SCR1049Introduced in the Senate
Death sentence; choice; firing squad
Introduced by Kevin Payne, District 27
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Death sentence; choice; firing squad
Where it stands
House JUD Committee action: Do Pass, voting: (6-2-1-1-0-0)
March 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Judiciary Committee Action (DP) · March 26, 2026
6
Yes
2
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
10 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Quang Nguyen | 1 | Yes |
| Selina Bliss | 1 | Not Voting |
| Cody Reim | 3 | Yes |
| David Marshall | 7 | Yes |
| Brian Garcia | 8 | Absent |
| Khyl Powell | 14 | Yes |
| Michael Way | 15 | Yes |
| Lupe Diaz | 19 | Yes |
| Alma Hernandez | 20 | No |
| Lupe Contreras | 22 | No |
Bill history
Introduced in Senate and read first time
Assigned to Senate PS Committee
Assigned to Senate RULES Committee
Senate read second time
Senate PS Committee action: Do Pass, voting: (4-3-0-0)
Senate RULES Committee action: Proper For Consideration, voting: (5-4-0-0)
Senate consent calendar
Senate majority caucus: Do pass
Senate minority caucus: Do pass
Senate Committee of the Whole action: Do Pass Amended
Senate third reading PASSED voting: (16-9-5-0)
Transmit to House
Introduced in House and read first time
Assigned to House JUD Committee
Assigned to House RULES Committee
House read second time
House JUD Committee action: Do Pass, voting: (6-2-1-1-0-0)
Verify the information
- Official page on the Arizona Legislature website
- SENATE - (amendment)
- Senate COW 03/03 - Payne flr amend (ref Resolution) (amendment)
- SENATE - Payne flr amend (ref Resolution) adopted (amendment)
- Analysis (supplement)
- Analysis (supplement)
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- Analysis (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
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