SB 1079 — state land auctions; electronic means
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 January 16, 2024. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Katie Hobbs (Democratic) on June 21, 2024.
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Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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8 sponsors
1 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (4 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.
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Mixed recorded votes
4 passed, 2 failed in recorded votes so far.
Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
5 added · 3 removedPlain-language change summary
The revised version of SB 1079 clarifies that state lands can only be sold after specific rules are put in place. The original wording mentioned both the sale and lease of state lands but has now focused solely on sales. This change matters because it emphasizes a regulatory framework for selling state lands, ensuring that there are clear rules before any transactions take place to protect public interest and resources.
SenateHouse Engrossed Senate Bill state land auctions;
electronic means State of Arizona Senate Fifty-sixth Legislature Second Regular Session CHAPTER 228 SENATE BILL 1079 AN ACT AMENDING SECTIONS 37-236, 37-237 AND 37-238, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
Applicability The state land department may conduct online auctions for the sale or lease of state lands or natural product only after rules are adopted pursuant to this act.
APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR JUNE 21, 2024.
FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE JUNE 21, 2024.
View plain text versions (7)
- Chaptered Chaptered Version Current pdf
- Engrossed Senate Engrossed Version pdf
- Engrossed House Engrossed Version pdf
- SENATE - Natural Resources, Energy and Water View text pdf
- SENATE - Rules View text pdf
- Amended HOUSE - Floor Amend to Bill - Montenegro - passed pdf
- Introduced Introduced Version pdf
AI-generated reading aid from the bill's amendatory text — verify against the official bill.
This bill allows the Arizona Department of Land to accept electronic bids during state land auctions and modifies related procedures.
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37-236
NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER LAW,→ THE DEPARTMENT MAY ACCEPT BIDS OFFERED THROUGH ELECTRONIC MEANS DURING A PUBLIC AUCTION.Enables electronic bidding for state land auctions.
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37-236
THE DEPARTMENT IS NOT LIABLE FOR EITHER:→ IF THE DEPARTMENT ACCEPTS BIDS OFFERED THROUGH ELECTRONIC MEANS, THE DEPARTMENT IS NOT LIABLE FOR EITHER:Clarifies liability when accepting electronic bids.
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37-237
IF THE DEPARTMENT ACCEPTS BIDS THROUGH ELECTRONIC MEANS, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL INCLUDE IN THE NOTICE A LINK OR OTHER INSTRUCTIONS TO ACCESS THE ELECTRONIC MEANS THROUGH WHICH A PERSON CAN OFFER BIDS DURING THE PUBLIC AUCTION.
Requires auction notices to include access information for electronic bidding.
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37-238
THE DEPARTMENT SHALL ADOPT RULES TO PRESCRIBE THE PROCEDURE,→ THE DEPARTMENT SHALL ADOPT RULES TO PRESCRIBE THE PROCEDURE, METHOD AND MEANS FOR THE SALE OF STATE LANDS PURSUANT TO THIS CHAPTER, INCLUDING RULES FOR THE FOLLOWING:Mandates the department to create rules for electronic auction procedures.
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37-238
A REQUIREMENT THAT ANY LOCATION WHERE STATE LANDS ARE AUCTIONED ONLINE INCLUDES INTERNET ACCESS.→ A REQUIREMENT THAT ANY LOCATION WHERE STATE LANDS ARE AUCTIONED ONLINE INCLUDES INTERNET ACCESS.Ensures locations for online auctions provide internet access.
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37-238
A METHOD FOR PERSONS TO PROVE THE PERSON HAS SUFFICIENT MONIES TO BID FOR A PARCEL BEFORE A PUBLIC AUCTION.
Adds a requirement for bidders to demonstrate financial capability before auctions.
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37-238
REASONABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND PROCEDURES TO ENSURE A PERSON IS LEGALLY ELIGIBLE TO BID.
Establishes criteria to verify bidder eligibility.
Action History
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Signed by Governor
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Transmit to Governor
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PASSED
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PASSED
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Transmit to Senate
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PASSED
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DPA
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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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DPA
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DPA
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Senate Second Reading
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Senate First Reading
Sponsors
- Steve Montenegro · Cosponsor
- Timothy "Tim" Dunn · Cosponsor
- Priya Sundareshan · Cosponsor
- David Gowan · Cosponsor
- Eva Diaz · Cosponsor
- Frank Carroll · Cosponsor
- Sine Kerr · Primary
- Marcelino Quiñonez · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 85 not signed on · 27 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (7)
- Steve Montenegro Republican
- Timothy "Tim" Dunn Republican
- Priya Sundareshan Democrat
- David Gowan Republican
- Eva Diaz Democrat
- Frank Carroll Republican
- Marcelino Quiñonez
Not signed on (85)
85 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 85 →"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
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 9 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Democrat | 11 | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| Republican | 11 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 31 | 26 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 52% | 43% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (60)
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Unaffiliated | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 27 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 90% | 3% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (30)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Anna Hernandez | — | Yea |
| Anthony Kern | — | Yea |
| Christine Marsh | — | Yea |
| Juan Mendez | — | Nay |
| Justine Wadsack | — | Yea |
| Ken Bennett | — | Yea |
| Sine Kerr | — | Yea |
| Sonny Borrelli | — | Yea |
| Brian Fernandez | Democrat | Yea |
| Catherine Miranda | Democrat | Yea |
| Denise “Mitzi” Epstein | Democrat | Yea |
| Eva Burch | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Eva Diaz | Democrat | Yea |
| Flavio Bravo | Democrat | Yea |
| Lela Alston | Democrat | Not Voting |
| 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 |
| 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.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 1079?
- SB 1079 is sponsored by Steve Montenegro (Republican), Timothy "Tim" Dunn (Republican), Priya Sundareshan (Democrat), David Gowan (Republican), Eva Diaz (Democrat), Frank Carroll (Republican), Sine Kerr, and Marcelino Quiñonez.
- What is the current status of SB 1079?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 16, 2024. Enacted.
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