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SB 1591

concealed weapons permits; fees

57th Legislature - First Regular Session Introduced by Hildy Angius and 9 co-sponsors

Arizona bill to adjust concealed weapons permit fees passed legislature but was vetoed by Governor, leaving current fee structure unchanged.

Vetoed by Governor
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Bill Summary · SB 1591

Legislative bill overview

SB 1591 modifies Arizona's concealed weapons permit fee structure, though the specific fee changes are not detailed in the provided information. The bill passed through the legislature but was vetoed by the Governor on May 12, 2025, preventing it from becoming law.

Why is this important

Concealed carry permit fees directly affect citizens' ability to exercise Second Amendment rights, as higher fees can create barriers to legal firearm carrying, while lower fees increase accessibility. The veto suggests significant disagreement between the legislative sponsors and the Governor over the appropriate fee policy.

Potential points of contention

  • Fee amount disputes: Disagreement over whether proposed fees were too high (limiting access) or too low (reducing revenue for administration)
  • Revenue implications: Changes to permit fees affect state funding for background checks, processing, and law enforcement administration
  • Constitutional access concerns: Whether any fee structure appropriately balances revenue needs with citizens' rights to obtain permits without prohibitive costs

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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