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Legislative
Summary
50th Arizona
State Legislature
2nd Regular Session

June

2012

ARIZONA CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION

Chairperson
DANIEL SHARP
Oro Valley Police Chief
Vice-Chairperson
BILL MONTGOMERY
Maricopa County Attorney
JOSEPH ARPAIO
Maricopa County Sheriff

DAVID BYERS, Director
Administrative Office of the Courts

TIMOTHY DORN
Gilbert Police Chief

CLARENCE DUPNIK
Pima County Sheriff

CHRIS GIBBS
Safford Mayor

ROBERT C. HALLIDAY, Director
Department of Public Safety

JESSE HERNANDEZ, Director
Board of Executive Clemency

TOM HORNE
Attorney General

KENNETH KIMMEL
Sierra Vista Police Chief

BARBARA LAWALL
Pima County Attorney

RALPH OGDEN
Yuma County Sheriff

SHEILA POLK
Yavapai County Attorney

CHARLES RYAN, Director
Department of Corrections

DAVID SANDERS
Pima County Chief Probation
Officer

LINDA SCOTT
Former Judge

MARK SPENCER
Law Enforcement Leader

CARL TAYLOR
Coconino County Supervisor

JOHN A. BLACKBURN, JR.
Executive Director
GEORGE DIAZ
Public Affairs Officer
AVANGELINA ROGUT
Legislative Intern

Table of Contents
Legislative Session Summary……………………………………………………………...Page 1
Senate Bills Signed Into Law……………………………………………………………...Page 3
SB 1008 CHILD FATALITY REVIEW TEAM…………………………………………………3
SB 1037 JUVENILE CORRECTIONS; EDUCATION………………………………………....3
SB 1038 JUVENILE CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT; FINGERPRINTING EXCEPTION...3
SB 1039 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS; CONTINUATION…………………………..3
SB 1042 AUTO THEFT AUTHORITY; CONTINUATION…………………………………...3
SB 1104 APPROPRIATION; BORDER SECURITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE…………….4
SB 1136 FINGERPRINTING; CENTRAL REGISTRY; BACKGROUND CHECKS…………4
SB 1142 JURORS; ARIZONA LENGTHY TRIAL FUND……………………………………..4
SB 1146 INDECENT EXPOSURE; CLASSIFICATION……………………………………….4
SB 1147 SEXUALLY VIOLENT PERSONS; DEFINITION…………………………………...4
SB 1149 TRAFFICKING; WEAPONS OR EXPLOSIVES; OFFENSE………………………...5
SB 1150 THEFT BY EXTORTION; OFFENSE………………………………………………..5
SB 1151 SENTENCING; OUT-OF-STATE CONVICTIONS………………………………….5
SB 1152 HOMELESS COURT; ESTABLISHMENT; JURISDICTION………………………...5
SB 1163 ACCIDENTS; FAILURE TO STOP; PENALTIES……………………………………5
SB 1184 PROHIBITED RESTRAINTS; PREGNANT PRISONERS…………………………...6
SB 1186 LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS; OMNIBUS……………………………………..6
SB 1197 LAW ENFORCEMENT; OVERTIME COMPENSATION…………………………..6
SB 1210 RIGHT TO INTERVENTION; INITIATIVE; REFERENDUM……………………..6
SB 1212 LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS; JUST CAUSE…………………………………..6
SB 1213 TRANSITION PROGRAM; QUALIFICATIONS…………………………………….7
SB 1225 SUPERIOR COURT CLERK; ARBITRATION; RECORDS………………………....7
SB 1241 FORFEITURE OF WEAPONS AND EXPLOSIVES………………………………....7
SB 1280 TOBACCO; INTERNET; MAIL SALES; E-CIGARETTES…………………………..7
SB 1293 VETERANS' ORGANIZATIONS SOLICITATIONS………………………………...7
SB 1369 CRIME VICTIMS ADVOCATES; PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATIONS…………....8
SB 1438 DRUG LAB REMEDIATION; INVESTIGATORS…………………………………...8
House Bills Signed Into Law……………………………………………………………...Page 9
HB 2019 SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION; MULTIPLE RESIDENCES…………….…....9
HB 2034 HOOKAH USE; MINORS; PROHIBITION…………………………………….…....9
HB 2035 MEDICAL MARIJUANA………………………………………………………….…..9
HB 2130 DISEASE TESTING; PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES……………………………..9
HB 2215 PROBATION OFFICERS; WITNESS; REPRESENTATION……………………......9
HB 2218 DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE CORRECTIONS; CONTINUATION………….....9
HB 2241 STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS; MOVING VIOLATIONS………………………....10
HB 2284 DUI; JURY TRIAL…………………………………………………………………....10
HB 2286 DRIVER LICENSE VIOLATIONS; SUSPENSIONS……………………………….10
HB 2349 MEDICAL MARIJUANA; CARDHOLDER; CAMPUSES; PROHIBITION……….10
HB 2356 DRUGS; DEFINITION……………………………………………………………...10
HB 2371 DISPOSAL OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY………………………………………...10

HB 2373 SENTENCING; FIRST, SECOND DEGREE MURDER…………………………...11
HB 2374 DEFERRED PROSECUTION PROGRAM; CONDITIONS……………………….11
HB 2377 INCAPACITATED PERSONS; DEFINITIONS; VOTING………………………...11
HB 2382 CRIMINAL OFFENSES; SENTENCING…………………………………………...11
HB 2384 BURGLARY; TRESPASS; COMMERCIAL YARD; DEFINITION………………...11
HB 2390 HOME DETENTION PROGRAMS………………………………………………...11
HB 2396 THEFT OF METAL; SENTENCING……………………………………………….12
HB 2429 DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY; CONTINUATION…………………………………..12
HB 2430 PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS; SECURITY GUARDS; LICENSING………………12
HB 2442 PRISONERS; PAYMENT FOR DRUG TESTING………………………………….12
HB 2457 HUNTING; POSSESSION OF UNAUTHORIZED WEAPONS…………………..12
HB 2462 ANIMALS; SEIZURE; HEARING; FORFEITURE…………………………………13
HB 2477 FARM IMPLEMENTS; VEHICLE EQUIPMENT; INSPECTIONS………………...13
HB 2532 COURT-ORDERED TREATMENT………………………………………………...13
HB 2549 ELECTRONIC; DIGITAL DEVICES; STALKING; THREATENING……………13
HB 2550 VICTIMS' RIGHTS; CRIMINAL OFFENSE; INTERVIEWS………………………13
HB 2555 SEXUALLY VIOLENT PERSON; ESCAPE; SENTENCE…………………………14
HB 2556 CRIMINAL RESTITUTION ORDER……………………………………………….14
HB 2558 VICTIM RESTITUTION; CIVIL ACTIONS………………………………………...14
HB 2559 VICTIMS' RIGHTS; COURTROOM POSTING…………………………………….14
HB 2571 STATE PERSONNEL SYSTEM (PUBLIC EMPLOYEES; UNLAWFUL…………..14
HB 2605 LAW ENFORCEMENT DOGS; BITING…………………………………………...14
HB 2640 HUNTING; FIREARM MAGAZINE CAPACITY………………………………….15
HB 2643 DUTY RELATED INJURY; POLICE OFFICER (POLICE OFFICER;……………15
HB 2721 CHILD WELFARE INVESTIGATIONS; DES; OFFICE…………………………...15
HB 2723 LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER; DISCIPLINE; INFORMATION……………...15
HB 2728 FIREARMS; SOUND SUPPRESSORS; HUNTING………………………………....15
HB 2742 MURDER; DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; INHERITANCE……………………………16
HB 2780 ANIMAL CRUELTY; RANCHING DOGS…………………………………………16
Senate Concurrent and Memorial Resolutions…………………………………….……Page 17
Senate Bills Vetoed By the Governor…………………………………………………….Page 19
House Bills Vetoed By the Governor…………………………………………………….Page 20
Senate Bills That Failed…………………………………………………………………..Page 21
House Bills That Failed…………………………………………………………………..Page 35

Legislative Session Summary
General Information
The 2012 50th 2nd Regular Legislative Session adjourned May 3, 2012 at 8:22 PM after 116 days. A
total of 1,395 bills were introduced, the fourth highest bill total in the last 52 years.
A total of 387 bills were transmitted to the Governor for her signature. Of those 387 bills, 362 bills
were signed and 25 were vetoed. The general effective date for legislation signed by the Governor is
August 2, 2012 unless the bill specifies a specific date or contains an emergency enactment which is
effective immediately.
ACJC
The Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC) continued to serve as a resource and forum for
the discussion of these topics among diverse criminal justice interests. The ACJC actively tracked
225 bills, resolutions and memorials this session. This summary includes those pieces of legislation
tracked by ourselves and our stakeholders.
Executive Priorities
Governor Brewer’s legislative priorities included personnel reform, restoring the Rainy Day Fund,
restoring mental health funds, a balanced budget, and job creation. Other priorities included childwelfare reform.
Three bills were introduced to implement a new manner of investigating all Child Protective Service
cases where criminal conduct has been alleged. House Bill 2721 provides for the new Office of
Child Welfare Investigations, a recommendation of the Governor’s Child Safety Task Force. House
Bill 2794, also a product of the Governor’s Child Safety Task Force, improves communication
between CPS and law enforcement; mandates annual reports detailing effectiveness of joint
investigations; and streamlines CPS processes in an effort to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Finally, Senate Bill 1127 updates current Arizona statute to modify the factors a court must consider
when determining what is in the best interest of a child.
HB 2571 transitions of a majority of the State’s workforce to uncovered and at-will status. The bill
also alters the management of the workforce, restructures the grievance and appeal process and
updates human resources practices.
Legislative Priorities
The 50th Legislature had several legislative priorities. Included in them were tax cuts, job creation,
regulatory reform, immigration, healthcare, public employees and redistricting. Of course a regular
legislative priority is the state’s budget.
A popular and frequent topic of consideration at the legislature are firearms and the privileges
associated with carrying and purchasing them. A total of five bills were introduced in the Senate
along that addressed preemption and possession of firearms on college and university campuses.

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SB 1087 firearms; state preemption**
SB 1304 firearms regulation; political subdivisions**
SB 1448 misconduct involving weapons; public property*
SB 1474 weapons; university; college grounds
SB 1479 firearms; state regulation; preemption

Of those five bills, three passed the Senate, two were heard in the House but none of them were
transmitted to the Governor.
* Passed Senate. ** Passed Senate and heard in the House.

Budget
Fiscal year 20013 state budget is $8.6 billion, up 3.5% from the fiscal year 2012 budget and included
$700 million towards the Rainy Day Fund.
State Aid to Indigent Defense Fund
The State Aid to Indigent Defense Fund is authorized under ARS 11-588 and is made up of court
surcharges outlined in ARS 41-2421. The Arizona Criminal Justice Commission administers the
fund as directed by ARS 11-588.
Last year the Indigent Defense Fund was “swept” (appropriated to another fund). This year the
accrued deposits were not appropriated to any fund and the entire balance of the deposits will
remain unused until appropriated in the upcoming legislative session.
Criminal Justice Legislative Issues
This year’s criminal justice issues ranged from increasing the penalties for metal theft (HB2396) to
establishing stalking by electronic or digital means as a crime (HB2549).
House Bill 2396/Chapter 53 redefines how the value of non-ferrous metal is calculated for the
purposes of classifying the level of crime (ie: class 5 felony, class 1 misdemeanor, etc.) and for the
purposes of sentencing. Statutes now mandate the repair or replacement value of the stolen metal
versus the value of the metal to a scrap metal dealer.
A high priority among criminal justice stakeholders was an effort to define the contents of “bath
salts” as dangerous drugs to outlaw their sale. House Bill 2356 which passed as emergency measure
to be enacted immediately enacted those definitions.
Another important bill passed into law was Senate Bill 1147 which expanded the definition
of sexually violent offense to include attempts to commit a sexually violent offense in another
jurisdiction.
For more information on legislation you may visit the Arizona State Legislature’s website at
www.azleg.gov or contact George Diaz at 602.364.1158 or gdiaz@azcjc.gov.

