Rapid Response Team Call to Action 120426 – 0700
Distribution: Please forward this to all like minded individuals in your contact list
When I mentioned in yesterday’s update that SB1507 and SB1275 should be going to the full house soon for a final vote, I had no information as to how soon. Is today soon enough?
BILL #
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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STATUS
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ACTION
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SB1507
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PROHIBITS IMPLEMENTATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS RIO DECLARATION (AGENDA 21)
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VOTE BY THE FULL HOUSE
THURSDAY 4/26
(TODAY)
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CONTACT ALL REPRESENTATIVES AND REQUEST A YES VOTE
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SB1275
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TRUTH IN SPENDING BILL. FORCES THE LEGISLATURE TO DISCLOSE CERTAIN SPENDING INCREASES.
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VOTE BY THE FULL HOUSE
THURSDAY 4/26
(TODAY)
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CONTACT ALL REPRESENTATIVES AND REQUEST A YES VOTE
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NOTE: Most of us have the capability to e blast all representatives with a single message, and contacting all representatives will be the easiest way to go. But those who do not have that capability yet, will have to pick and choose which representatives to contact. In the latter case, a good way to pick would be to follow the following advice sent by the Bartons and forwarded by Joy. Even though this material deals only with SB1507, it is applicable to SB1275 as well.
This link is to the bill, SB1507 which prohibits Arizona from participating in Agenda 21. The table below is the current Pachyderm Ratings of our House of Representatives.
ANY member with a rating below 75 must be encouraged to vote YES when SB1507 is voted on in the 3rd and final reading! This is the last vote to get this bill to Governor Brewer!
THE VOTE WILL BE CLOSE. 20 HOUSE DEMOCRATS WILL VOTE ‘NO’ AND 20 HOUSE REPUBLICANS WILL VOTE ‘YES’ LEAVING A 10 VOTE MARGIN NEEDED TO PASS. LOOK AT THE BELOW LIST AND MAKE SURE YOUR REPRESENTATIVE VOTES YES.
CONTACT INFO FOR REPRESENTATIVES CAN BE FOUND AT http://www.azleg.gov/MemberRoster.asp?Body=H
Representatives
Rank
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Legislator
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Leg Dist
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Latest Grade
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Group
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1
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Carl Seel
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6
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95.8
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Reagan Republican
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2
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Debbie Lesko
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9
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95.8
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Reagan Republican
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3
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Justin Olson
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19
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95.3
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Reagan Republican
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4
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Phil Lovas
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4
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93.8
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Reagan Republican
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5
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Justin Pierce
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19
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93.5
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Reagan Republican
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6
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Brenda Barton
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5
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91.3
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Reagan Republican
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7
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Michelle Ugenti
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8
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91.3
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Reagan Republican
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8
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Steve B. Montenegro
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12
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91.0
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Reagan Republican
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9
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Eddie Farnsworth
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22
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89.9
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Pro-Freedom Republican
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10
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Steve Court
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18
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87.9
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Pro-Freedom Republican
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11
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John Kavanagh
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8
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87.6
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Pro-Freedom Republican
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12
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Chester Crandell
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5
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85.1
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Pro-Freedom Republican
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13
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David Gowan
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30
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84.8
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Pro-Freedom Republican
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14
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Rick Gray
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9
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84.6
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Pro-Freedom Republican
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15
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David Burnell Smith
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7
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84.2
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Pro-Freedom Republican
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16
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Javan “J.D.” Mesnard
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21
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84.0
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Pro-Freedom Republican
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17
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Tom Forese
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21
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83.2
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Pro-Freedom Republican
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18
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Jerry Weiers
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12
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82.6
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Pro-Freedom Republican
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19
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Jack W. Harper
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4
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82.0
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Pro-Freedom Republican
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20
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Terri Proud
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26
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81.5
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Pro-Freedom Republican
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21
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Jeff Dial
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20
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80.4
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Pro-Freedom Republican
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22
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Kimberly Yee
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10
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80.3
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Pro-Freedom Republican
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23
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Karen Fann
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1
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79.7
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Republican
|
24
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Andy Tobin
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1
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79.1
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Republican
|
25
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David W. Stevens
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25
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76.5
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Republican
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26
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Nancy McLain
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3
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76.4
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Republican
|
27
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Frank Pratt
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23
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74.9
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Republican
|
28
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Ted Vogt
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30
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74.9
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Republican
|
29
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Doris Goodale
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3
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74.3
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Republican
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30
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Bob Robson
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20
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73.6
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Republican
|
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Dated April 25, 2012
Rapid Response Team Status Report 120425 – 1915
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This week, for a change, we have some good news coming out of the legislature. Several bills that we are tracking have advanced. Here are the latest results:
(Click bill number to obtain full details.)
