Arizona 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 12 R · 2 D cosponsors

HB 2960 — veterans' court fund; grant program

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 09, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Katie Hobbs (Democratic) on June 22, 2026.

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Likely to advance 82% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 14 sponsors

    1 primary, 13 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (12 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Mixed recorded votes

    2 passed, 2 failed in recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

Establishes a grant program for veterans' courts.

This bill creates a funding program specifically for veterans' courts. It aims to support legal systems that assist veterans in legal matters.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The new version of Bill HB 2960 now includes a chapter title that indicates it was approved by the governor and filed with the Secretary of State on June 22, 2026. This change adds official confirmation of the bill's status and timeline, helping to clarify when it officially becomes law. This matters because it ensures transparency about the legislative process and keeps the public informed about when changes take effect.

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grant program State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-seventh Legislature Second Regular Session HOUSE BILL 2960 AN ACT AMENDING TITLE 12, CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE 1, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING SECTION 12-119.06;
grant program State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-seventh Legislature Second Regular Session CHAPTER 262 HOUSE BILL 2960 AN ACT AMENDING TITLE 12, CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE 1, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING SECTION 12-119.06;
APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR JUNE 22, 2026.
FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE JUNE 22, 2026.
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The bill establishes a veterans' specialty court grant program and a veterans' treatment court fund, enhancing support for veterans in the criminal justice system.

  • Title 12, chapter 1, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes

    12-119.06. Veterans' specialty court grant program; veterans' treatment court fund; administration; purpose; annual reports A. THE VETERANS' SPECIALTY COURT GRANT PROGRAM IS ESTABLISHED FOR MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES IN THIS STATE TO ESTABLISH A VETERANS' COURT PROGRAM. THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS SHALL ADMINISTER THE VETERANS' SPECIALTY COURT GRANT PROGRAM. THE SUPREME COURT SHALL ADOPT RULES AS NECESSARY AND ESTABLISH CRITERIA TO IMPLEMENT THIS SECTION.

    This creates a new program to support veterans' court initiatives at the municipal and county levels.

  • Title 12, chapter 1, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes

    C. THE VETERANS' TREATMENT COURT FUND IS ESTABLISHED CONSISTING OF LEGISLATIVE APPROPRIATIONS. THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS SHALL ADMINISTER THE FUND. MONIES IN THE FUND ARE CONTINUOUSLY APPROPRIATED.

    This establishes a dedicated funding source to support veterans' court programs.

  • Title 12, chapter 1, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes

    F. ON OR BEFORE MARCH 1 OF EACH YEAR, THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS SHALL SUBMIT A COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR, THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE AND THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THAT ANALYZES THE DATA SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION E OF THIS SECTION AND THAT SUMMARIZES AND INCLUDES ALL OF THE FOLLOWING: ...

    This mandates annual reporting on the performance and effectiveness of the veterans' court programs.

  • Title 41, chapter 11, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes

    41-1610.04. Department of veterans' services; veteran identification; anticipated release; confidentiality; annual report; definition A. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER LAW, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL MAKE REASONABLE EFFORTS TO IDENTIFY INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE VETERANS IN THIS STATE.

    This requires identification of incarcerated veterans to facilitate support and benefits access.

  • Title 41, chapter 11, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes

    F. ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 2026 AND EACH YEAR THEREAFTER, THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, IN COORDINATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' SERVICES, SHALL SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR, THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE AND THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES REGARDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS SECTION DURING THE PRECEDING FISCAL YEAR.

    This mandates an annual report on the implementation of veterans' identification and support efforts.

