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AZ HB2700

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Janeen Connolly

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Technology First Study Committee with 15 members appointed by the Senate President and House Speaker, including representatives from the Department of Economic Security, Department of Education, AHCCCS, universities, disability advocacy groups, and individuals who use assistive technology.

  • Requires the committee to study assistive technology issues, analyze emerging technologies, identify potential changes, and determine how to better serve individuals with assistive technology needs.

  • Mandates the committee meet twice per year and submit a report with recommendations to the Governor and legislative leaders by October 1, 2027.

  • Provides expense reimbursement for certain appointed members (advocacy groups, technology users, parent advocates) but no compensation for any committee members.

  • The committee automatically repeals after October 1, 2027.

Legislative Description

Technology study committee; assistive technology

Technology

Last Action

Senate read second time

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules3/11/2026
Appropriations, Transportation and Technology3/5/2026
Rules1/20/2026
Science & Technology1/20/2026

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