BILL #
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
(Very Basic Summary)
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STATUS REPORT
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COMMENTS
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HB2800
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PROHIBITS PUBLIC FUNDING OF ABORTIONS. APPLIES ONLY TO NON-FEDERALLY QUALIFIED ABORTIONS
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PASSED SENATE
18-8-4
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BACK TO HOUSE
FOR CONCURRENCE
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HB2625
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ALLOWS RELIGIOUSLY AFFILIATED EMPLOYERS TO SKIP INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR ABORTION AND CONTRACEPTIVE Rx
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PASSED SENATE FINAL VOTE
19-9-2
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SHOULD GO TO GOVERNOR SOON
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SB1275
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TRUTH IN SPENDING BILL. FORCES THE LEGISLATURE TO DISCLOSE CERTAIN SPENDING INCREASES.
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PASSED HOUSE COW
DPA
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SHOULD GO TO FULL HOUSE SOON
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SB1182
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PROHIBITS STATE HELP IN IMPLEMENTING SECTIONS 1021 AND 1022 OF THE NDAA
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PASSED SENATE FINAL VOTE
20-8-2
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SHOULD GO TO GOVERNOR SOON
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SB1332
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DEMANDS THAT THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RETURNS MOST FEDERAL LANDS BACK TO THE STATE
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PASSED SENATE FINAL VOTE
19-9-2
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SHOULD GO TO GOVERNOR SOON
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SB1507
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PROHIBITS IMPLEMENTATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS RIO DECLARATION (AGENDA 21)
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PASSED HOUSE COW
DPA
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SHOULD GO TO FULL HOUSE SOON
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HCR2004
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REAFFIRMS STATE SOVEREIGNTY. IF PASSED, IT WILL GO TO A VOTE OF THE PEOPLE
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FAILED IN SENATE
14-14-2
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WILL HAVE RE-VOTE SOON
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More on HCR2004:
We have not requested action on this bill because it has been moving along nicely. Since passing this bill will do nothing but put it to a vote of the people, there should not have been any major opposition, and there wasn’t. But surprisingly it failed in the senate yesterday. We would like this bill passed so that the people can decide on this question of state sovereignty. It should be coming up for a second vote as early as tomorrow or Monday. We would like to contact the borderline senators and ask them to vote yes on this bill. Here are the 5 senators we would like contacted:
Date: April 23, 2012 6:14:00 PM MST
Rapid Response Team Call to Action 120423 – 1505
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OK folks, the break is over. It was a very short break, but new information has surfaced indicating it is time again to call on hard-working, dedicated individuals to make their voices known regarding some important legislation.
A few days ago we had a massive response that pushed HB2826 over the top. We need to do the same for the three bills listed in this message. We need to melt their phone lines and crash their e mail servers.
Word of caution, of the four legislators listed, three (Reps. Lesko, Court, and Montenegro) are the “good guys”, so be careful how you phrase your requests. The only real obstacle is Speaker Tobin. We know why he is obstructing this legislature but it would be counterproductive to remind him of that. We just need to make sure he knows that there is wide support for these bills.
For full information on any of these bills, just click on the bill number.
BILL #
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
(Very Basic Summary)
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STATUS REPORT
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SUGGESTED ACTION
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HB2103
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PUBLIC EMPLOYEES PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS TO BE RENEWED ANNUALLY INSTEAD OF BEING PERMANENT
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PASSED IN SENATE. SEND BACK TO HOUSE WITH RECOMMENDATION FOR CONCURRENCE
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CONTACT HOUSE LEADERS AND REQUEST THAT THIS BILL BE BROUGHT UP FOR A VOTE BY THE FULL HOUSE MEMBERSHIP
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SB1083
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ESTABLISHES AND FUNDS THE AZ STATE GUARD (NOW THE AZ SPECIAL MISSIONS UNIT)
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PASSED SENATE; PASSED HOUSE COMMITTEES; AWAITING ACTION IN THE FULL HOUSE
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DITTO
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SB1507
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PROHIBITS IMPLEMENTATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS RIO DECLARATION (AGENDA 21)
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PASSED SENATE; PASSED HOUSE COMMITTEES; AWAITING ACTION IN FULL HOUSE
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DITTO
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Contact Information:
If you can contact only one legislator, please make sure it is Speaker Tobin. On e mails, make sure that the subject line includes the bill number and a statement of support, for example, “Yes on SB1083”. Same thing if you leave a phone message. However, if you wish to elaborate more, here are some very basic talking points:
HB2103: Even though this is a right to work state and union members can leave any time they want, the current system makes it very difficult for them to do so. This is a pro rank & file bill.
SB1083: We can no longer wait nor can we afford to have cross border criminal activity to go unchecked. This illegal activity threatens the safety and protection of the citizens of this great state. We must act now to protect our citizens, which is after all, the number one duty of government.
SB1502: Unfortunately, there are too many Washington politicians that want to surrender control of our lives to the United Nations, especially in the area of wacko environmentalism. We can not allow that to happen in Arizona.
Date: April 22, 2012 3:50:54 PM MST
Rapid Response Team Status Report 120422 – 1500
We passed the 100th day of the legislative session and so far there is no adjournment date in sight. Because of the budget negotiations, and the governor’s absence from the state, legislative action has ground to a halt. We will issue requests for action when and if any of our priority bills come up for a vote or is sent to the governor. In the meantime, sit back, relax, and enjoy the lull in the action.
