BRIEF: AZ Legislature Adjourns
Last night, the Arizona Legislature wrapped up its legislative
session, and it was a big success.
We passed bipartisan, common-sense legislation to improve public
education, protect our most vulnerable citizens and expand the boundless
opportunities our state offers. The vast majority of bills passed with
bipartisan support.
Check out the links and videos below to recap a few of our
achievements during this year’s legislative session:
PUTTING OUR TEACHERS
AND STUDENTS FIRST
A few highlights from the bipartisan budget we passed last week:
Protected the privacy rights of students
against the inappropriate sharing of their data by website operators. (Senate Bill
1314)
Strengthened Joint Technical Education
Districts by letting them offer vocational education programs in order to
participate in federal student financial aid programs. (House Bill 2248)
Expanded educational freedom by
guaranteeing that all children in Arizona have access to the best educational
opportunities in our state. (Senate Bill 1431)
Protected children from harmful exposure
to UV rays by letting them bring sunscreen to school without a prescription. (House Bill 2134)
 “Schools Can’t Ban Sunscreen Under New Arizona Law” 
Made it easier for great teachers to get
to the front of a classroom. (Senate Bill 1042)
“Legislature Passes Bill Expanding Teacher Certifications” 
PROTECTING OUR
COMMUNITIES AND HONORING THOSE WHO SERVE THEM
A few highlights from the bipartisan budget we passed last week:
Ensured that all future rape kits in Arizona are tested. (House Bill 2268)
 “Ducey: Arizona Will Test All Rape Kits Both Old And New” 
Strengthened civil liberty and private
property protections for Arizonans. (House Bill 2477)
 “Sweeping Legislation That Will Reform The State’s Civil-Asset Forfeiture Policies” 
Reduced the regulatory burden on veterans
by exempting members of the National Guard from licensing expirations while
on federal active duty. (House Bill 2341)
Supported Arizona law enforcement by
increasing the severity of the punishment for attacks on officers. (Senate Bill
1366)
“This Legislation Sends The Clear Message That Arizona Stands Firmly By Its Men And Women In Uniform, And I Am Proud To Sign It.” – Governor Ducey 
Established a Gold Star memorial at Wesley
Bolin Plaza to honor the men and women in uniform who gave their lives to
protect our freedoms. (Senate Bill 1327)
Helped adoptees build relationships with
extended family members and close friends once they are of legal age. (Senate Bill
1380)
Held deadbeat parents accountable and
increased the likelihood that families will receive the child support they’re
owed. (House Bill 2192)
 “Governor Ducey Signs Bill To Crack Down On Deadbeat Parents” 
Made it easier to prosecute child
trafficking and achieve justice for victims. (House Bill 2238)
Kept our streets safe and prohibited
teenagers from texting while driving during the first six months of having a
license. (Senate Bill 1080)
“The First Time In Years The Legislature Has Approved A Bill Addressing Cellphone Use And Distracted Driving” 
Reduced duplicative licensing requirements
for veterans, making it easier for them to find new careers and transition to
civilian life. (House Bill 2271)
Enhanced public safety and kept our
streets safe by prohibiting the obscuring or covering of license plates. (Senate Bill
1073)
“Gov. Ducey OKs Ban On Covers Shielding License Plates”
IMPROVING GOVERNMENT
AND EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES
A few highlights from the bipartisan budget we passed last week:
Issued an executive order to ensure that
inmates have the opportunity to be treated with Vivitrol before leaving
prison in order to help their transition succeed. (Executive Order
2017-01)
“The Latest In A String
Of Efforts . . . To Try To Curb The Growth Of Opioid Abuse In Arizona”
Established a review team to investigate
every overdose death in Arizona. (House Bill 2493)
Empowered health care professionals by
expanding the scope of practice of pharmacists. (Senate Bill
1269)
Protected patients from surprise medical
bills. (Senate Bill 1441)
“New Arizona Law Offers
Consumers Relief From Surprise Doctor Bills”
Sent a letter to the medical board making
sure physicians in Arizona are equipped to address the opioid epidemic. (Office Of The Arizona
Governor)
 “Medical Professionals . . . See The Recommendation As A Helpful Step Forward”
Removed roadblocks for individuals who
have served their time by allowing them to be employed as peer coaches in
certain substance abuse treatment and re-entry programs. (House Bill 2196)
 “Giving Arizona’s Ex-Convicts With Felony Records A Chance To Work Again” 
Gave Arizonans a second chance by
empowering licensing boards to issue licenses to otherwise qualified
applicants with criminal records. (House Bill 2290)
Launched “Regulation Rollback,” seeking
the public’s input on how we can expand opportunities and bring government
into the 21st century. (Office Of The Arizona Governor)
 “Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey Wants To Cut Business Regulations, Ease Licensing Rules” 
Took a first step to ease the regulatory
burden on aspiring hairstylists by streamlining an outdated licensing
process. (Senate Bill 1130)
Issued an executive order seeking
information from state boards and commissions in order to streamline
Arizona’s regulatory system. (Executive Order 2017-03)
Expanded economic freedom and protected
the right to earn a living by empowering Arizonans to challenge unfair
occupational licensing requirements in court. (Senate Bill
1437)
“Ducey Signs Bill Allowing Lawsuits For Licensing Roadblocks”
Lowered the liquor serving age to 18 so
that young people can develop real-world job training skills. (House Bill 2047)
Protected taxpayers by banning
taxpayer-funded contract lobbyists at all state agencies, boards, and
commissions. (Senate Bill 1123)
Made Arizona the first state in the nation
to pave the way for the deployment of 5G wireless communications. (House Bill 2365)
 “First To ‘Streamline’ The Deployment Of 5G Wireless Communication” 
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