Minutes — Arizona State Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency (March 25, 2026)

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Minutes of the Arizona State Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency for its meeting on March 25, 2026 at 9:00 A.M., called to order by Chairman Bolick at 9:09 a.m. and adjourned at 1:04 p.m. Without objection, the minutes of March 18, 2026 were approved. HB 2308 received a DO PASS recommendation by a roll call vote of 7-0-0, with Marc Osborn of Delta Dental of Arizona testifying in opposition. Senator Bolick announced that HB 2400, 2697 and 2955 would be "HELD," and HB 4001 as AMENDED received a DO PASS recommendation by a roll call vote of 6-1-0.

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ARIZONA STATE SENATE
57TH LEGISLATURE
SECOND REGULAR SESSION

MINUTES OF COMMITTEE ON
REGULATORY AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY

DATE: March 25, 2026 TIME: 9:00 A.M. ROOM: SHR 109

CHAIRMAN: Senator Shawnna Bolick VICE-CHAIRMAN: Senator Frank Carroll

ANALYST: Jason Theodorou

ATTENDANCE BILLS

Committee Members Pr Ab Ex Bill Number Disposition
Senator Epstein X HB 2072 DPA/SE
Senator Fernandez X HB 2251 DPA
Senator Leach X HB 2279 DP
Senator Ortiz X HB 2308 DP
Senator Payne X HB 2323 DP
Senator Carroll, Vice-Chairman X HB 2342 DPA
Senator Bolick, Chairman X HB 2400 HELD
HB 2408 DPA
HB 2456 DPA/SE
HB 2660 DPA
HB 2697 HELD
HB 2868 DP
HB 2873 DPA/SE
HB 2877 DPA/SE
HB 2910 DISC/HELD
HB 2946 DPA
HB 2955 HELD
HB 2991 DPA/SE
HB 4001 DPA
HB 4010 DP

Members of the public may access a livestream of the meeting here:
https://www.azleg.gov/videoplayer/?clientID=6361162879&eventID=2026031134
Chairman Bolick called the meeting to order at 9:09 a.m. and attendance was noted.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Senator Bolick stated that without objection, the minutes of March 18, 2026 were approved as
distributed.

CONSIDERATION OF BILLS

HB 2308 – dental insurers; dental practice; prohibition – DO PASS

Hayden Darst, Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency Committee Research Intern,
explained HB 2308.

Representative Weninger, bill sponsor, further explained HB 2308.

Marc Osborn, Delta Dental of Arizona, testified in opposition to HB 2308 and answered questions
posed by the Committee.

Ryan Sullivan, Arizona Dental Association, testified in support of HB 2308.

Regina Cobb, Executive Director, Arizona Dental Association, testified in support of HB 2308 and
answered questions posed by the Committee.

Senator Carroll moved that HB 2308 receive a DO PASS recommendation. The
motion CARRIED with a roll call vote of 7-0-0 (Attachment 1).

HB 2400 – motor fuel tax holiday – HELD

HB 2697 – expired opioid antagonists; use – HELD

HB 2955 – gasoline formulations; air quality – HELD

Senator Bolick announced HB 2400, 2697 and 2955 would be HELD.

HB 4001 – alternative nicotine products; regulation. – DO PASS AMENDED

Senator Bolick, amendment sponsor, explained that the 32-page Bolick amendment to HB 4001
dated 03/24/2026 at 5:01 p.m. (Attachment A) came in after the 5 p.m. distribution deadline and without
objection was going to allow it to be offered.

Jason Theodorou, Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency Committee Research Analyst,
explained the 32-page Bolick amendment to HB 4001 dated 03/24/2026 at 5:01 p.m. (Attachment A).

Representative Weninger, bill sponsor, further explained HB 4001 and answered questions posed
by the Committee.

Jobe Dickinson, President, Border Security Alliance, testified in support of HB 4001.

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Brian Hummel, Arizona Director, American Cancer Society, Cancer Action Network, testified in
opposition to HB 4001 and answered questions posed by the Committee.

John Paul Willett, Arizona Innovates, The Harm Reduction Coalition, testified in support of
HB 4001 and answered questions posed by the Committee.

Josh Umar, Executive Director, Arizona Petroleum Marketers Association, testified in support of
HB 4001 and answered questions posed by the Committee.

Tom Dorn, Vapor Technology Association, testified in support of HB 4001.

Senator Carroll moved that HB 4001 receive a DO PASS recommendation.

Senator Carroll moved the 32-page Bolick amendment to HB 4001 dated 03/24/2026
at 5:01 p.m. (Attachment A) be ADOPTED. The motion CARRIED by voice vote.

Senator Carroll moved that HB 4001 as AMENDED receive a DO PASS
recommendation. The motion CARRIED with a roll call vote of 6-1-0 (Attachment 2).

