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• Thank you, Chair Hoffman, members.
• Elise Bailey, budget Hoffman members.
• Chair Hoffman thanked Ms.
• Senator Hoffman, if I may.
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Committee: Senate Human Services

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• Senator Hoffman. Thank you, Mr. President Pro Tem.
• Senator Hoffman. Thank you, Mr. President Pro Tem.
• Hoffman. Senator Hoffman, would you please move the Government amendment?
• Senator Hoffman, how do you vote? Mr. Hoffman, how do you vote? The system is now closed.
• Senators Hoffman, Alston, and Carroll, how do you vote? Senator Hoffman, how do you vote?

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• Senator Payne, Senator Hoffman, how do you vote? The system is closed.
• Senator Sears, Werner, Hoffman, and Fernandez, and Gabaldón. Senator Payne.
• Senator Sears, Payne, Gabaldón, Hoffman, and Fernandez, how do you vote?
• Senator Hoffman, President Petersen, how do you vote? The system is closed.
• Senator Hoffman. Thank you, Mr. President.

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, a recorded quorum, and approval of the prior journal. Members then introduced several guest groups in the gallery, including the City of Maricopa Youth Council, students from Alpha School in Scottsdale, a student shadowing Sen. Gonzalez, Gilbert EduPrize students, InterWest Energy Alliance representatives, and Kingman city leaders. The chamber adopted a proposed amendment to Senate Rule 7A and then adopted the rules of the 57th Legislature, and the Senate also approved a motion to request House consent to adjourn after Wednesday, March 11, until Monday, March 16. A large number of bills were introduced on first reading, and standing committee reports were ordered entered without being read aloud. The Senate then took up numerous third-reading measures. Bills passed included SB 1654 (elections funding), SB 1711 (school safety/age-appropriate information), SB 1743 (campaign contribution address privacy), SB 1747 (assistive technology content), SB 1212 (health insurance reimbursement rules), SB 1284 (moving violations), SB 1336 (State Land Department-related changes), SB 1365 (property tax exemptions/veterans park discounts), SB 1655 (juror summoning/poll worker recruitment), SB 1662 (probation), SB 1803 (veterans’ services), SB 1818 (vehicle statutes), SB 1494 and SB 1497 (school insurance-related changes), SB 1503 (pension benefit plans), SB 1584 (Department of Corrections staffing), SB 1632 (Department of Economic Security), SB 1723 (bail), SB 1206 (insurance claims on reconsideration), and SB 1827 (aviation appropriations on reconsideration). SB 1134 on political signs initially failed, but the Senate later reconsidered and passed it. SB 1544 (probation) and SB 1585 (sex offender monitoring funding) failed. Several votes were close, and members offered explanations for both support and opposition on issues such as election administration, campaign privacy, health care incentives, veterans’ claims assistance, and criminal justice policy. The chamber then resolved into the Committee of the Whole for a long series of bills, adopting committee and floor amendments and recommending do pass on SB 1009, SB 1050, SB 1054, SB 1071, SB 1086, SB 1317, SB 1461, and SB 1672. Testimony in committee focused on topics including high school training standards, veterans’ state park passes, local measures, Arizona Rangers oversight, AHCCCS reimbursement and workforce issues, reentry programming, allied health workforce development, and anti-psychotic drug access. Later, the Committee of the Whole also considered SB 1173, SB 1234, SB 1295, and SB 1611. SB 1173 drew debate over whether additional fingerprint/background checks were needed for AHCCCS providers; SB 1234 and SB 1295 addressed juvenile court representation and inmate medical release; and SB 1611, on the American Indian Health Program, prompted extensive discussion about fraud in the program, tribal consultation, and whether the program should be moved out of AHCCCS. The committee adopted amendments and advanced these bills with do pass recommendations, while members on SB 1611 emphasized both the need for reform and concerns about consultation with Arizona tribes.

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• Senators Shamp, Miranda, Hoffman, Carroll, and Alston, how do you vote? Yes.
• Senator Hoffman, how do you vote? Senator Hoffman, how do you vote? The system is closed.
• Hoffman and Alston, how do you vote? The system is closed.
• Senators Hoffman and Alston, how do you vote?
• Committee announcements for Monday, April 20, 2026: Senator Hoffman. Senator Hoffman.

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• Senator Hoffman. Thank you, Mr. President Pro Tem.
• Senator Hoffman. Thank you, Mr.
• There is a Hoffman floor amendment to the Government Committee amendment. Senator Hoffman.
• Senator Hoffman, the bill is amended. Mr.
• Senator Hoffman, do you yield the question? Mr.

