Arizona 56th Legislature - First Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 3 R cosponsors

SB 1145 — student activity fees; conscience exemption

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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 56th Legislature - First 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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Plain-language change summary

The changes to Bill SB 1145 involve the addition of a title related to "student activity fees" and a "conscience exemption," while removing multiple repeated references of the bill itself and its sponsors. This matter highlights a focus on ensuring that students can opt out of certain fees based on personal beliefs, which is significant as it addresses concerns about financial obligations tied to activities that may not align with a student’s values.

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Senate Engrossed student activity fees;
student activity fees;
conscience exemption State of Arizona Senate Fifty-sixth Legislature First Regular Session SENATE BILL 1145 AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 15-1626, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
conscience exemption State of Arizona Senate Fifty-sixth Legislature First Regular Session SB 1145 Introduced by Senators Hoffman:
Kern;
Representatives Chaplik, Heap, Jones, McGarr, Parker B, Parker J, Pingerelli, Smith AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 15-1626, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
(TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE) - i - SB 1145 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
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1145 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
The undergraduate credit hour threshold shall not apply to degree programs that require credit hours above the credit hour threshold, credits earned in the pursuit of up to two baccalaureate degrees, credits earned in the pursuit of up to two - 1 - SB 1145 state regulated licensures or certificates, credits earned in the pursuit of teaching certification, credits transferred from a private institution of higher education, credits transferred from an institution of higher education in another state, credits earned at another institution of higher education but that are not accepted as transfer credits at the university where the student is currently enrolled and credits earned by students who enroll at a university under the jurisdiction of the board more than twenty-four months after the end of that student's previous enrollment at a public institution of higher education in this state.
The undergraduate credit hour threshold shall not apply to degree programs that require credit hours above the credit hour threshold, credits earned in the pursuit of up to two baccalaureate degrees, credits earned in the pursuit of up to two - 1 - S.B.
1145 state regulated licensures or certificates, credits earned in the pursuit of teaching certification, credits transferred from a private institution of higher education, credits transferred from an institution of higher education in another state, credits earned at another institution of higher education but that are not accepted as transfer credits at the university where the student is currently enrolled and credits earned by students who enroll at a university under the jurisdiction of the board more than twenty-four months after the end of that student's previous enrollment at a public institution of higher education in this state.
FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SUBDIVISION, "STUDENT ACTIVITY FEES" MEANS ANY FEE THAT IS CHARGED TO STUDENTS BY A PUBLIC UNIVERSITY AND THAT IS USED TO SUPPORT AND FACILITATE THE EXPRESSION AND ACTIVITIES OF - 2 - SB 1145 STUDENTS OR STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS.
FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SUBDIVISION, "STUDENT ACTIVITY FEES" MEANS ANY FEE THAT IS CHARGED TO STUDENTS BY A PUBLIC UNIVERSITY AND THAT IS USED TO SUPPORT AND FACILITATE THE EXPRESSION AND ACTIVITIES OF - 2 - S.B.
1145 STUDENTS OR STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS.
In consultation with the state board of education and other education groups, develop and implement a program to award honors endorsements to be affixed to the high school diplomas of qualifying high school pupils and to be included in the transcripts of pupils who are - 3 - SB 1145 awarded endorsements.
In consultation with the state board of education and other education groups, develop and implement a program to award honors endorsements to be affixed to the high school diplomas of qualifying high school pupils and to be included in the transcripts of pupils who are - 3 - S.B.
1145 awarded endorsements.
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The bill adds a conscience exemption for student activity fees for certain students.

  • Section 15-1626

    AN EXEMPTION FROM THE REQUIREMENT TO PAY STUDENT ACTIVITY FEES IF THE PAYMENT OF THE STUDENT ACTIVITY FEES WOULD VIOLATE THE STUDENT'S CONSCIENCE OR IF THE STUDENT MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS PRESCRIBED IN THIS SUBDIVISION. FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SUBDIVISION, "STUDENT ACTIVITY FEES" MEANS ANY FEE THAT IS CHARGED TO STUDENTS BY A PUBLIC UNIVERSITY AND THAT IS USED TO SUPPORT AND FACILITATE THE EXPRESSION AND ACTIVITIES OF STUDENTS OR STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS. AT A MINIMUM, ALL OF THE FOLLOWING PERSONS ARE ENTITLED TO THE EXEMPTION ADOPTED UNDER THIS SUBDIVISION: (i) A STUDENT WHO IS A VETERAN AND WHO RECENTLY RETURNED FROM SERVICE. (ii) A STUDENT WHO WAS RECENTLY MARRIED OR WHO RECENTLY BECAME A PARENT AND WHO DOES NOT PARTICIPATE IN STUDENT ACTIVITIES. (iii) A STUDENT WHO OBJECTS TO THE STUDENT ACTIVITY FEES ON RELIGIOUS OR MORAL GROUNDS. (iv) A STUDENT WHO DEMONSTRATES FINANCIAL HARDSHIP. (v) A STUDENT WHO IS ON CAMPUS ONLY PART TIME.

