HCM2013~AZ Temporary Worker Program: Memorial

HCM 2013 urges federal authorization for the Arizona Temporary Worker Program (ATWP). The bill requests that Congress does not increase current visa allocation numbers in order to implement ATWP. I am voting "NO" on this bill as I believe that we first need to secure our borders before implementing this program and I also believe that we need to increase the number of certain visas. (There are 23 different classifications.)

We are currently on the floor of the House voting on this piece of legislation and there are 39 ayes and 19 nays so far. Looks like this is not a party line vote since 4 Democrats are voting against this bill.

The bill passed 39-19.

HCR 2039~Illegal aliens; Enforcement; Trespassing

HCR2039 removes all Sanctuary Policies in the state and allows officers to inquire about legal status and to act on that info, and withholds money from cities or counties that have a policy that restricts law enforcement from enforcing the law only until they change their illegal policy and then restores the money. It also has a Trespass provision that makes it a state crime of trespassing if one enters or remains in Arizona in violation of federal law and allows law enforcement to turn over to ICE or arrest on the trespass provision and that provision was on the request of a couple of Sheriffs.


HCR2039 is endorsed by:

-Phoenix Law Enforcement Association (2500 officers)
-NAILEM: a neighborhood group of over 4000 citizens working for safer neighborhoods
-Sheriff Joe
-County Attorney Andy Thomas
-State Republican Party (endorsed in '07 and '08 unanimously at our state mandatory meeting)
-By over 75% of legal Arizona citizens

"This country has lost control of its borders. And no country can sustain that kind of position." - President Ronald Reagan

We are a nation of laws. We must have the courage – the fortitude – to enforce, with compassion but without apology, those laws that protect the integrity of our borders and the rights of our lawful citizens.

Up Close with Trish Groe

I was featured in the April 4th addition of the Capitol Times to mark my one year anniversary of sobriety.

Arizona Capitol Times - Serving Arizona's Business, Government and Political Community since 1946

Mohave County Teen Challenge Spring Banquet

Friday - May 2, 2008

6:30 p.m.

$25 per person/ $200 per table

Nautical Inn Resort & Conference Center
1000 McCullough Blvd., Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403

Contact: Mohave County Office-928.680.3329 or Phoenix Men's Induction Center Public Relations Office-602.271.4084 ext. 303

FEATURING: Henry Lozano

Henry Lozano is a member of the Board of Directors for the Corporation for National & Community Service (CNCS) and a Commissioner for President George W. Bush's Advisory Commission on Drug Free Communities in the Office of National Drug Control Policy. He is a graduate of Teen Challenge, a faith-based, global ministry program for substance abuse treatment, and served as the director of Teen Challenge in California from 1974 to 1985. He is also the CEO of Californians for Drug Free Youth, Inc.

Lozano is a Board member of Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA), and has served three Presidents in substance abuse rehabilitation advisory positions. He is currently promoting President George W. Bush's Access to Recovery Initiative, a competitive grant program providing federal funds to states and tribal governments for voucher programs that expand access to a range of effective substance abuse clinical treatment and recovery support services, including those provided by faith- and community-based programs.

Supervisor Johnson Town Hall Meeting

Supervisor Buster Johnson will host a Town Hall Meeting with Arizona Corporation Commissioner Jeff Hatch-Miller on Wednesday the 16th of April. The Town Hall Meeting will be held at the Mohave County Library in the K-Mart Shopping Center, 1770 N. McCulloch Blvd., starting at 4:00 p.m.

The Corporation Commission has a direct effect on all of us. They set the rates for our electricity, gas and phones. They have jurisdiction over water companies. Railroad and pipeline safety is also an important part of their duties. Alternative power is a major concern for the Corporation Commission. If you want to learn more about how we are going to break our dependence on fossil fuels, stop by.

I encourage anyone with a question regarding their utilities and those who want to take advantage of the opportunity to meet Commission Hatch-Miller to attend this informative meeting.

Saturday at the Subway Fresh Fit 500 at The Phoenix International Raceway

That's me in front of the UPS #44 Toyota Camry. Michael Waltrip, a winner of both the Nationwide and Sprint series, is the team owner with two drivers: David Reutimann and Dale Jarrett. F.Y.I...Dale's driving suit is predominately brown while David's is primarily white.

