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ContributorsBerman, David R. (Author) / Taylor, Suzanne (Author) / Welch, Nancy (Author) / Morrison Institute for Public Policy (Publisher)
Created2004-10
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This paper, drawing upon historical data and information from surveys and interviews with more than 50 legislators, lobbyists, and knowledgeable observers, finds that the term limits reform adopted by the Arizona voters in 1992 has caused legislators to make some painful adjustments. Because of term limits many legislators have decided

This paper, drawing upon historical data and information from surveys and interviews with more than 50 legislators, lobbyists, and knowledgeable observers, finds that the term limits reform adopted by the Arizona voters in 1992 has caused legislators to make some painful adjustments. Because of term limits many legislators have decided to run for another office prior to the expiration of their terms. This has often meant trying to move from the one legislative house to another, most commonly from the House to the Senate. On the plus side, the report finds that term limits have encouraged greater competition for legislative and other seats and have given voters a greater choice among candidates. To some extent, limits have been a force toward a more inclusive governing process. At the same time, they have generally reduced the power of legislative leaders and generally increased the influence of lobbyists and staff, though not all lobbyists and staff have gained equally. Recent newcomers to the Arizona Legislature are probably not any less knowledgeable than previous classes of newcomers, but under term limits there are more newcomers and members have less time to learn their jobs. For many, the limit to four two-year terms (eight years total) provides too little time to learn how to do the job and do it well.

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ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Palacio, Phyllis (Reporter) / Nussbaum, Karen (Interviewee) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created1986-04-09
DescriptionKeven Ann Willey Remote Interview (Grant); VDT Hazards Package (Palacio). Segments on Arizona Legislature issues (legislator rankings, tort reform, air quality) and the hazards of computer screens (possible miscarriages and birth defects).
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ContributorsPalacio, Phyllis (Host) / Symington, J. Fife, 1945- (Interviewee) / Mofford, Rose (Speaker) / Goddard, Terry (Speaker) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created1988-10-20
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Proposition 106 Package, Diamond and Ruiz Interview (Bloom); Don't Drive One in Five Package, Randi Alcott Interview (Taylor); Robert Robb Commentary #46 (McVae). Segments on Proposition 106 and the impact of national resignations on the English-Only campaign, the second annual "Don't Drive 1-in-5" campaign, and Robert Robb's commentary (why legislators

Proposition 106 Package, Diamond and Ruiz Interview (Bloom); Don't Drive One in Five Package, Randi Alcott Interview (Taylor); Robert Robb Commentary #46 (McVae). Segments on Proposition 106 and the impact of national resignations on the English-Only campaign, the second annual "Don't Drive 1-in-5" campaign, and Robert Robb's commentary (why legislators should get a pay-raise).
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ContributorsPalacio, Phyllis (Host, Host) / Hink, Heinz R., 1927-1994 (Interviewee) / Hull, Jane Dee, 1935- (Interviewee) / Mofford, Rose (Interviewee) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created1989-01-19
DescriptionMaking a Law Package (Palacio); Robert Robb Commentary #56 (Robb). Segments on the second week of the Arizona Legislature session and the legislative process, and Robert Robb's commentary (giving our legislators a break).
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ContributorsPalacio, Phyllis (Host, Reporter) / Hink, Heinz R., 1927-1994 (Interviewee) / Hull, Jane Dee, 1935- (Interviewee) / Mofford, Rose (Interviewee) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created1989-05-08
DescriptionHow a Bill Becomes a Law in Arizona"" (Palacio); Speaker of the House (Jane Hull). An Arizona Legislature special."
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ContributorsPalacio, Phyllis (Host, Reporter) / Hink, Heinz R., 1927-1994 (Interviewee) / Hull, Jane Dee, 1935- (Interviewee) / Mofford, Rose (Interviewee) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created1990-01-10
DescriptionPre-recorded. "Making of a Law" Package (Palacio). Segments on the concurrent special and normal sessions of the Arizona Legislature (long-term budget solutions for the state's chronic fiscal problems and how a bill becomes a law).