SB 1013 — public employees; merit; hiring practices
Last action — Vetoed by Governor
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This bill died with 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “To Executive” 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.
Vetoed by Governor Katie Hobbs (Democratic) on June 19, 2026.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
In plain language
The bill addresses merit-based hiring practices for public employees.
This legislation proposes changes to how public employees are hired, focusing on merit as the basis for their selection. It aims to ensure that hiring practices are fair and based on qualifications.
What this means for you
- Workers: This means that hiring for public jobs will focus more on skills and qualifications, potentially affecting job opportunities.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
38 added · 49 removedPlain-language change summary
In the revised version of SB 1013, the definition of "merit" has been amended to be more detailed, specifying that it encompasses a person's qualifications, skills, knowledge, experience, and their ability to perform job duties. Additionally, the bill clarifies that it does not apply to veterans' preference hiring policies. These changes aim to provide a clearer understanding of what constitutes merit in hiring practices while still upholding the right to non-discriminatory employment policies. This matters because it further emphasizes fairness in hiring without compromising support for veterans.
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The bill as proposed to be amended is reprinted as follows:
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THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO, LIMIT OR DIMINISH VOLUNTARY VETERANS' PREFERENCE EMPLOYMENT POLICIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 23-495.01 OR ANY OTHER VETERANS' PREFERENCE POLICIES.]POLICIES. Senate Amendments to S.B.
1013D. [D.] [E.] FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION, "MERIT" MEANS A PERSON'S QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND DEMONSTRATED ABILITY TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF A JOB, AS DETERMINED THROUGH OBJECTIVE CRITERIA, SUCH AS EDUCATION, TRAINING, WORK HISTORY, JOB PERFORMANCE AND ANY RELEVANT ASSESSMENTS.
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- Engrossed Senate Engrossed Version (03/02/2026) Current pdf
- SENATE - Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency View text pdf
- HOUSE - Government - Strike Everything View text pdf
- Introduced Introduced Version pdf
AI-generated reading aid from the bill's amendatory text — verify against the official bill.
The bill adds new provisions to Arizona law prohibiting certain hiring practices based on merit and demographics.
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Title 38, chapter 3, article 4, Arizona Revised Statutes
38-452. Public employees; merit-based hiring; applicability; definition A. THIS STATE OR A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THIS STATE MAY NOT DO EITHER OF THE FOLLOWING: 1. ESTABLISH ANY POLICIES OR PRACTICES THAT REQUIRE A PERSON TO BE HIRED BASED ON ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE MERIT OF THE PERSON. 2. MANIPULATE OR INFLUENCE THE COMPOSITION OF EMPLOYEES WITH REFERENCE TO RACE, ETHNICITY, SEX OR NATIONAL ORIGIN EXCEPT TO ENSURE COLOR-BLIND AND RACE-NEUTRAL HIRING IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE AND FEDERAL ANTIDISCRIMINATION LAWS. B. THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, A COUNTY ATTORNEY OR ANY OTHER PERSON MAY FILE FOR DECLARATORY RELIEF, INJUNCTIVE RELIEF OR DAMAGES FOR ANY VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION. A PARTY THAT PREVAILS IN AN ACTION AGAINST THIS STATE OR A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THIS STATE IS ENTITLED TO COSTS AND REASONABLE ATTORNEY FEES. C. THIS SECTION DOES NOT CONTRADICT ANY STATE LAWS OR FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT LAWS THAT PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATORY PRACTICES. D. THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO, LIMIT OR DIMINISH VOLUNTARY VETERANS' PREFERENCE EMPLOYMENT POLICIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 23-495.01 OR ANY OTHER VETERANS' PREFERENCE POLICIES. D. E. FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION, "MERIT" MEANS A PERSON'S QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND DEMONSTRATED ABILITY TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF A JOB, AS DETERMINED THROUGH OBJECTIVE CRITERIA, SUCH AS EDUCATION, TRAINING, WORK HISTORY, JOB PERFORMANCE AND ANY RELEVANT ASSESSMENTS.
Establishes new restrictions on hiring practices for public employees to ensure merit-based hiring and prohibits considering demographic factors.
Action History
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Vetoed by Governor
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Transmit to Governor
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Transmit to Senate
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PASSED
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DP
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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
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Prefiled.
Sponsors
- Janae Shamp · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 92 not signed on · 37 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Janae Shamp Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (92)
92 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 92 →"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 | 25 | 0 | 2 |
| Republican | 31 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 31 | 25 | 0 | 4 |
| % of votes cast | 52% | 42% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (60)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Márquez | Democrat | Nay |
| Alma Hernandez | Democrat | Nay |
| Anna Abeytia | Democrat | Nay |
| Betty J Villegas | Democrat | Nay |
| Brian Garcia | Democrat | Nay |
| Cesar Aguilar | Democrat | Nay |
| Christopher Mathis | Democrat | Nay |
| Consuelo Hernandez | Democrat | Nay |
| Elda Luna-Nájera | Democrat | Nay |
| Janeen Connolly | Democrat | Nay |
| Junelle Cavero | Democrat | Nay |
| Kevin Volk | Democrat | Nay |
| Lorena Austin | Democrat | Nay |
| Lupe Contreras | Democrat | Nay |
| Lydia Hernandez | Democrat | Nay |
| Mae Peshlakai | Democrat | Nay |
| Mariana Sandoval | Democrat | Nay |
| Myron Tsosie | Democrat | Nay |
| Nancy Gutierrez | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Oscar De Los Santos | Democrat | Nay |
| Patty Contreras | Democrat | Nay |
| Quantá Crews | Democrat | Nay |
| Sarah Liguori | Democrat | Nay |
| Seth Blattman | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Stacey Travers | Democrat | Nay |
| Stephanie Simacek | Democrat | Nay |
| Stephanie Stahl Hamilton | Democrat | Nay |
| 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 | Not Voting |
| Khyl Powell | Republican | Yea |
| Laurin Hendrix | Republican | Yea |
| 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 |
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 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 17 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 57% | 40% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (30)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Analise Ortiz | Democrat | Nay |
| Brian Fernandez | Democrat | Nay |
| Catherine Miranda | Democrat | Nay |
| Denise “Mitzi” Epstein | Democrat | Nay |
| Eva Diaz | Democrat | Nay |
| Flavio Bravo | Democrat | Nay |
| Kiana Sears | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Lauren Kuby | Democrat | Nay |
| Lela Alston | Democrat | Nay |
| Priya Sundareshan | Democrat | Nay |
| Rosanna Gabaldón | Democrat | Nay |
| Sally Ann Gonzales | Democrat | Nay |
| Theresa Hatathlie | Democrat | Nay |
| 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 | Yea |
| Thomas "T.J." Shope | Republican | Yea |
| Timothy "Tim" Dunn | Republican | Yea |
| Venden "Vince" Leach | Republican | Yea |
| Warren Petersen | Republican | Yea |
| Wendy Rogers | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 1013?
- SB 1013 is sponsored by Janae Shamp (Republican).
- What is the current status of SB 1013?
- This bill died with 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “To Executive” 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 1013?
- Track SB 1013 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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