SB 1198 — Arizona beef council; continuation
Last action — Signed by Governor
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✓Introduced
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed House
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✓To Executive
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 20, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Katie Hobbs (Democratic) on June 22, 2026.
Odds of enactment
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Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).
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Mixed recorded votes
3 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.
In plain language
This bill continues the Arizona Beef Council's operations.
The bill extends the authorization for the Arizona Beef Council, allowing it to continue its activities. This renewal aims to support the beef industry within the state.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
36 added · 20 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated bill SB 1198 now includes provisions to extend the Arizona State Veterinary Medical Examining Board until July 1, 2034, while also repealing the Arizona Beef Council's previous continuity section. This change is significant because it ensures the continued oversight and professional practice of veterinary medicine in Arizona, although it also means the Beef Council will not be a self-financed program in the future. The timeline for the termination of both entities is clearly defined, indicating a planned transition for both boards.
SenateHouse Engrossed Senate Bill Arizona beef council;
continuation State(now: of Arizona Senate Fifty-seventh Legislature Second Regular Session SENATE BILL 1198 AN ACT REPEALING SECTION 41-3026.03, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
AMENDINGbeef TITLEcouncil; 41, CHAPTER 27, ARTICLE 2, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING SECTION 41-3034.03;
RELATINGveterinary TOboard; THE ARIZONA BEEF COUNCIL.
continuation) State of Arizona Senate Fifty-seventh Legislature Second Regular Session CHAPTER 218 SENATE BILL 1198 AN ACT REPEALING SECTIONS 41-3026.02 AND 41-3026.03, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
AMENDING TITLE 41, CHAPTER 27, ARTICLE 2, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING SECTIONS 41-3034.02 AND 41-3034.03;
RELATING TO STATE AGENCIES.
Repeal SectionSections 41-3026.02 and 41-3026.03, Arizona Revised Statutes, isare repealed.
Title 41, chapter 27, article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding sectionsections 41-3034.02 and 41-3034.03, to read:
41-3034.02.
Arizona state veterinary medical examining board;
termination July 1, 2034 A.
THE ARIZONA STATE VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINING BOARD TERMINATES ON JULY 1, 2034.
B.
TITLE 32, CHAPTER 21 AND THIS SECTION ARE REPEALED ON JANUARY 1, 2035.
Purpose Pursuant to section 41–2955,41-2955, subsection B, Arizona Revised Statutes, the legislature continues the Arizona beefstate councilveterinary asmedical aexamining self-financedboard program to helppromote market, develop, maintain and expand the state,safe national and foreignprofessional marketspractice forof beefveterinary andmedicine. beef products produced, processed or manufactured in this state.
Purpose Pursuant to section 41–2955, subsection B, Arizona Revised Statutes, the legislature continues the Arizona beef council as a self-financed program to help market, develop, maintain and expand the state, national and foreign markets for beef and beef products produced, processed or manufactured in this state.
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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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- Engrossed Senate Engrossed Version (02/12/2026) pdf
- Engrossed House Engrossed Version (06/12/2026) pdf
- HOUSE - Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs View text pdf
- Amended HOUSE - Floor Amend to Engrossed Bill - Griffin - passed pdf
- Amended HOUSE - SUB Floor Amend to LARA - Griffin - passed pdf
- Introduced Introduced Version pdf
Action History
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Signed by Governor
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Transmit to Governor
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Transmit to Senate
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House Second Reading
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House First Reading.
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Senate Second Reading
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Senate First Reading
Sponsors
- Timothy "Tim" Dunn · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 92 not signed on · 14 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Timothy "Tim" Dunn 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 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 15 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 27 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 90% | 3% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (30)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Analise Ortiz | Democrat | Not Voting |
| 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 | Nay |
| Janae Shamp | Republican | Not Voting |
| 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 |
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 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Republican | 26 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 48 | 7 | 0 | 5 |
| % of votes cast | 80% | 12% | 0% | 8% |
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 | Not Voting |
| 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 | Not Voting |
| Nancy Gutierrez | Democrat | Not Voting |
| 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 | Not Voting |
| Stephanie Stahl Hamilton | Democrat | Yea |
| Alexander Kolodin | Republican | Nay |
| Beverly Pingerelli | Republican | Yea |
| Chris Lopez | Republican | Yea |
| Cody Reim | Republican | Yea |
| David Livingston | Republican | Yea |
| Gail Griffin | Republican | Yea |
| James Taylor | Republican | Yea |
| Jeff Weninger | Republican | Yea |
| John Gillette | Republican | Yea |
| Julie Willoughby | Republican | Yea |
| Justin Olson | Republican | Nay |
| Justin Wilmeth | Republican | Yea |
| Khyl Powell | Republican | Yea |
| Laurin Hendrix | Republican | Nay |
| Leo Biasiucci | Republican | Yea |
| Lisa Fink | Republican | Nay |
| Lupe Diaz | Republican | Yea |
| Matt Gress | Republican | Yea |
| Michael Carbone | Republican | Yea |
| Michael Way | Republican | Nay |
| Michele Peña | Republican | Yea |
| Neal Carter | Republican | Yea |
| Nick Kupper | Republican | Yea |
| Pamela Carter | Republican | Yea |
| Quang H Nguyen | Republican | Yea |
| Rachel Keshel | Republican | Nay |
| Ralph Heap | Republican | Nay |
| Selina Bliss | Republican | Yea |
| Steve Montenegro | Republican | Yea |
| Sylvia Allen | Republican | Yea |
| Teresa Martinez | Republican | Yea |
| Tony Rivero | Republican | Yea |
| Walt Blackman | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 23 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 77% | 20% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (30)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Analise Ortiz | Democrat | Nay |
| Brian Fernandez | Democrat | Yea |
| Catherine Miranda | Democrat | Nay |
| Denise “Mitzi” Epstein | Democrat | Nay |
| Eva Diaz | Democrat | Yea |
| Flavio Bravo | Democrat | Yea |
| Kiana Sears | Democrat | Yea |
| Lauren Kuby | Democrat | Nay |
| Lela Alston | Democrat | Yea |
| Priya Sundareshan | Democrat | Yea |
| Rosanna Gabaldón | Democrat | Yea |
| 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 | Not Voting |
| 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 1198?
- SB 1198 is sponsored by Timothy "Tim" Dunn (Republican).
- What is the current status of SB 1198?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 20, 2026. Enacted.
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