Senator Kelly Townsend
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AZ State Senator • US Navy Vet • Integrity • Honor • Duty • 2A • Pro-Life • Election Integrity • Secure Borders • Constitution • Rule of Law • Sm Gov’t
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Protests in Italy have been happening all week.
"No Green Pass."
They appear to be standing strong.
True?
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Maria Bartiromo is reporting that Nancy Pelosi may step down soon.

Now that’s very interesting since we know Durham is getter closer.
🤔🤔🤔

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Vatican pushing transhumanism this weekend?
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This coming weekend. Check out the keynote speaker’s credentials.
Delightful, the Vatican discussing transhumanism!!!
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Here are some updates from. My desk to you.

Audit

The Senate and Maricopa County are to submit names of experts to observe the process. We will be submitting questions to be answered in that process.

Attorney General has opened an investigation – cannot disclose the nature of the investigation. Information can be submitted to the AG for review as well.


Court Cases

Challenge to Prop. 208: Court overturned the initiative and directed courts to make the determination whether the revenues would cause schools to exceed the Aggregate Expenditure Limit (which it most certainly does). JLBC estimates approximately $1.2 billion could be reduced from school budget – this will be a challenging issue next session. Courts determined that Prop. 301 monies are no longer exempt from the AEL which is $650 million. This too will need to be addressed.

Budget cases brought by ASBA: court ruled were unconstitutional on single subject. Governor Ducey, President and Fann and Speaker Bowers filed an amicus brief arguing against the plaintiffs. Appropriations Chairs, Gown, Cobb, and Vice Chair Leach also filed a brief. The appeal to the decision is pending. Affected BRBs include K-12 (mask and vaccine mandate bans, CRT); Higher Ed (mask & vaccine mandate – court ruled it also had a defective title); Health (no school vaccine); Budget procedures (elections provisions; lottery funds not to be spent towards professional sports)

Criminal Justice BRB being challenged by the City of Phoenix on provision of citizens review panels

Flagstaff vs. ADOA – Judge granted an injunction against ADOA from recouping revenue because of the higher minimum wage rate stating that Prop. 202 takes priority over state reimbursement process (we have previously captured funds for exceeding the state wage limit equal to $1.1 million).


Vaccine Mandate

The OSHA rules have not been published delineating the employer requirements for the vaccine mandate (i.e., exemptions; testing protocol, enforcement). Once that information is public, The AG and Governor's office will consider legal actions. Biden Administration has threatened federal funds to coerce universities and providers into the mandate. OSHA is threatening state primacy for our workforce safety program if Arizona doesn't enforce the mandate. The legislature is considering legal and legislative options to challenge this mandate.

IRC

The IRC has met all this week to approve a first round of draft maps. The maps have already gone through 7 iterations thus far. Once a final draft map is approved, communities will have 30 days to submit feedback. This is an important time for the LD to lend its voice regarding communities of interest. The IRC intends to finish its work by Dec 22nd.

Election Integrity

I will be working with my colleagues on election integrity issues. The caucus will revisit provisions from my SB 1241 last year, as well as recommendations from the audit. Topics for discussion include paper and equipment, cybersecurity standards, chain of custody and observation processes.

Economy & Jobs

Our caucus will continue to focus on removing barriers to workforce entry. We will diminish the role of government and occupational and construction licensing. We must resist democrats attempts to expand government by taxing businesses and individuals more to pay for it.
God is able.