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

SB 1572 — public schools; civics instruction requirement

Last action — Vetoed by Governor

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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

In plain language

The bill establishes a civics instruction requirement for public schools.

This legislation mandates that public schools provide civics education as part of their curriculum. The aim is to ensure that students learn about government, democracy, and civic responsibilities.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

5 added · 6 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Senate Bill 1572 has added specific lines that emphasize the requirement for civics instruction in public schools. However, it also removed some introductory language about the bill and its sponsors. This change focuses on ensuring that students receive essential civics education, which is important for preparing informed citizens.

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Senate Engrossed public schools;
public schools;
civics instruction requirement State of Arizona Senate Fifty-seventh Legislature Second Regular Session SENATE BILL 1572 AN ACT AMENDING TITLE 15, CHAPTER 7, ARTICLE 1, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING SECTION 15-710.03;
civics instruction requirement State of Arizona Senate Fifty-seventh Legislature Second Regular Session SB 1572 Introduced by Senators Finchem:
Leach AN ACT AMENDING TITLE 15, CHAPTER 7, ARTICLE 1, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING SECTION 15-710.03;
(TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE) - i - SB 1572 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
(TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE) - i - S.B.
1572 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
- 1 - SB 1572 C.
- 1 - S.B.
1572 C.
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Action History

  1. Vetoed by Governor

  2. Transmit to Governor

  3. Transmit to Senate

  4. PASSED

  5. DP

  6. House Placed on Consent Calendar

  7. DP

  8. House Second Reading

  9. House First Reading.

  10. Transmit to House

  11. PASSED

  12. DP

  13. DP

  14. Senate Second Reading

  15. Senate First Reading

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 91 not signed on · 35 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 31 Yea · 23 Nay · 6 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 02106
Republican 31200
Total 312306
% of votes cast 52%38%0%10%
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 Not Voting
Junelle Cavero Democrat Nay
Kevin Volk Democrat Nay
Lorena Austin Democrat Nay
Lupe Contreras Democrat Nay
Lydia Hernandez Democrat Not Voting
Mae Peshlakai Democrat Nay
Mariana Sandoval Democrat Nay
Myron Tsosie Democrat Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Stephanie Stahl Hamilton Democrat Nay
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 Yea
Justin Wilmeth Republican Yea
Khyl Powell Republican Nay
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

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Passed

Passed 16 Yea · 12 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 01201
Republican 16001
Total 161202
% of votes cast 53%40%0%7%
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 Not Voting
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 Yea
J.D. Mesnard Republican Yea
Jake Hoffman Republican Yea
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

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Subjects

civil-rights education
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 1572?
SB 1572 is sponsored by Venden "Vince" Leach (Republican) and Mark Finchem (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 1572?
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 1572?
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