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• chair.
• It simply would require a precinct chair. ...of a precinct chair. This is a very simple bill.
• It simply would require precinct chair applicants to include their email addresses, phone numbers, or
• The chair laid out House Bill 67 by Representative De Ayala, and the Chair recognizes Senator Burdett
• Chair calls Rob Corp.

Bills: HB668, HB677, HB766, HB3133, SB3070

Keywords: HB 668, Texas, handgun license, license to carry, LTC, concealed carry, open carry, firearm permit, gun license renewal, public safety, Department of Public Safety, DPS, Government Code Section 411.185, renewal fee, handgun permit, Second Amendment, carry permit, firearms regulation, HB 677, Texas Election Code

Summary: The committee met to hear several bills, beginning with House Bill 766, which would require precinct chair applicants to provide an email address, phone number, or both on their applications while keeping that contact information confidential. No one testified for or against the bill, and it was left pending. House Bill 677, a companion to a previously approved Senate bill, would bar county election administrators from simultaneously holding another office or position appointed by an elected official; it also drew no public testimony and was left pending. Members then heard House Bill 3133, which would add explicit deepfake material to the list of content social media platforms must handle through complaint systems, including prompt acknowledgment, investigation, and status updates. Senators discussed concerns about how platforms would verify whether reported content was actually a deepfake, and the sponsor indicated the bill may be held pending while federal law on the subject is reviewed. House Bill 668 would create a one-year grace period for renewing an expired Texas handgun license to carry, codifying an existing DPS practice; it also received no testimony and was left pending. The committee spent the most time on Senate Bill 3070, a major overhaul of the Texas Lottery system. The bill would move oversight from the Lottery Commission to TDLR, dissolve the commission, impose new restrictions on ticket sales and internet play, create a lottery advisory committee, increase transparency and audit requirements, and include a sunset review that could lead to abolishing the lottery if not continued by 2027. The author described the bill as a response to alleged misconduct and illegal practices by the commission, while a witness from the Christian Life Commission testified in favor, supporting changes to prize anonymity and other lottery restrictions. After testimony, the bill was left pending, and the committee recessed subject to the call of the chair.

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• The chair recognizes the Dean to explain House Bill 766. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr.
• chair.
• This is a very simple bill; it simply would ...require precinct chair applicants to include their email
• The chair recognizes our colleague Senator Birdwell to explain the measure.
• The Chair calls Rob Corr.

Bills: HB668, HB677, HB766, HB3133, SB3070

Keywords: HB 668, Texas, handgun license, license to carry, LTC, concealed carry, open carry, firearm permit, gun license renewal, public safety, Department of Public Safety, DPS, Government Code Section 411.185, renewal fee, handgun permit, Second Amendment, carry permit, firearms regulation, HB 677, Texas Election Code

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• From precinct chairs, nearly 20% of them had no contact information.
• Because I think a precinct chair is elected.
• So, in a precinct chair race, it's a small, small little race here that we're taking.
• So I'm a precinct chair.
• If I resign as precinct chair, I will pass that email address on to the person who was.

Bills: HB569, HB766, HB1638, HB2316, HB2773, HB2785, HB3113, HB3709, HB3775, HB4275

Keywords: early voting, ballot correction, voting rights, election integrity, mail-in voting, voter notification, HB 766, precinct chair, precinct chair candidate, ballot application, Texas Election Code, Section 172.021, election administration, candidate filing, party precinct chair, county party, political party office, email address, telephone number, confidential candidate information

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• Chair, does... Mr. Chair, do have some questions. This is Mr.
• Chair, I could... Madam Chair, I don't know who that is. Well, tracking.
• Vice Chair, please move House Bill 2805. Thank you, Madam Chair.
• Chair, may I explain my vote? Please do, sir. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• Chair?

