Arizona House convenes for short Jan. 22 session, issues proclamations and lists wide slate of first‑read bills
January 22, 2026 | 2026 Legislature Arizona, Arizona
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The Arizona House of Representatives convened Jan. 22, 2026, in a short session that featured ceremonial recognitions, guest introductions and the first reading of a broad set of bills before adjourning until Jan. 26.
Representative Cesar Aguilar read a formal declaration naming Jan. 22, 2026, West Valley Regional Chamber Day, thanking the organization for its regional work and inviting members to join the recognition. "I do hereby extend this profound gratitude to the West Valley Regional Chamber," Aguilar said during the reading of the declaration.
Representative Selena Bliss sponsored a legislative proclamation recognizing January as National Blood Donor Month in Arizona and highlighted Vitalant’s role supplying blood to hospitals statewide. "I was an ER nurse for most of my career. I've administered countless units of blood that in a life‑saving endeavor," Bliss said, introducing TJ Mitchell from Vitalant, who was invited to the floor.
Members also welcomed guests from Habitat for Humanity, including CEO Todd Rogers, and participants from Special Olympics Arizona; members noted a Habitat build event scheduled for the following morning and described Special Olympics' long service in the state.
On procedure, the clerk recorded attendance at 56 present, 0 absent and 4 excused. The clerk and presiding officer conducted first readings of a large slate of bills across committees — including measures touching elections, education, commerce, artificial intelligence and health and human services — and announced committee schedules and referrals. The session record shows bill numbers and primary committee assignments were read into the journal; no floor debate or final votes on those bills occurred during this sitting.
Representative Marquez announced a Veterans Caucus lunch and introduced veterans and a Department of Defense visitor who will brief the caucus on policies to support military families at installations in Arizona.
A motion to adjourn was moved and put to a voice vote; the presiding officer ordered the House adjourned until 1:15 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. The clerk's entries show committee reports and first‑read bills will be entered in the journal and appear on the House calendar for future consideration.
The session record contains extensive first readings and committee referral information; members and staff will address those items in committee hearings scheduled on subsequent days.
Representative Cesar Aguilar read a formal declaration naming Jan. 22, 2026, West Valley Regional Chamber Day, thanking the organization for its regional work and inviting members to join the recognition. "I do hereby extend this profound gratitude to the West Valley Regional Chamber," Aguilar said during the reading of the declaration.
Representative Selena Bliss sponsored a legislative proclamation recognizing January as National Blood Donor Month in Arizona and highlighted Vitalant’s role supplying blood to hospitals statewide. "I was an ER nurse for most of my career. I've administered countless units of blood that in a life‑saving endeavor," Bliss said, introducing TJ Mitchell from Vitalant, who was invited to the floor.
Members also welcomed guests from Habitat for Humanity, including CEO Todd Rogers, and participants from Special Olympics Arizona; members noted a Habitat build event scheduled for the following morning and described Special Olympics' long service in the state.
On procedure, the clerk recorded attendance at 56 present, 0 absent and 4 excused. The clerk and presiding officer conducted first readings of a large slate of bills across committees — including measures touching elections, education, commerce, artificial intelligence and health and human services — and announced committee schedules and referrals. The session record shows bill numbers and primary committee assignments were read into the journal; no floor debate or final votes on those bills occurred during this sitting.
Representative Marquez announced a Veterans Caucus lunch and introduced veterans and a Department of Defense visitor who will brief the caucus on policies to support military families at installations in Arizona.
A motion to adjourn was moved and put to a voice vote; the presiding officer ordered the House adjourned until 1:15 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. The clerk's entries show committee reports and first‑read bills will be entered in the journal and appear on the House calendar for future consideration.
The session record contains extensive first readings and committee referral information; members and staff will address those items in committee hearings scheduled on subsequent days.
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