AZ Legislation to Watch This Week

Arizona lawmakers are set to debate bills on banning sugary foods from SNAP, deploying the National Guard, and ending Vision Zero traffic policies.

Arizona’s Capitol is gearing up for another high-stakes week as both the State Senate and House of Representatives hold committee meetings Monday through Thursday. With major policy battles unfolding, State 48 News cuts through the noise to bring you the full stories. Here’s what we’re watching.

ARIZONA NATIONAL GUARD

SB1495 | Introduced by Senators Rogers: Angius, Bolick, Dunn, Farnsworth, Finchem, Gowan, Kavanagh, Mesnard, Petersen, Shamp, Shope, Werner; Representative Kupper

Senate Bill 1495 ensures the Arizona National Guard cannot be deployed into active combat unless Congress formally declares war or explicitly authorizes the deployment under the U.S. Constitution. This legislation reinforces constitutional war powers and safeguards Arizona’s troops from unauthorized foreign conflicts.

Meeting Details: Arizona State Senate | Monday, February 17, 2025

-Committee on Military Affairs and Border Security

The Libertarian Party calls Defend the Guard one of the most important and exciting t…