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and an electronic roll call showing 24 members present and six excused. After approving the journal, the body recessed for a performance marking America’s 250th birthday, then returned for introductions and recognitions, including Hispanic Leadership Institute Day at the Capitol, Children’s Health Day advocates, guests of members, and the doctor of the day. The Senate also handled routine calendar items, including gubernatorial nominations and bill referrals, and appointed Senator Shope to temporarily serve as vice chair of the Finance Committee for the day. The main floor action was on SCR 1032, a measure relating to school district budgets and classroom spending. The bill, as amended, would require larger school districts to spend at least 60% of operational spending on direct instructional expenses, with a step-in penalty reducing classroom site fund allocations for continued noncompliance. Senator Hoffman explained the amendment as a moderated version that exempted certain rural/smaller districts and phased in penalties over several years; supporters argued it would ensure more money reaches classrooms and teachers. Opponents, including Senators Epstein, Miranda, Kuby, and others, argued it would micromanage local school districts, ignore important non-classroom costs such as nurses, transportation, counselors, and librarians, and unfairly target district schools while excluding charter schools. The Senate adopted the committee and floor amendments and then passed SCR 1032 on third reading by a vote of 16-12, with 2 not voting, sending it to the House. The Senate also considered SB 1071 concerning the Arizona Rangers. Supporters said the bill was not a full repeal but would create external oversight, improve background checks, and increase accountability and training transparency. Some members said they expected the House to further amend the measure. SB 1071 passed on third reading by a vote of 17-11, with 2 not voting, and was transmitted to the House. The session concluded with caucus and committee announcements, a recognition of World Down Syndrome Day advocates, an invitation to SRP Day at the Capitol, and adjournment until the next day.

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• Uh<03:21:29.000><c> Senator</c><03:21:29.520><c> Hoffman</c> Uh Senator Hoffman Uh Senator Hoffman Senator
• </c> Senator Hoffman. Senator Hoffman.
• Senator Hoffman. yield. Senator Hoffman.
• Senator Hoffman. Hoffman. Hoffman.

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• Chair recognizes Senator Hoffman. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• Hoffman, please proceed. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• Hoffman. Under 9C. Thank you. Mr.
• Hoffman. Mr. Chair, point of order on germaneness.
• Hoffman. Mr. Chair, point of order on germaneness.

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, a roll call showing 27 present, and approval of the prior journal. Members then introduced guests, including representatives of the Arizona Fair Association, Mohave County fair staff, a constituent guest, a physician candidate shadowing a senator, Father David Myers, and the Doctor of the Day. The chamber also received messages and read a long list of bills placed on second reading. The Committee of the Whole considered three measures. SB 1268, a veterans property tax exemption cleanup bill, was explained as clarifying that the exemption applies to a veteran’s primary residence and, if jointly owned, still counts as 100 percent; it received a do pass recommendation. SB 1051, requiring hospitals to collect and report patient immigration-status information for accounting purposes, drew extensive debate. Supporters said it would improve accountability for hospital spending and taxpayer costs, while opponents argued it would intimidate patients, discourage care, burden hospitals, and target immigrants unfairly. Despite repeated points of order and appeals over germaneness and remarks, the bill advanced on a 16-13 vote. SB 1316, creating a rural health transformation fund process with public hearings and JLBC involvement, was presented as a transparency measure for roughly $167 million in federal rural health funds; supporters favored legislative input, while opponents said it added bureaucracy and could delay care. It advanced 17-13. The Committee of the Whole reported all three bills do pass, and the Senate adopted the report. HB 2792 was substituted for SB 1268 as an identical measure and passed with the emergency clause by a 29-1 vote. SB 1123 and SB 1145 also passed, and SB 1125, dealing with child safety and communication with tribal nations regarding group homes, passed unanimously 30-0. SB 1316 passed 17-13, and SB 1051 passed 17-13 after a lengthy floor debate in which supporters framed it as a fiscal/accountability measure and opponents called it harmful, anti-immigrant, and likely to deter medical care. The Senate then announced committee meetings for the next day and adjourned until Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

Transcript Highlights:

• Hoffman, please proceed. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• Hoffman, please. Mr.
• Hoffman. Under 9C. Thank you. Mr.
• Hoffman. Mr. Chair, point of order on germaneness.
• Hoffman. Mr. Chair, point of order on germaneness.

