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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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REPORT on bills HB2456, HB2023, HB2054, HB2482, HB2481, HB2083, HB2151, HCR2009, HB2081

The latest results of actions on bills HB2456, HB2023, HB2054, HB2482, HB2481, HB2083, HB2151, HCR2009, HB2081, as reported on www.azleg.gov, are as follows:

BILL # SHORT TITLE / WHAT THE BILL DOES WHERE RESULTS
HB2456 national popular vote; interstate agreement
INCREASES THE INFLUENCE OF LARGE CITIES IN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS		 FULL HOUSE (3RD READING) P-40-16-4
HB2023 delivery; early ballots; limitation
ANTI VOTER FRAUD MEASURE		 FULL HOUSE (3RD READING) P-34-23-0
HB2054 debt limitations; net assessed value NOT A DEBT LIMITATION BUT A DEBT LIMIT EXPANSION HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS P-8-0-0
HB2482 empowerment scholarships; expansion; phase-in HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS P-5-3-0
HB2456 national popular vote; interstate agreement
INCREASES THE INFLUENCE OF LARGE CITIES IN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS		 HOUSE ELECTIONS P-5-1-0
HB2481 schools; primary property tax rates
EXPANDS THE ABILITY OF BOARDS OF SUPERVISORS TO INCREASE PROPERTY TAXES		 HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS P-5-2-0
HB2083 multiple committees; exploratory committees; repeal HOUSE ELECTIONS P-6-0-0
HB2151 tax credit; teachers’ school supplies
A BETTER IDEA, TAKE THE $400 FROM THE MILLIONS WE TAXPAYERS SEND TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS YEARLY		 HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS P-6-2-0
HCR2009 independent redistricting commission; elected membership HOUSE ELECTIONS P-4-2-0
HB2081 personal property transfer; limitations prohibited
NEED NOT COOPERATE WITH 3rd PARTY INVESTIGATION		 HOUSE COMMERCE P-5-3-0
HB2544 schools; statewide achievement assessments; menu HOUSE EDUCATION P-5-1-0
HB2457 compact; balanced budget; convention HOUSE FEDERALISM AND STATES’ RIGHTS P-5-1-0
HB2446 prohibited weapon; definition; exclusions HOUSE JUDICIARY HELD
SB1266 firearms; state preemption; penalties SENATE GOVERNMENT P-4-3-0
SB1266 firearms; state preemption; penalties SENATE PUBLIC SAFETY, MILITARY AND TECHNOLOGY P-5-0-1
SB1378 prohibited money transfers; immigration; violations
ANTI-SANCTUARY CITY		 SENATE PUBLIC SAFETY, MILITARY AND TECHNOLOGY P-4-1-1
HB2438 personal identifiable information
PLACES LIMITS ON DISCLOSURE OF PII		 HOUSE GOVERNMENT AND HIGHER EDUCATION HELD
HB2512 pension contributions; expenditure limit exemption
REMOVES SPENDING LIMITS ON SOME PENSION PLANS LEADS TO TAX INCREASE		 HOUSE GOVERNMENT AND HIGHER EDUCATION P-6-1-0
SB1321 schools; statewide achievement assessments; menu SENATE EDUCATION HELD
HB2567 presidential preference election; appropriation; repeal HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS P-8-6-0
SB1416 state board; superintendent; powers; duties SENATE EDUCATION P-5-2-0

(*) For full info on any bill, click on the bill number column. To see exactly how every legislator voted, click on the Results column.

Make a note of this information because it could be very valuable at election time, to evaluate whether candidates’ campaign rhetoric is supported or contradicted by their actions.

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HB2023 Passed In House, HB2056, HB2088 – Alert

By Jose Borrajero

BALLOT HARVESTING BILL CLEARS COMMITTEE

HB2023 has passed in the House Elections Committee. A tally of the opinions rendered via the Request to Speak program (ALIS/RTS) revealed that 40% of the comments were in favor and 60% were against. That means that a lot more people on the other side made sure that they responded. If we want to advance The People’s agenda, we cannot allow this situation to continue. We need people to weigh-in.

TWO IMPORTANT BILLS are being ignored by the House Education Committee.

HB2056 statewide assessments; parental opt-out

(Parental Control and Student Privacy)
HB2088 schools; assessments; surveys; informed consent

(Parental Control and Student Privacy)

These bills were held back on 1/20 and have NOT been scheduled for the hearing on 1/27. If this subject is important to you, you may wish to contact the committee chairman and request that these bills be scheduled for a hearing. Don’t forget, the other side is right now requesting just the opposite.

Contact Rep. Paul Boyer E-Mail pboyer@azleg.gov Phone 926-4173 Fax 417-3153

INSTRUCTION-FOR-INTERFACE

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