General Mills and the Cheerios Brand have once again teamed up with Bobby Labonte and crew for 2008. Bobby Labonte is racing this Car Of Tomorrow #43 Cheerios Dodge Avenger racecar for the 2008 Nascar season.
Lowe's driver Jimmie Johnson and crew chief Chad Knaus were back on victory lane Saturday after using excellent fuel strategy to win the race.

Michael McDowell, the 23 year old driver of the 00 Aarons Car stopped by the PIR Corporate Tent to speak with us and answer any racing questions we might have. McDowell, Rookie of the Year 2007, is an Arizona native.

Representative Warde Nichols, his wife and United States Senator Jon Kyl. Senator Kyl is a serious race fan and told us he tries to attend every NASCAR race at the Phoenix International Raceway. Frank and I sat behind him in the stands and I can tell you he watched intently almost every minute of the race, only taking the briefest moments to chat when the racers were under a caution flag.

April 15th Caucus Calendar

NOTE: These bills, after caucus, will go to COW (committee of the whole) for a debate in front of the entire body of the House of Representatives. There they can be amended, pass or fail. If they pass, they will be third read. Click on the bill number to see the bill summary.


Bill Number Short Title

SB 1006 professional license extensions; military members

SB 1169 military family relief; fund; committee

SB 1180 state land department; sunset continuation

SB 1238 adjudication monitoring committee; repeal
(Now: adjudication monitoring committee; funding information)
(CMMA S/E: outdoor fires; counties)

SB 1288 local stormwater quality programs
(Now: local stormwater pollution prevention)

SB 1125 occupational safety; employee death; penalties

SB 1176 security guards; technical correction

SB 1258 timeshares; trustee's sales; foreclosures

SB 1417 contractor regulation

SB 1031 school facilities board; project management

SB 1032 school facilities board; omnibus

SB 1266 schools; postemployment benefits
(Now: post employment benefits; schools)

SB 1269 JTEDs; report; programs.

SB 1334 compact; educational opportunity; military children.

SB 1336 sexual conduct; minor; school teacher

SB 1488 schools; teacher performance pay programs

SB 1086 insurance producers; examinations; applicability

SB 1285 cease and desist orders; disclosure.

SB 1097 GITA; state treasurer's office exemption

SB 1137 Arizona pioneers' home; continuation

SB 1279 review committee; Arizona national rankings

SB 1123 homeopathic medical examiners board; continuation

SB 1287 dental board; omnibus

SB 1419 cosmetic procedures; lasers; injections; regulation

SB 1100 integrated family court; court orders
(Now: CPS services; court order)

SB 1219 extended school year; technical correction
(Now: developmental disability providers)

SB 1121 emergency response commission; continuation.

SB 1015 presidential preference election; early voting
(JUD S/E: elections; procedures; ballots)

SB 1022 jury fees; technical correction

SB 1211 primary election date; conforming changes
(JUD S/E: conforming changes; primary election date)

SB 1332 DNA testing; arrest

SB 1354 accomplice liability

SB 1405 election laws; county provisions
(JUD S/E: equine tripping; violation)

SB 1486 notary public; name change.

SB 1029 AMA water districts; conflicting versions
(NRPS S/E)

SB 1048 DUI abatement council; chairperson
(Now: chairperson; DUI abatement council)
(NRPS S/E: definition; partial-birth abortion)

SB 1264 mineral inventory; technical correction
(Now: public rights-of-way; claims)

SB 1338 state forester; wildfire suppression funding

SB 1438 mine inspector; surplus property
(Now: mine inspector; abandoned mines; donations)

SB 1030 economic development; conflicting laws; repeal
(PIR S/E: PSPRS; medical personnel; service definition)

SB 1037 disabled persons; organizations; license plates
(TRANS S/E: delinquent juveniles; restitution; parent assistance)

SB 1291 towing companies; release of vehicles

SB 1431 nursing programs; jurisdiction
(Now: exemption; nursing assistant programs)

SB 1464 venture trucks; regulation

SB 1466 rest area privatization; state highways

SB 1468 ADOT continuation; five years

SB 1289 flood protection districts; financing

SB 1297 state telecommunications program; exemption

SB 1380 drought emergency groundwater transfers

SB 1189 private historic cemeteries; historic preservation

Studying the Principles of Freedom

Frank and I are getting ready to take a class called "Principles of Freedom". It is about the fundamental beliefs of the Founding Fathers which they said must be understood and perpetuated by every people who desired peace, prosperity, and freedom.

