More than 200 bills sent to governor on final day for approval

Lawmakers dumped more than 200 bills on Gov. Jan Brewer's desk Wednesday as the legislative session finally came to an end.

For most political insiders the attention was on the handful of budget bills that she vetoed.

But among the bills Brewer will eventually sign into law, veto or allow to become law without her signature include:

Fireworks: House Bill 2258 legalizes some fireworks, including sparklers. Opposed by medical and fire officials, it comes too late for this Independence Day, but if it escapes a veto, will allow those 16 and older to buy fireworks for New Year's Eve celebration.

Toll roads: HB 2396 allows a public/private partnership with the Arizona Department of Transportation to build toll roads.

No enhanced driver's license: HB 2426 prohibits Arizona from creating an enhanced secure driver's license that can be used to meet federal security requirements.

Political signs: Senate Bill 1022 prohibits any city, town or county employee from removing a political sign in a public right of way starting 45 days before an election.

Guns in restaurants: SB 1113 makes it OK to carry a concealed weapon into a restaurant or bar as long as the establishment hasn't posted a sign saying you can't.

No partisan election: SB 1123 is aimed at Tucson alone, prohibiting partisan municipal elections.

Some bills that didn't make it to the governor's desk include one that would allow just about anyone to carry a concealed weapon without having any special training as is now required, and another that would have forced school districts to collect information on students who are in this country illegally.

For more information on the legislative session and what was, and wasn't, passed, visit www.azleg.gov.