SB 1378 — political signs; homeowners' associations
Last action — Signed by Governor
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✓Introduced
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed House
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✓To Executive
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 03, 2025. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Katie Hobbs (Democratic) on May 02, 2025.
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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.
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Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
124 added · 125 removedPlain-language change summary
The amendment to SB 1378 clarifies that homeowners associations cannot restrict the display of several specific flags, including the American flag, state flags, and various service flags, in their front or backyards. Additionally, a new provision allows for the combination of different first responder flags into one design. This change aims to ensure that residents can express their patriotism and support for service members without facing penalties or restrictions from their community associations.
SenateHouse Engrossed Senate Bill political signs;
homeowners' associations State of Arizona Senate Fifty-seventh Legislature First Regular Session CHAPTER 103 SENATE BILL 1378 AN ACT AMENDING SECTIONS 33-1261 AND 33-1808, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
"Political sign" means a sign OR FLAG that attempts to influence the outcome of an election, including supporting or opposing the recall of a public officer or supporting or opposing the circulation of a petition for a ballot measure, question or proposition or the recall of a public officer,officer. AND EXCEPT FOR A CANDIDATE PRESCRIBED BY SUBSECTION E, PARAGRAPH 3 OF THIS SECTION, WITHOUT REGARD TO WHETHER THE PERSON SUPPORTED OR OPPOSED IS ON THE BALLOT AT THE NEXT UPCOMING ELECTION.
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Notwithstanding any provision in the community documents, an association shall not prohibit or charge a fee for the use of, the placement of or the indoor or outdoor display of a for sale, for rent or for lease sign and a sign rider by an association member on that member's - 6 - S.B.
1378 for lease sign and a sign rider by an association member on that member's property in any combination, including a sign that indicates the member is offering the property for sale by owner.
"Political sign" means a sign OR FLAG that attempts to influence the outcome of an election, including supporting or opposing the recall of a public officer or supporting or opposing the circulation of a petition for a ballot measure, question or proposition or the recall of a public officer,officer. AND EXCEPT FOR A CANDIDATE PRESCRIBED BY SUBSECTION C, PARAGRAPH 3 OF THIS SECTION, WITHOUT REGARD TO WHETHER THE PERSON SUPPORTED OR OPPOSED IS ON THE BALLOT AT THE NEXT UPCOMING ELECTION.
APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR MAY 2, 2025.
FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE MAY 2, 2025.
View plain text versions (5)
- Chaptered Chaptered Version Current pdf
- Engrossed Senate Engrossed Version pdf
- Engrossed House Engrossed Version pdf
- Amended HOUSE - Floor Amend to Bill - Blackman - passed 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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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
- J.D. Mesnard · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 92 not signed on · 32 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- J.D. Mesnard 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 |
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| Democrat | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 29 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 97% | 0% | 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 | Not Voting |
| 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 | 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 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 32 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Democrat | 0 | 25 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 32 | 25 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 53% | 42% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (60)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Márquez | Democrat | Nay |
| Alma Hernandez | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Anna Abeytia | Democrat | Not Voting |
| 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 | 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 |
| 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 | Yea |
| Laurin Hendrix | Republican | Yea |
| Leo Biasiucci | Republican | Not Voting |
| 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.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 4 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| Republican | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 21 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 70% | 23% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (30)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Analise Ortiz | Democrat | Yea |
| Brian Fernandez | Democrat | Yea |
| Catherine Miranda | Democrat | Nay |
| Denise “Mitzi” Epstein | Democrat | Yea |
| Eva Burch | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Eva Diaz | Democrat | Nay |
| Flavio Bravo | Democrat | Nay |
| Lauren Kuby | Democrat | Yea |
| 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 |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 1378?
- SB 1378 is sponsored by J.D. Mesnard (Republican).
- What is the current status of SB 1378?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 03, 2025. Enacted.
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