Jane Dee Hull in 2001 Governor's State of the State speeches
On Crime:
$1.1M to collect DNA samples from all prisoners
We are applying new technology to protect our citizens. Last year, we enacted a bill to obtain DNA samples from persons convicted of murder, burglary and crimes causing serious injury. DNA is our cutting edge tool for solving crimes.
That is why I am recommending $1.1 million to collect and analyze blood samples from virtually all state prisoners.
Source: 2001 State of the State address to the Arizona legislature
Jan 8, 2001
On Education:
Students FIRST: Build more schools; maintain existing ones
Thanks to Students FIRST, seven new schools are built and filled with students and another 125 new schools have been approved. The rest of our K-12 schools are on the way to having their deficiencies addressed. Now it is up to the school districts
to make sure that these facilities are properly maintained. We heard that we should concentrate on the education in the classroom, not the classroom itself. We decided to do both, to provide a quality education in a sound classroom.
Source: 2001 State of the State address to the Arizona legislature
Jan 8, 2001
On Education:
Supports Prop. 301, raising taxes for use in schools
The political pundits told Superintendent Lisa Keegan and me that Arizonans would never tax themselves, even to improve education. You had the courage to give the people the chance to prove those experts wrong and a majority of Arizona voters had the
foresight to approve Proposition 301. Proposition 301 means $459 million will be available for education programs in just the first year. Our schools now have a dedicated revenue stream to improve learning.
Source: 2001 State of the State address to the Arizona legislature
Jan 8, 2001
On Energy & Oil:
Supports cleaner burning fuels
We must do something to address cleaner burning fuels, particularly diesel. I know many in the transport industry are opposed to new fuel standards. I have a challenge for that industry: join with us to find a cheaper,
cleaner and more effective solution. The health of our citizens depends on it.
Source: 2001 State of the State address to the Arizona legislature
Jan 8, 2001
On Free Trade:
Proud of all-time record trade levels with Mexico
While we work hard at home, we cannot forget we are in the global economy and we cannot forget our neighbor to the south. We have a long history of cooperation and commerce with Mexico and I am proud that we continue to build on that tradition. In fact,
in the last year, we set an all-time record of trade with Mexico. Our exports totaled nearly $3.5 billion, up approximately 50% from the prior year. While I differ [with Mexican Pres. Fox] on some specifics, we share a goal of progress along our border.
Source: 2001 State of the State address to the Arizona legislature
Jan 8, 2001
On Government Reform:
Pay state employees more, to ensure quality staff
Most of us agree that a small and efficient government works best. But we can’t expect to keep the best and the brightest if we offer bottom-of-the-barrel compensation. State employees are now paid 13% less than the market average. This is unacceptable.
We need a modern, efficient state government staffed by highly educated and properly compensated employees. I am recommending we take a major step toward closing the gap with a state employee package of $290 million, including pay and benefits.
Source: 2001 State of the State address to the Arizona legislature
Jan 8, 2001
On Health Care:
Supports Kidscare; publicize it via schools
[My first priority] is Kidscare. Today, three years after legislative approval, 94,000 children who previously had no healthcare coverage are receiving the care they need. We still haven’t reached as many children as we should. The most effective ways
to tell parents about programs like Kidscare are through word of mouth, the schools, and the media. Unfortunately, Arizona law restricts using the schools to reach eligible children. I think it’s time to use every resource, including our schools.
Source: 2001 State of the State address to the Arizona legislature
Jan 8, 2001
On Tax Reform:
$80 million in tax cuts, to make it 10 years in a row
Prudent tax cutting empowers our citizens and limits government growth, both of which improve Arizona. Arizonans have enjoyed some form of legislatively-enacted tax cuts for nine years in a row, something that can be said by no other state. Today, I am
asking you to extend that streak. My budget includes $40 million in selective tax cuts targeted to help the economy, and another $40 million in cuts through truth in taxation provisions. That’s a total of $80 million over the next two years.
Source: 2001 State of the State address to the Arizona legislature
Jan 8, 2001
On Technology:
Targeted tax cuts to attract high-tech companies
I propose that our tax cuts build upon our success in creating high-paying jobs. In particular, I suggest that we: Target a tax cut to high tech companies. They bring wealth into our state through their exports and create quality jobs.
I also suggest that we lower our insurance premium tax by 15 percent, to return it to a level that is competitive with other western states.
Source: 2001 State of the State address to the Arizona legislature
Jan 8, 2001
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