Arizona 55th Legislature - 1st Regular Session Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

HB 2109 — bingo; conduct; licenses

Last action — Signed by Governor

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  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 January 14, 2021. Enacted.

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Likely to advance 78% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

45 added · 43 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Bill HB 2109, a key change has been made regarding the handling of bingo games. The bill now clarifies that players with disabilities are allowed assistance from another person while participating in the game, ensuring they can comfortably engage. This matters because it enhances accessibility for individuals who may struggle to participate independently, promoting inclusivity in recreational activities like bingo.

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HB2109 - 551R - H Ver       House Engrossed bingo;
Chapter 0097 - 551R - H Ver of HB2109     House Engrossed   bingo;
licenses         State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-fifth Legislature First Regular Session     HOUSE BILL 2109       AN ACT   amending sections 5-406, 5-407 and 5-413, arizona revised statutes;
licenses       State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-fifth Legislature First Regular Session       CHAPTER 97   HOUSE BILL 2109     AN ACT   amending sections 5-406, 5-407 and 5-413, arizona revised statutes;
Except for a class A licensee, all monies collected or received from the sale of admission, extra regular cards, special game cards, sale of supplies and all other receipts from the games of bingo shall be deposited in a special account of the licensee which that shall contain only such money.
Except for a class A licensee, all monies collected or received from the sale of admission, extra regular cards, special game cards, sale of supplies and all other receipts from the games of bingo shall be deposited in a special account of the licensee which that shall contain only such money.  Except for a class A licensee, all expenses for bingo games, except cash prizes in the amount of less than one hundred fifty dollars $1,100, shall be withdrawn from the licensee's special account by consecutively numbered checks duly signed by a specified officer or officers of the licensee or the supervisor and payable to a specific person or organization.  Class A licensees shall pay all bingo game prizes, except cash prizes in an amount less than one hundred fifty dollars $1,100, by check duly signed by a specified person or persons or the supervisor.
 Except for a class A licensee, all expenses for bingo games, except cash prizes in the amount of less than one hundred fifty dollars $1,100, shall be withdrawn from the licensee's special account by consecutively numbered checks duly signed by a specified officer or officers of the licensee or the supervisor and payable to a specific person or organization.  Class A licensees shall pay all bingo game prizes, except cash prizes in an amount less than one hundred fifty dollars $1,100, by check duly signed by a specified person or persons or the supervisor.
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END_STATUTE       APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR MARCH 24, 2021.
  FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 24, 2021.
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How this bill changes current law

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The bill modifies existing regulations related to who can conduct bingo games and outlines new provisions for players with disabilities.

  • 5-406

    This subsection does not apply to technological aids for bingo games that function only as electronic substitutes for bingo cards or a contractor's personnel who are needed to operate technological aids prescribed in subsection Y X of this section. → This subsection does not apply to technological aids for bingo games that function only as electronic substitutes for bingo cards or a contractor's personnel who are needed to operate technological aids prescribed in subsection Y of this section.

    Clarifies that certain subsections related to equipment do not apply to technological aids.

  • 5-406

    Y X → Y

    Renumbers the subsection regarding technological aids for clarity.

  • 5-406

    technological aids for bingo games that function only as electronic substitutes for bingo cards → technological aids for bingo games that function only as electronic substitutes for bingo cards

    Reiterates the provision about technological aids for bingo without changes.

  • 5-406

    the following:

    Indicates the beginning of provisions detailing the operator assistance for players with disabilities.

  • 5-406

    Every player with disabilities may not be required to pay that fee or to comply with that minimum purchase requirement. → players with disabilities may not be required to pay that fee or to comply with that minimum purchase requirement.

    Ensures that players with disabilities are not financially burdened when using technological aids.

  • 5-406

    that is imposed on all players. → that is imposed on all players.

    Clarifies that general minimum purchase requirements can still apply to players with disabilities.

  • 5-406

    technological aids for bingo games that function only as electronic substitutes for bingo cards → technological aids for bingo games that function only as electronic substitutes for bingo cards

    Reiterates provisions regarding the offering of technological aids to ensure equality for players with disabilities.

  • 5-406

    a person → the operator of a bingo game

    Specifies that the operator has the responsibility to assist players with disabilities.

