AZ SB1711 2025

Establishment of the Obesity Treatment Study Committee

Date of Vote: May 7, 2025

Chamber of Origin: House

The Obesity Treatment Study Committee is created to assess the cost, effectiveness, and value of expanding Medicaid coverage to include comprehensive treatment for individuals living with obesity. The committee will consist of members from both the Senate and House of Representatives, as well as representatives from health services and advocacy organizations. It is tasked with conducting a thorough study, identifying additional resources, and reviewing current policies to improve health outcomes. A report detailing the committee's findings and recommendations is to be submitted by December 31, 2025, with the section repealed after September 30, 2026.1

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Turning Point Action Opposes

Voted YEA

39
41.03% REPUBLICANS58.97% DEMOCRATS0% INDEPENDENTS

VOTED NAY

19
89.47% REPUBLICANS10.53% DEMOCRATS0% INDEPENDENTS
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Voted yea

Alma HernandezState HouseArizona
Lifetime Score:22.83
Betty VillegasState HouseArizona
Lifetime Score:11.97
Stephanie Stahl HamiltonState HouseArizona
Lifetime Score:11.41
Consuelo HernandezState HouseArizona
Lifetime Score:21.74
Lupe ContrerasState HouseArizona
Lifetime Score:14.13
Elda Luna-NajeraState HouseArizona
Lifetime Score:13.16

Voted nay

Pamela CarterState HouseArizona
Lifetime Score:65.22
Gail GriffinState HouseArizona
Lifetime Score:80.43
David MarshallState HouseArizona
Lifetime Score:90.22
Joseph ChaplikState HouseArizona
Lifetime Score:95.11
Jeff WeningerState HouseArizona
Lifetime Score:63.04
Khyl PowellState HouseArizona
Lifetime Score:84.78

Not voting

Stephanie SimacekState HouseArizona
Lifetime Score:13.04
Jamescita PeshlakaiState HouseArizona
Lifetime Score:11.41

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