    This establishes an exemption for students from paying activity fees based on conscience or specific circumstances.

Action History

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  5. FAILED

  6. DP

  7. House Placed on Consent Calendar

  8. DP

  9. House Second Reading

  10. House First Reading.

  11. Transmit to House

  12. PASSED

  13. DP

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  15. Senate Second Reading

  16. Senate First Reading

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1 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 83 not signed on · 44 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (9)

Not signed on (83)

83 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

failed to pass

Failed 28 Yea · 30 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 01602
Republican 20200
Unaffiliated 81200
Total 283002
% of votes cast 47%50%0%3%
How each member voted (60)
Member Party Vote
Amish Shah — Nay
Andres Cano — Nay
Athena Salman — Nay
Austin Smith — Yea
Barbara Parker — Yea
Ben Toma — Yea
Cory McGarr — Yea
David L. Cook — Nay
Jacqueline Parker — Yea
Jennifer Longdon — Nay
Jennifer Pawlik — Nay
Judy Schwiebert — Nay
Justin Heap — Yea
Keith Seaman — Nay
Laura Terech — Nay
Leezah Elsa Sun — Nay
Liz Harris — Yea
Marcelino Quiñonez — Nay
Melody Hernandez — Nay
Travis W. Grantham — Yea
Alma Hernandez Democrat Nay
Analise Ortiz Democrat Nay
Cesar Aguilar Democrat Not Voting
Christopher Mathis Democrat Nay
Consuelo Hernandez Democrat Nay
Flavio Bravo Democrat Nay
Lorena Austin Democrat Nay
Lupe Contreras Democrat Nay
Lydia Hernandez Democrat Nay
Mae Peshlakai Democrat Nay
Mariana Sandoval Democrat Nay
Myron Tsosie Democrat Nay
Nancy Gutierrez Democrat Nay
Oscar De Los Santos Democrat Not Voting
Patty Contreras Democrat Nay
Seth Blattman Democrat Nay
Stacey Travers Democrat Nay
Stephanie Stahl Hamilton Democrat Nay
Alexander Kolodin Republican Yea
Beverly Pingerelli Republican Yea
David Livingston Republican Nay
David Marshall, Sr. Republican Yea
Gail Griffin Republican Yea
John Gillette Republican Yea
Joseph Chaplik Republican Yea
Justin Wilmeth Republican Yea
Kevin Payne Republican Yea
Laurin Hendrix Republican Yea
Leo Biasiucci Republican Yea
Lupe Diaz Republican Yea
Matt Gress Republican Yea
Michael Carbone Republican Yea
Michele Peña Republican Yea
Neal Carter Republican Yea
Quang H Nguyen Republican Yea
Rachel Keshel Republican Yea
Selina Bliss Republican Yea
Steve Montenegro Republican Yea
Teresa Martinez Republican Nay
Timothy "Tim" Dunn Republican Yea

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Passed

Passed 16 Yea · 14 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 6400
Republican 10000
Democrat 01000
Total 161400
% of votes cast 53%47%0%0%
How each member voted (30)
Member Party Vote
Anna Hernandez — Nay
Anthony Kern — Yea
Christine Marsh — Nay
Juan Mendez — Nay
Justine Wadsack — Yea
Ken Bennett — Yea
Raquel Terán — Nay
Sine Kerr — Yea
Sonny Borrelli — Yea
Steve Kaiser — Yea
Brian Fernandez Democrat Nay
Catherine Miranda Democrat Nay
Denise “Mitzi” Epstein Democrat Nay
Eva Burch Democrat Nay
Eva Diaz Democrat Nay
Lela Alston Democrat Nay
Priya Sundareshan Democrat Nay
Rosanna Gabaldón Democrat Nay
Sally Ann Gonzales Democrat Nay
Theresa Hatathlie Democrat Nay
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

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 1145?
SB 1145 is sponsored by Beverly Pingerelli (Republican), Rachel Keshel (Republican), Joseph Chaplik, Jake Hoffman (Republican), Anthony Kern, Justin Heap, Cory McGarr, Barbara Parker, Jacqueline Parker, and Austin Smith.
What is the current status of SB 1145?
This bill died with 56th Legislature - First 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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