Arizona HB4161: higher education; 2026-2027

What the bill says

An act amending sections 15-1626 and 15-1650.06, Arizona Revised Statutes; appropriating monies; relating to higher education.

From the chaptered text, June 15, 2026:

AN ACT amending sections 15-1626 and 15-1650.06, Arizona Revised Statutes; appropriating monies; relating to higher education. (TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE) Section 1. Section 15-1626, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to definition A. The Arizona board of regents shall: 1. Have and exercise the powers necessary for the effective governance and administration of the institutions under the board's control. To that end, the board may adopt, and authorize each university to adopt, regulations, policies, rules or measures as are deemed necessary and may delegate in writing to the board's committees, to university presidents, or the presidents' designees, or to other entities under the board's control, any part of the board's authority for the administration to administer and governance of govern those institutions, including those powers enumerated in section 15-1625, subsection B, paragraphs 2 and 4, paragraphs 3, 4, 8, 9, 11, and 22 of this subsection and subsection B of this section. The board may rescind any delegation of authority may be rescinded by the board at any time in whole or in part. 2. Appoint and employ and determine the compensation of presidents with the power and authority and for the purposes in connection with the operation of the institutions as the board deems necessary. 3. Appoint and employ and determine the compensation of vice presidents, deans, …

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Sponsors

• David Livingston (R, HD-028) · primary sponsor
• Michael Carbone (R, HD-025)
• Neal Carter (R, HD-015)
• Steve Montenegro (R, HD-029)
• Julie Willoughby (R, HD-013)

Latest actions

1. June 13, 2026: Chapter 133
2. June 13, 2026: Governor Signed
3. June 11, 2026: Senate third reading passed (23 votes)
4. June 11, 2026: House third reading passed (45 votes)
5. June 11, 2026: House Committee of the Whole
6. June 11, 2026: Transmitted to Senate
7. June 11, 2026: Transmitted to House
8. June 11, 2026: Senate read first time
9. June 11, 2026: Transmitted to Governor
10. June 11, 2026: Passed

Votes

• THIRD Passed (June 11, 2026): 45 yea, 12 nay, passed
• THIRD Passed (June 11, 2026): 23 yea, 5 nay, passed
• RULES C&P (June 10, 2026): 8 yea, 0 nay, passed
• APPROP DP (June 10, 2026): 15 yea, 1 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB4161?

HB4161 is a bill in the Arizona Legislature (Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)): higher education; 2026-2027.

What does HB4161 do?

In its own words: An act amending sections 15-1626 and 15-1650.06, Arizona Revised Statutes; appropriating monies; relating to higher education.

What is the status of HB4161?

Chaptered as of June 13, 2026. Latest action: Chapter 133 (June 13, 2026).

Who sponsored HB4161?

David Livingston (R, HD-028), with 4 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB4161?

On the Arizona Legislature website: https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85751/?SessionId=130