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AZ Senate: Parental Opt-Out bill fails, Ballot Harvesting bill still in play

Report on Bills SB1455 and HB2023

SB1455 The parent/student opt out bill
This bill has FAILED in the senate 3rd reading 11-18-1. It failed because 7 Republicans joined all Democrats in voting against it. The 7 Republicans were Kavanagh, Pierce, Driggs, Lesko, Begay, Dial, Worsley.
You may be well advised to remember these senators’ votes when they request your assistance with their reelection.

HB2023 The bill aimed at reducing ballot harvesting
This bill is still in play and it may come up for senate votes this week. THE RTS COMMENTS ON THIS BILL HAVE BEEN RUNNING ABOUT 40% FOR AND 60% AGAINST. If we expect senators to vote in favor of this important bill, we have to do a lot better than we have been doing so far. Clearly the other side is cleaning our clock on this. But there is still time. It is still scheduled for a Rules committee hearing, which means RTS comments are still allowed. This is the action that we are recommending:

  1. First, make up your mind that the issue of ballot harvesting is important to you. Then…
  2. Call, e-mail, or fax every senator, requesting a YES vote on HB2023
  3. Encourage everyone you know to do the same

A recent article on the Arizona Daily Independent provides ample evidence of the exposure to potential mischief that results when voters surrender their ballots to people other than postal or elections personnel. To read this article, go to
https://arizonadailyindependent.com/2016/02/29/arizona-ballot-harvesters-can-benefit-from-cheap-stationary/

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HB2023 – BALLOT HARVESTING, SB1378 – SANCTUARY CITIES, SB1377 IN PLAY THIS WEEK

The following table contains legislative bill(s) HB1377, HB1378, HB2023 that are coming up soon for action in our state legislature. Please choose the bills that are most important to you, then contact everyone in the “who to contact” column and ask them to vote yes or no, depending on your wishes.
NOTE: This week we will have action on two important bills.
HB2023 – Ballot Harvesting – Thanks to all your calls, e-mails, and RTS votes, we have improved the ratio of “for” to “against” expressed opinions from a dismal 1:2 to a more favorable almost 50/50. But the other side is not giving up, and neither should we. Make sure you let our legislators know of your support for HB2023
SB1378 – Sanctuary cities – Again as a result of your efforts, the “for” side is ahead of the “against” side, but we need to keep up the pressure. The other side is making plenty of money from illegal alien exploitation and are not eager to give up their cash cow easily.

BILL # SHORT TITLE OR WHAT THE BILL DOES(1) WHO TO CONTACT(2) WHERE(3) DATE(3) TIME(3) VOTE(4)
SB1377 sentence enhancements; unlawful presence; release
WOULD REDUCE THE NUMBER OF ILLEGAL ALIENS COMMITTING CRIMES		 AS MANY SENATORS AS POSSIBLE SENATE COW AND MOST LIKELY SENATE VOTE MON 2/22 Y
SB1378 prohibited money transfers; immigration; violations
WOULD DISCOURAGE SANCTUARY CITIES		 AS MANY SENATORS AS POSSIBLE SENATE COW AND MOST LIKELY SENATE VOTE MON 2/22 Y
HB2023 delivery; early ballots; limitation
WOULD STOP BALLOT HARVESTING		 SENATE GOVERNMENT SHR-3 WED 2/24 2:00 PM Y

Footnotes:
(1) It is impossible to provide an adequate description in such limited space. For more information on any bill, click the bill number to access the AZLEG page dealing with that bill. If that does not work for you, go to http://azleg.gov/ and enter bill number on the upper right hand corner of the main page.
(2) For a roster of legislators, including committee members and contact info, go to
https://www.dropbox.com/s/9ymrgc8338dncjs/AZLEG-ROSTER-2016.xls?dl=0
(3) When a bill is scheduled to be heard in committee, the location, date, and time are provided. Otherwise the fields are blank
(4) Indicates our recommendation. Y = favor, N = oppose. ? = no consensus or not enough information.
Additionally, if a bill is scheduled to be heard in committee, make sure you submit your comments via the “Request to Speak” ( ALIS / RTS ) program
Click on “Sign-On” below to sign-in and let your opinion be known. If you are not sure how to do it, read full instructions at https://www.dropbox.com/s/n6ae6g1d2hfo5ic/RTS-ADI-Instructions.doc?dl=0

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