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Legislation to require 30 minutes of recess each day for students in grades one through six hit a snag Wednesday.

On a voice vote, the House of Representatives refused to accept the measure that already has been approved by the Senate.

Rep. David Schapira, D-Tempe, said he believes in the idea of some free play time during a school day.

But Schapira said he does not support the proposal by Rep. Mark Anderson, R-Mesa, that it has to be an absolute state-imposed mandate.

He wants HB 2037 altered to allow a school board to opt out of the recess requirement. But the board would first have to have a public hearing.

On a 39-17 vote the House gave final approval Wednesday to allowing the creation of a special taxing district in Eloy to finance construction of a rock 'n' roll theme park there.

The vote came over the objections of several lawmakers who said the state should not be providing special treatment for private developers.

SB 1450 would allow imposition of a sales tax of up to 10 percent on all activities not only inside the theme park but on businesses in the adjacent nearly 800 acres.

But backers said the only people who will be paying the taxes are those who go to the park or stay in nearby hotels or eat in nearby restaurants. A final Senate vote will send the measure to the governor.

A bill sent Wednesday to Gov. Janet Napolitano would mandate that cigarettes sold in Arizona be designed in a way so they're not as likely to start fires.

HB 2483 requires that cigarettes have two bands of additional paper around the tobacco. These bands would be less flammable than the rest of the cigarette so that, if it is not being actively smoked, it will extinguish itself.

Supporters said it will help prevent some fires where people fall asleep while smoking.

The measure, if signed by the governor, would take effect Aug. 1, 2009.

The House gave final approval Wednesday to legislation to ban a practice at some small rodeos where contestant try to trip a galloping horse either directly or with a rope.

Backers of SB 1405 said the activity can result in serious injury to horses. Seven states already have banned the practice.

First-time violators could face 48 hours in jail and a $1,000 fine, with penalties up to 90 days behind bars for repeat offenders.

The measure, which also covers mules and donkeys, now needs Senate approval.