Arizona 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

SB 1497 — classical learning; tests; examinations

Last action — Signed by Governor

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  1. ✓
    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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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 02, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Katie Hobbs (Democratic) on June 22, 2026.

Prognosis

Advancing 58% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

  • Mixed recorded votes

    3 passed, 3 failed in recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill pertains to tests and examinations in classical learning.

This bill addresses the administration and content of tests and examinations related to classical learning. Its aim is to set standards for educational assessment in this field.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

11 added · 17 removed

Plain-language change summary

The changes to SB 1497 clarify the definition of a "self-insurance program" for school districts. Specifically, the bill now ensures that a self-insurance program must be funded by the school district's governing board and removes previous exemptions related to participation in certain nonprofit health care pools. This distinction is important because it sets clearer guidelines for how school districts manage their risks and finances regarding insurance, potentially affecting their financial responsibility and ability to provide coverage for certain risks.

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Senate Engrossed classical learning;
House Engrossed Senate Bill classical learning;
insurance quotes) State of Arizona Senate Fifty-seventh Legislature Second Regular Session SENATE BILL 1497 AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 15-382, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
insurance quotes) State of Arizona Senate Fifty-seventh Legislature Second Regular Session CHAPTER 231 SENATE BILL 1497 AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 15-382, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
exemption;
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SUBSECTIONS E AND F OF THIS SECTION DO NOT APPLY IF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT PARTICIPATES IN A SELF-INSURANCE PROGRAM THAT MEETS ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
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IS PROVIDED BY A NONPROFIT CORPORATION HEALTH CARE POOL THAT IS FORMED PURSUANT TO SECTION 11-952.01.
2.
HAS TWO OR MORE NETWORK OPTIONS FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT MEMBERS.
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HAS AN ADMINISTRATOR THAT IS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION THAT IS FORMED PURSUANT TO SECTION 11-952.
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APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR JUNE 22, 2026.
FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE JUNE 22, 2026.
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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor

  2. Transmit to Governor

  3. PASSED

  4. PASSED

  5. Transmit to Senate

  6. PASSED

  7. DPA

  8. House Placed on Consent Calendar

  9. DP

  10. House Second Reading

  11. House First Reading.

  12. Transmit to House

  13. PASSED

  14. DPA

  15. DPA/SE

  16. Senate Second Reading

  17. Senate First Reading

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 91 not signed on · 2 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (91)

91 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 57 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 26001
Republican 31002
Total 57003
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (60)
Member Party Vote
Aaron Márquez Democrat Yea
Alma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Anna Abeytia Democrat Yea
Betty J Villegas Democrat Yea
Brian Garcia Democrat Yea
Cesar Aguilar Democrat Yea
Christopher Mathis Democrat Yea
Consuelo Hernandez Democrat Yea
Elda Luna-Nájera Democrat Yea
Janeen Connolly Democrat Yea
Junelle Cavero Democrat Yea
Kevin Volk Democrat Yea
Lorena Austin Democrat Yea
Lupe Contreras Democrat Yea
Lydia Hernandez Democrat Yea
Mae Peshlakai Democrat Yea
Mariana Sandoval Democrat Yea
Myron Tsosie Democrat Yea
Nancy Gutierrez Democrat Yea
Oscar De Los Santos Democrat Yea
Patty Contreras Democrat Yea
Quantá Crews Democrat Yea
Sarah Liguori Democrat Yea
Seth Blattman Democrat Not Voting
Stacey Travers Democrat Yea
Stephanie Simacek Democrat Yea
Stephanie Stahl Hamilton Democrat Yea
Alexander Kolodin Republican Yea
Beverly Pingerelli Republican Yea
Chris Lopez Republican Yea
Cody Reim Republican Yea
David Livingston Republican Not Voting
Gail Griffin Republican Yea
James Taylor Republican Yea
Jeff Weninger Republican Yea
John Gillette Republican Yea
Julie Willoughby Republican Yea
Justin Olson Republican Yea
Justin Wilmeth Republican Yea
Khyl Powell Republican Yea
Laurin Hendrix Republican Not Voting
Leo Biasiucci Republican Yea
Lisa Fink Republican Yea
Lupe Diaz Republican Yea
Matt Gress Republican Yea
Michael Carbone Republican Yea
Michael Way Republican Yea
Michele Peña Republican Yea
Neal Carter Republican Yea
Nick Kupper Republican Yea
Pamela Carter Republican Yea
Quang H Nguyen Republican Yea
Rachel Keshel Republican Yea
Ralph Heap Republican Yea
Selina Bliss Republican Yea
Steve Montenegro Republican Yea
Sylvia Allen Republican Yea
Teresa Martinez Republican Yea
Tony Rivero Republican Yea
Walt Blackman Republican Yea

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Passed

Passed 27 Yea · 2 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 13000
Republican 14201
Total 27201
% of votes cast 90%7%0%3%
How each member voted (30)
Member Party Vote
Analise Ortiz Democrat Yea
Brian Fernandez Democrat Yea
Catherine Miranda Democrat Yea
Denise “Mitzi” Epstein Democrat Yea
Eva Diaz Democrat Yea
Flavio Bravo Democrat Yea
Kiana Sears Democrat Yea
Lauren Kuby Democrat Yea
Lela Alston Democrat Yea
Priya Sundareshan Democrat Yea
Rosanna Gabaldón Democrat Yea
Sally Ann Gonzales Democrat Yea
Theresa Hatathlie Democrat Yea
Carine Werner Republican Yea
David C. Farnsworth Republican Yea
David Gowan Republican Yea
Frank Carroll Republican Yea
Hildy Angius Republican Yea
J.D. Mesnard Republican Yea
Jake Hoffman Republican Yea
Janae Shamp Republican Yea
John Kavanagh Republican Yea
Kevin Payne Republican Yea
Mark Finchem Republican Yea
Shawnna Bolick Republican Nay
Thomas "T.J." Shope Republican Yea
Timothy "Tim" Dunn Republican Yea
Venden "Vince" Leach Republican Yea
Warren Petersen Republican Nay
Wendy Rogers Republican Not Voting

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Subjects

education
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 1497?
SB 1497 is sponsored by Hildy Angius (Republican) and Carine Werner (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 1497?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 02, 2026. Enacted.
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