According to State Representative Russell Pearce, Bill Norton, the class instructor, is amazing. He is the Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of Gilbert Constitution Week . He is also the Chair of the Arizona State Constitutional Commemoration Committee. He was Chair of the District 22 Republican Party for 3 years and a Member of the Executive Guidance Committee of the Maricopa County Republican Party for 3 years.

LHC Governmental Conservation Ordinance/Draft Version

This document is to be discussed in an upcoming City Council Work Session on April 17th at 5:00pm. Please take the time to read this important 6 page document that proposes many drastic changes to the way/amount/rate homeowners can use water.

Well Said, Mr. Sowell

From Thomas Sowell's editorial in Investor's Business Daily:

"Senator John McCain could never persuade me to vote for him. Only Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama can cause me to vote for McCain."

To read more of his editorial, please click the title of this post.

Chambers of Commerce Letter to the Governor Re: HB 2220 Property Tax Repeal

UPDATE: The Governor vetoed this bill.

NOTE: I am so pleased to see that both the Lake Havasu Area Chamber of Commerce and the Bullhead City Chamber of Commerce signed on in support of the bill. I wonder where the Kingman Chamber of Commerce stands.

April 11, 2008

The Honorable Janet Napolitano
Office of the Governor
1700 W. Washington Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Dear Governor Napolitano:

As chambers of commerce across Arizona, we encourage you to sign HB 2220 to
permanently repeal the state equalization property tax. Signing this legislation would
prevent an approximately $250 million annual tax hike on businesses and residential
property owners during a time when Arizonans are experiencing economic strain.

The statewide business community has made permanent repeal of the state equalization
rate a top priority for the 2008 legislative session. Currently, commercial property owners in Arizona pay more than twice the amount in taxes that residential property owners pay. That places Arizona in the top highest for commercial property taxes and far above our neighboring states, thus harming our competitiveness.

The business community recognizes the severity of the state’s fiscal crisis. We remain
convinced; however, that the economy is best stimulated by private enterprise. Creating an environment in which businesses can flourish will allow companies to make additional investments that will advance our economy in a powerful way. During this economic crisis, we have an opportunity to put policies in place that position us for future success. Permanently repealing the statewide equalization rate is one important step in that direction.

Sincerely,
Ajo District Chamber of Commerce
Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Bullhead Area Chamber of Commerce
Benson-San Pedro Valley Chamber of Commerce
Camp Verde Chamber of Commerce
Chino Valley Area Chamber of Commerce
East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance:
Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce
Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce
Chandler Chamber of Commerce
Gilbert Chamber of Commerce
Mesa Chamber of Commerce
Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce
Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce
Tempe Chamber of Commerce
Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce
Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce
Lake Havasu Area Chamber of Commerce
Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce
Pinetop-Lakeside Chamber of Commerce
Prescott Chamber of Commerce
Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce
Sedona Chamber of Commerce
Southern Arizona Chambers of Commerce Alliance:
Marana Chamber of Commerce
Nogales-Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce
Northern Pima County Chamber of Commerce
Rio Rico Chamber of Commerce
Greater Sierra Vista Area Chamber of Commerce
Tucson Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered Chamber of Commerce
Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
St. John’s Regional Chamber of Commerce
Tri-City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
West Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance:
Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce
Glendale Chamber of Commerce
Peoria Chamber of Commerce
Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce
Surprise Regional Chamber of Commerce
Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce
Williams-Grand Canyon Chamber of Commerce
Yuma County Chamber of Commerce

More Failure of Windpower

Hawaii Reporter: Hawaii ReporterMore Failures of Wind EnergyBy Michael R. Fox Ph.D., 4/6/2008 4:49:27 PM

While wind energy is being wildly supported by many in the U.S., there have always been drawbacks to the performance and costs of these machines. The U.S. has had a heavily subsidized romance with them for nearly 40 years and too few of the state and federal policy makers have taken a close look at what the tens of billions in subsidies have actually done for the taxpayers.

