Senate adopts floor amendment to SB 12-75 that narrows diversion program to veterans; critics say it removes judge discretion Senators adopted a Gowen floor amendment to SB 12-75 that narrows the bill to veterans diversion and shifts discretion toward county attorneys; the amendment passed on a 15-13 division and the bill later received a due-pass recommendation as amended.

The Arizona Senate just adopted a controversial amendment to SB 12-75 that could limit judicial discretion in veteran diversion programs, sparking intense debate among lawmakers.

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