HB 2775 — international organizations; government resources; prohibition
Last action — FAILED
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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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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
86 added · 94 removedPlain-language change summary
The amended Bill HB 2775 now includes a new section that prohibits public universities in Arizona from soliciting or accepting funding or support from entities linked to the government of China or the Chinese Communist Party. This change is significant because it aims to protect educational institutions from potential foreign influence and ensure that financial sources align with national interests. By cutting off these resources, the bill seeks to maintain academic independence and security at state universities.
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2775government PROPOSEDresources; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AMENDMENTS TO H.B.
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The bill as proposed to be amended is reprinted as follows:
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NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER LAW, A PUBLIC INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN THIS STATE, INCLUDING ANY UNIVERSITY UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS, MAY NOT KNOWINGLY SOLICIT, ACCEPT, ENTER INTO OR CONTINUE ANY LOAN, GIFT, GRANT, CONTRACT, AGREEMENT, RESEARCH PARTNERSHIP,- MEMORANDUM1 OF- UNDERSTANDINGH.B. OR SPONSORED PROJECT THAT ORIGINATES FROM, IS FUNDED BY OR IS AFFILIATED WITH ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ENTITIES:
2775 PARTNERSHIP, MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING OR SPONSORED PROJECT THAT ORIGINATES FROM, IS FUNDED BY OR IS AFFILIATED WITH ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ENTITIES:
IF THE ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS APPROVES THE ACCEPTANCE OF MONIES OR AN AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION AND THE ACCEPTANCE IS LATER DETERMINED TO NOT COMPLY WITH THIS SECTION, THE PUBLIC INSTITUTION -2-OF HouseHIGHER AmendmentsEDUCATION toSHALL H.B.FORFEIT AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO ONE HUNDRED FIFTY PERCENT OF THE TOTAL VALUE OF THE MONIES, GRANT, LOAN, GIFT OR AGREEMENT.
2775 OF HIGHER EDUCATION SHALL FORFEIT AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO ONE HUNDRED FIFTY PERCENT OF THE TOTAL VALUE OF THE MONIES, GRANT, LOAN, GIFT OR AGREEMENT.
THE ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS SHALL ADOPT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR UNIVERSITIES THAT ARE UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS- REGARDING2 ANY- MONIES,H.B. SUPPORT OR COLLABORATION THAT IS APPROVED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION.
2775 REGENTS REGARDING ANY MONIES, SUPPORT OR COLLABORATION THAT IS APPROVED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION.
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- Engrossed House Engrossed Version (02/26/2026) Current pdf
- HOUSE - Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections View text pdf
- Introduced Introduced Version pdf
Action History
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House Second Reading
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House First Reading.
Sponsors
- Khyl Powell · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 92 not signed on · 25 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Khyl Powell 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 | 28 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 28 | 25 | 0 | 7 |
| % of votes cast | 47% | 42% | 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 | Nay |
| 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 | Not Voting |
| 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 | Nay |
| 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 | Nay |
| Rachel Keshel | Republican | Yea |
| Ralph Heap | Republican | Yea |
| Selina Bliss | Republican | Nay |
| 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 2775?
- HB 2775 is sponsored by Khyl Powell (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 2775?
- 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.
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