These wind energy programs have made many companies such as Florida Power and Light very wealthy because of the heavy subsidies, tax credits, and accelerated depreciation allowance. Additional benefits come from local taxing authorities. This source of energy remains very unreliable and limited, having produced only about 1% of the nation’s energy for decades.

Such companies are far less interested in windmills than in the legalized tax evasion programs at their disposal. There is little promise that this will improve in the future, for the simple reason that the wind remain unpredictable, unreliable, and intermittent. For example, during the years of 2002 and 2003, Florida Power and light owner of the majority of windmills in the US did not pay any taxes on revenues of more than $2 billion dollars (http://tinyurl.com/5tb7pj). It was estimated that FPL took more than $1.2 billion in deductions during those two years, avoiding payments of hundreds of millions in taxes (http://tinyurl.com/5tb7pj). You and I paid those for them.

Remarkably, even after all this time such tax evasion programs are wildly supported by state legislatures, Congress, the media, the greens, and too many state and federal agencies. Many states now have the onerous Renewable Portfolio Standards which require utilities to have a sizable fraction (often 20%) of their energy sales to be from “renewable” energy sources such as wind energy. That is, state legislators require that its citizens to pay the taxes for large corporations. We are not being protected from our own government’s costly edicts.

Biofuels Hit the Fan

From a recent news article in the Hawaii Reporter:

"Time Magazine has a cover story called “The Clean Energy Scam” (http://tinyurl.com/2w84uj). Author Michael Grunwald illuminates a number of well-known problems connected to ethanol, as well as discussing some of the newer ones. He points out that ethanol production increases global warming, destroys forests, and inflates food prices. And as stated above, ethanol contains 33% less energy, gallon for gallon, than gasoline. In other words, your car’s mileage will decrease."


"People often talk about “unintended consequences”, but with a worrying level of declining science literacy among the public and their elected officials, “unintended consequences” looks more like government sponsored willful negligence. As P.J. O’Rourke said “Some people will do anything to save the planet except take a science course”."


Hawaii Reporter: Hawaii Reporter

A Plea To My Colleagues

According to the Parks Department, in 2003 – the last year for which figures are available -- 43 percent of SLIF funds were generated in Mohave County, which means boating on Lake Havasu. The next closest contributor was Maricopa County at 18 percent.

When you consider the high percentage of boaters from out of state that visit Lake Havasu, I think it is reasonable to conclude that about one quarter of money that flows into the SLIF fund each year comes from out-of-state. In effect, we are taxing our own customers to pay for improvements and public safety on the Lake. These improvements, and public safety spending in turn, create facilities and an environment that attract additional visitors to Lake Havasu. Let me ask you to look at this a different way: Some of the money that is in the SLIF fund now, is directly attributable to SLIF funded facilities that were approved by this committee in the past ten years.

If you sweep funds earmarked for improvements on the busiest lake in the state, then you WILL also reduce SLIF funds for years to come. And keep in mind, much of that money comes from out-of-state.

I understand that we all face a difficult budget next year. But I ask if you must cut SLIF funding (or preserve the option of cutting such funding in the future) – do so with a scalpel and not a meat axe. Let the projects that will boost revenues in Mohave County move forward today and delay a decision on the other SLIF grants until after the budget is completed.

Illegal Immigration Legislation

NOTE: The following is list of important bills from my good friend, State Representative Russell Pearce, who asked me to pass along this information.


HCR2039 that eliminates ALL sanctuary policies that restrict law enforcement from enforcing immigration law and creates a Trespass provision for anyone that enters or remains in Arizona in violation of federal law.

