By Howard Fischer | AZ Captiol Times
Key Points:
- The governor rejected proposals to require warning signs for hotels hosting homeless people
- She also rejected a measure to require teachers to use the term Gulf of America
- Approved measures related to pornography websites and utility securitization
On May 13, Gov. Katie Hobbs rejected a proposal by Rep. Matt Gress which required hotels and motels to warn guests that they also provide rooms for people experiencing homelessness.
The Phoenix lawmaker called his measure “consumer protection,” saying that paying customers should be alerted to “keep hotels doors locked, safely store their belongings and report any health or safety concerns to local law enforcement.” And there would have had to be signs to that effect at every entrance.
Proponents argued there is evidence that many of the homeless are drug users, alcohol abusers or mentally ill — or a combination of any of those — a fact that guests should know. Foes said there is no evidence to prove they are more dangerous than any other group.
