and uncapped restitution to some moving‑violation accidents; the House rejected SB1413 2–48 and later agreed to reconsider the measure.

A rules committee recommended Senate Bill 1018 as constitutional and in proper form by a 5–3 vote even after the committee's rules attorney warned the bill’s explicit naming of “Sharia law” could raise Establishment Clause and Free Exercise claims and noted related appellate rulings.

A legislative committee reviewed a broad third-week consent calendar that included measures on elections, tax-code cleanups, campaign finance reporting thresholds and criminal offenses; most bills were presented by staff and set on the consent calendar with limited discussion.

The Senate Finance Committee approved SCR 1028, a constitutional referral limiting the Legislature's exemption from Prop 108's two‑thirds threshold for certain fees, after sharp exchanges between proponents who want to restrict delegated fee authority and opponents who said the change could impede agencies and public safety. The committee passed the resolution 4–3.

Committee passes House Bills 2962 to 2974 while addressing budget concerns and appropriations.

Legislators discuss House Bill 2313 on board continuations and House Bill 2091 on water supply.

The Arizona House approved House Bills 2054, 2133, and 2386, advancing to the governor.

Representative Kupfer updates definitions in House Bill 2112 based on senate amendments.

Arizona House approves Senate Bills 10 22, 13 75, 13 78, 13 93, and 14 62.

Conference committee adopts HB 2581 amendment after roll call vote decision.

Committee votes conclude both Senate Bill 1658 and House Bill 2945 are constitutional.

Legislators pass Senate bills on egg housing and landscaping regulations in Arizona.

Legislators pass SB 1247 to align Arizona's tobacco age with federal law.

Committee members discuss SB 1159 on virtual currency and SB 1221 on China divestment.

The House approved House Bills 2332, 2342, 2439, 2521, and 2547 in session.

Committee recommends 16 bills and resolutions as constitutional and in proper form.

Arizona House discusses bills addressing organ harvesting and opioid prescription labeling changes.

Committee unanimously agrees House Bill 2703 is constitutional and in proper form.