HB 2122 — SNAP; work requirement waivers; exemptions
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 May 06, 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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
18 added · 35 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent amendments to House Bill 2122 primarily involve updating a reference to federal law concerning work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This change clarifies how Arizona's laws align with federal guidelines, potentially affecting eligibility and exemptions for individuals participating in the program. This matters because it helps ensure that Arizona's legislation is current and consistent with federal regulations, which can have a direct impact on local communities and those in need of food assistance.
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The bill as proposed to be amended is reprinted as follows:
THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY MAY NOT EXERCISE THIS STATE'S OPTION TO PROVIDE ANY EXEMPTIONS FROM THE WORK REQUIREMENT UNDER 7 UNITED STATES CODE SECTION [2015(o)(6)(E)]2015(o)(6)(F) [2015(o)(6)(F)] UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY STATE LAW.
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- Engrossed House Engrossed Version Current pdf
- Amended HOUSE - Floor Amend to Bill - Willoughby - passed pdf
- Introduced Introduced Version pdf
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The bill prohibits the Department of Economic Security from seeking or applying for work requirement waivers or exemptions for able-bodied adults without dependents unless authorized by state law.
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46-232
THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY MAY NOT SEEK, APPLY FOR, ACCEPT OR RENEW ANY WAIVER OF WORK REQUIREMENT FOR ABLE-BODIED ADULTS WITHOUT DEPENDENTS PURSUANT TO 7 UNITED STATES CODE SECTION 2015(o)(4) UNLESS: 1. IT IS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL LAW. 2. IT IS AUTHORIZED BY STATE LAW.
This establishes a requirement that waivers can only be pursued if mandated or permitted by state law.
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46-232
THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY MAY NOT EXERCISE THIS STATE'S OPTION TO PROVIDE ANY EXEMPTIONS FROM THE WORK REQUIREMENT UNDER 7 UNITED STATES CODE SECTION 2015(o)(6)(F) UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY STATE LAW.
This prohibits granting work requirement exemptions without state law authorization.
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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House Placed on Consent Calendar
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DP
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House Second Reading
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House First Reading.
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Prefiled.
Sponsors
- Janae Shamp · Cosponsor
- Frank Carroll · Cosponsor
- Steve Montenegro · Cosponsor
- Michael Carbone · Cosponsor
- Julie Willoughby · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 88 not signed on · 39 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Julie Willoughby Republican
Co-sponsors (4)
- Janae Shamp Republican
- Frank Carroll Republican
- Steve Montenegro Republican
- Michael Carbone Republican
Not signed on (88)
88 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 88 →"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 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 17 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 57% | 40% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (30)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Analise Ortiz | Democrat | Nay |
| Brian Fernandez | Democrat | Nay |
| Catherine Miranda | Democrat | Nay |
| Denise “Mitzi” Epstein | Democrat | Nay |
| Eva Diaz | Democrat | Nay |
| Flavio Bravo | Democrat | Nay |
| Kiana Sears | Democrat | Nay |
| Lauren Kuby | Democrat | Nay |
| Lela Alston | Democrat | Nay |
| Priya Sundareshan | Democrat | Nay |
| Rosanna Gabaldón | Democrat | Not Voting |
| 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 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 33 | 27 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 55% | 45% | 0% | 0% |
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 | Yea |
| Tony Rivero | Republican | Yea |
| Walt Blackman | Republican | Yea |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors HB 2122?
- HB 2122 is sponsored by Janae Shamp (Republican), Frank Carroll (Republican), Steve Montenegro (Republican), Michael Carbone (Republican), and Julie Willoughby (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 2122?
- 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 2122?
- Track HB 2122 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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