COVID Legislation. Reigning in Gubernatorial Power.

The State: Arizona

What’s happening in Arizona: Claims the the Governor is asking law enforcement not to enforce restrictions against bars and restaurants that violate Executive Orders. The State Attorney General has taken issue with this approach.

Who should be picking the winners/losers (which businesses can be open): According to the Arizona Attorney General, that’s the Legislature’s job.

So what did the Legislature do? Created the Ad Hoc Study Committee on Legislative Oversight of Emergency Executive Powers

Arizona Capital Times | AG challenges governor’s emergency powers

AZ Mirror | Legislative committee hopes to curb Ducey’s emergency powers