Date: 2/9/2025
Subject: LWVAZ Call to Action - February 10
From: Gitelle Seer & Pinny Sheoran

ADVOCACY AND ACTION

Call to Action

February 9, 2025

Published by LWVAZ Advocacy Committee to update members on news and calls to action.

Editors: Gitelle Seer, Pinny Sheoran

Read our Calls to Action emails, submit your comments on RTS, and call the legislators on the committees with your concerns or support. Every Arizona citizen must make their voice heard on bills that affect their lives and the lives of their community.

The link to all issues of “Call to Action” is posted on our website.

CALENDARS

Save the Date for LWV of Arizona Legislative week lunch and Learn sessions - February 24-28

2025 Legislative Calendar

Mon, Feb. 3 Last day to introduce Senate bills

Mon, Feb. 10 Last day to introduce House bills

Fri, Feb. 21 Last day to hear bills in chamber of origin

Mon, Feb. 24 - Fri, Feb. 28 Crossover Week

Fri, Mar. 28 Last day to hear bills in the other chamber

Fri, Apr. 18 Last day for consideration of bills in Conference Committee

Sat. Apr. 26 Adjournment Sine Die

Events

Join Us for a Dynamic Week of Legislative Lunch & Learn Sessions!

Theme: "Legislatively Speaking: Empowering Voters to Participate and Defend Democracy"

Get ready for an informative, engaging, and inspiring series of midday discussions focused on the critical issues facing our state. Each session will feature expert speakers, interactive conversations, and practical steps you can take to make your voice heard.

Why Attend?

Stay Informed: Learn about the latest legislative initiatives and how they impact you.
Get Empowered: Discover new ways to participate in the democratic process and stand up for what matters to you.
Build Community: Connect with fellow voters who are passionate about driving positive change in our state.

We encourage you to share this invitation and bring a friend—the more voices we have, the stronger our democracy becomes. Let’s work together to stay informed, engaged, and ready to take action.

Legislative Calls to Action

CLICK ON IMAGE TO ACCESS CONTACT LIST FOR LEGISLATORS

Special Action on hb2703 - 2025 legislation

Committee Hearings on Bills

Week of February 10 - 13

RTS NOW!

Please use RTS (Request to Speak) to inform legislators if you support or oppose these bills. You can also email the committee members and request your testimony and statements be entered into the public record.

League recommendations are based on research of the bills by the Legislative Analysis Issue Teams under the State Advocacy Committee. The issue teams’ reviews include analyzing the pros and cons, assessing the impact on diverse communities, and recommending support or opposition.

NOTE: RTS closes an hour before the hearing

Support

Oppose

Monitor

Hearings on Bills Tuesday February 11, 2025

Senate Natural Resources, 2 pm, Room SHR 1

SB1304 Reference title: irrigation water; assured water supply

Prime sponsor: Shope (R)

House Education, 2 pm, Room HHR 1

HB2724 Reference title: patriotic youth groups; school access

Prime sponsor: Rivero (R)

House Natural Resources, Energy & Water, 2 pm, Room HHR 3

HCR2046 Reference title: Colorado River; cause of decline

Prime sponsor: Griffin (R)

Hearings on Bills Wednesday February 12, 2025

House Judiciary, 8:30, Room HHR 4

HB2658 Reference title: expungement of misdemeanor convictions

Prime sponsor: Carter (R)

Senate Government, 9 am, Room SHR 1

SCR1022 Reference title: legislative districts; population; census; citizenship

Prime sponsor: Hoffman (R)

House Government, 9 am, Room HHR 5

HB2216 Reference title: pregnancy centers; grant program

Prime sponsor: Blackman (R)

HCR2042 Reference title: preferential treatment; discrimination; prohibited acts

Prime sponsor: Montenegro (R)

Senate Education, 1:30 pm, Room SHR 1

SB1321 Reference title: public schools; patriotic organizations

Prime sponsor: Rogers (R)

SB1358 Reference title: charter schools; access; decision-making authority

Prime sponsor: Farnsworth (R)

SB1694 Reference title: higher education; withholding state monies

Prime sponsor: Farnsworth (R)

Senate Judiciary & Elections, 1:30 pm, SHR 2

SB1153 Reference title: write-in candidates; nomination paper filing

Prime sponsor: Gowan (R)

SB1334 Reference title: voting locations; emergency designation; electioneering.

Prime sponsor: Shamp (R)

SB1366 Reference title: home confinement; eligibility; electronic monitoring

Prime sponsor: Payne (R)

SB1375 Reference title: voter registration rolls; internet access

Prime sponsor: Finchem (R)

SB1463 Reference title: initiatives; existing laws; impact statement

Prime sponsor: Mesnard (R)

SCR1027 Reference title: elections; foreign contributions; certification; donations

Prime sponsor,: Bolick (R)

House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections, 2 pm, Room HHR 4

HB2060 Reference title: state sovereign authority; elections

Prime sponsor: Fink (R)

HB2206 Reference title: multistate voter registration system; prohibition

Prime sponsor: Taylor (R)

HB2649 Reference title: electoral college; support

Prime sponsor: Montenegro (R)

HB2651 Reference title: voting equipment; requirements; origin

Prime sponsor: Montenegro (R)

HB2705 Reference title: nomination petitions; counties; strict compliance

Prime sponsor: Hernandez A. (D)

To read more about these bills: Detailed Information on committee hearings Feb 10-13

REQUEST TO SPEAK (RTS): USE RTS TO INFLUENCE OUTCOME OF LEGISLATION

What is Request to Speak (RTS)?

Request to Speak (RTS) is an online real-time system that allows the public to register opinions on bills being heard in committee. You can:

Indicate whether you are “for” or “against” the bill
Write a brief comment explaining your position
Register your willingness to speak (testify) during the committee hearing

We encourage you to use this powerful tool to make your voice heard at the legislature

When Can I Use RTS?

You can only use RTS when a bill is on a committee agenda to be heard in committee and for a few days before the committee hearing.

How Do I Get an RTS Account?

Please fill in this form and a league volunteer will register your account at the Capitol. We will create your account with a generic password. Once you receive an email from us that your account has been set up, we suggest that you change your password immediately. Please note that you cannot register online for RTS.

How do I Use RTS

Follow the steps in this Introduction.

RESOURCES

QUICK LINKS

LWVAZ Public Policy Positions 2023-2025

LWVUS Impact on Issues 2024-2026

LWVAZ Advocacy and Action Newsletters

Introduction to Legislative Analysis and the 2025 Legislative Session (League Program)
RTS An Introduction to the 2025 Legislative Session (League Program)

Arizona Law: The Legislative Process (a reader-friendly overview)

How a Bill Becomes a Law (a detailed visual explanation of the process from Arizona Agenda)

Guide to Getting Public Records. Another great resource from the Arizona Agenda

RTS Manual

BSI Manual

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