juvenile dependency; state aid; appropriation
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HB 2479 — juvenile dependency; state aid; appropriation
Last action — Senate Second Reading
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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
19 added · 26 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent amendment to HB 2479 adds a new section that establishes a "State aid for juvenile dependency proceedings fund." This fund will provide financial support to county public defenders and legal counsel handling juvenile dependency cases. Additionally, it specifies that the fund's money is continuously appropriated, allowing it to be used regularly without needing renewed approval. This change is significant because it aims to enhance legal support for juvenile cases, which can lead to better outcomes for children involved in the dependency system.
HB2479 - 542R - IH Ver REFERENCEHouse TITLE:Engrossed State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-fourth Legislature Second Regular Session HOUSE BILL 2479 AN ACT amending title 41, chapter 21, article 1, arizona revised statutes, by adding section 41-2408;
juvenile dependency;
state aid;
appropriation State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-fourth Legislature Second Regular Session HB 2479 Introduced by Representatives Biasiucci:
Allen J AN ACT amending title 41, chapter 21, article 1, arizona revised statutes, by adding section 41-2408;
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The bill establishes a new fund for juvenile dependency proceedings and modifies the distribution of state aid to counties for these cases.
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41-2408
the state aid for juvenile dependency proceedings fund is established consisting of legislative appropriations. monies in the fund shall be used to provide state aid to county public defenders, legal defenders and contract indigent defense counsel for the processing of juvenile dependency cases.
It creates a new fund to support juvenile dependency case processing.
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41-2408
the arizona criminal justice commission shall administer the fund. monies in the fund are continuously appropriated. the commission shall distribute monies in the fund to each county pursuant to section 41‑2409, subsection e.
The Arizona Criminal Justice Commission will manage the newly established fund and distribute its resources.
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41-2408
monies in the fund are exempt from the provisions of section 35‑190 relating to lapsing of appropriations.
Funds in this account will not lapse at the end of the fiscal year.
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41-2408
on notice from the commission, the state treasurer shall invest and DIVEST MONIES in the fund as provided by section 35-313, and monies earned from investments shall be credited to the fund.
Allows for investment of the fund's resources to generate additional income.
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41-2409
On or before september 1 of each fiscal year, the arizona criminal justice commission shall distribute monies in the fund to each county in which the three-year average of the total juvenile dependency case filings in the superior court in the county exceeds the three-year average juvenile dependency case filings in the superior court of the county for fiscal years 2011-2012, 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 based on the proportion that the population of each qualifying county bears to the total qualifying county population.→ On or before september 1 of each fiscal year, the arizona criminal justice commission shall distribute monies in the fund to each county in which the three-year average of the total juvenile dependency case filings in the superior court in the county exceeds the three-year average juvenile dependency case filings in the superior court of the county for fiscal years 2011-2012, 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 based on the proportion that the population of each qualifying county bears to the total qualifying county population.Clarifies the distribution process for aiding counties with juvenile dependency case filings.
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41-2409
the board of supervisors shall separately account for the monies transmitted pursuant to subsection e of this section and may spend these monies only for the purposes specified in section 41-2408. the county treasurer shall invest these monies and interest earned shall be spent only for the purposes specified in section 41-2408.→ the board of supervisors shall separately account for the monies distributed pursuant to subsection e of this section and may spend these monies only for the purposes specified in section 41-2408. the county treasurer shall invest these monies and interest earned shall be spent only for the purposes specified in section 41-2408.Ensures that the allocated funds are used exclusively for juvenile dependency proceedings.
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41-2409
$2,000,000 is appropriated from the state general fund in fiscal year 2020-2021 to the state aid for juvenile dependency proceedings fund established by section 41-2408, Arizona Revised Statutes, as added by this act.
Appropriates funding specifically for the juvenile dependency proceedings fund.
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41-2409
the appropriation made in subsection A of this section is exempt from the provisions of section 35-190, Arizona Revised Statutes, relating to lapsing of appropriations.
Ensures that the newly appropriated funds do not lapse at the end of the fiscal year.
Action History
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Senate Second Reading
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Senate First Reading
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Transmit to Senate
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PASSED
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DP
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House Second Reading
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House First Reading.
Sponsors
- Leo Biasiucci · Primary
- Sylvia Allen · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 91 not signed on · 4 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Leo Biasiucci Republican
Co-sponsors (1)
- Sylvia Allen Republican
Not signed on (91)
91 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 91 →"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.
Votes
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 41 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 56 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 93% | 7% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (60)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors HB 2479?
- HB 2479 is sponsored by Leo Biasiucci (Republican) and Sylvia Allen (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 2479?
- 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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