{"id":7482,"date":"2023-01-30T16:16:21","date_gmt":"2023-01-30T23:16:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/raisingspecialkids.net\/?page_id=7482"},"modified":"2025-02-27T09:42:27","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T16:42:27","slug":"legislative-update","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/raisingspecialkids.net\/es\/resources\/legislative-resources\/legislative-update\/","title":{"rendered":"Legislative Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Arizona Constitution states, \u00abThe sessions of the legislature shall be held annually at the capitol of the state, and shall commence on the second Monday of January of each year.\u00bb<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

January 13, 2025, marked the start of Arizona’s 57th Legislature’s First Regular Session<\/strong>. On that day, Governor Katie Hobbs addressed the joint legislative session and provided her State of the State Address.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here <\/a>for the 2025 Session Timeline<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To find your legislative district and<\/strong> the names of your state senator and representatives, visit the Arizona State Legislature<\/a> <\/strong>website and follow the instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\u00a0Request To Speak (RTS)<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0system is designed to allow the public to register an opinion on bills listed on agendas. You only need to go to the Capitol once physically. After that, you do not have to appear in person to register your opinion.<\/strong> Click here for information on Request to Speak training<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summaries of Arizona’s Last Legislative Session<\/strong>
House of Representatives
<\/a>Senate<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Become a Community Advocate<\/strong> – If your legislators don\u2019t hear from you, they assume you approve of their actions. This is why your voice matters at the Arizona Capitol! Click here<\/a> to learn how you can make that happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

House Bills<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

HB2022 school safety; employee certification; policies<\/a>
HB2055 immunizations; requirements; exemption<\/a>
HB2057 parental rights; medical records<\/a>
HB2058 school immunizations; exemption; adult students<\/a>
HB2062 sex-based terms; laws; rules; regulations<\/a>
HB2074 school safety; proposals; assessments; plans<\/a>
HB2138 AHCCCS; naturopathic physicians
<\/a>HB2158 ADE; high school diplomas; database<\/a>
HB2170 individualized education programs; dyslexia diagnosis
<\/a>HB2174 eligibility determinations; developmental disabilities<\/a>
HB2182 ALTCS; preadmission screening; cognitive impairment<\/a>
HB2226 AHCCCS; applied behavior analysis
<\/a>HB2243 terminally ill individuals; end of life decisions
<\/a>HB2330 disability; voluntary disclosure; licenses
<\/a>HB2348 behavioral health services; insurance coverage<\/a>
HB2359 conversion therapy; funding; prohibitions; minors<\/a>
HB2364 antidiscrimination; employment; housing; public accommodations<\/a>
HB2375 children with disabilities; evaluation; deadline<\/a>
HB2380 rare disease advisory council<\/a>
HB2434 emergency response plans; charter schools<\/a>
HB2452 appropriation; AHCCCS; provider increases
<\/a>HB2491 ALTCS eligibility; psychiatric conditions<\/a>
HB2492 guardianship; court appointments; care placement<\/a>
HB2498 school safety program; mental health<\/a>
HB2540 statewide assessment; accommodations; written form
<\/a>HB2593 preschool; children with disabilities; eligibility<\/a>
HB2643 child care; assistance; eligibility
HB2648 appropriations; child care assistance<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Senate Bills<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

SB1002 pronouns; biological sex; school policies<\/a>
SB1003 public schools; restrooms; reasonable accommodations<\/a>
SB1007 public school tax credit; purposes<\/a>
SB1028 high school graduation; requirements<\/a>
SB1044 secure behavioral health facilities<\/a>
SB1045 secure behavioral health facilities; appropriations
SB1106 public entity liability, sexual offenses<\/a>
SB1136 schools; noncertificated personnel; background investigations<\/a>
SB1137 ESA program; performance review; termination<\/a>
SB1138 school psychologists; school safety program<\/a>
SB1139 ESAs; qualified schools; personnel qualifications<\/a>
SB1247 Arizona teachers academy; community colleges
<\/a>SB1470 graduation; children with disabilities
<\/a>SB1502 literacy endorsement; curricula; special education<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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