Arizona 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session Status: To Executive 5 R cosponsors

HB 4147 — 2026-2027; human services.

Last action — Transmit to Governor

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “To Executive” 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.

Vetoed by Governor Katie Hobbs (Democratic) on May 05, 2026.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

This bill amends regulations around the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Arizona.

House Bill 4147 modifies Arizona's SNAP by establishing a dedicated fund for its administration and setting limits on income eligibility. It also mandates regular reviews of recipient eligibility based on various data sources.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families applying for SNAP could see changes in eligibility reviews and income limits.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

8 added · 10 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of House Bill 4147, the reference title has been changed to focus specifically on "2026-2027; human services." Meanwhile, certain administrative details, such as who introduced the bill, have been removed. This simplification helps clarify the bill’s purpose and makes it easier for the public to understand its intent regarding funding or services related to human services for the specified years.

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House Engrossed 2026-2027;
2026-2027;
State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-seventh Legislature Second Regular Session HB 4147 Introduced by Representatives Livingston:
State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-seventh Legislature Second Regular Session HOUSE BILL 4147 AN ACT AMENDING TITLE 46, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 2, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING SECTIONS 46-232, 46-233, 46-234 AND 46-235;
Carbone, Carter N, Montenegro, Willoughby (with permission of Committee on Rules) AN ACT AMENDING TITLE 46, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 2, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING SECTIONS 46-232, 46-233, 46-234 AND 46-235;
(TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE) - i - HB 4147 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
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4147 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
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How this bill changes current law

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The bill establishes new sections regarding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and modifies existing requirements, including repealing a section related to payment error rates.

  • Title 46, chapter 2, article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes

    THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FUND IS ESTABLISHED CONSISTING OF MONIES COLLECTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY FROM FEDERAL DEPOSITS AS AUTHORIZED BY 7 CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS PARTS 271 THROUGH 285.

    Creates a new Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Fund managed by the Department of Economic Security.

  • 46-233

    THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY MAY NOT ESTABLISH A GROSS INCOME LIMIT OF MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL FOR SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM RECIPIENTS WHO ARE CATEGORICALLY ELIGIBLE PURSUANT TO 7 CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS SECTION 273.2(j)(2).

    Sets a maximum gross income limit for SNAP recipients who are categorically eligible.

  • 46-234

    A. TO DETERMINE OR EVALUATE SNAP ELIGIBILITY, THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY SHALL: 1. ENTER INTO A DATA MATCHING AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO IDENTIFY HOUSEHOLDS WITH LOTTERY OR GAMBLING WINNINGS OF $3,000 OR MORE AND, TO THE EXTENT PERMISSIBLE UNDER FEDERAL LAW, TO TREAT THE DATA OBTAINED AS VERIFIED ON RECEIPT.

    Mandates data matching with the Department of Revenue to identify households with significant lottery or gambling winnings for SNAP eligibility evaluations.

  • 46-234

    7. ON AT LEAST A MONTHLY BASIS, THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY SHALL REVIEW THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FROM FEDERAL SOURCES TO ASSESS A RECIPIENT'S CONTINUED ELIGIBILITY FOR SNAP.

    Requires regular reviews of federal information to ensure ongoing eligibility for SNAP recipients.

  • 46-235

    ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 30, 2030, THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY SHALL REDUCE THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM'S PAYMENT ERROR RATE AS REPORTED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO NOT MORE THAN THREE PERCENT.

    Repeals the requirement for the Department of Economic Security to reduce SNAP's payment error rate by a specific deadline.

  • 46-297.01

    D. ON AT LEAST A MONTHLY BASIS, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL USE THE DATA FROM AN ELECTRONIC BENEFIT TRANSFER CARD TO IDENTIFY ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS MADE PURCHASES EXCLUSIVELY OUT-OF-STATE OVER A NINETY-DAY PERIOD.

    Adds a requirement for monitoring out-of-state purchases using electronic benefit transfer cards to identify potential fraud.

Action History

  1. Transmit to Governor

  2. Vetoed by Governor

  3. Transmit to House

  4. Senate First Reading

  5. PASSED

  6. PASSED

  7. Transmit to Senate

  8. PASSED

  9. DP

  10. House Second Reading

  11. DP

  12. House First Reading.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 88 not signed on · 20 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (88)

88 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Passed

Passed 33 Yea · 20 Nay · 7 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 02007
Republican 33000
Total 332007
% of votes cast 55%33%0%12%
How each member voted (60)
Member Party Vote
Aaron Márquez Democrat Nay
Alma Hernandez Democrat Nay
Anna Abeytia Democrat Not Voting
Betty J Villegas Democrat Nay
Brian Garcia Democrat Nay
Cesar Aguilar Democrat Not Voting
Christopher Mathis Democrat Nay
Consuelo Hernandez Democrat Nay
Elda Luna-Nájera Democrat Nay
Janeen Connolly Democrat Not Voting
Junelle Cavero Democrat Nay
Kevin Volk Democrat Nay
Lorena Austin Democrat Nay
Lupe Contreras Democrat Nay
Lydia Hernandez Democrat Not Voting
Mae Peshlakai Democrat Not Voting
Mariana Sandoval Democrat Nay
Myron Tsosie Democrat Nay
Nancy Gutierrez Democrat Not Voting
Oscar De Los Santos Democrat Nay
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
Cody Reim Republican Yea
David Livingston Republican Yea
Gail Griffin Republican Yea
James Taylor Republican Yea
Jeff Weninger Republican Yea
John Gillette Republican Yea
Julie Willoughby Republican Yea
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
Sylvia Allen Republican Yea
Teresa Martinez Republican Yea
Tony Rivero Republican Yea
Walt Blackman Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 4147?
HB 4147 is sponsored by Julie Willoughby (Republican), Steve Montenegro (Republican), Neal Carter (Republican), Michael Carbone (Republican), and David Livingston (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 4147?
This bill died with 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “To Executive” 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.
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