PHOENIX — The state House voted Tuesday to censure Tucson Democrat Stephanie Stahl Hamilton for what she said was a “playful” act of moving and hiding the Bibles in the lounge used by lawmakers.
The 30-28 vote came after a majority of lawmakers rejected an alternate proposal by Rep. Travis Grantham, R-Gilbert, to actually expel her from the House. That drew just 27 votes, far short of the three-fourths required for such a move, as four Republicans said they could not go along.
“Everyone in this room, every family member I know, everyone has made a poor decision at one time,” said Rep. David Cook, R-Globe.
