By Gary Grado | Arizona Capitol Times
A lawmaker’s colorful quotes about a piece of legislation can be a headache for an attorney later.
Dominic Draye, an assistant solicitor general whose job includes defending the state in court when someone challenges a state law, said plaintiffs often use the statements of lawmakers to demonstrate there was a nefarious purpose behind certain legislation.
On October 12, Draye gave a roomful of lawmakers gathered for a presentation on the Attorney General’s Federalism Unit a gentle reminder to watch what they say.
