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

SB 1671 — gaming; racing; boxing; conflict-of-interest continuation

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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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 03, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Katie Hobbs (Democratic) on June 22, 2026.

Prognosis

Advancing 56% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • 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

    3 passed, 2 failed in recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill addresses conflicts of interest in gaming, racing, and boxing.

This legislation extends provisions related to conflicts of interest in the gaming and racing industries. It specifically focuses on ensuring fair practices and transparency within these sectors.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

119 added · 107 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to SB 1671 added specific provisions detailing the restrictions on conflicts of interest for employees of the gaming department. These rules state that department staff, including the director and their immediate family, cannot have financial interests in racetracks or wager on any races. This amendment is important because it aims to ensure transparency and fairness in the gaming industry, preventing any potential misuse of power by those working within the regulatory framework.

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conflict-of-interest continuation State of Arizona Senate Fifty-seventh Legislature Second Regular Session SENATE BILL 1671 AN ACT AMENDING SECTIONS 5-101.01, 5-223 AND 5-604, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
conflict-of-interest continuation State of Arizona Senate Fifty-seventh Legislature Second Regular Session CHAPTER 239 SENATE BILL 1671 AN ACT AMENDING SECTIONS 5-101.01, 5-223 AND 5-604, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
AMENDING SECTION 5-1312, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
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ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 17 OF EACH YEAR, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL SUBMIT ALL DEPARTMENT AUDITS THAT ARE CONDUCTED BY A THIRD-PARTY AUDITOR TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE, THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE GOVERNOR.
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THE DEPARTMENT SHALL SUBMIT AN ANNUAL REPORT TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE, THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE GOVERNOR THAT INCLUDES ALL OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 30 OF EACH YEAR, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL SUBMIT AN ANNUAL REPORT TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE, THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE GOVERNOR THAT INCLUDES AGGREGATE DATA OF COMPLAINTS THAT ARE RECEIVED BY THE DEPARTMENT RELATING TO PERSONS OR ENTITIES THAT ARE LICENSED OR REGULATED PURSUANT TO THIS TITLE AND THAT ARE WITHIN THE STATUTORY AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT.
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Section 5-1312, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to read:
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Reporting A.
On or before September 30 of each year, the department shall prepare and submit an annual report to the governor, the president of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives, and shall provide a copy to the secretary of state that contains the following information:
THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS THAT WERE RECEIVED THROUGH THE COMPLAINT SUBMISSION PROCESS.
The number of active licensees by type.
THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS THAT WERE RECEIVED THROUGH THE COMPLAINT SUBMISSION PROCESS AND THAT WERE DISMISSED.
The aggregate gross and net revenue of all licensees.
THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS THAT WERE RECEIVED THROUGH THE COMPLAINT SUBMISSION PROCESS AND THAT WERE RESOLVED.
The number of investigations conducted to enforce this chapter.
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The financial impact on this state of the event wagering industry in this state.
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The report may be included with other information required to be submitted by the department annually.
A report submitted under subsection A of this section may be submitted electronically.
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THE REPORT REQUIRED PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION A OF THIS SECTION MUST INCLUDE A STATEMENT THAT INDICATES THE NUMBER OF INDEPENDENT AUDIT RESULTS THAT ARE REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED BY LICENSED EVENT WAGERING OPERATORS AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES PROVIDERS PURSUANT TO SECTION 5-1319 AND - 3 - S.B.
1671 THAT WERE RECEIVED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND MUST INCLUDE ANY CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE DEPARTMENT REGARDING OVERPAYMENT OR UNDERPAYMENT OF PRIVILEGE FEES.
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1671 41-3032.15.
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Purpose Pursuant to section 41-2955, subsection B, Arizona Revised Statutes, the legislature continues the Arizona racing commission to regulate the racing industry in this state for the protection of the public peace, safety and welfare.
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Purpose Pursuant to section 41-2955, subsection B, Arizona Revised Statutes, the legislature continues the Arizona racing commission to regulate the racing industry in this state for the protection of the public peace, safety and welfare.
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fees The department of gaming shall review all independent audits that have been conducted as of 2021 to determine if event wagering operators have paid the correct required privilege fee amounts as prescribed by section 5-1318, Arizona Revised Statutes.
The department shall address and correct any overpayments or underpayments of privilege fee payments as required by rule.
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Retroactivity Sections 5 and 6 of this act are effective retroactively to from and after July 1, 2026.
Retroactivity Sections 6 and 7 of this act are effective retroactively to from and after July 1, 2026.
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APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR JUNE 22, 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. DPA

  9. House Second Reading

  10. House First Reading.

  11. Transmit to House

  12. PASSED

  13. DPA

  14. DPA

  15. Senate Second Reading

  16. Senate First Reading

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 28 Yea · 1 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 13000
Republican 15101
Total 28101
% of votes cast 93%3%0%3%
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 Yea
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 Nay
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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Passed

Passed 44 Yea · 10 Nay · 6 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 21006
Republican 231000
Total 441006
% of votes cast 73%17%0%10%
How each member voted (60)
Member Party Vote
Aaron Márquez Democrat Yea
Alma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Anna Abeytia Democrat Yea
Betty J Villegas Democrat Yea
Brian Garcia Democrat Yea
Cesar Aguilar Democrat Yea
Christopher Mathis Democrat Yea
Consuelo Hernandez Democrat Yea
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 Not Voting
Mae Peshlakai Democrat Yea
Mariana Sandoval Democrat Yea
Myron Tsosie Democrat Not Voting
Nancy Gutierrez Democrat Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Stephanie Stahl Hamilton Democrat Yea
Alexander Kolodin Republican Nay
Beverly Pingerelli Republican Yea
Chris Lopez Republican Yea
Cody Reim Republican Nay
David Livingston Republican Yea
Gail Griffin Republican Nay
James Taylor Republican Yea
Jeff Weninger Republican Yea
John Gillette Republican Yea
Julie Willoughby Republican Yea
Justin Olson Republican Nay
Justin Wilmeth Republican Yea
Khyl Powell Republican Nay
Laurin Hendrix Republican Nay
Leo Biasiucci Republican Yea
Lisa Fink Republican Nay
Lupe Diaz Republican Yea
Matt Gress Republican Yea
Michael Carbone Republican Yea
Michael Way Republican Nay
Michele Peña Republican Yea
Neal Carter Republican Yea
Nick Kupper Republican Yea
Pamela Carter Republican Yea
Quang H Nguyen Republican Yea
Rachel Keshel Republican Nay
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

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Passed

Passed 26 Yea · 3 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 12001
Republican 14300
Total 26301
% of votes cast 87%10%0%3%
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 Yea
Flavio Bravo Democrat Yea
Kiana Sears Democrat Not Voting
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 Nay
Janae Shamp Republican Nay
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 Nay
Wendy Rogers Republican Yea

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SB 1671 is sponsored by Shawnna Bolick (Republican).
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