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Introduced
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
Bill Summary
AN ACT Repealing section 41-3026.21, Arizona Revised Statutes; amending title 41, chapter 27, article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 41-3034.21; relating to the department of economic security.
AI Summary
This bill repeals an existing law related to the Department of Economic Security (DES) and establishes a new provision that sets a termination date for the DES on July 1, 2034, with the relevant laws scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2035; the bill also states the legislature's intent to continue the DES to provide essential social services, welfare programs, vocational rehabilitation, employment services, and developmental disability programs, and importantly, the changes made by this bill will apply retroactively to July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (9)
Patty Contreras (D)*,
Seth Blattman (D),
Junelle Cavero (D),
Janeen Connolly (D),
Brian Garcia (D),
Nancy Gutierrez (D),
Sarah Liguori (D),
Mariana Sandoval (D),
Stephanie Simacek (D),
Last Action
House read second time (on 02/12/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85585 |
| BillText | https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2r/bills/hb4065p.htm |
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