ARIZONA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE 2023 LEGISLATIVE WRAP-UP Session Overview After spending 204 days in session, the Arizona Legislature adjourned sine die on July 31st, making it the longest session in history. In total, nearly 1,800 pieces of legislation were introduced with 205 bills signed into law and 143 of them vetoed which set a state record.
Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference Statement on the Veto of Problematic Gun Legislation
April 17, 2023| PDF The Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference (ACC) are grateful that Governor Katie Hobbs has recently vetoed problematic legislation relating to gun violence. We are living in a culture where acts of violence are becoming increasingly common. Much is needed to be done in order to change this culture where the
Declaración de los Obispos de la Conferencia Católica de Arizona sobre el veto de la problemática legislación sobre armas
Abril 17, 2023| PDF Los obispos de la Conferencia Católica de Arizona (ACC) agradecen que la gobernadora Katie Hobbs recientemente ha vetado la problemática legislación relacionada con la violencia armada. Vivimos en una cultura donde los actos de violencia se han vuelto más comunes. Hay mucho que se debe hacer para cambiar esta cultura donde
Arizona Catholic Bishops Offer Guidance on the Upcoming Election
Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference offer guidance as early voting begins October 12 Watch a video from the bishops Prop 308 Arizona has long been known as a place of tremendous growth and opportunity. We come from many different backgrounds and share a common desire that our children will also be able to
Los Obispos de la Conferencia Católica de Arizona ofrecen orientación ya que la votación temprana comienza el 12 de octubre Vea un video de los obispos
Los Obispos de la Conferencia Católica de Arizona ofrecen orientación ya que la votación temprana comienza el 12 de octubre Vea un video de los obispos Propuesta 308 Por mucho tiempo, Arizona ha sido conocido como un lugar de gran crecimiento y oportunidad. Venimos de distintos antecedentes y compartimos un deseo común de
Arizona Catholic Conference 2022 Legislative Wrap-Up
ARIZONA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE 2022 LEGISLATIVE WRAP-UP Session Overview After spending 166 days in session, the Arizona Legislature adjourned sine die on June 25th. In total, over 2,000 pieces of legislation were introduced with over 300 of them now set to become law. Several significant bills supported by the Arizona Catholic Conference (ACC) were thankfully passed into
Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference Statement on School Choice Expansion
July 07, 2022| PDF The Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference (ACC) are thankful that significant legislation to expand school choice (HB 2853) was signed by Governor Doug Ducey today. We strongly support a quality education for all children in Arizona and believe it is best to have good district schools, charter schools, private
Declaración de los Obispos de la Conferencia Católica de Arizona sobre la expansión de opciones escolares
Julio 07, 2022| PDF Los Obispos de la Conferencia Católica de Arizona (ACC) agradecen que una legislación significativa para expandir opciones escolares (HB 2853) fue firmada hoy por el gobernador Doug Ducey. Firmemente apoyamos una educación de calidad para todos los niños en Arizona y creemos que es mejor tener buenos distritos escolares, escuelas
Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference Statement on New Law Benefitting Charities
July 07, 2022| PDF The Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference (ACC) are grateful that Governor Doug Ducey has signed HB 2693 into law. HB 2693 increases the amount of tax credits that donors can receive for making contributions to qualifying charitable organizations serving the poor and assisting children in foster care. These organizations
Declaración de los Obispos de la Conferencia Católica de Arizona sobre la nueva ley que beneficiaría a las organizaciones benéficas
Julio 07, 2022| PDF Los Obispos de la Conferencia Católica de Arizona (ACC) agradecen que el gobernador Doug Ducey haya firmado la ley HB 2693. La ley HB 2693 incrementa la cantidad de créditos fiscales que los donadores pueden recibir por hacer contribuciones a organizaciones benéficas que califiquen, que sirven a los pobres y
Arizona Catholic Conference 2021 Legislative Wrap-Up
ARIZONA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE 2021 LEGISLATIVE WRAP-UP By Ron Johnson Arizona Catholic Conference Session Overview After one of the longest sessions in history, the Arizona Legislature finally adjourned sine die on June 30th after spending 171 days in session. In total, approximately 1,900 pieces of legislation were introduced with over 400 of them now set to
VIDEO: Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference Reflect on the 2020 Election
The Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference reflect on Catholic Social Teaching in light of the 2020 Election.
ACC Bishops’ Statement Opposing Proposition 207
ARIZONA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE BISHOPS’ STATEMENT OPPOSING THE LEGALIZATION OF RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA VOTE NO ON PROPOSITION 207 Consistent with our long-standing position, the Bishops of the Arizona Catholic Conference remain opposed to the current initiative (Proposition 207) to legalize the recreational use of marijuana in Arizona. While we are concerned for several reasons, our opposition is
DECLARACIÓN DE LOS OBISPOS DE LA CONFERENCIA CATÓLICA DE ARIZONA QUE SE OPONEN A LA LEGALIZACIÓN DE LA MARIHUANA RECREATIVA
DECLARACIÓN DE LOS OBISPOS DE LA CONFERENCIA CATÓLICA DE ARIZONA QUE SE OPONEN A LA LEGALIZACIÓN DE LA MARIHUANA RECREATIVA Vote No en la Proposición 207 De acuerdo con nuestra posición de siempre, los Obispos de la Conferencia Católica de Arizona nos seguimos oponiendo a la iniciativa actual de legalizar el uso recreativo de la
Arizona Catholic Conference 2020 Legislative Wrap-Up
ARIZONA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE2020 LEGISLATIVE WRAP-UP By Ron JohnsonArizona Catholic Conference Session Overview The 2020 Arizona Legislative Session has been called both the busiest and the slowest legislative session in Arizona history. Without a doubt, it was the most unusual session. Before adjourning sine die on May 26th, the session was already famous for having the most pieces
Arizona Catholic Conference 2019 Legislative Wrap-Up
ARIZONA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE 2019 LEGISLATIVE WRAP-UP By Ron Johnson Arizona Catholic Conference Session Overview On May 28th, the Arizona Legislature adjourned sine die after spending 134 days in session. In total, more than 1,300 pieces of legislation were introduced with just over 300 of them set to become law. Fortunately, some very significant bills supported
