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SB 1492 — election law amendments
Last action — Signed by Governor
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 01, 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
2 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.
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Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
71 added · 66 removedPlain-language change summary
The amendment to SB 1492 clarifies the election process for community college board members by specifying that if no one files to run for a position, the county board of supervisors can cancel the election for that office up to 105 days before the voting date. Additionally, it reinforces that a person appointed to fill a vacancy has the same powers and responsibilities as an elected official. These changes aim to streamline the election process and ensure that governing positions are filled efficiently, which is important for maintaining effective governance in community colleges.
SB1492Chapter 0230 - 551R - S Ver of SB1492 Senate Engrossed election law amendments State of Arizona Senate Fifty-fifth Legislature First Regular Session CHAPTER SENATE BILL 1492 AN ACT amending sections 15-424, 15-1442, 16-227, 16-250, 16-311, 16-312, 16-341, 16-410, 16-464, 16-531, 16-558.02, 16-645, 16-802, 16-822, 19-124 and 41-1304, Arizona Revised Statutes;
END_STATUTE Sec. 8.
END_STATUTE Sec. 16.
END_STATUTE APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR APRIL 14, 2021.
FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE APRIL 14, 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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Transmit to Senate
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PASSED
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House Placed on Consent Calendar
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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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DPA
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Senate Second Reading
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Senate First Reading
Sponsors
- Thomas "T.J." Shope · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 92 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Thomas "T.J." Shope 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 |
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| Unaffiliated | 41 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 58 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 97% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (60)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Democrat | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 29 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 97% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (30)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| 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 | — | Yea |
| Lela Alston | Democrat | Yea |
| Lupe Contreras | Democrat | Yea |
| Sally Ann Gonzales | Democrat | Yea |
| David Gowan | Republican | Not Voting |
| 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 |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 1492?
- SB 1492 is sponsored by Thomas "T.J." Shope (Republican).
- What is the current status of SB 1492?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 01, 2021. Enacted.
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