SB1663

Freedom of speech monument; committee

Chamber Passed·2/27/26

Establishes a committee to oversee the placement of a freedom of speech monument in Arizona.

The bill establishes a Freedom of Speech Monument Committee to oversee the placement of a monument in the governmental mall. The committee includes the president of the senate, the speaker of the house, and other leaders from both the majority and minority parties. The committee nominates and approves individuals from different political parties for recognition on the monument. Public funds are not authorized for the monument's placement; all fundraising and construction are the responsibility of the proponents. The procedures for monument placement follow existing statutes.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 0–0 · Feb 27
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

19 Yea

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35 Nay

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6 Not Voting

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Calendar

Mar 23

1:00 PM

House Rules

Mar 18

9:00 AM

House Government

History

Jun 9

House

House third reading FAILED voting: (19-35-6-0)

Apr 8

House

House Committee of the Whole action: Do Pass Amended

Mar 24

House

House majority caucus: Do pass