Arizona 57th Legislature - First Regular Session Status: Passed House 1 D cosponsors

HB 2883 — technical correction; school district boards

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What changed in the latest version

43 added · 15 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendments to HB 2883 change the focus of the bill significantly. Instead of just mentioning the capacity of school district governing boards to sue and hold property, the bill now requires the Department of Education to create a comprehensive training program for these board members. This training will cover important topics such as school finance, budget development, and ethical responsibilities, ensuring that board members are well-prepared to manage their districts effectively. These changes matter because they aim to enhance the governance and accountability of school districts, ultimately benefiting education in Arizona.

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Fifty-seventh Legislature Education First Regular Session H.B.
Fifty-seventh Legislature First Regular Session COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AMENDMENTS TO H.B.
2883 PROPOSED HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AMENDMENTS TO H.B.
2883 (Reference to printed bill) Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert:
2883 (Reference to proposed GRESS s/e amendment dated:
"Section 1.
2/14/25;
Title 15, chapter 3, article 3, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 15-349, to read:
12:09pm) Page 2, between lines 3 and 4, insert:
15-349.
"C.
Governing board members;
biennial training requirements A.
IN CONSULTATION WITH THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL, THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL DEVELOP A TRAINING PROGRAM FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD MEMBERS THAT INCLUDES INSTRUCTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
1.
SCHOOL DISTRICT GOVERNANCE.
2.
PUBLIC SCHOOL FINANCE.
3.
COMPLIANCE WITH THE UNIFORM SYSTEM OF FINANCIAL RECORDS PRESCRIBED BY THE AUDITOR GENERAL PURSUANT TO SECTION 15-271.
4.
HOW TO DEVELOP AND REVISE A SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET.
5.
AUDIT REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES.
6.
HOW TO PREPARE THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT REQUIRED BY SECTION 15-904.
7.
BEST PRACTICES RELATED TO INTERNAL CONTROLS.
8.
REPORTS AND RESOURCES THAT ARE PROVIDED BY THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL.
9.
THE FIDUCIARY DUTIES OF SCHOOL DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD MEMBERS.
10.
ANY OTHER TOPICS DETERMINED BY THE DEPARTMENT.
House Amendments to H.B.
2883 B.
EACH GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER OF EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT IN THIS STATE SHALL COMPLETE THE TRAINING DEVELOPED PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION A OF THIS SECTION AT LEAST ONCE IN EVERY TWO-YEAR PERIOD.
C.
THE SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL PAY FOR ANY COSTS INCURRED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE THE TRAINING DEVELOPED PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION A OF THIS SECTION." Amend title to conform MATT GRESS 2883GRESS.docx 02/17/2025 03:13 PM H:
THE SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL PAY FOR ANY COSTS INCURRED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE THE TRAINING DEVELOPED PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION A OF THIS SECTION." Amend title to conform And, as so amended, it do pass MATT GRESS CHAIRMAN 2883EDUCATION.docx 02/18/2025 07:43 PM H:
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How this bill changes current law

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The bill clarifies the governing board's authority to sue and hold property by changing 'shall' to 'may'.

  • 15-326

    shall → MAY

    This change allows the governing board the option, rather than a requirement, to sue and hold property.

Action History

  1. DPA

  2. PASSED

  3. PASSED

  4. FAILED

  5. DPA

  6. PASSED

  7. DPA

  8. House Second Reading

  9. DPA/SE

  10. House First Reading.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 92 not signed on · 35 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (92)

92 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

failed to pass

Failed 21 Yea · 35 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 42102
Republican 171402
Total 213504
% of votes cast 35%58%0%7%
How each member voted (60)
Member Party Vote
Aaron Márquez Democrat Nay
Alma Hernandez Democrat Not Voting
Anna Abeytia Democrat Nay
Betty J Villegas Democrat Nay
Brian Garcia Democrat Nay
Cesar Aguilar Democrat Nay
Christopher Mathis Democrat Nay
Consuelo Hernandez Democrat Yea
Elda Luna-Nájera Democrat Yea
Janeen Connolly Democrat Nay
Junelle Cavero Democrat Nay
Kevin Volk Democrat Yea
Lorena Austin Democrat Nay
Lupe Contreras Democrat Nay
Lydia Hernandez Democrat Yea
Mae Peshlakai Democrat Nay
Mariana Sandoval Democrat Nay
Myron Tsosie Democrat Not Voting
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 Nay
Beverly Pingerelli Republican Nay
Chris Lopez Republican Yea
David Livingston Republican Yea
David Marshall, Sr. Republican Yea
Gail Griffin Republican Yea
James Taylor Republican Yea
Jeff Weninger Republican Nay
John Gillette Republican Yea
Joseph Chaplik Republican Not Voting
Julie Willoughby Republican Yea
Justin Olson Republican Nay
Justin Wilmeth Republican Yea
Khyl Powell Republican Nay
Laurin Hendrix Republican Nay
Leo Biasiucci Republican Nay
Lisa Fink Republican Yea
Lupe Diaz Republican Yea
Matt Gress Republican Nay
Michael Carbone Republican Yea
Michael Way Republican Nay
Michele Peña Republican Yea
Neal Carter Republican Nay
Nick Kupper Republican Nay
Pamela Carter Republican Yea
Quang H Nguyen Republican Nay
Rachel Keshel Republican Yea
Ralph Heap Republican Not Voting
Selina Bliss Republican Nay
Steve Montenegro Republican Yea
Teresa Martinez Republican Nay
Tony Rivero Republican Yea
Walt Blackman Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2883?
HB 2883 is sponsored by Lydia Hernandez (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 2883?
This bill died with 57th Legislature - First 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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