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Staff summarized SB 13 19 as altering the issue dates for election officer certificates so that a certificate issued in an odd-numbered year and certificates issued after June 1 of even-numbered years are valid until Dec. 31 in the year after the general election. Staff said they were available for questions and no public witnesses signed in.

At least one member expressed concern that the change would allow a secretary of state to \"flood the election worker roles with their picks,\" calling that possibility problematic. Another member said they were voting no because they had not been able to determine the county association's opposition to the bill prior to the hearing. The committee returned the bill with a do-pass recommendation by a 5–2 vote.

Votes at a glance: SB 1319 — due pass recommendation; yeas 5, nays 2.

The bill proceeds with committee recommendation; members suggested follow-up to address implementation questions.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","03/27/2025 - House Government","oneSentenceSummary","Senate Bill 1319, which alters the validity dates for election officer certificates, received a due-pass recommendation after members raised concerns that the change could allow a secretary of state to influence county election worker rosters; the committee approved the bill 5–2.","taxTitle","2025 Legislature Arizona, Arizona","taxId",78572,"location","Arizona","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6099073,"SB 1660 cleared unanimously to create offender surcharge fund, adds staff and assessments",282,2793000,3075000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2821518-7ca6fac2215a3f779dc6756ae0ea0ab1&start=2793&end=3075","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2821518-7ca6fac2215a3f779dc6756ae0ea0ab1/thumbnail_2793000.jpg","/articles/6099073/Arizona/SB-1660-cleared-unanimously-to-create-offender-surcharge-fund-adds-staff-and-assessments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6099073-0e401a4fef6635252b13905200b644d5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157057&Signature=QJZ~11PXkQ221QGBmqPOQoUtBp93tCatx8x8nRf8Qa4bhddqzSUYVnNTahit3o~-F0g-ac93tEDyhSGRX3kHwPMiAuwwA3Q5XdcXCqUcjL3y8V7XDT4jed5lMv1fNkvlHhOekFVfe9SLqB7Xh8v0mSvXuTTcLR2nNqli1JhqXfAoQB5KLGj1SeaGnrvVZ-RXvmNcrUFKRiZ4DjmqPIcFx75gxf1PnGm~9SHNV1JU~9mGcg8iY2Nq0gyIxJSIWRZ3UE5aqjQEd5l5sxaJLif5VUerb-7K9-89OaHzgec-cuftEKt-dev6EV910d0rBnnpkS0npqYcdV9wQOA~9ILXrQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Arizona House Government Committee voted unanimously to give Senate Bill 1660 a due-pass recommendation after committee staff and a victim-services representative described the measure's intent and background.

Staff explained that SB 16 60 \"establishes the offender surcharge fund, details the administration of this fund and appropriates $200,000 in 2 full time equivalent positions to this fund. Additionally, the bill creates additional assessments to be levied on persons convicted of specified offenses and alters the membership of the offender management board.\" The staff explanation noted the bill models governance practices used in other states and focuses on standards for supervising certain offenders.

Beth Goulden of the Pinal County Attorney's Office testified in support, described her background supervising sexual-offense cases in Maricopa County probation and said the bill would support a board to make treatment and supervision recommendations. \"This legislation is modeled after the state of Colorado, which is considered the gold standard of offender risk management,\" Goulden said, and she described the bill's intent to ensure consistent standards and board support.

No members opposed at the hearing. The committee returned the bill with a 7–0 vote.

Votes at a glance: SB 1660 — due pass recommendation; yeas 7, nays 0.

