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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) / Mecham, Evan (Interviewee) / Bommersbach, Jana (Commentator) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created1987-06-30
DescriptionSpecial Session Agenda Package, Governor Evan Mecham Remote Interview (Cavanary); Bommersbach's Byline #61: Papago Parkway. Segments on the upcoming conclusion of the Arizona Legislature's special session (rural county aid and other various issues), and Bommersbach's Byline (the proposed Paradise Parkway).
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ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Keith, Susan Jo (Interviewee) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created1987-05-21
DescriptionTax Reform Package, Chris Herstam and Tony West In-Studio/Remote Interview (Palacio); Phoenix Water Monitoring Package (Taylor). Segments on state tax code compliance, a special Arizona Legislature session on tax reform in July, and municipal drinking water supply safety and quality checks.
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ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Mecham, Evan (Speaker) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created1988-01-11
DescriptionPre-recorded special edition containing Governor Mecham's complete State of the State address (Wong).
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ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Mecham, Evan (Speaker) / Ruiz, Armando (Contributor) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created1989-02-06
DescriptionBudget Set Package, Sen. Pat Wright Interview, Rep. John Wettaw Interview (Palacio); Greg Lunn Commentary (Lunn). Segments on a comparison of budgets proposed by Governor Mofford and the Arizona Legislature, a look back on ex-Governor Mecham's impeachment, and Greg Lunn's guest commentary (Mecham's impeachment).
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ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Mecham, Evan (Interviewee) / Barr, Burton, 1917-1997 (Interviewee) / Lee, Barton G. (Interviewee) / Palacio, Phyllis (Interviewer) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created1989-03-02
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Christian Nation Package, Annetta Conant Interview, Michael O'Neil Interview (Miller); Rick Lavis Interview (Palacio); Robert Robb Commentary #61 (Robb). Segments on the Arizona Republican Party Executive Committee's meeting about the controversial Christian Nation resolution, the philosophical direction of Arizona's Republican Party, and Robert Robb's commentary (the Arizona Legislature's problems with

Christian Nation Package, Annetta Conant Interview, Michael O'Neil Interview (Miller); Rick Lavis Interview (Palacio); Robert Robb Commentary #61 (Robb). Segments on the Arizona Republican Party Executive Committee's meeting about the controversial Christian Nation resolution, the philosophical direction of Arizona's Republican Party, and Robert Robb's commentary (the Arizona Legislature's problems with the Sun City education tax).