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• There's also a project in Arizona called... It's the widening of U.S.
• Roadways in Arizona, and part of what we call the future Interstate 11 between Phoenix and Las Vegas.
• There's also the replacement of four bridges on Interstate 40 in northern Arizona that were not built
• And yet, for no fault of their own, these grant recipients in Arizona have had to wait several months
• You received for $561 million in the state of Arizona.

Keywords: surface transportation, infrastructure reauthorization, bipartisan collaboration, safety, federal programs, funding challenges, bureaucracy, transportation needs, critical projects, public testimony

Summary: The committee meeting focused on the development of the next surface transportation reauthorization bill. Discussions centered around key principles aimed at improving the safety and reliability of the transportation network, reforming federal programs for efficiency, and addressing the diverse transportation needs across various states. Members emphasized the importance of bipartisan collaboration to streamline processes, eliminate bureaucratic delays, and ensure timely funding for critical infrastructure projects. There were also notable conversations about specific projects and funding challenges, reflecting the urgency for action and commitment to modernizing America's infrastructure.

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• Arizona is the one where it has been in place for the longest.
• It was actually put by a ballot measure into law in Arizona in 2002, I believe.
• And so that requirement that documentary proof of citizenship be shown has been in place in Arizona.
• Arizona is the one where it has been in place for the longest.
• It was actually put by a ballot measure into law in Arizona in 2002, I believe.

Summary: The House State Government & Tribal Relations Committee held a virtual work session focused first on federal actions affecting elections. A representative from NCSL reviewed recent U.S. Supreme Court and pending cases, including a redistricting/Voting Rights Act case and a case on whether mailed ballots received after Election Day can be counted. She also discussed a Trump executive order directing USPS to draft mail-ballot rules, the federal SAVE system’s expanded use for voter list maintenance, DOJ requests for unredacted voter rolls, and reduced federal election-security support. Committee members asked about proof of citizenship requirements, whether DOJ requests are compulsory, and how federal election funding and grants may be changing. The Attorney General’s Office then described Washington’s litigation challenging two election-related executive orders and DOJ’s lawsuit seeking unredacted voter registration lists. State lawyers said courts have already enjoined parts of the executive orders, including documentary proof-of-citizenship requirements and voting-system changes, and have upheld Washington’s ballot-receipt deadlines so far. They said DOJ’s voter-roll demands have been rejected by multiple courts and that Washington’s position is that state law limits disclosure of sensitive voter data. Members asked about the legal basis for DOJ’s requests, the risk of immigration-enforcement use, and whether attestation on registration forms counts as proof of citizenship; the office said it does under state law and that no evidence of mass voter-fraud problems in Washington has been shown. Deputy Attorney General Todd Bowers then gave a broader overview of the Attorney General’s federal litigation, saying Washington has filed 61 cases since January 2025, often with other states, and has had notable success obtaining preliminary injunctions and favorable summary judgments. He highlighted cases involving election rules, environmental and energy disputes, public health funding, student loans, housing, and data privacy, and said many challenges involve executive-branch conditions added to congressionally appropriated funds. He also described a growing number of federal audits and inquiries directed at state agencies. Finally, Office of Equity Director Megan Matthews discussed how federal actions are affecting state and local equity work, community organizations, and public confidence. She said the office is coordinating more closely with the Attorney General, governor’s office, other agencies, and local governments through the immigration subcabinet, while also working on data privacy, Keep Washington Working compliance, and community outreach. Committee members asked about the office’s human-trafficking work and how it is encouraging agency compliance; Matthews said the focus is on clearer guidance, technical support, and consistent expectations across agencies. The committee adjourned after the presentations and questions.

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• SB 1522, Arizona tribal flag displays. SB 1523, appropriation, waterline project Granato.
• consideration the matter of the Governor's nomination to appoint James McCain as a member of the Arizona
• Your Committee on Education recommends the confirmation of James McCain for the Arizona Board of Regents
• SB 1620, Arizona Space Commission Board membership. MABS.