The bill advances with an appropriation and specified staffing; committee members asked staff to communicate the committee recommendation to the senator.","Senate Bill 1660, which establishes an offender surcharge fund, creates a new assessment on certain offenders, appropriates $200,000 and 2 full-time equivalent positions, and alters the offender management board membership, received a unanimous 7–0 due-pass recommendation from the committee.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6099078,"Committee gives SB 1256 due‑pass after lengthy DEI debate; Treasurer and multiple members weigh in",2182,612000,2794000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2821518-7ca6fac2215a3f779dc6756ae0ea0ab1&start=612&end=2794","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2821518-7ca6fac2215a3f779dc6756ae0ea0ab1/thumbnail_612000.jpg","/articles/6099078/Arizona/Committee-gives-SB-1256-duepass-after-lengthy-DEI-debate-Treasurer-and-multiple-members-weigh-in","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6099078-ae98f8074fb90967abfad472b6e89f46/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157057&Signature=RkwXyCMb5bFtzDsfCiaGraE-4CSnJq0PPHW8yJrOjdqzwJq087HLaqoBaFEYjBPI4zzcZphQ-jf2xxDSQvKL8rUqNqmivXNowdcxvQcb3G-eDYHZhDJz9Nrekot6XqLzHKzzTxo1Tn2bQH26zI40Je9ca~rVb4uyv8hHLOqc3OETr71gd~DdFXxjMXgvNI41k-6LTNdg2eKw3~lvYlFDwV4UhQGJCvSi1njmuLP9u~bwWnJFjBeWBauP8idYWgCMdn0HOkQlMfPQf3UU~OAVO7arrpdDwUtGpVEoDjmvGFzSvk2wgCwXbgmbF3R3BmUPZZEN9BJKgQpkaVWAkcsD0g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Arizona House Government Committee returned Senate Bill 1256 with a due-pass recommendation after a lengthy discussion about the role and meaning of diversity, equity and inclusion programs in state employment and training.

Committee staff told members the bill \"prohibits state agencies, boards, commissions and departments from using diversity, equity and inclusion programs in hiring, training and promotion process of phase.\" Treasurer Kimberly Yee provided a written statement read into the record asserting that the Treasury hires and promotes based on \"individual skill, experience, and merit,\" and urged support so \"Arizonans deserve to know our state workers also served based on merit.\" A member noted the statement was \"duly noted and placed in the log.\"

Public and member discussion was lengthy. A member who identified themselves as opposing the bill said the measure was unnecessary because \"we already have\" state statutes that prohibit hiring a less-qualified individual over a better-qualified individual because of protected characteristics and prohibit use of public funds for training that \"presents any form of blame or judgment on the basis of race, ethnicity.\" Another public commenter, who identified as Noah James Martin, urged the committee to consider personal experiences and the value of learning from people with different identities.

Several members spoke at length about the meaning and history of DEI in education and government. One lawmaker said, \"When I say the Pledge of Allegiance and I say Justice for all, to me justice is another word for DEI.\" Another member said the bill was \"wholly unnecessary\" because existing statutes address hiring practices; others said DEI training programs have sometimes produced backlash and questioned their effectiveness. Committee members emphasized the emotional nature of the topic and the need for continued conversation. After discussion, the committee approved the bill by a 4–3 vote.

Votes at a glance: SB 1256 — due pass recommendation; yeas 4, nays 3.

The committee chair and members suggested continued intersession work to explore the topic further even as the bill proceeds to the next legislative steps.","Senate Bill 1256, which would prohibit state agencies from using diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs in hiring, training, or promotion, received a due-pass recommendation after an extended committee debate that included a written statement from State Treasurer Kimberly Yee and multiple members' personal testimony.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6099084,"Committee returns SB 1092 proposing ban on vehicle‑miles‑traveled goals and VMT fees",111,489000,600000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2821518-7ca6fac2215a3f779dc6756ae0ea0ab1&start=489&end=600","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2821518-7ca6fac2215a3f779dc6756ae0ea0ab1/thumbnail_489000.jpg","/articles/6099084/Arizona/Committee-returns-SB-1092-proposing-ban-on-vehiclemilestraveled-goals-and-VMT-fees","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6099084-1c65b0470a3664a08d4bb30c67c3ec78/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157057&Signature=BeDc7meEUkU07QA~alSEx-cOIamcRD5Q7-T4Zi-zuFtgCqb0m1z~64OV5nwOOaOuHYo-2T~e2NdxSRT5S9Excy47RlX-6Kxr90GU7lodD7ZC2D~CueuNkwTAC~yKt0gz0loAb4Akw39TfHhPKjdd6zbGpiQ76fBKOosUryrOcTikGGZ88jO1H5kDaFUawSY1QwNQSOaok84Yl8eQFPE-yIOLkSnonWkZ6tHiPwh38v~0lBun~BACwM1b24-g~9VbArFfYOyRpMMUdthpXW1Ux~UJ~1H1p08Q23J42QRihAAEdpPbWBVmrD~Df-htLJ9p0cmc3tlWXfXB61fBQyOlyw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Arizona House Government Committee voted to give Senate Bill 1092 a due-pass recommendation after staff described the bill's scope and members held no extended debate.

