Whether the result of legislation or voter approval, a number of new state laws and more have recently become effective.

In Arizona, new state laws can be created in two ways: as the result of a bill that passes both houses of the legislature and is signed by the governor, or by voter approval of an

initiative

(initiated by the public via petition) or a

referendum

(referred to the voters by the legislature). While laws can be passed by the legislature or by voters, a state constitutional amendment can be approved only by public vote.

Following is a short list…

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