by marketfreedomalliance1 | May 6, 2015 | In The News
May 6, 2015
Joe Galli
New economic data is on the street, and it’s not good.
The U.S. economy ground to a halt with a .02 percent growth rate Q1.
What’s troublesome is not that the economy since 2010 has suffered five quarters of growth BELOW 1 percent; it’s that non-job creators continue to see an excessive regulatory environment as a solution for moving the country forward.
The clearest example?
Minimum wage mandates.
The Congressional Budget Office suggested an increase to .10 per hour would cost America’s economy 500,000 jobs.
Everyone knows when government forces employers to pay employees more job creators curtail expansion plans, cut or freeze hiring, cut hours, lay off workers, or all of the above.
These practices hurt employees and the economy.
The evidence is prevalent. Seattle businesses with single-digit profit margins like restaurants closed because of new higher minimum wage mandates, or they cut hours, laid-off employees, or raised prices.
Now the fight is on Arizona’s doorstep. Non-job creators in Flagstaff sued to mandate their own minimum wage hike. Coincidentally, the Flagstaff lawsuit admits their plaintiffs earn more than the existing Arizona minimum wage!
Let’s stop the wage mandate nonsense, and let America’s job creators get this economy moving again.
Tags: Arizona, Capitalism, Cost to do Business, Liberty, Minimum Wage, Overreaching Regulations,Union,
by marketfreedomalliance1 | Apr 3, 2015 | In The News
April 3, 2015
THE FREEDOM REPORT
Friday, April 3, 2015
Sine Die – latin “without a day” came at 3:37 AM today ending the First Regular Session of the 52nd Arizona Legislature in 82 days, the shortest session in 5 decades.
Market Freedom Alliance is VERY pleased with the results.
First, Republican legislative leaders & Governor Doug Ducey deserve great kudos for producing a structurally sound and balanced budget very early in the session. Knowing how the state will spend its money in coming years provides greater certainty for businesses. No new taxes, and more K-12 spending are the hallmarks of Governor Ducey’s first budget.
Second, Congrats are in order to MFA’s President, Chuck Schmidt. Chuck was appointed by Governor Ducey to the State School Board recently and confirmed by Sen. Kelli Ward’s Education Committee and the entire Senate this week! Congrats Chuck! We know you will represent us well.
Finally, a number of Market Freedom Alliance’s priority bills supporting free markets passed the Arizona Legislature this session and were transmitted to the Governor for his signature.
Below is the final update on our MFA prioirty bills. A special thanks to all those in LDs, County Parties, and Tea Party Patriots who offered support directly to your legislators on these important solutions.
Arizona has more freedom and less government because of your efforts this session.
We wish you the very best Good Friday, and Easter & Passover weekend.
Bills Supporting
*HB 2001 – income tax brackets; index to inflation (Appropriations Chairman, Justin Olson LD 25)
Signed by Governor Ducey on Monday, March 30!
*HB 2213 – inspections; opportunity to correct (Commerce Chairman, Warren Petersen LD 12)
NFIB’s key bill this session, it was signed by Governor Ducey on Thursday, April 2!
HB2254 – municipal tax exemption; residential lease (Ways and Means Chairman, Darin Mitchell LD 13)
Didn’t get where it needed to be. Next year.
*HB2347 – unemployment insurance; base period notices (Chairman Insurance, Karen Fann LD 1)
Transmitted to the Governor on Monday, March 30.
*HB2643 – sovereign authority; affordable care act (Chairman Appropriations, Justin Olson LD 25)
Passed House final read yesterday & passed the Senate 16-10 sometime after midnight.
*SB 1030 – microbreweries; multiple licenses; production; sales (Education Chairman, Kelli Ward LD 5)
Signed by Governor Ducey, Tuesday, March 31!
*SB 1241 – AHCCCS; contractors; providers – strike everything amendment (Senator Nancy Barton, LD 15)
Transmitted to the Governor Thursday, April 2.
SB 1403 – consumer lawsuit loans; prohibition (Chairman Commerce & Workforce Development, Kim Yee LD 20)
Did not get where it needed to be…next year.
*SB 1465 – distributed energy generation systems; disclosure (Finance Chairman, Debbie Lesko LD 21)
Signed by Governor Ducey on Monday, March 30! Thank you Senator Debbie Lesko for leading the fight!
*SCR 1001 – clean elections repeal; education funding (Chairman Natural Resources, Steve Pierce LD 1)Failed on a final vote in the House, April 3, 2015 – 29 Y 27 N 4 NV.
by marketfreedomalliance1 | Mar 20, 2015 | In The News
March 20, 2015
2015 FREEDOM REPORT
for the week of March 16
The Freedom Report is Market Freedom Alliance’s weekly report to grassroots activists on free market oriented legislation we support, oppose or monitor in 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!
