SB 1679 Arizona Senate · 56th Legislature - Second Regular Session

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

290
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 30
Feb 27, 2024
D Democratic14
13 Yea 1
92% Yea
R Republican16
16 Yea
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

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