Action History

  1. Signed by Governor

  2. Transmit to Governor

  3. Transmit to House

  4. PASSED

  5. DP

  6. DP

  7. DP

  8. Senate Second Reading

  9. Senate First Reading

  10. Transmit to Senate

  11. PASSED

  12. DPA

  13. DPA

  14. House Second Reading

  15. House First Reading.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 13 co-sponsors · 79 not signed on · 15 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (13)

Not signed on (79)

79 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 28 Yea · 1 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 13000
Republican 15101
Total 28101
% of votes cast 93%3%0%3%
How each member voted (30)
Member Party Vote
Analise Ortiz Democrat Yea
Brian Fernandez Democrat Yea
Catherine Miranda Democrat Yea
Denise “Mitzi” Epstein Democrat Yea
Eva Diaz Democrat Yea
Flavio Bravo Democrat Yea
Kiana Sears Democrat Yea
Lauren Kuby Democrat Yea
Lela Alston Democrat Yea
Priya Sundareshan Democrat Yea
Rosanna Gabaldón Democrat Yea
Sally Ann Gonzales Democrat Yea
Theresa Hatathlie Democrat Yea
Carine Werner Republican Yea
David C. Farnsworth Republican Yea
David Gowan Republican Yea
Frank Carroll Republican Yea
Hildy Angius Republican Yea
J.D. Mesnard Republican Yea
Jake Hoffman Republican Nay
Janae Shamp Republican Not Voting
John Kavanagh Republican Yea
Kevin Payne Republican Yea
Mark Finchem Republican Yea
Shawnna Bolick Republican Yea
Thomas "T.J." Shope Republican Yea
Timothy "Tim" Dunn Republican Yea
Venden "Vince" Leach Republican Yea
Warren Petersen Republican Yea
Wendy Rogers Republican Yea

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Passed

Passed 37 Yea · 15 Nay · 7 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 21006
Republican 161502
Total 371508
% of votes cast 62%25%0%13%
How each member voted (60)
Member Party Vote
Aaron Márquez Democrat Yea
Alma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Anna Abeytia Democrat Yea
Betty J Villegas Democrat Yea
Brian Garcia Democrat Not Voting
Cesar Aguilar Democrat Yea
Christopher Mathis Democrat Yea
Consuelo Hernandez Democrat Yea
Elda Luna-Nájera Democrat Yea
Janeen Connolly Democrat Not Voting
Junelle Cavero Democrat Not Voting
Kevin Volk Democrat Yea
Lorena Austin Democrat Yea
Lupe Contreras Democrat Yea
Lydia Hernandez Democrat Yea
Mae Peshlakai Democrat Not Voting
Mariana Sandoval Democrat Yea
Myron Tsosie Democrat Yea
Nancy Gutierrez Democrat Not Voting
Oscar De Los Santos Democrat Yea
Patty Contreras Democrat Yea
Quantá Crews Democrat Yea
Sarah Liguori Democrat Yea
Seth Blattman Democrat Not Voting
Stacey Travers Democrat Yea
Stephanie Simacek Democrat Yea
Stephanie Stahl Hamilton Democrat Yea
Alexander Kolodin Republican Nay
Beverly Pingerelli Republican Nay
Chris Lopez Republican Yea
David Livingston Republican Yea
David Marshall, Sr. Republican Nay
Gail Griffin Republican Yea
James Taylor Republican Yea
Jeff Weninger Republican Yea
John Gillette Republican Nay
Joseph Chaplik Republican Not Voting
Julie Willoughby Republican Yea
Justin Olson Republican Nay
Justin Wilmeth Republican Yea
Khyl Powell Republican Nay
Laurin Hendrix Republican Nay
Leo Biasiucci Republican Yea
Lisa Fink Republican Nay
Lupe Diaz Republican Yea
Matt Gress Republican Yea
Michael Carbone Republican Yea
Michael Way Republican Nay
Michele Peña Republican Nay
Neal Carter Republican Nay
Nick Kupper Republican Yea
Pamela Carter Republican Nay
Quang H Nguyen Republican Yea
Rachel Keshel Republican Nay
Ralph Heap Republican Nay
Selina Bliss Republican Yea
Steve Montenegro Republican Nay
Teresa Martinez Republican Not Voting
Tony Rivero Republican Yea
Walt Blackman Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2960?
HB 2960 is sponsored by Kevin Payne (Republican), David Gowan (Republican), Mark Finchem (Republican), Timothy "Tim" Dunn (Republican), Hildy Angius (Republican), Justin Wilmeth (Republican), Julie Willoughby (Republican), Teresa Martinez (Republican), Chris Lopez (Republican), Gail Griffin (Republican), Leo Biasiucci (Republican), Stacey Travers (Democrat), Aaron Márquez (Democrat), and David Marshall, Sr. (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 2960?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 09, 2026. Enacted.
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