defensive driving schools; fees.
This bill establishes new fees for individuals in Arizona who attend defensive driving schools to avoid traffic penalties. It requires courts to set a specific diversion fee and charge a mandatory $45 surcharge for each person attending such a school. The collected funds are directed to state agencies, including the Department of Public Safety, while an additional administrative fee of up to $15 is also imposed on participants. These financial obligations take effect starting May 31, 2025.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
Feb 2024
Senate Passage
Jun 2024
House Passage
Apr 2024
Signed into Law
Jun 2024
Introduced Feb 5, 2024
Signed Jun 21, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Feb 27, 2024 · House Apr 24, 2024
How they voted
29–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 30
Feb 27, 2024
D
Democratic14
92% Yea
R
Republican16
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
15
Key actions
8
Committee
1
Amendments
3
Jun 21, 2024
Signed into law
Signed by Governor
executive
Jun 12, 2024
Upper · Passed
PASSED
upper
Apr 24, 2024
Lower · Passed
PASSED
lower
Apr 3, 2024
Lower · Passed
DPA
lower
Mar 22, 2024
Lower · Passed
DPA/SE
lower
Feb 27, 2024
Upper · Passed
PASSED
upper
Feb 26, 2024
Upper · Passed
DPA
upper
Feb 12, 2024
Upper · Passed
DP
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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