Arizona 57th Legislature - First Regular Session Status: To Executive 1 R cosponsors

HB 2957 — local government; 2025-2026

Last action — Transmit to Governor

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 removed

Plain-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.

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House Engrossed local government;
local government;
2025-2026 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 - HB 2957 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
(TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE) - i - H.B.
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 - HB 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.
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 - H.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.
- 2 - HB 2957 13.
- 2 - H.B.
2957 13.
Provide for the reasonable expenses of burial for deceased indigents as provided in section 36-831 and maintain a permanent register - 3 - HB 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.
Provide for the reasonable expenses of burial for deceased indigents as provided in section 36-831 and maintain a permanent register - 3 - H.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.
- 4 - HB 2957 37.
- 4 - H.B.
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 - HB 2957 on private lands without the consent of the lawful owner or that generate air pollution.
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 - H.B.
2957 on private lands without the consent of the lawful owner or that generate air pollution.
- 6 - HB 2957 52.
- 6 - H.B.
2957 52.
- 7 - HB 2957 59.
- 7 - H.B.
2957 59.
- 8 - HB 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.
- 8 - H.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.
- 9 - HB 2957 2.
- 9 - H.B.
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 - HB 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.
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 - H.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.
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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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  1. Transmit to Governor

  2. Transmit to House

  3. Vetoed by Governor

  4. Senate Second Reading

  5. Senate First Reading

  6. PASSED

  7. PASSED

  8. Transmit to Senate

  9. PASSED

  10. DP

  11. House Second Reading

  12. DP

  13. House First Reading.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 92 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (92)

92 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"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.

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Votes

Passed

Passed 31 Yea · 0 Nay · 29 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 00027
Republican 31002
Total 310029
% 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

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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?
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