HB4161

Higher education; 2026-2027

Complete·6/13/26

Arizona HB4161 amends higher education provisions, including budget retention limits, tuition setting processes, and student credit hour thresholds.

Arizona HB4161 modifies several aspects of higher education governance and administration. It limits the Arizona Board of Regents' ability to retain funds from universities to supplement its operating budget to a maximum of $5,000,000 annually. The board must submit annual reports to the joint legislative budget committee detailing retained funds, expenditure plans, and prior year spending. The bill also outlines procedures for setting tuition and academic fees, including public hearings and advance notice requirements.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

23 Yea

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5 Nay

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2 Not Voting

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Calendar

Jun 10

10:00 AM

House Joint Appropriations and Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

Jun 10

1:00 PM

House Rules

History

Jun 13

Senate

Governor Signed

Jun 13

Senate

Chapter 133

Jun 11

House

House Committee of the Whole action: Do Pass