appropriation; satellite communication system
SB 1509 appropriates $500,000 from Arizona's general fund for fiscal year 2025-2026 to fund a pilot program for a backup satellite communication system at the Yavapai County Sheriff's Department. The bill directly provides resources to establish a redundant high-speed communication network as a backup to existing systems. This funding supports the Sheriff's Department in enhancing its communication infrastructure reliability without altering broader policy or affecting other entities.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025
Last action Apr 23, 2025
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What changed between versions
House Engrossed Version
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Senate Engrossed Version
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Feb 27, 2025
MODERATE
The bill completely changed from a civil jury selection reform measure to a public safety funding bill. The original House version sought to restore peremptory challenges in civil trials, while the Senate version appropriates $500,000 for a satellite communication system pilot program in Yavapai County.
Scope change
The bill's scope changed entirely from civil procedure law to public safety infrastructure funding
SCOPE
Removed provisions establishing peremptory challenges in civil actions, which would have allowed parties to dismiss jurors without stating reasons
FISCAL
Added $500,000 appropriation from state general funds for fiscal year 2025-2026
REQUIREMENT
Added requirement for Yavapai County Sheriff's Department to establish a redundant satellite communication system
DEFINITION
Removed all references to Arizona Revised Statutes section 21-316 and related jury selection procedures
Floor votes · Senate Feb 27, 2025 · House Apr 23, 2025
How they voted
17–12
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 30
Feb 27, 2025
D
Democratic13
92% Nay
R
Republican17
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
12
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Amendments
2
Apr 23, 2025
Lower · Passed
PASSED
lower
Apr 16, 2025
Lower · Passed
DPA
lower
Mar 31, 2025
Lower · Passed
DPA/SE
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED
upper
Feb 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
DP
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mark Finchem
RRepublican
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