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HB 2159 — school bus drivers; license requirements
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 20, 2021. Enacted.
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6 sponsors
1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
12 added · 8 removedPlain-language change summary
The amendment to Bill HB 2159 added specific language regarding the requirements for school bus operators. It now emphasizes the need for regular training courses and a refresher course every two years to ensure the safety of school bus passengers. This change is important because it aims to improve the safety standards for school bus drivers, ultimately protecting the children who use these services.
HB2159Chapter 0100 - 551R - H Ver of HB2159 House Engrossed school bus drivers;
license requirements State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-fifth Legislature First Regular Session CHAPTER HOUSE BILL 2159 AN ACT amending section 28-3228, Arizona Revised Statutes;
END_STATUTE APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR MARCH 24, 2021.
FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 24, 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 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
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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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DP
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House Second Reading
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House First Reading.
Sponsors
- Quang H Nguyen · Cosponsor
- Walt Blackman · Cosponsor
- Michelle Udall · Cosponsor
- Bret Roberts · Cosponsor
- Travis W. Grantham · Cosponsor
- John Fillmore · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 87 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (5)
- Quang H Nguyen Republican
- Walt Blackman Republican
- Michelle Udall
- Bret Roberts
- Travis W. Grantham
Not signed on (87)
87 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 87 →"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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| Democrat | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
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 | 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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| Republican | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 41 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Democrat | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 59 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (60)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors HB 2159?
- HB 2159 is sponsored by Quang H Nguyen (Republican), Walt Blackman (Republican), Michelle Udall, Bret Roberts, Travis W. Grantham, and John Fillmore.
- What is the current status of HB 2159?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 20, 2021. Enacted.
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