Legislation Sponsored

During the 49th Legislative Session (2009-2010), I focused on responsible policy that solves problems. I demanded common-sense solutions and worked with both Democratic and Republican legislators to get there.

During my first year in office, 2009, I authored a bill to allow Arizona veterans immediate qualification for in-state tuition at our colleges and universities. It drew bipartisan support and is now law.

Here are some of the other things I fought for when I served as your Representative:

Jobs:

• Sponsored bill to prohibit taxpayer money from going to businesses that outsource jobs
• Supported targeted funding to increase security and border inspection capacity at all ports of entry

Education:

• Opposed massive budget cuts to our public schools
• Supported access to early childhood education programs for all kids

Public Safety:

• Opposed budget cuts to law enforcement and privatizing of Arizona’s prisons
• Sponsored bill to protect veterans from financial solicitation fraud

Good Government:

• Sponsored bill to end unfunded state mandates to cities and towns
• Sponsored bill to re-open rest stops by removing barriers to local-state cooperation

I can only represent your interests if I know what you care most about. That’s why I make it a point to travel to all corners of our large district often, and why I invite you to call me with any questions or concerns, at (520) 378-4386.

Thank you,

Below is a complete list of the legislation I worked on during the 2009-10 Legislative Session.  “P” indicates that I was a Primary Sponsor of the bill; “C” indicates that I was a Co-Sponsor.  Please click on the bill number to learn more: