HB 2063 Arizona House · 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session

appropriation; independent correctional oversight office.

HB 2063 allocates $1.5 million from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Corrections Oversight Fund, which supports the Independent Correctional Oversight Office. This funding is specifically designated for the office's operations under existing law (Title 41, Chapter 59 of Arizona Revised Statutes), enabling it to conduct oversight activities within the state prison system. The bill does not create new policies or change existing laws - it solely provides financial resources for an already established oversight body. The office, which monitors correctional facilities and conditions, will use these funds for its mandated oversight functions.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Dec 16, 2025 Last action Mar 10, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduced Version House Engrossed Version (02/26/2026) · 2 edits · Feb 26, 2026
MINOR
The bill was updated from its introduced draft to the official House Engrossed version, primarily changing the title page formatting and the descriptive title of the act. The core policy content, including the $1.5 million appropriation and the rules for using those funds, remains exactly the same.
TECHNICAL

The document header was updated to reflect the official 'House Engrossed' status and the correct fiscal year (2026) for the legislature.

The descriptive title of the act was changed from 'Appropriating monies to the corrections oversight fund' to 'Appropriating monies to the corrections oversight fund.' with minor formatting adjustments.

Floor votes · House Feb 26, 2026

How they voted

513
Passed · 6 other
Total votes 60
Feb 26, 2026
D Democratic27
23 Yea 4
85% Yea
R Republican33
28 Yea 3 Nay 2
84% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
12
Key actions
4
Committee
3
Mar 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
DP
upper
Feb 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
PASSED
lower
Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
DP
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
DP
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Walt Blackman
Walt Blackman
RRepublican
AZ
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