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Legislative Update
ARIZONA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Happy New Year! The 2013 legislative session began on Monday, January 14th. There are a large number of new legislators and some notable changes in leadership this year. House Speaker Andy Tobin remains in his position, but the new Senate President is Andy Biggs. The Arizona Catholic Conference (ACC) congratulates [...]
Arizona Catholic Conference Voters Guide 2012
The Arizona Catholic Conference is the public policy arm of the Diocese of Phoenix, the Diocese of Tucson, the Diocese of Gallup, and the Holy Protection of Mary Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Phoenix. The ACC is a non-partisan entity and does not endorse any candidates.
Arizona Catholic Bishops’ Statement on Federal Court Lifting SB 1070 Injunction
Read the statement in English and in Spanish.
Freedom of Conscience: A Pastoral Statement from the Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference
I. Introduction Today in our state and elsewhere in our nation, healthcare professionals and institutions find themselves struggling to preserve their rights of conscience, especially in matters that would involve the taking of human life. The right to follow one’s religious beliefs and moral convictions is being compromised, undermined, and increasingly disregarded today by those [...]
Arizona Catholic Bishops’ statement on U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on SB 1070
Read the statement in English and in Spanish.
Arizona Catholic Conference 2012 Legislative Wrap-Up
On May 3, the Arizona Legislature adjourned sine die at 8:25 p.m. after spending 116 days in session. While there were many items of historical significance this year, including the celebration of Arizona’s Centennial, perhaps the most significant item is that the 2012 legislative session can be called the best session ever for pro-life and religious freedom issues!
Statement on Governor’s signing of Religious Liberty bill
The Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference are grateful that Governor Jan Brewer has signed HB 2625 into law.
Arizona Catholic Conference 2011 Legislative Wrap-Up
On the 100th day of the legislative session, the Arizona Legislature adjourned sine die at 5:25 a.m., making it one of the shortest sessions in recent years. Before its completion, however, the 2011 legislative session featured a number of monumental achievements, especially with regard to pro-life legislation.