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

HB 2775 — international organizations; government resources; prohibition

Last action — FAILED

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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 removed

Plain-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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Fifty-seventh Legislature Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections Second Regular Session H.B.
House Engrossed international organizations;
2775 PROPOSED HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AMENDMENTS TO H.B.
government resources;
2775 (Reference to printed bill) Amendment instruction key:
prohibition State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-seventh Legislature Second Regular Session HOUSE BILL 2775 AN ACT AMENDING TITLE 1, CHAPTER 8, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING ARTICLE 2;
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AMENDING TITLE 15, CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE 2, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING SECTION 15-1650.07;
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RELATING TO GOVERNMENT RESOURCES.
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(TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE) - i - H.B.
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2775 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
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The bill as proposed to be amended is reprinted as follows:
House Amendments to H.B.
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2775 2.
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university reporting requirements [A.
university reporting requirements A.
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, MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING OR SPONSORED PROJECT THAT ORIGINATES FROM, IS FUNDED BY OR IS AFFILIATED WITH ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ENTITIES:
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 - 1 - H.B.
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- House Amendments to H.B.
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 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.
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 REGARDING ANY MONIES, SUPPORT OR COLLABORATION THAT IS APPROVED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION.
THE ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS SHALL ADOPT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR UNIVERSITIES THAT ARE UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE ARIZONA BOARD OF - 2 - H.B.
2775 REGENTS REGARDING ANY MONIES, SUPPORT OR COLLABORATION THAT IS APPROVED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION.
REPORTS UNDER THIS SUBSECTION MAY BE INSPECTED BY THE AUDITOR GENERAL.]>> Enroll and engross to conform Amend title to conform JOHN GILLETTE 2775GILLETTE1.docx 02/17/2026 08:52 AM C:
REPORTS UNDER THIS SUBSECTION MAY BE INSPECTED BY THE AUDITOR GENERAL.
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Action History

  1. FAILED

  2. DPA

  3. DPA

  4. House Second Reading

  5. House First Reading.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 92 not signed on · 25 voted No

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

failed to pass

Passed 28 Yea · 25 Nay · 7 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 02205
Republican 28302
Total 282507
% 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

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Subjects

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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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