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Senate Bills Signed Into Law
S1008:
CHILD FATALITY REVIEW TEAM
Revises the Child Fatality Review Team (Team) statutes and expands the duties of the Team to
include those previously performed by the Unexplained Infant Death Advisory Council.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Barto
Last Action: 4/5, signed by Governor, Chapter 187
ARS Title(s) affected: 36, 41
S1037:
JUVENILE CORRECTIONS; EDUCATION
Requires committed youth and youth on conditional liberty to be assigned to an educational
program.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. L. Gray
Last Action: 5/14, signed by Governor, Chapter 354
ARS Title(s) affected: 41
S1038:
JUVENILE CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT; FINGERPRINTING
EXCEPTION
Allows the director of the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections (ADJC) to permit
employees of licensees or contract providers with specific prior criminal convictions to have direct
contact with committed youth if they are successfully rehabilitated.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. L. Gray
Last Action: 3/27, signed by Governor, Chapter 81
ARS Title(s) affected: 41
S1039:
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS; CONTINUATION
Continues the Arizona Department of Corrections (ADC) until July 1, 2022.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. L. Gray Co-Sponsor: Rep. Harper
Last Action: 3/29, signed by Governor, Chapter 134
ARS Title(s) affected: 41
S1042:
AUTO THEFT AUTHORITY; CONTINUATION
Continues the Arizona Automobile Theft Authority (AATA) for 10 years.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. L. Gray
Last Action: 3/15, signed by Governor, Chapter 34
ARS Title(s) affected: 41

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S1104:
APPROPRIATION; BORDER SECURITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Is an emergency measure that transfers monies from the Border Security Trust Fund (Fund) to the
Joint Border Security Advisory Committee (Committee).
Primary Sponsor: Sen. S. Smith
Last Action: 4/11, signed by Governor, Chapter 247
ARS Title(s) affected: 41
S1136:
FINGERPRINTING; CENTRAL REGISTRY; BACKGROUND CHECKS
Requires the Department of Economic Security (DES) to conduct central registry background
checks on individuals who provide direct services to children or vulnerable adults.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. L. Gray
Last Action: 4/5, signed by Governor, Chapter 188
ARS Title(s) affected: 8, 38, 41
S1142:
JURORS; ARIZONA LENGTHY TRIAL FUND
Modifies the days in which a juror who serves more than five days begins to be compensated from
the Arizona Lengthy Trial Fund (Fund) from the fourth to the first day.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Driggs Co-Sponsor(s): Sen. Crandall, Sen. McComish, Rep. Vogt, Sen.
Yarbrough
Last Action: 4/4, signed by Governor, Chapter 179
ARS Title(s) affected: 21
S1146:
INDECENT EXPOSURE; CLASSIFICATION
Expands language to include felony classifications for repeat offenders of indecent exposure.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Driggs Co-Sponsor(s): Sen. Crandall, Sen. McComish, Rep. Vogt, Sen.
Yarbrough
Last Action: 4/5, signed by Governor, Chapter 189
ARS Title(s) affected: 13
S1147:
SEXUALLY VIOLENT PERSONS; DEFINITION
Expands the definition of sexually violent offense to include attempts to commit a sexually violent
offense in another jurisdiction.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Driggs Co-Sponsor(s): Sen. Crandall
Last Action: 3/13, signed by Governor, Chapter 16
ARS Title(s) affected: 36

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S1149:
TRAFFICKING; WEAPONS OR EXPLOSIVES; OFFENSE
Classifies trafficking in weapons or explosives for financial gain in order to assist, promote or
further the interests of a criminal street gang, a criminal syndicate or a racketeering enterprise as a
class 3 felony.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Driggs
Last Action: 4/10, signed by Governor, Chapter 231
ARS Title(s) affected: 13
S1150:
THEFT BY EXTORTION; OFFENSE
Expands the definition of theft by extortion by adding threats to cause death or serious physical
injury to anyone.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Driggs
Last Action: 3/27, signed by Governor, Chapter 83
ARS Title(s) affected: 13
S1151:
SENTENCING; OUT-OF-STATE CONVICTIONS
Expands the definition of historical prior felony to include offenses committed in another state
involving a deadly weapon or violent offense.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Driggs Co-Sponsor(s): Sen. Yarbrough
Last Action: 4/5, signed by Governor, Chapter 190
ARS Title(s) affected: 13
S1152:
HOMELESS COURT; ESTABLISHMENT; JURISDICTION
Permits the presiding judge of the superior court in each county to establish a homeless court.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Driggs
Last Action: 4/4, signed by Governor, Chapter 180
ARS Title(s) affected: 22
S1163:

ACCIDENTS; FAILURE TO STOP; PENALTIES (TECH CORRECTION;
CHILD HEARING PROGRAMS)
Modifies the requirements for the revocation of driver licenses, permits and any nonresident
operating privileges for accidents involving serious physical injury or death.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Murphy
Last Action: 4/5, signed by Governor, Chapter 191
ARS Title(s) affected: 28

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S1184:
PROHIBITED RESTRAINTS; PREGNANT PRISONERS
Stipulates that a correctional institution must not use restraints on a prisoner or detainee being
transported for delivery or during labor, delivery and postpartum recovery unless certain conditions
are met.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. L. Gray Co-Sponsor(s): Sen. Aboud, Sen. Allen, Sen. Barto, Sen. Cajero
Bedford, Sen. Driggs, Sen. Gallardo, Sen. Griffin, Sen. Klein, Sen. Landrum Taylor, Sen. Lopez,
Sen. Reagan, Sen. Shooter, Rep. Yee
Last Action: 3/20, signed by Governor, Chapter 43
ARS Title(s) affected: 31
S1186:
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS; OMNIBUS
Adds a new section regarding law enforcement officer fitness for duty examinations and makes a
variety of statutory changes relating to law enforcement officers.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. L. Gray
Last Action: 5/14, signed by Governor, Chapter 355
ARS Title(s) affected: 12, 13, 32, 38
S1197:
LAW ENFORCEMENT; OVERTIME COMPENSATION
Allows a person engaged in law enforcement activities to forgo overtime compensation of a 40hour workweek if in agreement with the employer.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Yarbrough Co-Sponsor(s): Sen. McComish, Sen. Murphy
Last Action: 3/29, signed by Governor, Chapter 144
ARS Title(s) affected: 23
S1210:
RIGHT TO INTERVENTION; INITIATIVE; REFERENDUM
Confers specified individuals an unconditional right to intervene in any proceeding in which the
constitutionality, legality or application of a law which was enacted through an initiative or
referendum is at issue.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Biggs Co-Sponsor(s): Sen. Allen, Sen. Driggs, Sen. Gould, Sen. Lewis, Sen.
McComish, Sen. Melvin, Sen. Murphy, Sen. Yarbrough
Last Action: 3/27, signed by Governor, Chapter 84
ARS Title(s) affected: 12
S1212:
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS; JUST CAUSE
Applies the just cause appeals process for officer terminations to officer demotions and adds
certain requirements during the appeals process.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Biggs Co-Sponsor(s): Rep. Barton, Rep. Burges, Rep. Crandell, Rep. Fann,
Rep. Farnsworth, Rep. Fillmore, Rep. Gowan, Rep. Heinz, Rep. Jones, Rep. Judd, Rep. Kavanagh,
Sen. Klein, Sen. McComish, Sen. Melvin, Rep. Montenegro, Sen. Nelson, Rep. Pratt, Rep. Proud,
Rep. Seel, Sen. Shooter, Rep. D. Smith, Rep. Stevens
Last Action: 5/14, signed by Governor, Chapter 356
ARS Title(s) affected: 38

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S1213:
TRANSITION PROGRAM; QUALIFICATIONS
Is an emergency measure that prohibits an inmate convicted of a domestic violence offense from
eligibility in the Arizona Department of Corrections (ADC) transition program.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Biggs Co-Sponsor(s): Rep. Farnsworth
Last Action: 3/21, signed by Governor, Chapter 65
ARS Title(s) affected: 31
S1225:
SUPERIOR COURT CLERK; ARBITRATION; RECORDS
Modifies the manner in which an appellant’s deposit for appeal is disposed of or refunded.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Gould Co-Sponsor(s): Sen. Biggs, Sen. Burges, Sen. Driggs, Rep. Goodale
Last Action: 3/20, signed by Governor, Chapter 44
ARS Title(s) affected: 12, 13, 14
S1241:
FORFEITURE OF WEAPONS AND EXPLOSIVES
Modifies statutes relating to the forfeiture and sale of deadly weapons, dangerous instruments, and
explosives.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Murphy Co-Sponsor(s): Sen. Allen, Sen. Antenori, Sen. Barto, Rep. Barton,
Sen. Biggs, Rep. Farnsworth, Sen. Gould, Rep. Gowan, Sen. L. Gray, Sen. Griffin, Rep. Kavanagh,
Sen. Klein, Rep. Lesko, Sen. Melvin, Rep. Mesnard, Rep. Montenegro, Sen. Nelson, Sen. S. Pierce,
Rep. Proud, Sen. Reagan, Rep. Seel, Sen. Shooter, Rep. D. Smith, Sen. S. Smith, Rep. Stevens, Sen.
Yarbrough
Last Action: 4/4, signed by Governor, Chapter 173
ARS Title(s) affected: 12, 13
S1280:
TOBACCO; INTERNET; MAIL SALES; E-CIGARETTES
Prohibits certain persons from purchasing tobacco products through a delivery sale and outlines
purchase restrictions. Prescribes taxpayer bond amounts for licenses to sell tobacco products,
authorizes investigations by the attorney general, and outlines specific violations and corresponding
penalties.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Yarbrough
Last Action: 5/9, signed by Governor, Chapter 311
ARS Title(s) affected: 13, 36, 42, 44
S1293:
VETERANS' ORGANIZATIONS SOLICITATIONS
Eliminates the authority of the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services (Department) to approve
or disapprove veterans’ organizations seeking to solicit donations in the name of American
veterans.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Nelson
Last Action: 3/15, signed by Governor, Chapter 22
ARS Title(s) affected: 13, 41

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S1369:
CRIME VICTIMS ADVOCATES; PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATIONS
Prevents a crime victim advocate from disclosing certain communications made with a victim.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Shooter Co-Sponsor(s): Sen. Allen, Rep. Jones, Sen. Melvin, Sen. Nelson,
Sen. S. Smith
Last Action: 3/29, signed by Governor, Chapter 153
ARS Title(s) affected: 8, 13
S1438:
DRUG LAB REMEDIATION; INVESTIGATORS
Establishes guidelines and penalties relating to violations of clandestine drug laboratories.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Nelson
Last Action: 5/11, signed by Governor, Chapter 327
ARS Title(s) affected: 12, 13, 32

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House Bills Signed Into Law
H2019:
SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION; MULTIPLE RESIDENCES
Describes the registration requirements for sex offenders who have more than one address.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Robson
Last Action: 3/15, signed by Governor, Chapter 23
ARS Title(s) affected: 13
H2034:
HOOKAH USE; MINORS; PROHIBITION
Expands the list of items that are prohibited from being sold to or possessed by a minor to include
a hookah or water pipe.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Yee
Last Action: 3/27, signed by Governor, Chapter 89
ARS Title(s) affected: 13
H2035:
MEDICAL MARIJUANA
Makes it an act of unprofessional conduct for a health care provider to recommend medical
marijuana for any reason other than a debilitating medical condition.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Yee
Last Action: 3/29, signed by Governor, Chapter 112
ARS Title(s) affected: 32, 36
H2130:
DISEASE TESTING; PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES
Allows a public safety employee to petition the court to have someone tested for certain blood
diseases if that person assaulted another employee.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. J. Pierce
Last Action: 3/15, signed by Governor, Chapter 25
ARS Title(s) affected: 13
H2215:
PROBATION OFFICERS; WITNESS; REPRESENTATION
Allows probation officers who are witnesses in an investigation that could lead to another officer’s
dismissal, demotion, or suspension to have a representative present during the interview.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Proud
Last Action: 4/5, signed by Governor, Chapter 201
ARS Title(s) affected: 38
H2218:
DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE CORRECTIONS; CONTINUATION
Extends the termination date of the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections for 10 years.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Proud
Last Action: 3/15, signed by Governor, Chapter 28
ARS Title(s) affected: 41

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H2241:
STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS; MOVING VIOLATIONS
Increases the statute of limitation for a criminal offense arising from a serious physical injury
caused by a moving violation from one year to two years.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Montenegro Co-Sponsor(s): Rep. Ugenti
Last Action: 3/15, signed by Governor, Chapter 29
ARS Title(s) affected: 13, 28
H2284:
DUI; JURY TRIAL
Stipulates that the court must inform the defendant that they may request a trial by jury and if the
request is made, it must be granted by the court.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. D. Smith
Last Action: 4/11, signed by Governor, Chapter 236
ARS Title(s) affected: 13, 28
H2286:
DRIVER LICENSE VIOLATIONS; SUSPENSIONS
Allows a court to dismiss a charge of driving with a suspended license if the suspension is a result
of a failure to pay a civil traffic violation and the person’s privilege to drive has been reinstated.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. D. Smith
Last Action: 4/12, signed by Governor, Chapter 252
ARS Title(s) affected: 28
H2349:
MEDICAL MARIJUANA; CARDHOLDER; CAMPUSES; PROHIBITION
Prohibits any person from using or possessing marijuana on a school campus or in a child care
facility. Contains a Proposition 105 clause.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Reeve
Last Action: 4/3, signed by Governor, Chapter 159
ARS Title(s) affected: 15, 36
H2356:
DRUGS; DEFINITION
Is an emergency measure that expands the definition of dangerous drugs to include specific
chemical compounds that compose “bath salts.”
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Fann Co-Sponsor(s): Rep. Barton, Rep. Burgess, Rep. Crandell, Rep.
Harper, Rep. Jones, Rep. Judd, Rep. J. Pierce, Rep. Reeve, Rep. Ugenti, Rep. Urie, Rep. Yee
Last Action: 2/17, signed by Governor, Chapter 1
ARS Title(s) affected: 13, 36
H2371:
DISPOSAL OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
Makes changes to the requirements of the disposal of unclaimed property.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Farnsworth Co-Sponsor(s): Rep. Ash, Rep. Urie
Last Action: 4/3, signed by Governor, Chapter 160
ARS Title(s) affected: 12, 13

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H2373:
SENTENCING; FIRST, SECOND DEGREE MURDER
Modifies the sentencing statutes related to death penalty and life sentences.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Farnsworth
Last Action: 4/5, signed by Governor, Chapter 207
ARS Title(s) affected: 13
H2374:
DEFERRED PROSECUTION PROGRAM; CONDITIONS
Expands the county attorney’s ability to defer prosecution and narrows the offenses that would
prohibit a deferred prosecution.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Farnsworth
Last Action: 3/21, signed by Governor, Chapter 52
ARS Title(s) affected: 11
H2377:

INCAPACITATED PERSONS; DEFINITIONS; VOTING
(GARNISHMENT; FAILURE TO COMPLY)
Amends the definition of incapacitated person to provide a mechanism whereby a person with
limited guardianship may retain the right to vote.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Farnsworth
Last Action: 4/10, signed by Governor, Chapter 223
ARS Title(s) affected: 14
H2382:
CRIMINAL OFFENSES; SENTENCING
Raises the monetary threshold in which the superior court has original jurisdiction and amends the
mitigated sentencing ranges for category one repetitive offenders for class 3 and 4 felonies.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Farnsworth
Last Action: 3/27, signed by Governor, Chapter 96
ARS Title(s) affected: 12, 13
H2384:
BURGLARY; TRESPASS; COMMERCIAL YARD; DEFINITION
Expands the definition of fenced commercial yard.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Farnsworth
Last Action: 3/15, signed by Governor, Chapter 31
ARS Title(s) affected: 13
H2390:
HOME DETENTION PROGRAMS
Removes the requirement of being employed for prisoners selected for the home detention
program.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Pratt
Last Action: 3/27, signed by Governor, Chapter 97
ARS Title(s) affected: 5, 9, 11

