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TRANSPARENCY IN GOVERNMENT GETS MIXED RESULTS THIS WEEK

Action taken on bills followed this week, HB2583, HB2088, HB2551, SB1280, SB1437, SB1452, SB1519, HB2544, HB2402, HB2447, SB1455.

HB2551 – Transparency, school bonds, overrides, funding sources – lost in the House 3rd Reading when 8 Republicans joined Democrats in torpedoing it. They were ACKERLEY, BOYER, RIVERO, SHOPE, CARTER, COLEMAN, PRATT, and ROBSON
HB2583 – Transparency in open meetings – also torpedoed by Republicans that joined Democrats. They were FANN, WENNINGER, ALLEN J, COLEMAN, PRATT, ROBSON, and FARNSWORTH.
HB2402 – Transparency, bond election pamphlet must contain disclosure of tax impact. Passed in the Senate Government Committee.

(*) 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.

The latest results of actions on bills that we are watching, as reported on www.azleg.gov, are as follows:

BILL # (*) SHORT TITLE or
WHAT THE BILL DOES
 		 WHERE RESULTS (*)
HB2583 open meetings; audiovisual recordings
TRANSPARENCY BILL		 HOUSE 3RD READING F-28-31-1
HB2088 STUDENT PRIVACY OF INFORMATION. AS AMENDED, NOT NEARLY AS GOOD AS THE ORIGINAL VERSION HOUSE 3RD READING P-34-24-2
HB2551
 		 schools; bonds; overrides; funding sources
TRANSPARENCY IN BONDS AND OVERRIDES		 HOUSE 3RD READING F-27-32-1
SB1280 empowerment scholarship accounts; eligibility; administration SENATE 3RD READING P-17-13-0
SB1437 national defense laws; prohibited actions SENATE 3RD READING P-18-12-0
SB1452 unlawful executive actions; second amendment SENATE 3RD READING P-19-11-0
SB1519 early ballots; collection; receipt
POOR SUBSTITUTE FOR HB2023, FEEL GOOD BILL		 SENATE 3RD READING P-18-12-0
HB2544
 		 schools; statewide achievement assessments; menu. SENATE 3RD READING P-40-18-2
HB2402
 		 bonds; disclosure; notice
TRANSPARENCY IN BOND ELECTIONS		 SENATE GOVERNMENT P-4-2-1
HB2447 business entities; database; posting; requirements
SMALL BUSINESS FRIENDLY		 SENATE GOVERNMENT P-4-2-1
SB1455 PARENTAL OPT-OUT – CURRENTLY INCLUDES THE ALLEN OPT-OUT AMENDMENT SENATE COW DPA

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LEGISLATIVE ACTION ON ELECTIONS BILLS

The following bills dealing with elections saw action at the AZ legislature this week
(*) 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. The latest results of actions on bills that we are watching, as reported on www.azleg.gov, are as follows:

BILL # (*) SHORT TITLE or
WHAT THE BILL DOES		 WHERE RESULTS (*)
HB2567 presidential preference election; appropriation; repeal HOUSE 3RD READING P-37-22-1
HCR2043 initiative, referendum; vote percentage requirements HOUSE ELECTIONS P-4-2-0
SB1486 presidential preference election; appropriation; repeal SENATE APPROPRIATIONS P-6-0-2
SB1486 presidential preference election; appropriation; repeal SENATE GOVERNMENT P-6-0-1
SB1519 early ballots; collection; receipt SENATE GOVERNMENT P-6-1-0
SCR1016 surcharges; clean elections; education funding SENATE GOVERNMENT HELD

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ALERT – HB2665, HB2024, HB2370, HB2691, SB1351, SB1523, SB1486, SB1519, SCR1016, HB2438, HB2682, HB2088, HB2510, HB2551, HB2571, HB2300, SB1524, SB1389,

The following table contains legislative bill(s) HB2665, HB2024, HB2370, HB2691, SB1351, SB1523, SB1486, SB1519, SCR1016, HB2438, HB2682, HB2088, HB2510, HB2551, HB2571, HB2300, SB1524, SB1389, 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.

WARNING: We have reached the point in the legislative session when strike-all amendments are widely used to slip legislation under the radar. Please remain alert!

