2024 LWVAZ LEGISLATIVE WEEK
Join us for the 2024 LWVAZ Annual Legislative Lobby Week. This year's legislative week revolves around the theme "Protecting Elections and Saving Democracy".
LUNCH AND LEARN
Participate in our popular virtual Lunch and Learn sessions, available to League members and the general public. Our speakers, including experts in key areas of Arizona League advocacy and senior legislative staff members, will cover the current legislative landscape and guide you on advocating for issues important to you. All sessions are conducted on Zoom and begin promptly at noon.
Monday Feb 19, Initiatives, Referendums, Propositions: how do they get on your ballot?
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Initiatives, referendums, and propositions, collectively known as ballot measures, allow citizens to shape laws and policies actively. Initiatives are proposals by citizens; referendums are laws passed by the legislature and put on the ballot for a vote. Once a ballot measure is certified for the ballot, it is called a proposition and assigned a number. Explore the path to the Arizona ballot and gain insights from national experts on trends in citizen-led initiatives.
Tuesday Feb 20, Will the Electoral Count Reform Act Shake up Arizona Election Certification?
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The bipartisan Electoral Count Reform Act of 2022 (ECRA) stipulates that each state's executive must certify the state's elector slate, including the presidential popular vote results, six days before the electors' official voting date. The newly enacted legislation further mandates the electors to convene on "the first Tuesday after the second Wednesday in December," aligning with December 17, 2024, for the 2024 presidential election. These provisions require state executives to certify their elector slate by the second Wednesday of December (December 11, 2024) to meet the revised deadline. Engage in discussions with experts to understand the implications of ECRA on Arizona's presidential elections.
Wednesday Feb 21, Can Legislation Prevent the Impact of AI Deep Fakes on Elections?
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Legislation can mitigate the impact of AI deep fakes on elections by implementing robust measures to detect, regulate, and penalize the creation and dissemination of deceptive content. Join the conversation to understand and advocate for effective regulatory solutions.
Thursday Feb 22, What's Going on Inside the Legislature?
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Conversation with Rhonda Barnes, House Minority Deputy Chief of Staff/ General Counsel; Elisabeth Higgins, Senate Minority General Counsel/ Policy Advisor and Mike Hans, Senate Minority Policy Advisor
LEGISLATIVE LOBBY DAY AT THE CAPITOL
The state League will cover lunch and refreshments for the day, and donations to offset our costs are greatly appreciated. The Legislative Lobby Day is an exclusive members-only event; only current dues-paid members will receive registration confirmation. Registration from nonmembers will be canceled.
REGISTER NOW FOR LEGISLATIVE LOBBY DAY
Details for Day at the Capitol:
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Date: Feb 23
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Time: 9:00 - 10:00 (check-in and breakfast); Program begins at 10:00 a.m. (please be seated by 9:45)
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Venue: Arizona Capitol, 1700 W Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85007
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Meeting Location: Breakfast and Lunch - Conference room first floor; Program presentations - 2nd Floor Governors conference room
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Parking: West side of the Capitol campus. For transportation arrangements, contact local league leaders regarding carpooling or other logistics.
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Speakers: Adrian Fontes, Secretary of State; Legislative Leaders of the House and Senate have been invited to speak.
MEET YOUR LEGISLATORS
The registration form will include a place to request appointments with your state senators and representatives. League interns will schedule the appointments. In the spirit and purpose of League Legislative Lobby Day, we ask all league members to advance league advocacy work and priorities during meetings with legislators. League policy handouts will be provided before the meetings. |