HB 2873 Arizona House · 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session

competitive sealed bidding; questions; answers

HB 2873 updates Arizona's state purchasing rules for contracts over $100,000. It requires written question-and-answer sessions for bidders before bids open, mandates two weeks of public notice (via newspaper or online), and strictly limits bid evaluation to criteria explicitly stated in the original request. For contracts under $100,000, it requires state agencies to prioritize small businesses when feasible and prohibits splitting contracts to avoid these rules. These changes apply to all state agencies purchasing goods or services, ensuring clearer processes for contractors and public transparency.

Bill status vetoed 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Feb 2026

House Passage

Jun 2026

Senate Passage

Apr 2026

Vetoed

Jun 2026

Introduced Jan 20, 2026 Vetoed Jun 19, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced Version → House Engrossed Version (02/26/2026) · 3 edits · Apr 21, 2026

MINOR

The bill was formally reclassified from an 'Introduced Version' to a 'House Engrossed Version,' indicating it has passed initial committee review and is ready for the next legislative stage. The text includes minor formatting updates, such as changing the bill title to 'HOUSE BILL 2873' and correcting a typo where 'five per cent percent' was reduced to 'five per cent.' No substantive policy changes, funding adjustments, or new eligibility criteria were identified in the provided text.

TECHNICAL

The bill version status was updated from 'Introduced' to 'House Engrossed,' reflecting its progression in the legislative process.

The bill title was standardized to 'HOUSE BILL 2873' for formal consistency.

A typo in the recycled product preference section was corrected, changing 'five per cent percent' to 'five per cent.'

Floor votes · Senate Apr 21, 2026 · House Feb 26, 2026

How they voted

20–9

Passed · 1 other

Total votes 30

Apr 21, 2026

D Democratic13

4 Yea 8 Nay 1

61% Nay

R Republican17

16 Yea 1 Nay

94% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Jun 19, 2026

Vetoed

Vetoed by Governor

executive

Jun 11, 2026

Lower · Passed

PASSED

lower

Apr 21, 2026

Upper · Passed

PASSED

upper

Apr 20, 2026

Upper · Passed

DPA

upper

Apr 9, 2026

Upper · Passed

DPA

upper

Mar 25, 2026

Upper · Passed

DPA/SE

upper

Feb 26, 2026

Lower · Passed

PASSED

lower

Feb 24, 2026

Lower · Passed

lower

Feb 4, 2026

Lower · Passed

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors