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

HB 2022 — elections; July primary; curing; observers

Last action — Signed by Governor

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    Introduced
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  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 25, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Katie Hobbs (Democratic) on February 06, 2026.

Prognosis

Advancing 56% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Mixed recorded votes

    2 passed, 2 failed in recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The recent amendments to Bill HB 2022 include new lines that officially mark the approval dates, adding more transparency to the legislative process. This change specifies when the bill was approved by the governor and when it was filed, which helps everyone keep track of the bill's timeline and ensures that important information is clearly documented. It matters because it provides a clear official record that can be referenced in the future.

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observers State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-seventh Legislature Second Regular Session HOUSE BILL 2022 AN ACT AMENDING SECTIONS 16-135, 16-201, 16-204, 16-206, 16-558.02 AND 16-590, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
observers State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-seventh Legislature Second Regular Session CHAPTER 1 HOUSE BILL 2022 AN ACT AMENDING SECTIONS 16-135, 16-201, 16-204, 16-206, 16-558.02 AND 16-590, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
(TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE) - i - Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
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2022 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
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Notwithstanding any other law, an election must be held on this date for the approval of an obligation or other authorization requiring or - 3 - authorizing the assessment of secondary property taxes by a county, city, town, school district, community college district or special taxing district, except as provided by title 48.
Notwithstanding any other law, an election must be held on this date for the approval of an obligation or other authorization requiring or - 3 - H.B.
2022 authorizing the assessment of secondary property taxes by a county, city, town, school district, community college district or special taxing district, except as provided by title 48.
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The filing officer shall not - 5 - reject those nomination petitions, nomination papers or signatures based solely on the date of the primary election.
The filing officer shall not - 5 - H.B.
2022 reject those nomination petitions, nomination papers or signatures based solely on the date of the primary election.
APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR FEBRUARY 6, 2026.
FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 6, 2026.
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How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends various sections of the Arizona Revised Statutes related to elections, primarily changing the date of primary elections from August to July and clarifying procedures for updating voter registration and observing ballot replacement processes.

  • Section 16-201

    August → July

    Changes the month of the primary election from August to July.

  • Section 16-201

    first → second to last

    Changes the primary election from the first Tuesday to the second to last Tuesday in July.

  • Section 16-204

    August → July

    Updates the election date specification in line with the primary election changes from August to July.

  • Section 16-204

    first → second to last

    Changes the election calendar requirement to hold the elections on the second to last Tuesday in July.

  • Section 16-206

    August → July

    Aligns the biennial primary election date with the new July date.

  • Section 16-206

    first → second to last

    Updates the legal election day to the second to last Tuesday in July.

  • Section 16-558.02

    FOR EACH BALLOT REPLACEMENT LOCATION, THE COUNTY CHAIRMAN OF EACH PARTY MAY DESIGNATE BY WRITTEN APPOINTMENT ADDRESSED TO THE ELECTION BOARD A PARTY REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATES TO SERVE AS OBSERVERS. → An elector may obtain a replacement ballot until 7:00 p.m. on the day of the election on presenting a signed, sworn statement that the ballot was lost, spoiled, destroyed or not received.

    Introduces a provision for party representatives to serve as observers at ballot replacement locations.

Action History

  1. Signed by Governor

  2. Transmit to House

  3. Transmit to Governor

  4. Senate First Reading

  5. PASSED

  6. PASSED

  7. Transmit to Senate

  8. PASSED

  9. DPA

  10. DPA

  11. House Second Reading

  12. House First Reading.

  13. Prefiled.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 92 not signed on

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.

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Votes

Passed

Passed 56 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 25002
Republican 31002
Total 56004
% of votes cast 93%0%0%7%
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 Yea
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 Yea
Mariana Sandoval Democrat Yea
Myron Tsosie Democrat Yea
Nancy Gutierrez Democrat Yea
Oscar De Los Santos Democrat Yea
Patty Contreras Democrat Yea
Quantá Crews Democrat Yea
Sarah Liguori Democrat Yea
Seth Blattman Democrat Yea
Stacey Travers Democrat Not Voting
Stephanie Simacek Democrat Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Jeff Weninger Republican Yea
John Gillette Republican Yea
Joseph Chaplik 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 Not Voting
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

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Subjects

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HB 2022 is sponsored by Alexander Kolodin (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 2022?
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