Frequently Asked Questions

How does a "dead" bill get revived?

The answer to the question regarding the failure of the bill one day but, at a later time revived is as follows: House Rule 24 (Reconsideration) states that it is in order for any member who voted on the prevailing side of the vote to move for the reconsideration thereof at a time certain not to exceed seven days.

In this case of HB2582 for example, even though the bill failed on Third Read last Thursday, March 9 by a vote of 26-31-3, Representative Gary Pierce, who voted "NO"(on the prevailing side), made a motion, which carried, to reconsider HB 2582 on Monday, March 14, 2006. The bill passed on Reconsideration yesterday by a vote of 35-25-0 and was sent to the Senate.

How can I look up information on a Bill if I know the bill number?

The summary of bill can be located on the legislature's website at www.azleg.gov Type in the bill number (HB 2582 for example) in the upper right hand corner & click on the search button. When the bill number comes up, go to the category for bill summaries & fact sheets & click on the version which indicates as engrossed & passed by the House.