AZBio Legislative Watch List for 2026
This page will be updated with bills from the Second Regular Session of the 57th Legislature once bills are introduced.
As Arizona’s Statewide Bioscience Industry Association, AZBio works with our elected leaders to educate and inform on the key issues that will help to make Arizona a Top-Ten Bioscience State and works across our community to support our members, our industry, our healthcare partners, and patient advocacy organizations.
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Legislative Deadlines: Second Regular Session, 57th Legislature, 2026
First Day of Session is January 12, 2026
January 2026
- Monday 1/12 Deadline for pre-files is 12:00 PM
- Thursday 1/15 Last day for sponsorship of bills before the seven-bill limit begins (5:00 PM)
- Monday 1/12 Senate Bill Request Deadline (5:00 p.m.)
- Tuesday 1/20* Senate Bill Intro Set Preparation Deadline (5:00 p.m.)
FEBRUARY 2026
- Monday 2/2 Senate Bill Introduction Deadline (5:00 p.m.)
- Friday 2/6 House Bill Request Deadline (5:00 p.m.)
- Monday 2/9 House Bill Introduction Deadline (5:00 p.m.)
- Friday 2/20 Last Day to Hear SBs in Senate Committees / Last Day to Hear HBs in House Committees
MARCH 2026
- Friday 3/27 Last day for House consideration of Senate bills; Last day for Senate consideration of House bills
APRIL 2026
- Friday, 4/17 Last day for consideration of bills in Conference Committees
- Tuesday, 4/21 100th day of session
- Saturday, April 25, 2026 – Sine Die
Note:
- Appropriations bills have an additional 2 weeks.
Adjournment sine die on Saturday, April 25, 2026– regular sessions shall be adjourned sine die no later than the Saturday of the week in which the 100th day of session falls. (The Speaker and the President may extend the session for a period not to exceed seven additional days. Thereafter, the session can be extended only by a majority vote of the Members.
* 1/19/26 Martin Luther King, Jr./Civil Rights Day
Tracked Bills in the Second Regular Session, 57th Legislature, 2026
The list below highlights bills that pertain to our areas of focus. As these bills progress, our positions to support, monitor, or oppose will be added. All AZBio Members have the option to add bills to the Watch List. To do so, email AZBio.
Transmitted to the Governor
None to date
House Bills
| HCR2001 | citizenship; identification; contributions; early voting |
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Introduced by Representatives Kolodin: Chaplik, Heap, Hendrix, Keshel, Olson, Pingerelli; Senator Hoffman
HOUSE: FMAE 1/21 DPA ; Rules C&P; Passed 2/9
SENATE: JUD; RULES
| HCR2056 | medical mandates; right to refuse |
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Introduced by Representative Kupper
HOUSE: HHS DPA 7-5 ; Rules C&P; COW DPA – FLOOR DPA
SENATE:
| HB2082 | childhood cancer research; commission |
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Introduced by Representative Bliss
HOUSE: HHS DP; RULES C&P; PASSED WITH AMENDMENT AND TRANSMITTED TO SENATE
SENATE: HHS; RULES
| HB2083 | health coverage; diabetes; monitor; supplies |
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Introduced by Representative Bliss
HOUSE: HHS DPA (S/E Same Subject); RULES
| HB2086 | vaccination mandates; masks; prohibition |
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Introduced by Representative Powell
HOUSE: RO DP; RULES C&P; PASSED WITH AMENDMENT AND TRANSMITTED TO SENATE
SENATE: HHS; RULES
| HB2202 | appropriations; dementia care; telementoring program |
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Introduced by Representative Bliss
HOUSE: HHS DP; APPROPS DP; RULES C&P; PASSED WITH AMENDMENT AND TRANSMITTED TO SENATE
SENATE: ATT; HHS; RULES
| HB2248 | medical interventions; prohibition |
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Introduced by Representative Fink
HOUSE: RO DP; RULES C&P; PASSED WITH AMENDMENT AND TRANSMITTED TO SENATE
SENATE: HHS; RULES
| HB2250 | prior authorizations; habilitative services |
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Introduced by Representative Bliss
HOUSE: HHS DPA S/E; RULES
| HB2303 | state treasurer; conflicts of interest |
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Introduced by Representative Livingston
HOUSE: APPROPS DP; RULES C&P; FLOOR
| HB2373 | income tax; refunds; veterans’ organizations |
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Introduced by Representative Travers
HOUSE: WM DP; RULES C&P; FLOOR DP
SENATE:
| HB2409 | artificial intelligence; statewide education program |
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Introduced by Representative Kolodin
HOUSE: AII DP; RULES C&P; PASSED AND SENT TO SENATE
SENATE: ED 3/4 @ 1:30; RULES
| HB2410 | artificial intelligence; privileged communications |
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Introduced by Representative Kolodin
HOUSE: AII DP; RULES C&P; PASSED AND SENT TO SENATE
SENATE: JUDE; RULES
| HB2433 | medicare supplement insurance; ALS; ESRD |
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Introduced by Representative Bliss
HOUSE: HHS DP; RULES
| HB2584 | public monies; genetic sequencing; prohibition |
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Introduced by Representative Biasiucci
HOUSE: APPROPS DP; RULES C&P; PASSED AND SENT TO SENATE
SENATE: HHS; RULES
| HB2617 | insurance; prostate cancer; cost sharing |
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Introduced by Representative Blackman
HOUSE: HHS DPA; RULES C&P; FLOOR
| HB2697 | expired opioid antagonists; use |
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Introduced by Representative Willoughby
HOUSE: HHS DPA; RULES C&P; FLOOR
| HB2700 | technology study committee; assistive technology |
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Introduced by Representative Connolly
HOUSE: S&T DP; RULES C&P; FLOOR
| HB2726 | AHCCCS; mild obstructive sleep apnea |
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Introduced by Representative Bliss
HOUSE: HHS DPA; RULES C&P; FLOOR
| HB2751 | Arizona competes fund; repeal |
