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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 25, 2026 | AZ | SB 1520 | Requires State Law Enforcement to Share Information Upon Request with the Federal Government | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 12) |
| Feb. 23, 2026 | AZ | SB 1055 | Requires State Law Enforcement to Notify Federal Immigration Enforcement When Someone Without Legal Status is Arrested | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 11) |
| April 29, 2025 | AZ | SB 1296 | Amends the Eligibility Requirements for Unemployment Benefits | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (17 - 12) |
| April 16, 2025 | AZ | HB 2824 | Authorizes State Legislators the Power to Hold an Individual in Contempt | Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 13) |
| April 15, 2025 | AZ | SB 1543 | Authorizes Axon to Build a Headquarters in Scottsdale Arizona | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (17 - 13) |
| April 15, 2025 | AZ | HB 2451 | Amends the Rules for Administrative Hearings to Allow for One Uncontested Change by an Administrative Law Judge | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 6) |
| April 15, 2025 | AZ | HB 2438 | Prohibits Individuals from Changing Their Birth Certificates to Reflect Their Gender Identity | Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 13) |
| April 9, 2025 | AZ | HB 2099 | Requires All Government Employees at Any Level in Arizona Enforce and Cooperate with All immigration Orders | Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 13) |
| April 9, 2025 | AZ | HB 2111 | Authorizes for the Creation of License Plates for the 988 Suicide Awareness Lifeline, the America250 Celebration, the Hopi Tribe and Kidney Disease Awareness. | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 3) |
| April 8, 2025 | AZ | HB 2001 | Authorizes a 90-day License Exemption for Individuals who have Graduated from an Accredited Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Addiction Counseling Program | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 9) |
| April 8, 2025 | AZ | HB 2062 | Defines Sex and Gender Terms for Any State Laws, Policies, or Institutions | Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 11) |
| March 13, 2025 | AZ | SB 1510 | Requires the Arizona Department of Administration to Create a List of All Full-Time Equivalent Positions that have Been Open for at least 150 Days | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 9) |
| March 10, 2025 | AZ | SB 1610 | Requires County Jails to Provide Identifying Information for Individuals Arrested for Certain Crimes to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) | Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 10) |
| Feb. 26, 2025 | AZ | SB 1268 | Require Hospitals to Question Patients on Legal Status in the United States | Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 12) |
| Feb. 26, 2025 | AZ | SB 1464 | Requires the Arizona Department of Revenue to Notify the State Legislature of Tax Laws that Adversely Impact Residents | Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 11) |
| Feb. 11, 2025 | AZ | SB 1003 | Prohibits Individuals from Using Locker Rooms or Bathrooms that Do Not Match Their Biological Sex | Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 9) |
| June 15, 2024 | AZ | HCR 2038 | Defines "Drug Cartels" as Terrorist Organizations | Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (15 - 14) |
| Feb. 29, 2024 | AZ | SB 1406 | Expands Amount of International Medical Licensees Valid in Arizona | Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 10) |
| Feb. 21, 2024 | AZ | SB 1231 | Classifies Illegal Border Crossing as a State Crime | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 13) |
| Feb. 19, 2024 | AZ | SB 1021 | Amends and Repeals Parts of the Arizona Statutes Concerning Health Professionals | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 4) |
| April 11, 2023 | AZ | HB 2319 | Amends How Judges Interpret Election Laws | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 13) |
| March 21, 2023 | AZ | SB 1017 | Expands Coverage of Cochlear Implants to Adults Through Arizona's Medicaid Program | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 6) |
| March 16, 2023 | AZ | SB 1028 | Prohibits Adult Cabaret Performances in Public Locations | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 12) |
| March 16, 2023 | AZ | SB 1030 | Amends Restrictions on Adult Oriented Businesses to Include "Sexually Explicit Performances" | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 12) |
| March 2, 2023 | AZ | SB 1026 | Prohibits State Tax Funding from Sponsoring Drag Shows Targeting Minors | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 13) |
| March 2, 2023 | AZ | SB 1698 | Prohibits Minor Exposure to "Drag Shows" | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 14) |
| Feb. 28, 2023 | AZ | SB 1040 | Prohibits Students from Using Restrooms that Best Align with Their Gender Identity | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 14) |
