SB 1475 — interscholastic activities; criminal offenses; ineligibility
Last action — Vetoed by Governor
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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
This bill addresses student eligibility for interscholastic activities after criminal offenses.
The bill outlines conditions under which students may be deemed ineligible for interscholastic activities if they commit certain criminal offenses. It aims to establish a framework for determining student participation based on criminal behavior.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
5 added · 7 removedPlain-language change summary
The revised version of Senate Bill 1475 adds specific language regarding ineligibility for participation in interscholastic activities due to criminal offenses. This change clarifies how students who commit certain crimes may be barred from joining school sports and other activities. By outlining these consequences, the bill seeks to promote accountability and safety in schools.
REFERENCESenate TITLE:Engrossed interscholastic activities;
interscholastic activities;
ineligibility State of Arizona Senate Fifty-seventh Legislature Second Regular Session SBSENATE BILL 1475 IntroducedAN byACT SenatorsAMENDING Finchem:SECTION 8-207, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
Angius, Bolick, Payne, Rogers, Shope, Werner AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 8-207, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
(TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE) - i - SBS.B. 1475 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
1475 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
ON NOTICE THAT A STUDENT IS CHARGED WITH OR AWAITING TRIAL ON ANY CRIMINAL OFFENSE LISTED IN PARAGRAPH 1 OF THIS SECTION OR A DELINQUENT ACT THAT IF COMMITTED BY AN ADULT WOULD CONSTITUTE ANY CRIMINAL OFFENSE LISTED IN PARAGRAPH 1 OF THIS SECTION, PROHIBIT THE STUDENT FROM - 1 - SBS.B. 1475 PARTICIPATING IN AN INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITY OR PROGRAM THAT IS SPONSORED BY THE SCHOOL UNTIL THE CHARGES AGAINST THE STUDENT ARE DISMISSED OR THE STUDENT IS FOUND TO BE NOT GUILTY.
1475 PARTICIPATING IN AN INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITY OR PROGRAM THAT IS SPONSORED BY THE SCHOOL UNTIL THE CHARGES AGAINST THE STUDENT ARE DISMISSED OR THE STUDENT IS FOUND TO BE NOT GUILTY.
View plain text versions (2)
- Engrossed Senate Engrossed Version (03/02/2026) Current pdf
- Introduced Introduced Version pdf
Action History
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Vetoed by Governor
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Transmit to Governor
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Transmit to Senate
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PASSED
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DP
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House Placed on Consent Calendar
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DP
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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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DP
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DP
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Senate Second Reading
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Senate First Reading
Sponsors
- Carine Werner · Cosponsor
- Thomas "T.J." Shope · Cosponsor
- Wendy Rogers · Cosponsor
- Kevin Payne · Cosponsor
- Shawnna Bolick · Cosponsor
- Hildy Angius · Cosponsor
- Mark Finchem · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 86 not signed on · 37 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Mark Finchem Republican
Co-sponsors (6)
- Carine Werner Republican
- Thomas "T.J." Shope Republican
- Wendy Rogers Republican
- Kevin Payne Republican
- Shawnna Bolick Republican
- Hildy Angius Republican
Not signed on (86)
86 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 86 →"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 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 33 | 25 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 55% | 42% | 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 | 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 | Yea |
| 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 |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 0 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 17 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 57% | 40% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (30)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| 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 | Not Voting |
| 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 | 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 |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 1475?
- SB 1475 is sponsored by Carine Werner (Republican), Thomas "T.J." Shope (Republican), Wendy Rogers (Republican), Kevin Payne (Republican), Shawnna Bolick (Republican), Hildy Angius (Republican), and Mark Finchem (Republican).
- What is the current status of SB 1475?
- 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 1475?
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