CALENDARS

2025 Legislative Calendar 

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

League Events - Save the Dates or Complete the Actions

• LWVAZ Public Policy Positions - Member input - March 31st, last day to submit your input.  Click here to Complete the Survey

• LWVAZ Hosts consensus discussion to provide input to the LWVUS Federal Judiciary Study team. Registration links  April 4, 12- 2 p.m.  or April 6, 2-4 p.m.

• LWVAZ Conversation with ACLU Arizona - "Legal Pathways and Actions Defending Democracy" . April 19, 2-3:30 p.m.  Registration link

• League of Women Voters of Arizona 2025 Biennial Convention - Cambria Hotel Phoenix. May 17 & 18 –  Registration begins April 1.  Watch for information on www.lwvaz.org

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.  Detailed Call to Action information about the bills being heard in committee during the week of March 24-28 can be found here: bit.ly/LWVAZCTA. Your input matters—don't wait to make a difference!

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

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Arizona Legislative Lingo
Do you need an explainer to understand legislative jargon? Why are there COWs in the state Capitol? Use our handy guide, Arizona Legislative Lingo: Terminology, Definitions, and Abbreviations, to crack the code. 

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Hearings on Bills Tuesday March 25, 2025

Senate Appropriations, 1:30 pm, Room SHR 109

HB2167 (Education) Reference title: school districts; records; noncompliance; penalties Prime sponsor,  Party: Gress (R)

House Education, 2 pm, Room HHR 1

SB1470 (Education) Reference title: graduation; children with disabilities

Prime sponsor,  Party: Farnsworth (R)

SB1693 (Education) Reference title: students; interscholastic activities; eligibility; costs Prime sponsor,  Party: Kavanagh (R)

House Regulatory Oversight, 2 pm, Room HHR 4

SB1003 (Education) Reference title: public schools; restrooms; reasonable accommodations Prime sponsor,  Party: Kavanagh (R)

 

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Hearings on Bills Wednesday March 26, 2025

House Judiciary, 8 am, Room HHR 4

SB1152 (Elections and Voting Rights)

Reference title: early voting; mailing date Prime sponsor,  Party: Gowan (R)

HB2868 (Education) Reference title: preferential treatment; discrimination; policies Prime sponsor,  Party: Way, (R)

Senate Education, 1:30 pm, Room SHR 1

HB2029 (Education) Reference title: internet safety instruction; public schools; S/E academic standards; attestations; posting Prime sponsor,  Party: Martinez (R)

HB2063 (Education) Reference title: parental notification; school immunization exemptions Prime sponsor,  Party: Fink (R)

HB2700 (Education) Reference title:  academic standards; social studies; geography Prime sponsor,  Martinez (R)

HB2724 (Education) Reference title: patriotic youth groups; school access Prime sponsor,  Party: Rivero (R)

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

HB2005 (Elections and Voting Rights) Reference title: voter registrations; recorder; inactive status Prime sponsor,  Party: Gillette (R)

HB2046 (Elections and Voting Rights) Reference title: audits; precincts; voting centers Prime sponsor,  Party: Kolodin (R)

HB2129 (Elections and Voting Rights) Reference title: write-in candidates; filings; ballots Prime sponsor,  Party: Bliss (R)

HB2154 (Elections and Voting Rights) Reference title: early voting list; undeliverable ballots Prime sponsor,  Party: Keshel (R)

HB2206 (Elections and Voting Rights) Reference title: multistate voter registration system; prohibition Prime sponsor,  Party: Taylor (R)

HB2440 (Elections and Voting Rights) Reference title: attorney general; election certification; prohibition Prime sponsor,  Party: Keshel (R)

HCR2025 (Elections and Voting Rights) Reference title: constitutional amendments; sixty percent vote  Prime sponsor, Party: Kolodin (R) 

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

SB1375 (Elections and Voting Rights) Reference title: voter registration rolls; internet access Prime sponsor,  Party: Finchem (R)

SB1455 (Elections and Voting Rights) Reference title: election officials; oversight; candidates Prime sponsor,  Party: Farnsworth (R)

SB1463 (Elections and Voting Rights) Reference title: initiatives; existing laws; impact statement Prime sponsor,  Party: Mesnard (R)

Link to register: https://bit.ly/aclulwvazconvo

Join the League of Women Voters of Arizona and ACLU Arizona Executive Director Victoria López and Policy Strategist Katelynn Contreras for a dynamic, action-focused discussion on Legal pathways for defending democracy. Learn about the ACLU’s strategies and discover concrete steps you can take to support us in this vital work.