ENDORSED: Phoenix Law Enforcement Association, NAILEM, along with Sheriff Joe and County Attorney Andy Thomas.HCR2063; the election of Superior Court Judges in Maricopa and Pima Counties like currently exist in the other 13 counties. In Maricopa County after 78% of the public passed Prop. 100 last November, judges set bond for 94.7% of illegal aliens who were arrested for serious felonies all in violation of the Constitution as Amended by 78% of the public. (ENDORSED BY SHERIFF JOE AND ANDY THOMAS AND THE STATE REPUBLICAN PARTY)

HCR2041; This eliminates all affirmative action programs in the state. Does not stop proper exceptions for proper work discrimination. (supported by Andy Thomas and about 80% of the public)

HB2625; Goes after Commercial activities (smuggling, drop houses, etc) and allows the properties to be seized, including vehicles, also requires landlords or renting agents to not knowingly or recklessly rent to any illegal alien with up to $250 per day for any violations.

HB2745; Employer Sanctions HB2745 is strengthening HB2779. In 2007, the Legislature passedHB 2779: fair and legal employment act, establishing the most comprehensive employer sanctions legislation in the country. As is a result with most legislation, it is necessary this year to follow with a clean-up bill in order to clarify any unanticipated, and unintended, consequences of last year's legislation and strengthen the current language. At this time we will continue with the initiatives unless we get a real deal with the folks pushing the illegal employers initiative to drop theirs first. I do believe we have a good law, much stronger than the initiative in many ways, but if theirs pass it will gut our law. (ENDORSED BY EAST VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, SEVERAL OTHER CHAMBERS, ARIZONA REPUBLICAN PARTY, AND MANY BUSINESSES AND OVER 80% OF THE PUBLIC)

HB2751; Returns the NO Drivers License to a Criminal violation, so one does not have to release someone with no ID and potential fugitive from justice, etc. Discretion of officer like it use to be (Supported by all of law enforcement)

Constituent Mail ~ Arizona Marriage Referendum

NOTE: I will be voting to send this issue to the ballot so that the voters may voice their support or opposition to this proposal.

Dear Representative Groe:

I urge your support of HCR2065/SCR1038, which would put a marriage amendment to the state constitution on the November ballot. The amendment would state: "Only a union of one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in this state."

Marriage is so important that it is uniquely protected in the law and culture. It predates the law and the Constitution and is an anthropological and sociological reality, not primarily a legal one. No civilization can survive without it, and those societies that allowed it to become irrelevant have faded into history.

Please vote "yes" on HCR2065/SCR1038 - the Arizona marriage referendum. I look forward to hearing from you on this matter. It is very important to me and my family.

Sincerely,

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Public

Photo Radar ~ Big Money Maker

Just heard on the news that the City of Scottsdale has made over $2 Million Dollars since installing photo radar cameras two years ago.

HB2132 ~ Points to Ponder

UPDATE: This bill is being held in the Senate by Chairman Bob Burns.

1. This is probably the only water with an industrial only designation, but that doesn't make it a good thing. Local officials should be who decide which is the best use at any given time. Certainly Kingman, LHC, BHC and MVIDD all have water which is used by industry and all are recruiting additional industry. Related issue : do high water use industries make sense in a desert?

2. Industry certainly could have used the temporary water since it could have been leased to them long term. We also had permanent water which could have been leased to an industry. We have not been approached by a single industry seeking water since our formation in 1996. No doubt it is more valuable as a permanent supply but , again, who should be making decisions on the best use of water in our local communities?

3. It is prudent to take steps to avoid losing this water under the "use it or lose it" doctrine. Kingman's allocation would have been lost to the Phoenix area if MCWA had not been formed to facilitate its transfer to Mohave County's river communities.

4.. If there were a reasonably priced way to get Colorado River water to Griffith Energy and nearby industrial properties the City of Kingman would have kept their allocation. The construction and operating costs of such a pipeline are cost prohibitive for such a small (3500a/f) amount of water.

