House of Representatives construction estimate up to $2 million, but speaker scales back

HouseBy Hank Stephenson | Arizona Capitol Times

The proposed renovations to the Arizona House of Representatives building were estimated at more than $2 million – double what sources had originally said the project would cost, documents released by the Arizona Department of Administration show.

The records also reveal that the project was much further along than House Speaker David Gowan and top House staff had suggested.

Late Friday afternoon, the speaker issued a statement saying the majority of the renovation plans will not go forward. The statement said the House would only be replacing the carpet and removing asbestos from the building, not renovating the basement.

Continued:

Related: Batting averages: Senate president chalks up highest percentage of bills signed into law/Arizona Capitol Times

With 2015 session title, Sen. Ableser again tops list for most missed votes/Arizona Capitol Times

Share this!

Additional Articles

News Categories

Get Our Twice Weekly Newsletter!

* indicates required

Rose Law Group pc values “outrageous client service.” We pride ourselves on hyper-responsiveness to our clients’ needs and an extraordinary record of success in achieving our clients’ goals. We know we get results and our list of outstanding clients speaks to the quality of our work.