HCR 2041
tuition rates; students; citizenship; requirements
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Bill overview
This resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to ensure that Arizona universities and community colleges do not charge U.S. citizens tuition rates higher than those charged to non-citizens. It aims to equalize tuition costs based on citizenship status. The measure would be put to a vote of the people of Arizona. This would affect students, universities, and the state’s higher education system.
Key provisions
- Universities and community colleges cannot charge U.S. citizens higher tuition rates.
- ‘Tuition’ is defined as tuition and mandatory fees.
- The measure requires voter approval via a referendum.
- The Secretary of State is responsible for submitting the proposition to voters.
- The amendment targets Arizona Board of Regents universities and community colleges.
Who is affected
- Students (U.S. citizens and non-citizens)
- Arizona Universities (under the Arizona Board of Regents)
- Arizona Community Colleges
- U.S. Citizens
- Non-citizens
Notable changes
- Creates a distinction in tuition rates based on citizenship status.
- Establishes a constitutional requirement for equal tuition rates.
- Requires voter approval to implement the change.
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| REFERENCE TITLE: tuition rates; students; citizenship; requirements |
| State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-seventh Legislature Second Regular Session 2026 |
| HCR 2041 |
| Introduced by Representative Keshel |
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
enacting and ordering the submission to the people of a measure relating to the classification of students for tuition purposes.
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Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Arizona, the Senate concurring:
1. Under the power of the referendum, as vested in the Legislature, the following measure, relating to the classification of students for tuition purposes, is enacted to become valid as a law if approved by the voters and on proclamation of the Governor:
AN ACT
amending title 15, chapter 14, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 15-1803.01; relating to the classification of students for tuition purposes.
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
Section 1. Title 15, chapter 14, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 15-1803.01, to read:
START_STATUTE15-1803.01. Tuition rates; citizens; definition
A. Notwithstanding any other law, a university under the jurisdiction of the Arizona board of regents or a community college as defined in section 15-1401 may not charge any individual who is a citizen of the United States a tuition rate that is greater than the tuition rate that the university or community college charges any student who is not a citizen of the United States.
B. For the purposes of this section, "tuition" means tuition and mandatory fees charged by a university under the jurisdiction of the Arizona board of regents or a community college as defined in section 15-1401. END_STATUTE
2. The Secretary of State shall submit this proposition to the voters at the next general election as provided by article IV, part 1, section 1, Constitution of Arizona.