HB 2806 — lawful presence; public programs; verification
Last action — DP
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 57th 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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
11 added · 13 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of Bill HB 2806 has added more specific language regarding lawful presence and verification for public programs, while removing some introductory and sponsor information. This change emphasizes the bill’s focus on how public programs verify individuals’ lawful residency status. It matters because it clarifies the bill's intent and impact on eligibility for these programs, making it essential for understanding the bill’s implications for residents.
REFERENCEHouse TITLE:Engrossed lawful presence;
lawful presence;
verification State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-seventh Legislature Second Regular Session HBHOUSE BILL 2806 IntroducedAN byACT RepresentativesAMENDING Gillette:SECTIONS 16-166, 28-3153 AND 36-2903.03, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
Biasiucci, Chaplik, Fink, Gress, Taylor, Way, Willoughby AN ACT AMENDING SECTIONS 16-166, 28-3153 AND 36-2903.03, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
(TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE) - i - HBH.B. 2806 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
2806 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
The county recorder on or before May 1 of each year preceding a state primary and general election or more frequently as the recorder deems necessary may use the change of address information supplied by the postal service through its licensees and the information provided by an electronic voter registration information center to identify registrants - 1 - HBH.B. 2806 whose addresses may have changed.
2806 whose addresses may have changed.
- 2 - HBH.B. 2806 6.
2806 6.
- 3 - HBH.B. 2806 (b) An instruction permit for a class D, G or M license as provided by this chapter to a person who is at least fifteen years and six months of age.
2806 (b) An instruction permit for a class D, G or M license as provided by this chapter to a person who is at least fifteen years and six months of age.
- 4 - HBH.B. 2806 10.
2806 10.
ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 2026 AND ON OR BEFORE MARCH 31, JUNE 30, SEPTEMBER 30 AND DECEMBER 31 - 5 - HBH.B. 2806 OF EACH YEAR THEREAFTER, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL SUBMIT TO THE AUDITOR GENERAL A REPORT ON THE PREVIOUS THREE MONTHS THAT INCLUDES ALL SYSTEMATIC ALIEN VERIFICATION FOR ENTITLEMENTS PROGRAM QUERIES, APPROVALS, DENIALS AND DISCREPANCIES.
2806 OF EACH YEAR THEREAFTER, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL SUBMIT TO THE AUDITOR GENERAL A REPORT ON THE PREVIOUS THREE MONTHS THAT INCLUDES ALL SYSTEMATIC ALIEN VERIFICATION FOR ENTITLEMENTS PROGRAM QUERIES, APPROVALS, DENIALS AND DISCREPANCIES.
- 6 - HBH.B. 2806 3.
2806 3.
The number of citizens of the United States who were referred by the administration for prosecution pursuant to violations of state or - 7 - HBH.B. 2806 federal law and the number of individuals referred by the administration for prosecution who were not citizens.
2806 federal law and the number of individuals referred by the administration for prosecution who were not citizens.
View plain text versions (2)
- Engrossed House Engrossed Version (02/26/2026) Current pdf
- Introduced Introduced Version pdf
Action History
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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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DP
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House Placed on Consent Calendar
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DP
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House Second Reading
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House First Reading.
Sponsors
- Julie Willoughby · Cosponsor
- Michael Way · Cosponsor
- James Taylor · Cosponsor
- Matt Gress · Cosponsor
- Lisa Fink · Cosponsor
- Leo Biasiucci · Cosponsor
- John Gillette · Primary
- Joseph Chaplik · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 85 not signed on · 22 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- John Gillette Republican
Co-sponsors (7)
- Julie Willoughby Republican
- Michael Way Republican
- James Taylor Republican
- Matt Gress Republican
- Lisa Fink Republican
- Leo Biasiucci Republican
- Joseph Chaplik Republican
Not signed on (85)
85 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 85 →"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
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 0 | 22 | 0 | 5 |
| Republican | 31 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 31 | 22 | 0 | 7 |
| % of votes cast | 52% | 37% | 0% | 12% |
How each member voted (60)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Márquez | Democrat | Nay |
| Alma Hernandez | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Anna Abeytia | Democrat | Nay |
| Betty J Villegas | Democrat | Nay |
| Brian Garcia | Democrat | Nay |
| Cesar Aguilar | Democrat | Nay |
| Christopher Mathis | Democrat | Nay |
| Consuelo Hernandez | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Elda Luna-Nájera | Democrat | Nay |
| Janeen Connolly | Democrat | Nay |
| Junelle Cavero | Democrat | Nay |
| Kevin Volk | Democrat | Nay |
| Lorena Austin | Democrat | Nay |
| Lupe Contreras | Democrat | Nay |
| Lydia Hernandez | Democrat | Nay |
| Mae Peshlakai | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Mariana Sandoval | Democrat | Nay |
| Myron Tsosie | Democrat | Nay |
| Nancy Gutierrez | Democrat | Nay |
| Oscar De Los Santos | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Patty Contreras | Democrat | Nay |
| Quantá Crews | Democrat | Nay |
| Sarah Liguori | Democrat | Nay |
| Seth Blattman | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Stacey Travers | Democrat | Nay |
| Stephanie Simacek | Democrat | Nay |
| Stephanie Stahl Hamilton | Democrat | Nay |
| Alexander Kolodin | Republican | Yea |
| Beverly Pingerelli | Republican | Yea |
| Chris Lopez | Republican | Yea |
| David Livingston | Republican | Yea |
| David Marshall, Sr. | Republican | Yea |
| Gail Griffin | Republican | Yea |
| James Taylor | Republican | Yea |
| Jeff Weninger | Republican | Yea |
| John Gillette | Republican | Yea |
| Joseph Chaplik | Republican | Not Voting |
| Julie Willoughby | Republican | Yea |
| Justin Olson | Republican | Yea |
| Justin Wilmeth | Republican | Yea |
| Khyl Powell | Republican | Yea |
| Laurin Hendrix | Republican | Not Voting |
| Leo Biasiucci | Republican | Yea |
| Lisa Fink | Republican | Yea |
| Lupe Diaz | Republican | Yea |
| Matt Gress | Republican | Yea |
| Michael Carbone | Republican | Yea |
| Michael Way | Republican | Yea |
| Michele Peña | Republican | Yea |
| Neal Carter | Republican | Yea |
| Nick Kupper | Republican | Yea |
| Pamela Carter | Republican | Yea |
| Quang H Nguyen | Republican | Yea |
| Rachel Keshel | Republican | Yea |
| Ralph Heap | Republican | Yea |
| Selina Bliss | Republican | Yea |
| Steve Montenegro | Republican | Yea |
| Teresa Martinez | Republican | Yea |
| Tony Rivero | Republican | Yea |
| Walt Blackman | Republican | Yea |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors HB 2806?
- HB 2806 is sponsored by Julie Willoughby (Republican), Michael Way (Republican), James Taylor (Republican), Matt Gress (Republican), Lisa Fink (Republican), Leo Biasiucci (Republican), John Gillette (Republican), and Joseph Chaplik (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 2806?
- This bill died with 57th 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 2806?
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