Arizona Fifty-fifth Legislature - Second Regular Session Status: Enacted

HB 2178 — school psychologists; exemption

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 January 19, 2022. Enacted.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 70% · moderate confidence
  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

This bill allows school psychologists to be exempt from certain state regulations that might limit their ability to provide services. The change aims to help these professionals work more effectively in schools to support students' mental health.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

3 added · 0 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill HB 2178 now includes a new section that officially states it was approved by the governor and filed in the Secretary of State’s office on March 30, 2022. This change makes it clear when the bill became law, which is important for transparency and for tracking its implementation. It ensures that everyone knows the official timeline of the bill's approval and filing.

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exemption State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-fifth Legislature Second Regular Session HOUSE BILL 2178 AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 32-2075, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
exemption State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-fifth Legislature Second Regular Session CHAPTER 95 HOUSE BILL 2178 AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 32-2075, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR MARCH 30, 2022.
FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE MARCH 30, 2022.
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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor

  2. Transmit to Governor

  3. Transmit to House

  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. DP

  12. House Second Reading

  13. House First Reading.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 92 not signed on · 1 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 27 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 5000
Unaffiliated 15003
Republican 7000
Total 27003
% of votes cast 90%0%0%10%
How each member voted (30)
Member Party Vote
Christine Marsh — Yea
Juan Mendez — Not Voting
Karen Fann — Yea
Kelly Townsend — Yea
Lisa Otondo — Yea
Martin Quezada — Not Voting
Michelle B. Ugenti-Rita — Yea
Nancy Barto — Yea
Paul Boyer — Yea
Raquel Terán — Yea
Rebecca Rios — Yea
Rick Gray — Yea
Rosanna Gabaldon — Yea
Sean Bowie — Yea
Sine Kerr — Yea
Sonny Borrelli — Yea
Tyler Pace — Not Voting
Victoria Steele — Yea
Lela Alston Democrat Yea
Lupe Contreras Democrat Yea
Sally Ann Gonzales Democrat Yea
Stephanie Stahl Hamilton Democrat Yea
Theresa Hatathlie 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 58 Yea · 1 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 35101
Republican 17000
Democrat 6000
Total 58101
% of votes cast 97%2%0%2%
How each member voted (60)
Member Party Vote
Amish Shah — Yea
Andrea Dalessandro — Yea
Andres Cano — Yea
Athena Salman — Not Voting
Ben Toma — Yea
Brenda Barton — Yea
Christian Solorio — Yea
César Chávez — Yea
Daniel Hernandez — Yea
David L. Cook — Yea
Diego Espinoza — Yea
Domingo DeGrazia — Yea
Jacqueline Parker — Yea
Jasmine Blackwater-Nygren — Yea
Jennifer Jermaine — Yea
Jennifer Longdon — Yea
Jennifer Pawlik — Yea
Joanne Osborne — Yea
Joel John — Yea
John Fillmore — Nay
Judy Burges — Yea
Judy Schwiebert — Yea
Kelli Butler — Yea
Lorenzo Sierra — Yea
Marcelino Quiñonez — Yea
Melody Hernandez — Yea
Michelle Udall — Yea
Morgan Abraham — Yea
Pamela Powers Hannley — Yea
Regina E. Cobb — Yea
Reginald Bolding — Yea
Richard C. Andrade — Yea
Robert Meza — Yea
Russell Bowers — Yea
Steve Kaiser — Yea
Travis W. Grantham — Yea
Walter Blackman — Yea
Alma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Brian Fernandez Democrat Yea
Christopher Mathis Democrat Yea
Denise “Mitzi” Epstein Democrat Yea
Myron Tsosie Democrat Yea
Sarah Liguori 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
Lupe Diaz Republican Yea
Mark Finchem Republican Yea
Neal Carter Republican Yea
Quang H Nguyen Republican Yea
Shawnna Bolick Republican Yea
Teresa Martinez Republican Yea
Timothy "Tim" Dunn Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2178 do?
This bill allows school psychologists to be exempt from certain state regulations that might limit their ability to provide services. The change aims to help these professionals work more effectively in schools to support students' mental health.
Who sponsors HB 2178?
HB 2178 is sponsored by Michelle Udall.
What is the current status of HB 2178?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 19, 2022. Enacted.
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