Friday March 20 FREEDOM CALL is cancelled.
Great News! The #AZBeerBill passed out of House Commerce Wednesday unanimously 8-0.
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.
* Denotes new action on the bill this past week!
Bills Supporting
*HB 2001 – income tax brackets; index to inflation (Appropriations Chairman, Justin Olson LD 25)
Read in Majority Minority Caucus 03/17/15, next up Senate COW & Third Read likely next week.
*HB 2213 – inspections; opportunity to correct (Commerce Chairman, Warren Petersen LD 12)
Read in Majority Minority Caucus 03/17/15, next up Senate COW & Third Read likely next week.
HB2254 – municipal tax exemption; residential lease (Ways and Means Chairman, Darin Mitchell LD 13)
Retained on Calendar 02/25/15.
*HB2347 – unemployment insurance; base period notices (Chairman Insurance, Karen Fann LD 1)
Passed Senate Commerce 03/16/15 as ammended 8-0.
*HB2643 – sovereign authority; affordable care act (Chairman Appropriations, Justin Olson LD 25)
Passed Senate Federalism, Mandates & Fiscal Responsibility 03/17/15 4-3.
*SB 1030 – microbreweries; multiple licenses; production; sales (Education Chairman, Kelli Ward LD 5)
Passed House Commerce 03/18/15 by vote of 8-0. BIG WIN
*SB 1241 – AHCCCS; contractors; providers – strike everything amendment (Senator Nancy Barton, LD 15)
Passed House Commerce as amended 03/18/15 5-3.
SB 1403 – consumer lawsuit loans; prohibition (Chairman Commerce & Workforce Development, Kim Yee LD 20)
Passed Arizona Senate 26-4 03/05/14 and transmitted to the House.
*SB 1465 – distributed energy generation systems; disclosure (Finance Chairman, Debbie Lesko LD 21)
Passed House 54-6 03/19/15. BIG WIN
*SCR 1001 – clean elections repeal; education funding (Chairman Natural Resources, Steve Pierce LD 1)Passed House Elections 4-2 03/16/15.
Bills Opposing
None at this time.
Ones to Watch
None at this time.
by marketfreedomalliance1 | Mar 13, 2015 | In The News
March 13, 2015
Market Freedom Alliance
2015 FREEDOM REPORT
for the week of March 9
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The Freedom Report is Market Freedom Alliance’s weekly report to grassroots activists on free market oriented legislation we support, oppose or monitor in 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!
To participate in Friday’s FREEDOM CALL – Dial (712) 775-7031, then type: 421-127-730#
Great News! The #AZBeerBill passed out of the Senate with bipartisan support. Join us on the conference call Friday 10 AM to find out more!
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.
* Denotes new action on the bill this past week!
Bills Supporting
HB 2001 – income tax brackets; index to inflation (Appropriations Chairman, Justin Olson LD 25)
Voted out of Senate Finance 3-2.
*HB 2213 – inspections; opportunity to correct (Commerce Chairman, Warren Petersen LD 12)
Passed Senate Commerce 5-2-1 on 03/09/2015, waiting for assignment to Rules Calendar.
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 Arizona House Third Read 36-21-3 on 03/11/15 and Transmitted to the Arizona Senate!
*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 House Energy, Environment & Natural Resources 7-2 on 03/09/15.
*SCR 1001 – clean elections repeal; education funding (Chairman Natural Resources, Steve Pierce LD 1)Passed Arizona Senate 17-12-1 on 03/11/15!
Bills Opposing
None at this time.
Ones to Watch
SB 1403 – consumer lawsuit loans; prohibition(Chairman Commerce & Workforce Development, Kim Yee LD 20)Passed Arizona Senate 26-4 on 03/05/15 – Transmitted to the House 03/05/15. |
by marketfreedomalliance1 | Mar 6, 2015 | In The News
March 6, 2015
Market Freedom Alliance
2015 FREEDOM REPORT
For the week of March 2
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)
Great News! Voted out of Senate Finance 3-2 this week on Wednesday, 03/04/15!
HB 2213 – inspections; opportunity to correct (Commerce Chairman, Warren Petersen LD 12)
To be heard THIS Monday in Senate Commerce at 2 PM 03/09/2015 – 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)
Retained on Calendar in House COW Wednesday, 03/04. 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)
To be heard Monday, 2 PM in House Energy, Environment & Natural Resources. Passed Senate 26-2-2 on 02/26/15. 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.
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