| Feb. 16, 2023 | AZ | SB 1005 | Authorizes Litigation Against Schools that Provide LGBTQ+ Affirming Spaces | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 12) |
| Feb. 9, 2023 | AZ | SB 1184 | Repeals Rental Tax Across the State | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 14) |
| June 22, 2022 | AZ | HB 2664 | Appropriates Funding for Military Transitional Housing | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 1) |
| April 20, 2022 | AZ | HB 2696 | Expands Prohibition on Human Smuggling | Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 11) |
| March 14, 2022 | AZ | SB 1567 | Requires Employers to Allow Covid-19 Vaccine Religious Exemptions | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 13) |
| Feb. 24, 2022 | AZ | SB 1494 | Prohibits the Non-Vaccinated Terminated Persons from Being Denied Unemployment Benefits | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 9) |
| Feb. 24, 2022 | AZ | SB 1494 | Prohibits the Non-Vaccinated Terminated Persons from Being Denied Unemployment Benefits | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 9) |
| Feb. 23, 2022 | AZ | SB 1718 | Appropriates Funds for Border Security | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 9) |
| Feb. 2, 2022 | AZ | SB 1009 | Limits the Governor's Power to Declare a Public Health Emergency | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 13) |
| Feb. 2, 2022 | AZ | SB 1165 | Prohibits Transgender Girls from Playing on Female Sports Teams | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 13) |
| Feb. 2, 2022 | AZ | SB 1165 | Prohibits Transgender Girls from Playing on Female Sports Teams | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 13) |
| March 3, 2021 | AZ | SB 1456 | Requires Schools to Receive Parental Consent When Teaching Sex Education | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 14) |
| March 3, 2021 | AZ | SB 1007 | Repeals Parent-Child Relationships if There is a Legitimate Interest | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 0) |
| Jan. 30, 2020 | AZ | SB 1141 | Expands Arrest Powers of Detention Officers | Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 13) |
| May 27, 2019 | AZ | SB 1558 | Increases Stipends for State Legislators | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 7) |
| Feb. 22, 2018 | AZ | SB 1393 | Authorizes Parents to Use Frozen Embryos after Divorce | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 12) |
| May 10, 2017 | AZ | HB 2372 | Extends Time Period for Individuals to Receive Government Assistance | Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 12) |
| March 24, 2016 | AZ | HB 2451 | Amends Requirements for Release of Undocumented Inmates | Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 12) |
| Feb. 22, 2016 | AZ | SB 1378 | Prohibits the State Treasurer from Allocating Funds to "Sanctuary Cities" | Bill Failed - Senate (14 - 16) |
| Feb. 22, 2016 | AZ | SB 1377 | Establishes Criminal Sentencing Requirements for Undocumented Immigrants | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 11) |
| March 5, 2015 | AZ | SB 1222 | Prohibits Plea Agreements for Individuals Deported During Trial | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 12) |
| Feb. 23, 2015 | AZ | SB 1092 | Requires Waivers for Certain Health Insurance | Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 12) |
| April 17, 2014 | AZ | HB 2462 | Authorizes the State to Create a Virtual Border | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 8) |
| April 16, 2014 | AZ | HB 2367 | Establishes Work Requirements for Certain Medicaid Recipients | Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 12) |
| May 16, 2013 | AZ | SB 1492 | Expands Medicaid Eligibility | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 11) |
| May 8, 2013 | AZ | HB 2608 | Amends Retirement Plans for Elected Officials | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 13) |
| May 8, 2013 | AZ | HB 2608 | Amends Retirement Plans for Elected Officials | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 13) |
| May 8, 2013 | AZ | HB 2608 | Amends Retirement Plans for Elected Officials | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 13) |
| March 28, 2012 | AZ | HB 2519 | Expands the Requirements for Unemployment Benefits | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 11) |
| March 12, 2012 | AZ | SB 1388 | Job Training for Unemployed Individuals | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 9) |
| March 8, 2012 | AZ | SB 1462 | Expands Penalties for Bullying | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 12) |
| March 5, 2012 | AZ | SB 1495 | Requires Drug Test for Unemployment Benefits | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 10) |
| Feb. 28, 2012 | AZ | SB 1486 | Prohibits Public Employers from Providing Compensation for Union Activities | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 11) |