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• . >> For what purpose does the gentlelady from Arizona seek recognition?
• Arizona with excellence, discipline,<00:17:56.960> and<00:17:57.200> heart.
• Felicidades, and thank you for making Arizona proud.
• TSMC has invested over $200 billion in my home state of Arizona.
• TSMC has invested over $200 billion in my home state of Arizona.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, May 15, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Those projects span Arizona and Colorado. Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah.
• I'd rather, frankly, have it in New Mexico than I would in Arizona, insofar as my cooling costs in Los
• There are resources from the nuclear plant in Arizona that are contracted to New Mexico.
• Which they're building in Mesa, Arizona, and they expect to bring the first one here, I think in early
• These emphasize what Oklahoma, Arizona, and Texas are doing with their spaceports and their efforts to

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• Day as a state holiday in Arizona.
• Day as a state holiday in Arizona.
• Day as a state holiday in Arizona.
• Day as a state holiday in Arizona.
• Day as a state holiday in Arizona.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, June 26, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• just so incredibly inspiring by these students who are advocating for a better world, for a better Arizona
• SB 1412, Arizona Online Instruction, cost study. SB 1415, insurance, adjuster license, eligibility.
• of students from Apollo High School and Independence High School in my district, LD-24, as well as Arizona
• SB 1403, Workforce Arizona Council report. Government.

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• Arizona, Florida, and Utah. Arizona, Florida, and Utah.
• Next, let's look at Arizona.
• lower than Arizona. lower than Arizona. um<01:19:50.880> even<01:19:51.199> lower<
• demographic issues because both Arizona demographic issues because both Arizona and<01:23:08.000
• are in Arizona as well. are in Arizona as well. >> Sure.<01:23:29.120> Yeah.

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Summary: The meeting focused on school governance and a proposed shift in responsibilities related to SAU consolidation, with committee members first discussing how school board members and other local officials would be selected for future testimony. The main presentation came from the New Hampshire Association of School Principals, whose executive director Brady Belair and several principals argued that mandatory statewide administrative consolidation should be approached cautiously and that any consolidation should be voluntary and locally driven. They said anticipated savings may not materialize, citing possible higher personnel, transportation, and technology costs, and warned that forcing changes could create disruption without improving student outcomes. Principals testified that their jobs are already broad and demanding, centered on instructional leadership, student safety, staff supervision, family communication, and day-to-day crisis response. Kathleen Murphy of Amherst described working 60 to 70 hours a week and said principals spend substantial time coaching teachers, handling student issues, and supporting school climate; she said adding more administrative duties would compromise student learning and teacher growth. Adam Osborne of Bow Memorial School similarly described principals as daily problem-solvers who set school-level direction and create conditions for schools to thrive. The witnesses also emphasized that principals, superintendents, school boards, and business administrators have different training and responsibilities, and that specialized tasks such as special education compliance, FERPA/HIPAA issues, and labor matters require appropriate expertise. Committee members questioned the witnesses about overlap between superintendent and principal duties, the completeness of statutory responsibility lists, and whether some functions such as curriculum, discipline, hiring, and evaluation are shared. The principals acknowledged some overlap and collaboration, but said superintendents typically handle broader system-level, legal, and central-office responsibilities while principals focus on building-level leadership and teacher support. One member raised the earlier expectation that districts might move to a principal-plus-business-manager model, but the witnesses said that model did not develop as expected and that district structures vary widely. No votes or formal actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• Second, however, I will say that we have looked at other states, in particular Florida and Arizona.
• So you said that you did study... neighboring states and that you didn't see any decline in Arizona.
• My notes actually show that there was a decline in Arizona after the implementation of their universal
• Did you look carefully at Florida and Arizona, I believe? Yes, sir.
• Not knowing. exactly what we will eventually pass here and what they passed in Florida or in Arizona.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• water into Arizona.
• And Arizona doesn't fool around.
• We talked about the issues in the West, Arizona, California, and Nevada.
• bring water into Arizona.
• And Arizona doesn't fool around.

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• Also from the state of Arizona, thank you Mr.
• Chairman for recognizing the work Arizona has done in this regard.
• Swoboda from Arizona.
• Then Arizona came back and found a way to do it.
• Last year, voters in six states, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho.

Bills: SB16, SB76, SB310, SB311, SB396, SB505, SB827, SB964, SB1209, SB1210, SB1386, SB1470, SB2035, SJR37, SB 16

Keywords: voter registration, proof of citizenship, Election Code, criminal offenses, limited federal ballot, transportation, infrastructure, funding, public safety, state regulation, election, polling places, voter access, state oversight, electronic voting, voting, polling place, elections, countywide program, election integrity

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• Why I want to emphasize Minnesota and Arizona, as we know, is that many of us have visited some of these
• Institute in Arizona. Arizona has a thriving medical community and health care community.
• Physician shortages are as much in places that don't have caps, like Arizona, as an example.
• While I understand, You can make that argument, but just the fact that there's no caps in Arizona and
• These are just the states around us: Arizona had an increase of 43%.

