Arizona 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session Status: Passed House 1 R cosponsors

HB 2239 — child care; grant program; fund

Last action — DPA

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

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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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

94 added · 104 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of House Bill 2239 has made some changes in its title and introductory information. It now includes a more detailed title that specifically emphasizes its focus on child care and the creation of a grant program. These updates matter because they clarify the bill's purpose, highlighting the intent to support child care initiatives, which can help families and communities by providing better access to child care resources.

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Fifty-seventh Legislature Federalism and Family Law Second Regular Session H.B.
House Engrossed child care;
2239 PROPOSED SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H.B.
grant program;
2239 (Reference to House engrossed bill) Amendment instruction key:
fund State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-seventh Legislature Second Regular Session HOUSE BILL 2239 AN ACT AMENDING TITLE 41, CHAPTER 14, ARTICLE 1, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING SECTION 41-1971;
[GREEN UNDERLINING IN BRACKETS] indicates text added to statute or previously enacted session law.
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY.
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2239 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
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<<Green carets>> indicate a section added to the bill.
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The bill as proposed to be amended is reprinted as follows:
Senate Amendments to H.B.
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THE CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE FUND IS ESTABLISHED CONSISTING OF LEGISLATIVE APPROPRIATIONS, GRANTS, GIFTS, [APPLICABLE TAX CREDITS,] CONTRIBUTIONS AND DEVISES.
THE CHILD CARE INFRASTRUCTURE FUND IS ESTABLISHED CONSISTING OF LEGISLATIVE APPROPRIATIONS, GRANTS, GIFTS, CONTRIBUTIONS AND DEVISES.
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(c) A PERSON [OR ENTITY] THAT IS INTERESTED IN OPENING A CHILD CARE FACILITY OR BECOMING A CHILD CARE PROVIDER IN THIS STATE.
(c) A PERSON THAT IS INTERESTED IN OPENING A CHILD CARE FACILITY OR BECOMING A CHILD CARE PROVIDER IN THIS STATE.
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Enroll and engross to conform Amend title to conform MARK FINCHEM 22390806.docx 03/20/2026 08:06 AM S:
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Action History

  1. DPA

  2. Senate Second Reading

  3. Senate First Reading

  4. Transmit to Senate

  5. PASSED

  6. DP

  7. House Placed on Consent Calendar

  8. DP

  9. House Second Reading

  10. 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.

Whip count is in markup. Polling the chamber and every recorded vote this session. Only the first open is slow. It’s instant for you after this. Calling the roll · Tallying · Engrossing

Votes

Passed

Passed 38 Yea · 14 Nay · 7 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 21006
Republican 171402
Total 381408
% of votes cast 63%23%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 Yea
Gail Griffin Republican Nay
James Taylor Republican Yea
Jeff Weninger Republican Yea
John Gillette Republican Yea
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 Nay
Lisa Fink Republican Nay
Lupe Diaz Republican Nay
Matt Gress Republican Yea
Michael Carbone Republican Yea
Michael Way Republican Nay
Michele Peña Republican Yea
Neal Carter Republican Nay
Nick Kupper Republican Nay
Pamela Carter Republican Yea
Quang H Nguyen Republican Yea
Rachel Keshel Republican Nay
Ralph Heap Republican Nay
Selina Bliss Republican Yea
Steve Montenegro Republican Yea
Teresa Martinez Republican Not Voting
Tony Rivero Republican Yea
Walt Blackman Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2239?
HB 2239 is sponsored by Walt Blackman (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 2239?
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 2239?
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