HB 2222 — settlement agreements; report; approval
Last action — Vetoed by Governor
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✓Introduced
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✓Passed House
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✓Passed Senate
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6Enacted
This bill died with 57th Legislature - First Regular Session. It reached “To Executive” 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.
Vetoed by Governor Katie Hobbs (Democratic) on May 12, 2025.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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
234 added · 237 removedPlain-language change summary
In the latest version of House Bill 2222, the title has been streamlined by removing some repetitive references to the bill number and introductory details. This change may seem minor, but it helps simplify the bill's presentation, making it easier for people to understand its purpose related to settlement agreements and reporting requirements. Overall, clearer titles and descriptions can enhance transparency and public engagement in legislative matters.
Senate Engrossed House BillEngrossed settlement agreements;
(v) AGREEMENTS MADE UNDER TITLE 23 RELATED TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
(c) THE PAYOR OF THE SETTLEMENT.
2222 (c)(d) THE PAYORRECIPIENT OF THE SETTLEMENT.PAYMENT.
(d) THE RECIPIENT OF THE PAYMENT.
(v) AGREEMENTS MADE UNDER TITLE 23 RELATED TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
(b) THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF THE SETTLEMENT AND THE SOURCE OF THE MONIES THE COUNTY INTENDS TO USE FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE SETTLEMENT.
2222 (b)(c) THE TOTALPAYOR AMOUNT OF THE SETTLEMENT AND THE SOURCE OF THE MONIES THE COUNTY INTENDS TO USE FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE SETTLEMENT.
(c) THE PAYOR OF THE SETTLEMENT.
In any such action, notwithstanding any other laws to the contrary, the attorney general may undertake, among other things, to render legal services as special counsel or to obtain the legal services of special counsel from any department or agency of the - 3 - H.B.
2222 other things, to render legal services as special counsel or to obtain the legal services of special counsel from any department or agency of the United States, of this state or any other state or any department or agency thereof or any county, city, public corporation or public district in this state or in any other state that has brought or intends to bring a similar action for the recovery of damages or its duly authorized legal representatives in such action.
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2222 D.
Any department or agency of this state authorized by law to maintain a legal division or incur expenses for legal services from funds derived from sources other than the general revenue of the state, or from any special or trust fund, shall pay from such source of revenue or special or trust fund into the general fund of the state, to the extent such funds are available and on a reimbursable basis for warrants drawn, -the 5amount -actually H.B.expended by the department of law within legislative appropriations for such legal division or legal services.
2222- the5 amount- actuallyH.B. expended by the department of law within legislative appropriations for such legal division or legal services.
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(iii ) AGREEMENTS MADE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION TO RESOLVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT CLAIMS MADE AGAINST THIS STATE BY CONTRACTORS OR SUBCONTRACTORS.
2222 (iii)(iv) AGREEMENTS MADE BY THE DEPARTMENTSETTLEMENT OF ADMINISTRATIONA TOCIVIL RESOLVELITIGATION CONSTRUCTIONLAWSUIT CONTRACTINVOLVING CLAIMSPERSONAL MADEINJURY AGAINSTCLAIMS. THIS STATE BY CONTRACTORS OR SUBCONTRACTORS.
(iv) THE SETTLEMENT OF A CIVIL LITIGATION LAWSUIT INVOLVING PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS.