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• You also said that Arizona, Colorado, and Texas do not have the PCF.
• Arizona actually does not have a cap, and Texas has a cap of 250,000.
• New Mexico is a PCF provider, and Arizona, Colorado, and Texas are not.
• Someone said earlier, what's the relevance of Arizona? of Colorado and Texas on here.
• My sister and my daughter have now started going to Arizona to see specialists.

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• This is a report of your violation to the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division.
• Well, I haven't driven or parked in Arizona in certainly... Parking citation final notice.
• This is a report of your violation to the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division.
• Well, I haven't driven or parked in Arizona in certainly...
• Well, I haven't driven or parked in Arizona in certainly five years, maybe ever.

Summary: A joint House-Senate Insurance and Commerce meeting focused on the growing threat of financial fraud in Arkansas, with members and witnesses describing scams targeting seniors, small businesses, and working families. The committee first approved the November 3, 2025 minutes, then heard from the Arkansas Bankers Association, the American Bankers Association, banks, the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division, the Arkansas Mortgage Bankers Association, the State Bank and Securities Department, the Insurance Department, and AARP. Witnesses described common schemes including spoofed bank calls and texts, government imposter scams, romance and investment scams, business email compromise, fake job postings, gift card scams, check fraud, wire fraud, reverse mortgage scams, identity theft, and insurance fraud. Several witnesses emphasized that cryptocurrency kiosks and crypto transfers make recovery difficult or impossible, and that artificial intelligence is making scams more convincing and scalable. Witnesses repeatedly stressed education, verification, and coordination among banks, law enforcement, regulators, and consumers. Bank and mortgage representatives urged consumers to slow down, independently verify wire instructions, avoid clicking unexpected links, use tap-to-pay rather than chip or swipe when possible, and never share account credentials or one-time codes. The Attorney General’s office said it investigates consumer complaints, mediates disputes, works with social media platforms to remove scam ads, and recently created a Financial Fraud Task Force with bankers and other stakeholders. The State Bank and Securities Commissioner highlighted the Safe AR Act, the state’s crypto kiosk framework, and fraud education efforts such as “fraud bingo,” while the Insurance Department described its law-enforcement role and a range of insurance-related fraud schemes it prosecutes. AARP said fraud is widespread and underreported, especially among older adults. Members asked about reporting scams, how losses are handled, whether tap is safer than chip, how crypto fraud works, whether Arkansas has model legislation to address telecom and social media impersonation, and how local law enforcement and state agencies coordinate investigations. Witnesses said banks generally absorb much of the financial loss under federal rules, while consumers bear the inconvenience and account changes. Several witnesses said Arkansas should consider additional legislation to hold telecom companies and social media platforms accountable for spoofed caller IDs and impersonation ads, and one witness said a federal Scam Act is moving in Congress. No additional votes or formal actions were taken beyond approval of the minutes, but witnesses agreed to share consumer education materials and model legislation with committee staff.

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• I also asked about the Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act.
• I'm also committed to working with the Arizona Department of Energy to talk about creative solutions
• So will you commit to visiting Arizona and working together on fast deployment of SMRs, including the
• Behr, Arizona is home and thank you again for also speaking to me yesterday.
• It's an enormous economic driver for northern Arizona.

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• In Arizona, they have a 15% goal by 2025.
• It's going to go to California and Arizona.
• Maybe we learn from Texas's example, maybe we learn from Arizona.
• That stays in the state of New Mexico, and how much goes elsewhere, I believe Arizona and California
• I read about it, and I do know there is a place in Arizona that's in business, and their sole business

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• Native American communities in rural Arizona have borne the steepest cost of these failures.
• Native American communities in rural Arizona have borne the steepest cost of these failures.
• Arizona Medicaid members, particularly those seeking behavioral health treatment, recovery services,
• Madam Chair, members, we have contractual relationships with Arizona State and with a consulting firm
• What has Access identified as the root cause of the ghost networks in Arizona, and what is the agency's

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• It's called the MAX system from Arizona.
• It's called the MAX system from Arizona.
• It's called the MAX system from Arizona.
• It's called the MAX system from Arizona. It's called the MAX system from Arizona.
• average weight time in a DMV in Arizona average weight time in a DMV in Arizona is<01:07:24.319>

