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Legislation: Southwestern States Region - 2001-2002 Archives


January 11, 2001 - Arizona - HB2245: Freedom to Work Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) Buy-In for Individuals with Disabilities

Representative Knaperek has introduced this bill in the House and Governor Hull has included an appropriation in her budget. The bill allows individuals to work and earn up to 400% of federal poverty level by buying-in or paying a share of the premium up to 5% of their income. This bill was also introduced into the Senate by Senator Cirillo. For more information visit Arizona State Legislature or to get more involved contact David at davidc@abril.org.

February 27, 2001 - Update: HB2245 has passed the House with 60 ayes and 0 nays and is now going through the Senate. For more information visit HB2245. Senator Cirillo and Nichols introduced this same bill into the Senate (SB1291). This bill passed the senate 25 ayes and 3 nays. It is now headed for the House. For more information, visit SB1291.

January 2001 - Arizona - Meet your 45th State Legislature (2001-2002)

Visit the website of the Arizona State Legislature to locate your Representatives-elect or Senators-elect by district. If you are unsure of your district visit Project Vote Smart and enter your 9 digit zip code to locate a list of your national and local officials.

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