HB 4065
DES; continuation
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Bill overview
This bill extends the existence of the Department of Economic Security (DES) in Arizona. It formally repeals a specific section of the Arizona Revised Statutes related to DES, while simultaneously establishing a termination date for the department. The bill also clarifies the legislature’s intent to continue DES’s core functions, including social services and vocational rehabilitation, until July 1, 2034.
Key provisions
- Repeals section 41-3026.21 of the Arizona Revised Statutes.
- Adds section 41-3034.21, specifying the termination date of DES as July 1, 2034.
- Repeals Title 41, chapter 14 and section 41-3034.21 on January 1, 2035.
- Continues DES’s responsibilities as outlined in Arizona Revised Statutes, section 41-2955, subsection B.
Who is affected
- Department of Economic Security (DES)
- Individuals receiving social services and welfare programs
- Individuals participating in vocational rehabilitation and employment services
- Individuals with developmental disabilities
Notable changes
- Establishes a definite end date (July 1, 2034) for the Department of Economic Security.
- Defines a subsequent repeal date (January 1, 2035) for related statutes.
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| REFERENCE TITLE: DES; continuation |
| State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-seventh Legislature Second Regular Session 2026 |
| HB 4065 |
| Introduced by Representatives Contreras P: Blattman, Cavero, Connolly, Garcia, Gutierrez, Liguori, Sandoval, Simacek |
AN ACT
Repealing section 41-3026.21, Arizona Revised Statutes; amending title 41, chapter 27, article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 41-3034.21; relating to the department of economic security.
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Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
Section 1. Repeal
Section 41-3026.21, Arizona Revised Statutes, is repealed.
Sec. 2. Title 41, chapter 27, article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 41-3034.21, to read:
START_STATUTE41-3034.21. Department of economic security; termination July 1, 2034
A. The department of economic security terminates on July 1, 2034.
B. Title 41, chapter 14 and this section are repealed on January 1, 2035.END_STATUTE
Sec. 3. Purpose
Pursuant to section 41-2955, subsection B, Arizona Revised Statutes, the legislature continues the department of economic security to provide social services, welfare programs, vocational rehabilitation and employment services and developmental disability programs.
Sec. 4. Retroactivity
Sections 1 and 2 of this act apply retroactively to from and after July 1, 2026.