SB 1232 — military compatibility permit zoning
Last action — Signed 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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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 21, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Katie Hobbs (Democratic) on May 29, 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
The bill establishes regulations for military compatibility in zoning permits.
This bill provides guidelines for local governments on how to consider military operations when issuing zoning permits. It aims to ensure that new developments do not interfere with military activities.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
42 added · 38 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent changes to Bill SB 1232 removed the requirement for outdoor advertising signs to be placed at least 1,000 feet away from residences. Instead, the focus is now on ensuring that these signs are located within certain military zones and have received necessary permits through local public hearings. This matters because it allows for more flexibility in placing advertising near military facilities, which could help businesses while still considering safety and compatibility with military operations.
SenateHouse Engrossed Senate Bill military compatibility permit zoning (now:
military compatibility permit zoning) State of Arizona Senate Fifty-seventh Legislature Second Regular Session CHAPTER 68 SENATE BILL 1232 AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 28-7902, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
(TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE)PAG - i - S.B.
SIGNS, DISPLAYS AND DEVICES THAT ARE PLACED NOT LESS THAN ONE THOUSAND FEET FROM A RESIDENCE AND THAT ARE LAWFULLY PLACED ON A PROPERTY THAT MEETS ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
(b) HAS BEEN ISSUEDGRANTED A MILITARY COMPATIBILITY PERMIT THAT ALLOWS COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL USES AND THAT WAS NOT ISSUEDGRANTED PRIMARILY TO ALLOW OUTDOOR ADVERTISING STRUCTURES.
(d) HAS BEEN APPROVED THROUGH A PUBLIC HEARING HELD BY THE LOCAL JURISDICTION OR COUNTY.
APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR MAY 29, 2026.
FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE MAY 29, 2026.
View plain text versions (7)
- Chaptered Chaptered Version Current pdf
- Engrossed Senate Engrossed Version (02/26/2026) pdf
- Engrossed House Engrossed Version (04/08/2026) pdf
- HOUSE - Transportation & Infrastructure View text pdf
- SENATE - Military Affairs and Border Security - Strike Everything View text pdf
- Amended SENATE - Petersen flr amend (ref MABS) adopted 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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PASSED
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PASSED
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Transmit to Senate
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PASSED
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DPA
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DPA
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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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DPA/SE
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Senate Second Reading
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Senate First Reading
Sponsors
- Warren Petersen · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 92 not signed on · 3 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Warren Petersen 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 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 14 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 23 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| % of votes cast | 77% | 10% | 0% | 13% |
How each member voted (30)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Analise Ortiz | Democrat | Yea |
| Brian Fernandez | Democrat | Yea |
| Catherine Miranda | Democrat | Yea |
| Denise “Mitzi” Epstein | Democrat | Nay |
| 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 | Not Voting |
| 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 | 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 | Not Voting |
| Warren Petersen | Republican | Yea |
| Wendy Rogers | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 22 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Total | 55 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| % of votes cast | 92% | 0% | 0% | 8% |
How each member voted (60)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Márquez | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Alma Hernandez | Democrat | Yea |
| Anna Abeytia | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Betty J Villegas | Democrat | Yea |
| Brian Garcia | Democrat | Yea |
| Cesar Aguilar | Democrat | Yea |
| Christopher Mathis | Democrat | Yea |
| Consuelo Hernandez | Democrat | Not Voting |
| 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 | 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 | Not Voting |
| Stacey Travers | Democrat | Yea |
| Stephanie Simacek | Democrat | Yea |
| 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 |
| David Marshall, Sr. | 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 |
| Teresa Martinez | Republican | Yea |
| Tony Rivero | Republican | Yea |
| Walt Blackman | 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 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 28 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 93% | 0% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (30)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Analise Ortiz | Democrat | Yea |
| 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 | 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 | 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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Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 1232?
- SB 1232 is sponsored by Warren Petersen (Republican).
- What is the current status of SB 1232?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 21, 2026. Enacted.
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