Senators Fernandez, Leach, Payne, Epstein, Carroll and Bolick explained their votes.

HB 2873 – competitive sealed bidding; questions; answers – DO PASS AMENDED/STRIKE EVERYTHING

Jason Theodorou, Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency Committee Research Analyst,
explained the 18-line Bolick strike everything amendment to HB 2873 dated 03/19/2026 at 10:57 a.m.
(Attachment B).

Representative Weninger, bill sponsor, further explained the strike everything amendment and
answered questions posed by the Committee.

Senator Carroll moved that HB 2873 receive a DO PASS recommendation.

Senator Carroll moved the 18-line Bolick strike everything amendment to HB 2873
dated 03/19/2026 at 10:57 a.m. (Attachment B) be ADOPTED. The motion CARRIED
by voice vote.

Senator Carroll moved that HB 2873 as AMENDED receive a DO PASS
recommendation. The motion CARRIED with a roll call vote of 7-0-0 (Attachment 3).

HB 2408 – nursing board; regulatory actions; expungement – DO PASS AMENDED

Jason Theodorou, Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency Committee Research Analyst,
explained HB 2408 and the 20-page Bolick amendment to HB 2408 dated 03/13/2026 at 2:39 p.m.
(Attachment C).

Representative Willoughby, bill sponsor, further explained HB 2408 and answered questions posed
by the Committee.

Shannon Bitza, Associate Director of Education, Arizona State Board of Nursing, testified in
opposition to HB 2408 and answered questions posed by the Committee.

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Lisa Smith, Secretary, Arizona State Board of Nursing, testified in opposition to HB 2408.

Carolyn McCormies, President, Arizona State Board of Nursing, testified in opposition to HB 2408.

Kathryn Busby, Arizona Nurses Association, testified in support of HB 2408 and answered
questions posed by the Committee.

Jerri Ann Morgan, representing self, testified in support of HB 2408 and answered questions posed
by the Committee.

Chelsie Valdez, representing self, testified in support of HB 2408.

Representative Willougby offered closing comments.

Senator Carroll moved that HB 2408 receive a DO PASS recommendation.

Senator Carroll moved the 20-page Bolick amendment to HB 2408 dated 03/13/2026
at 2:39 p.m. (Attachment C) be ADOPTED. The motion CARRIED by voice vote.

Senator Carroll moved that HB 2408 as AMENDED receive a DO PASS
recommendation. The motion CARRIED with a roll call vote of 5-2-0 (Attachment 4).

HB 2342 – homeowners' associations; shade structures – DO PASS AMENDED

Hayden Darst, Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency Committee Research Intern,
explained HB 2342 and the 21-line Bolick amendment to HB 2342 dated 03/24/2026 at 8:55 a.m.
(Attachment D). Mr. Darst answered questions posed by the Committee.

Representative Travers, bill sponsor, further explained HB 2342.

Senator Carroll moved that HB 2342 receive a DO PASS recommendation.

Senator Carroll moved the 21-line Bolick amendment to HB 2342 dated 03/24/2026
at 8:55 a.m. (Attachment D) be ADOPTED. The motion CARRIED by voice vote.

Senator Carroll moved that HB 2342 as AMENDED receive a DO PASS
recommendation. The motion CARRIED with a roll call vote of 7-0-0 (Attachment 5).

HB 2323 – warranties; leased vehicles; lessee; definition – DO PASS

Hayden Darst, Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency Committee Research Intern,
explained HB 2323.

Representative Carter, bill sponsor, further explained HB 2323.

Shalev Amar, Attorney and Owner, Amar Law Group, testified in support of HB 2323.

Deborah Yetman, representing self, testified in support of HB 2323.

Henry Vorderbrudden, Hammer Lemon Law, testified in support of HB 2323.

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Representative Carter offered closing statements.

Senator Carroll moved that HB 2323 receive a DO PASS recommendation. The
motion CARRIED with a roll call vote of 6-0-1 (Attachment 6).

HB 4010 – genetic counselors; board; licensure – DO PASS

Jason Theodorou, Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency Committee Research Analyst,
explained HB 4010.

Representative Pingarelli, bill sponsor, further explained HB 4010.

Madison LaFleur, President, Arizona Genetics Alliance, testified in support of HB 4010.

Kristalyn Brown, Arizona Genetics Alliance, testified in support of HB 4010.

Senator Carroll moved that HB 4010 receive a DO PASS recommendation. The
motion CARRIED with a roll call vote of 7-0-0 (Attachment 7).

HB 2251 – midwives; medication administration; advisory committee – DO PASS AMENDED

Jason Theodorou, Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency Committee Research Analyst,
explained HB 2251 and the 7-page Bolick amendment to HB 2251 dated 03/24/2026 at 2:28 p.m.
(Attachment E).

