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SB 1719 — state emergency council; membership; procedures
Last action — Vetoed by Governor
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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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6Enacted
This bill died with 55th Legislature - 1st Regular Session. It reached “To Executive” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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
15 added · 15 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent changes to Senate Bill 1719 specify that the state emergency council must meet at least once every two weeks during a statewide emergency. Additionally, if the governor fails to hold these meetings, the emergency declaration will automatically end. These amendments aim to ensure that the council remains active and engaged in decision-making during emergencies, which is vital for effective governance and public safety.
SB1719 - 551R - HS Ver House Engrossed Senate BillEngrossed state emergency council;
the president,president majority leader and majority whip of the senate as an advisory membermember. members.
the speaker,speaker majority leader and majority whip of the house of representatives as an advisory membermember. members.
The minority leader, assistant minority leader and minority whips of the senate as an advisory members.member.
The minority leader, assistant minority leader and minority whips of the house of representatives as an advisory members.member.
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- Engrossed Senate Engrossed Version html
- Engrossed House Engrossed Version Current html
- Amended HOUSE - Floor Amend to Bill - Biasiucci - passed pdf
- Amended SENATE - Rios flr amend (ref Bill) adopted html
- Introduced Introduced Version html
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The bill modifies the membership structure, powers, and duties of the State Emergency Council in Arizona.
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Section 26-304
the president, majority leader and majority whip of the senate as an advisory member members.→ the president, majority leader and majority whip of the senate as advisory members.This change clarifies the designation of the senate members as advisory members.
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Section 26-304
the speaker, majority leader and majority whip of the house of representatives as an advisory member members.→ the speaker, majority leader and majority whip of the house of representatives as advisory members.This change clarifies the designation of the house representatives members as advisory members.
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Section 26-304
if the governor is inaccessible, issuing, in the event of inaccessibility of the governor, a state of emergency proclamation under the same conditions by which the governor could issue such a proclamation., if the action is taken The proclamation must be issued at a meeting of the council called by the director, and if not less than at least three of the council members, at least one of whom is an elected official, must approve the action.→ if the governor is inaccessible, issuing a state of emergency proclamation under the same conditions by which the governor could issue such a proclamation. The proclamation must be issued at a meeting of the council called by the director, and at least three of the council members, at least one of whom is an elected official, must approve the action.This change simplifies the language regarding the issuance of a state of emergency proclamation when the governor is inaccessible.
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Section 26-304
the statewide state of emergency terminates.This deletion removes the automatic termination of the statewide state of emergency if the council is not convened as prescribed.
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Section 26-304
The proclamation must be issued at a meeting of the council called by the director, and if not less than at least three of the council members, at least one of whom is an elected official, must approve the action.→ The proclamation must be issued at a meeting of the council called by the director, and at least three of the council members, at least one of whom is an elected official, must approve the action.This change adjusts the language for clarity regarding the approval process for the emergency proclamation.
Action History
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Vetoed 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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PASSED
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PASSED
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DPA
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House Placed on Consent Calendar
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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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DPA
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DP
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Senate Second Reading
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Senate First Reading
Sponsors
- Karen Fann · Cosponsor
- Rebecca Rios · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 91 not signed on · 14 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (1)
Not signed on (91)
91 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 91 →"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
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 33 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| Republican | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 44 | 14 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 73% | 23% | 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 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 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.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 1719?
- SB 1719 is sponsored by Karen Fann and Rebecca Rios.
- What is the current status of SB 1719?
- This bill died with 55th Legislature - 1st Regular Session. It reached “To Executive” 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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