House Bill 2490 - Religion and Politics

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