Arizona 57th Legislature - First Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 1 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 2616 — public service scholarship fund

Last action — DPA

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 57th Legislature - First Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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

50 added · 54 removed

Plain-language change summary

The legislative amendment to Bill HB 2616 has introduced a requirement for scholarship applicants to complete a term of service in a federally supported national service program, which is aimed at improving lives and encouraging civic engagement. Additionally, the bill specifies that scholarships will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. This change is significant because it emphasizes community service as a criterion for receiving financial assistance for education, potentially fostering greater civic involvement among students.

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Fifty-seventh Legislature Appropriations First Regular Session H.B.
Fifty-seventh Legislature Education First Regular Session H.B.
[SUBJECT TO LEGISLATIVE APPROPRIATION,] USE [UP TO $500,000 PER YEAR OF] THE MONIES IN THE FUND TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS WHO MEET ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
USE THE MONIES IN THE FUND TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS WHO MEET ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
[FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SUBDIVISION, EACH APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE THAT THE APPLICANT COMPLETED ALL SERVICE HOURS FOR THE PROGRAM IN THIS STATE.] (b) SUBSEQUENTLY RECEIVE A FEDERAL POSTSERVICE EDUCATION AWARD.
(b) SUBSEQUENTLY RECEIVE A FEDERAL POSTSERVICE EDUCATION AWARD.
[(d) ARE CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES.
[(d) GRADUATE FROM A HIGH SCHOOL IN THIS STATE.] 2.
(e) GRADUATE FROM A HIGH SCHOOL IN THIS STATE.] 2.
House Amendments to H.B.
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EACH RECIPIENT'S SCHOLARSHIP SHALL BE IN AN AMOUNT THAT IS EQUAL TO THE RECIPIENT'S FEDERAL POSTSERVICE EDUCATION AWARD.
EACH RECIPIENT'S SCHOLARSHIP SHALL BE IN AN AMOUNT THAT IS EQUAL TO THE RECIPIENT'S FEDERAL POSTSERVICE EDUCATION AWARD[, EXCEPT THAT THE SCHOLARSHIP MAY NOT EXCEED $2,500 PER YEAR].
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House Amendments to H.B.
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public service scholarship fund The sum of [$_____] [$500,000] is appropriated from the state general fund in fiscal year 2025-2026 to the public service scholarship fund established by section 15-1706, Arizona Revised Statutes, as added by this act, and is appropriated from the public service scholarship fund to the Arizona board of regents.
public service scholarship fund The sum of $_____ is appropriated from the state general fund in fiscal year 2025-2026 to the public service scholarship fund established by section 15-1706, Arizona Revised Statutes, as added by this act, and is appropriated from the public service scholarship fund to the Arizona board of regents.
Enroll and engross to conform Amend title to conform DAVID LIVINGSTON 2616LIVINGSTON.docx 02/21/2025 04:41 PM C:
Enroll and engross to conform Amend title to conform MATT GRESS 2616GRESS.docx 02/10/2025 09:33 AM H:
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Action History

  1. DPA

  2. House Second Reading

  3. House First Reading.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2616?
HB 2616 is sponsored by Matt Gress (Republican) and Aaron Márquez (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 2616?
This bill died with 57th Legislature - First Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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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