Arizona 55th Legislature - 1st Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 4 D cosponsors

SB 1559 — Native American veterans; tax settlement

Last action — DP

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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 55th Legislature - 1st 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

18 added · 19 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the updated version of SB 1559, the language has been clarified regarding who may claim benefits related to tax settlements for Native American veterans. Notably, the term "surviving spouse" was added, allowing individuals who are the deceased veterans' spouses or representatives to access these benefits. This change is significant because it broadens the eligibility for tax relief, ensuring that the families of veterans can benefit from the provisions even after the veteran has passed away.

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SB1559 - 551R - I Ver       REFERENCE TITLE:
SB1559 - 551R - S Ver       Senate Engrossed   Native American veterans;
Native American veterans;
tax settlement         State of Arizona Senate Fifty-fifth Legislature First Regular Session     SENATE BILL 1559       AN ACT   amending Laws 2016, chapter 125, section 21, as amended by Laws 2017, chapter 215, section 1;
tax settlement         State of Arizona Senate Fifty-fifth Legislature First Regular Session     SB 1559   Introduced by Senators Peshlakai:
Alston, Bowie, Contreras, Engel, Gabaldon, Gonzales, Mendez, Rios, Steele;
Representatives Jermaine, Teller, Tsosie     AN ACT   amending Laws 2016, chapter 125, section 21, as amended by Laws 2017, chapter 215, section 1;
Five percent of the monies in the fund at the beginning of each fiscal year are appropriated separately to both the department of revenue and the department of veterans' services for administrative costs incurred under Laws 2016, chapter 125, sections 19 through 27 of this act during the fiscal year.
Five percent of the monies in the fund at the beginning of each fiscal year are appropriated separately to both the department of revenue and the department of veterans' services for administrative costs incurred under Laws 2016, chapter 125, sections through 27 of this act during the fiscal year.
The claimant must provide a copy of the veteran's certificate of release or discharge from active duty (DD Form 214) or other proof of service provided by the United States department of defense and approved by the department of veterans' services.  If a claimant does not have a copy of the veteran's DD Form 214 or other proof of service, the claimant may request that the department of veterans' services request the veteran's DD Form or other proof of service from the United States department of defense.
The claimant must provide a copy of the veteran's certificate of release or discharge from active duty (DD Form 214) or other proof of service provided by the United States department of defense and approved by the department of veterans' services.  If a claimant does not have a copy of the veteran's DD Form 214 or other proof of service, the claimant may request that the department of veterans' services request the veteran's DD Form 214 or other proof of service from the United States department of defense.
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Action History

  1. DP

  2. House Second Reading

  3. House First Reading.

  4. Transmit to House

  5. PASSED

  6. DP

  7. DP

  8. Senate Second Reading

  9. Senate First Reading

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1 sponsors · 12 co-sponsors · 80 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (12)

Not signed on (80)

80 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"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.

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Votes

Passed

Passed 29 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 3000
Unaffiliated 20000
Republican 6001
Total 29001
% 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 — 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

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Subjects

taxation veterans
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 1559?
SB 1559 is sponsored by Lupe Contreras (Democrat), Sally Ann Gonzales (Democrat), Myron Tsosie (Democrat), Lela Alston (Democrat), Arlando Teller, Jennifer Jermaine, Victoria Steele, Rebecca Rios, Juan Mendez, Rosanna Gabaldon, Kirsten Engel, Sean Bowie, and Jamescita Peshlakai.
What is the current status of SB 1559?
This bill died with 55th Legislature - 1st 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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