House Republican Caucus Chair Peter Abbarno recaps week nine of the 2025 legislative session.
❌The bad bills passed by House Democrats:
▶️HB 1296 would roll back the parental rights initiative.
❌The Dead House Democrat bills
▶️HB 1178 would reduce sentences for gun, drug, and other dangerous crimes around schools and bus stops.
▶️HB 1607, also known as the bottle tax, would add about 10 cents per container. The bill has a $200 million fiscal note, which would be passed down to consumers.
▶️HB 1399 would take away local control of sheriff’s offices and police departments, including mandating qualifications of elected sheriffs (versus voters deciding) and how they utilize their workforce.
Stay tuned for more weekly recaps from Rep. Abbarno during the 2025 legislative session.
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