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Arizona Senate rejects bill to authorize Marana Prison site study
Summary
The Arizona Senate voted to defeat House Bill 2430, which would have authorized a site study related to Marana Prison. Senator Ortiz recorded a public explanation of her no vote, citing concerns the study could be used to expand detention capacity.
The Arizona Senate failed to pass House Bill 2430 on third reading, voting 11 ayes, 15 nays, with three senators not voting and one vacancy recorded, the presiding officer announced.
Supporters framed HB 2430 as a measure to provide for a site study involving Marana Prison; opponents expressed concern the study could have implications for expanding detention capacity. "I am a no today," Senator Ortiz said while explaining her vote, adding she worried the study "might have some nefarious intentions" and could be tied to "detaining migrants" or increasing crowding in state carceral facilities.
The bill was read for the third time and put to a roll-call vote. The presiding officer declared the vote closed and announced the measure failed after the tally was recorded.
Senator Ortiz’s comments were entered into the record during the vote explanation; the transcript does not record a floor debate that produced an adopted amendment or a motion to reconsider. No mover or seconder for an amendment was recorded in the portion of the transcript related to the bill.
The transcript identifies the subject location as Marana Prison; the record does not specify any funding amounts, timelines for a study, or which state agency would have overseen work if the bill had passed.
The Senate moved on to other third-reading items after the result was recorded.