Committee staff summarized SB 10 92 as prohibiting, with exceptions, \"Arizona and its political subdivisions from considering or establishing vehicle miles of travel reduction goals, maintaining a record of a person's vehicle miles of travel, and from imposing or collecting a tax or fee based on vehicle miles of travel.\" Staff said there were no amendments at the hearing and no witnesses appeared in support or opposition.

Committee members asked no substantive questions and no public testimony was recorded. The committee returned the bill with a 4–3 due-pass recommendation.

Votes at a glance: SB 1092 — due pass recommendation; yeas 4, nays 3.

The bill will proceed in the legislative process; the committee hearing record contains only the staff explanation and the roll call.","Senate Bill 1092, which would prohibit Arizona and political subdivisions from adopting vehicle-miles-traveled (VMT) reduction goals, tracking individual VMT, or imposing VMT-based taxes or fees, received a due-pass recommendation from the committee by a 4–3 vote.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6099088,"Committee gives SB 1088 due-pass after ACLU warns of broad immigration cooperation mandate",220,4000,224000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2821518-7ca6fac2215a3f779dc6756ae0ea0ab1&start=4&end=224","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2821518-7ca6fac2215a3f779dc6756ae0ea0ab1/thumbnail_4000.jpg","/articles/6099088/Arizona/Committee-gives-SB-1088-due-pass-after-ACLU-warns-of-broad-immigration-cooperation-mandate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6099088-f8a4637b1b131878d4d8279106865431/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157057&Signature=mWu6frBAuV69W7kqQWxzeGClyqMGemEF-cU~DqN24MtKWB8JMAheOyxNhCZF9cwZlMdEH9urrnvTdgr~USOq8lZGLjISIah4m~D2udz9mx49VftJ0lVTy17bLJDzVtC1ahcAyZTK8hCQZRL5y0soW0xhv-ijm8d8l4ELBze022h3WNuw56H64GTUrr0iWuXMcnOmlK7UJaAL138OJcG4HcLv5TgO~FhmiIClM4l7erxq3Ucg-oEDai1JFoxU-~B4H6mqN~UeHDKYQ3yugzitlCQKffAXeorACxLHvuDjj6UZZc~R7wz5TKF9cZMle2iOmjawJxkllyZTZ2rq7m6aSg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Arizona House Government Committee voted to give Senate Bill 1088 a due-pass recommendation after receiving testimony opposing the measure from the ACLU of Arizona.

The bill, as explained by committee staff, \"requires the state, state agencies, counties, and municipalities, including independent contractors of such entities to comply with federal immigration laws and cooperate with certain federal agencies.\" The measure also \"prescribes certain enforcement actions for noncompliance,\" staff said during the hearing.

No sponsor appeared. Noah Schram, testifying for the ACLU of Arizona, urged members to reject the bill, saying, \"The ACLU of Arizona urges members to vote no on SB 10 88. This bill presents several serious concerns that threaten both individual rights and the proper functioning of state and local government.\" He told the committee the language could be read to require \"categorical unconditional cooperation with DHS, CBP, and ICE from all political subdivisions in Arizona,\" a scope he described as \"incredibly broad.\" Schram also warned the bill would allow \"any legislator to compel the attorney general to investigate a potential violation of the law, and would also allow any person to bring a private right of action,\" which he said could encourage frivolous litigation.

Members asked whether the bill would affect schools; one lawmaker asked whether immigration officials could be given \"carte blanche to enter schools or risk losing 10% of the funding.\" Schram replied that while federal authorities with a judicial warrant may enter, the state requirement could limit schools' ability to refuse ICE officers and thus \"meaningfully change a lot\" about how schools handle enforcement, with negative consequences for students, he said.

After the question period, the committee called the roll and returned the bill with a due-pass recommendation by a 4-to-3 vote.

Votes at a glance: SB 1088 — due pass recommendation; yeas 4, nays 3.

The bill will proceed to subsequent House steps; no sponsor-side presentation was made at this hearing.","The Arizona House Government Committee gave Senate Bill 1088 a due-pass recommendation after brief debate and testimony from the ACLU of Arizona warning the bill would require blanket cooperation with federal immigration agencies and could invite private litigation.","actionData","errors"]

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