SB 1305 — public universities; posting requirements
Last action — House First Reading.
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 56th 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
54 added · 78 removedPlain-language change summary
The amended version of SB 1305 adds specific details about the information that public universities must post regarding their courses. This includes requirements for comprehensive course syllabi that outline all materials used, such as books and articles, along with details about online items or their publishing information. It also mandates posting the name of the primary instructor, including their resume or CV. These changes help ensure students have clear access to important course information before registration, promoting transparency and informed decision-making.
BillSenate Number:Engrossed public universities;
S.B.posting requirements State of Arizona Senate Fifty-sixth Legislature Second Regular Session SENATE BILL 1305 AN ACT AMENDING TITLE 15, CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE 1, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING SECTION 15-1602;
1305RELATING KernTO FloorUNIVERSITIES AmendmentAND ReferenceCOLLEGES. to:
printed(TEXT billOF AmendmentBILL draftedBEGINS by:ON NEXT PAGE) - i - S.B.
Leg1305 CouncilBe FLOORit AMENDMENTenacted EXPLANATIONby 1.the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
RequiresSection the1. outlined information to be prominently posted on the academic unit's website, course directory and any other place where courses are publicly listed.
Title 15, chapter 13, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 15-1602, to read:
15-1602.
State universities;
academic unit posting requirements;
policies and procedures;
definition A.
BEFORE CLASSES BEGIN FOR ANY TERM, EACH ACADEMIC UNIT SHALL PROMINENTLY POST ON THE ACADEMIC UNIT'S WEBSITE, COURSE DIRECTORY AND ANY OTHER PLACE WHERE COURSES ARE PUBLICLY LISTED THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR EACH COURSE OFFERED BY THE ACADEMIC UNIT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15-1601, SUBSECTION B OR SECTION 15-1626, SUBSECTION A, PARAGRAPH 8:
1.
THE TITLE OF THE COURSE.
RequiresTHE theCURRENT postedCOURSE courseSYLLABUS. syllabus to include a comprehensive list of all materials and resources that students will review in the course including, books, excerpts from books, articles, research papers, written works that are provided in an electronic format, videos and movies.
3.THE SYLLABUS SHALL INCLUDE A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF ALL MATERIALS AND RESOURCES THAT STUDENTS WILL REVIEW IN THE COURSE, INCLUDING BOOKS, EXCERPTS FROM BOOKS, ARTICLES, RESEARCH PAPERS, WRITTEN WORKS THAT ARE PROVIDED IN AN ELECTRONIC FORMAT, VIDEOS AND MOVIES.
Requires the posted course syllabus to include the following for each item that is included in the list:
a) for an item that is provided online, the website address and version or edition of the item that students will review in the course;
b) the title, author, version or edition, publisher and publication date for the item that students will review in the course;
or c) as allowed by state or federal law, a copy of the item that students will review in each course.
4.
Requires the outlined instructors to annually update the curriculum vitae or resume and the list of published work.
5.
Prohibits an academic unit that fails to satisfy the outlined posting requirements for any course that is offered by the academic unit from:
a) including the course on the academic unit's website, course directory or any other place where courses are publicly listed;
and b) allowing any student to enroll in the course.
6.
Removes the requirements relating to the posting of information on the home page of each academic unit's website.
Amendment explanation prepared by Sawyer Bessler 02/27/2024 Fifty-sixth Legislature Kern Second Regular Session S.B.
1305 KERN FLOOR AMENDMENT SENATE AMENDMENTS TO S.B.
1305 (Reference to printed bill) Page 1, line 6, after "A." insert "BEFORE CLASSES BEGIN FOR ANY TERM," Line 7, strike "ALL OF" insert ", COURSE DIRECTORY AND ANY OTHER PLACE WHERE COURSES ARE PUBLICLY LISTED";
strike "BEFORE CLASSES FOR THE TERM" Strike line 8 Line 9, strike "1." Line 11, strike "(a)" insert "1." Line 12, strike "(b)" insert "2.";
after the period insert "THE SYLLABUS SHALL INCLUDE A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF ALL MATERIALS AND RESOURCES THAT STUDENTS WILL REVIEW IN THE COURSE, INCLUDING BOOKS, EXCERPTS FROM BOOKS, ARTICLES, RESEARCH PAPERS, WRITTEN WORKS THAT ARE PROVIDED IN AN ELECTRONIC FORMAT, VIDEOS AND MOVIES.