Amanda Sheinson, Arizona Medical Association, testified as neutral on HB 2251.

Christine Brass-Jones, representing self, testified in support of HB 2251.

Carly Fleege, Legislative Liaison, Arizona Department of Health Services, testified as neutral on
HB 2251.

Brian Bernier, representing self, testified in support of HB 2251 and answered questions posed by
the Committee.

Morgan Burres, Vice President, Arizona Community Birth Coalition, testified in support of
HB 2251.

Senator Carroll moved that HB 2251 receive a DO PASS recommendation.

Senator Carroll moved the 7-page Bolick amendment to HB 2251 dated 03/24/2026
at 2:28 p.m. (Attachment E) be ADOPTED. The motion CARRIED by voice vote.

Senator Carroll moved that HB 2251 as AMENDED receive a DO PASS
recommendation. The motion CARRIED with a roll call vote of 7-0-0 (Attachment 8).

Senator Ortiz explained her vote.

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HB 2877 – timeshare salespersons; licensure – DO PASS AMENDED/STRIKE EVERYTHING

Hayden Darst, Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency Committee Research Intern,
explained the 2-page Bolick strike everything amendment to HB 2877 dated 03/20/2026 at 10:26 a.m.
(Attachment F).

Senator Carroll moved that HB 2877 receive a DO PASS recommendation.

Senator Carroll moved the 2-page Bolick strike everything amendment to HB 2877
dated 03/20/2026 at 10:26 a.m. (Attachment F) be ADOPTED. The motion CARRIED
by voice vote.

Senator Carroll moved that HB 2877 as AMENDED receive a DO PASS
recommendation. The motion CARRIED with a roll call vote of 7-0-0 (Attachment 9).

Senator Epstein explained her vote.

HB 2279 – commercial river outfitters; limited liability – DO PASS

Nicholas Gustoff, Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency Committee Research Assistant Analyst,
explained HB 2279.

John Dillon, Executive Director, Grand Canyon River Outfitters Association, testified in support
of HB 2279 and answered questions posed by the Committee.

Steve Hatch, Owner, Hatch River Expeditions, testified in support of HB 2279.

Senator Carroll moved that HB 2279 receive a DO PASS recommendation. The
motion CARRIED with a roll call vote of 6-0-1 (Attachment 10).

HB 2910 – registrar of contractors; administrative recovery – DISCUSS/HELD
Hayden Darst, Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency Committee Research Intern,
explained the 6-line Bolick strike everything amendment to HB 2910 dated 03/16/2026 at 11:44 a.m.
(Attachment G).
Senator Bolick offered comments.
Bryan Hastings, Operations Director, American Institute of Dental Assisting, testified in support
of the strike everything amendment.
Kaylene Knighton, representing self, testified in support of the strike everything amendment.
Kiara Ortega, representing self, testified in support of the strike everything amendment.
Ryan Sullivan, Arizona Dental Association, testified in opposition to the strike everything
amendment.
Regina Cobb, Arizona Dental Association, testified in opposition to the strike everything amendment
and answered questions posed by the Committee.

Senator Bolick announced that HB 2910 would be HELD.
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HB 2072 – lactation care providers; certification – DO PASS AMENDED/STRIKE EVERYTHING

Hayden Darst, Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency Committee Research Intern,
explained the 8-line Bolick strike everything amendment to HB 2072 dated 03/20/2026 at 8:16 a.m.
(Attachment H).

Senator Bolick, amendment sponsor, further explained the strike everything amendment.

Senator Carroll moved that HB 2072 receive a DO PASS recommendation.

Senator Carroll moved the 8-line Bolick strike everything amendment to HB 2072
dated 03/20/2026 at 8:16 a.m. (Attachment H) be ADOPTED. The motion CARRIED
by voice vote.

Senator Carroll moved that HB 2072 as AMENDED receive a DO PASS
recommendation. The motion CARRIED with a roll call vote of 7-0-0 (Attachment 11).

Senators Ortiz and Epstein explained their votes.

HB 2991 – social media; online content; minors – DO PASS AMENDED/STRIKE EVERYTHING

Jason Theodorou, Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency Committee Research Analyst,
explained the 9-page Bolick strike everything amendment to HB 2991 dated 03/23/2026 at 1:13 p.m.
(Attachment I).

Senator Bolick, amendment sponsor, further explained the strike everything amendment.

Representative Carbone, bill sponsor, further explained the strike everything amendment and
answered questions posed by the Committee.

Jeanne Woodbury, American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona, testified in opposition to the strike
everything amendment.

Kelsey Lundy, Motion Picture Association Inc., testified in opposition to the strike everything
amendment and answered questions posed by the Committee.