Bills: HB2424, HB2608, HB2775, HB2805, HB2908

Keywords: Arizona political parties, precinct committeeman, precinct committeemen, proxy voting, party bylaws, county committee, state committee, qualified elector, election administration, political party rules, precinct representation, adjoining precinct, county party meeting, proxy attestation, notary public, witnesses, transitional housing, military veterans, grant program, housing services

Summary: The committee first heard HB 2908, which would impose criminal penalties on faithless Arizona Article V convention delegates, require delegates to take an oath, and direct the legislature and governor to ratify any approved amendment through the normal legislative process. The sponsor argued the bill adds guardrails to any future convention, while Common Cause Arizona opposed it as ineffective and insufficient to prevent a runaway convention. After debate about whether the bill could meaningfully constrain delegates, the committee voted 5-2 to return HB 2908 with a do pass recommendation. The committee then considered HB 2608, a veterans housing measure creating a military transitional housing grant program at the Arizona Department of Housing with a $7 million General Fund appropriation in FY 2027 and changes to the military transitional housing fund. Testimony focused on revisions to the bill, including limiting use of funds to new construction and requiring veteran-led or veteran-managed organizations. Several members said the bill was too similar to prior versions and had not gone through the Veterans Caucus process. On a motion to table, the committee voted to lay HB 2608 on the table. After a recess, the committee took up HB 2805, as amended, which creates a secure online portal for nomination petition signatures for local governing board candidates and related election administration changes. The sponsor said the bill was intended to give school board candidates and other local candidates equal access to the state’s electronic signature system, while members debated whether requiring candidates to declare party affiliation would undermine nonpartisan races. The Gillette amendment was adopted, and the committee then voted 5-2 to return HB 2805 as amended with a do pass recommendation. Finally, the committee heard HB 2775, which would bar the state and its subdivisions from using state assets or money to implement or enforce rules, taxes, or policies of international organizations, and would add restrictions on Arizona public universities’ dealings with certain foreign entities. Members discussed a proposed amendment to create oversight of foreign funding at Arizona State University and the Board of Regents, but raised concerns about rulemaking authority and constitutional issues. The committee ultimately voted to hold HB 2775 for further work, and then adjourned.

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• Chair, Mr.
• Chair.
• Chair.
• Chairman and Senator Kavanaugh, both Apache and Pinal use a precinct system. That's correct. Chair.
• May I, Chair?

Bills: HB2006, HB2085, HB2109, HB2167, HB2205, HB2410, HCR2016

Keywords: sample ballots, elections, primary election, general election, mailing deadline, ballot mailing, county election officials, board of supervisors, secretary of state, early voting list, election administration, voter information, postal service, USPS processing center, city elections, town elections, special district elections, Arizona election law, ballot proofing, party chair

Summary: The Judiciary and Elections Committee approved the minutes from February 18, February 20, and March 4, 2026, and then took up several election and traffic-related measures. House Bill 2006, which would require counties without a USPS processing and distribution center to mail printed sample ballots 14 days before an election instead of 11, was explained as a way to allow more time for mail delivery in affected counties. The Association of Counties supported the bill, and after brief discussion it passed on a 7-0 vote. House Bill 2109, dealing with hands-free driving penalties, drew extensive debate. The bill would raise penalties for repeat violations, add a penalty when a violation results in a motorcycle crash, and expand the prohibition to watching, recording, or streaming video on a device while driving. Two amendments were offered to remove the citation ban and to strike the “records” language, but members and witnesses raised concerns that the remaining video-streaming language was vague and could unintentionally affect dash cams, rear cameras, CarPlay, navigation, rideshare safety cameras, and other in-vehicle systems. After robust discussion, the committee held the bill without prejudice to allow a stakeholder meeting and possible revision. House Bill 2167, which would impose liability on the Attorney General for damages when a public nuisance or consumer fraud action is dismissed or found meritless under certain conditions, received divided testimony. Supporters argued it would curb overreach, while opponents said it would interfere with the AG’s ability to protect Arizonans. The committee approved the bill 4-3. Finally, HCR 2016, a referral measure that would eliminate county vote centers and on-site early voting and impose a precinct cap of 2,500 registered voters, drew strong opposition from voting rights groups, county officials, and rural and Navajo Nation witnesses who warned it would increase confusion, provisional ballots, costs, and access barriers. The committee did not act on the resolution and instead held it without prejudice for further stakeholder discussions.

