The Arizona House considered a block of Senate bills in the Committee of the Whole and on third reading during today's floor session. Several measures passed and were sent back to the Senate; one failed. Key outcomes:
- SB10-21 (amendments to health profession regulatory boards): Failed on third reading by a recorded vote of 22 ayes and 35 nays (with 2 not voting and 1 vacant).
- SB12-15 (workers' compensation amendments): Passed on third reading by 53 ayes, 4 nays, 2 not voting and 1 vacant; the clerk was instructed to convey the bill to the Senate.
- SB13-45 (regulatory provisions for health care institutions): Passed on third reading by 44 ayes, 13 nays, 2 not voting and 1 vacant; one member explained his vote, noting a regulatory provision not highlighted on the bill summary.
- SB14-56 (transportation—authorized third parties): Passed on third reading by 38 ayes, 19 nays, 2 not voting and 1 vacant.
- SB14-93 (law enforcement terminations): Passed on third reading by voice/recorded vote of 57 ayes, 0 nays and 1 vacant.
Committee recommendations and other actions:
- The Committee of the Whole recommended that SB10-57, SB11-71 (as amended), SB14-24 (as amended) and SB15-15 (as amended) receive do-pass or related committee actions; SB11-78 was retained on the calendar and SB10-57 was placed on third reading as noted in the committee report.
- An additional Committee of the Whole considered SB15-52 and recommended it do pass as amended after a last-minute word-change floor amendment.
Attendance and procedural notes: The clerk recorded attendance at 48 present, 10 absent, 1 excused and 1 vacant. The House adjourned to 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2026, and a joint appropriations committee hearing on the budget was announced for 10 a.m. tomorrow in Hearing Room 1.
What this means: Measures that passed will be conveyed to the Senate for further action; measures that failed or were retained may be reconsidered or amended later. Votes and committee recommendations shape the next steps on each measure.