  • 5-406

    not physically present on the premises → not physically present on the premises where the game is actually conducted

    Clarifies that remote participation in bingo games is prohibited.

  • 5-406

    or conduct → , operate or conduct

    Refines wording to better articulate the restrictions on participation.

Action History

  1. Signed by Governor

  2. Transmit to House

  3. Transmit to Governor

  4. PASSED

  5. DP

  6. Senate Second Reading

  7. Senate First Reading

  8. Transmit to Senate

  9. PASSED

  10. House Placed on Consent Calendar

  11. House Second Reading

  12. DP

  13. House First Reading.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 89 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (89)

89 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 26 Yea · 1 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 3000
Unaffiliated 16103
Republican 7000
Total 26103
% of votes cast 87%3%0%10%
How each member voted (30)
Member Party Vote
Christine Marsh — Yea
Jamescita Peshlakai — Yea
Juan Mendez — Yea
Karen Fann — Yea
Kelly Townsend — Nay
Kirsten Engel — Yea
Lisa Otondo — Yea
Martin Quezada — Not Voting
Michelle B. Ugenti-Rita — Yea
Nancy Barto — Yea
Paul Boyer — Yea
Rebecca Rios — Yea
Rick Gray — Yea
Rosanna Gabaldon — Yea
Sean Bowie — Yea
Sine Kerr — Yea
Sonny Borrelli — Yea
Tony Navarrete — Yea
Tyler Pace — Not Voting
Victoria Steele — Not Voting
Lela Alston Democrat Yea
Lupe Contreras Democrat Yea
Sally Ann Gonzales Democrat Yea
David Gowan Republican Yea
David Livingston Republican Yea
J.D. Mesnard Republican Yea
Thomas "T.J." Shope Republican Yea
Venden "Vince" Leach Republican Yea
Warren Petersen Republican Yea
Wendy Rogers Republican Yea

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Passed

Passed 59 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 41001
Republican 14000
Democrat 4000
Total 59001
% of votes cast 98%0%0%2%
How each member voted (60)
Member Party Vote
Aaron Lieberman — Yea
Amish Shah — Yea
Andrea Dalessandro — Yea
Andres Cano — Yea
Arlando Teller — Yea
Athena Salman — Yea
Becky A. Nutt — Yea
Ben Toma — Yea
Brenda Barton — Yea
Bret Roberts — Yea
Charlene R. Fernandez — Yea
César Chávez — Yea
Daniel Hernandez — Yea
David L. Cook — Yea
Diego Espinoza — Yea
Diego Rodriguez — Yea
Domingo DeGrazia — Yea
Frank Pratt — Yea
Jacqueline Parker — Yea
Jennifer Jermaine — Yea
Jennifer Longdon — Yea
Jennifer Pawlik — Yea
Joanne Osborne — Yea
Joel John — Yea
John Fillmore — Yea
Judy Burges — Yea
Judy Schwiebert — Yea
Kelli Butler — Yea
Lorenzo Sierra — Yea
Melody Hernandez — Yea
Michelle Udall — Yea
Pamela Powers Hannley — Yea
Randall Friese — Yea
Raquel Terán — Yea
Regina E. Cobb — Yea
Reginald Bolding — Yea
Richard C. Andrade — Yea
Robert Meza — Yea
Russell Bowers — Not Voting
Steve Kaiser — Yea
Travis W. Grantham — Yea
Walter Blackman — Yea
Alma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Denise “Mitzi” Epstein Democrat Yea
Myron Tsosie Democrat Yea
Stephanie Stahl Hamilton Democrat Yea
Beverly Pingerelli Republican Yea
Frank Carroll Republican Yea
Gail Griffin Republican Yea
Jake Hoffman Republican Yea
Jeff Weninger Republican Yea
John Kavanagh Republican Yea
Joseph Chaplik Republican Yea
Justin Wilmeth Republican Yea
Kevin Payne Republican Yea
Leo Biasiucci Republican Yea
Mark Finchem Republican Yea
Quang H Nguyen Republican Yea
Shawnna Bolick Republican Yea
Timothy "Tim" Dunn Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2109?
HB 2109 is sponsored by Timothy "Tim" Dunn (Republican), Jeff Weninger (Republican), Lorenzo Sierra, and Aaron Lieberman.
What is the current status of HB 2109?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 14, 2021. Enacted.
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