Manny Diaz

The bill's sponsor says it is intended to to protect local residents from mayors or city managers who enact long-lasting executive orders that some say could infringe on personal rights.

It hasn't just lost nearly every recent election for statewide office, it's also drowning in debt. The new state chair outlined his plan to resuscitate the party.

Among other things, the proposal would expand school vouchers and allow parents to use education savings accounts to pay for private schools and other costs.

Manny Diaz is taking over a state party that lost ground in November's election