HB 2060 — state sovereign authority; elections
Last action — Vetoed by Governor
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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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5To Executive
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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 April 15, 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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
21 added · 34 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent amendments to HB 2060 streamline the qualifications for voting in federal elections in Arizona by removing specific references to voter registration processes, proof of citizenship, and residency requirements. The bill now simply states that federal election qualifications will align with the established state election statutes for all state and local offices. This change is significant because it simplifies the language and may lead to more uniformity in how elections are conducted across different levels of government, potentially making it easier for voters to understand the requirements.
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The bill as proposed to be amended is reprinted as follows:
federal offices PURSUANT TO THE SOVEREIGN AUTHORITY OF THIS STATE[,STATE, ARTICLE I, SECTION 2, CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES,]STATES, AND ARTICLE II, SECTION 3, CONSTITUTION OF ARIZONA, [ALL]THE [THE QUALIFICATION TO VOTE IN]IN ELECTIONS THAT ARE HELD IN THIS STATE FOR FEDERAL OFFICES SHALL BE [CONDUCTED] AS PRESCRIBED BY THE ELECTION STATUTES OF THIS STATE [ANDFOR IN THE SAME MANNER AS] [FOR] ELECTIONS THAT ARE HELD IN THIS STATE FOR STATE AND LOCAL OFFICERS, [INCLUDING THE STATUTES REGARDING VOTER REGISTRATION, PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP, PROOF OF RESIDENCY AND PROOF OF IDENTIFICATION FOR REGISTRATION AND VOTING] [, INCLUDING QUALIFICATIONS REGARDING CITIZENSHIP AND RESIDENCY].RESIDENCY.
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- Engrossed House Engrossed Version Current pdf
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- HOUSE - Federalism, Military Affairs & 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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Transmit to House
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PASSED
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DP
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DP
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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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DPA
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DPA
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House Second Reading
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House First Reading.
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Prefiled.
Sponsors
- Michael Way · Cosponsor
- Khyl Powell · Cosponsor
- Rachel Keshel · Cosponsor
- Lisa Fink · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 89 not signed on · 38 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Lisa Fink Republican
Co-sponsors (3)
- Michael Way Republican
- Khyl Powell Republican
- Rachel Keshel Republican
Not signed on (89)
89 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 89 →"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 | 11 | 0 | 2 |
| Republican | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 17 | 11 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 57% | 37% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (30)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Analise Ortiz | Democrat | Nay |
| Brian Fernandez | Democrat | Nay |
| Catherine Miranda | Democrat | Nay |
| Denise “Mitzi” Epstein | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Eva Diaz | Democrat | Nay |
| Flavio Bravo | Democrat | Nay |
| Kiana Sears | Democrat | Nay |
| Lauren Kuby | Democrat | Nay |
| Lela Alston | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Priya Sundareshan | Democrat | Nay |
| Rosanna Gabaldón | Democrat | Nay |
| 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 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 32 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 32 | 27 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 53% | 45% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (60)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| 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 | Nay |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | Not Voting |
| Tony Rivero | Republican | Yea |
| Walt Blackman | Republican | Yea |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors HB 2060?
- HB 2060 is sponsored by Michael Way (Republican), Khyl Powell (Republican), Rachel Keshel (Republican), and Lisa Fink (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 2060?
- 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 2060?
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