(v) AGREEMENTS MADE UNDER TITLE 23 RELATED TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
View plain text versions (4)
- Engrossed House Engrossed Version pdf
- Engrossed Senate Engrossed Version Current pdf
- SENATE - Judiciary and Elections View text pdf
- Introduced Introduced Version pdf
Action History
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Vetoed by Governor
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Transmit to Governor
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PASSED
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PASSED
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Transmit to House
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PASSED
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DPA
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DPA
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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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DP
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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
- Michael Way · Cosponsor
- Nick Kupper · Cosponsor
- Alexander Kolodin · Cosponsor
- Laurin Hendrix · Cosponsor
- Lupe Diaz · Cosponsor
- Sr. David Marshall · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 87 not signed on · 38 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- David Marshall, Sr. Republican
Co-sponsors (5)
- Michael Way Republican
- Nick Kupper Republican
- Alexander Kolodin Republican
- Laurin Hendrix Republican
- Lupe Diaz Republican
Not signed on (87)
87 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 87 →"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 | 24 | 0 | 3 |
| Republican | 32 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 32 | 24 | 0 | 4 |
| % of votes cast | 53% | 40% | 0% | 7% |
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 | Nay |
| Patty Contreras | Democrat | Nay |
| Quantá Crews | Democrat | Nay |
| Sarah Liguori | Democrat | Nay |
| Seth Blattman | Democrat | Nay |
| Stacey Travers | Democrat | Nay |
| Stephanie Simacek | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Stephanie Stahl Hamilton | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Alexander Kolodin | Republican | Yea |
| Beverly Pingerelli | Republican | Not Voting |
| 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 | Yea |
| Julie Willoughby | Republican | Yea |
| Justin Olson | Republican | Yea |
| Justin Wilmeth | Republican | Yea |
| Khyl Powell | Republican | Yea |
| Laurin Hendrix | Republican | Yea |
| 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 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 0 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 17 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 57% | 40% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (30)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Analise Ortiz | Democrat | Nay |
| Brian Fernandez | Democrat | Nay |
| Catherine Miranda | Democrat | Nay |
| Denise “Mitzi” Epstein | Democrat | Nay |
| Eva Diaz | Democrat | Nay |
| Flavio Bravo | Democrat | Nay |
| Kiana Sears | Democrat | Nay |
| Lauren Kuby | Democrat | Nay |
| Lela Alston | Democrat | Nay |
| Priya Sundareshan | Democrat | Nay |
| Rosanna Gabaldón | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Sally Ann Gonzales | Democrat | Nay |
| Theresa Hatathlie | Democrat | Nay |
| Carine Werner | Republican | Yea |
| David C. Farnsworth | Republican | Yea |
| David Gowan | Republican | Yea |
| Frank Carroll | Republican | Yea |
| Hildy Angius | Republican | Yea |
| J.D. Mesnard | Republican | Yea |
| Jake Hoffman | Republican | Yea |
| Janae Shamp | Republican | Yea |
| John Kavanagh | Republican | Yea |
| Kevin Payne | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Finchem | Republican | Yea |
| Shawnna Bolick | Republican | Yea |
| Thomas "T.J." Shope | Republican | Yea |
| Timothy "Tim" Dunn | Republican | Yea |
| Venden "Vince" Leach | Republican | Yea |
| Warren Petersen | Republican | Yea |
| Wendy Rogers | Republican | Yea |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 5 | 21 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 32 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 37 | 21 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 62% | 35% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (60)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Márquez | Democrat | Nay |
| Alma Hernandez | Democrat | Yea |
| Anna Abeytia | Democrat | Nay |
| Betty J Villegas | Democrat | Nay |
| Brian Garcia | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Cesar Aguilar | Democrat | Nay |
| Christopher Mathis | Democrat | Nay |
| Consuelo Hernandez | Democrat | Yea |
| 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 | Yea |
| Mae Peshlakai | Democrat | Yea |
| Mariana Sandoval | Democrat | Nay |
| Myron Tsosie | Democrat | Yea |
| Nancy Gutierrez | Democrat | Nay |
| Oscar De Los Santos | Democrat | Nay |
| Patty Contreras | Democrat | Nay |
| Quantá Crews | Democrat | Nay |
| Sarah Liguori | Democrat | Nay |
| Seth Blattman | Democrat | Nay |
| 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 | Not Voting |
| James Taylor | Republican | Yea |
| 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 | 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 2222?
- HB 2222 is sponsored by Michael Way (Republican), Nick Kupper (Republican), Alexander Kolodin (Republican), Laurin Hendrix (Republican), Lupe Diaz (Republican), and David Marshall, Sr. (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 2222?
- This bill died with 57th Legislature - First Regular Session. It reached “To Executive” 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 2222?
- Track HB 2222 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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