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• Chair, I would like to try to at least get some answers.
• I'm the board chair of 10,000 Women, Louisiana.
• Yeah, I chaired the Louis A.
• Chair, members of the committee, Bruce Riley would vote.
• Speaking about the specific precincts from 4351, 518, 5, 5,000. about the specific precincts from 4351

Bills: SB116, SB121, SB130, SB407

Keywords: redistricting, congressional districts, Louisiana, 2020 census, elections, precincts, voting, election, political representation, 2026 precincts, demographics, Louisiana congressional map, U.S. House, election districts, precinct shapefiles, Voting Districts, VTD, 2020 Census, 2026 Precinct Shapefiles, apportionment

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• Comments should be directed to the chair and relate to the bills before the committee today.
• Well, as chair of the committee, I have some very important questions that I would like to be addressed

Bills: SB116, SB121, SB130, SB407

Keywords: redistricting, congressional districts, Louisiana, 2020 census, elections, precincts, voting, election, political representation, 2026 precincts, demographics, Louisiana congressional map, U.S. House, election districts, precinct shapefiles, Voting Districts, VTD, 2020 Census, 2026 Precinct Shapefiles, apportionment

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVedQFuneWE, 2026-07-02T01:22:34+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Rep. Linda Ichiyama, Chair Rep. Stacelynn K.M. Eli, Vice Chair, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tj_EUzPtEGw, 2026-07-02T01:22:35+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Rep. Scott K. Saiki, Co-Chair Mr. Peter Ho, Co-Chair, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

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Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_Xm2LgZbVE, 2026-07-02T01:22:34+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, ACT 90 WORKING GROUP Senator Lorraine R. Inouye, Co-Chair Rep. David A. Tarnas, Co- Chair, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlwvcHukiWs, 2026-07-02T01:22:34+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, ACT 90 WORKING GROUP Senator Lorraine R. Inouye, Co-Chair Rep. David A. Tarnas, Co- Chair, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OBU8pWP51w, 2026-07-02T01:22:34+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, ACT 90 WORKING GROUP Senator Lorraine R. Inouye, Co-Chair Rep. David A. Tarnas, Co- Chair, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

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• chair.
• Chair, hears none. HB 827 is left pending. Hm The Chair lays out House Bill 932.
• Good morning, um, Chair and Vice Chair.
• Good morning, Chair Van Deaver, Vice Chair Campos, and members of the committee.
• Chair, Chair calls Luke Curry. Or make sure I ask him like we have. And Mr.

Bills: HB163, HB 296

Keywords: judicial liability, personal bond, felony offenses, judges, criminal justice reform, voter registration, election procedures, change of address, residence requirements, Texas Election Code, Texas election law, residence address, precinct voting, county move, same-county move, Election Code, registrar, statement of residence, polling place, local elections

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwbP5ruc2m4, 2026-07-02T01:22:35+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, INVESTIGATE COMPLIANCE WITH AUDIT NOS. 19-12 AND 21-01 Rep. Della Au Belatti, Chair Rep. Linda Ichiyama, Vice Chair, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

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Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hmzib5TbbFw, 2026-07-02T01:22:35+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, INVESTIGATE COMPLIANCE WITH AUDIT NOS. 19-12 AND 21-01 Rep. Della Au Belatti, Chair Rep. Linda Ichiyama, Vice Chair, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

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Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bR5ftMdqusk, 2026-07-02T01:22:35+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, COMPLIANCE WITH AUDIT NOS. 19-12 AND 21-01 Rep. Della Au Belatti, Chair Rep. Linda Ichiyama, Vice Chair, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47