BILL # SHORT TITLE OR WHAT THE BILL DOES
(1)		 WHO TO CONTACT
(2)		 WHERE
(3)		 DATE
(3)		 TIME
(3)		 VOTE
(4)
HB2665 charter schools; preference; foster children HOUSE EDUCATION HHR-4 WED 2/17 2:00 PM ?
HB2024 sovereign authority; federal actions HOUSE FEDERALISM AND STATES RIGHTS HHR-5 WED 2/17 9:00 AM Y
HB2370 sovereign authority; refugees HOUSE FEDERALISM AND STATES RIGHTS HHR-5 WED 2/17 9:00 AM Y
HB2691 refugee resettlement; procedures; audit HOUSE FEDERALISM AND STATES RIGHTS HHR-5 WED 2/17 9:00 AM Y
SB1351 schools; elections; ballot arguments; exclusion SENATE FINANCE SHR-3 WED 2/17 9:00 AM Y
SB1523 truth in taxation; levy increases SENATE FINANCE SHR-3 WED 2/17 9:00 AM Y
SB1486 presidential preference election; appropriation; repeal SENATE GOVERNMENT SHR-3 WED 2/17 2:00 PM Y
SB1519 early ballots; collection; receipt
WOULD HELP PREVENT BALLOT HARVESTING		 SENATE GOVERNMENT SHR-3 WED 2/17 2:00 PM Y
SCR1016 surcharges; clean elections; education funding
WOULD HIDE EDUCATION FUNDING BEHIND CLEAN ELECTIONS		 SENATE GOVERNMENT SHR-3 WED 2/17 2:00 PM N
HB2438 personal identifiable information PLACES LIMITS ON DISCLOSURE OF PII HOUSE GOVERNMENT AND HIGHER EDUCATION HHR-1 THU
2/18		 9:00 AM Y
HB2682 refugees; facilities; licensure HOUSE GOVERNMENT AND HIGHER EDUCATION HHR-1 THU
2/18		 9:00 AM Y
SB1376 school districts; consolidation; letter grades SENATE EDUCATION SHR-1 THU
2/18		 9:00 AM ?
HB2088
 schools; assessments; surveys; informed consent
PROTECTS STUDENT PRIVACY
CURRENT VERSION MAY BE DIFFERENT FROM ORIGINAL VERSION – READ ALL AMENDMENTS		 HOUSE EDUCATION HHR-4 WED 2/17 2:00 PM Y
HB2510 experienced teacher retention pilot program
SPENDS $75,000,000 OF TAX PAYER MONEY OVER 5 YEARS		 HOUSE EDUCATION HHR-4 WED 2/17 2:00 PM N
HB2551 schools; bonds; overrides; funding sources HOUSE EDUCATION HHR-4 WED 2/17 2:00 PM Y
HB2571 property; diminution; compensation; federal law HOUSE FEDERALISM AND STATES RIGHTS HHR-5 WED 2/17 9:00 AM Y
HB2300 firearms; prohibited governmental activities HOUSE JUDICIARY HHR-3 WED 2/17 9:30 AM Y
SB1524 regulatory actions; limitation SENATE GOVERNMENT SHR-3 WED 2/17 2:00 PM Y
SB1389 student, teacher data collection; prohibitions.
STUDENT PRIVACY BILL		 SENATE EDUCATION SHR-1 THU
2/18		 9:00 AM 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.

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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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STUDENT PRIVACY, EDUCATION AND SANCTUARY CITIES AMONG UPCOMING LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY

Student privacy, education and sanctuary cities among upcoming legislative activity. The following table contains legislative bill(s) HB2665, HB2024, HB2370, HB2691, SB1351, SB1523, SB1486, SB1519, SCR1016, HB2438, HB2682, HB2088, HB2510, HB2551, HB2571, HB2300, SB1524, SB1389, 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.

WARNING: We have reached the point in the legislative session when strike-all amendments are widely used to slip legislation under the radar. Please remain alert!

BILL # SHORT TITLE OR WHAT THE BILL DOES
(1)		 WHO TO CONTACT
(2)		 WHERE
(3)		 DATE
(3)		 TIME
(3)		 VOTE
(4)
HB2665 charter schools; preference; foster children HOUSE EDUCATION HHR-4 WED 2/17 2:00 PM ?
HB2024 sovereign authority; federal actions HOUSE FEDERALISM AND STATES RIGHTS HHR-5 WED 2/17 9:00 AM Y
HB2370 sovereign authority; refugees HOUSE FEDERALISM AND STATES RIGHTS HHR-5 WED 2/17 9:00 AM Y
HB2691 refugee resettlement; procedures; audit HOUSE FEDERALISM AND STATES RIGHTS HHR-5 WED 2/17 9:00 AM Y
SB1351 schools; elections; ballot arguments; exclusion SENATE FINANCE SHR-3 WED 2/17 9:00 AM Y
SB1523 truth in taxation; levy increases SENATE FINANCE SHR-3 WED 2/17 9:00 AM Y
SB1486 presidential preference election; appropriation; repeal SENATE GOVERNMENT SHR-3 WED 2/17 2:00 PM Y
SB1519 early ballots; collection; receipt
WOULD HELP PREVENT BALLOT HARVESTING		 SENATE GOVERNMENT SHR-3 WED 2/17 2:00 PM Y
SCR1016 surcharges; clean elections; education funding
WOULD HIDE EDUCATION FUNDING BEHIND CLEAN ELECTIONS		 SENATE GOVERNMENT SHR-3 WED 2/17 2:00 PM N
HB2438 personal identifiable information PLACES LIMITS ON DISCLOSURE OF PII HOUSE GOVERNMENT AND HIGHER EDUCATION HHR-1 THU
2/18		 9:00 AM Y
HB2682 refugees; facilities; licensure HOUSE GOVERNMENT AND HIGHER EDUCATION HHR-1 THU
2/18		 9:00 AM Y
SB1376 school districts; consolidation; letter grades SENATE EDUCATION SHR-1 THU
2/18		 9:00 AM ?
HB2088
 schools; assessments; surveys; informed consent
PROTECTS STUDENT PRIVACY
CURRENT VERSION MAY BE DIFFERENT FROM ORIGINAL VERSION – READ ALL AMENDMENTS		 HOUSE EDUCATION HHR-4 WED 2/17 2:00 PM Y
HB2510 experienced teacher retention pilot program
SPENDS $75,000,000 OF TAX PAYER MONEY OVER 5 YEARS		 HOUSE EDUCATION HHR-4 WED 2/17 2:00 PM N
HB2551 schools; bonds; overrides; funding sources HOUSE EDUCATION HHR-4 WED 2/17 2:00 PM Y
HB2571 property; diminution; compensation; federal law HOUSE FEDERALISM AND STATES RIGHTS HHR-5 WED 2/17 9:00 AM Y
HB2300 firearms; prohibited governmental activities HOUSE JUDICIARY HHR-3 WED 2/17 9:30 AM Y
SB1524 regulatory actions; limitation SENATE GOVERNMENT SHR-3 WED 2/17 2:00 PM Y
SB1389 student, teacher data collection; prohibitions.
STUDENT PRIVACY BILL		 SENATE EDUCATION SHR-1 THU
2/18		 9:00 AM 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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