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HB 2768

appropriation; university of Arizona; safety

57th Legislature - First Regular Session Introduced by Consuelo Hernandez and 7 co-sponsors

Withdrawn Arizona bill would have appropriated state funds to University of Arizona for unspecified campus safety improvements before legislature.

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Bill Summary · HB 2768

Legislative bill overview

HB 2768 is an appropriations bill that would allocate state funding to the University of Arizona specifically for safety-related initiatives. The bill was introduced with bipartisan sponsorship but was withdrawn on February 12, 2025, before advancing beyond the second reading stage.

Why is this important

University safety funding affects student security, campus operations, and institutional capacity to respond to emergencies and threats. Appropriations bills determine how taxpayer dollars support public higher education institutions and can influence the university's ability to implement safety protocols, infrastructure improvements, or personnel expansion.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding amount and specificity: The bill text doesn't specify the dollar amount or which safety measures would be prioritized (security personnel, technology systems, facility upgrades, mental health services, etc.)
  • University autonomy vs. legislative oversight: Questions about whether the legislature should direct funding to specific purposes or allow the university discretion in safety spending
  • Competing priorities: Whether this funding represents new appropriations or reallocation from other university needs, and whether it addresses the most critical safety gaps

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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