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H2396:
THEFT OF METAL; SENTENCING
Eliminates the term scrap when defining the average fair market value of ferrous or non-ferrous
metal.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Forese Co-Sponsor(s): Rep. Vogt
Last Action: 3/21, signed by Governor, Chapter 53
ARS Title(s) affected: 13
H2429:
DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY; CONTINUATION
Continues the Department of Public Safety until July 1, 2022.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Gowan Co-Sponsor(s): Rep. Proud
Last Action: 5/9, signed by Governor, Chapter 315
ARS Title(s) affected: 41
H2430:
PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS; SECURITY GUARDS; LICENSING
Prohibits a registered sex offender from obtaining a private investigator or security guard license.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Gowan
Last Action: 4/17, signed by Governor, Chapter 267
ARS Title(s) affected: 32
H2442:
PRISONERS; PAYMENT FOR DRUG TESTING
Authorizes the supervising agency to order persons on parole, community supervision, probation,
or home arrest to pay drug-testing costs.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Gowan
Last Action: 4/5, signed by Governor, Chapter 208
ARS Title(s) affected: 31, 41
H2457:

HUNTING; POSSESSION OF UNAUTHORIZED WEAPONS
(POSSESSION OF WEAPONS WHILE HUNTING)
Allows a person to possess any kind of legal weapon or related paraphernalia as long as it is not
used to take wildlife.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Barton Co-Sponsor(s): Sen. Allen, Rep. Burges, Sen. Gould, Rep. Gowan,
Rep. Judd, Rep. Seel, Rep. D. Smith, Sen. S. Smith
Last Action: 4/10, signed by Governor, Chapter 225
ARS Title(s) affected: 17

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H2462:
ANIMALS; SEIZURE; HEARING; FORFEITURE
Establishes procedures relating to the seizure of animals that are cruelly mistreated or cruelly
neglected.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Ugenti Co-Sponsor(s):Rep. Barton, Rep. Brophy McGee, Rep. Burges, Rep.
Carter, Rep. Fann, Rep. Fillmore, Sen. L. Gray, Rep. Hobbs, Rep. Judd, Sen. Melvin, Rep. Meyer,
Rep. Montenegro, Rep. J. Pierce, Rep. Stevens, Rep. Urie
Last Action: 3/21, signed by Governor, Chapter 73
ARS Title(s) affected: 11, 13
H2477:

FARM IMPLEMENTS; VEHICLE EQUIPMENT; INSPECTIONS
(VEHICLE EQUIPMENT; INSPECTIONS; FARM IMPLEMENTS)
Makes clarifying changes to statute concerning vehicle equipment requirements and vehicle
inspection as they pertain to farm and animal husbandry implements.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Carter Co-Sponsor(s): Sen. Allen, Sen. Barto, Rep. Brophy McGee, Rep.
Crandell, Rep. Fann, Sen. Griffin, Rep. Harper, Sen. Nelson, Rep. Pancrazi, Rep. Pratt, Sen.
Shooter, Rep. Stevens
Last Action: 3/27, signed by Governor, Chapter 100
ARS Title(s) affected: 28
H2532:
COURT-ORDERED TREATMENT
Updates and clarifies Arizona’s statues governing the evaluation of individuals ordered to undergo
involuntary inpatient mental health treatment.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Ash Co-Sponsor(s): Rep. Chabin, Rep. Farley, Rep. Hale, Rep. Wheeler
Last Action: 5/11, Signed by Governor, Chapter 334
ARS Title(s) affected: 36
H2549:

ELECTRONIC; DIGITAL DEVICES; STALKING; THREATENING

Updates current statute to make unlawful any misuse of electronic or digital devices to terrify,
intimidate, threaten, or harass in the course of conduct of stalking.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Vogt Co-Sponsor(s): Rep. Campbell, Rep. Fann, Rep. Farley, Rep. Gowan,
Rep. Proud, Rep. D. Smith, Rep. Tovar, Rep. Williams
Last Action: 5/14, Signed by Governor, Chapter 359
ARS Title(s) affected: 13
H2550:
VICTIMS' RIGHTS; CRIMINAL OFFENSE; INTERVIEWS
Specifies that a peace officer may not be compelled to submit to an interview on certain matters
and, as such, has a victim’s right to refuse an interview.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Vogt Co-Sponsor(s): Sen. Aboud, Sen. Antenori, Rep. Campbell, Rep.
Fann, Rep. Farley, Rep. Gowan, Rep. Harper, Sen. Melvin, Rep. Proud, Rep. D. Smith, Rep. Tovar
Last Action: 4/17, signed by Governor, Chapter 268
ARS Title(s) affected: 8, 13

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H2555:
SEXUALLY VIOLENT PERSON; ESCAPE; SENTENCE
Increases the criminal penalty classification for second degree escape when the escapee is a sexually
violent person committed to the Arizona State Hospital (ASH) for treatment.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Vogt
Last Action: 4/5, signed by Governor, Chapter 214
ARS Title(s) affected: 13
H2556:
CRIMINAL RESTITUTION ORDER
Expands a trial court’s subject matter jurisdiction relating to criminal restitution orders to include
orders and enforcement.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Vogt
Last Action: 4/17, signed by Governor, Chapter 269
ARS Title(s) affected: 13
H2558:
VICTIM RESTITUTION; CIVIL ACTIONS
Allows a person to bring a civil action for damages in excess of the restitution order paid by the
defendant.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Vogt
Last Action: 3/27, signed by Governor, Chapter 102
ARS Title(s) affected: 13
H2559:
VICTIMS' RIGHTS; COURTROOM POSTING
Makes changes to the requirement of notifying victims of their rights before court proceedings.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Vogt
Last Action: 4/11, signed by Governor, Chapter 243
ARS Title(s) affected: 13
H2571:

STATE PERSONNEL SYSTEM (PUBLIC EMPLOYEES; UNLAWFUL
ACTS; TERMINATION) (GOVERNOR'S STRIKER)
Consolidates the current state personnel systems, establishes the transition of a majority of the
State workforce to uncovered and at-will status, improves management of the workforce,
restructures the grievance and appeal process and updates human resources practices

Primary Sponsor: Rep. Olson
Last Action: 5/10, signed by Governor, Chapter 321
ARS Title(s) affected: 38
H2605:
LAW ENFORCEMENT DOGS; BITING
Excludes law enforcement agency dogs from statutory procedures relating to when a dog bites any
person.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Mesnard
Last Action: 3/21, signed by Governor, Chapter 74
ARS Title(s) affected: 11

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H2640:
HUNTING; FIREARM MAGAZINE CAPACITY
Removes limits or restrictions on the magazine capacity of any authorized firearm for the use of
taking wildlife.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Jerry Weiers Co-Sponsor(s): Rep. Burges, Rep. Crandell, Rep. Gowan, Rep.
Montenegro, Rep. Stevens
Last Action: 3/21, signed by Governor, Chapter 75
ARS Title(s) affected: 17
H2643:

DUTY RELATED INJURY; POLICE OFFICER (POLICE OFFICER;
DUTY RELATED INJURY)
Establishes a Supplemental Benefit Plan (SBP) for Public Safety Employees (Employees) who are
injured while on duty, and mandates the State and its political subdivisions to design an SBP that
allows Employees to receive approximately their identical base salaries.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Kavanagh
Last Action: 4/18, signed by Governor, Chapter 287
ARS Title(s) affected: 38
H2721:
CHILD WELFARE INVESTIGATIONS; DES; OFFICE
Requires the Department of Economic Security (DES) to establish the Office of Child Welfare
Investigations in coordination with the Arizona Peace Officers Standards and Training Board
(Board).
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Farnsworth
Last Action: 5/9, signed by Governor, Chapter 319
ARS Title(s) affected: 41
H2723:
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER; DISCIPLINE; INFORMATION
Modifies the statute relating to disciplinary actions of law enforcement officers.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Farnsworth Co-Sponsor(s): Sen. Biggs, Sen. Gould, Rep. Gowan, Rep.
Stevens
Last Action: 4/17, signed by Governor, Chapter 276
ARS Title(s) affected: 38
H2728:
FIREARMS; SOUND SUPPRESSORS; HUNTING
Specifies the Game and Fish Commission (Commission) cannot adopt or enforce any rules
prohibiting the lawful possession or use of a firearm silencer or muffler.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Gowan
Co-Sponsor(s): Sen. Antenori, Rep. Crandell, Rep.
Farnsworth, Rep. Fillmore, Sen. Gould, Sen. Griffin, Rep. Harper, Rep. Judd, Rep. Kavanagh, Sen.
Klein, Sen. Melvin, Rep. Montenegro, Sen. Murphy, Rep. Patterson, Rep. J. Pierce, Rep. Proud,
Rep. Reeve, Rep. Seel, Sen. Shooter, Rep. Stevens
Last Action: 3/29, signed by Governor, Chapter 128
ARS Title(s) affected: 17

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H2742:
MURDER; DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; INHERITANCE
Permits a decedent’s estate to establish a constructive trust on the property or the estate of a person
who murders the decedent in order to secure the payment of certain damages and judgments, and
defines the term felonious and intentional.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Mesnard Co-Sponsor(s):
Rep. Brophy McGee, Rep. Carter, Sen.
Crandall, Rep. Crandell, Sen. Driggs, Rep. Fann, Rep. Farnsworth, Rep. Forese, Rep. Gallego, Rep.
R. Gray, Rep. Harper, Rep. Hobbs, Rep. Jones, Rep. Montenegro, Rep. Olson, Rep. Proud, Rep.
Reeve, Rep. Robson, Rep. Stevens, Rep. Tobin, Rep. Tovar, Rep. Ugenti
Last Action: 4/17, signed by Governor, Chapter 277
ARS Title(s) affected: 14
H2780:
ANIMAL CRUELTY; RANCHING DOGS
Prohibits adoption of a city, town, or county ordinance that prohibits or restricts an activity
involving a dog, whether the dog is restrained or not, if the activity is directly related to the business
of shepherding or herding livestock and the activity is necessary for the safety of a human, the dog
or livestock or is permitted by the Agriculture code.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Judd Co-Sponsor(s): Rep. Gowan, Sen. Griffin, Rep. Heinz, Rep. Stevens
Last Action: 4/12, signed by Governor, Chapter 258
ARS Title(s) affected: 13

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Senate Concurrent and Memorial Resolutions
A concurrent resolution is processed through both the Senate and the House but is not signed by
the Governor. It may provide for the following:
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

An expression of opinion, commemoration, congratulations or sentiment of both houses.
Submittal of a referendum to the voters.
Legislative action involving the process of amending the Arizona or United States
Constitution.

SCR1011:

NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT (TECH
CORRECTION; ILLEGAL ALIENS) [PASSED]
Condemns sections 1021 and 1022 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY
2012.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Allen
Last Action: 4/19, transmitted to Secretary of State
SCR1014:
BORDER SECURITY [PASSED]
Supports an increase in personnel along the border between the United States and Mexico.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Griffin Co-Sponsor(s): Sen. Allen, Sen. Antenori, Sen. Barto, Rep. Barton,
Rep. Brophy McGee, Rep. Carter, Rep. Chabin, Sen. Crandall, Rep. Crandell, Rep. Dial, Sen.
Driggs, Rep. Fann, Rep. Goodale, Sen. Gould, Rep. Gowan, Sen. L. Gray, Rep. Jones, Rep. Judd,
Rep. Kavanagh, Sen. Klein, Sen. Lewis, Rep. McLain, Sen. Melvin, Sen. Murphy, Sen. Nelson, Rep.
Olson, Sen. S. Pierce, Sen. Reagan, Rep. Seel, Sen. Shooter, Sen. S. Smith, Rep. Stevens, Rep.
Ugenti, Sen. Yarbrough Last Action: 3/22, transmitted to Secretary of State
SCR1029:
PHOTO RADAR PROHIBITION [FAILED]
Subject to voter approval, statutorily prohibits a state agency or a local authority to use a photo
enforcement system.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Antenori Co-Sponsor(s): Sen. Burges, Rep. Gowan, Rep. Judd, Rep.
Stevens, Sen. Biggs, Rep. Montenegro, Sen. Murphy, Rep. Proud, Sen. Shooter, Sen. S. Smith, Sen.
Yarbrough Last Action: 3/6, FAILED to pass Senate 13-15. Senate voted to reconsider failure to
pass bill. FAILED to pass Senate on reconsideration 14-15
SCR1039:
SHERIFF ARPAIO; DENOUNCING PRACTICES [NOT HEARD]
Denounces the policies and practices of Maricopa County’s Sheriff, Joe Arpaio. Acknowledges that
the issues of discrimination, uninvestigated sex crimes, abuse of power and waste of millions of
dollars are indicative of his failure as the Maricopa County Sheriff.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Gallardo Co-Sponsor(s): Rep. Alston, Sen. Cajero Bedford, Rep. Campbell,
Rep. Gallego, Rep. Gonzales, Rep. Hobbs, Sen. Jackson, Sen. Landrum Taylor, Sen. Lopez, Sen.
Lujan, Rep. McCune Davis, Sen. Meza, Rep. C. Miranda, Sen. Schapira
Last Action: 1/31, Referred to Senate Rules

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HCM2005: BORDER PATROL; RELOCATIONS; BORDER FENCE [FAILED]
Requests that the Commissioner of the United States Customs and Border Protection relocate
border patrol agents from the interior of the state to the border fence.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Judd Co-Sponsor(s): Rep. Crandell, Rep. Seel
Last Action: 3/28, Senate COW approved with floor amend #5237

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Senate Bills Vetoed By The Governor
S1176: PARENTING TIME; COURT-ORDERED SUPERVISORS
Requires persons ordered by the court to supervise parenting time to have a valid fingerprint
clearance card and adds them to the list of mandatory reporters.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. L. Gray
Last Action: 4/11, VETOED by the Governor
ARS Title(s) affected: 13, 25, 41
S1182:

NATIONAL DEFENSE ACT; COMPLIANCE (TECH CORRECTION;
UNDERGROUND STORAGE; CLOSURE)
SB 1182 prohibits this State and any agency of this State from implementing sections 1021 and
1022 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2012.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Allen
Last Action: 5/14 VETOED by the Governor
ARS Title(s) affected: 49
S1323:

ARIZONA RANGER VEHICLES; LIGHTS (MUNICIPALITIES;
POWERS; TECH CORRECTION)
Allows an Arizona ranger vehicle to possess a lighted lamp exhibiting red and blue lights.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Antenori
Last Action: 4/12, VETOED by the Governor
ARS Title(s) affected: 41

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House Bills Vetoed by the Governor
H2433:
BAIL BOND AGENT LISTS; SOLICITATION
Makes numerous changes to the requirements governing bail bonds agents lists and prohibits a
private company from soliciting bail bond businesses inside or within 200 feet of any court or city
jail.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Gowan Co-Sponsor(s): Sen. Antenori, Rep. Ash, Rep. Fillmore, Sen.
Gallardo, Sen. Lopez, Sen. Murphy, Rep. Seel, Sen. Shooter, Rep. D. Smith, Rep. Stevens
Last Action: 5/11, VETOED by the Governor
ARS Title(s) affected: 13
H2434:

FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT; NOTIFICATION (BAIL BOND
REQUIREMENTS; CASH; SECURED)
Requires federal law enforcement officers to notify the county sheriff before taking any official law
enforcement action.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Gowan Co-Sponsor(s): Sen. Antenori, Sen. Gallardo, Rep. Seel, Rep. D.
Smith Last Action: 4/11, VETOED by the Governor
ARS Title(s) affected: 11
H2557:
INTERSECTION; DEFINITION (WIRELESS
TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER; RECORDS ACCESS)
Modifies the definition of intersection when at a location controlled by a traffic control signal.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Vogt
Last Action: 5/9, VETOED by the Governor
ARS Title(s) affected: 41
H2729:
STATE REGULATION OF FIREARMS
Provides regulations for firearms on public property meeting specific criteria.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Gowan Co-Sponsor(s): Sen. Allen, Sen. Antenori, Rep. Barton, Sen. Biggs,
Rep. Crandell, Rep. Fann, Rep. Farnsworth, Rep. Fillmore, Sen. Gould, Sen. Griffin, Rep. Harper,
Rep. Judd, Rep. Kavanagh, Sen. Klein, Sen. Melvin, Rep. Mesnard, Rep. Montenegro, Sen. Murphy,
Rep. Olson, Rep. J. Pierce, Rep. Proud, Rep. Seel, Sen. Shooter, Rep. D. Smith, Sen. S. Smith, Rep.
Stevens, Rep. Urie, Rep. Jim Weiers
Last Action: 4/17, VETOED by the Governor
ARS Title(s) affected: 12, 13, 15

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Senate Bills That Failed
S1027:
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; SUPERVISED PROBATION; FINE
Adds the pleas of “guilty” and “no contest” to applicable dispositions for misdemeanor domestic
violence offenses (13-3601.01) while mandating supervised probation, a fine of no less than fifty
dollars, and forty-eight consecutive hours in jail. Additionally, all fines collected would be redirected
to the Domestic Violence Shelter Fund (36-3002).
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Gallardo
Last Action: 1/9, Referred to Senate Public Safety and Human Services, Judiciary
ARS Title(s) affected: 13, 36
S1034 :
ELECTRONIC; DIGITAL DEVICES; STALKING; THREATENING
Updates certain harassment and stalking related crimes to include the use of electronic or digital
devices.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. L. Gray
Last Action: 1/18, Senate Public Safety and Human Services held
ARS Title(s) affected: 13
S1041:
CONSTABLES; PROHIBITED ACTS
Prohibits constables from specified private process serving operations.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. L. Gray Co-Sponsor(s):
Lesko
Last Action: 4/2, from House Rules okay
ARS Title(s) affected: 22

Rep. Burges, Rep. Harper, Rep. Kavanagh, Rep.

S1043:
DANGEROUS DRUGS; DEFINITION
Adds certain substances related to substituted cathinones to the definition of dangerous drugs.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. L. Gray Co-Sponsor(s): Sen. Barto, Sen. S. Pierce
Last Action: 4/30, transmitted to Senate
ARS Title(s) affected: 13, 36
S1056:
CLASS G LICENSEES; COMMUNICATION DEVICES
Prohibits certain permit and license holders under the age of 18 from using wireless
communication devices while operating a motor vehicle, and designates violations as secondary
offenses.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. McComish Co-Sponsor(s): Rep. Robson, Rep. Williams
Last Action: 3/2, referred to House Jud
ARS Title(s) affected: 28

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S1057:
TRAFFIC SCHOOL; DRIVER LICENSE SUSPENSION
Adds that if the department suspends or revokes a license upon non-compliance of ordered traffic
school and education requirements the department shall not reinstate said license until licensee
provides proof of successful completion of approved school and sessions to the department.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Reagan Co-Sponsor(s): Sen. Barto
Last Action: 1/10, Referred to Senate Natural Resources and Transportation
ARS Title(s) affected: 28
S1065 :

DOGS; REGULATION; LOCAL ORDINANCE (LEASH LAW
EXEMPTION; LIABILITY INSURANCE)
Prohibits a condominium or planned community homeowners association (HOA) from adopting or
enforcing rules regarding dogs that are more stringent than the local ordinance.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Klein
Last Action: 2/27, FAILED to pass Senate 6-24
ARS Title(s) affected: 33
S1071:
RACIAL PROFILING PROHIBITED
Adds an article that prohibits racial profiling and states a peace officer cannot detain an individual
based solely on noncriminal factors. Requires AZ POST to require annual training to be completed
by all peace officers that emphasizes the prohibition of racial profiling, includes comprehensive
scenario-based sessions, and stresses understanding and respect for differences.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Schapira Co-Sponsor(s): Sen. Gallardo
Last Action: 1/11, Referred to Senate Public Safety and Human Services, Judiciary
ARS Title(s) affected: 41
S1072 :
MINORS; REPORTING DUTY; MISSING; DECEASED
Establishes felony offenses for failing to report a missing child or vulnerable adult.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. L. Gray Co-Sponsor(s): Sen. S. Pierce, Sen. Cajero Bedford, Sen. Barto,
Rep. Burges, Sen. Lopez, Rep. Mesnard
Last Action: 3/26, FAILED House Appropriations 3-10
ARS Title(s) affected: 11, 13
S1073:
PHARMACY BD; DRUG SCHEDULES; RULES
Allows the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy (Board) to adopt rules to define the chemical
composition of controlled substances prescribed in statute.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. L. Gray Co-Sponsor(s): Rep. Burges, Rep. McLain, Rep. Pancrazi, Rep. Jim
Weiers
Last Action: 3/8, referred to House Jud
ARS Title(s) affected: 32

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S1074 :
DOMESTIC RELATIONS; SUPPORT ARREST WARRANTS
Permits the court to issue a spousal support arrest warrant when the person receives notice but fails
to appear, as ordered by the court, at a hearing related to spousal support.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. L. Gray Co-Sponsor(s): Sen. Cajero Bedford, Sen. Lopez, Rep. Mesnard,
Rep. Pancrazi
Last Action: 2/29, Referred to House Judiciary
ARS Title(s) affected: 25
S1080 :
GRAND JURY; LENGTH OF TERM
Increases the term a grand jury in a county with a population less than 200,000 may serve from 120
days to 180 days.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Crandell Co-Sponsor(s): Sen. Allen
Last Action: 2/20, Referred to House Judiciary
ARS Title(s) affected: 21
S1083:
SPECIAL MISSION UNIT (ARIZONA STATE GUARD )
An emergency measure that establishes the Arizona Special Missions Unit (ASMU) and
appropriates $1.4 million each year from the Gang and Immigration Intelligence Team
Enforcement Mission (GIITEM) Border Security and Law Enforcement Subaccount (Subaccount)
to the ASMU.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Allen Co-Sponsor(s): Sen. Biggs, Rep. Gowan, Sen. Griffin, Sen. Klein, Sen.
Melvin, Sen. Murphy, Rep. Proud, Sen. S. Smith
Last Action: 3/7, from House Rules okay
ARS Title(s) affected: 13, 26
S1087:
FIREARMS; STATE PREEMPTION
Makes technical and conforming changes to statutes related to firearms.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Gould
Last Action: 3/22, stricken from House consent calendar by Gowan
ARS Title(s) affected: 13
S1114:
IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE; EXCEPTION
An emergency measure that applies certain sentencing and ignition interlock device (IID) changes
related to DUI that became effective January 1, 2012, to people who committed offenses before
that date, under specified circumstances.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. L. Gray Co-Sponsor(s):
Last Action: 3/5, referred to House Jud
ARS Title(s) affected: 28

Rep. D. Smith, Rep. Williams

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S1130:
MISCONDUCT INVOLVING WEAPONS; UNIVERSITY; COLLEGES
Adds community colleges under the jurisdiction of a community college district and universities
under the jurisdiction of the Arizona Board of Regents to the definition of "School" within section
13-3102 relating to weapons.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Gallardo
Last Action: 1/18, Referred to Senate Judiciary
ARS Title(s) affected: 13
S1140 :
PRIVATE PROCESS SERVERS; CRIMINAL LIABILITY
Classifies assault on a private process server as aggravated assault.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Crandall Co-Sponsor(s): Sen. Barto, Sen. Cajero Bedford, Sen. Gallardo,
Sen. Klein, Sen. Landrum Taylor, Sen. Lopez, Sen. Lujan, Sen. McComish, Sen. Nelson, Sen.
Reagan, Sen. Shooter, Sen. Yarbrough
Last Action: 2/21, Referred to House Judiciary
ARS Title(s) affected: 13
S1143 :
AGGRAVATED IDENTITY THEFT; SENTENCING
Classifies, as a class 2 felony, aggravated taking the identity of another person or entity that involves
50 or more persons or entities.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Driggs Co-Sponsor(s): Sen. Crandall, Sen. McComish
Last Action: 2/14, Referred to House Judiciary
ARS Title(s) affected: 13
S1144 :
SPECIAL SENTENCING; PEACE OFFICER IMPERSONATION
Establishes special sentencing classifications for felony offenses committed with the intent to
impersonate a peace officer.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Driggs Co-Sponsor(s): Sen. Crandall, Sen. McComish
Last Action: 2/20, Referred to House Judiciary, Military Affairs and Public Safety
ARS Title(s) affected: 13
S1145:
PUBLIC ENTITY; EMPLOYEE IMMUNITY; SUICIDES
Relieves an employee or public entity of liability for self-inflicted injury or death of a prisoner or
youth committed to the Department of Juvenile Corrections under qualified immunity unless the
employee intentionally caused harm or was grossly negligent.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Driggs Co-Sponsor(s): Sen. McComish, Rep. Vogt
Last Action: 1/18, Referred to Senate Judiciary
ARS Title(s) affected: 12

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S1148:
MISCONDUCT INVOLVING WEAPONS; DRUGS; SENTENCING
Adds that a person in possession of a deadly weapon during the commission of any felony offense
is not eligible for suspension of sentence, probation, pardon or release from confinement unless the
offense involves possession or use of a controlled substance.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Driggs Co-Sponsor(s): Sen. Crandall, Sen. McComish
Last Action: 1/18, Referred to Senate Judiciary
ARS Title(s) affected: 13
S1162 :

PROCESS SERVER FEES; PHOTO ENFORCEMENT (TECH
CORRECTION; TRUST LANDS; ACCESS)
Prohibits the sheriff to charge a fee or a process server to be paid a fee related to the photo
enforcement system.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Murphy
Last Action: 3/15, FAILED House Trans 2-4
ARS Title(s) affected: 11
S1173:
PEACE OFFICERS; IMMIGRATION INQUIRIES PROHIBITED
Adds section 13-3805, prohibiting peace officers from asking a victim of or a witness to a crime
about that person’s nationality or immigration status except as necessary to investigate the offence
notwithstanding section 11-1051.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Gallardo Co-Sponsor(s): Sen. Jackson
Last Action: 1/19, Referred to Senate Judiciary
ARS Title(s) affected: 13
S1174:
FIREARMS; BACKGROUND CHECKS; GUN SHOWS
Requires background checks on all purchasers prior to the sell or transfer of a firearm at any
firearm show. Any violation of this section is a class 1 misdemeanor.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Gallardo
Last Action: 1/19, Referred to Senate Judiciary
ARS Title(s) affected: 44
S1175:
MISCONDUCT INVOLVING WEAPONS; STATE BUILDINGS
Expands the definition of misconduct involving weapons to include entering any state building,
unless authorized by law, carrying a deadly weapon. Inclusive of the House of Representatives wing
and the Senate wing of the State Capital building.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Gallardo
Last Action: 1/19, Referred to Senate Judiciary
ARS Title(s) affected: 13

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S1177:
CHILD SUPPORT CRIMINAL RECORD INFO CHECKS
Permits certain volunteers who provide services to vulnerable adults to submit fingerprints for a
state and federal criminal records check instead of obtaining a fingerprint clearance card.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. L. Gray
Last Action: 3/2, held House Hel-Hu Ser
ARS Title(s) affected: 46
S1187:

CPS; CRIMINAL CONDUCT (TEC CORRECTION; CHILD WELFARE
AGENCY)
Modifies the definition of criminal conduct allegation regarding a child and a reporting requirement
related to joint investigation protocols. Adds a requirement for the Department of Economic
Security (DES) before allowing contact between a child in DES care and the child’s parent and a
requirement for an officer responding to a domestic violence call.

