Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/09/2026 - House Floor Session

Arizona House Floor Meeting

Key Moments

  • HCR2040 — First read; elected government.
  • HCR2050 — First read; ballot affairs and elections.
  • HCR2052 — First read; rate fees and means.
  • HCR2056 — First read; medical services.
  • HB2960 — Second read; behavioral health.
  • HB2960 — First read; Veterans Court Fund grant program in Appropriations.
  • HB2907 — Second read; income tax credit, historic fix division.
  • Michael Carbone — Majority Leader Michael Carbone is identified in the motion sequence and then formally moves that the House resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole to consider the bills on Calendar Number One.
  • HB2096 — HB 2096 was reported out of the Committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Water with a do pass recommendation, and Representative Griffin moved the due pass report. The Committee of the Whole then voted on the motion that House Bill 2096 be returned with a due pass recommendation, and the motion carried.
  • HB2096 — HB 2096 was reported by the Committee of the Whole as do pass, and upon adoption of that report, the bill was referred to engrossing along with other House bills.
  • HB2121 — Was retained on the calendar without objection.
  • HB2121 — HB 2121 was reported as retained on the calendar.
  • HB2173 — HB 2173 was reported favorably by the Committee on Ways and Means, which recommended the bill do pass. The committee’s due pass motion was put to a vote and passed 7-0.
  • HB2173 — HB 2173 was reported by the Committee of the Whole as do pass, the report was adopted, and the bill was then referred to engrossing.
  • David Livingston — Representative David Livingston was recognized by the chair and then moved that HB 2173 be reported out of committee with a due pass recommendation.
  • David Livingston — The speaker repeatedly urged JLBC Vice Chair Rep. David Livingston to schedule a JLBC meeting as soon as possible to review the $2.85 million election funding item.
  • HB2451 — HB 2451 was reported out of the Committee on Science and Technology with a recommendation that it do pass, and shortly afterward the Committee of the Whole considered the bill and moved it forward with a due pass recommendation, including a brief comment about the Space Commission.
  • HB2451 — HB 2451 was reported by the Committee of the Whole as do pass, and after adoption of that report it was referred to engrossing.
  • HCR2001 — HCR 2001 is discussed in a continuous Committee of the Whole sequence covering amendment debate and final disposition. Members move to adopt and vote on a sub-floor amendment, with debate over voter ID, vote-by-mail, and related election provisions. The amendment passes, after which the committee moves to recommend HCR 2001 as amended do pass. Additional remarks explain that the amendment incorporates Senate-provided clarification language and stakeholder feedback, while opponents criticize the measure as restricting vote by mail. The discussion concludes with HCR 2001 being reported do pass and referred to engrossing as amended.
  • HCR2001 — HCR 2001 is repeatedly criticized as a measure that would kill vote by mail, with the speaker emphasizing this as the bill’s most troubling aspect.
  • John Gillette — Recognized to move his FMA amendment to HCR 2001.
  • John Gillette — Moved adoption of his FMA amendment to HCR 2001.
  • John Gillette — Asked whether his request-to-speak button was pushed and then said his speech was taken by Ms. Kempelette.
  • John Gillette — The chair thanks Representative Gillette after his remarks.
  • Rachel Keshel — Recognized for a question or comment on the sub-floor amendment; transcript spells the name as 'Keschel' in one place.
  • Rachel Keshel — Representative Rachel Keshel explains her vote, noting some reluctance about an eight-year continuation but ultimately supporting this measure, and then votes aye on HB 2155.
  • Rachel Keshel — Representative Martinez explained her support for the bill, highlighting the benefits of PE and fitness programs for children, and concluded by voting aye in favor of the measure.
  • HB2001 — The chamber is moving toward a vote on the sub-floor amendment to House Bill 2001.
  • John Kavanagh — The chair recognizes Majority Leader John Kavanagh to make a motion to rise and report. He then moves that the Committee of the Whole report be adopted and that the measures be properly assigned.
  • HB2010 — House Bill 2010, relating to advertising, is read for the third time and the House proceeds toward a vote. Shortly after, Representative Kupper identifies it as his bill and begins explaining its purpose.
  • Nick Kupper — Representative Kupper explains his vote and identifies HB 2010 as his bill.
  • HB2010 — House Bill 2010 is announced as passed by the House, with the vote recorded as 59-0 and one member not voting, and the bill is then directed to the Senate.
  • HB2132 — House Bill 2132 is taken up for third reading, concerns drug offenses under Section 13-348, A.R.S., proceeds to a vote, and ultimately passes 59-0 with one member not voting before being sent to the Senate.
  • HB2155 — House Bill 2155, relating to the Arizona Beef Council, is brought up for third reading, voting proceeds, and the House passes the bill by a vote of 57 ayes, 2 nays, and 1 not voting.
  • Eva Diaz — Representative Eva Diaz explains her vote and then votes aye on HB 2155, supporting the Arizona Beef Council continuation.
  • Pamela Carter — Representative Pamela Carter explains her support for HB 2155, referencing her family ranching background and support for the beef industry, and then formally records an aye vote on the bill.
  • Pamela Carter — Representative Pamela Carter explained her vote on the bill, noting that she was a co-sponsor, and the record shows she voted aye.
  • Pamela Carter — Announced that Public Safety and Law Enforcement will meet in HHR 1.
  • Brian Garcia — Representative Garcia is called on to state his vote.
  • Mariana Sandoval — Representative Sandoval is called on to state her vote; transcript shows 'Sandvall,' corrected to Sandoval.
  • HB2178 — House Bill 2178, relating to state agencies and amending Title 41 to add Section 41-5902, is taken up for third reading, put to a vote, and ultimately passes with 51 ayes, 9 nays, and 1 not voting.
  • Matt Gress — Representative Matt Gress asks permission to explain his vote, praises the policy, and then votes aye on House Bill 2178.
  • Julie Willoughby — Whip Julie Willoughby is acknowledged and thanked for addressing the bill’s policy issue, including ensuring government employees are held to the same rules as others.
  • Julie Willoughby — Announced the Republican Caucus meeting for tomorrow at 9 a.m. in Hearing Room 1.
  • Julie Willoughby — Will temporarily replace Representative Blackman on the Committee on Commerce for Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
  • HB2310 — House Bill 2310, relating to employment relationships, is brought up for third reading, put to a vote, and then announced as passed with 59 ayes, 0 nays, and 1 not voting.
  • HB2395 — House Bill 2395, relating to the Department of Education, is taken up for third reading, the House proceeds to vote, and the bill passes with 59 ayes, 0 nays, and 1 not voting. The clerk is instructed to record the action and convey the bill to the Senate.
  • Khyl Powell — Representative Powell explained his support for the resolution, referencing constitutional principles and citizens' rights, and then cast an aye vote.
  • Cesar Aguilar — Explained a no vote on the measure and said he looks forward to working with colleagues on the broader issue.
  • Consuelo Hernandez — Representative de Los Santos was recognized to explain his vote and then stated his opposition to the measure, arguing that HCR 2001 would kill vote by mail and noting that the Arizona Constitution already requires citizenship.