The legislation was one of Arizona’s 15 anti-LGBTQ+ bills introduced so far this year, the most of any state
“Not since Anita Bryant have we seen such craven attempts by a leader to build political power by targeting and demonizing LGBTQ+ people”
LGBTQ people face a “patchwork of protections” against discrimination- The state is one of 29 with no law to ban discrimination in employment
“I think [LGBTQ+ education] is something that should be left to mom and dad at home,” state Rep. Bruce Griffey (R) said
"Despite the framing that this is about helping folks, it’s pretty obvious that this is about expanding the state’s surveillance apparatus"
Called Black Lives Matter a “Marxist organization” that’s designed to “overthrow America,” and railed against Coexist bumper stickers
The language is clearly targeting Trans female youth. The bill will now head to the full Senate for consideration
"This attempt to ban Trans kids from playing sports will put all of our kids in boxes based on their gender, race & background"
Restricts Trans women and girls from playing on school sports teams that match their gender identity- Bill will now move to the full Senate
The House Education Committee by an 11-11 vote margin tabled House Bill 988
