SB 1261 Arizona Senate · 57th Legislature - First Regular Session

technical correction; legal opinions; schools

SB 1261 allocates $957,180 in state funds and five full-time positions for the Arizona Department of Agriculture in fiscal year 2025-2026. It specifically funds three livestock inspectors, one veterinary assistant, and one veterinary technician to support agricultural oversight. The bill also designates $532,725 of this funding as ongoing for future years. The title's mention of "technical correction," "legal opinions," and "schools" does not align with the bill's actual content, which focuses solely on agricultural staffing and funding.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 27, 2025 Last action Mar 31, 2025
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What changed between versions

Introduced Version Senate Engrossed Version · 4 edits · Mar 13, 2025
MODERATE
The bill was completely replaced with a new version. The original bill (SB 1261) focused on legal opinions for public schools, but the Senate Engrossed Version now appropriates $957,180 and five full-time equivalent positions to the Arizona Department of Agriculture for livestock inspectors, a veterinary assistant, and a veterinary technician for fiscal year 2025-2026.
Scope change
The bill's scope changed entirely from public education legal opinions to agricultural funding and staffing.
SCOPE

Removed all provisions related to the Superintendent of Public Instruction and attorney general opinions on school matters.

FISCAL

Added $957,180 in state general fund appropriations to the Arizona Department of Agriculture for fiscal year 2025-2026.

REQUIREMENT

Added funding for five full-time equivalent positions: three livestock inspectors, one veterinary assistant, and one veterinary technician.

DEFINITION

Added legislative intent that $532,725 of the appropriation will be considered ongoing funding in future years.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 13, 2025

How they voted

261
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 30
Mar 13, 2025
D Democratic13
10 Yea 3
76% Yea
R Republican17
16 Yea 1 Nay
94% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
11
Key actions
5
Committee
2
Amendments
2
Mar 31, 2025
Lower · Passed
DP
lower
Mar 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
DP
lower
Mar 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED
upper
Mar 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
DPA
upper
Feb 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
DPA/SE
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Tim Dunn
RRepublican
AZ
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