HB 2559 — DCS; federal benefits; dependent children.
Last action — Signed by Governor
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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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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 06, 2023. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Katie Hobbs (Democratic) on June 19, 2023.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).
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Mixed recorded votes
2 passed, 2 failed in recorded votes so far.
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Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
185 added · 179 removedPlain-language change summary
The changes in House Bill 2559 focus on how the Department of Child Safety (DCS) handles federal benefits for dependent children in their care. The bill now clearly states that DCS is required to determine which children qualify for federal benefits and must apply for those benefits on their behalf. Additionally, it specifies that if DCS becomes the representative payee for any federal benefits, those funds cannot be used to cover the costs of the child's care, ensuring that benefits go directly to support the child's needs. This is important because it aims to improve accountability and ensure that children receive the financial support they are entitled to without the risk of those funds being misused.
State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-sixth Legislature First Regular Session CHAPTER 177 HOUSE BILL 2559 AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 8-453, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR JUNE 19, 2023.
FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE JUNE 19, 2023.
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- Chaptered Chaptered Version Current pdf
- Engrossed House Engrossed Version pdf
- HOUSE - Health & Human Services View text pdf
- Introduced Introduced Version pdf
Action History
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Signed by Governor
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Transmit to Governor
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Transmit to House
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PASSED
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DP
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DP
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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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DPA
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DPA
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House Second Reading
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House First Reading.
Sponsors
- Steve Montenegro · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 92 not signed on · 28 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Steve Montenegro Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (92)
92 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 92 →"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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (30)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Anna Hernandez | — | Yea |
| Anthony Kern | — | Yea |
| Christine Marsh | — | Yea |
| Juan Mendez | — | Yea |
| Justine Wadsack | — | Yea |
| Ken Bennett | — | Yea |
| Sine Kerr | — | Yea |
| Sonny Borrelli | — | Yea |
| Steve Kaiser | — | Yea |
| Brian Fernandez | Democrat | Yea |
| Catherine Miranda | Democrat | Yea |
| Denise “Mitzi” Epstein | Democrat | Yea |
| Eva Burch | Democrat | Yea |
| Eva Diaz | Democrat | Yea |
| Flavio Bravo | Democrat | Yea |
| Lela Alston | Democrat | Yea |
| Priya Sundareshan | Democrat | Yea |
| Rosanna Gabaldón | Democrat | Yea |
| Sally Ann Gonzales | Democrat | Yea |
| Theresa Hatathlie | Democrat | Yea |
| David C. Farnsworth | Republican | Yea |
| David Gowan | Republican | Yea |
| Frank Carroll | Republican | Yea |
| J.D. Mesnard | Republican | Yea |
| Jake Hoffman | Republican | Yea |
| Janae Shamp | Republican | Yea |
| John Kavanagh | Republican | Yea |
| Thomas "T.J." Shope | Republican | Yea |
| Warren Petersen | Republican | Yea |
| Wendy Rogers | Republican | Yea |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 9 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 31 | 28 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 52% | 47% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (60)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors HB 2559?
- HB 2559 is sponsored by Steve Montenegro (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 2559?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 06, 2023. Enacted.
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