La Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de Arizona están agradecidos por la aprobación de una importante ley sobre los derechos de conciencia (SB 1439) que fue firmada hoy por el gobernador Doug Ducey.
Arizona Catholic Conference 2016 Legislative Wrap-Up
ARIZONA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE 2016 LEGISLATIVE WRAP-UP By Ron Johnson Arizona Catholic Conference Arizona Catholic Conference Has a Very Successful Legislative Session On May 7th, the Arizona Legislature adjourned sine die at 5:45 a.m. after spending 117 days in session. In total, almost 1,400 pieces of legislation were introduced with just over 400 of them becoming
Arizona Catholic Conference Bishops’ Statement on Governor Ducey Signing Pro-Life Bills
Arizona Catholic Conference Bishops’ Statement on Governor Ducey Signing Pro-Life Bills The Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference are grateful for the passage of the pro-life bills (SB 1474 and SB 1485) that were signed into law today by Governor Doug Ducey. These bills include a proposal to prohibit the sale of aborted babies or their
Arizona Catholic Conference 2015 Legislative Wrap-Up
ARIZONA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE 2015 LEGISLATIVE WRAP-UP By Ron Johnson Arizona Catholic Conference Arizona Legislature Completes Shortest Session in Many Decades On April 3rd, the Arizona Legislature adjourned sine die at 3:37 a.m. after spending 81 days in session. The session was extremely fast paced and was the shortest in nearly 50 years. In total over
Arizona Catholic Conference Bishops’ Statement on Governor Ducey Signing Pro-Life Bill
The Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference are grateful for the passage of pro-life legislation (SB 1318) signed into law today. We applaud this effort to make sure that Arizona insurance plans under the federal health care exchange do not include coverage for elective abortions. SB 1318 is a simple bill that better protects taxpayers
USCCB Statement on Supreme Court “Hobby Lobby” Decision
To read the USCCB statement on Supreme Court “Hobby Lobby” decision click here.
Arizona Republic: ‘What if Arizona repealed the death penalty?’
Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted was recently asked by The Arizona Republic to weigh in on the use of the death penalty, responding to the question: “What if Arizona repealed the death penalty?”
Arizona Catholic Conference 2014 Legislative Wrap-Up
ARIZONA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE 2014 LEGISLATIVE WRAP-UP By Ron Johnson Arizona Catholic Conference Pro-Life and Conscience Battles Continue On April 24th, the Arizona Legislature adjourned sine die at 1:46 a.m. after spending 101 days in session. Like last year, the number of bills introduced was somewhat lower than normal with just over 1,300 pieces of legislation
Arizona Catholic Conference 2013 Legislative Wrap-Up
ARIZONA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE 2013 LEGISLATIVE WRAP-UP By Ron Johnson Arizona Catholic Conference Governor Brewer Signs Significant Bills Helping the Poor On June 14th, the Arizona Legislature adjourned sine die at 12:59 a.m. after spending 151 days in session. While there were fewer bills introduced this year than usual, the legislative session still went long
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!
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.
Arizona Catholic Conference Bishops’ Statement Opposing the Death Penalty
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Arizona Catholic Conference Bishops’ Statement on 2011 Legislative Concerns
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Arizona Catholic Conference Bishops’ Statement Reiterating Opposition to the Death Penalty
In light of the increasing possibility that Arizona will soon begin conducting new executions, the Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference want to reiterate our continued opposition to the use of the death penalty.
Arizona Catholic Conference 2010 Legislative Wrap-Up
On Thursday, April 29th the Arizona Legislature adjourned sine die after spending 109 days in session. While much of the legislative session again focused on addressing Arizona’s growing budget problems, by the end, immigration became the most publicized and controversial issue of the year.
Arizona Catholic Conference 2009 Legislative Wrap-Up
After one of the most unusual and bitter legislative sessions in memory, the Arizona Legislature adjourned sine die at 7:31 a.m. on July 1st, making it the latest ending date in Arizona history.