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

SR 1036 — attorney general; public statements; disapproval

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    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.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

40 added · 43 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendments to Bill SR 1036 have expanded the language to highlight the responsibilities of the Arizona Attorney General in providing accurate guidance on the use of force against law enforcement officers. It emphasizes the importance of clear and precise communication to prevent misunderstandings that could lead to dangerous situations for both civilians and officers. This change matters because it aims to uphold public trust and ensure that legal interpretations do not contribute to escalating tensions in potentially harmful encounters.

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1036 The resolution as proposed to be amended is reprinted as follows:
1036 Whereas, the Arizona Constitution establishes the Attorney General as the chief legal officer of Arizona, entrusted with the responsibility to accurately interpret, uphold and explain the laws of this state;
Whereas, the Arizona Constitution establishes the Attorney General as the chief legal officer of Arizona, entrusted with the responsibility to accurately interpret, uphold and explain the laws of this state;
PASSED BY THE SENATE JANUARY 29, 2026 FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE JANUARY 29, 2026.
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Action History

  1. Transmit to Secretary of State

  2. PASSED

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  4. PASSED

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 92 not signed on · 13 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 17 Yea · 13 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 01300
Republican 17000
Total 171300
% of votes cast 57%43%0%0%
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 Nay
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 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

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Subjects

public-safety civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SR 1036?
SR 1036 is sponsored by John Kavanagh (Republican).
What is the current status of SR 1036?
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.
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