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HB 2957 — local government; 2025-2026
Last action — Transmit to 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 June 25, 2025.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
14 added · 15 removedPlain-language change summary
The changes in Bill HB 2957 involve the addition of a reference to "local government; 2025-2026" in the title of the bill. This update clarifies the focus of the bill, emphasizing its relevance to local governments for the specific time period of 2025-2026. This matters because it helps define the scope and application of the bill, making it clearer for lawmakers and the public on what to expect regarding local governance during those years.
REFERENCEHouse TITLE:Engrossed local government;
local2025-2026 government;State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-seventh Legislature First Regular Session HOUSE BILL 2957 AN ACT AMENDING SECTIONS 11-251 AND 41-1279.21, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
2025-2026 State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-seventh Legislature First Regular Session HB 2957 Introduced by Representative Livingston (with permission of Committee on Rules) AN ACT AMENDING SECTIONS 11-251 AND 41-1279.21, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
(TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE) - i - HBH.B. 2957 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
2957 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
Sell at public auction, after thirty days' previous notice given by publication in a newspaper of the county, stating the time and place of the auction, and convey to the highest bidder, for cash or contract of purchase extending not more than ten years after the date of sale and on such terms and for such consideration as the board shall prescribe, any property belonging to the county that the board deems advantageous for the county to sell, or that the board deems unnecessary for use by the county, and shall pay the proceeds of the sale into the county treasury for use of the county, except that personal property need not be sold but may be used - 1 - HBH.B. 2957 as a trade-in on the purchase of personal property when the board deems this disposition of the personal property to be in the best interests of the county.
2957 as a trade-in on the purchase of personal property when the board deems this disposition of the personal property to be in the best interests of the county.
- 2 - HBH.B. 2957 13.
2957 13.
Provide for the reasonable expenses of burial for deceased indigents as provided in section 36-831 and maintain a permanent register - 3 - HBH.B. 2957 of deceased indigents, including name, age and date of death, and when burial occurs, the board shall mark the grave with a permanent marker giving the name, age and date of birth, if known.
2957 of deceased indigents, including name, age and date of death, and when burial occurs, the board shall mark the grave with a permanent marker giving the name, age and date of birth, if known.
- 4 - HBH.B. 2957 37.
2957 37.
Make and enforce necessary ordinances not in conflict with the laws of this state to regulate off-road recreational motor vehicles that are operated within the county on public lands without lawful authority or - 5 - HBH.B. 2957 on private lands without the consent of the lawful owner or that generate air pollution.
2957 on private lands without the consent of the lawful owner or that generate air pollution.
- 6 - HBH.B. 2957 52.
2957 52.
- 7 - HBH.B. 2957 59.
2957 59.
- 8 - HBH.B. 2957 (a) In a place that is in the line of sight of a cashier or in the line of sight from a work station normally continuously occupied during business hours.
2957 (a) In a place that is in the line of sight of a cashier or in the line of sight from a work station normally continuously occupied during business hours.
- 9 - HBH.B. 2957 2.
2957 2.
A COUNTY TREASURER'S OFFICE THAT IS SUBJECT TO A REVIEW PURSUANT TO THIS PARAGRAPH SHALL NOTIFY THE AUDITOR GENERAL IN WRITING WHETHER THE COUNTY TREASURER'S OFFICE AGREES OR - 10 - HBH.B. 2957 DISAGREES WITH THE FINDINGS OF THE REVIEW AND WHETHER THE COUNTY TREASURER'S OFFICE WILL IMPLEMENT THE RECOMMENDATIONS, IMPLEMENT MODIFICATIONS TO THE RECOMMENDATIONS OR REFUSE TO IMPLEMENT THE RECOMMENDATIONS.
2957 DISAGREES WITH THE FINDINGS OF THE REVIEW AND WHETHER THE COUNTY TREASURER'S OFFICE WILL IMPLEMENT THE RECOMMENDATIONS, IMPLEMENT MODIFICATIONS TO THE RECOMMENDATIONS OR REFUSE TO IMPLEMENT THE RECOMMENDATIONS.
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- Engrossed House Engrossed Version Current pdf
- Introduced Introduced Version pdf
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The bill amends the powers of county boards of supervisors regarding budgeting for foster care and adopting standards for outdoor lighting.
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Section 11-251
Budget for funds for foster home care during the school week for children with intellectual disabilities and children with other disabilities who reside within the county and attend a school for students with disabilities in a city or town within the county.
Adds a new power for county boards to budget for foster home care for children with disabilities.
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Section 11-251
Adopt and enforce standards for shielding and filtration of commercial or public outdoor portable or permanent light fixtures in proximity to astronomical or meteorological laboratories.
Adds a new power for county boards to adopt and enforce lighting standards near laboratories.
Action History
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Transmit to Governor
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Transmit to House
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Vetoed by Governor
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Senate Second Reading
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Senate First Reading
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PASSED
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PASSED
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Transmit to Senate
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PASSED
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DP
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House Second Reading
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DP
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House First Reading.
Sponsors
- David Livingston · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 92 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- David Livingston Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (92)
92 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 92 →"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
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| Republican | 31 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 31 | 0 | 0 | 29 |
| % of votes cast | 52% | 0% | 0% | 48% |
How each member voted (60)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Márquez | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Alma Hernandez | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Anna Abeytia | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Betty J Villegas | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Brian Garcia | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Cesar Aguilar | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Christopher Mathis | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Consuelo Hernandez | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Elda Luna-Nájera | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Janeen Connolly | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Junelle Cavero | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Kevin Volk | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Lorena Austin | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Lupe Contreras | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Lydia Hernandez | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Mae Peshlakai | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Mariana Sandoval | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Myron Tsosie | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Nancy Gutierrez | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Oscar De Los Santos | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Patty Contreras | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Quantá Crews | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Sarah Liguori | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Seth Blattman | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Stacey Travers | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Stephanie Simacek | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Stephanie Stahl Hamilton | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Alexander Kolodin | Republican | Yea |
| Beverly Pingerelli | Republican | Yea |
| Chris Lopez | Republican | Not Voting |
| 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 | Not Voting |
| 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 2957?
- HB 2957 is sponsored by David Livingston (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 2957?
- 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 2957?
- Track HB 2957 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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