Primary Sponsor: Sen. L. Gray
Last Action: 3/1, from House Hel-Hu Ser do pass
ARS Title(s) affected: 8
S1209 :
SHERIFF; SEX OFFENDER MONITORING; FEE
Allows county sheriffs to collect fees from certain sex offenders.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Griffin Co-Sponsor(s): Sen. S. Smith, Rep. Stevens, Sen. Allen, Sen.
Antenori, Sen. Klein, Sen. Lewis, Sen. Melvin, Sen. Nelson, Sen. S. Pierce, Rep. Seel, Sen. Shooter,
Sen. Yarbrough
Last Action: 2/8, FAILED Public Safety and Human Services 2-4
ARS Title(s) affected: 11
S1218:
IMMIGRATION; LAW ENFORCEMENT; REPEAL
Repeals and amends sections that were established by Laws 2010, Chapter 113 (S1070). Specifically
removes the establishment of the Gang and Immigration Intelligence Team Enforcement Mission
(GIITEM) Fund, the ability of a peace officer to lawfully stop any person who is operating a motor
vehicle that may be in violation of any civil traffic law as it relates to the smuggling of human
beings, the ability of a peace officer to arrest a person who has committed any public offense that
makes the person removable from the United States, the requirement that an employer should
retain the verification on an employee, for three years, completed through the e-verify program,
and the act of concealing or transporting an illegal alien in this state.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Gallardo Co-Sponsor(s): Rep. Ableser, Sen. Aboud, Rep. Alston, Rep.
Arredondo, Sen. Cajero Bedford, Rep. Gallego, Rep. Gonzales, Rep. Hale, Rep. Hobbs, Sen.
Jackson, Sen. Landrum Taylor, Sen. Lopez, Sen. Lujan, Rep. McCune Davis, Sen. Meza, Rep. C.
Miranda, Rep. R. Miranda, Rep. Pancrazi, Rep. Patterson, Rep. Saldate, Sen. Schapira, Rep. Tovar,
Rep. Wheeler
Last Action: 1/24, Referred to Senate Judiciary
ARS Title(s) affected: 11, 12, 13, 23, 28, 41

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S1234:
CONSTITUTIONAL DEFENSE COUNCIL
Creates the Constitutional Defense Council, its membership and purpose, and specifies the issues
to consider at its public meetings. Establishes the Constitutional Defense Council Fund,
appropriates a percentage of the total annual budget from all sources appropriated to the Office of
the Attorney General and stipulates the use of the fund monies.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Griffin Co-Sponsor(s): Sen. Allen, Sen. Gould, Sen. S. Smith, Rep. Stevens,
Rep. Judd, Rep. Gowan, Sen. Antenori, Sen. Barto, Rep. Barton, Rep. Jones, Sen. Melvin, Sen.
Murphy, Sen. S. Pierce, Sen. Shooter
Last Action: 2/9, from Senate Water, Land Use and Rural Development do pass
ARS Title(s) affected: 41
S1285:
BAIL RECOVERY AGENTS; REQUIREMENTS
Adds the following additional requirements to be a Bail Recovery Agent: An applicant must submit
an affidavit attesting to 1 year of residency in Arizona immediately prior to application, be 21 years
of age, not be a certified Peace Officer, possess a high school diploma or GED, have successfully
completed a gun safety course or have a DOD form 214, and have been determined qualified after
submittal of fingerprints to DPS.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. McComish Co-Sponsor(s): Rep. McLain
Last Action: 1/25, Referred to Senate Banking and Insurance
ARS Title(s) affected: 20
S1302:
MILITARY FAMILY RELIEF FUND
Makes conforming changes regarding the repeal date of the Military Family Relief Fund.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Antenori
Co-Sponsor(s): Rep. Gowan, Rep. Vogt
Last Action: 4/4, retained on House COW calendar
ARS Title(s) affected: 41
S1303:
EVADING ARREST OR DETENTION
Establishes penalties and classifications for unlawfully evading arrest or detention.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Antenori Co-Sponsor(s): Rep. D. Smith, Rep. Stevens, Rep. Gowan, Sen.
Biggs, Sen. Burges, Rep. Hale, Rep. Harper, Rep. Judd, Sen. McComish, Rep. McLain, Rep.
Montenegro, Sen. Murphy, Rep. Proud, Rep. Robson, Sen. Shooter, Rep. Vogt
Last Action: 2/20, Referred to House Judiciary
ARS Title(s) affected: 13
S1304:
FIREARMS REGULATION; POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS
Removes statutory language regarding a political subdivision’s ability to restrict the discharge of a
firearm, and specifies that a political subdivision may enforce statutory provisions relating to the
unlawful discharge of firearms.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Antenori Co-Sponsor(s): Rep. Crandell, Rep. Gowan, Rep. Lesko, Rep.
Mesnard, Rep. Seel, Rep. D. Smith, Rep. Stevens, Rep. Jim Weiers
Last Action: 3/26, from House Rules okay
ARS Title(s) affected: 13

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S1306:
ALARM SYSTEM INSTALLATION; CONTRACTS; MUNICIPALITIES
Prohibits a city, town, county or other political subdivision of Arizona from further regulating,
licensing or obtaining information from alarm businesses or alarm agents.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Antenori
Co-Sponsor(s): Sen. Burges, Sen. Gould, Sen. Griffin, Sen.
Murphy, Rep. Proud, Rep. Vogt
Last Action: 3/20, from House Rules okay
ARS Title(s) affected: 9
S1307 :
TRANSFER MONIES; PROJECT CHALLENGE
Transfers $500,000 annually from the Gang and Immigration Intelligence Task Force Mission
(GIITEM) subaccount to the Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (DEMA) to be used
for Project Challenge.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Antenori Co-Sponsor(s): Sen. Burges, Rep. Carter, Sen. L. Gray, Rep.
Chabin, Rep. Gowan, Rep. Fillmore, Rep. Seel, Rep. D. Smith, Rep. Stevens, Rep. J. Pierce, Rep.
Barton, Rep. Crandell, Rep. Dial, Rep. Fann, Rep. Goodale, Rep. Heinz, Rep. Jones, Rep. Judd,
Sen. Klein, Sen. McComish, Sen. Melvin, Sen. Nelson, Sen. S. Pierce, Rep. Proud Rep. Ugenti, Rep.
Urie
Last Action: 2/7, from Senate Veterans, Military and Government Affairs do pass
ARS Title(s) affected: 12
S1312:
AZ RANGERS; IMPERSONATION; OFFENSE
Defines impersonating an Arizona Ranger and classifies the act as a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Antenori Co-Sponsor(s): Rep. Vogt
Last Action: 3/7, referred to House Jud
ARS Title(s) affected: 13
S1314:
PROCESS SERVERS; QUOTAS; PERJURY
Prohibits a private process server from serving process if there is a requirement that relates to
mandatory minimum service during any specific day. Establishes a felony classification for perjury
by a false statement on an affidavit of service.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Antenori Co-Sponsor(s): Sen. Yarbrough
Last Action: 2/13, FAILED Senate Judiciary 3-4
ARS Title(s) affected: 11, 13
S1315:
PHOTO ENFORCEMENT TICKETS; SERVICE
Modifies procedures for the service of a traffic complaint that is the result of a photo enforcement
system.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Antenori
Last Action: 2/13, FAILED Senate Judiciary 2-5
ARS Title(s) affected: 28

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S1316:
RED LIGHT VIOLATIONS; PHOTO RADAR
Establishes that a photo enforcement system detect a red light running violation for at least one
second before a traffic ticket and complaint may result.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Antenori
Last Action: 2/13, Senate Judiciary held
ARS Title(s) affected: 28
S1333:
EVALUATION; RESPONSE; FEDERAL LAW
Establishes the Evaluation of Federal Law Advisory Council (Council) and a Constitutional
Defense Fund (Fund) administered by the Council and subject to legislative appropriation.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Melvin Co-Sponsor(s):
Sen. Murphy, Rep. Yee
Last Action: 3/26, from House Appro do pass
ARS Title(s) affected: 41

Sen. Allen, Sen. Biggs, Sen. Griffin, Sen. Klein,

S1353:

TECH CORRECTION; CITIES & TOWNS S/E RELATING TO
SENTENCING; THEFT OF METAL
Modifies the value of ferrous and nonferrous metals, when determining the value following a theft,
to include the fair market value of the metal in the local area at the time of the theft, rather than the
value of the scrap metal.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Melvin
Last Action: 2/8, Senate Commerce and Energy held
ARS Title(s) affected: 9
S1358:
NEUTRALIZATION; FEDERAL LAWS
Establishes the Joint Legislative Committee on Neutralization of Federal Laws (Committee) and
identifies its members. Specifies the duties of the Committee.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Klein Co-Sponsor(s): Sen. Burges, Sen. Griffin, Sen. Melvin, Sen. Shooter
Last Action: 3/15, FAILED to pass Senate 15-14
ARS Title(s) affected: 41
S1371:
JUSTICES AND JUDGES; ELECTIONS
Modifies certain statutes related to the election of justices and judges.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Shooter
Last Action: 2/13, FAILED Senate Judiciary 3-4
ARS Title(s) affected: 12, 16, 19, 38, 41

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S1372:
APPEALS COURT; SIZE; FEES DISTRIBUTION
Decreases the number of judges in each division of the Court of Appeals and modifies the
distribution of monies collected and retained by the court.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Shooter
Last Action: 2/13, FAILED Senate Judiciary 2-5
ARS Title(s) affected: 12
S1404:
EVIDENCE; ADMISSIBILITY; CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS
Establishes the admissibility of a certificate of analysis in a criminal trial.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Driggs Co-Sponsor(s):
Yarbrough
Last Action: 3/7, referred to House Jud
ARS Title(s) affected: 13

Rep. Brophy McGee, Rep. J. Pierce, Sen.

S1409:
ASSAULT; PUBLIC DEFENDER; COUNTY RANGER
Adds county rangers to the list of professions protected under the aggravated assault statute and
specifies felony classifications for aggravated assault if committed on a public defender.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Gould
Last Action: 2/29, Referred to House Judiciary
ARS Title(s) affected: 13
S1411:
DEFERRED PROSECUTION; JUSTICE COURT APPROVAL
Modifies county attorney discretion regarding diversion and deferred prosecution in a justice of the
peace court.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Gould
Last Action: 2/13, FAILED Senate Judiciary 0-7
ARS Title(s) affected: 11
S1420 :
DUI COURT PROGRAM; ESTABLISHMENT
The presiding judge of the superior court in each county may establish a DUI court program for
the purpose of prosecuting, adjudication and treating persons who are charged with a DUI and
who meet all criteria and guidelines as established by the presiding judge and county attorney.
There are several exceptions to who may be admitted to include those convicted of a dangerous
offense or those who have previously participated in the program.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Shooter
Last Action: 1/30, Referred to Senate Public Safety and Human Services
ARS Title(s) affected: 28, 42

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S1432:

PRISONER RELEASE; IDENTIFICATION; NOTIFICATION (DEPT OF
CORRECTIONS; CONTINUATION)
An emergency measure that modifies prisoner release requirements for the Arizona Department of
Corrections (ADC).
Primary Sponsor: Sen. L. Gray
Last Action: 3/27, from House Rules okay
ARS Title(s) affected: 41
S1433:
CITIES; TOWNS; POLICE FUNCTIONS; REVOCATION
Allows the county sheriff to assume control of a municipality’s law enforcement functions under
specific conditions.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. L. Gray Co-Sponsor(s): Sen. Gould
Last Action: 4/25, failed COW in House
ARS Title(s) affected: 9
S1434:
LAW ENFORCEMENT; INVESTIGATIONS; PUBLIC RECORDS
Amends statute to clarify that any inspection of records of investigations into the conduct of law
enforcement officers is not limited if the matter is of public concern.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. L. Gray
Last Action: 1/31, Referred to Senate Public Safety and Human Services
ARS Title(s) affected: 38
S1439:
JUVENILES; FELONY CHARGING; CHRONIC OFFENDERS
Amends the definition of a "chronic felony offender" as it relates to juveniles.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Lujan
Last Action: 1/31, Referred to Senate Judiciary
ARS Title(s) affected: 13
S1448:
MISCONDUCT INVOLVING WEAPONS; PUBLIC PROPERTY
Modifies the definitions of public establishment and public event in the misconduct involving
weapons statute.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. S. Smith Co-Sponsor(s):Sen. Allen, Sen. Antenori, Sen. Biggs, Sen. Burges,
Sen. Gould, Sen. Klein, Sen. Murphy, Sen. Shooter
Last Action: 3/7, referred to House Jud
ARS Title(s) affected: 13
S1465:
SEXUAL ABUSE; SENTENCING
Increases the minimum, presumptive, and maximum sentence for persons convicted of sexual
abuse against children.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Schapira
Last Action: 1/31, Referred to Senate Judiciary
ARS Title(s) affected: 13

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S1472:

SECURITY GUARD; PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR; OMNIBUS (PRIVATE
INVESTIGATOR; SECURITY GUARD; BOARD)
Transfers the regulatory authority of private investigators (PIs) and private security guards from the
Department of Public Safety (DPS) to the Private Investigator and Security Guard Board (Board)
and makes numerous changes to the statutes related to PIs and security guards.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. L. Gray
Last Action: 3/14, from House Mil-Pub with amend
ARS Title(s) affected: 32
S1474:
WEAPONS; UNIVERSITY; COLLEGE GROUNDS
Modifies certain statutes related to weapons possession on the grounds of a public university,
college or community college.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Gould Co-Sponsor(s): Sen. Barto, Rep. Seel, Rep. Stevens , Sen. Allen, Sen.
Antenori, Sen. Biggs, Sen. Crandall, Sen. Klein, Rep. Montenegro, Sen. Nelson, Sen. Shooter
Last Action: 2/7, from Senate Judiciary, amended
ARS Title(s) affected: 13
S1479:
FIREARMS; STATE REGULATION; PREEMPTION
Modifies certain provisions in the firearms regulated by state statute. Prescribes criteria for limiting
or prohibiting firearms possession in a public establishment or at a public event.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Gould Co-Sponsor(s): Sen. Antenori, Rep. Crandell
Last Action: 2/6, Senate Judiciary held
ARS Title(s) affected: 12, 13, 15
S1488:
FED MONIES; LEGISLATIVE APPROPRIATIONS
Authorizes the Arizona State Legislature to appropriate non-custodial federal monies.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Murphy Co-Sponsor(s): Sen. Burges, Sen. L. Gray, Sen. Melvin, Sen. S.
Smith, Sen. Yarbrough , Sen. Allen, Sen. Antenori, Sen. Barto, Sen. Biggs, Sen. Gould, Rep.
Gowan, Sen. Griffin, Sen. Klein, Sen. Reagan, Sen. Shooter
Last Action: 2/28, Passed Senate 21-9; ready for House
ARS Title(s) affected: 35
S1492:
OUT-OF-WEDLOCK CHILDREN; FATHERS; RIGHTS
Grants the father of a child born out of wedlock custody rights equal to the child’s mother under
specified conditions.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Murphy
Last Action: 3/12, referred to House Hel-Hu Ser, Jud
ARS Title(s) affected: 13, 25

