Arizona 57th Legislature - First Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 5 R cosponsors

SB 1621 — narcotic drugs; death; sentence enhancement

Last action — PASSED

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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 died with 57th Legislature - First Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

31 added · 34 removed

Plain-language change summary

The changes to SB 1621 include the addition of specific lines that clarify the focus on narcotic drugs and the enhancement of sentences related to deaths caused by these drugs. This matters because it signals a stronger legislative stance on addressing the serious consequences of narcotic-related incidents, potentially leading to harsher penalties for those involved. The removal of the introductory lines simplifies the bill, making it more straightforward for lawmakers and the public to understand its core purpose.

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IF A PERSON IS CONVICTED OF SELLING A NARCOTIC DRUG IN VIOLATION OF SUBSECTION A, PARAGRAPH 7 OF THIS SECTION, THE NARCOTIC DRUG SOLD CONTRIBUTED TO THE DEATH OF ANOTHER PERSON AND THE OTHER PERSON WOULD NOT HAVE DIED BUT FOR THE NARCOTIC DRUG SOLD, THE PERSON SHALL BE SENTENCED AS FOLLOWS:
IF A PERSON IS CONVICTED OF SELLING A NARCOTIC DRUG IN VIOLATION OF SUBSECTION A, PARAGRAPH 7 OF THIS SECTION AND THE NARCOTIC DRUG SOLD CONTRIBUTED TO THE DEATH OF ANOTHER PERSON, THE PERSON SHALL BE SENTENCED AS FOLLOWS:
MINIMUM PRESUMPTIVE MAXIMUM 10 CALENDAR YEARS 16 CALENDAR YEARS 25 CALENDAR YEARS H.
MINIMUM PRESUMPTIVE MAXIMUM 15 CALENDAR YEARS 20 CALENDAR YEARS 25 CALENDAR YEARS H.
A person who is convicted of a violation of this section for which probation or release before the expiration of the sentence imposed by the court is authorized is prohibited from using any marijuana, dangerous drug, narcotic drug or prescription-only drug except as lawfully administered by a health care practitioner and as a condition of any - 2 - S.B.
A person who is convicted of a violation of this section for which probation or release before the expiration of the sentence imposed by the court is authorized is prohibited from using any marijuana, dangerous drug, narcotic drug or prescription-only drug except as lawfully administered by a health care practitioner and as a condition of any probation or release shall be required to submit to drug testing - 2 - S.B.
1621 probation or release shall be required to submit to drug testing administered under the supervision of the probation department of the county or the state department of corrections, as appropriate, during the duration of the term of probation or before the expiration of the sentence imposed.
1621 administered under the supervision of the probation department of the county or the state department of corrections, as appropriate, during the duration of the term of probation or before the expiration of the sentence imposed.
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Short title This act may be cited as "Noah's Law".
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Action History

  1. PASSED

  2. FAILED

  3. DPA

  4. PASSED

  5. House Placed on Consent Calendar

  6. DP

  7. House Second Reading

  8. House First Reading.

  9. Transmit to House

  10. PASSED

  11. DP

  12. DP

  13. Senate Second Reading

  14. Senate First Reading

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 88 not signed on · 43 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (88)

88 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

failed to pass

Failed 26 Yea · 33 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 02601
Republican 26700
Total 263301
% of votes cast 43%55%0%2%
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 Nay
Nancy Gutierrez Democrat Nay
Oscar De Los Santos Democrat Nay
Patty Contreras Democrat Nay
Quantá Crews Democrat Nay
Sarah Liguori Democrat Nay
Seth Blattman Democrat Not Voting
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
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
Joseph Chaplik Republican Yea
Julie Willoughby Republican Yea
Justin Olson Republican Yea
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 Yea
Michele Peña Republican Yea
Neal Carter Republican Nay
Nick Kupper Republican Nay
Pamela Carter Republican Yea
Quang H Nguyen Republican Yea
Rachel Keshel Republican Yea
Ralph Heap Republican Nay
Selina Bliss Republican Yea
Steve Montenegro Republican Yea
Teresa Martinez Republican Yea
Tony Rivero Republican Nay
Walt Blackman Republican Yea

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Passed

Passed 18 Yea · 10 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 11002
Republican 17000
Total 181002
% of votes cast 60%33%0%7%
How each member voted (30)
Member Party Vote
Analise Ortiz Democrat Nay
Brian Fernandez Democrat Nay
Catherine Miranda Democrat Yea
Denise “Mitzi” Epstein Democrat Nay
Eva Burch Democrat Not Voting
Eva Diaz Democrat Nay
Flavio Bravo 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 Not Voting
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
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 1621?
SB 1621 is sponsored by Thomas "T.J." Shope (Republican), Janae Shamp (Republican), David Gowan (Republican), Hildy Angius (Republican), and Carine Werner (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 1621?
This bill died with 57th Legislature - First Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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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