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ArizonaHB 4161Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular SessionHouseWALLET

higher education; 2026-2027

Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable

Signed by Governor

2026-2027abor (see also: arizona board of regents)arizona board of regents (abor)arizona veterinary loan assistance programcommunity college districtseducation - title 15financial aid trust fundhigher educationrequired state matchstate aid for science, technology, engineering and mathematics and workforce programsstem (see also: science, technology, engineering and mathematics)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

More loan help for Arizona veterinarians

Veterinarians with a degree earned after January 1, 2023, can receive up to $200,000 toward their veterinary school loans, limited to their outstanding loan balance. They must pass the required licensing exam and work full time in Arizona for four years. At least two years must be in a designated agricultural shortage area or at a qualifying nonprofit, county, or municipal shelter. One-fourth of the award is paid after each year of service. Awards are first come, first served and depend on available funds and legislative appropriations.

More operating funds for university leaders

The Arizona Board of Regents can keep up to $5 million each year from university funds to support its operations, unless the Legislature approves more. By November 1, the board must report how much it kept, its spending plan, and its prior-year spending.

State aid supports community colleges

For fiscal year 2026–2027, state aid for Arizona community college operations and science, technology, engineering, math, and workforce programs follows amounts in the general budget act. The provisions do not give a total dollar amount or promise direct payments to students.

Less state matching for student aid

For fiscal year 2026–2027, each dollar raised through a student registration-fee surcharge may be matched with less than $2 in state money for the financial aid trust fund. The law does not state the total funding or how much aid any student receives.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

  • David Livingston

    Republican • House

  • Julie Willoughby

    Republican • House

  • Michael Carbone

    Republican • House

  • Neal Carter

    Republican • House

  • Steve Montenegro

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 46 • No: 6

Senate vote • 6/11/2026

Third Reading: Passed

Yes: 23 • No: 5

House vote • 6/10/2026

Rules: C&P

Yes: 8 • No: 0

House vote • 6/10/2026

Appropriations: DP

Yes: 15 • No: 1 • Other: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor

    6/13/2026Governor

  2. Senate First Reading

    6/11/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading: Passed

    6/11/2026Senate

  4. Miscellaneous Motion: Passed

    6/11/2026Senate

  5. Third Reading: Passed

    6/11/2026House

  6. Committee of the Whole: do pass

    6/11/2026House

  7. House Second Reading

    6/10/2026House

  8. Rules: C&P

    6/10/2026House

  9. Appropriations: DP

    6/10/2026House

  10. House First Reading

    6/9/2026House

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