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AZ HB2206

Bill

Status

Vetoed

2/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nickolas Kupper

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Requires the Arizona Department of Economic Security to reduce the SNAP (food stamps) payment error rate to no more than 3% by December 30, 2030

  • Mandates quarterly reports to the legislature beginning in fiscal year 2026-2027 detailing monthly progress on reducing the payment error rate, including strategies and barriers

  • Imposes penalties if the department misses annual interim targets or the final 3% goal, including submission of corrective action plans within 60 days, paying 50% of federal liabilities from department funds, and a 10% reduction in administrative funding for non-compliance

  • Requires the Auditor General to complete a special audit by November 15, 2027 to identify factors contributing to the payment error rate and recommend solutions, which the department must implement within 12 months

  • Contains a delayed repeal provision, with the law expiring on December 31, 2032

Legislative Description

SNAP; error rate; forensic audit

Welfare - Title 46

Last Action

Governor Vetoed

2/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/15/2026
Health and Human Services1/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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