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• Hoffman floor amendment to the following amendment to House Bill 2397, signed by Jake Hoffman. Mr.
• Jake Hoffman.
• The following amendment to House Bill 4005, I'm sorry, Jake Hoffman. Senator Hoffman.
• Any discussion on the Hoffman floor amendment?
• Senator Hoffman. Senator Hoffman, Rogers, and Werner. The system is closed.

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• Senators Shamp, Sears, Ortiz, Kuby, Hoffman, and Gabaldón, how do you vote?
• Senators Kuby, Kavanagh, Hoffman, Gowan, and Gabaldón, how do you vote? Thank you.
• Senators Ortiz, Mesnard, Hoffman, Gonzales, Gabaldón, and Farnsworth had a vote.
• Senators Farnsworth and Hoffman and Bolick, can you vote?
• Senators Epstein, Kuby, Hoffman, and Finchem, how do you vote? Senator Epstein.

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance, and approval of the prior journal. Members then introduced guests, including Dr. Stephen Brown as doctor of the day, Arizona State Troopers Day participants, the Arizona Speech-Language-Hearing Association, and the Arizona delegation of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. The Senate also adopted a proclamation recognizing the Arizona Speech-Language-Hearing Association for its work serving people with communication disorders. The Committee of the Whole considered several House bills. HB 2133, dealing with sexual material and synthetic depictions, was amended on the floor and advanced despite objections that it was overbroad and raised First Amendment concerns. HB 2167, relating to the Attorney General, HB 2600, relating to public school clubs and parental consent, and HB 2811, relating to obstruction of public administration, were also advanced. In a second Committee of the Whole, HB 255 on brackish groundwater recovery, HB 2787 on limiting local cooperation with Mexican wolf reintroduction, HB 2795 on county zoning for small modular reactors, and HB 2985 on state land water allocations were considered; HB 2787, HB 2795, and HB 2985 advanced, while HB 2795 later failed on third reading. HB 2003, concerning driver licenses and instruction permits, was also amended to add a delayed effective date and advanced. On third reading, the Senate passed HB 2013, HB 2031, HB 2102, HB 2103, HB 2117, HB 2226, HB 2262, HB 2278, HB 2378, HB 2584, HB 2693, HB 2270, HB 2370, HB 2665, HB 2666, HB 2876, HB 487, HB 2003, HB 255, HB 2133, HB 2167, HB 2600, HB 2787, HB 2811, and HB 2985, with several members explaining no votes over water policy, local control, public safety, and free speech concerns. HB 2795 failed by a 15-13 vote. The Senate also agreed to a free conference committee on HB 2874 and appointed Senators Finchem, Bolick, and Ortiz to it. Bills passed in open session were ordered transmitted to the House.

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• Senator<03:19:14.560><c> Hoffman.</c> Senator Hoffman. Senator Hoffman.
• Senator Hoffman. &gt;&gt; Roll call is granted. Senator Hoffman.
• Senator Hoffman votes I.
• &gt;&gt; Senator Hoffman votes I. &gt;&gt; Senator Hoffman votes I.
• </c> &gt;&gt; Senator Hoffman votes I. &gt;&gt; Senator Hoffman votes I.

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• 24.960><c> like</c><00:37:25.080><c> to</c> Senator Hoffman, anything you'd like to Senator Hoffman,
• Thank you, Senator Hoffman.
• Senator Hoffman. Thank you, Mr.
• Hoffman, Senator Hoffman. Thank you, Mr. Chair. I'm absolutely in agreement with you 100%.
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Committee: Senate Human Services

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• Senator Hoffman, how do you vote? The system is now closed.
• Senator Hoffman, how do you vote? Systems closed.
• Senator Hoffman, how do you vote? System is closed.
• So, Senator Hoffman did a really good job.
• Senator Hoffman. Senator Hoffman, Mr.

