SB 1424 — firearm safety instruction; public schools
Last action — FAILED
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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.
In plain language
The bill proposes firearm safety instruction in public schools.
This legislation aims to introduce firearm safety education in public schooling. The goal is to equip students with knowledge about firearm safety.
What this means for you
- Families: This means families may have children learning about firearm safety as part of their education.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
51 added · 60 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of Bill SB 1424 adds a section that specifies questions regarding gun ownership and storage practices of students and their families will no longer be included. Additionally, it emphasizes that the instruction provided in schools must remain unbiased, neither promoting nor discouraging firearm ownership. This change is important because it aims to create a neutral educational environment that informs students about firearm safety without taking a political stance, which can help ensure all families feel included and respected within the school setting.
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The bill as proposed to be amended is reprinted as follows:
[(f)(f) AN INQUIRY, SURVEY OR REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ABOUT WHETHER A STUDENT, STUDENT'S PARENT OR MEMBER OF THE STUDENT'S HOUSEHOLD OWNS, POSSESSES OR MAY POSSESS A FIREARM OR ABOUT THE FIREARMS STORAGE PRACTICES OF A STUDENT, STUDENT'S PARENT OR MEMBER OF THE STUDENT'S HOUSEHOLD.]HOUSEHOLD. Senate Amendments to S.B.
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THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL COORDINATE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND THE ARIZONA GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT TO DEVELOP FIREARM SAFETY AND AWARENESS INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND SHALL MAKE THE INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AVAILABLE TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND CHARTER SCHOOLS IN- THIS1 STATE.- S.B.
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View plain text versions (3)
- Engrossed Senate Engrossed Version (02/26/2026) Current pdf
- SENATE - Education View text pdf
- Introduced Introduced Version pdf
Action History
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FAILED
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House Placed on Consent Calendar
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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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Senate Second Reading
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Senate First Reading
Sponsors
- Mark Finchem · Cosponsor
- Wendy Rogers · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 91 not signed on · 39 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Wendy Rogers Republican
Co-sponsors (1)
- Mark Finchem Republican
Not signed on (91)
91 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 91 →"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 | 30 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 30 | 28 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 50% | 47% | 0% | 3% |
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 | 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 | Nay |
| 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 | Nay |
| 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 | 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 |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 1 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 17 | 11 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 57% | 37% | 0% | 7% |
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 | 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 |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 1424?
- SB 1424 is sponsored by Mark Finchem (Republican) and Wendy Rogers (Republican).
- What is the current status of SB 1424?
- 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.
- Where can I track SB 1424?
- Track SB 1424 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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