hydrolyzed cocaine; threshold amount
This bill amends Arizona's definition of "dangerous drug" to include specific synthetic compounds under new categories, such as cannabimimetic substances (e.g., JWH-018, JWH-073) and other listed chemicals. It directly affects individuals possessing or using these substances, as it establishes legal thresholds for enforcement under Arizona law. The key provision redefines "dangerous drug" to explicitly cover these synthetic compounds, including their salts, isomers, and derivatives, without exception. This change clarifies legal boundaries for law enforcement and pharmacists (referencing the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy) regarding these substances. Note: The bill's title mentions "hydrolyzed cocaine," but the actual text focuses on defining dangerous drugs, not hydrolyzed cocaine.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
Signed into Law
Mar 2025
Introduced Feb 4, 2025
Signed Mar 31, 2025
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MINOR
This bill was formatted and finalized for official publication after passing the legislature. The substantive content of the drug definitions and thresholds remained unchanged from the House version, with only minor formatting adjustments and the addition of governor approval and filing dates.
TECHNICAL
Formatting and layout changes to prepare the bill for official publication as Chapter 34, including removal of draft markers and addition of governor approval date.
Floor votes · Senate Mar 26, 2025 · House Feb 20, 2025
How they voted
27–0
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 30
Mar 26, 2025
D
Democratic13
84% Yea
R
Republican17
94% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
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Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
5
Committee
2
Mar 31, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor
executive
Mar 26, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED
upper
Mar 5, 2025
Upper · Passed
DP
upper
Feb 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
PASSED
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
DP
lower
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Leo Biasiucci
RRepublican
Co
Consuelo Hernandez
DDemocratic
Co
David Marshall
RRepublican
Co
John Gillette
RRepublican
Co
Justin Wilmeth
RRepublican
Co
MP
Michele Peña
RRepublican
Co
Nick Kupper
RRepublican
Co
Quang Nguyen
RRepublican
Co
Rachel Keshel
RRepublican
Co
Teresa Martinez
RRepublican
Co
Tony Rivero
RRepublican
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