Arizona Fifty-fifth Legislature - Second Regular Session Status: Enacted 6 R cosponsors

SB 1401 — continuation; state department of corrections.

Last action — Signed by Governor

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 26, 2022. Enacted.

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

Upgrade to see the exact probability and what's driving it.

A statistical estimate from our own model of past outcomes — an insight, not a guarantee. Policymaking is volatile.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 66% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 14 sponsors

    1 primary, 13 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (6 R).

  • Mixed recorded votes

    3 passed, 4 failed in recorded votes so far.

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

62 added · 23 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to Bill SB 1401 include the addition of a requirement for the Auditor General to conduct an annual review of various inmate programs and practices, such as rehabilitation efforts and earned release credits. This new oversight aims to increase accountability and ensure that the Department of Corrections effectively supports inmate transition and rehabilitation. Additionally, the previous provision that slated the Department of Corrections for termination in 2030 has been removed, allowing the agency to continue its operations without a set end date. These adjustments are important as they signal a shift towards stronger oversight while maintaining ongoing support for correctional programs.

→
Previous
Latest
Senate Engrossed continuation;
House Engrossed Senate Bill continuation;
State of Arizona Senate Fifty-fifth Legislature Second Regular Session SENATE BILL 1401 AN ACT REPEALING SECTION 41-3022.15, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
State of Arizona Senate Fifty-fifth Legislature Second Regular Session CHAPTER 327 SENATE BILL 1401 AN ACT AMENDING TITLE 41, CHAPTER 11, ARTICLE 1, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES BY ADDING SECTION 41-1610.02;
REPEALING SECTION 41-3022.15, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
Repeal Section 41-3022.15, Arizona Revised Statutes, is repealed.
Title 41, chapter 11, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 41-1610.02, to read:
41-1610.02.
Auditor general review;
annual report A.
THE AUDITOR GENERAL SHALL ANNUALLY REVIEW THE DEPARTMENT'S COMPLIANCE WITH ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
1.
THE INMATE TRANSITION PROGRAM ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO SECTION 31-281.
2.
THE RELEASE AND REPORTING PROVISIONS PRESCRIBED IN SECTION 31-285.
3.
THE REQUIREMENT AS PRESCRIBED IN SECTION 41-1602 TO PROVIDE REHABILITATION, AND THE NUMBER OF INMATES WHO ENROLL AND PARTICIPATE IN AND COMPLETE THE DEPARTMENT'S REHABILITATIVE SELF-IMPROVEMENT AND TREATMENT PROGRAMS BY INSTITUTION AND A DESCRIPTION OF EACH PROGRAM.
4.
THE EARNED RELEASE CREDIT PROGRAM PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 41-1604.06, 41-1604.07 AND 41-1604.10.
5.
THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 41-1604.14.
6.
THE DEPARTMENT'S OWN POLICIES REGARDING INDUSTRY RECOMMENDED REPORTING GUIDELINES.
B.
ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 AND EACH YEAR THEREAFTER, THE AUDITOR GENERAL SHALL SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR, PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE, SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND JOINT LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND SHALL PROVIDE A COPY OF THIS REPORT TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
THE REPORT SHALL CONTAIN THE AUDITOR GENERAL'S FINDINGS RELATING TO THE REVIEW UNDER SUBSECTION A OF THIS SECTION.
Repeal Section 41-3022.15, Arizona Revised Statutes, is repealed.
Sec.
3.
3.
4.
Legislative assessment;
state department of corrections;
audit;
delayed repeal A.
The legislature may annually assess whether the state department of corrections is meeting the requirements prescribed in sections 31-281, 31-285 and 41-1602, Arizona Revised Statutes.
The legislature may request that the auditor general conduct an additional audit of the state department of corrections and may amend the termination date of the state department of corrections.
B.
This section is repealed from and after June 30, 2030.
- 1 - S.B.
1401 Sec.
5.
4.
6.
Retroactivity Sections 1 and 2 of this act apply retroactively to from and after July 1, 2022.
Retroactivity Sections 2 and 3 of this act apply retroactively to from and after July 1, 2022.
Show all 43 changed rows (3 more)
Previous
Latest
- 1 -
APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR JUNE 28, 2022.
FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE JUNE 28, 2022.
- 2 -
⬇ Download PDF
View plain text versions (7)

Action History

  1. Signed by Governor

  2. Transmit to Senate

  3. Transmit to Governor

  4. PASSED

  5. PASSED

  6. PASSED

  7. DPA

  8. PASSED

  9. PASSED

  10. FAILED

  11. PASSED

  12. DP

  13. DPA

  14. House Second Reading

  15. House First Reading.

  16. Transmit to House

  17. PASSED

  18. DP

  19. DP

  20. Senate Second Reading

  21. Senate First Reading

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

Export CSV (upgrade) →

1 sponsors · 13 co-sponsors · 79 not signed on · 44 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (13)

Not signed on (79)

79 members have not signed on to this bill.

