Arizona 56th Legislature - Second Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 4 R cosponsors

SB 1122 — schools; flags; constitution; display; penalty

Last action — House Second Reading

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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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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.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

6 added · 8 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised version of Senate Bill 1122 adds a few specific details about the display of flags related to schools and the Constitution, as well as penalties for non-compliance. The previous draft included the formal title and a list of sponsors, which have now been removed. These changes streamline the bill's presentation and focus more on its content rather than administrative details, potentially making it easier for lawmakers and the public to understand what the bill entails and its implications for schools.

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penalty State of Arizona Senate Fifty-sixth Legislature Second Regular Session SB 1122 Introduced by Senators Rogers:
penalty State of Arizona Senate Fifty-sixth Legislature Second Regular Session SENATE BILL 1122 AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 15-506, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
Borrelli, Farnsworth, Kavanagh, Kern, Shope, Wadsack;
Representative Parker J AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 15-506, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
(TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE) - i - SB 1122 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
(TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE) - i - S.B.
1122 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
FOR A FIRST OFFENSE, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL CORRECT THE VIOLATION WITHIN FIVE DAYS AFTER RECEIVING THE NOTIFICATION PURSUANT TO THIS SUBSECTION AND SHALL SUBMIT TO THE - 1 - SB 1122 DEPARTMENT EVIDENCE THAT THE VIOLATION HAS BEEN CORRECTED.
FOR A FIRST OFFENSE, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL CORRECT THE VIOLATION WITHIN FIVE DAYS AFTER RECEIVING THE NOTIFICATION PURSUANT TO THIS SUBSECTION AND SHALL SUBMIT TO THE - 1 - S.B.
1122 DEPARTMENT EVIDENCE THAT THE VIOLATION HAS BEEN CORRECTED.
- 2 - SB 1122 2.
- 2 - S.B.
1122 2.
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The bill establishes a penalty system for school districts and charter schools in Arizona that fail to display the U.S. flag and the Constitution as required by law.

  • Section 15-506

    THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL ESTABLISH A PROCESS FOR ANY PERSON TO FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE DEPARTMENT ALLEGING THAT A SCHOOL DISTRICT HAS VIOLATED SUBSECTION A, PARAGRAPH 3 OR 4 OF THIS SECTION. THE DEPARTMENT SHALL DETERMINE IN WRITING WHETHER A VIOLATION OCCURRED. IF THE DEPARTMENT DETERMINES THAT A VIOLATION OCCURRED, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL NOTIFY THE SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD THAT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IS IN VIOLATION OF SUBSECTION A, PARAGRAPH 3 OR 4 OF THIS SECTION. FOR A FIRST OFFENSE, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL CORRECT THE VIOLATION WITHIN FIVE DAYS AFTER RECEIVING THE NOTIFICATION PURSUANT TO THIS SUBSECTION AND SHALL SUBMIT TO THE DEPARTMENT EVIDENCE THAT THE VIOLATION HAS BEEN CORRECTED. IF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT DOES NOT CORRECT THE VIOLATION WITHIN FIVE DAYS AFTER RECEIVING THE NOTIFICATION PURSUANT TO THIS SUBSECTION, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL NOTIFY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR THE PURPOSES OF SUBSECTION E OF THIS SECTION. IF THE DEPARTMENT DETERMINES THAT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT HAS COMMITTED A REPEAT OFFENSE, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL NOTIFY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR THE PURPOSES OF SUBSECTION E OF THIS SECTION. DETERMINATIONS MADE PURSUANT TO THIS SUBSECTION ARE SUBJECT TO APPEAL PURSUANT TO TITLE 41, CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE 10.

    This change adds a clear complaint and enforcement process for violations regarding flag and Constitution displays in schools.

  • Section 15-506

    THE STATE BOARD FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS SHALL ESTABLISH A PROCESS FOR ANY PERSON TO FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE STATE BOARD ALLEGING THAT A CHARTER SCHOOL HAS VIOLATED SUBSECTION A, PARAGRAPH 3 OR 4 OF THIS SECTION. THE STATE BOARD SHALL DETERMINE IN WRITING WHETHER A VIOLATION OCCURRED. IF THE STATE BOARD DETERMINES THAT A VIOLATION OCCURRED, THE STATE BOARD SHALL NOTIFY THE PRINCIPAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL AND THE CHARTER SCHOOL GOVERNING BODY THAT THE CHARTER SCHOOL IS IN VIOLATION OF SUBSECTION A, PARAGRAPH 3 OR 4 OF THIS SECTION. FOR A FIRST OFFENSE, THE CHARTER SCHOOL SHALL CORRECT THE VIOLATION WITHIN FIVE DAYS AFTER RECEIVING THE NOTIFICATION PURSUANT TO THIS SUBSECTION AND SHALL SUBMIT TO THE STATE BOARD EVIDENCE THAT THE VIOLATION HAS BEEN CORRECTED. IF THE CHARTER SCHOOL DOES NOT CORRECT THE VIOLATION WITHIN FIVE DAYS AFTER RECEIVING THE NOTIFICATION PURSUANT TO THIS SUBSECTION, THE STATE BOARD SHALL NOTIFY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR THE PURPOSES OF SUBSECTION E OF THIS SECTION. IF THE STATE BOARD DETERMINES THAT THE CHARTER SCHOOL HAS COMMITTED A REPEAT OFFENSE, THE STATE BOARD SHALL NOTIFY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR THE PURPOSES OF SUBSECTION E OF THIS SECTION. DETERMINATIONS MADE PURSUANT TO THIS SUBSECTION ARE SUBJECT TO APPEAL PURSUANT TO TITLE 41, CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE 10.

    This change creates a similar complaint and enforcement process for charter schools as for school districts.

  • Section 15-506

    AFTER RECEIVING NOTIFICATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION C OF THIS SECTION OR FROM THE STATE BOARD FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION D OF THIS SECTION, THE ATTORNEY GENERAL SHALL IMPOSE AND COLLECT A CIVIL PENALTY OF NOT MORE THAN $1,000 FOR EACH VIOLATION THAT IS EITHER: 1. A FIRST OFFENSE THAT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OR CHARTER SCHOOL FAILED TO CORRECT A VIOLATION WITHIN FIVE DAYS AFTER RECEIVING THE NOTIFICATION REQUIRED PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION C OR D OF THIS SECTION. 2. A REPEAT OFFENSE.

    This change establishes a civil penalty for failure to correct violations of flag and Constitution display requirements.

Action History

  1. House Second Reading

  2. House First Reading.

  3. Transmit to House

  4. PASSED

  5. DP

  6. DP

  7. Senate Second Reading

  8. Senate First Reading

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 85 not signed on · 12 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (85)

85 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 16 Yea · 12 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 0902
Unaffiliated 5300
Republican 11000
Total 161202
% 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 Not Voting
Flavio Bravo 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
Shawnna Bolick Republican Yea
Thomas "T.J." Shope Republican Yea
Warren Petersen Republican Yea
Wendy Rogers Republican Yea

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Subjects

civil-rights education
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 1122?
SB 1122 is sponsored by Justine Wadsack, Thomas "T.J." Shope (Republican), John Kavanagh (Republican), David C. Farnsworth (Republican), Wendy Rogers (Republican), Sonny Borrelli, Anthony Kern, and Jacqueline Parker.
What is the current status of SB 1122?
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.
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