By a margin of 39-12, the Arizona House of Representatives passed SB 1403 on Friday, June 26th, putting the solar jobs bill just one step away from becoming law.
Although the Arizona legislation has received national attention, final passage in the House was overshadowed by the debate — and eventual victory in the US House of Representatives — of the Waxman-Markey climate bill on the same day. The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (HB 2454) squeaked by on a vote of 219-212.
AZ Senator Barbara Leff
Arizona State Senator Barbara Leff (R-Paradise Valley) is interviewed about her solar jobs bill, SB 1403, on Horizon, a program produced for Arizona Public Television station Channel 8, KAET.
To watch the entire interview, click on the media player below.
Official Bio for Senator Leff
Barbara Leff served in the House for three terms and is currently in her third term in the Senate. Leff is the Chairman of the Commerce and Economic Development Committee. She is also a member of the Health Committee, Finance Committee and Ethics Committee. Continue reading
With only days left until a possible government shutdown, SB 1403 will move to the floor of the Arizona House of Representatives tomorrow, Friday, June 26th.
Its fate there is uncertain, but Michael Bidwill, president of the Arizona Cardinals football team, and chair of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), says he’s optimistic about the bill’s chances.
“I see this as an economic development issue,” Bidwill told the Sun yesterday. “I can’t think of a better place than Arizona to use solar power.” Continue reading
