HB 2497 — right to hunt; fish; harvest
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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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
27 added · 39 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of House Bill 2497 clarifies that only the Game and Fish Commission can enact rules regarding hunting, fishing, and wildlife harvesting, removing ambiguity about legislative authority. It emphasizes that public hunting and fishing are preferred practices for wildlife management, which could strengthen support for outdoor activities. Additionally, protections were added to ensure that any new rules must not unreasonably restrict these activities, which helps safeguard traditional hunting and fishing methods. Overall, these changes reinforce the state's commitment to preserving these outdoor rights.
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The bill as proposed to be amended is reprinted as follows:
THE LEGISLATURE MAY DELEGATE THE RULEMAKING AUTHORITY TO THE [GAME AND FISH] COMMISSION AS PROVIDED IN THIS TITLE.
THE LEGISLATURE AND THE [ARIZONA GAME AND FISH] COMMISSION [MAY]MAY NOT ENACT OR [MAY] ADOPT ANY LAW, RULE OR POLICY THAT UNREASONABLY RESTRICTS HUNTING, FISHING AND HARVESTING WILDLIFE OR THE USE OF TRADITIONAL MEANS AND METHODS.
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View plain text versions (4)
- Engrossed House Engrossed Version (02/25/2026) Current pdf
- HOUSE - Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs View text pdf
- Amended HOUSE - SUB Floor Amend to LARA - Way - 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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DPA
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House Second Reading
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House First Reading.
Sponsors
- Michael Way · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 92 not signed on · 22 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Michael Way 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 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 5 |
| Republican | 31 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 31 | 22 | 0 | 7 |
| % of votes cast | 52% | 37% | 0% | 12% |
How each member voted (60)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Márquez | Democrat | Nay |
| Alma Hernandez | Democrat | Nay |
| Anna Abeytia | Democrat | Nay |
| Betty J Villegas | Democrat | Nay |
| Brian Garcia | Democrat | Nay |
| Cesar Aguilar | Democrat | Nay |
| Christopher Mathis | Democrat | Nay |
| Consuelo Hernandez | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Elda Luna-Nájera | Democrat | Nay |
| Janeen Connolly | Democrat | Nay |
| Junelle Cavero | Democrat | Nay |
| Kevin Volk | Democrat | Nay |
| Lorena Austin | Democrat | Nay |
| Lupe Contreras | Democrat | Nay |
| Lydia Hernandez | Democrat | Nay |
| Mae Peshlakai | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Mariana Sandoval | Democrat | Nay |
| Myron Tsosie | Democrat | Nay |
| Nancy Gutierrez | Democrat | Nay |
| Oscar De Los Santos | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Patty Contreras | Democrat | Nay |
| Quantá Crews | Democrat | Not Voting |
| 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 |
| 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 | Yea |
| 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 | 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 2497?
- HB 2497 is sponsored by Michael Way (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 2497?
- 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 2497?
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