(c) AS ALLOWED BY STATE OR FEDERAL LAW, A COPY OF THE ITEM THAT STUDENTS WILL REVIEW IN THE COURSE."COURSE. Line 13, strike "(c)" insert "3." - 1 - Senate Amendments to S.B.
13053. Page 1, line 15, after the period insert "THE INSTRUCTOR SHALL ANNUALLY UPDATE THE CURRICULUM VITAE OR RESUME AND THE LIST OF PUBLISHED WORK THAT IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO THIS PARAGRAPH." Strike lines 16 through 32, insert:
"B.THE NAME OF THE PRIMARY INSTRUCTOR FOR THE COURSE, INCLUDING EITHER THE INSTRUCTOR'S CURRICULUM VITAE OR THE INSTRUCTOR'S RESUME AND A COMPLETE LIST OF THE INSTRUCTOR'S PUBLISHED WORK.
THE INSTRUCTOR SHALL ANNUALLY UPDATE THE CURRICULUM VITAE OR RESUME AND THE LIST OF PUBLISHED WORK THAT IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO THIS PARAGRAPH.
B.
ALLOW ANY STUDENT TO ENROLL IN THE COURSE."COURSE. Reletter to conform Amend title to conform ANTHONY KERN 1305FloorKERN.docx 02/26/2024 11:43 AM C:
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ZD/slpTHE -ARIZONA 2BOARD -OF REGENTS SHALL ESTABLISH POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO ENFORCE THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SECTION.
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FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION, "ACADEMIC UNIT" MEANS A COLLEGE, SCHOOL OR DEPARTMENT OPERATED BY A UNIVERSITY UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 15-1601, SUBSECTION B.
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- Engrossed Senate Engrossed Version Current pdf
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- Introduced Introduced Version pdf
Action History
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House First Reading.
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Transmit to House
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PASSED
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DPA
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DP
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Senate Second Reading
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Senate First Reading
Sponsors
- Rachel Keshel · Cosponsor
- Wendy Rogers · Cosponsor
- Jake Hoffman · Cosponsor
- Anthony Kern · Primary
- Justine Wadsack · Cosponsor
- Justin Heap · Cosponsor
- Austin Smith · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 86 not signed on · 12 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (6)
- Rachel Keshel Republican
- Wendy Rogers Republican
- Jake Hoffman Republican
- Justine Wadsack
- Justin Heap
- Austin Smith
Not signed on (86)
86 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 86 →"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 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| Unaffiliated | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 16 | 12 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 53% | 40% | 0% | 7% |
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 |
| Sine Kerr | — | Yea |
| Sonny Borrelli | — | Yea |
| Brian Fernandez | Democrat | Nay |
| Catherine Miranda | Democrat | Nay |
| Denise “Mitzi” Epstein | Democrat | Nay |
| Eva Burch | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Eva Diaz | Democrat | Nay |
| Flavio Bravo | Democrat | Nay |
| Lela Alston | Democrat | Not Voting |
| 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 |
| Shawnna Bolick | Republican | Yea |
| Thomas "T.J." Shope | Republican | Yea |
| Warren Petersen | Republican | Yea |
| Wendy Rogers | Republican | Yea |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 1305?
- SB 1305 is sponsored by Rachel Keshel (Republican), Wendy Rogers (Republican), Jake Hoffman (Republican), Anthony Kern, Justine Wadsack, Justin Heap, and Austin Smith.
- What is the current status of SB 1305?
- This bill died with 56th 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.
- Where can I track SB 1305?
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