Arizona 53rd Legislature - 2nd Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

HB 2656 — electronic wills and trusts.

Last action — signed by governor

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 30, 2018. Enacted.

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 72% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

146 added · 126 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendments to Bill HB 2656 clarify the definitions related to electronic signatures and financial instruments. Specifically, there is an emphasis on the characteristics an electronic signature must have to be valid, ensuring it is unique, verifiable, under the control of the user, and linked to the document in a way that invalidates the signature if the document changes. Additionally, the definition of "person" has been simplified, making it clear that it includes both individuals and organizations. These changes are important as they enhance security and clarity in legal and financial transactions, making it easier for people to understand their rights and responsibilities related to electronic agreements.

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HB2656 - 532R - H Ver       House Engrossed       State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-third Legislature Second Regular Session     HOUSE BILL 2656       AN ACT   Amending sections 14‑1201, 14‑2502, 14‑2506 and 14‑2507, Arizona Revised Statutes;
Chapter 0328 - 532R - H Ver of HB2656     House Engrossed       State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-third Legislature Second Regular Session       CHAPTER   HOUSE BILL 2656     AN ACT   Amending sections 14‑1201, 14‑2502, 14‑2506 and 14‑2507, Arizona Revised Statutes;
        APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR MAY 16, 2018.
  FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE MAY 16, 2018.
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Action History

  1. signed by governor

  2. transmit to governor

  3. senate first reading

  4. transmit to house

  5. passed

  6. transmit to senate

  7. passed

  8. house second reading

  9. house first reading.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 92 not signed on · 11 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (92)

92 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Passed

Passed 49 Yea · 11 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 371000
Democrat 3100
Republican 9000
Total 491100
% of votes cast 82%18%0%0%
How each member voted (60)
Member Party Vote
BEN TOMA — Yea
Anthony T. Kern — Yea
Athena Salman — Nay
Becky A. Nutt — Yea
Bob Thorpe — Yea
Brenda Barton — Yea
Charlene R. Fernandez — Nay
César Chávez — Yea
Daniel Hernandez — Yea
Darin Mitchell — Yea
David L. Cook — Yea
David Stringer — Yea
Diego Espinoza — Yea
Douglas Coleman — Yea
Drew John — Yea
Eddie Farnsworth — Yea
Eric Descheenie — Nay
Gerae Peten — Nay
Heather Carter — Yea
Isela Blanc — Nay
Jay Lawrence — Yea
Jill Norgaard — Yea
John M. Allen — Yea
Kelli Butler — Yea
Kelly Townsend — Yea
Ken Clark — Yea
Kirsten Engel — Yea
Macario Saldate — Yea
Maria Syms — Yea
Mark A. Cardenas — Yea
Michelle B. Ugenti-Rita — Yea
Michelle Udall — Yea
Noel W. Campbell — Yea
Pamela Powers Hannley — Nay
Paul Boyer — Yea
Paul Mosley — Yea
Randall Friese — Nay
Ray D. Martinez — Yea
Rebecca Rios — Nay
Regina E. Cobb — Yea
Reginald Bolding — Yea
Richard C. Andrade — Nay
Russell Bowers — Yea
Todd A. Clodfelter — Yea
Tony Navarrete — Yea
Travis W. Grantham — Yea
Wenona Benally — Nay
Denise “Mitzi” Epstein Democrat Yea
Lela Alston Democrat Yea
Rosanna Gabaldón Democrat Yea
Sally Ann Gonzales Democrat Nay
David Livingston Republican Yea
J.D. Mesnard Republican Yea
Jeff Weninger Republican Yea
Kevin Payne Republican Yea
Mark Finchem Republican Yea
Thomas "T.J." Shope Republican Yea
Timothy "Tim" Dunn Republican Yea
Tony Rivero Republican Yea
Venden "Vince" Leach Republican Yea

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Subjects

civil-rights technology
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Who sponsors HB 2656?
HB 2656 is sponsored by Venden "Vince" Leach (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 2656?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 30, 2018. Enacted.
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