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Introduced by Representative Rivero
HOUSE: IT DP; RULES C&P; PASSED WITH AMENDMENT AND TRANSMITTED TO SENATE
SENATE:
| HB4001 | alternative nicotine products; regulation. |
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Introduced by Representative Weninger
HOUSE: COM DPA; RULES C&P; FLOOR
Senate Bills
| SB1011 | medical examiners; sudden infant death |
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Introduced by Senator Shamp
SENATE: HHS DP; RULES PFC; FLOOR
| SB1016 | employers; medical products; religious exemption |
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Introduced by Senator Shamp
SENATE: HHS DP; RULES PFC; FLOOR
| SB1017 | informed consent; signatures |
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Introduced by Senator Shamp
SENATE: HHS DP; RULES PFC; FLOOR
| SB1065 | appropriation; hyperbaric oxygen therapy; veterans |
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Introduced by Senator Rogers
SENATE: MABS DP; ATT DP; RULES PFC; FLOOR
| SB1066 | civil liability; fraudulent scientific research |
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Introduced by Senator Rogers
SENATE: JUDE DP; RULES PFC; FLOOR
| SB1142 | federal tax credit; authorization; scholarships |
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Introduced by Senator Kavanagh Bolick (Companion Bill is HB2553)
SENATE: FIN DP; RULES PFC; PASSED AND TRANSMITTED TO HOUSE
HOUSE: WM; RULES
| SB1165 | insurance; cost sharing; breast exams |
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Introduced by Senator Angius
SENATE: FIN DPA; RULES PFC; FLOOR DP
HOUSE:
| SB1169 | appropriations; graduate medical education program |
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Introduced by Senator Werner
SENATE: ATT DP; HHS DP; RULES PFC; FLOOR
| SB1188 | approved medications; scheduling; prescription authority |
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Introduced by Senator Shope
SENATE: HHS DP; RULES PFC; PASSED AND TRANSMITTED TO HOUSE
HOUSE: HHS; RULES
| SB1194 | vaccination status; denial; prohibition |
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Introduced by Senator Shamp
SENATE: HHS DP; RULES PFC; FLOOR
| SB1212 | health insurance; reimbursement rates; vaccines |
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Introduced by Senator Shamp
SENATE: FIN DP; RULES PFC; FLOOR
| SB1214 | stem cells; birth tissue; therapy |
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Introduced by Senator Shamp
SENATE: HHS DP; PFC; FLOOR
| SB1249 | Alzheimer’s disease state plan; appropriation |
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Introduced by Senator Shope
SENATE: HHS DPA; ATT DPA; RULES PFC; FLOOR
| SB1316 | Arizona rural health transformation fund |
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Introduced by Senator Angius
SENATE: HHS DP; RULES PFC; PASSED
HOUSE:
| SB1347 | health insurance; fertility preservation; coverage |
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Introduced by Senator Werner
SENATE: FIN DPA; RULES PFC; FLOOR DP
HOUSE:
| SB1372 | medicaid; dental benefit study committee |
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Introduced by Senator Shope
SENATE: HHS DP; RULES PFC; FLOOR DP
HOUSE:
| SB1557 | informed consent; medical interventions |
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Introduced by Senator Shamp
SENATE: HHS DP; RULES PFC; FLOOR
| SB1672 | AHCCCS; antipsychotic drugs; authorization |
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Introduced by Rep. Wilmeth
HOUSE: HHS DP; ATT DPA; RULES PFC; FLOOR
| SB1761 | appropriations; university of Arizona; agriculture |
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SENATE: NR DP; ATT DP; RULES PFC; FLOOR
Last reviewed: 3/4/2026
Bills That Did Not Progress
| HCR2002 | legislature; lifetime term limits; salary |
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Introduced by Representative Travers
| HB2001 | elections; early voting; tabulation |
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Introduced by Representative Bliss
| HB2005 | vaccination status; unprofessional conduct; policies |
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Introduced by Representative Kupper
| HB2007 | ivermectin; over-the-counter drug |
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Introduced by Representative Kupper
| HB2084 | special plate; diabetes awareness |
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Introduced by Representative Bliss
| HB2115 | administrative costs; allowable percent |
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Introduced by Representative Griffin
| HB2245 | veterans claims pilot program |
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Introduced by Representative Blackman
| HB2295 | minimum wage increase |
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Introduced by Representative Aguilar
| HB2727 | appropriations; health innovation trust fund |
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Introduced by Representative Bliss – PASSED HHS – NOT HEARD IN APPROPS
| HB2301 | pricing; emergency; enforcement; attorney general. |
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Introduced by Representative Aguilar
| HB2334 | food; mRNA prohibition; labeling |
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Introduced by Representative Heap
| HB2335 | health professionals; patients; vaccination status |
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Introduced by Representative Heap
| HB2336 | health insurers; vaccine mandate; prohibition |
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Introduced by Representative Heap
| HB2361 | employers; contracts; noncompete clause; prohibition |
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Introduced by Representative Crews
| HB2403 | appropriation; AHCCCS; provider increase |
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Introduced by Representative Willoughby
| HB2407 | insurance; claims processing; downcoded claims |