House Water and Ag Agenda

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON WATER AND AGRICULTURE

DATE: Thursday, March 27, 2008
ROOM: HHR 1
TIME: 9:30 A.M. NOTE TIME CHANGE
Members:
Mr. Alvarez Mrs. Pancrazi Mr. Tom
Mr. Brown Mr. Paton Mr. Kavanagh, Vice-Chairman
Ms. Burns J Mr. Stump Mrs. Mason, Chairman
Mrs. Groe

Bills

SB1120
_____
navigable stream adjudication commission; continuation
(Flake, Brown, Burns J, et al)
WA, RULES

SB1158
_____
continuation; veterinary medical examining board
(Gray C, Nelson)
WA, RULES

*SB1168
_____
department of agriculture omnibus act
(Arzberger, Aguirre, Landrum Taylor, et al)

SB1181
_____
Arizona beef council; sunset continuation
(Flake)
WA, RULES

*SB1289
_____
flood protection districts; financing
(Flake)

SB1326
_____
exempt wells; internal reference corrections
(Flake, Aguirre, Arzberger, et al)
WA, RULES

*SB1373
_____
poultry husbandry
(Burns, Aguirre, Arzberger, et al)

*SB1380
_____
drought emergency groundwater transfers
(Arzberger, Hale, Miranda, et al)

SB1394
_____
racing; commission; department; continuation
(Gray C)
WA, RULES

*If assigned

Third Read Calendar for Wednesday, March 26, 2008

ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Forty-eighth Legislature - Second Regular Session

THIRD READING CALENDAR

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Bill Number Short Title Committee Date Action

HB2111 department of revenue closing agreements
(Now: tax credit; charter schools; contributions)
SPONSOR: YARBROUGH

HB2117 CORP; disability retirements
(Now: CORP; member contributions; disability)
SPONSOR: MCCLURE

HB2127 ASRS; LTD; unclaimed monies
SPONSOR: MCCLURE

HB2141 home sales; water supply disclosure
(Now: water supply status; disclosure)
SPONSOR: ABLESER

HB2250 organization special plates; personalization
SPONSOR: WEIERS JP

HB2258 civil air patrol; hangar space
(Now: civil air patrol; funding)
SPONSOR: NICHOLS

(ON RECONSIDERATION)
HB2339 I didn't pay enough fund
SPONSOR: BURGES

HB2371 critical infrastructure; pipelines; review
SPONSOR: CAMPBELL CH

HB2440 condominiums; planned communities; political petitions
SPONSOR: NICHOLS

HB2522 state board of accountancy; terms.
(Now: adjutant general; term of office)
SPONSOR: CRANDALL

HB2527 JTEDs; adult students
SPONSOR: CRANDALL

HB2557 schools; standards; PE; art; music
SPONSOR: ANDERSON

HB2571 low income housing; property tax
SPONSOR: DRIGGS

HB2589 income tax credit; other states
SPONSOR: CRANDALL

HB2622 prime contracting classification; contract services
(Now: exemption; preconstruction services)
SPONSOR: BOONE

HB2640 public officers; financial disclosure
SPONSOR: MURPHY

HB2652 homeland security councils; coordinating; advisory
SPONSOR: BROWN

HB2696 schools; American competitiveness project fund
SPONSOR: SCHAPIRA

HB2723 community facilities districts; counties; limited areas.
(Now: special districts; excise tax)
SPONSOR: TOBIN

HB2726 emergency management; compensation; determination
(Now: condominium statutes; applicability)
SPONSOR: NICHOLS

HB2740 graffiti; parent responsibility
SPONSOR: CAMPBELL CH

HB2759 legislative vacancies; precincts; election
SPONSOR: MIRANDA B

HB2766 omnibus energy act of 2008
SPONSOR: MASON

HB2788 misconduct involving weapons; vehicles
SPONSOR: MCGUIRE

HB2802 newborns; testing; confidentiality
SPONSOR: NELSON

HB2816 schools; TAPBI programs
SPONSOR: CRANDALL

HB2822 pest control; department of agriculture
SPONSOR: CRANDALL

HB2829 workers' compensation; employee misconduct
SPONSOR: MCCOMISH

HB2842 forgery; drop house property transactions
SPONSOR: DRIGGS

HCR2016 US senator advisory election; repeal
(Now: statewide transportation plan; recommendations)
SPONSOR: NELSON

HCR2026 redistricting commission; elected members
SPONSOR: PATON

HCR2028 recognition of Indian tribes
SPONSOR: CHABIN

HCR2041 discrimination; preferential treatment; prohibition
SPONSOR: PEARCE