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AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/11/2026 - House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections

Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections

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  • They had a previous rental property in the state of Arizona, approximately nine years ago.
  • We updated requests over the years.
  • Has lived in Africa 20 years, but gets a ballot to his home every year. Not a glitch.
  • No, I don't know that, but I do know last year we had a bill for a year before last where Mr.
  • The large taking of land that occurred in Arizona and Utah two years ago, or three years ago now, under
Summary: The Committee on Federal and Military Affairs and Elections heard a lengthy presentation on an investigative referral concerning alleged voter registration anomalies in Arizona from March 2023 onward. The chair described examples involving out-of-state residents, deceased registrants, military voters, duplicate or mismatched registrations, and registrations tied to Service Arizona, ACCESS, third-party vendors, and NGOs. Members also discussed alleged mismatches between county recorder data and Secretary of State reports, possible issues with automatic voter registration, and concerns about public records compliance. At the end of the presentation, members were asked whether they wanted to sign onto a criminal referral to the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice; several declined, while others agreed, and the committee proceeded after correcting a signature-block issue. The committee then considered Senate Bill 1259, which would allow certain protected individuals to use an alternate mailing address and attest to their residential address on candidate and financial disclosure filings. After questions about residency verification and confidentiality, the bill received a do pass recommendation by a 6-1 vote. Senate Bill 1281, dealing with state land department procedures for covered federal designations and notification of land takings, was heard next; after opposition testimony from the Sierra Club Grand Canyon Chapter, it passed 4-3. Senate Bill 1037, concerning election equipment security and internet connectivity, drew substantial debate. A Marquez strike-everything amendment that would have shifted the bill toward voting centers, ERIC participation, early voting changes, and election funding failed on a 4-3 vote. The underlying bill then failed to receive a do pass recommendation on a 3-3-1 vote. Finally, Senate Bill 1040, which would make voter registration rolls publicly accessible online and downloadable, passed 4-3 after questions about what information would remain redacted and concerns about public access to voter data.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee Feb 11th, 2026

Judiciary

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  • <00:15:12.079> old My son had just turned 17 years old My son had just turned 17 years old
  • national sheriff of the year, I believe. national sheriff of the year, I believe.
  • And um after serving 22 years, he was granted parole and then 8 years of success on parole.
  • . year. year.
  • sent notices over years. sent notices over years.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee Jan 28th, 2026

Boards, Agencies and Commissions

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  • <00:05:39.680> of February following the sixth year of February following the sixth year of
  • So, that's a two-year renewal.
  • So, that's a two-year renewal. of 2028. So, that's a two-year renewal.
  • It's a two-year suggested improvements. It's a two-year suggested renewal. renewal. renewal.
  • /c><00:19:00.559> did<00:19:00.720> review year, the next year they did review year, the
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Education Policy Committee 3/18/25

Education Policy

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  • year later into June.
  • based on their own local needs.
  • <00:07:05.479> local the school year based on their own local the school year based on their
  • Even two years—if you let it go for two years, we're done. And I don't want that.
  • Now, we've had this law for over 25 years. Labor Day is really late this year.
Bills: HF1124, HF1457, HF1803
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Agriculture and Forestry Committee Feb 5th, 2026

Agriculture and Forestry

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  • regulations based on old 1970s and 1990 regulations based on old 1970s and 1990 science<00:13:09.839>
  • The only tool out there is risk-based science.
  • The only tool out there is risk-based science.
  • of legislation with the science-based of legislation with the science-based evidence<00:21:45.760
  • <00:22:00.720> ago<00:22:01.039> when of years ago when of years ago when there<00:
Bills: SB71, SB71
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • reporting issues in a particular year. reporting issues in a particular year.
  • Each page contains trend data for the previous year and up to 10 years of data.
  • that year relevant to looking at 10-year that year relevant to looking at 10-year state<00:41:03.920
  • in that year. in that year.
  • across<00:50:37.280> 10<00:50:37.520> years this across 10 years this across 10 years
Summary: The subcommittee opened its first meeting with roll call and procedural business, including elections of co-chairs. The House elected Representative Truett as House co-chair, and the Senate elected Senator Denine as Senate co-chair. After the organizational votes, the committee heard the Office of Educational Accountability’s annual report, beginning with Brian Jones and Deborah Nelson describing OEA’s investigations and research divisions and recent staffing turnover. On the investigations side, OEA said it handled complaints only when submitted in writing and generally opened cases only when it had enough facts to evaluate. Jones reported complaint volume declined from 805 in 2023 to 738 in 2024, with 325 in the first half of the current year. He outlined the kinds of matters OEA investigates, including school-based council issues, open meetings, board eligibility, nepotism, conflicts of interest, certification, activity funds, and surplus property, while noting that routine personnel matters, bullying, child interviews, and cases tied to litigation are generally handled locally or referred elsewhere. He also said OEA refers special education, assessment/testing, discrimination, and serious misconduct matters to the appropriate agencies, and that he did not see a need for statutory changes to improve OEA’s work, though he said cases should move more quickly. The research division presentation focused on OEA’s district data profiles and annual research agenda. Nelson explained that OEA reviews KDE-reported data and underlying datasets to verify accuracy, analyze trends, and produce reports for the General Assembly. She highlighted 2024 publications on district governance models and student achievement, and said this year’s agenda includes district data profiles, student discipline analysis, and a review of early childhood regional training centers. She also noted OEA received an NCSL notable document award for its 2023 staffing shortages report, its 10th such award. Sabrina Smith then walked through the district data profiles, which compile demographic, staffing, finance, and performance data for all 171 districts, plus statewide and comparative data. She noted changes in the report format, the continued availability of an online interactive version, and several trends: adjusted average daily attendance declined statewide from 2015 to 2024; the counselor-to-student ratio has improved but has not yet reached the statutory goal of one counselor per 250 students; the share of teachers moving from rank three to rank two has declined; special education identification has risen from 13% to 16%; and starting teacher salaries vary widely by district, with Kentucky’s average starting salary around $40,000 ranking near the bottom compared with surrounding states and the nation. Members asked about the history of the research division and whether the paper copies of the district profiles would continue, and staff said the printed versions would continue unless legislators asked otherwise.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Criminal Jurisprudence Apr 15th, 2025

Criminal Jurisprudence

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  • to eight years consecutively.
  • Just last year, Mr. Spencer was exonerated after spending 34 years in TDCJ.
  • A 16-year-old sentenced to 40 years may not see the possibility of freedom until age 56.
  • I served 27 years on a 50-year sentence for a crime committed as a 17-year-old.
  • it at 40 years.
Bills: HB200