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

SB 1626 — study committee; registered sex offenders

Last action — House First Reading.

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

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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What changed in the latest version

70 added · 33 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the updated version of Senate Bill 1626, a few lines were added which clarify the formation and responsibilities of a study committee focused on registered sex offenders. This committee will look at how well current laws and practices work to prevent repeat offenses and protect the community. The changes matter because they provide a structured approach for assessing and improving responses to sexual offenses, ensuring that public safety is prioritized and that the laws are effective and up-to-date.

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registered sex offenders State of Arizona Senate Fifty-sixth Legislature Second Regular Session SENATE BILL 1626 AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE STUDY COMMITTEE ON REGISTERED SEX OFFENDERS.
1626 Shamp Floor Amendment Reference to:
(TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE) - i - S.B.
printed bill Amendment drafted by:
1626 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
Leg Council FLOOR AMENDMENT EXPLANATION 1.
Section 1.
Requires members of the Study Committee appointed by the Majority and Minority Leaders of the Senate and House of Representatives to have approval of the President or Speaker, as applicable.
Study committee on registered sex offenders;
membership;
duties;
delayed repeal A.
The study committee on registered sex offenders is established consisting of the following members:
1.
Three members of the senate, not more than two of whom are members of the same political party and who are appointed as follows:
(a) One member who is appointed by the president of the senate and who is designated by the president of the senate to serve as cochairperson.
(b) One member who is appointed by the majority leader of the senate with approval of the president.
(c) One member who is appointed by the minority leader of the senate with approval of the president.
Extends the Study Committee report deadline from December 31, 2024, to June 30, 2025.
Three members of the house of representatives, not more than two of whom are members of the same political party and who are appointed as follows:
(a) One member who is appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives and who is designated by the speaker of the house of representatives to serve as cochairperson.
(b) One member who is appointed by the majority leader of the house of representatives with approval of the speaker of the house of representatives.
(c) One member who is appointed by the minority leader of the house of representatives with approval of the speaker of the house of representatives.
B.
A majority of the members of the committee constitutes a quorum.
The committee shall do all of the following:
1.
Meet as often as the cochairpersons deem necessary and in any place that the cochairpersons deem necessary or convenient.
2.
Study current policies and practices of local, state and tribal law enforcement agencies and county attorneys that relate to sexual offenses.
Adds an emergency clause.
Examine the effectiveness of the current sex offender laws in this state to prevent recidivism and protect the community from further sexual offenses.
Amendment explanation prepared by Zack Dean 02/23/2024 Fifty-sixth Legislature Shamp Second Regular Session S.B.
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1626 SHAMP FLOOR AMENDMENT SENATE AMENDMENTS TO S.B.
Examine the standards set forth by the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 (P.L.
1626 (Reference to printed bill) Page 1, lines 12 and 14, after "senate" insert "with approval of the president" Lines 22 and 24, after "representatives" insert "with approval of the speaker of the house of representatives" Page 2, line 3, strike "December 31, 2024" insert "June 30, 2025" After line 8, insert:
109-248) and Title 1 of the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (P.L.
"Sec.
109-248).
C.
On request of the committee, an agency of this state or a political subdivision of this state shall provide the committee with its services, equipment, documents, personnel and facilities to the extent possible without cost to the committee.
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1626 D.
The committee may use the services of legislative staff to provide necessary administrative and operational services.
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On or before June 30, 2025, the committee may submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the governor, the president of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives and shall provide a copy of this report to the secretary of state and the director of the secretary of state.
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This section is repealed from and after September 30, 2025.
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Emergency This act is an emergency measure that is necessary to preserve the public peace, health or safety and is operative immediately as provided by law." Amend title to conform JANAE SHAMP 1626FloorSHAMP.docx 02/22/2024 1:59 PM C:
Emergency This act is an emergency measure that is necessary to preserve the public peace, health or safety and is operative immediately as provided by law.
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The bill establishes a study committee on registered sex offenders with specific membership, duties, and a delayed repeal date.

  • The study committee on registered sex offenders is established consisting of the following members:

    Creates a new study committee focused on registered sex offenders.

  • Three members of the senate, not more than two of whom are members of the same political party and who are appointed as follows:

    Specifies the membership structure of the committee.

  • Three members of the house of representatives, not more than two of whom are members of the same political party and who are appointed as follows:

    Specifies additional membership from the house of representatives.

  • A majority of the members of the committee constitutes a quorum.

    Defines what constitutes a quorum for the committee's meetings.

  • The committee shall do all of the following:

    Outlines the duties of the new study committee.

  • Meet as often as the cochairpersons deem necessary and in any place that the cochairpersons deem necessary or convenient.

    Allows the committee flexibility in scheduling meetings.

  • Study current policies and practices of local, state and tribal law enforcement agencies and county attorneys that relate to sexual offenses.

    Mandates examination of existing policies and practices regarding sexual offenses.

  • Examine the effectiveness of the current sex offender laws in this state to prevent recidivism and protect the community from further sexual offenses.

    Calls for an assessment of current sex offender laws.

  • Examine the standards set forth by the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 (P.L. 109-248) and Title 1 of the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (P.L. 109-248).

    Instructs the committee to review federal standards related to sex offender laws.

  • On request of the committee, an agency of this state or a political subdivision of this state shall provide the committee with its services, equipment, documents, personnel and facilities to the extent possible without cost to the committee.

    Ensures state agencies must assist the committee when requested.

  • The committee may use the services of legislative staff to provide necessary administrative and operational services.

    Allows the committee to utilize legislative staff for support.

  • On or before June 30, 2025, the committee may submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the governor, the president of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives and shall provide a copy of this report to the secretary of state and the director of the secretary of state.

    Establishes a deadline for the committee to report its findings.

  • This section is repealed from and after September 30, 2025.

    Sets a repeal date for the committee's operation within a specified timeframe.

Action History

  1. House First Reading.

  2. Transmit to House

  3. PASSED

  4. DPA

  5. DP

  6. Senate Second Reading

  7. Senate First Reading

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 90 not signed on · 5 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (90)

90 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 24 Yea · 5 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 9101
Unaffiliated 6200
Republican 9200
Total 24501
% of votes cast 80%17%0%3%
How each member voted (30)
Member Party Vote
Anna Hernandez — Yea
Anthony Kern — Nay
Christine Marsh — Yea
Juan Mendez — Yea
Justine Wadsack — Nay
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 Yea
Eva Diaz Democrat Not Voting
Flavio Bravo Democrat Yea
Lela Alston Democrat Yea
Priya Sundareshan Democrat Yea
Rosanna Gabaldón Democrat Yea
Sally Ann Gonzales Democrat Nay
Theresa Hatathlie Democrat Yea
David C. Farnsworth Republican Nay
David Gowan Republican Yea
Frank Carroll Republican Yea
J.D. Mesnard Republican Yea
Jake Hoffman Republican Nay
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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public-safety civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 1626?
SB 1626 is sponsored by David Gowan (Republican), Shawnna Bolick (Republican), and Janae Shamp (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 1626?
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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