Arizona 57th Legislature - First Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 2 R cosponsors

SB 1597 — second degree murder; presumptive sentence

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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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    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

4 added · 5 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Senate Bill 1597 now includes a title that directly references "second degree murder" and a "presumptive sentence." This change clarifies the bill's focus on sentencing guidelines for second degree murder cases. It matters because it ensures that the intent and scope of the legislation are clear to lawmakers, judges, and the public, which can improve the understanding and application of the law.

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REFERENCE TITLE:
Senate Engrossed second degree murder;
second degree murder;
presumptive sentence State of Arizona Senate Fifty-seventh Legislature First Regular Session SENATE BILL 1597 AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 13-710, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
presumptive sentence State of Arizona Senate Fifty-seventh Legislature First Regular Session SB 1597 Introduced by Senators Rogers:
Kavanagh AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 13-710, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
(TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE) - i - SB 1597 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
(TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE) - i - S.B.
1597 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
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The bill amends the sentencing guidelines for second degree murder in Arizona by modifying minimum and maximum sentence durations based on prior convictions.

  • 13-710

    Minimum Presumptive Maximum 10 calendar years 16 20 calendar years 25 calendar years → Minimum Presumptive Maximum 10 calendar years 16 calendar years 20 calendar years 25 calendar years

    The 'Presumptive' label for the second degree murder sentence now includes 'calendar' for clarity.

  • 13-710

    Minimum Presumptive Maximum 15 calendar years 20 25 calendar years 29 calendar years → Minimum Presumptive Maximum 15 calendar years 20 calendar years 25 calendar years 29 calendar years

    The 'Presumptive' label for the repeat offender sentence now includes 'calendar' for clarity.

Action History

  1. PASSED

  2. FAILED

  3. DP

  4. House Placed on Consent Calendar

  5. DP

  6. House Second Reading

  7. House First Reading.

  8. Transmit to House

  9. PASSED

  10. DP

  11. DP

  12. Senate Second Reading

  13. Senate First Reading

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 91 not signed on · 44 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

failed to pass

Failed 25 Yea · 33 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 52200
Republican 201102
Total 253302
% of votes cast 42%55%0%3%
How each member voted (60)
Member Party Vote
Aaron Márquez Democrat Nay
Alma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Anna Abeytia Democrat Nay
Betty J Villegas Democrat Nay
Brian Garcia Democrat Nay
Cesar Aguilar Democrat Nay
Christopher Mathis Democrat Nay
Consuelo Hernandez Democrat Yea
Elda Luna-Nájera Democrat Yea
Janeen Connolly Democrat Nay
Junelle Cavero Democrat Nay
Kevin Volk Democrat Nay
Lorena Austin Democrat Nay
Lupe Contreras Democrat Nay
Lydia Hernandez Democrat Yea
Mae Peshlakai Democrat Nay
Mariana Sandoval Democrat Nay
Myron Tsosie Democrat Yea
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 Nay
Beverly Pingerelli Republican Nay
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 Nay
Julie Willoughby Republican Not Voting
Justin Olson Republican Yea
Justin Wilmeth Republican Yea
Khyl Powell Republican Nay
Laurin Hendrix Republican Nay
Leo Biasiucci Republican Yea
Lisa Fink Republican Yea
Lupe Diaz Republican Yea
Matt Gress Republican Not Voting
Michael Carbone Republican Nay
Michael Way Republican Yea
Michele Peña Republican Yea
Neal Carter Republican Nay
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
Teresa Martinez Republican Nay
Tony Rivero Republican Nay
Walt Blackman Republican Yea

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Passed

Passed 17 Yea · 11 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 01102
Republican 17000
Total 171102
% of votes cast 57%37%0%7%
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 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

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 1597?
SB 1597 is sponsored by John Kavanagh (Republican) and Wendy Rogers (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 1597?
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.
Where can I track SB 1597?
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