Bill

HB 2221

law enforcement; defunding; prohibition

57th Legislature - First Regular Session Introduced by Walt Blackman and 6 co-sponsors

HB 2221 prohibited Arizona municipalities from reducing law enforcement budgets below baseline levels without legislative approval, but was vetoed by the Governor on May 12, 2025.

Vetoed by Governor

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Versions

House Engrossed Version www.azleg.gov

SENATE - Hoffman flr amend (ref Bill) adopted apps.azleg.gov

Introduced Version www.azleg.gov

Senate Engrossed Version www.azleg.gov

Bill text & amendments

SENATE FACT SHEET: 03/03/2025 GOV SENATE FACT SHEET: 05/15/2025 GOV As Vetoed HOUSE SUMMARY: 05/21/2025 Senate Engrossed Senate COW 04/24 - Hoffman flr amend (ref Bill) Governor's Letter HOUSE SUMMARY: 02/16/2025 House Engrossed FISCAL NOTE: As Introduced Senate COW 04/24 - Kavanagh flr amend (ref Bill) HOUSE SUMMARY: 01/23/2025 Public Safety & Law Enforcement SENATE FACT SHEET: 04/29/2025 GOV As Passed COW HOUSE SUMMARY: 02/03/2025 Caucus & COW HOUSE SUMMARY: 05/21/2025 Vetoed

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