Arizona 54th Legislature - 2nd Regular Session Status: Passed House

HB 2844 — G&F; transfers; gold star children

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 54th Legislature - 2nd Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

23 added · 24 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of HB 2844, the bill now specifically includes provisions to allow the transfer of big game permits or tags to qualified organizations for use by children, particularly those who are "gold star children," meaning they have lost a parent in military service. This change ensures that these children can participate in hunting after completing required safety courses. By enabling this transfer, the bill aims to provide meaningful outdoor experiences for grieving families, while still maintaining safety standards in the hunting process.

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HB2844 - 542R - H Ver       House Engrossed         State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-fourth Legislature Second Regular Session       HOUSE BILL 2844       AN ACT   amending section 17‑332, Arizona Revised Statutes;
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gold star children         State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-fourth Legislature Second Regular Session       HB 2844   Introduced by Representative Kern     AN ACT   amending section 17‑332, Arizona Revised Statutes;
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How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends existing law to clarify the definitions and conditions under which big game permits may be transferred to specific individuals or organizations.

  • Section 17-332

    or to veterans with service-connected disabilities or to gold star children.

    The definition of 'qualified organization' now includes veterans with service-connected disabilities and gold star children.

Action History

  1. DP

  2. Senate Second Reading

  3. Senate First Reading

  4. Transmit to Senate

  5. PASSED

  6. House Placed on Consent Calendar

  7. W/D

  8. DP

  9. House Second Reading

  10. House First Reading.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 92 not signed on · 8 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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Votes

Passed

Passed 52 Yea · 8 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 36800
Republican 12000
Democrat 4000
Total 52800
% of votes cast 87%13%0%0%
How each member voted (60)
Member Party Vote
Aaron Lieberman — Yea
Amish Shah — Yea
Andres Cano — Yea
Anthony T. Kern — Yea
Arlando Teller — Yea
Athena Salman — Nay
Becky A. Nutt — Yea
Ben Toma — Yea
Bob Thorpe — Yea
Bret Roberts — Yea
Charlene R. Fernandez — Yea
César Chávez — Yea
Daniel Hernandez — Yea
David L. Cook — Yea
Diego Espinoza — Nay
Diego Rodriguez — Nay
Domingo DeGrazia — Yea
Gerae Peten — Yea
Isela Blanc — Nay
Jay Lawrence — Yea
Jennifer Jermaine — Yea
Jennifer Longdon — Yea
Jennifer Pawlik — Yea
Joanne Osborne — Yea
John Fillmore — Yea
John M. Allen — Yea
Kelli Butler — Yea
Kelly Townsend — Yea
Kirsten Engel — Yea
Lorenzo Sierra — Nay
Michelle Udall — Yea
Nancy Barto — Yea
Noel W. Campbell — Yea
Pamela Powers Hannley — Nay
Randall Friese — Yea
Raquel Terán — Nay
Regina E. Cobb — Yea
Reginald Bolding — Nay
Richard C. Andrade — Yea
Robert Meza — Yea
Russell Bowers — Yea
Steve Pierce — Yea
Travis W. Grantham — Yea
Walter Blackman — Yea
Alma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Denise “Mitzi” Epstein Democrat Yea
Myron Tsosie Democrat Yea
Rosanna Gabaldón Democrat Yea
Frank Carroll Republican Yea
Gail Griffin Republican Yea
Jeff Weninger Republican Yea
John Kavanagh Republican Yea
Kevin Payne Republican Yea
Leo Biasiucci Republican Yea
Mark Finchem Republican Yea
Shawnna Bolick Republican Yea
Thomas "T.J." Shope Republican Yea
Timothy "Tim" Dunn Republican Yea
Tony Rivero Republican Yea
Warren Petersen Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2844?
HB 2844 is sponsored by Anthony T. Kern.
What is the current status of HB 2844?
This bill died with 54th Legislature - 2nd Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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