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

SB 1270 — correctional officers; supplemental contributions

Last action — Signed by Governor

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 21, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Katie Hobbs (Democratic) on June 19, 2026.

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 56% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Mixed recorded votes

    4 passed, 3 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

The bill addresses supplemental contributions for correctional officers.

This bill provides for supplemental contributions specifically aimed at correctional officers. It aims to enhance their benefits or funding related to their roles.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

79 added · 68 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of SB 1270 includes new sections specifying annual contribution percentages for different types of retirement plan participants. This change clarifies how much employers need to contribute on behalf of their employees, which can help ensure that workers receive adequate retirement benefits. Additionally, it emphasizes contributions towards disability programs and health benefits, ensuring participants have better support in these areas. These modifications are crucial as they aim to enhance the overall financial security of public safety personnel in their retirement and healthcare.

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Senate Engrossed correctional officers;
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supplemental contributions State of Arizona Senate Fifty-seventh Legislature Second Regular Session SENATE BILL 1270 AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 38-867, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
supplemental contributions State of Arizona Senate Fifty-seventh Legislature Second Regular Session CHAPTER 165 SENATE BILL 1270 AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 38-867, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
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IN ADDITION TO ANY EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION REQUIRED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION, AN EMPLOYER OF A PARTICIPANT AS DEFINED IN SECTION 38-865, PARAGRAPH 7, SUBDIVISION (b) MAY MAKE A SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRIBUTION - 2 - S.B.
IN ADDITION TO ANY EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION REQUIRED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION, AN EMPLOYER OF A PARTICIPANT AS DEFINED IN SECTION 38-865, PARAGRAPH 7, SUBDIVISION (b) MAY MAKE A SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRIBUTION INCENTIVE PAYMENT TO THE PARTICIPANT'S DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN ACCOUNT IF THE SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRIBUTION MEETS ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
1270 INCENTIVE PAYMENT TO THE PARTICIPANT'S DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN ACCOUNT IF THE SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRIBUTION MEETS ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
DOES NOT EXCEED $5,000 PER PARTICIPANT AS DESCRIBED IN THIS SUBSECTION.
DOES NOT EXCEED $5,000 PER PARTICIPANT PER EMPLOYMENT OR SERVICE INTERVAL AS DESCRIBED IN THIS SUBSECTION WITH A FIVE-YEAR GRADED VESTING SCHEDULE.
IS MADE ONLY ON A SPECIFIED SERVICE INTERVAL SUCH AS FIVE, TEN OR FIFTEEN YEARS OF SERVICE.
IS MADE ONLY ON A SPECIFIED YEARS OF EMPLOYMENT OR YEARS OF SERVICE INTERVAL.
IS MADE EQUALLY TO ALL PARTICIPANTS OF THE EMPLOYER AS DESCRIBED IN THIS SUBSECTION WHO MEET THE SERVICE REQUIREMENT.
IS MADE EQUALLY AS AN AMOUNT OR AS A RATE OF PENSIONABLE COMPENSATION AT EACH INTERVAL AS SPECIFIED IN THIS SUBSECTION TO ALL PARTICIPANTS OF THE EMPLOYER AS DESCRIBED IN THIS SUBSECTION WHO MEET THE EMPLOYMENT OR SERVICE REQUIREMENT AND REQUIREMENTS OUTLINED BY THE EMPLOYER'S POLICY ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION M OF THIS SECTION.
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BEFORE IMPLEMENTING A SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRIBUTION INCENTIVE PAYMENT UNDER SUBSECTION K OF THIS SECTION, EACH EMPLOYER SHALL ADOPT A POLICY THAT DETAILS THE REQUIREMENTS AND AMOUNTS OF THE SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRIBUTION INCENTIVE PAYMENTS OUTLINED IN SUBSECTION K OF THIS SECTION.
APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR JUNE 19, 2026.
FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE JUNE 22, 2026.
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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor

  2. Transmit to Governor

  3. PASSED

  4. PASSED

  5. Transmit to Senate

  6. PASSED

  7. DPA

  8. PASSED

  9. DPA

  10. DPA

  11. House Second Reading

  12. House First Reading.

  13. Transmit to House

  14. PASSED

  15. DP

  16. Senate Second Reading

  17. Senate First Reading

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 92 not signed on · 7 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 51 Yea · 0 Nay · 9 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 20007
Republican 31002
Total 51009
% of votes cast 85%0%0%15%
How each member voted (60)
Member Party Vote
Aaron Márquez Democrat Yea
Alma Hernandez Democrat Not Voting
Anna Abeytia Democrat Not Voting
Betty J Villegas Democrat Yea
Brian Garcia Democrat Not Voting
Cesar Aguilar Democrat Yea
Christopher Mathis Democrat Yea
Consuelo Hernandez Democrat Not Voting
Elda Luna-Nájera Democrat Yea
Janeen Connolly Democrat Yea
Junelle Cavero Democrat Not Voting
Kevin Volk Democrat Yea
Lorena Austin Democrat Yea
Lupe Contreras Democrat Yea
Lydia Hernandez Democrat Yea
Mae Peshlakai Democrat Yea
Mariana Sandoval Democrat Not Voting
Myron Tsosie Democrat Yea
Nancy Gutierrez Democrat Yea
Oscar De Los Santos Democrat Yea
Patty Contreras Democrat Yea
Quantá Crews Democrat Yea
Sarah Liguori Democrat Yea
Seth Blattman Democrat Yea
Stacey Travers Democrat Yea
Stephanie Simacek Democrat Not Voting
Stephanie Stahl Hamilton Democrat Yea
Alexander Kolodin Republican Yea
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 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 Not Voting
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 20 Yea · 7 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 7501
Republican 13202
Total 20703
% of votes cast 67%23%0%10%
How each member voted (30)
Member Party Vote
Analise Ortiz Democrat Nay
Brian Fernandez Democrat Yea
Catherine Miranda Democrat Yea
Denise “Mitzi” Epstein Democrat Yea
Eva Diaz Democrat Not Voting
Flavio Bravo Democrat Yea
Kiana Sears Democrat Yea
Lauren Kuby Democrat Nay
Lela Alston Democrat Yea
Priya Sundareshan Democrat Nay
Rosanna Gabaldón Democrat Yea
Sally Ann Gonzales Democrat Nay
Theresa Hatathlie Democrat Nay
Carine Werner Republican Yea
David C. Farnsworth Republican Nay
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 Not Voting
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

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SB 1270 is sponsored by David Gowan (Republican).
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