Arizona 57th Legislature - First Regular Session Status: To Executive 2 R cosponsors

SB 1309 — public utilities; electric grid improvements

Last action — Vetoed by Governor

  1. ✓
    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 “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.

Vetoed by Governor Katie Hobbs (Democratic) on April 18, 2025.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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

20 added · 11 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Senate Bill 1309 adds specific wording about improving public utilities and the electric grid. This change emphasizes the bill's focus on making enhancements to the electric grid infrastructure. It’s important because it signals a commitment to invest in and upgrade the systems that provide electricity, which can lead to more reliable service for everyone.

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DURING THE INTEGRATED RESOURCE PLANNING PROCESS, THE COMMISSION SHALL REQUIRE A PUBLIC SERVICE CORPORATION TO ENSURE THAT ANY CHANGES TO MAINTAIN OR IMPROVE AN ELECTRIC POWER GRID ARE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING ENOUGH ELECTRICITY TO PROVIDE SAFE, ADEQUATE AND RELIABLE SERVICE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
definitions A.
THE COMMISSION SHALL ENSURE THAT ANY CHANGES TO MAINTAIN OR IMPROVE AN ELECTRIC POWER GRID:
1.
ARE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING ENOUGH ELECTRICITY TO MEET THE DEMAND FOR ELECTRIC SERVICE IN THE SUMMER AND WINTER MONTHS.
2.
CONTAIN A GENERATION RESOURCE MIX THAT AVOIDS BOTH:
(a) NONMOMENTARY ELECTRIC SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS THAT ARE UNRELATED TO SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS.
(b) POWER QUALITY INCIDENTS.
ON THE RETIREMENT OF AN ELECTRIC GENERATION PLANT, THE COMMISSION SHALL ENSURE THAT A REPLACEMENT ELECTRIC GENERATION PLANT IS CAPABLE OF PROVIDING AN EQUAL OR MORE RELIABLE ELECTRIC GENERATION THAT ENSURES SAFE AND ADEQUATE SERVICE.
ON THE RETIREMENT OF AN ELECTRIC GENERATION PLANT, THE COMMISSION SHALL ENSURE THAT A REPLACEMENT ELECTRIC GENERATION PLANT IS CAPABLE OF PROVIDING EQUALLY DISPATCHABLE LOAD FOLLOWING GENERATION.
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FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION:
1.
"DISPATCHABLE LOAD FOLLOWING GENERATION" MEANS A POWER SOURCE THAT QUICKLY ADJUSTS TO FLUCTUATIONS IN THE DEMAND FOR ELECTRICITY.
2.
"GENERATION RESOURCE MIX" MEANS THE COMBINATION OF DIFFERENT ENERGY SOURCES THAT ARE USED TO PRODUCE ELECTRICITY IN A SPECIFIC REGION AND THE RELATIVE CONTRIBUTIONS OF EACH SOURCE, INCLUDING COAL, NATURAL GAS, SOLAR, WIND AND NUCLEAR POWER.
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Action History

  1. Vetoed by Governor

  2. Transmit to Governor

  3. PASSED

  4. PASSED

  5. Transmit to Senate

  6. PASSED

  7. DPA

  8. House Placed on Consent Calendar

  9. DP

  10. House Second Reading

  11. House First Reading.

  12. Transmit to House

  13. PASSED

  14. DP

  15. DP

  16. Senate Second Reading

  17. Senate First Reading

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 91 not signed on · 37 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (91)

91 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 31 Yea · 25 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 02502
Republican 31002
Total 312504
% of votes cast 52%42%0%7%
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 Not Voting
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 Yea
Lisa Fink Republican Yea
Lupe Diaz Republican Yea
Matt Gress Republican Yea
Michael Carbone Republican Yea
Michael Way Republican Yea
Michele Peña Republican Not Voting
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

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Passed

Passed 17 Yea · 12 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 01201
Republican 17000
Total 171201
% of votes cast 57%40%0%3%
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 Burch Democrat Nay
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 energy
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 1309?
SB 1309 is sponsored by Hildy Angius (Republican) and Frank Carroll (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 1309?
This bill died with 57th Legislature - First 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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