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S1496:
DEADLY PHYSICAL FORCE; REPORTING; ADMISSIBILITY
Makes any statement made by a witness who may directly or indirectly be involved in the
threatening or actual use of deadly force against another individual inadmissible in criminal
prosecution if the person promptly reports the act in order to obtain emergency medical care or
police services.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Burges
Last Action: 1/31, Referred to Senate Judiciary
ARS Title(s) affected: 12
S1499:
CLIFF JUMPING; VIOLATION
Prohibits a person from knowingly jumping or diving off a cliff or rock formation from ten feet or
higher into a lake or stream that is located in any public park or state land or on private property
without permission of the landowner. A violation of this section is considered a class 2
misdemeanor and the act may be cites as "Richard's Law".
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Burges
Last Action: 1/31, Referred to Senate Judiciary
ARS Title(s) affected: 13
S1520:

AIRPORT AUTHORITY; LEGISLATIVE REPORT S/E RELATING TO
CONSTRUCTION ZONES; TRAFFIC CONTROL MANAGEMENT
Provides that the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) is the primary agency responsible for
traffic control management and public safety in highway work zones. Specifies certain provisions
relating to an agreement between the DPS Director and Director of the Arizona Department of
Transportation for traffic control and public safety in work zones.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Nelson
Last Action: 2/13, Senate Natural Resources and Transportation held
ARS Title(s) affected: 28
S1523 :
GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS; FY2012-13
Makes FY 2013 state General Fund (GF) and Other Fund (OF) appropriations for the operation of
state government and adjusts FY 2012 state GF and OF appropriations.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Shooter Co-Sponsor(s): Sen. Biggs, Sen. S. Pierce
Last Action: 2/21, from Senate Appropriations do pass
ARS Title(s) affected: 41
S1525 :
STATE BUDGET PROCEDURES; FY2012-13
Makes necessary statutory and session law changes relating to budget procedures to reconcile the
FY 2013 state budget.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Shooter Co-Sponsor(s): Sen. Biggs, Sen. S. Pierce
Last Action: 2/21, from Senate Appropriations do pass
ARS Title(s) affected: 41

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S1527:
GOVERNMENT BUDGET RECONCILIATION; FY2012-13
Makes necessary statutory and session law changes relating to general government to reconcile the
FY 2013 state budget.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Shooter Co-Sponsor(s): Sen. Biggs, Sen. S. Pierce
Last Action: 2/21 from Senate Appropriations do pass
ARS Title(s) affected: 38, 41
S1528:
HEALTH; WELFARE; BUDGET RECONCILIATION; FY2012-13
Makes statutory and session law changes relating to health and welfare to reconcile the FY 2013
state budget
.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Shooter Co-Sponsor(s): Sen. Biggs, Sen. S. Pierce
Last Action: 2/21, from Senate Appropriations do pass
ARS Title(s) affected: 35
S1531:
CRIMINAL JUSTICE; BUDGET RECONCILIATION; FY2012-13
Makes necessary statutory and session law changes relating to the criminal justice system to
reconcile the FY 2013 state budget.
Primary Sponsor: Sen. Shooter Co-Sponsor(s): Sen. Biggs, Sen. S. Pierce
Last Action: 2/21, from Senate Appropriations do pass
ARS Title(s) affected: 5, 12, 13, 28, 31, 41

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House Bills That Failed
H2015:
SUPERIOR COURTS; PROHIBITED COSTS; COUNSELING
Notwithstanding any other law, no court in this state shall pay for the cost of court ordered anger
management or domestic violence counseling for any defendant.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Fillmore
Last Action: 1/9, referred to House Military Affairs and Public Safety
ARS Title(s) affected: 12
H2024:
WASTE OF FINITE RESOURCES; REPEAL
Repeals driving speed restrictions counting toward judicial productivity credits
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Crandell Co-Sponsor(s): Rep. Barton,
Ugenti Last Action: 2/16, House Transportation held
ARS Title(s) affected: 22, 28

.

Sen. Allen, Rep. Fillmore, Rep.

H2031:
VEHICLE IMPOUNDMENT; LACK OF INSURANCE
Amends this section to clarify how a peace officer makes the determination that an individual is in
compliance (or not) with the financial responsibility requirements of chapter 9, article 4 of this title.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Kavanagh
Last Action: 1/9, referred to House Transportation, Banking and Insurance
ARS Title(s) affected: 28
H2044:
MARIJUANA; CLASSIFICATION; PETTY OFFENSE
Changes the classification of possessing less than one ounce of marijuana to a petty offense not
withstanding section 13-802 with a fine of not more than four hundred dollars.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Fillmore
Last Action: 1/9, referred to House Judiciary
ARS Title(s) affected: 13
H2074:
MOTORCYCLES; LANE ADVANCEMENT
Allows motorcycles driving next to vehicles traveling slower than 25 miles per hour (mph) to
overtake and pass in the same lane and to operate between lanes of traffic.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Jerry Weiers Co-Sponsor(s): Rep. Burges
Last Action: 2/2, House Transportation held
ARS Title(s) affected: 28

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H2077:
MOTORCYCLE OPERATIONS; RIDING BETWEEN LANES
Deletes language pertaining to motorcycles overtaking and passing vehicles in the same lane and
operating between the lanes of traffic.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Jerry Weiers Co-Sponsor(s): Rep. Burges
Last Action: 2/2, House Transportation held
ARS Title(s) affected: 28
H2095:
PLANNED COMMUNITIES; FIREARMS REGULATION
Prohibits the restriction of firearms in planned communities.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Harper
Last Action: 1/24, House Government held
ARS Title(s) affected: 33
H2144:
PROHIBITED POSSESSOR; DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CONVICTION
Adds a conviction of an offense involving domestic violence to the definition of a "prohibited
possessor" in relation to weapons.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. C. Miranda
Co-Sponsor(s): Rep. R. Miranda, Rep. Saldate
Last Action: 1/17, referred to House Judiciary
ARS Title(s) affected: 13
H2169:
MISSING PERSONS; LAW ENFORCEMENT DUTIES
Adds Chapter 51 to Title 41 relating to missing persons and unidentified human remains
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Dial Co-Sponsor(s): Rep. Gallego
Last Action: 1/11, referred to House Military Affairs and Public Safety
ARS Title(s) affected: 41
H2201:
GRAFFITI IMPLEMENTS; UNLAWFUL POSSESSION; MINORS
Adds that it is unlawful for a minor to possess any graffiti implement while on public or private
property without consent of the property owner. Some exceptions apply.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Campbell Co-Sponsor(s): Rep. Alston, Rep. Chabin, Rep. Farley, Rep.
Gallego, Rep. Hobbs, Rep. Meyer, Rep. Tovar, Rep. Wheeler
Last Action: 1/17, referred to House Judiciary
ARS Title(s) affected: 13
H2202:
PRIVATE PRISONS; PRISONER; FACILITY; LIMITS
Limits the ability of a private prison to expand a private prison facility, purchase a new facility or
increase the amount of prisoners held after the effective date of this amendment.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Campbell Co-Sponsor(s): Rep. Ableser, Rep. Alston, Rep. Chabin, Rep.
Farley, Rep. Gallego, Rep. Hobbs, Rep. Pancrazi, Rep. Patterson, Rep. Tovar, Rep. Wheeler
Last Action: 1/17, referred to House Commerce, Military Affairs and Public Safety
ARS Title(s) affected: 41

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H2206:
PRIVATE PRISONS; PRISONER TRANSFER; PROHIBITION
Amends the definition of a "private prison" to exclude their ability to house prisoners from other
states. Additionally, it affirms that the fingerprints and photographs of incarcerated prisoners kept
on file are public record with no exceptions.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Campbell Co-Sponsor(s): Rep. Ableser, Rep. Alston, Rep. Chabin, Rep.
Farley, Rep. Gallego, Rep. Hobbs, Rep. Pancrazi, Rep. Patterson, Rep. Tovar, Rep. Wheeler
Last Action: 1/17, referred to House Commerce, Military Affairs and Public Safety
ARS Title(s) affected: 41
H2216:
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT; STRANGULATION
Drops the requirement that there has to be a relationship between victim and defendant (domestic
abuse) to classify strangulation as aggravated assault.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Proud
Last Action: 1/17, referred to House Judiciary
ARS Title(s) affected: 13
H2224:
UNRESTRAINED MINORS; MOTOR VEHICLES; PROHIBITION
Prohibits a person from driving on a highway with a passenger under 18 years of age in an open
compartment of a motor vehicle unless the passenger is safely restrained.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Goodale Co-Sponsor(s): Rep. Heinz, Rep. Jones
Last Action: 2/2, from House Transportation, amended
ARS Title(s) affected: 28
H2231:
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT; HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONERS
Adds additional healthcare providers who are certified or licensed pursuant to title 32 or those who
they have designated to perform their duties to the circumstances that changes assault to
"aggravated assault".
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Heinz
Last Action: 1/23, referred to House Judiciary
ARS Title(s) affected: 13
H2254:
COMMUNITY COLLEGES; UNIVERSITIES; CONCEALED WEAPONS
Adds Article 11 that allows faculty members of a community college or university to possess a
concealed firearm on school grounds if the faculty member possesses a valid permit.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Harper Co-Sponsor(s): Rep. Seel
Last Action: 1/23, referred to House Military Affairs and Public Safety
ARS Title(s) affected: 15

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H2266:
CLIFF JUMPING; VIOLATION
Prohibits a person from knowingly jumping or diving off a cliff or rock formation from ten feet or
higher into a lake or stream that is located in any public park or state land or on private property
without permission of the landowner. A violation of this section is considered a class 2
misdemeanor and the act may be cites as "Richard's Law".
Primary Sponsor: Rep Burges
Last Action: No Action Taken
ARS Title(s) affected: 13
H2285:
DUI; IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE
Removes the requirement that first time offenders convicted of a DUI have to equip their motor
vehicle with a certified ignition interlock device for 12 months.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. D. Smith
Last Action: 1/17, referred to House Judiciary
ARS Title(s) affected: 28
H2287:
DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE; RETROACTIVE APPLICATION
Wishes to apply retroactively Laws 2011, Chapter 341 to any person sentenced after April 29, 2011
for a DUI, Extreme DUI or aggravated DUI regardless of the date of offense. Exempts some
sections of Laws 2011, Chapter 341 from retroactive application.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. D. Smith
Last Action: 1/18, referred to House Judiciary
ARS Title(s) affected: 28
H2288:
DUI; Drugs; Driver License Revocation
Removes the conviction of driving a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs from the definition
of mandatory revocation of license.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. D. Smith
Last Action: 1/17, referred to House Judiciary
ARS Title(s) affected: 28
H2289:
CRIMINAL JURY TRIAL; JUSTICE COURTS
Removes the limitation that a trial by jury demand must be made at least five days before
commencement of trial from section 22-320.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. D. Smith
Last Action: 1/17, referred to House Judiciary
ARS Title(s) affected: 22

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H2294:
MUNICIPAL HOME DETENTION PROGRAMS; ESTABLISHMENT
Makes it a requirement for municipalities to establish a prisoner work, community restitution work
and home detention program for eligible sentenced prisoners instead of an option.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. D. Smith
Last Action: 1/17, referred to House Judiciary, Government
ARS Title(s) affected: 9
H2295:
CITIES; ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICTS
Authorizes towns or city municipalities to establish "entertainment districts" within the boundaries
of the city or town with designated days and hours of operation. Allows for open containers and
the sale of spirituous liquor between 2am and 6am within the boundaries and hours of the
entertainment district.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. D. Smith
Last Action: 1/17, referred to House Commerce
ARS Title(s) affected: 9
H2296:
ARIZONA SENTENCING AND CORRECTIONS COMMISSION
Establishes the Arizona Sentencing and Corrections Commission to continuously collect data and
evaluate the effectiveness of the state’s sentencing practices and policies, alternate sentencing
programs and the policies and procedure of the state department of corrections. Will contain 17
members with designated three-year terms who are not eligible to receive compensation.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. D. Smith
Last Action: 1/17, referred to House Judiciary
ARS Title(s) affected: 41
H2297:
PROBATION; COMMUNITY SUPERVISION; VIOLATIONS;
REVOCATION
Prevents the board of executive clemency from revoking a prisoner's release unless the offender
commits two or more additional offenses or violates two or more of the terms and conditions of
the community supervisor.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. D. Smith
Last Action: 1/17, referred to House Judiciary, Military Affairs and Public Safety
ARS Title(s) affected: 13, 31

