by marketfreedomalliance1 | Feb 26, 2015 | In The News
February 26, 2015
Market Freedom Alliance
2015 FREEDOM REPORT
for the week of February 23
The Freedom Report is Market Freedom Alliance’s weekly report to grassroots activists on free market oriented legislation we are supporting, opposing or watching make its way through the Arizona Legislature.
***SPECIAL NOTICE***
Join us each Friday during the legislative session at 10 AM for “The Freedom Call,” your opportunity to get updates on these bills, and more!
To participate in Friday’s FREEDOM CALL – Dial (712) 775-7031, then type: 421-127-730#
Note standing of bill denoted is last action taken. Will update every week through session. The prime sponsor of each bill is noted in parentheses.
Bills Supporting
HB 2001 – income tax brackets; index to inflation (Appropriations Chairman, Justin Olson LD 25)
First & Second Read in Senate 02.23 & 02.24 – Assigned to Senate Finance and Rules 02.23
HB 2213 – inspections; opportunity to correct (Commerce Chairman, Warren Petersen LD 12)
Transmitted to Senate 02/09/2015 – Passed House Third Read 37-21-2
HB2254 – municipal tax exemption; residential lease (Ways and Means Chairman, Darin Mitchell LD 13)
Passed Ways and Means on 02/02/15 – 5-4. This bill has been Retained on Calendar. If you live in LDs 1, 2, 8, 16, 17, 20 or 23, we need your help! Please email your respective legislator(s) below, and ask them to vote for HB 2254 on the House floor.
Target legislators:
Michelle Ugenti – LD 23 [email protected]
Jay Lawrence – LD 23 [email protected]
Paul Boyer – LD 20 [email protected]
Doug Coleman – LD 16 [email protected]
Jeff Weninger – LD 17 [email protected]
Noel Campbell – LD 1 [email protected]
John Ackerly – LD 2 [email protected]
T.J. Shope – LD 8 [email protected]
HB2347 – unemployment insurance; base period notices (Chairman Insurance, Karen Fann LD 1)
Passed House Insurance on 02/04/15 – 8-0. Passed House 60-0, transmitted to Senate. Senate First Read 02.25 & assigned to Senate Commerce and Workforce Development and Senate Rules 02.25.
HB2643 – sovereign authority; affordable care act (Chairman Appropriations, Justin Olson LD 25)
Passed Federalism and State’s Rights 02/18/15 – 4-3.
SB 1030 – microbreweries; multiple licenses; production; sales (Education Chairman, Kelli Ward LD 5)
Passed Senate Commerce and Workforce Development 02/09/15 by vote of 6-2. Held in Senate Rules.
SB 1465 – distributed energy generation systems; disclosure (Finance Chairman, Debbie Lesko LD 21)
Passed Water & Energy on 02/09/15 – 7-0.
SCR 1001 – clean elections repeal; education funding (Chairman Natural Resources, Steve Pierce LD 1)Passed Senate Judiciary 02/19/15 – 4-3. Senate Rules PFC.
Bills Opposing
None at this time
Ones to Watch
SB 1437 – Pulled in committee by author 02/09/15.
by marketfreedomalliance1 | Feb 20, 2015 | In The News
February 20, 2015
Market Freedom Alliance
2015 FREEDOM REPORT
for the week of February 16
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The Freedom Report is Market Freedom Alliance’s weekly report to grassroots activists on free market oriented legislation we are supporting, opposing or watching make its way through the Arizona Legislature.
Join us each Friday during the legislative session at 10 AM for “The Freedom Call,” your opportunity to get updates on these bills, and more!
Dial (712) 775-7031, then type: 421-127-730# – 10 AM every Friday during the Arizona Legislative Session.
Note standing of bill denoted is last action taken. Will update every week through session. The prime sponsor of each bill is noted in parentheses.
Bills Supporting
HB 2001 – income tax brackets; index to inflation (Appropriations Chairman, Justin Olson LD 25)
Transmitted to Senate 02/09/2015 – Passed House Third Read 38-21-1
HB 2213 – inspections; opportunity to correct (Commerce Chairman, Warren Petersen LD 12)
Transmitted to Senate 02/09/2015 – Passed House Third Read 37-21-2
HB2254 – municipal tax exemption; residential lease (Ways and Means Chairman, Darin Mitchell LD 13)
Passed Ways and Means on 02/02/15 – 5-4. Floor vote scheduled for mid-next week. If you live in LDs 1, 2, 8, 16, 17, 20 or 23, we need your help! Please email your respective legislator(s) below, and ask them to vote for HB 2254 next week on the House floor.
Target legislators:
Michelle Ugenti – LD 23 [email protected]
Jay Lawrence – LD 23 [email protected]
Paul Boyer – LD 20 [email protected]
Doug Coleman – LD 16 [email protected]
Jeff Weninger – LD 17 [email protected]
Noel Campbell – LD 1 [email protected]
John Ackerly – LD 2 [email protected]
T.J. Shope – LD 8 [email protected]
HB2347 – unemployment insurance; base period notices (Chairman Insurance, Karen Fann LD 1)
Passed Insurance on 02/04/15 – 8-0.
HB2643 – sovereign authority; affordable care act (Chairman Appropriations, Justin Olson LD 25)
Passed Federalism and State’s Rights 02/18/15 – 4-3.
SB 1030 – microbreweries; multiple licenses; production; sales (Education Chairman, Kelli Ward LD 5)
Passed Senate Commerce and Workforce Development 02/09/15 by vote of 6-2.
SB 1465 – distributed energy generation systems; disclosure (Finance Chairman, Debbie Lesko LD 21)
Passed Water & Energy on 02/09/15 – 7-0.
