Arizona Fifty-fifth Legislature - Second Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 1 R cosponsors

SB 1626 — universities; community colleges; sexual misconduct

Last action — FAILED

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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 Fifty-fifth Legislature - Second 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

194 added · 189 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendments to SB 1626 clarify the definitions and terms related to sexual misconduct at universities and community colleges. Notably, the term "respondent" has replaced "responding party," making it clearer who is being identified in cases of reported misconduct. Additionally, the changed wording emphasizes the responsibility of institutions to address incidents of sexual misconduct, regardless of whether an official complaint has been filed. These changes are important as they aim to foster a safer environment for students and ensure proper handling of such serious issues.

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Fifty-fifth Legislature Education Second Regular Session S.B.
Senate Engrossed universities;
1626 PROPOSED SENATE AMENDMENTS TO S.B.
community colleges;
1626 (Reference to printed bill) Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert:
sexual misconduct (now:
"Section 1.
sexual misconduct;
universities;
community colleges) State of Arizona Senate Fifty-fifth Legislature Second Regular Session SENATE BILL 1626 AN ACT AMENDING TITLE 15, CHAPTER 14, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING ARTICLE 9.2;
RELATING TO INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
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1626 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
Section 1.
Senate Amendments to S.B.
(b) SEXUAL VIOLENCE.
1626 (b) SEXUAL VIOLENCE.
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THE INSTITUTION SHALL POST THE REPORT REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION A OF THIS SECTION ON THE INSTITUTION'S WEBSITE SO THAT IT IS PUBLICLY AVAILABLE AND EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO STUDENTS AND EMPLOYEES." Amend title to conform PAUL BOYER 1626BOYER 02/11/2022 01:23 PM C:
THE INSTITUTION SHALL POST THE REPORT REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION A OF THIS SECTION ON THE INSTITUTION'S WEBSITE SO THAT IT IS PUBLICLY AVAILABLE AND EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO STUDENTS AND EMPLOYEES.
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Action History

  1. FAILED

  2. House Second Reading

  3. House First Reading.

  4. Transmit to House

  5. PASSED

  6. DPA

  7. DPA/SE

  8. Senate Second Reading

  9. Senate First Reading

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 92 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (92)

92 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 28 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 7000
Democrat 5000
Unaffiliated 16002
Total 28002
% of votes cast 93%0%0%7%
How each member voted (30)
Member Party Vote
Christine Marsh — Yea
Juan Mendez — Not Voting
Karen Fann — Yea
Kelly Townsend — Yea
Lisa Otondo — Yea
Martin Quezada — Not Voting
Michelle B. Ugenti-Rita — Yea
Nancy Barto — Yea
Paul Boyer — Yea
Raquel Terán — Yea
Rebecca Rios — Yea
Rick Gray — Yea
Rosanna Gabaldon — Yea
Sean Bowie — Yea
Sine Kerr — Yea
Sonny Borrelli — Yea
Tyler Pace — Yea
Victoria Steele — Yea
Lela Alston Democrat Yea
Lupe Contreras Democrat Yea
Sally Ann Gonzales Democrat Yea
Stephanie Stahl Hamilton Democrat Yea
Theresa Hatathlie 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

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Subjects

public-safety education
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 1626?
SB 1626 is sponsored by J.D. Mesnard (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 1626?
This bill died with Fifty-fifth Legislature - Second 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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