It might just be a bill and only a bill, but these drafted pieces of legislation could become laws and affect your life in various ways. Those effects could be positive, or in some cases, pretty negative. It's your duty as an activist to keep informed and ready to act.
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Background: House Bill 1177 would require teachers or school district staff to receive permission from a student's parent or guardian before addressing the...
House Bill 1148 would provide immunity for off-duty law enforcement officers who perform a citizen’s arrest of assist with a lawful arrest.
House Bill 1153 would authorize a law enforcement officer to detain an individual they suspect is committing, has committed, or is about to commit a crime for up to 60 minutes.
Senate Bill 217 would prohibit the use of electronic ballot marking systems and voting tabulation machines.
Senate Bill 218 would revise the provisions associated with residency for voting purposes. In order to register to vote, an individual must maintain an actual fixed permanent dwelling, establishment, or any...
Senate Joint Resolution 503 would ask voters to approve an amendment to the state constitution that would clarify that an individual must be a citizen of the United States to be eligible to vote.