Our speakers will focus on these key issues: 

Rule of Law, Judicial Integrity, and Access to Justice will cover topics such as compliance with court orders, the impact of targeting major law firms on plaintiffs' representation, due process in deportation cases, and the safeguarding of constitutional rights like free speech and assembly. 

Voter Engagement and Public Participation will highlight education on lawsuits, federal versus state jurisdiction, and how public involvement can shape legal outcomes. It will also track significant cases and their implications.
Historical Accuracy, Representation and Government Transparency will address efforts to prevent the erasure of marginalized communities from history, monitor changes to government websites, and ensure public access to essential information.

LWVUS embarks on study of Federal Judiciary

April 4 and April 6th
LWVAZ Hosts consensus discussion to provide input to the LWVUS Federal Judiciary Study team.

At the LWVUS 2024 Convention, delegates voted to proceed with a fast-tracked study on the federal judiciary, with a final position to be presented at the LWVUS 2025 Council in June.

To facilitate consensus, Leagues have been asked to host meetings between February and April 14th, where members can discuss the study and submit one consensus questionnaire per local League. We strongly encourage local Leagues to hold their own meetings.

Additionally, the state is coordinating virtual, cross-League discussions. These sessions will begin with a brief overview, followed by small group discussions aimed at reaching a consensus. The meetings will be moderated, and we will summarize the results from each meeting. The aggregated responses will form the state’s official response to the national study committee.

Signup today to learn about the study and join the consensus discussions. 

Friday - April 4,  12:00 - 2 p.m.  April 4, Registration 

Sunday - April 6, 2:00- 4:00  p.m. April 6, Registration 

Please contact Kathy Edelman, LWVAZ state public policy committee chair with questions - Kathy Edelman at lwvazadvocacy@gmail.com or directly at kat65e@gmail.com

Membership Survey: Review of LWVAZ 2023-2025 Public Policy Positions

We need your input to shape the LWVAZ’s Public Policy Positions for 2025-2027 at the 2025 LWVAZ Biennial Convention. During each  LWVAZ Biennial Convention, delegates adopt the positions that will direct us for the next two-year cycle.
The League of Women Voters of Arizona's public policy positions authorize our advocacy and guide our actions on various issues.  Public policy positions reflect ideals embedded in the mission and goals of both the Arizona and National Leagues. Since times change, we always consider revisions to current policies and requests for new positions.
To assist delegates at the convention in deciding whether to retain or revise a position, please take a moment to answer all the questions LWVAZ Public Policy Positions Survey.
For reference, you can review our current positions here: LWVAZ Public Policy Positions 2023-2025 Adopted 2023, amended 2024.docx.pdf

Steps: 
1. Review each public policy position and indicate whether it should be retained or revised.
2. Suggest new positions. A public policy position is adopted only after a review committee has thoroughly examined an issue, informed other League members about it, and received approval of their proposed draft from delegates representing the membership as a whole. 
Your feedback is crucial for maintaining the vitality and relevance of our public policies. Please complete this survey by March 31st, 2025.
Thank you for your time and contributions to this vital endeavor. Please direct questions to Kathleen Edelman, LWVAZ Public Policy Committee Chair lwvazadvocacy@gmail.com.

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

LWVUS Impact on Issues 2024-2026

LWVAZ Advocacy and Action Newsletters

Arizona Legislative Lingo: Terminology, Definitions, and Abbreviations

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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