| Feb. 27, 2012 | AZ | SB 1204 | Authorizes Parents to Vote to Close Schools | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 14) |
| April 19, 2011 | AZ | SB 1406 | Interstate Compact to Build a Border Fence | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 9) |
| April 18, 2011 | AZ | SB 1609 | Public Workers' Pensions | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 9) |
| April 13, 2011 | AZ | HB 2177 | Requiring Proof of Citizenship for Presidential Candidates | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 9) |
| April 6, 2011 | AZ | HB 2191 | Punitive Damage Awards | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 8) |
| April 6, 2011 | AZ | HB 2191 | Punitive Damage Awards | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 8) |
| April 5, 2011 | AZ | HB 2619 | Unemployment Security Special Assessment | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 8) |
| March 17, 2011 | AZ | SB 1308 | Separate Birth Certificates for Non-Citizens | Bill Failed - Senate (12 - 18) |
| March 17, 2011 | AZ | SB 1309 | Defines Arizona Citizenship | Bill Failed - Senate (11 - 19) |
| March 17, 2011 | AZ | SB 1308 | Separate Birth Certificates for Non-Citizens | Bill Failed - Senate (12 - 18) |
| March 17, 2011 | AZ | SB 1405 | Hospital Admissions and Restrictions | Bill Failed - Senate (12 - 18) |
| March 17, 2011 | AZ | SB 1611 | Requires Verification of Citizenship for Certain Benefits | Bill Failed - Senate (11 - 19) |
| March 15, 2011 | AZ | SCR 1035 | English as the Official Language | Resolution Passed - Senate (21 - 9) |
| March 8, 2011 | AZ | SB 1188 | Preference for Married Couples in Adoption | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 10) |
| March 8, 2011 | AZ | SB 1363 | Labor Organization Requirements | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 9) |
| March 8, 2011 | AZ | SB 1188 | Preference for Married Couples in Adoption | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 10) |
| Feb. 28, 2011 | AZ | SB 1406 | Interstate Compact to Build a Border Fence | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 9) |
| Feb. 17, 2011 | AZ | SB 1187 | Extends Waiting Period for Divorce | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 11) |
| Feb. 10, 2011 | AZ | SB 1086 | Tobacco Prohibitions | Bill Failed - Senate (13 - 16) |
| April 28, 2010 | AZ | SCR 1013 | Replacing Secretary of State with Lieutenant Governor | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (19 - 11) |
| April 19, 2010 | AZ | SB 1070 | Expanding Undocumented Immigration Enforcement | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (17 - 11) |
| March 22, 2010 | AZ | SB 1309 | Expanding Parental Consent Requirements | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 13) |
| March 16, 2010 | AZ | HCR 2001 | Repealing Early Childhood Development and Health Program | Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (17 - 13) |
| March 1, 2010 | AZ | SCR 1007 | Repealing Legislative Term Limits | Resolution Passed - Senate (18 - 11) |
| Feb. 15, 2010 | AZ | SB 1070 | Expanding Undocumented Immigration Enforcement | Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 13) |
| Aug. 12, 2009 | AZ | HB 2013 | Budget Reconciliation (Health and Welfare) | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 8) |
| June 22, 2009 | AZ | SB 1440 | Smoking in Cars with Minors | Bill Failed - Senate (9 - 20) |
| June 22, 2009 | AZ | HCR 2019 | Ends Affirmative Action | Amendment Adopted - Senate (17 - 11) |
| June 27, 2008 | AZ | SCR 1042 | Parameters of Marriage | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (16 - 4) |
| June 27, 2008 | AZ | SCR 1042 | Parameters of Marriage | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (16 - 4) |
| June 25, 2008 | AZ | SCR 1042 | Parameters of Marriage | Concurrence Vote Failed - Senate (14 - 11) |
| June 25, 2008 | AZ | SCR 1042 | Parameters of Marriage | Concurrence Vote Failed - Senate (14 - 11) |
| April 28, 2008 | AZ | HB 2745 | Amending Undocumented Immigrant Employment Sanctions | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 4) |
| April 28, 2008 | AZ | HB 2745 | Amending Undocumented Immigrant Employment Sanctions | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 4) |
| April 23, 2008 | AZ | HB 2017 | Legislative Approval for Regulating Greenhouse Gas Emissions | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 7) |
| April 23, 2008 | AZ | HB 2017 | Legislative Approval for Regulating Greenhouse Gas Emissions | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 7) |
| April 23, 2008 | AZ | HB 2359 | County Sheriff and Border Patrol Collaboration | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 10) |
| April 10, 2008 | AZ | SB 1096 | English Language Education Funding | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (16 - 14) |
| March 25, 2008 | AZ | HB 2263 | Maturity Requirement for Underage Abortions | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 12) |
| March 6, 2008 | AZ | HB 2043 | State Government Hiring Freeze | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 12) |