The law would allow businesses in Arizona to legally discriminate against gays and anyone for that matter, on the basis of Religious beliefs. The legislation passed both the House and Senate in Arizona, and is waiting on Brewer’s desk for final signature to become law.
However, NBC is reporting that this signature will not happen. Here is the latest tweet from NBC on this topic.
More: Brewer “doesn’t want to take any actions that could jeopardize the economic momentum” in Arizona, source says
— NBC News (@NBCNews) February 25, 2014
Brewer has been under intense pressure from business groups and political leaders to diffuse the situation and veto the legislation which they fear will draw unnecessary attention to Arizona a year before it hosts the next Super Bowl and following economic losses on controversial immigration stances.
At the same time, three GOP state senators who initially ratified the measure have written to Brewer, a Republican, asking her to reject Senate Bill 1062, according to The Los Angeles Times.
Brewer, in an interview with CNN, said she is weighing her options. “I will do the right thing for the state of Arizona,” she said.
