Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/11/2026 - House Appropriations

House Appropriations Committee of Reference

Key Moments

  • David Livingston — Addressed as Mr. Chairman / Mr. Chair during the motion and staff presentation.
  • David Livingston — Asked members to support the bill and called for a roll call vote.
  • David Livingston — Recorded as aye.
  • David Livingston — Recorded as aye and associated with the final vote tally.
  • Lorena Austin — Voted aye.
  • Lorena Austin — Voted nay.
  • Walt Blackman — Voted aye.
  • Walt Blackman — Voted yes.
  • Patricia Contreras — Voted aye; name was transcribed as 'Contierras'.
  • Patricia Contreras — Patricia Contreras was recorded as present during roll call.
  • Chris Lopez — Voted aye.
  • Chris Lopez — During the roll call, Representative Chris Lopez was called and then recorded as voting aye on Senate Bill 1308.
  • Justin Olson — Justin Olson voted aye.
  • Justin Olson — Representative Justin Olson participates in the roll-call vote on Senate Bill 1308, first being recorded as voting pass and then being called on again as the transcript moves into a brief explanation of his vote.
  • Mariana Sandoval — Called during roll call; response not captured clearly.
  • Mariana Sandoval — Voted nay on Senate Bill 1308.
  • Stephanie Hamilton — Called during roll call; response not captured clearly. Transcribed as 'Saul Hamilton'.
  • Stephanie Hamilton — Stephanie Hamilton is recorded in the roll call with transcription errors in her name; she is first noted as present and then recorded as voting nay on Senate Bill 1308.
  • Stacey Travers — Called during roll call and responded aye.
  • Stacey Travers — Called on during the roll call vote.
  • Jeff Weninger — Representative Jeff Weninger was called during roll call, with his name transcribed as 'Winninger'; the response was unclear.
  • Michael Way — Called during roll call; response unclear.
  • Michael Way — Recorded as present during roll call.
  • Matt Gress — Voted no.
  • SB1308 — Senate Bill 1308 was introduced and a motion was made for a due pass recommendation. Staff then explained the bill’s purpose, including its appropriation and fund transfer provisions, and described how the Department of Homeland Security would administer the Rip and Replace Fund. The discussion concluded by opening the floor for questions.
  • SB1308 — Senate Bill 1308 is discussed as a consumer protection and security funding measure that would continue the Attorney General’s work while providing additional resources. A speaker expresses some concern about the technology issues involved and about creating new funds or making appropriations outside the normal budget process, but still says they will vote aye. The discussion concludes with the committee reporting the bill out with a due pass recommendation.
  • Kelly Curry — Testified in support of SB 1308 on behalf of State Armor and described her background in diplomacy and national security policy.
  • SB1308 — SB 1308 is discussed in one continuous segment focused on support for the bill. A witness testifies in favor, describing it as important consumer protection legislation and explaining that it would empower the Arizona Attorney General to prosecute fraud, with additional audit and cost-offset provisions. The witness concludes by urging support, and the chair also calls for support before moving to a roll call vote.
  • Lupe Diaz — Voted aye.
  • Nancy Gutierrez — Representative Nancy Gutierrez voted no on Senate Bill 1308.
  • Tony Rivero — Voted aye on Senate Bill 1308.
  • Kevin Volk — Called on during the roll call vote; name was transcribed as 'Vol.'
  • Joseph Chaplik — Recorded as aye; the transcript says 'Vice Chair Gregg,' which appears to be an error.
  • SB1097 — Senate Bill 1097 was introduced as the annual name claimants' bill, with staff explaining its purpose and appropriations. The committee then reported the bill out with a due pass recommendation.
  • David Livingston — Addressed as Mr. Chairman / Mr. Chair during the motion and discussion.
  • David Livingston — Addressed as Mr. Chair during staff presentation and questions.
  • David Livingston — Roll call vote was requested in committee chaired by Livingston.
  • David Livingston — Voted aye as chair.
  • David Livingston — Addressed as Mr. Chair during the motion and discussion.