Arizona
Arizona Democrat violated House rules by hiding Bibles, committee says
PHOENIX – A Democratic Arizona lawmaker violated House rules when she removed Bibles from a Capitol lounge and hid them.
In a report released on June 9, the Arizona House Ethics Committee concluded Rep. Stephanie Stahl Hamilton of Tucson displayed “disrespectful” and “disorderly” behavior.
Video surfaced of Hamilton in April showing her removing Bibles from the House member’s lounge. She hid them under couch cushions and also in a refrigerator.
Committee says Arizona Democrat violated rules by hiding Bibles
A Democratic Arizona lawmaker violated House rules when she removed Bibles from a Capitol lounge and hid them, the Arizona House Ethics Committee concluded.
The legislator apologized for her actions and said her intent was to highlight the separation of church and state.
The ethics committee recommended the House decide on any discipline.