Aodhan Downey, Computer and Communications Industry Association, testified in opposition to
the strike everything amendment.

Representative Carbone offered closing comments.

Senator Carroll moved that HB 2991 receive a DO PASS recommendation.

Senator Carroll moved the 9-page Bolick strike everything amendment to HB 2991
dated 03/23/2026 at 1:13 p.m. (Attachment I) be ADOPTED. The motion CARRIED
by voice vote.

Senator Carroll moved that HB 2991 as AMENDED receive a DO PASS
recommendation. The motion CARRIED with a roll call vote of 4-2-1 (Attachment 12).

Senators Epstein and Leach explained their votes.

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HB 2946 – municipalities; counties; development fees – DO PASS AMENDED

Nicholas Gustoff, Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency Committee Research Assistant Analyst,
explained HB 2946 and the 17-page Bolick amendment to HB 2946 dated 03/24/2026 at 12:52 p.m.
(Attachment J).

Representative Powell, bill sponsor, further explained HB 2946.

Jake Hinman, Home Builders Association of Central Arizona, testified in support of HB 2946.

Spencer Kamps, Home Builders Association of Central Arizona, testified in support of HB 2946.

Senator Carroll moved that HB 2946 receive a DO PASS recommendation.

Senator Carroll moved the 17-page Bolick amendment to HB 2946 dated 03/24/2026
at 12:52 p.m. (Attachment J) be ADOPTED. The motion CARRIED by voice vote.

Senator Carroll moved that HB 2946 as AMENDED receive a DO PASS
recommendation. The motion CARRIED with a roll call vote of 5-0-2 (Attachment 13).

Senator Leach explained his vote.

HB 2456 – small modular reactors; zoning; co-location – DO PASS AMENDED/STRIKE
EVERYTHING

Nicholas Gustoff, Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency Committee Research Assistant Analyst,
explained the 5-page Bolick strike everything amendment to HB 2456 dated 03/19/2026 at 8:20 a.m.
(Attachment K).

Representative Wilmeth, bill sponsor, further explained the strike everything amendment and
answered questions posed by the Committee.

David Morris, Americans for Prosperity Arizona, testified in support of the strike everything
amendment.

Sandy Bahr, Director, Sierra Club Grand Canyon Chapter, testified in opposition to the strike
everything amendment and answered questions posed by the Committee.

Jacob Emnett, County Supervisors Association of Arizona, testified in opposition to the strike
everything amendment.

Russell Smoldon, Arizona Municipal Power Users Association, testified in support of the strike
everything amendment and answered questions posed by the Committee.

Senator Carroll moved that HB 2456 receive a DO PASS recommendation.

Senator Carroll moved the 5-page Bolick strike everything amendment to HB 2456
dated 03/19/2026 at 8:20 a.m. (Attachment K) be ADOPTED. The motion CARRIED
by voice vote.

Senator Carroll moved that HB 2456 as AMENDED receive a DO PASS
recommendation. The motion CARRIED with a roll call vote of 4-1-2 (Attachment 14).

Senators Payne and Epstein explained their votes.
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HB 2868 – installation license; insurance; rules – DO PASS

Nicholas Gustoff, Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency Committee Research Assistant Analyst,
explained HB 2868.

Representative Wilmeth, bill sponsor, further explained HB 2868.

Anakaren Lemus, Arizona Department of Housing, testified in support of HB 2868.

Senator Carroll moved that HB 2868 receive a DO PASS recommendation. The
motion CARRIED with a roll call vote of 4-0-3 (Attachment 15).

HB 2660 – health boards; licensure decisions; investigation – DO PASS AMENDED

Nicholas Gustoff, Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency Committee Research Assistant
Analyst, explained HB 2660 and the 15-page Bolick amendment to HB 2660 dated 03/20/2026 at
1:30 p.m. (Attachment L).

Representative Fink, bill sponsor, further explained HB 2660.

Colleen Huber, representing self, testified in support of HB 2660.

Senator Carroll moved that HB 2660 receive a DO PASS recommendation.

Senator Carroll moved the 15-page Bolick amendment to HB 2660 dated 03/20/2026
at 1:30 p.m. (Attachment L) be ADOPTED. The motion CARRIED by voice vote.

Senator Carroll moved that HB 2660 as AMENDED receive a DO PASS
recommendation. The motion CARRIED with a roll call vote of 4-0-3 (Attachment 16).

Attached is a list noting the individuals who registered their positions on the legislation (Attachment M).

Attached are forms noting the individuals who submitted a Speaker slip on the legislation
(Attachment N).

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:04 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,

Jackson Cooper
Committee Secretary

(Audio recordings and attachments are on file in the Secretary of the Senate’s Office/Resource Center, Room 115. Audio
archives are available at http://www.azleg.gov)
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