Arizona House bill authored by Rep. Lopez mandates online posting of task order contracts

Passed bill authored by State Rep. Chris Lopez seeks to increase transparency in Arizona’s procurement process by requiring state units to post task order contracts on their websites, according to the Arizona State House.

It passed both chambers as of May 7, clearing the House by a vote of 34-23 and the Senate by a vote of 17-11.

The bill, introduced as HB2895 on Feb. 10, during the first regular session of the 57th Legislature, was formally listed with the short title: ‘task order contracts; website; posting’.

The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.

In essence, this bill mandates that any state government unit in Arizona entering into a task order contract must conspicuously post the contract on the unit’s website. A “task order contract” is defined as an indefinite delivery or indefinite quantity contract for supplies or services that provides for issuing a task order during the contractual period. This requirement aims to enhance transparency in the procurement process by making contract details readily accessible to the public online.

In the House, one Democrat and 33 Republicans voted in favor while 23 Democrats opposed it.

Meanwhile, in the Senate, 17 Republicans voted in favor while 11 Democrats voted against it.

Lopez introduced the bill in the Arizona House on Feb. 10 during the first regular session of the 57th Legislature.

The bill was co-sponsored by Leo Biasiucci (Republican-30th District), and Walt Blackman (Republican-7th District), and Selina Bliss (Republican-1st District), along with 22 others.

Lopez, a Republican, was elected to the Arizona State House in 2025 to represent the state’s 16th House District, replacing previous state representative Keith Seaman.

The bill was vetoed by Gov. Katie Hobbs on May 13.

In Arizona, the legislative process begins when a bill is introduced in either the House of Representatives or the Senate. It is then assigned to one or more committees for discussion and possible amendment. If approved by committee, the bill proceeds to floor debate and voting in both chambers. If both chambers pass the bill, it is sent to the governor, who may sign it into law, veto it, or allow it to become law without a signature. The Arizona Legislature convenes annually in regular session starting the second Monday in January. Lawmakers introduce hundreds of bills each session, though only a portion make it into law. You can learn more about the legislative process on the Arizona State Legislature website.