Arizona 56th Legislature - Second Regular Session Status: Passed House 1 R cosponsors

HB 2453 — AHCCCS; naturopathic physicians

Last action — DP

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 56th Legislature - Second 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

6 added · 7 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill HB 2453 now specifies that it addresses the role of naturopathic physicians within the AHCCCS (Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System). This change emphasizes the inclusion of these healthcare professionals in the state's healthcare program, which could expand patient access to different types of medical care. It matters because it highlights a growing recognition of alternative health practices and their potential benefits within the state's health system.

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House Engrossed AHCCCS;
AHCCCS;
naturopathic physicians State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-sixth Legislature Second Regular Session HOUSE BILL 2453 AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 36-2901, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
naturopathic physicians State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-sixth Legislature Second Regular Session HB 2453 Introduced by Representative Montenegro AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 36-2901, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
(TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE) - i - HB 2453 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
(TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE) - i - H.B.
2453 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
- 1 - HB 2453 (e) A dependent of an officer or employee who is participating in the system.
- 1 - H.B.
2453 (e) A dependent of an officer or employee who is participating in the system.
- 2 - HB 2453 18.
- 2 - H.B.
2453 18.
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Action History

  1. DP

  2. DP

  3. Senate Second Reading

  4. Senate First Reading

  5. Transmit to Senate

  6. PASSED

  7. DP

  8. House Placed on Consent Calendar

  9. DP

  10. House Second Reading

  11. House First Reading.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 92 not signed on · 14 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 43 Yea · 14 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 16301
Republican 15701
Unaffiliated 12401
Total 431403
% of votes cast 72%23%0%5%
How each member voted (60)
Member Party Vote
Jevin D Hodge — Yea
Austin Smith — Yea
Barbara Parker — Nay
Ben Toma — Yea
Charles W Lucking — Yea
Cory McGarr — Nay
David L. Cook — Yea
Jacqueline Parker — Nay
Jennifer Pawlik — Yea
Judy Schwiebert — Yea
Justin Heap — Nay
Keith Seaman — Yea
Laura Terech — Yea
Leezah Elsa Sun — Not Voting
Marcelino Quiñonez — Yea
Melody Hernandez — Yea
Travis W. Grantham — Yea
Alma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Analise Ortiz Democrat Yea
Betty J Villegas Democrat Yea
Cesar Aguilar Democrat Nay
Christopher Mathis Democrat Yea
Consuelo Hernandez Democrat Yea
Lorena Austin Democrat Yea
Lupe Contreras Democrat Yea
Lydia Hernandez Democrat Yea
Mae Peshlakai Democrat Yea
Mariana Sandoval Democrat Yea
Myron Tsosie Democrat Yea
Nancy Gutierrez Democrat Yea
Oscar De Los Santos Democrat Yea
Patty Contreras Democrat Not Voting
Quantá Crews Democrat Nay
Sarah Liguori Democrat Yea
Seth Blattman Democrat Nay
Stacey Travers Democrat Yea
Stephanie Stahl Hamilton Democrat Yea
Alexander Kolodin Republican Nay
Beverly Pingerelli Republican Nay
David Livingston Republican Yea
David Marshall, Sr. Republican Nay
Gail Griffin Republican Yea
John Gillette Republican Yea
Joseph Chaplik Republican Nay
Julie Willoughby Republican Yea
Justin Wilmeth Republican Yea
Kevin Payne Republican Yea
Laurin Hendrix Republican Nay
Leo Biasiucci Republican Yea
Lupe Diaz Republican Yea
Matt Gress Republican Yea
Michael Carbone Republican Not Voting
Michele Peña Republican Yea
Neal Carter Republican Nay
Quang H Nguyen Republican Yea
Rachel Keshel Republican Nay
Selina Bliss Republican Yea
Steve Montenegro Republican Yea
Teresa Martinez Republican Yea
Timothy "Tim" Dunn Republican Yea

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Subjects

healthcare health-insurance
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2453?
HB 2453 is sponsored by Steve Montenegro (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 2453?
This bill died with 56th Legislature - Second 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.
Where can I track HB 2453?
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