Arizona Fifty-fifth Legislature - Second Regular Session Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

HB 2034 — CTEDs; associate degrees

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 05, 2022. Enacted.

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High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 62% · moderate confidence

  • 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).

  • Mixed recorded votes

    3 passed, 2 failed in recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

32 added · 25 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Bill HB 2034, a key addition allows career technical education districts to offer associate degrees accredited by approved agencies. This change aims to enhance educational opportunities for students by providing them with a clear list of institutions where their degrees can be transferred, ensuring better alignment with higher education pathways. Additionally, the bill clarifies that while these associate degree programs are created, they won’t alter the districts' primary mission, helping to address concerns about funding and operational roles in these educational institutions. Overall, this matters because it supports students in gaining valuable credentials while maintaining the integrity and focus of career technical education districts.

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associate degrees State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-fifth Legislature Second Regular Session HOUSE BILL 2034 AN ACT AMENDING TITLE 15, CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE 6, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING SECTION 15-398;
associate degrees State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-fifth Legislature Second Regular Session CHAPTER 198 HOUSE BILL 2034 AN ACT AMENDING TITLE 15, CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE 6, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING SECTION 15-398;
NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER LAW, A CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION DISTRICT MAY OFFER ASSOCIATE DEGREES THAT ARE ACCREDITED BY A REGIONAL ACCREDITATION AGENCY APPROVED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER LAW, A CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION DISTRICT MAY OFFER ASSOCIATE DEGREES THAT ARE ACCREDITED BY A REGIONAL OR NATIONAL ACCREDITATION AGENCY APPROVED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
ALL APPLICABLE REGIONAL ACCREDITATION REQUIREMENTS.
ALL APPLICABLE REGIONAL OR NATIONAL ACCREDITATION REQUIREMENTS.
EACH CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION DISTRICT THAT OFFERS AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION SHALL PROVIDE THE STUDENT, AT THE TIME OF ENROLLMENT IN A PROGRAM, WITH A LIST OF INSTITUTIONS TO WHICH THE STUDENT'S ASSOCIATE DEGREE IS TRANSFERABLE.
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"PUBLIC UNIVERSITY" MEANS A UNIVERSITY UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS.
2034 Sec.
2034 4.
"PUBLIC UNIVERSITY" MEANS A UNIVERSITY UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS.
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APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR APRIL 29, 2022.
FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE APRIL 29, 2022.
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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor

  2. Transmit to Governor

  3. PASSED

  4. PASSED

  5. Transmit to House

  6. PASSED

  7. DPA

  8. DPA

  9. Senate Second Reading

  10. Senate First Reading

  11. Transmit to Senate

  12. PASSED

  13. DPA

  14. DPA

  15. House Second Reading

  16. House First Reading.

  17. Prefiled.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 89 not signed on · 16 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (89)

89 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Passed

Passed 22 Yea · 7 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 1400
Unaffiliated 14301
Republican 7000
Total 22701
% of votes cast 73%23%0%3%
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 — Nay
Michelle B. Ugenti-Rita — Yea
Nancy Barto — Yea
Paul Boyer — Yea
Raquel Terán — Nay
Rebecca Rios — Yea
Rick Gray — Yea
Rosanna Gabaldon — Nay
Sean Bowie — Yea
Sine Kerr — Yea
Sonny Borrelli — Yea
Tyler Pace — Yea
Victoria Steele — Yea
Lela Alston Democrat Nay
Lupe Contreras Democrat Yea
Sally Ann Gonzales Democrat Nay
Stephanie Stahl Hamilton Democrat Nay
Theresa Hatathlie Democrat Nay
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 50 Yea · 9 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 29701
Republican 15200
Democrat 6000
Total 50901
% of votes cast 83%15%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 — Nay
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 — Nay
Judy Schwiebert — Nay
Kelli Butler — Nay
Lorenzo Sierra — Yea
Marcelino Quiñonez — Yea
Melody Hernandez — Yea
Michelle Udall — Yea
Morgan Abraham — Yea
Pamela Powers Hannley — Nay
Regina E. Cobb — Yea
Reginald Bolding — Yea
Richard C. Andrade — Nay
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 Nay
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 Nay
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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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2034?
HB 2034 is sponsored by Frank Carroll (Republican), Walt Blackman (Republican), Michelle Udall, and Russell Bowers.
What is the current status of HB 2034?
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