Grand Canyon Times

PHOENIX, ARIZONA— In a controversial move, Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs and the Democratic lawmakers at the Arizona State Legislature have faced criticism for their decision to kill the Arizona Women's Bill of Rights. The bill aimed to protect women and girls from biological males posing as females and invading their private spaces.

Senate President Warren Petersen expressed his disappointment, stating, "Instead of helping these confused boys and men, Democrats are only fueling the dysfunction by pretending biological sex doesn't matter." Petersen highlighted the risks faced by women and girls in public spaces due to the inclusion of biological males.

Bill sponsor Sine Kerr also voiced concerns, emphasizing the importance of the bill in preserving fairness and safety in female-only sports teams. Kerr stated, "This commonsense bill would have also stopped the injustices of allowing bigger and stronger biological males to compete on female-only sports teams, preserving fairness and safety on the playing field."

The rejection of the bill has sparked outrage among those who supported it, with Kerr pointing out instances where females have been disadvantaged in sports due to competition from biological males. Kerr urged real women to continue advocating for their rights in the face of what she described as an attack against biological females.

Despite the opposition, the Democrats in the Arizona State Legislature stood by their decision to veto the bill, raising questions about their commitment to the safety and well-being of women and girls in the state.

For more information, contact:

Kim Quintero

Director of Communications | Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus

kquintero@azleg.gov