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the journal and received House messages and first-read bills. The chamber moved through multiple Committee of the Whole calendars, considering a range of measures on solar energy, public safety, insurance, health care, agriculture, gaming, education, child welfare, and real property. Several bills were retained on calendar, while many others were advanced with committee amendments and floor amendments. On Calendar 2, SB 1419 on solar energy inspection contractors drew the most debate. A floor amendment by Sen. Sundareshan sought to require utilities to protect ratepayers from costs associated with large energy users such as data centers; supporters argued it would help keep electricity affordable, while opponents called it a hostile amendment. After a division vote, the amendment failed 12-15, and SB 1419 was reported do pass as amended. SB 1498 (DPS appropriation) and SB 1502 (unlawful flight/reckless endangerment) also advanced. The Committee of the Whole report was adopted, but a later attempt to add the failed Sundareshan amendment to the report on SB 1419 was defeated 13-14. On Calendar 1, the Senate advanced SB 1165, SB 1206, SB 1212, SB 1215, SB 1290, SB 1291, and SB 1347, mostly with committee amendments. SB 1178 on naturopathic physicians and prescription drug pricing saw a contested Sears floor amendment aimed at stopping price gouging on essential generic drugs; supporters said it would lower drug costs, while the sponsor objected that it was not germane. The amendment failed, and the bill passed as amended. SB 1186 on document retention and donations also drew a Sundareshan amendment on transparency and implementation; it failed, and the bill passed as amended. SB 1286 on veterinary visits and electronic prescriptions advanced after a proposed Kavanagh floor amendment was defeated on division. The Senate then adopted the Committee of the Whole reports and moved on to additional calendars. On Calendar 4, the chamber passed SB 1004 on ESA students and interscholastic activities, SB 1116 on AHCCCS access/behavioral health, SB 1162 on health care institution licensing complaints, SB 1179 on developmental disability/health monitoring, SB 1475 on school district governing boards and eligibility, SB 1821 on DCS training and child placement, and SCR 1012. A request to hold SB 1475 for a reinstatement process was rejected. The Senate also took up an additional Committee of the Whole for SB 1077, SB 1479, and SB 1566; SB 1077 advanced with a Payne floor amendment, SB 1479 advanced with a Carroll amendment classifying certain forged real-property recordings as a class five felony, and SB 1566 began consideration with a Petersen amendment to remove part of a prior amendment. Throughout, the chamber repeatedly adopted committee reports and advanced the bills for further action.

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• Hoffman floor amendment to the following amendment to House Bill 2397, signed Jake Hoffman. Mr.
• amendment signed Jake Hoffman.
• Hoffman floor amendment to House Bill 4005. Senator Hoffman, thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• So there's Hoffman and Rogers. How do you vote? Thank you. Thank you.
• Senator Hoffman. Senator Hoffman, Rogers, and Werner. The system is closed.

Summary: The meeting began with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance, and a guest introduction for Deputy Frank Sloop. The Senate then moved through multiple Committee of the Whole calendars, with most measures receiving do-pass recommendations after brief explanations and, in several cases, floor amendments. Topics included public records, capital outlay review, local government, taxation, state budget implementation, higher education appropriations, utility regulation, towing regulation, homeowners association disclosures, nursing board regulation, veteran services, criminal justice, human services, K-12 education, state property management, and the continuation of the Arizona State Board of Nursing. Several bills were amended on the floor before receiving favorable recommendations. House Bill 2114 on motorcycle-related provisions was amended to require that at least one registered owner be legally licensed to operate a motorcycle in Arizona. House Bill 2397 on HOA/condominium disclosures was amended to change disclosure timing and fee rules and make other conforming changes. House Bill 2408 on nursing board regulatory action was amended to remove a clear-and-convincing-evidence burden in disciplinary matters and clarify complaint-sharing procedures. House Bill 2957 on driver’s license/handheld provisions, House Bill 2305 on towing regulation, and House Bill 2321 on DCS-related reporting also received amendments before do-pass recommendations. The largest item was Senate Bill 1847, the 2026-2027 General Appropriations Act. Senators offered extensive floor amendments affecting agriculture, corrections, criminal justice, school safety, law enforcement equipment, vehicle theft task force funding, liquor licensing, and other budget items. During third reading and debate on the budget, Democratic senators praised negotiated gains such as funding for aging services, food assistance, civil legal aid, school meals, heat relief, and a three-year moratorium on new data center tax incentives, while criticizing border-related funding, ESA/voucher policy, and cuts to higher education and adult education. One member’s remarks were ruled dilatory after repeated off-topic comments, and the ruling of the chair was sustained by a 16-12 vote. The transcript ends with additional budget-related explanation of votes continuing after the budget’s third reading.

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• Senators Ortiz, Mesnard, Hoffman, Gonzales, Gabaldón, and Farnsworth had a vote.
• Senator Sears, Rogers, Hoffman, Epstein, Gonzales, and Gabaldón. How do you vote?
• Senators Farnsworth and Hoffman and Bolick, can you vote?
• Senators Hoffman, Schamp, Sears, Carroll, and Gabaldón, how do you vote?
• Senators Epstein, Kuby, Hoffman, and Finchem, how do you vote? Senator Epstein.

