HB 2754 — commerce authority; board of directors
Last action — Senate Second Reading
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✓Introduced
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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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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
368 added · 402 removedPlain-language change summary
The amendment to HB 2754 made several changes regarding the composition of the Arizona Commerce Authority's board of directors. Notably, it added two positions: one for the ranking minority party member from the Senate Finance Committee and one for the ranking minority party member from the House International Trade Committee, or their designees. This change is significant because it ensures that both major political parties have representation on the board, potentially leading to more balanced decision-making in matters concerning commerce and trade in Arizona. Additionally, it repealed a section of the law, simplifying the legislation.
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commerceboard authority;of directors State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-seventh Legislature Second Regular Session HOUSE BILL 2754 AN ACT AMENDING SECTIONS 41-1502, 41-1504, 41-1545.01 AND 41-1545.05, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
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the ranking minority party member of the Senate Finance Committee, or its successor committee, or the ranking member's designee;
and b.
the ranking minority party member of the House of Representatives International Trade Committee, or its successor committee, or the ranking member's designee.
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Removes the repeal of the Arizona Competes Program's termination of July 1, 2026.
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Extends the Arizona Competes Program from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2030.
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Makes conforming changes.
LUCA MOLDOVAN 2/23/2026 (602) 926-3848 Fifty-seventh Legislature Rivero Second Regular Session H.B.
2754 RIVERO FLOOR AMENDMENT HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AMENDMENTS TO H.B.
2754 (Reference to printed bill) Amendment instruction key:
[GREEN UNDERLINING IN BRACKETS] indicates text added to statute or previously enacted session law.
[Green underlining in brackets] indicates text added to new session law or text restoring existing law.
[GREEN STRIKEOUT IN BRACKETS] indicates new text removed from statute or previously enacted session law.
[Green strikeout in brackets] indicates text removed from existing statute, previously enacted session law or new session law.
<<Green carets>> indicate a section added to the bill.
<<Green strikeout in carets>> indicates a section removed from the bill.
The bill as proposed to be amended is reprinted as follows:
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2754 (c) The president of the Arizona board of regents.
[(f)(f) THE RANKING MINORITY PARTY MEMBER ON THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, OR ITS SUCCESSOR COMMITTEE, OR THE RANKING MEMBER'S DESIGNEE.
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Such monies collected by the authority shall be deposited, pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147, in- an4 application- feesH.B. fund.
2754 in an application fees fund.
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The -6-officers Houseand Amendmentsemployees toof H.B.the authority are exempt from any laws regulating state employment, including:
2754 officers and employees of the authority are exempt from any laws regulating state employment, including:
(c)- Title6 38,- chapterH.B. 4, article 2, relating to reimbursement of state employee expenses.
2754 (c) Title 38, chapter 4, article 2, relating to reimbursement of state employee expenses.
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The authority shall adopt policies pursuant to this subsection that- prohibit7 using- stateH.B. monies as defined in section 35-321 to provide business executives lodging, alcoholic beverages, personal transportation or tickets to entertainment events for the purposes of attracting businesses to this state.
2754 that prohibit using state monies as defined in section 35-321 to provide business executives lodging, alcoholic beverages, personal transportation or tickets to entertainment events for the purposes of attracting businesses to this state.
On notice from the chief executive officer, the state treasurer shall invest and divest any monies in the fund deposited in the state treasury as provided by section 35-313, and monies earned from investment shall be -8-credited House Amendments to H.B.the fund.
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Repeal Section 41-1545.05, Arizona Revised Statutes, is repealed.>> <<Sec.
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Program termination The program established by this article ends on July 1, [2026][2030].>>2026 Sec.2030.
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Retroactivity5. Section 41-1545.05, Arizona Revised Statutes, as [repealed] [amended] by this act, applies retroactively to from and after June 30, 2026.
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- Engrossed House Engrossed Version (02/25/2026) Current pdf
- Amended HOUSE - Floor Amend to Bill - Rivero - passed 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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DPA
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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
- Tony Rivero · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 92 not signed on · 7 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Tony Rivero Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (92)
92 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 92 →"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 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| Republican | 27 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 47 | 7 | 0 | 6 |
| % of votes cast | 78% | 12% | 0% | 10% |
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 | Yea |
| Cesar Aguilar | Democrat | Yea |
| Christopher Mathis | Democrat | Yea |
| Consuelo Hernandez | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Elda Luna-Nájera | Democrat | Yea |
| Janeen Connolly | Democrat | Yea |
| Junelle Cavero | Democrat | Yea |
| 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 | Nay |
| Oscar De Los Santos | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Patty Contreras | Democrat | Nay |
| Quantá Crews | Democrat | Yea |
| Sarah Liguori | Democrat | Yea |
| Seth Blattman | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Stacey Travers | Democrat | Nay |
| Stephanie Simacek | Democrat | Yea |
| Stephanie Stahl Hamilton | Democrat | Yea |
| 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 | Nay |
| 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 | 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 | 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 2754?
- HB 2754 is sponsored by Tony Rivero (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 2754?
- 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 2754?
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