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House Bill 2490 - Religion and Politics

March 6, 2010 | AZPM
by Christopher Conover

House Bill 2490 specifies that religious groups that do not spend a substantial amount of time or assets influencing governments or elections do not have to register as a political committee. The bill does not define “substantial”.

On March 3, 2010 the full House approved HB 2338 on a 37-27 vote.

Votes of Pima County House Members on House Bill 2490:

  • Frank Antenori (R) – Yes
  • David Bradley (D) – No
  • Olivia Cajero Bedford (D) – No
  • Steve Farley (D) – No
  • David Gowan (R) – Yes
  • Matt Heinz (D) – No
  • Phil Lopes (D) –Did Not Vote
  • Daniel Patterson (D) – No
  • Vic Williams (R) – Yes
  • Nancy Young Wright (D) – No

Full House Vote on HB 2490

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