Here is the latest on some of the more interesting bills we are tracking:
BILL #
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
(Very Basic Summary)
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STATUS REPORT
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COMMENTS
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PUBLIC EMPLOYEES PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS TO BE RENEWED ANNUALLY INSTEAD OF BEING PERMANENT
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PASSED IN SENATE. SEND BACK TO HOUSE WITH RECOMMENDATION FOR CONCURRENCE
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REQUIRES CANDIDATES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE TO PROVE THEY ARE QUALIFIED
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PASSED HOUSE
KILLED BY SEN. BARTO IN SENATE HEALTH COMMITTEE
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MAYBE NEXT YEAR
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CHANGES STATUS OF MOST GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES FROM “COVERED” TO “AT WILL”.
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PASSED HOUSE
STALLED IN SENATE RULES COMMITTEE
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AS INITIALLY SUBMITTED, IT WOULD HAVE ALLOWED EMPLOYERS TO OPT OUT OF CONTRACEPTIVE/ABORTION MEDICATION COVERAGE IF IT GOES AGAINST THEIR RELIGIOUS BELIEFS
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IT IS NOW LIMITED TO “RELIGIOUSLY AFFILIATED” EMPLOYERS. ONLY A HANDFUL OF EMPLOYERS WOULD QUALIFY AND WOULD HAVE TO SPEND ADDITIONAL MONEY TO EXERCISE THE MEAGER PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
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BECAUSE OF SO MANY MODIFICATIONS AND DEPARTURES FROM ORIGINAL PURPOSE, I AM RECOMMENDING A NEUTRAL POSITION ON THIS BILL.
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WOULD PROHIBIT FIREARMS IN PUBLIC BUILDINGS ONLY IF BUILDING IS “SECURE”
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PASSED HOUSE
PASSED SENATE
VETOED BY GOVERNOR
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MAYBE NEXT YEAR
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REAFFIRMS LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT OVER ENERGY POLICY. HELPS PREVENT RUNAWAY WACKO REGULATIONS BY ENERGY COMMISSION
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PASSED HOUSE
AWAITING FULL SENATE ACTION
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LIMITS GOVERNMENT SPENDING, TO HELP AVOID NAPOLITANO ERA SPENDING BINGES
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PASSED HOUSE
AWAITING FULL SENATE ACTION
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PROHIBITS PUBLIC FUNDING OF ABORTIONS. APPLIES ONLY TO NON-FEDERALLY QUALIFIED ABORTIONS
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PASSED HOUSE
AWAITING SENATE ACTION
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CONSOLIDATES SOME CANDIDATE ELECTIONS TO ONE DATE IN NOVEMBER. SAVES MONEY. INCREASES PARTICIPATION
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PASSED HOUSE; PASSED SENATE;
PIERCE VOTED NO; SENT BACK TO HOUSE BECAUSE OF AMENDMENTS
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PROHIBITS STRIKES BY PUBLIC SECTOR EMPLOYEES. PROHIBITS THE PRACTICE OF “RELEASE TIME” WHERE BY TAX PAYERS PAY UNION MEMBER SALARIES FOR WORKING ON UNION BUSINESS
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PASSED HOUSE; PASSED SENATE COMMITTEES; AWAITING ACTION IN FULL SENATE
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ESTABLISHES AND FUNDS THE AZ STATE GUARD (NOW THE AZ SPECIAL MISSIONS UNIT)
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PASSED SENATE; PASSED HOUSE COMMITTEES; AWAITING ACTION IN THE FULL HOUSE
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“This state and any agency of this state shall not provide material support or participate in any way with the implementation of sections 1021 and 1022 of the national defense authorization act of 2012, Public Law 112‑81, against any citizen of the United States”.
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PASSED SENATE; PASSED HOUSE; BACK TO HOUSE BECAUSE OF AMENDMENTS
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SINCE SECTIONS 1021 AND 1022 OF THE NDAA SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDE U. S. CITIZENS AND LEGAL RESIDENTS, I AM RECOMMENDING A NEUTRAL POSITION ON THIS BILL
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TRUTH IN SPENDING BILL FORCES THE LEGISLATURE TO DISCLOSE CERTAIN SPENDING INCREASES. PROMOTES TRANSPARENCY
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PASSED SENATE; HELD IN HOUSE RULES; FINALLY SCHEDULED FOR HEARING IN RULES
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MAKES SEVERAL CHANGES TO THE RECALL ELECTION PROCESS TO BETTER REFLECT THE WISHES OF THE DISTRICT INVOLVED
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PASSED SENATE; PASSED HOUSE; IN CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
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PROHIBITS IMPLEMENTATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS RIO DECLARATION (AGENDA 21)
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PASSED SENATE; PASSED HOUSE COMMITTEES; AWAITING ACTION IN FULL HOUSE
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