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CALENDARS

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

Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act

The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, introduced by U.S. Representative Chip Roy (R-TX) and scheduled for floor consideration the week of February 24, would require in-person submission of documentary proof of American citizenship each time a person registers to vote. This goes beyond the current requirement—present in every state—that voters affirm or verify their citizenship when registering. If enacted, the law would effectively eliminate online and mail voter registration options by mandating applicants bring approved citizenship documents to election offices. 

Make Your Voice Heard!
Call on all Arizona Representatives and Senators to oppose this bill. Let the bill’s sponsors from Arizona—Reps. Elijah Crane, Andy Biggs, Paul Gosar, and Abraham Hamadeh—know that Arizonans reject any legislation that undermines our right to vote.

Spread the Word
Reach out to your friends, family, and community across the country —especially female legislators both Republican and Democrats — and urge them to oppose this legislation. 

Acceptable documentation under the bill includes a U.S. passport, a government-issued photo ID with a listed place of birth, or a REAL ID-compliant form of identification. Military IDs and other government-issued photo IDs are acceptable only if accompanied by additional proof of citizenship, such as a certified birth certificate. Furthermore, the bill allows for a discrepancy process, in which applicants without standard documentation must provide supplementary records—such as a naturalization certificate, consulate birth report, or qualifying adoption decree—to establish citizenship.

Critics point out that birth certificates often do not reflect current legal names, which could disproportionately affect voters who have changed their names—particularly married women. Research suggests that up to 34% of voting-age women lack citizenship documents matching their current legal name, and more than 9% of Americans do not have readily available proof of citizenship. Because marriage certificates are not explicitly listed as acceptable documentation, these changes may pose additional barriers to registering and voting under the SAVE Act. 

Read more about how this bill impacts citizens :  CAMPAIGN LEGAL CENTER - SUMMARY OF THE SAVE ACT

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 

Hearings on Bills Tuesday, February 18, 2025

House Education, 2 pm, Room HHR 1

HCR2003 (Education) Reference title: expenditure limit; school districts; authorization 

Prime sponsor, Gress (R)

HB2029 (Education) Reference title: internet safety instruction; public schools

Prime sponsor, Martinez (R)

HB2609 (Education) Reference title: advanced mathematics courses; student enrollment

Prime sponsor, Gress (R)

HB2700 (Education) Reference title: academic standards; social studies; geography

Prime sponsor,  Martinez (R)

HB2725 (Education) Reference title: pledge of allegiance; parental notification

Prime sponsor, Lopez (R) 

HB2797 (Education) Reference title: schools; sexual abuse prevention program

Prime sponsor, Gress (R)

House Regulatory Oversight, 2 pm, Room HHR 4

HCR2024 (Criminal Justice) Reference title: capital punishment; firing squad

Prime sponsor, Kolodin (R)

Hearings on Bills Wednesday February,19 2025

Senate Government, 9 am, Room SHR 1

SB1593 (Voting rights) Reference title: municipal; county; measures; standing

Prime sponsor, Rogers (R)

Senate Regulatory Affairs & Government Efficiency, 9 am, SHR 109
SB1507 (Criminal Justice) Reference title: independent corrections ombudsman; auditor general

Prime sponsor, Bolick (R)

House Government, 8 am, Room HHR 5

HB2547  (Women's Rights) Reference title: abortions; public funding; prohibition

Prime sponsor, Diaz (R)

Senate Education, 1:30 pm, Room SHR 1

SB1226 (Education) Reference title: school policies; wireless communications devices

Prime sponsor, Bolick (R)

SB1454 (Education) Reference title: vouchers, Debit cards

Prime sponsor, Farnsworth (R)

SB1528 (Education) Reference title: schools; sexual abuse prevention program

Prime sponsor, Bolick (R)

SB1693 (Education) Reference title: students; interscholastic activities; eligibility; costs

Prime sponsor, Kavanagh (R) 

SB1694 (Education) Reference title: higher education; withholding state monies

Prime sponsor, Farnsworth (R)

SCR1028 (Education) Reference title: school bonds; sixty percent vote

Prime sponsor, Bolick (R)

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

SB1001 (Elections/Voting Rights) Reference title: early ballots; identification; tabulation

Prime sponsor, Mesnard (R)

SB1097 (Elections/Voting Rights) Reference title: elections; voting centers; polling places

Prime sponsor, Hoffman (R)

SB1098 (Elections/Voting Rights) Reference title: early ballot drop off; identification

Prime sponsor, Hoffman (R)

SB1375 (Elections/Voting Rights) Reference title: voter registration rolls; internet access

Prime sponsor,  Finchem (R)

SB1455 (Elections/Voting Rights) Reference title: election officials; oversight; candidates

Prime sponsor,  Farnsworth (R) 

SB1534 (Elections/Voting Rights) Reference title: ballot measures; description; legislative council

Prime sponsor, Kavanagh (R)

SB1541 (Elections/Voting Rights) Reference title: early voting list; ten years

Prime sponsor, Carroll (R) 

SB1560 (Elections/Voting Rights) Reference title: referendums; strict compliance

Prime sponsor, Leach (R)

SB1657 (Elections/Voting Rights) Reference title: municipalities; emergency measures; vote

Prime sponsor, Rogers (R) 

SCR1020 (Elections/Voting Rights/Criminal Justice) Reference title: ballot measures; judges; odd-numbered years

Prime sponsor,  Finchem (R)

SCR1027 (Elections/Voting Rights) Reference title: elections; foreign contributions; certification; donations

Prime sponsor, Bolick (R) 

SCR1030 (Elections/Voting Rights) Reference title: general elections; required tally

Prime sponsor,  Mesnard (R)

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

HB2705 (Elections/Voting Rights) Reference title: nomination petitions; counties; strict compliance

Prime sponsor, Hernandez A. (D)

HB2005 (Elections/Voting Rights) Reference title: voter registrations; recorder; inactive status

Prime sponsor, Gillette (R)

HB2154 (Elections/Voting Rights) Reference title: early voting list; undeliverable ballots

Prime sponsor, Keshel (R)

 HB2631 (Elections/Voting Rights) Reference title: election procedures manual; legislative approval

Prime sponsor, Kolodin (R)

Read details about the bills listed in this RTS Call to Action for the week of February 17-21 at bit.ly/LWVAZCTA

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

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

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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