SB 1609 — transitional housing; DOC; contracts
Last action — Signed 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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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 01, 2023. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Katie Hobbs (Democratic) on April 18, 2023.
Odds of enactment
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Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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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
3 added · 0 removedPlain-language change summary
The bill SB 1609 has been updated to officially include a chapter header indicating its approval by the governor on April 18, 2023, and that it has been filed with the Secretary of State. This addition confirms the bill's status and ensures it is recognized as an official piece of legislation. It matters because it provides a clear record of the bill’s approval and filing date, making it easier for the public and officials to track its progress and implementation.
contracts State of Arizona Senate Fifty-sixth Legislature First Regular Session CHAPTER 71 SENATE BILL 1609 AN ACT AMENDING TITLE 31, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 6, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING SECTION 31-283;
APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR APRIL 18, 2023.
FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE APRIL 18, 2023.
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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 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.
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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
Sponsors
- Anthony Kern · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →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.
Show all 92 →"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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 17 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 57 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 0% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (60)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaffiliated | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 29 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 97% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (30)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Anna Hernandez | — | Yea |
| Anthony Kern | — | Yea |
| Christine Marsh | — | Yea |
| Juan Mendez | — | Yea |
| Justine Wadsack | — | Yea |
| Ken Bennett | — | Yea |
| Raquel Terán | — | Yea |
| Sine Kerr | — | Yea |
| Sonny Borrelli | — | Yea |
| Steve Kaiser | — | Yea |
| Brian Fernandez | Democrat | Yea |
| Catherine Miranda | Democrat | Yea |
| Denise “Mitzi” Epstein | Democrat | Yea |
| Eva Burch | Democrat | Yea |
| Eva Diaz | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Lela Alston | Democrat | Yea |
| Priya Sundareshan | Democrat | Yea |
| Rosanna Gabaldón | Democrat | Yea |
| Sally Ann Gonzales | Democrat | Yea |
| Theresa Hatathlie | Democrat | Yea |
| David C. Farnsworth | Republican | Yea |
| David Gowan | Republican | Yea |
| Frank Carroll | Republican | Yea |
| J.D. Mesnard | Republican | Yea |
| Jake Hoffman | Republican | Yea |
| Janae Shamp | Republican | Yea |
| John Kavanagh | Republican | Yea |
| Thomas "T.J." Shope | Republican | Yea |
| Warren Petersen | Republican | Yea |
| Wendy Rogers | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 1609?
- SB 1609 is sponsored by Anthony Kern.
- What is the current status of SB 1609?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 01, 2023. Enacted.
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