Transparency on Trial: Consent Agendas Spark Legislative Confusion

Arizona lawmakers are advancing legislation aimed at increasing transparency in how public bodies approve major decisions.

“If you’re going to raise fees or taxes, that should be on the action agenda, too. You shouldn’t bury that in a consent agenda where it can’t be noticed.”

Rep. Jeff Weninger (R-LD13) | February 4, 2026

This was a tough hearing to watch.

Today, in the Arizona House Government Committee, lawmakers considered a bill that addresses one of my biggest long-stand…