HB 2976 — justice courts; administration; due process
Last action — Senate Second Reading
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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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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
6 added · 8 removedPlain-language change summary
The changes made to House Bill 2976 include the addition of a title reaffirming its focus on justice courts and due process, while some redundant introductory elements were removed. This streamlining helps clarify the bill's intent and ensures that its main purpose is highlighted effectively. By focusing on due process in justice courts, the bill aims to enhance fairness and transparency in legal proceedings.
REFERENCEHouse TITLE:Engrossed justice courts;
justice courts;
due process State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-seventh Legislature Second Regular Session HBHOUSE BILL 2976 IntroducedAN byACT RepresentativesAMENDING HernandezTITLE A:22, CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE 2, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING SECTIONS 22-126, 22-127, 22-128 AND 22-129;
Biasiucci, Gillette, Hernandez C, Hernandez L, Kolodin, Peña, Rivero, Tsosie AN ACT AMENDING TITLE 22, CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE 2, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING SECTIONS 22-126, 22-127, 22-128 AND 22-129;
(TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE) - i - HBH.B. 2976 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
2976 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
- 1 - HBH.B. 2976 (a) INCLUDES ADMINISTRATIVE BODIES AND OFFICERS ACTING PURSUANT TO STATE STATUTE.
2976 (a) INCLUDES ADMINISTRATIVE BODIES AND OFFICERS ACTING PURSUANT TO STATE STATUTE.
- 2 - HBH.B. 2976 2.
2976 2.
View plain text versions (2)
- Engrossed House Engrossed Version (03/11/2026) Current pdf
- Introduced Introduced Version pdf
Action History
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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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House Second Reading
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House First Reading.
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DP
Sponsors
- Myron Tsosie · Cosponsor
- Tony Rivero · Cosponsor
- Michele Peña · Cosponsor
- Alexander Kolodin · Cosponsor
- Lydia Hernandez · Cosponsor
- Consuelo Hernandez · Cosponsor
- John Gillette · Cosponsor
- Leo Biasiucci · Cosponsor
- Alma Hernandez · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 84 not signed on · 5 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Alma Hernandez Democrat
Co-sponsors (8)
- Myron Tsosie Democrat
- Tony Rivero Republican
- Michele Peña Republican
- Alexander Kolodin Republican
- Lydia Hernandez Democrat
- Consuelo Hernandez Democrat
- John Gillette Republican
- Leo Biasiucci Republican
Not signed on (84)
84 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 84 →"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 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 6 |
| Republican | 30 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 46 | 5 | 0 | 9 |
| % of votes cast | 77% | 8% | 0% | 15% |
How each member voted (60)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Márquez | Democrat | Yea |
| Alma Hernandez | Democrat | Yea |
| Anna Abeytia | Democrat | Nay |
| Betty J Villegas | Democrat | Yea |
| Brian Garcia | Democrat | Nay |
| Cesar Aguilar | Democrat | Yea |
| Christopher Mathis | Democrat | Nay |
| 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 | Not Voting |
| Lydia Hernandez | Democrat | Yea |
| Mae Peshlakai | Democrat | Yea |
| Mariana Sandoval | Democrat | Nay |
| Myron Tsosie | Democrat | Yea |
| Nancy Gutierrez | Democrat | Yea |
| Oscar De Los Santos | Democrat | Yea |
| Patty Contreras | Democrat | Yea |
| Quantá Crews | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Sarah Liguori | Democrat | Yea |
| Seth Blattman | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Stacey Travers | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Stephanie Simacek | Democrat | Yea |
| Stephanie Stahl Hamilton | Democrat | Nay |
| Alexander Kolodin | Republican | Yea |
| Beverly Pingerelli | Republican | Not Voting |
| 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 | Not Voting |
| Justin Olson | Republican | Yea |
| Justin Wilmeth | Republican | Yea |
| Khyl Powell | Republican | Yea |
| Laurin Hendrix | Republican | Yea |
| 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 2976?
- HB 2976 is sponsored by Myron Tsosie (Democrat), Tony Rivero (Republican), Michele Peña (Republican), Alexander Kolodin (Republican), Lydia Hernandez (Democrat), Consuelo Hernandez (Democrat), John Gillette (Republican), Leo Biasiucci (Republican), and Alma Hernandez (Democrat).
- What is the current status of HB 2976?
- 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 2976?
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