Arizona 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 1 R cosponsors

SB 1686 — Charlie Kirk; Don Bolles; memorial

Last action — House Placed on Consent Calendar

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 57th 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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

228 added · 237 removed

Plain-language change summary

The changes to Senate Bill 1686 involve the addition of a memorial recognizing Charlie Kirk and Don Bolles, while the reference title indicating the introduction by Senator Hoffman has been removed. This shift highlights the bill's focus on honoring specific individuals, which may aim to raise awareness about their contributions or legacy. The removal of the reference title streamlines the bill's presentation but may also suggest a shift in focus away from its legislative sponsor. This matters because memorials can play a vital role in fostering community remembrance and understanding social issues associated with the individuals honored.

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Fifty-seventh Legislature Government Second Regular Session S.B.
Senate Engrossed Charlie Kirk;
1686 PROPOSED HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AMENDMENTS TO S.B.
Don Bolles;
1686 (Reference to Senate engrossed bill) Amendment instruction key:
memorial State of Arizona Senate Fifty-seventh Legislature Second Regular Session SENATE BILL 1686 AN ACT AMENDING SECTIONS 41-608, 41-1304.05, 41-1363 AND 41-1862, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
[GREEN UNDERLINING IN BRACKETS] indicates text added to statute or previously enacted session law.
RELATING TO WESLEY BOLIN PLAZA.
[Green underlining in brackets] indicates text added to new session law or text restoring existing law.
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[GREEN STRIKEOUT IN BRACKETS] indicates new text removed from statute or previously enacted session law.
1686 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
[Green strikeout in brackets] indicates text removed from existing statute, previously enacted session law or new session law.
Section 1.
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The bill as proposed to be amended is reprinted as follows:
<<Section 1.
The monies in the subaccount shall be used House Amendments to S.B.
The monies in the subaccount shall be used for the construction and maintenance of the enduring freedom memorial authorized pursuant to section 41-1363 for placement in THE Wesley Bolin AND CHARLIE KIRK FREEDOM Plaza.
1686 for the construction and maintenance of the enduring freedom memorial authorized pursuant to section 41-1363 for placement in THE Wesley Bolin AND CHARLIE KIRK FREEDOM Plaza.
The director shall annually allocate monies from the subaccount to a foundation that is qualified under section 501(c)(3) of the United States internal revenue code for federal income tax purposes and that is the nation's oldest and largest provider of need-based scholarships to children of United States military members.
The director shall annually allocate monies from the subaccount to a foundation that is qualified under section 501(c)(3) of the United States internal revenue code for federal income tax purposes and that is the nation's oldest and largest provider of need-based - 1 - S.B.
1686 scholarships to children of United States military members.
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(b) Help the spouses and children of army soldiers become leaders in society.
1686 (b) Help the spouses and children of army soldiers become leaders in society.
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On notice from the director, the state treasurer shall invest and divest monies in the fund as provided by section 35-313, and monies earned from investment shall be credited to the fund.>> <<Sec.
On notice from the director, the state treasurer shall invest and divest monies in the fund as provided by section 35-313, and monies earned from investment shall be credited to the fund.
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For the purposes of this section, "control" includes security services.>> <<Sec.
For the purposes of this section, "control" includes security services.
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After recommendations from the historical advisory commission regarding the historical integrity of the monument or memorial and after any necessary negotiations with the proponents, the legislative council shall approve the final design, dimensions, location and maintenance requirements of the monument or memorial, the minimum dollar amount required for deposit in the state monument and memorial repair fund established by section 41-1365 and any statement, declaration, writing or inscription that will be imprinted or stamped on the monument or memorial.
After recommendations from the historical advisory commission regarding the historical integrity of the monument or memorial and after - 4 - S.B.
1686 any necessary negotiations with the proponents, the legislative council shall approve the final design, dimensions, location and maintenance requirements of the monument or memorial, the minimum dollar amount required for deposit in the state monument and memorial repair fund established by section 41-1365 and any statement, declaration, writing or inscription that will be imprinted or stamped on the monument or memorial.
This section does not apply to monuments or memorials in which a political subdivision has a contractual interest and that are located in the governmental mall but that are outside THE Wesley Bolin AND CHARLIE KIRK FREEDOM Plaza.>> -5- House Amendments to S.B.
This section does not apply to monuments or memorials in which a political subdivision has a contractual interest and that are located in the governmental mall but that are outside THE Wesley Bolin AND CHARLIE KIRK FREEDOM Plaza.
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The committee may conduct additional meetings in person or telephonically.>> <<Sec.
The committee may conduct additional meetings in person or telephonically.
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Wesley Bolin and Charlie Kirk Freedom Plaza The legislative council shall designate Wesley Bolin Plaza as the "Wesley Bolin and Charlie Kirk Freedom Plaza".>> <<Sec.
Wesley Bolin and Charlie Kirk Freedom Plaza The legislative council shall designate Wesley Bolin Plaza as the "Wesley Bolin and Charlie Kirk Freedom Plaza".
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This section is repealed from and after September 30, 2029.>> -6- House Amendments to S.B.
This section is repealed from and after September 30, 2029.
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1686 Sec.
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Pursuant to section 41-1363, subsection A, Arizona Revised Statutes, this act authorizes the legislative council to provide for the placement in the Wesley Bolin [and Charlie Kirk Freedom] Plaza of a memorial dedicated to the commemoration of Don Bolles.
Pursuant to section 41-1363, subsection A, Arizona Revised Statutes, this act authorizes the legislative council to provide for the placement in the Wesley Bolin and Charlie Kirk Freedom Plaza of a memorial dedicated to the commemoration of Don Bolles.
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Legislative findings The legislature finds that[:
Legislative findings The legislature finds that:
2.] the memorial authorized by [section 7 of] this act is in recognition of Don Bolles, a well-respected Arizona reporter, who was killed in a car bombing nearly fifty years ago in connection with his investigative work.
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Enroll and engross to conform Amend title to conform AARON MÁRQUEZ 1686MÁRQUEZ.docx 03/13/2026 2:18 PM C:
The memorial authorized by section 7 of this act is in recognition of Don Bolles, a well-respected Arizona reporter, who was killed in a car bombing nearly fifty years ago in connection with his investigative work.
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Action History

  1. House Placed on Consent Calendar

  2. DP

  3. House Second Reading

  4. House First Reading.

  5. Transmit to House

  6. PASSED

  7. DP

  8. DP

  9. Senate Second Reading

  10. Senate First Reading

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 92 not signed on · 14 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (92)

92 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 · 14 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 01300
Republican 16100
Total 161400
% of votes cast 53%47%0%0%
How each member voted (30)
Member Party Vote
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 Nay
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 Nay
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

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 1686?
SB 1686 is sponsored by Jake Hoffman (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 1686?
This bill died with 57th 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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