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1588, which would establish a Department of Transportation noise detection program using cameras to enforce noise control laws. DOT supported the measure and said it is already piloting the technology at eight locations, with about 10 sites costing roughly $2 million to $2.5 million to install and operate. The Department of Health said it was willing to work with DOT but noted its current regulations are not designed for vehicular noise sources and that the bill may need clearer standards to be enforceable. Members raised concerns about the lack of a specific decibel threshold and whether the system could accurately identify the source of noise; DOT said the pilot can pinpoint vehicles and that the program would align with existing health standards, but no final number was identified during the hearing. The committee then heard HB 1696, which lowers the minimum age for a commercial driver’s license from 19 to 18 and removes a restriction tied to vehicle category, while requiring DOT rule changes. DOT, the City and County of Honolulu, the Hawaii Transportation Association, Teamsters Local 996, and other stakeholders testified in support. The Hawaii Transportation Association suggested adding a training requirement for drivers ages 18 to 20, proposing at least 320 hours of employer training and recordkeeping. Members sought clarification that the bill would apply to intrastate, not interstate, licensing. For HB 233, the committee considered a measure authorizing DOT to designate airport special district zones statewide to prevent unauthorized access and improve security. DOT and the City and County of Honolulu supported the bill, explaining that defined boundaries would help law enforcement address trespassing, disruptions, fires, theft, harassment, and other incidents around airports and terminals; DOT said commercial airports are ready to implement the proposal, while some general aviation sites would need further work. Members asked about the scope of the boundaries, existing enforcement, and whether the measure would cover state-owned or non-state parcels near airports. The committee also heard HB 2332, which renames the Harbors Division as the Commercial Ports Division and distinguishes “harbor” from “port” in statute. DOT, the Maritime Group, and harbor users supported the bill, saying the change would reduce confusion between commercial cargo/cruise facilities and recreational small boat harbors, and could help with clarity and possibly federal grant competitiveness. Members asked about impacts on small boat harbors and cruise activity, and DOT explained that the bill is aimed at purpose-built commercial ports, not recreational facilities. The committee also took testimony on HB 2283, which clarifies DOT’s consultative role with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs in setting port pilotage standards and requirements. DOT, DCCA, Matson, the Hawaii Pilots Association, and others supported the measure, saying it would improve coordination and ensure pilot licensing standards reflect operational realities in the harbors. Finally, after a recess, the committee heard HB 2217, which would allow driver’s permits, licenses, and ID cards to include a notation for a non-apparent disability. The Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities opposed the bill as drafted, saying voluntary alternatives such as Smart 911 may be better and that the category is too broad. The Attorney General’s office supported the intent but recommended limiting the notation to medically recognized, specifically defined conditions so agencies can train personnel and avoid confusion or escalation.

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• , minutes to the gentleman from Arizona, minutes to the gentleman from Arizona, distinguished<04:
• <04:55:16.718> for<04:55:16.878> these states like Arizona for these states like Arizona
• to recognize the gentleman from Arizona to recognize the gentleman from Arizona for<06:19:55.760
• For Arizona, Arizona, Arizona, we<06:20:59.520> were<06:20:59.760> one<06:20:59.920>
• Arizona, 10,000 of his constituents will Arizona, 10,000 of his constituents will face<06:23:23.040><

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• House Concurrent Resolution 2040, subject to voter approval, amends the Arizona Constitution to prohibit
• House Concurrent Resolution 2048 amends the Arizona Constitution to withhold outlined elected state officer
• members, just to be clear, the legislative intent in this measure here makes clear that the voters of Arizona

Summary: In caucus, members discussed two bills they expected to move to the floor, with the chair noting they needed 31 votes and also had nine additional bills to handle later. The first measure, HCR 2040, would amend the Arizona Constitution to bar school districts from using public money or resources to support labor organizations or conduct union activities during working hours; the Senate amendment also bars the state and political subdivisions from negotiating certain labor terms with unions while affirming employees’ right to negotiate their own terms. The bill’s sponsor concurred and argued it simply prevents taxpayer dollars from subsidizing a private organization. The second measure, HCR 2048, originally dealt with withholding elected state officers’ salaries until a budget is enacted, but the Senate replaced it with a strike-everything amendment focused on protecting scholarship accounts for children of military families. Staff explained the amended version would prohibit the state from confiscating money from those accounts under specified conditions, void any conflicting future law or voter-approved measure, and prevent severability of violating provisions. The sponsor strongly concurred, saying the measure was intended to stop harmful provisions, including a proposed anti-ESA ballot initiative, from affecting military families. No formal votes were taken in the caucus transcript, and members indicated they would go to the floor to pass the bills with limited discussion. The meeting ended with the chair adjourned the caucus.