Show all 79 →

"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.

Whip count is in markup. Polling the chamber and every recorded vote this session. Only the first open is slow. It’s instant for you after this. Calling the roll · Tallying · Engrossing

Votes

failed to pass

Failed 19 Yea · 34 Nay · 7 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 82603
Republican 11402
Democrat 0402
Total 193407
% of votes cast 32%57%0%12%
How each member voted (60)
Member Party Vote
Amish Shah — Nay
Andrea Dalessandro — Nay
Andres Cano — Nay
Athena Salman — Not Voting
Ben Toma — Yea
Brenda Barton — Yea
Christian Solorio — Nay
César Chávez — Nay
Daniel Hernandez — Nay
David L. Cook — Yea
Diego Espinoza — Nay
Domingo DeGrazia — Nay
Jacqueline Parker — Nay
Jasmine Blackwater-Nygren — Nay
Jennifer Jermaine — Nay
Jennifer Longdon — Nay
Jennifer Pawlik — Nay
Joanne Osborne — Yea
Joel John — Yea
John Fillmore — Nay
Judy Burges — Nay
Judy Schwiebert — Nay
Kelli Butler — Nay
Lorenzo Sierra — Nay
Marcelino Quiñonez — Nay
Melody Hernandez — Not Voting
Michelle Udall — Yea
Morgan Abraham — Not Voting
Pamela Powers Hannley — Nay
Regina E. Cobb — Yea
Reginald Bolding — Nay
Richard C. Andrade — Nay
Robert Meza — Nay
Russell Bowers — Yea
Steve Kaiser — Nay
Travis W. Grantham — Nay
Walter Blackman — Nay
Alma Hernandez Democrat Not Voting
Brian Fernandez Democrat Nay
Christopher Mathis Democrat Nay
Denise “Mitzi” Epstein Democrat Nay
Myron Tsosie Democrat Not Voting
Sarah Liguori Democrat Nay
Beverly Pingerelli Republican Yea
Frank Carroll Republican Yea
Gail Griffin Republican Yea
Jake Hoffman Republican Not Voting
Jeff Weninger Republican Yea
John Kavanagh Republican Yea
Joseph Chaplik Republican Not Voting
Justin Wilmeth Republican Nay
Kevin Payne Republican Yea
Leo Biasiucci Republican Nay
Lupe Diaz Republican Yea
Mark Finchem Republican Yea
Neal Carter Republican Yea
Quang H Nguyen Republican Nay
Shawnna Bolick Republican Nay
Teresa Martinez Republican Yea
Timothy "Tim" Dunn Republican Yea

Official roll call →

Passed

Passed 18 Yea · 10 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 0500
Unaffiliated 11502
Republican 7000
Total 181002
% of votes cast 60%33%0%7%
How each member voted (30)
Member Party Vote
Christine Marsh — Nay
Juan Mendez — Not Voting
Karen Fann — Yea
Kelly Townsend — Yea
Lisa Otondo — Yea
Martin Quezada — Nay
Michelle B. Ugenti-Rita — Yea
Nancy Barto — Yea
Paul Boyer — Yea
Raquel Terán — Nay
Rebecca Rios — Nay
Rick Gray — Yea
Rosanna Gabaldon — Nay
Sean Bowie — Yea
Sine Kerr — Yea
Sonny Borrelli — Yea
Tyler Pace — Yea
Victoria Steele — Not Voting
Lela Alston Democrat Nay
Lupe Contreras Democrat Nay
Sally Ann Gonzales Democrat Nay
Stephanie Stahl Hamilton Democrat Nay
Theresa Hatathlie Democrat Nay
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

Official roll call →

Subjects

public-safety
Cross-referencing the record. Reading this bill against every other bill in the corpus by meaning, not keywords. Only the first open is slow. It’s instant for you after this. Matching · Ranking · Engrossing

Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 1401?
SB 1401 is sponsored by Thomas "T.J." Shope (Republican), Wendy Rogers (Republican), David Livingston (Republican), Venden "Vince" Leach (Republican), Warren Petersen (Republican), David Gowan (Republican), Sonny Borrelli, Sean Bowie, Paul Boyer, Karen Fann, Rick Gray, Sine Kerr, Tyler Pace, and Kelly Townsend.
What is the current status of SB 1401?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 26, 2022. Enacted.
Where can I track SB 1401?
Track SB 1401 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

Make your voice heard on SB 1401

Find the representatives who decide this bill and tell them where you stand — for yourself, or mobilize your whole list in one click with One Click Politics advocacy software.

Find my representatives → Run a campaign

Stay ahead of SB 1401

Last checked for changes 3 months ago · updated continuously

One Click Politics tracks every bill in Congress and all 50 states.

Track this bill →