Jeremy Duda
Phoenix Axios
Here’s what your lawmakers were up to.
đł House Republicans approved a proposed ballot measure to ban voting centers and force counties to use precinct-based voting.
Yes, but: Sen. Ken Bennett (R-Prescott) told Axios he’ll oppose the measure in the Senate, which means it likely doesn’t have enough votes to pass.
đ« A proposed ballot measure that would’ve asked voters to bar trans-inclusive policies at schools failed by one vote in the Senate. It also would have prohibited teachers from using students’ preferred pronouns and names without parental permission.
A regular bill that would require schools to inform parents if their underage children ask to use a different pronoun did pass the Senate, but it is likely to be vetoed if it gets to Hobbs.
âȘ Religious institutions would be able to fast-track affordable housing development on their property under a “Yes in God’s backyard” bill approved by the House on Thursday.
âș Property owners who independently mitigate issues caused by homeless encampments would get tax breaks if cities fail to enforce laws against public camping, loitering and public intoxication under a proposed ballot measure OK’d by House Republicans.
