Arizona 54th Legislature - 2nd Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 1 R cosponsors

SB 1491 — literacy; dyslexia; screening; appropriations

Last action — House Second Reading

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 54th Legislature - 2nd Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

42 added · 44 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised version of SB 1491 adds specific requirements for school districts and charter schools to submit and get approval for their K-3 reading programs before receiving funding. It emphasizes the importance of using evidence-based reading curricula and providing professional development for teachers, especially in districts where many students struggle with reading. These changes are significant as they aim to ensure that resources are effectively used to improve reading skills among young learners.

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SB1491 - 542R - I Ver       REFERENCE TITLE:
SB1491 - 542R - S Ver       Senate Engrossed       State of Arizona Senate Fifty-fourth Legislature Second Regular Session       SENATE BILL 1491       AN ACT   amending sections 15‑211, 15-501.01, 15-533 and 15‑704, Arizona Revised Statutes;
literacy;
dyslexia;
screening;
appropriations       State of Arizona Senate Fifty-fourth Legislature Second Regular Session     SB 1491   Introduced by Senators Boyer:
Allen S, Carter, Kerr;
Representative Udall     AN ACT   amending sections 15‑211, 15-501.01, 15-533 and 15‑704, Arizona Revised Statutes;
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Action History

  1. House Second Reading

  2. House First Reading.

  3. Transmit to House

  4. PASSED

  5. DP

  6. DP

  7. DP

  8. Senate Second Reading

  9. Senate First Reading

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 88 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (88)

88 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Passed

Passed 29 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 6000
Democrat 3000
Unaffiliated 20001
Total 29001
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (30)
Member Party Vote
Andrea Dalessandro — Yea
David Bradley — Yea
Eddie Farnsworth — Yea
Frank Pratt — Yea
Heather Carter — Yea
Jamescita Peshlakai — Yea
Juan Mendez — Yea
Karen Fann — Yea
Kate Brophy McGee — Yea
Lisa Otondo — Yea
Martin Quezada — Yea
Michelle B. Ugenti-Rita — Yea
Paul Boyer — Yea
Rebecca Rios — Not Voting
Rick Gray — Yea
Sean Bowie — Yea
Sine Kerr — Yea
Sonny Borrelli — Yea
Tony Navarrete — Yea
Tyler Pace — Yea
Victoria Steele — Yea
Lela Alston Democrat Yea
Lupe Contreras Democrat Yea
Sally Ann Gonzales Democrat Yea
David C. Farnsworth Republican Yea
David Gowan Republican Yea
David Livingston Republican Yea
J.D. Mesnard Republican Yea
Sylvia Allen Republican Yea
Venden "Vince" Leach Republican Yea

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Subjects

education
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 1491?
SB 1491 is sponsored by Heather Carter, Paul Boyer, Sylvia Allen (Republican), Michelle Udall, and Sine Kerr.
What is the current status of SB 1491?
This bill died with 54th Legislature - 2nd Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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