HCR 2015 Arizona House · 57th Legislature - First Regular Session

federal funds; legislative approval

HCR 2015 proposes a constitutional amendment requiring Arizona's legislature to approve all state spending of federal funds. It would mandate legislative authorization for using federal money and establish a joint committee to handle such approvals when the legislature is not in session. This amendment directly affects how Arizona manages federal grants and funding, requiring legislative oversight before spending. The proposal must be approved by voters at the next general election to take effect.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Mar 2025

House Passage

Feb 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Jan 30, 2025 Last action Mar 18, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced Version → House Engrossed Version · 6 edits · Feb 26, 2025

MODERATE

The bill changed from proposing a constitutional amendment to proposing a statutory amendment to Arizona Revised Statutes. It now specifically defines 'noncustodial federal monies' and establishes detailed accounting and appropriation requirements for these funds, with provisions effective January 1, 2027.

Scope change

The bill's scope changed from a broad constitutional amendment regarding federal fund approval to a specific statutory amendment addressing noncustodial federal monies with defined categories and procedures.

DEFINITION

Added specific definition of 'noncustodial federal monies' including block grants, general revenue sharing, and programs with broad spending authority

EXEMPTIONS

Added exemptions for federal monies awarded to universities, emergency and military affairs, and school districts or community colleges

REQUIREMENT

Added requirement for separate accounting of noncustodial federal monies beginning January 1, 2027

Added legislative authority to appropriate noncustodial federal monies with specific purposes

ENFORCEMENT

Changed from constitutional amendment requiring voter approval to statutory measure submitted via referendum

TIMELINE

Established January 1, 2027 as the effective date for new accounting and appropriation requirements

Floor votes · House Feb 26, 2025

How they voted

32–27

Passed · 1 other

Total votes 60

Feb 26, 2025

D Democratic27

27 Nay

100% Nay

R Republican33

32 Yea 1

96% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Committee

Amendments

Mar 18, 2025

Upper · Passed

upper

Feb 26, 2025

Lower · Passed

PASSED

lower

Feb 25, 2025

Lower · Passed

DPA

lower

Feb 19, 2025

Lower · Passed

DPA/SE

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors