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Senate clears several House bills on third reading; one bill fails then is passed on reconsideration
Summary
On March 26 the Arizona Senate passed multiple House bills on third reading (including HB2343, HB2405, HB2628 and HB2720) and reconsidered and passed HB2447 after an initial failure; roll-call tallies are recorded in the Senate journal.
The Arizona Senate considered and voted on several House bills during the March 26 session. Most measures passed on third reading; one bill initially failed and was later passed after a motion to reconsider.
Key votes and outcomes recorded in the Senate session:
- House Bill 23-43: Passed on third reading by a roll-call vote of 27 ayes, 0 nays, 2 not voting and 1 vacant. (Transcript reports: "Secretary ... vote of 27 ayes, 0 nays, 2 not voting, and 1 vacant.")
- House Bill 24-05: Third reading passed by a roll-call vote of 27 ayes, 0 nays, 2 not voting and 1 vacant. The bill was described in the chamber as relating to health care institutions (title and statute references read on the floor). The secretary was instructed to record the action and transmit the bill to the House.
- House Bill 24-47: Initially failed on third reading (vote recorded as 15 ayes, 12 nays, 2 not voting, 1 vacant). Senator Kavanaugh then moved to have the Senate reconsider its earlier action; the motion to reconsider carried. On reconsideration, House Bill 24-47 passed by a roll-call vote of 19 ayes, 8 nays, 2 not voting and 1 vacant. The measure was described on the floor as relating to municipal administrative reviews; supporters on the floor characterized it as streamlining certain local administrative approvals.
- House Bill 26-28: Passed on third reading by a roll-call vote of 27 ayes, 0 nays, 2 not voting and 1 vacant. The bill was identified in the reading as relating to the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy (title and statute references were read into the record).
- House Bill 27-20: Passed on third reading by a roll-call vote of 27 ayes, 0 nays, 2 not voting and 1 vacant.
Procedural notes and speakers: Senator Kavanaugh offered the motion to reconsider the failed vote on HB 24-47; Senator Ortiz explained his vote on the bill and said he supported it as a measure to expedite local building approvals. The secretary recorded and transmitted passed bills to the House or to the governor as appropriate.
Why it matters: The bills cover a range of state policy areas identified on the Senate floor—health-care institution regulation, municipal administrative review, professional licensing oversight for the Board of Pharmacy, and other statutory provisions. The reconsideration and subsequent passage of HB 24-47 illustrate how procedural motions can change outcomes on closely divided measures.
