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SB 1078 — medical student loan program
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 20, 2021. Enacted.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).
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Mixed recorded votes
3 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.
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Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
18 added · 23 removedPlain-language change summary
The changes in SB 1078 primarily involve the removal of a specific appropriation of $2 million for the medical student loan program, which was originally intended to support the program for the fiscal year 2021-2022. Additionally, it clarifies that practicing another medical specialty in areas of recognized need will require written approval from the relevant board. These adjustments matter because without the appropriation, there may be fewer resources available for medical students, potentially impacting their ability to access necessary funding for their education. The approval requirement for practicing in high-need specialties also ensures that medical professionals are effectively placed where they are most needed to bolster healthcare access in underserved areas.
SB1078Chapter 0442 - 551R - SH Ver of SB1078 SenateHouse Engrossed Senate Bill medical student loan program State of Arizona Senate Fifty-fifth Legislature First Regular Session CHAPTER SENATE BILL 1078 AN ACT Amending sections 15-1722, 15-1723, 15-1724 and 15-1725, Arizona Revised Statutes;
appropriating monies;
Appropriation;
medical student loan fund;
exemption A.
The sum of $2,000,000 is appropriated from the state general fund in fiscal year 2021-2022 to the medical student loan fund established by section 15-1725, Arizona Revised Statutes, as amended by this act.
B.
The appropriation made in subsection A of this section is exempt from the provisions of section 35-190, Arizona Revised Statutes, relating to lapsing of appropriations.
Sec. 9.
Sec. 10.Sec. 9.
APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR JULY 10, 2021.
FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE JULY 10, 2021.
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Action History
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Signed by Governor
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Transmit to Governor
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PASSED
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PASSED
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Transmit to Senate
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PASSED
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DPA
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DP
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House Second Reading
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House First Reading.
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Transmit to House
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PASSED
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DP
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Senate Second Reading
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Senate First Reading
Sponsors
- David Livingston · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 92 not signed on · 4 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- David Livingston Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (92)
92 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 92 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 19 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Democrat | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 29 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 97% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (30)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Christine Marsh | — | Yea |
| Jamescita Peshlakai | — | Yea |
| Juan Mendez | — | Yea |
| Karen Fann | — | Yea |
| Kelly Townsend | — | Yea |
| Kirsten Engel | — | Yea |
| Lisa Otondo | — | Yea |
| Martin Quezada | — | Yea |
| Michelle B. Ugenti-Rita | — | Yea |
| Nancy Barto | — | Yea |
| Paul Boyer | — | Yea |
| Rebecca Rios | — | Yea |
| Rick Gray | — | Yea |
| Rosanna Gabaldon | — | Yea |
| Sean Bowie | — | Yea |
| Sine Kerr | — | Yea |
| Sonny Borrelli | — | Yea |
| Tony Navarrete | — | Yea |
| Tyler Pace | — | Yea |
| Victoria Steele | — | Not Voting |
| Lela Alston | Democrat | Yea |
| Lupe Contreras | Democrat | Yea |
| Sally Ann Gonzales | Democrat | Yea |
| David Gowan | Republican | Yea |
| David Livingston | Republican | Yea |
| J.D. Mesnard | Republican | Yea |
| Thomas "T.J." Shope | Republican | Yea |
| Venden "Vince" Leach | Republican | Yea |
| Warren Petersen | Republican | Yea |
| Wendy Rogers | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 37 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Republican | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 54 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 90% | 7% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (60)
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 19 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 29 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 97% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (30)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Christine Marsh | — | Yea |
| Jamescita Peshlakai | — | Yea |
| Juan Mendez | — | Yea |
| Karen Fann | — | Yea |
| Kelly Townsend | — | Yea |
| Kirsten Engel | — | Yea |
| Lisa Otondo | — | Yea |
| Martin Quezada | — | Yea |
| Michelle B. Ugenti-Rita | — | Yea |
| Nancy Barto | — | Yea |
| Paul Boyer | — | Yea |
| Rebecca Rios | — | Yea |
| Rick Gray | — | Yea |
| Rosanna Gabaldon | — | Yea |
| Sean Bowie | — | Yea |
| Sine Kerr | — | Yea |
| Sonny Borrelli | — | Yea |
| Tony Navarrete | — | Yea |
| Tyler Pace | — | Not Voting |
| Victoria Steele | — | Yea |
| Lela Alston | Democrat | Yea |
| Lupe Contreras | Democrat | Yea |
| Sally Ann Gonzales | Democrat | Yea |
| David Gowan | Republican | Yea |
| David Livingston | Republican | Yea |
| J.D. Mesnard | Republican | Yea |
| Thomas "T.J." Shope | Republican | Yea |
| Venden "Vince" Leach | Republican | Yea |
| Warren Petersen | Republican | Yea |
| Wendy Rogers | Republican | Yea |
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- SB 1078 is sponsored by David Livingston (Republican).
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- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 20, 2021. Enacted.
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