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• Thank you, Chair Hoffman.
• </c> sadly sadly where Senator Hoffman went. sadly sadly where Senator Hoffman went.
• Chair Hoffman: Would you like to adopt the A1? Senator Hoffman: Um, yes.
• Chair Hoffman: Would you like to adopt the A1? Senator Hoffman: Um, yes.
• </c> Chair Hoffman: Okay. Senate File 2031. Senator Hoffman: Thank you.

Committees: Senate Health and Human Services , Senate Human Services

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• Senator Hoffman, how do you vote? The system is closed.
• Senators Carroll, Hoffman, Gobble down, how do you vote?
• Senator Hoffman, how do you vote? Senator Gabaldón, Hatathlie, Hoffman, how do you vote?
• Senator Hoffman, how do you vote? The system is closed.
• Senator Hoffman. Mr.

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• Let's read the Hoffman floor amendment.
• Hoffman floor amendment to House Bill 2380, reference to House Rules bill, signed Jacob Hoffman.
• Senator Hoffman, your amendment, please. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• Hoffman your amendment please thank you mr. chairman I move the Hoffman floor amendment to HB 2380 do
• Senator Epstein, Gabaldón, Gowan, Hatathlie, Hoffman, Kuby, Sears, Ortiz, how do you vote?

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a recorded roll call showing 28 present, 0 absent, and 2 excused. The chamber approved the journal and then took up several motions to reconsider or return bills, including requests to return HB 2035 and HB 2249 to the House and to reconsider HB 2192. The Senate then moved into Committee of the Whole for calendar items. In Committee of the Whole, members considered HB 2248, a public health mandates bill; HB 2313, concerning school employee/teacher strike and remote instruction issues; HB 2379, relating to school district governing board training; HB 2380, relating to school district board meetings and expenditures; and HB 2720, relating to prostitution assessments and the anti-human trafficking fund. HB 2248 drew the most debate over whether it would prohibit schools, employers, and medical facilities from requiring medical interventions such as vaccines; an amendment narrowing the definition of medical intervention was adopted, and the bill advanced. HB 2379 and HB 2380 both received committee and floor amendments focused on school board training and livestreaming/meeting transparency requirements, and HB 2313 and HB 2720 also advanced. The Committee of the Whole reported all four bills as do pass, with HB 2248, HB 2379, and HB 2380 as amended. The Senate then adopted the Committee of the Whole report after defeating an amendment that would have changed the HB 2248 recommendation to fail. The chamber next considered HCM 2001 and HCM 2002, memorials urging federal terrorist designations for the Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR, and HCR 2047, recognizing Judea and Samaria; all three passed despite strong opposition speeches criticizing them as targeting Muslim communities or advancing religious/political messaging. The Senate also passed HB 2118 on mobile food vendors, HCM 2009 on mineral access and federal land withdrawals, HCR 2015 on school physical activity and dietary guidelines, HCR 2020 on housing outside designated provider service areas with assured water supply, and HCR 2057 supporting next-generation geothermal energy. Finally, the Senate passed HB 2248, HB 2379, and HB 2380 on third reading, approved the House’s request to adjourn, and adjourned until April 21, 2026.

Transcript Highlights:

• Let's read the Hoffman floor amendment.
• Hoffman floor amendment to House Bill 2380, reference to House Rules Bill, signed Jacob Hoffman.
• Very good, Senator Hoffman. Senator Hoffman, your amendment, please. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• Hoffman your amendment please thank you mr. chairman I move the Hoffman floor amendment to HB 2380 do
• Gowan, Hatathlie, Hoffman, Kuby, Sears, Ortiz, how do you vote?

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• Senator Hoffman? Yeah.
• Senator Hoffman? No. All right, anyone else have any questions?
• Senator Hoffman? Yeah. Senator Leach? Aye. Senator Mesnard? Aye.
• Senator Hoffman. Don. Okay. Any other questions? Senator Hoffman?
• As Senator Hoffman says, what is the root cause here?

Bills: SB1180 , SB1215 , SB1270 , SB1290 , SB1292 , SB1294 , SB1430 , SCR1028

Committees: Senate Finance , Senate Senate Finance Committee of Reference

Keywords: firefighters, occupational disease, workers compensation, cancer presumption, police officers, hazardous duty, SB1270, Arizona retirement system, public safety personnel, defined contribution plan, correctional officers, corrections officers, retirement contributions, supplemental contributions, retention incentive, recruitment incentive, employer contribution, employee contribution, vesting, annuity account