2023 Legislative Activities

First, let’s talk about a bill that took a unique path to passage. Senate Bill (SB) 1291, as introduced, made various changes to a statute related to guardianship and conservatorship, but ultimately became a bill that recognized Supported Decision-Making (SDM) in Arizona law. How did this happen? Well, Senator John Kavanagh got the bill through the Senate but needed help from Representatives Alexander Kolodin and Jennifer Longdon to move it across the finish line.