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H2299:
PRIVATE PRISON STUDY COMMITTEE
Establishes the Private Prison Study Committee to collect data, evaluate and report on the impact
of private prisons on the safety of the public, prisoners and staff, the economic efficiency and
impact of housing on state prisoners in private prison facilities, the provision of constitutionally
appropriate services for prisoners and the training currently required for staff. The Commission will
consist of 19 members who will submit a report on or before December 31, 2012 and this section
will repeal after September 30, 2013.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Campbell
Last Action: 1/17, referred to House Commerce, Military Affairs and Public Safety
ARS Title(s) affected: 41
H2308:
SCRAP METAL DEALERS; SUSPICIOUS METALS
Adds section 44-1648 to Title 44 requiring scrap metal dealers who suspects that a seller is trying to
sell the dealer stolen metal require additional information from the seller as determined by
Department of Public Safety rule.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Patterson Co-Sponsor(s): Rep. McCune Davis
Last Action: 1/17, referred to House Commerce, Military Affairs and Public Safety
ARS Title(s) affected: 44
H2310:
ANIMAL ABUSER REGISTRATION; COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION
Upon conviction or within ten days of entering and remaining in any county of this state, a person
who is eighteen years of age or older who has been convicted of animal cruelty or related offenses
must register with the Sheriff of that county. The Sheriff must then notify, within ten days, all
residents, schools, and businesses within one-half mile of the offenders residence.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Farley Co-Sponsor(s): Sen. Melvin, Sen. Nelson, Sen. Reagan
Last Action: 1/17, referred to House Judiciary, Military Affairs and Public Safety
ARS Title(s) affected: 13
H2311:
COMMUNICATION DEVICES; CLASS G LICENSEES
A class "G" license holder shall not operate a motor vehicle on a highway while using a wireless
communication device with a few emergency, criminal reporting or fear of physical danger
exceptions.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Farley Co-Sponsor(s): Rep. Arredondo, Rep. Hobbs, Sen. McComish, Sen.
Melvin, Sen. Nelson, Rep. Tovar
Last Action: 1/17, referred to House Transportation, Judiciary
ARS Title(s) affected: 28

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H2312:
DISTRACTED DRIVING PROHIBITION
An officer is required to document whether a person involved in an accident was engaged in
distracted driving in violation of section 28-913 at the time of the accident. By law, the officer may
issue a citation if the officer believes the distracted driving is hazardous to public safety.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Farley Co-Sponsor(s): Rep. Arredondo, Rep. Hobbs, Sen. Melvin, Sen.
Nelson, Rep. Tovar
Last Action: 1/17, referred to House Transportation, Judiciary
ARS Title(s) affected: 28
H2316:
ANIMALS; EUTHANASIA; LICENSED VETERINARIANS
Mandates that any animal destroyed in a county, city or town pound shall be administered
euthanasia drugs by a licensed veterinarian or a person under the direct supervision of a licensed
veterinarian.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. D. Smith Co-Sponsor(s): Rep. Gowan, Rep. McLain
Last Action: 2/14, House Government held
ARS Title(s) affected: 3, 11
H2321:
TEXTING WHILE DRIVING; PROHIBITION
Makes the use of a handheld wireless communication device to send, write, or read a written
message, while operating a motor vehicle a civil penalty. This offence is punishable by either $50 or
$100 fine, if the offender is involved in an accident. Exceptions are if a person is not in a lane of
traffic, at a stop due to a traffic control device or sign, or an authorized emergency vehicle or law
enforcement officer.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Williams Co-Sponsor(s): Rep. Farley, Sen. Melvin, Sen. Nelson
Last Action: 2/16, House Transportation held
ARS Title(s) affected: 28
H2338:
PRISONER TRANSFER; DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Repeals numerous sections, as amended by Laws 2011 that requires the Department of Corrections
to contract with the county Sheriff to house prisoners in a state facility or have prisoners, sentenced
to one year or less serve their time in county jails. Emergency clause
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Jones Co-Sponsor(s): Rep. Barton, Rep. Chabin, Rep. Crandell, Rep.
Goodale, Sen. Griffin, Sen. Jackson, Rep. Judd, Rep. McLain, Rep. Pancrazi, Rep. Urie, Rep. Vogt
Last Action: 1/18, referred to House Appropriations
ARS Title(s) affected: 5, 28, 31, 41
H2341:
PROCESS SERVERS; PRIVILEGES; RECORDS; ASSAULT
Allows certified process servers to enter and remain lawfully unannounced in a planned community
or condominium association that is guarded or gated.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Jones Co-Sponsor(s): Rep. Judd, Rep. Pancrazi, Rep. Urie, Rep. Vogt
Last Action: 3/7, Referred to Senate Jud
ARS Title(s) affected: 11, 13, 16, 28

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H2378:
SOLICITATION, TEXT MESSAGE; PROHIBITION
Adds sending a text message to a list of prohibited actions regarding automated systems for the
purpose of solicitation of persons to purchase goods.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Farnsworth
Last Action: 2/2, House Technology and Infrastructure held
ARS Title(s) affected: 13
H2380:
SEARCH WARRANTS; RETURN
Extends the amount of time to return search warrants to the issuing magistrate, after execution,
from four court business days to three.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Farnsworth
Last Action: 1/18, referred to House Judiciary
ARS Title(s) affected: 13
H2388:

PHARMACY BD; DRUG SCHEDULES; RULES (COLLEGE SAVINGS
PLANS; TAX SUBTRACTIONS)
Permits the Board of Pharmacy (Board) to adopt rules to define the chemical composition of
controlled substances prescribed in the schedules of controlled substances.

Primary Sponsor: Sen. Shooter
Last Action: 4/4 Majority and Minority Caucus concurrence recommended
ARS Title(s) affected: 32
H2395:
SCRAP METAL DEALERS; PROHIBITED TRANSACTIONS
Prohibits a scrap metal dealer from knowingly purchasing commercial air conditioner cooling coils
or compressors, unless purchased from an industrial account. Creates a Joint Legislative Study
Committee on metal theft.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Forese Co-Sponsor(s): Rep. Vogt
Last Action: 3/15, from Senate Com-Energy do pass
ARS Title(s) affected: 44
H2435:
ATTORNEY GENERAL; REMOVAL; FEDERAL COURT
Requires the Attorney General, if representing this State in a federal district court, to file a motion
to remove the action to the United States Supreme Court if the United States Supreme Court had
original jurisdiction.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Gowan Co-Sponsor(s): Sen. Klein, Sen. Shooter
Last Action: 1/18, referred to House Judiciary
ARS Title(s) affected: 41

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H2436:
FED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS; NOTIFICATION
Requires federal law enforcement officers to notify the county sheriff before taking any official law
enforcement action.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Gowan
Last Action: 2/15, from House Government do pass
ARS Title(s) affected: 11
H2443:
CIVIL ACTIONS; TIME LIMITS; CRIMES
A person has seven years after reaching eighteen to file a civil action against an offender who
committed any acts related to physical, psychological or other injury against them while a minor.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Gowan
Last Action: 1/18, referred to House Judiciary
ARS Title(s) affected: 12
H2461:
HISTORICAL PRIOR FELONY CONVICTION; DEFINITION
Excludes the time a person spent in pretrial or presentence incarceration from the look-back period
for determining whether a past offense constitutes a historical prior felony conviction.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Ugenti
Last Action: 3/14, from Senate Pub-Hu Ser do pass
ARS Title(s) affected: 13
H2474:
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION DEVICES; UNLAWFUL USE
Defines unlawful use of an electronic communication device and the punishment associated with
such use.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Proud
Last Action: 2/2, House Technology and Infrastructure held
ARS Title(s) affected: 13
H2509:
GANG; IMMIGRATION INTELLIGENCE; MISSION; FUNDING
Establishes the Gang and Immigration Intelligence Team Enforcement (GIITEM)
multijurisdictional task force and details their enforcement mission. Removes the county Sheriff as
the main distributor of the GIITEM funds and instead divides the funds into four sub-accounts, at
specific percentages with stipulated conditions for use. Removes the guaranteed funding amounts
to any county Sheriff, based off population. Requires revenues collected from transaction privileges
and use taxes on the sales of pipes and valves four inches in diameter or less, that are used to
transport oil, natural gas, artificial gas, water or coal slurry to be deposited into the GIITEM fund
and separately accounted for by the department. Requires a 2/3 affirmative vote of each house of
the Legislature for passage.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Campbell
Last Action: 1/18, referred to House Military Affairs and Public Safety, Appropriations
ARS Title(s) affected: 12, 28, 41, 42, 43

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H2512:
TEXTING WHILE DRIVING; PROHIBITION
Prohibits texting while driving.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Urie Co-Sponsor(s): Rep. R. Miranda
Last Action: 1/26, from House Transportation, amended
ARS Title(s) affected: 28
H2521:
COMMUNITY SUPERVISION; EARNED RELEASE CREDITS
Changes the calculation of community supervision imposed by the court to one day for every seven
days served if the defendant is sentenced to a term of imprisonment for a serious offense or a
violent or aggravated felony and adds one day for every three days if the defendant is sentenced to
a term of imprisonment for an offense not listed. Amends earned release credits to one day for
every six days served if the defendant is sentenced to a term of imprisonment for a serious offense
or violent or aggravated felony or one day for every three days served if the defendant is sentenced
to a term of imprisonment for an offense not listed.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Ash Co-Sponsor(s): Rep. Alston, Rep. Arredondo, Rep. Chabin, Rep.
Farley, Rep. Gonzales, Rep. Hale, Rep. Jones, Rep. McLain, Rep. Meyer, Rep. C. Miranda, Rep.
Patterson, Rep. Saldate, Rep. Wheeler
Last Action: 1/18, referred to House Judiciary, Military Affairs and Public Safety
ARS Title(s) affected: 13, 41
H2522:
SENTENCING; MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM TERMS
Makes numerous changes to statutes relating to sentencing.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Ash Co-Sponsor(s): Rep. Chabin, Rep. Patterson, Rep. Wheeler, Rep.
Alston, Rep. Arredondo, Rep. Farley, Rep. Gonzales, Rep. Goodale, Rep. Hale, Rep. Jones, Rep.
Judd, Sen. Lewis, Rep. McLain, Rep. Meyer, Rep. C. Miranda, Rep. Saldate
Last Action: 2/15, from House Military Affairs and Public Safety, amended
ARS Title(s) affected: 13, 31, 41
H2523:
DIRECTOR; DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS; POWERS
Removes the authority of the Director of the Department of Corrections to charge a fee for a
conducting a background check on a person visiting a prisoner of the facility
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Ash Co-Sponsor(s): Rep. Alston, Rep. Goodale, Rep. Jones, Rep. Vogt
Last Action: 1/18, referred to House Military Affairs and Public Safety, Appropriations
ARS Title(s) affected: 41

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H2524:
LIFE SENTENCE; PAROLE ELIGIBILITY
Allows a person who was convicted of murder for an offense prior to August 8, 1973, who was
sentenced to life in prison to be eligible for parole after serving twenty-five calendar years. If the
person was convicted of any other offense with a sentence that runs consecutively to the murder
conviction, the person shall be eligible for parole only to the consecutive sentence. Parole eligibility
takes effect immediately on the effective date of this section and the Department of Corrections
has 30 days to notify all persons eligible. Emergency clause.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Ash Co-Sponsor(s): Rep. Alston, Rep. Chabin, Rep. Farley, Rep. Gonzales,
Rep. Goodale, Rep. Hale, Rep. Harper, Rep. Jones, Rep. McLain, Rep. Meyer, Rep. C. Miranda,
Rep. Patterson, Rep. Saldate, Rep. Wheeler
Last Action: 1/17, referred to House Judiciary
ARS Title(s) affected: 13
H2525:
AZ SENTENCING COMMISSION
Establishes the Arizona Sentencing Commission to continuously collect data and evaluate the
effectiveness of the State’s sentencing practices and policies and alternate sentencing programs. Will
contain 20 members that will provide an annual report to the chairpersons of the Judiciary
Committees for both houses of the Legislature and will terminate on July 1, 2022.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Ash Co-Sponsor(s): Rep. Alston, Rep. Chabin, Rep. Farley, Rep. Gonzales,
Rep. Goodale, Rep. Hale, Rep. Jones, Sen. Lewis, Rep. McLain, Rep. Meyer, Rep. C. Miranda, Rep.
Patterson, Rep. Saldate, Rep. Tovar, Rep. Wheeler
Last Action: 1/17, referred to House Judiciary
ARS Title(s) affected: 41
H2527:
SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION; CONSENSUAL ACTS
A judge may enter a specific finding that a person does not have to register as a sex offender if the
offense involved consensual acts and the judge finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the
person is not likely to reoffend. The victim must agree that the acts were consensual.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Ash Co-Sponsor(s): Rep. Alston, Rep. Farley, Rep. Gonzales, Rep.
Goodale, Rep. Hale, Rep. Jones, Rep. Judd, Rep. McLain, Rep. Meyer, Rep. C. Miranda, Rep.
Saldate
Last Action: 1/17, referred to House Judiciary
ARS Title(s) affected: 13
H2528:
PREGNANT PRISONERS; RESTRAINTS PROHIBITED; EXCEPTION
A correctional institution shall not use restraints on a prisoner or detainee who is known to be
pregnant including during labor, transport to a medical facility, deliver and postpartum recover;
unless the corrections official makes an individualized determination that, the prison or detainee
presents an extraordinary circumstance with exceptions.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Ash Co-Sponsor(s): Rep. Alston, Rep. Chabin, Rep. Farley, Rep. Gonzales,
Rep. Hale, Rep. Jones, Rep. McLain, Rep. Meyer, Rep. C. Miranda, Rep. Patterson, Rep. Saldate,
Rep. Tovar, Rep. Wheeler
Last Action: 1/18, referred to House Military Affairs and Public Safety
ARS Title(s) affected: 31