SCR 1001 – clean elections repeal; education funding (Chairman Natural Resources, Steve Pierce LD 1)Passed Judiciary 02/19/15 – Today! – 4-3.
Bills Opposing
None at this time
Ones to Watch
SB 1437 – Pulled in committee by author 02/09/15. |
by marketfreedomalliance1 | Dec 11, 2014 | In The News
December 11, 2014
No Crony Capitalism Blog
If Yogi Berra were in politics, he’d be going nuts right now, and not for the equivalent of back-to-back home runs by Maris and Mantle.
Congressional leaders are faced with another government shutdown. If they do not reach consensus on the 1,603 page, monstrous $1 trillion-plus spending package nicknamed “#CROmnibus” or some sort of Continuing Resolution to keep the government funded after midnight tonight, the government will be closed tomorrow.
Nobody really wants the government to shutdown, ever. Federal employees and American businesses deserve certainty that comes with government operating efficiently and effectively, and not being subject to the political whims of The White House.
Unfortunately, vast differences over public policy, and the nation’s fiscal policies coupled with strong-arm veto threats from the White House are political realities that over time have turned the traditional budget process of vetting 12 separate spending bills before October first into Congress’ last-minute, pre-holiday cram session on a trillion dollars of government spending.
The massive “#CROmnibus,” pork-laden budget package has something for everyone, of course, adding spending here and cutting some spending there to make it attractive for all.
Passing a gigantic spending-spree, however, at the eleventh hour, without much accountability and vetting isn’t the only fiscal problem vexing Capitol Hill. Last week, the House voted 378-46 for the “tax extenders package,” a critical piece of legislation that provides much needed fiscal relief to businesses and employers large and small.
Outgoing Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has indicated he might not take up the tax breaks in the Senate before the end of the year. That’s outrageous, and not passing the tax break package holds hard working American families and businesses of all sizes hostage.
Almost blindly spend a trillion dollars, and waiver in the U.S. Senate on a favorable tax package, which helps entrepreneurs create jobs?
Stop the insanity.
The new Congress needs to take up an honest, annual budget process and tax code reform that delivers immediate, permanent, across-the-board tax relief post haste, because we all know as the famed Yankee catcher once said, “a nickel is not worth a dime anymore.”
by marketfreedomalliance1 | Nov 26, 2014 | In The News
November 26, 2014
No Crony Capitalism Blog
Market Freedom Alliance
The federal and state election season is now fully in the rear view mirror and the holiday season is just about to kick-off with a bang.
With the holiday season comes a time of reflection, and thankfulness.
At Market Freedom Alliance there are a few things we are most thankful for, and the first is the results of the recent elections in Arizona and across the country.
For markets to truly work freely, government must not act as a hindrance or an unfair proponent of one industry over another.
Generally speaking, Republicans have adhered to philosophies that enhance free market activity.
Therefore, we are excited about the recent election results, and have the greatest hope that Republican majorities in Arizona and in the U.S. Congress will lead to a greater amount of free market activity.
Additionally, we are thankful for the growth of our free market grassroots organization in Arizona, but we still need your help!
We are preparing to send strong free market messages this coming Legislative session, and we cannot do it without you.
We need volunteers in all areas of Arizona. Contact us directly to be added to our growing list of MFA Captains!
Additionally, we currently have two petitions online that need your signature – one against Communist China’s subsidization of industry and international, world-market dumping policies, and one to stop minimum wage increases.
Visit us at https://marketfreedomalliance.comm/take-action/oppose-communist-china, and sign our petitions today.
Have a wonderful, free-market-loving Thanksgiving!
by marketfreedomalliance1 | Oct 8, 2014 | In The News
October 8, 2014
Free market author and scholar, Thomas Sowell said, “The first lesson of economics is scarcity: there is never enough of anything to fully satisfy all those who want it. The first lesson of politics is to disregard the first lesson of economics.”
Arizona’s street corners seem to support Sowell’s theory. Each holds numerous candidate signs of various shapes and sizes indicating about every political office under the sun, the President and U.S. Senate excluded, is up for grabs.
As we survey the political landscape in Arizona for candidates who we would favor over those we would not, we apply two maxims – will the candidate(s) employ the principles of free market economics in all cases where applicable, and will the candidate not favor or provide incentives via government for one entity over another?
Why are these particular principles important for officials at any level, you ask?
Arizona faces a tough road ahead.
The state’s budget will likely face a large shortfall in FY 2014-2015, which begins just inside six months from the day we swear-in our next Governor.
History has shown that when state leaders cut spending and shift monies from one pot to the other to balance the state’s budget, municipalities feel the pain in order. In turn, cities, towns and counties take action to balance their budgets, and the result is not always favorable for the taxpayer.
Reports show Arizona lags behind other states in the economic recovery effort, and there’s really no sign of an Arizona economic boom on the horizon.
So, why must free market choices prevail in tough times? The answer is because more punitive measures in the form of higher wage mandates, higher taxes, more regulations and favoring one sector over another only act to harm producers, and take off the table more capital that should be up for reinvestment and job creation.
To grow our economy we must have policies at every level that encourage Arizona’s entrepreneurs, small, medium & large to create, grow and re-invest profits in an open and as least-restrictive business environment as possible. We must have free market environments that do not hinder prospective growth, but rather enhance it.
These steps logically lead to greater success for Arizona’s businesses, and in turn greater revenue for Arizona’s governmental needs.
Many public servant positions have no shortage of candidates this election. We encourage you to choose candidates wisely by choosing those who support free markets.
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