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H2530:
INCARCERATION COSTS; MUNICIPAL COURT WARRANTS
The costs associated with the incarceration of an individual in a county jail who was arrested by a
peace officer and charged in a municipal court (as defined in section 22-401) or arrested on a
warrant that was issued by a municipal court must be paid by the city or town that established the
municipal court who issued charges or issued the warrant.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Ash Co-Sponsor(s): Rep. Farley, Rep. Hale, Rep. McLain, Rep. Meyer, Rep.
Patterson, Rep. Wheeler
Last Action: 1/18, referred to House Military Affairs and Public Safety
ARS Title(s) affected: 31
H2531:
PRISONERS; MEDICAL PAROLE
Except for prisoners who are sentenced to death or natural life, the Board of Executive Clemency
may release a prisoner on medical parole if a physician has examined the prisoner and it is
determined, upon review by the Department of Corrections that the prisoner suffers from an
incapacitating physical condition, disease or syndrome. Some conditions and exceptions apply.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Ash Co-Sponsor(s): Rep. Alston, Rep. Arredondo, Rep. Chabin, Rep.
Farley, Rep. Gonzales, Rep. Hale, Rep. Jones, Rep. Judd, Rep. McLain, Rep. Meyer, Rep. C.
Miranda, Rep. Patterson, Rep. Saldate, Rep. Wheeler
Last Action: 1/18, referred to House Military Affairs and Public Safety
ARS Title(s) affected: 31
H2536:
PROHIBIT COMPUTER-ASSISTED REMOTE HUNTING
It is a class 1 misdemeanor, upon first offense to take or assist in taking any bird or mammal in or
from this state by computer-assisted remote hunting.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Patterson Co-Sponsor(s): Rep. D. Smith
Last Action: 1/18, referred to House Military Affairs and Public Safety, Judiciary
ARS Title(s) affected: 17
H2537:
HUNTING ENDANGERED SPECIES; CRIMINAL PENALTY
Makes it a class 6 felony to take, attempt to take or possess an endangered species.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Patterson
Last Action: 1/18, referred to House Military Affairs and Public Safety, Judiciary
ARS Title(s) affected: 17
H2547:
COLLATERAL SOURCE EVIDENCE; ADMISSIBILITY
Establishes the admissibility of collateral source evidence in certain civil actions.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Vogt Co-Sponsor(s): Sen. Driggs
Last Action: 2/29, Passed House 36-18; ready for Senate
ARS Title(s) affected: 12

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H2548:

DANGEROUS AND INCOMPETENT DEFENDANTS; COMMITMENT

Adds that if the court finds a defendant incompetent to stand trial they must also determine if the
defendant is dangerous pursuant to section 13-4518. If it is determined, that the defendant is
incompetent and dangerous the defendant shall be committed to a licensed facility by the
Department of Health Services for placement under the supervision of the superintendent of the
Arizona State Hospital.
The defendant shall receive education, care, supervision and treatment to render the person
competent and nondangerous with reports issued to the court after 90 days and every 180 days
after the initial report. Upon determination by the defendant’s supervisor that he/she is competent
and no longer dangerous, another determination hearing must be held.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Vogt Co-Sponsor(s): Sen. Aboud, Sen. Antenori, Sen. Barto, Rep.
Campbell, Rep. Fann, Rep. Farley, Rep. Gowan, Sen. Melvin, Rep. Proud, Rep. Tovar, Rep.
Wheeler, Rep. Williams
Last Action: 1/18, referred to House Judiciary
ARS Title(s) affected: 13
H2586:
BORDER WARNING; DISSEMINATION
Requires the Arizona Department of Homeland Security (Department) to monitor and disseminate
information considered to be a warning about dangerous conditions within the Arizona-Mexico
border area to the public.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Judd Co-Sponsor(s): Rep. Hobbs, Rep. Mesnard, Rep. Seel
Last Action: 3/2, House COW approved with amendment
ARS Title(s) affected: 41
H2596:
TANNING SALONS; MINORS; PROHIBITION
Makes it unlawful to provide tanning bed services at a tanning salon to a person under the age of
eighteen.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Judd Co-Sponsor(s): Rep. Hobbs, Rep. Seel
Last Action: 1/18, referred to House Judiciary
ARS Title(s) affected: 13
H2652:
DEADLY PHYSICAL FORCE; REPORTING; ADMISSIBILITY
Makes any statement made by a witness who may directly or indirectly be involved in the
threatening or actual use of deadly force against another individual inadmissible in criminal
prosecution if the person promptly reports the act in order to obtain emergency medical care or
police services.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Burges
Last Action: 1/25, referred to House Judiciary
ARS Title(s) affected: 12

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H2653:
DEATH PENALTY; REPEAL
Repeals the death penalty, the state capitol postconviction public defender’s office and all related
sections. Requires the court to order that the defendant not be released on any basis for the
remainder of the defendant’s natural life, if the court imposes a natural life sentence. States that the
victim has the right to be present at any sentencing proceeding and present information relevant to
the proceeding.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Ableser Co-Sponsor(s): Rep. Alston, Rep. Chabin, Sen. Gallardo, Rep.
Gonzales, Rep. Hale, Rep. Hobbs, Rep. C. Miranda, Rep. R. Miranda, Rep. Patterson, Rep. Saldate
Last Action: 1/25, referred to House Judiciary
ARS Title(s) affected: 12, 13, 21, 25, 31, 41
H2657:
PEACE OFFICER TRAINING; MOTORCYCLE PROFILING
Expands the basic minimum training for peace officers to include the prohibition against
"motorcycle profiling".
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Fillmore
Last Action: 1/25, referred to House Military Affairs and Public Safety
ARS Title(s) affected: 41
H2661:
IGNITION INTERLOCK RESTRICTED DRIVER LICENSE
Changes the revocation of a person’s drivers license upon the conviction of reckless driving to a
suspension. Allows for the issuance of a special ignition interlock restricted driver license for
anyone previously convicted (within the 24 month period) of a DUI offense. If a person receives a
second conviction, within 84 months of the first, for a charge of DUI, extreme DUI or reckless
driving their license will be suspended for no less than 45 days. After 45 days, they can apply for
the special ignition interlock restricted license. Emergency clause.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. D. Smith Co-Sponsor(s): Rep. Ash, Rep. Gowan
Last Action: 1/25, referred to House Judiciary
ARS Title(s) affected: 28
H2667:
RETAIL BUSINESS; CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE ANALOGUES
Adds Chapter 35 that states a retailer shall not intentionally or knowingly sell a controlled substance
analogue for human consumption. The first violation of this chapter is a class 3 misdemeanor with
subsequent penalties for violations increasing in severity to include loss of license.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Heinz
Last Action: 1/25, referred to House Military Affairs and Public Safety
ARS Title(s) affected: 44
H2692:
MEDICAL MARIJUANA; DISPENSARIES; CERTIFICATES
Adds additional qualifying criteria for applicants for medical marijuana dispensary registration
certificates.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Fillmore
Last Action: 2/15, from House Health and Human Services, amended
ARS Title(s) affected: 36

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H2695:
DEFERRED PROSECUTION; JUSTICE COURT APPROVAL
If a complaint is filed in a Justice of the Peace Court, the County Attorney only has discretion to
decide whether to divert or defer prosecution of an offender with the approval of the Justice Court.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Ash Co-Sponsor(s): Rep. Harper
Last Action: 1/30, referred to House Judiciary
ARS Title(s) affected: 11
H2709:
JUVENILES; DISPOSITION; CRIMINAL DAMAGE
Changes the penalty for a juvenile that is adjudicated delinquent for a violation of section 13-1602
(criminal damage) from a fine of up to $1000 to up to 100 hours of community restitution.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Urie Co-Sponsor(s): Rep. Alston, Rep. Campbell, Rep. Hale, Rep. Tovar
Last Action: 1/31, referred to House Judiciary
ARS Title(s) affected: 8
H2711:
SEXUAL EXPLOITATION; CHILDREN; CLASSIFICATION
Revises the definition of sexual exploitation of children to include exhibiting, selling or distributing
any visual depiction in which a minor is engaged in exploitive exhibition or other sexual conduct.
Changes any violation that involves multiple visual depictions, on the same occasion, for personal
use, to one violation. Adds that a violation of this section is a class 2 felony, punishable as a
dangerous crime against children unless the offense was committed solely for personal use, then it
is a class 6 felony. An exception exists for subsequent offenses, which would cause the violation to
be classed as a class 2 felony. Further clarifies “personal use” to mean “exclusive personal viewing”.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Ash Co-Sponsor(s): Rep. Chabin, Rep. Farley, Rep. Gonzales, Rep.
Goodale, Rep. Hale, Rep. Judd, Rep. McLain, Rep. C. Miranda, Rep. Saldate, Rep. D. Smith
Last Action: 1/31, referred to House Judiciary
ARS Title(s) affected: 13
H2719:
FIREARMS; FEDERAL LAW; SCHOOL PERIMETERS
Declares that a person who lawfully owns or possesses a firearm is considered to be individually
licensed and verified to possess a firearm immediately outside the grounds of a school.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Seel Co-Sponsor(s): Sen. Antenori, Rep. Crandell, Rep. Gowan, Rep.
Harper, Rep. Judd, Rep. Kavanagh, Rep. Mesnard, Rep. Proud, Rep. D. Smith, Rep. Stevens
Last Action: 3/13, from Senate Jud do pass
ARS Title(s) affected: 13
H2736:
FEDERAL GRANTS; JLBC REVIEW
Requires Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC) review of all applications for federal assistance
or grants over $500,000 by or on behalf of state agencies, boards and commissions.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Court Co-Sponsor(s): Rep. Kavanagh
Last Action: 2/8, House Appropriations held
ARS Title(s) affected: 35

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H2746:
SUPERIOR COURT CLERK; REMOVAL; DEBT
Changes the amount of time the clerk must wait before removing a debt from the accounting
system from thirty days to forty-five.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. D. Smith
Last Action: 2/7, referred House Judiciary
ARS Title(s) affected: 12
H2755:
DRUG OFFENSES; SALES; DEFINITION
Expands the definition of sale and sell as it relates to drug offenses.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Reeve Co-Sponsor(s): Rep. Tobin
Last Action: 2/16, House Judiciary held
ARS Title(s) affected: 13
H2756:
DUI; MARIJUANA; PRESUMPTIVE IMPAIRMENT
Stipulates that a defendant is impaired by marijuana if they have a blood concentration of 2.0
nanograms per milliliter (ng/ml) or more of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) within two hours of
driving.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Reeve
Last Action: 2/16, House Judiciary held
ARS Title(s) affected: 9, 11, 28
H2782:
SALVIA DIVINORUM; UNLAWFUL ACTS
Adds that it is unlawful for a person to sell, dispense, distribute, furnish, administer or give offer to
sell, dispense, distribute, furnish, administer or give salvia divinorum to a person under the age of
21. Qualifies this offense as a class 2 misdemeanor and allows an affirmative defense if the person
reasonable relied on fraudulent proof of age.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Meyer Co-Sponsor(s): Rep. Farley, Rep. Gallego, Rep. Tovar, Rep. Wheeler
Last Action: No Action Taken
ARS Title(s) affected: 13
H2818:
FORGERY; NOMINATING PETITION SIGNATURES
Specifies that a "written instrument" does not include a nominating petition as prescribed by Title
16, Chapter 3.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Ash Co-Sponsor(s): Rep. Alston
Last Action: 2/8, referred to House Judiciary
ARS Title(s) affected: 13

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H2819:
CHILD MOLESTATION; OFFENSE
Adds to the classification of “Molestation of a child” that sexual contact must be motivated by a
sexual interest.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Ash
Last Action: 2/8, referred to House Judiciary
ARS Title(s) affected: 13
H2828:
PSEUDOEPHEDRINE; SALE; PROHIBITION
Makes it a class 3 misdemeanor for a retailer to sell products containing a pseudoephedrine base, or
its salts, isomers or salts of isomers.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Judd
Last Action: 2/8, referred to House Judiciary
ARS Title(s) affected: 32
H2831:
BORDER OPERATIONS CENTER; WIRE TAX
Establishes the Joint Operations Intelligence Center within the Department of Public Safety.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Pratt
Last Action: 4/2, retained on Senate COW calendar
ARS Title(s) affected: 41, 42, 43
H2836:
CIVIL ACTIONS; LIMITATIONS; SEXUAL OFFENSES
Removes the time constraint for filing a civil action against an offender who committed any acts
related to sexual offenses.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Campbell
Last Action: 2/8, referred to House Judiciary and Military Affairs and Public Safety
ARS Title(s) affected: 12
H2839:
CPS; INVESTIGATIONS; RESTRICTIONS
Adds a section requiring a protective service worker to obtain a court order or appropriate consent
to enter a home, conduct a visual examination of a child, transport a child from school, or remove
a child from their home. Except in exigent circumstances that require an emergency removal the
protective service worker must follow the limitations and requirements of this section.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Proud
Last Action: 2/8, referred to House Health and Human Services
ARS Title(s) affected: 8

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H2840:
CIVIL ACTIONS; DRUGS; AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE
In a civil action, it is an affirmative defense if the drug alleged to cause harm is in compliance with
this subsection and the plaintiff’s claim is that the seller or manufacturer provided defective or
deficient labeling, warning or instruction with the drug, failed to protect or warn against a danger or
hazard in the use or misuse of the drug, or failed to provide proper instructions or labeling for the
use or consumption of the drug.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Proud
Last Action: 2/8, referred to House Judiciary
ARS Title(s) affected: 12
H2852:
GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS; FY2012-13
Makes state General Fund (GF) and other fund (OF) appropriations and transfers for FY 2012-13
for the operation of state government and makes various budget revisions and supplemental
appropriations for FY 2011-12.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Kavanagh
Last Action: 2/21, from House Appropriations do pass
ARS Title(s) affected: 41
H2854:
STATE BUDGET PROCEDURES; FY2012-13
Makes statutory and session law changes related to the budget procedures in order to implement
the fiscal year (FY) 2012-2013 state budget.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Kavanagh
Last Action: 2/21, from House Appropriations do pass
ARS Title(s) affected: 41
H2856:
GOVERNMENT BUDGET RECONCILIATION; FY2012-13
Makes changes related to general government necessary to implement the FY 2012-2013 state
budget.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Kavanagh
Last Action: 2/21, from House Appropriations do pass
ARS Title(s) affected: 38, 41
H2860:
CRIMINAL JUSTICE BUDGET RECONCILIATION; FY2012-13
Enacts various statutory and session law changes to enact the fiscal year (FY) 2012-13 budget as it
relates to criminal justice.
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Kavanagh
Last Action: 2/21, from House Appropriations do pass
ARS Title(s) affected: 5, 12, 13, 28, 31, 41

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