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Introduced by Representative Willoughby
| HB2461 | employer surcharge; workforce development |
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Introduced by Representative Sandoval
| HB2487 | corporate income tax; disclosure; database |
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Introduced by Representative De Los Santos
| HB2521 | eligibility; children’s health insurance program |
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Introduced by Representative Stahl Hamilton
| HB2553 | federal tax credit; authorization; scholarships.. |
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Introduced by Representative Way
| HB2558 | insurance; cancer; chemotherapy; scalp cooling |
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Introduced by Representative Contreras
| HB2559 | behavioral health services; insurance coverage |
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Introduced by Representative Contreras
| HB2569 | terminally ill individuals; end-of-life decisions |
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Introduced by Representative Mathis
| HB2590 | appropriation; university of Arizona; agriculture |
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Introduced by Representative Wilmeth
| HB2645 | essential drugs; price increases; limits |
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Introduced by Representative Ligouri
| HB2725 | AHCCCS; prescription drug coverage |
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Introduced by Representative Bliss
| HB2774 | medical examiners; vaccine; reporting |
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Introduced by Representative Powell
| HB2791 | cell-cultured protein; sale; prohibition |
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Introduced by Representative Diaz – FAILED ON FLOOR
| HB2813 | pharmacy benefits; workers’ compensation |
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Introduced by Representative Livingston – FAILED IN APPROPS
| HB2840 | schools; nutrition education; physical activity |
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Introduced by Representative Biasiucci
| HB2899 | health insurance; coverage; prosthetic device |
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Introduced by Representative Sandoval
| HB2958 | AHCCCS; dental care; pregnant women |
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Introduced by Representative C. Hernandez – NOT HEARD IN APPROPS
| HB2964 | cancer screening; coverage; gene mutation |
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Introduced by Representative Villegas
| HB2965 | covered entities; 340B drugs; distribution |
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Introduced by Representative Lopez
| HB2974 | biologic weapons prohibition; crime |
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Introduced by Representative Keshel
| HB4009 | data centers; state lands; map |
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Introduced by Representative Weninger – FAILED ON FLOOR
| HB4021 | appropriation; medical marijuana; veterans; fees |
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Introduced by Representative Mathis
| HB4032 | alternative nicotine; vapor products; tax. |
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Introduced by Representative Volk
| HB4036 | bulk drug substances; prohibitions |
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Introduced by Representative Pena
| HB4054 | veterans’ reinvestment fund; appropriation |
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Introduced by Rep. Marquez
| HB4055 | appropriation; veterans’ services; mental health |
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Introduced by Rep. Peshlakai
| HB4080 | artificial intelligence; nursing tasks; pilot |
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Introduced by Rep. Wilmeth
| HB4097 | large customer energy supply |
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Introduced by Rep. Heap
| HB4098 | artificial intelligence business; attorney general |
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Introduced by Rep. Travers
| SB1086 | AHCCCS; noncontracting providers; reimbursement |
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Introduced by Senator Finchem – NOT HEARD IN ATT
| SB1101 | pilot programs; STEM teachers; districts |
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Introduced by Senator Fernandez
| SB1103 | alternative nicotine products; regulation |
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Introduced by Senator Kavanagh
| SB1191 | medicare supplement insurance; ALS; ESRD. |
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Introduced by Senator Shope (Companion Bill is HB2433)
| SB1225 | pharmacies; cost sharing requirement; rebates |
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Introduced by Senator Fernandez
| SB1226 | pricing; covered goods; requirements. |
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Introduced by Senator Fernandez
| SB1227 | prior authorization; gold card exemption |
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Introduced by Senator Fernandez
| SB1296 | health insurance; private employers; coverage |
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Introduced by Senator Fernandez
| SB1322 | price regulation; abnormal market disruptions |
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Introduced by Senator Ortiz
| SB1350 | outdoor-based therapy programs; grants |
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Introduced by Senator Kuby
| SB1362 | appropriation; resilience plan |
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Introduced by Senator Kuby
| SB1367 | vapor products |
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Introduced by Senator Bolick
| SB1574 | immunization rates; disclosure; public schools |
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Introduced by Senator Epstein
| SB1710 | pharmacy benefits; patient steering; prohibition |
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Introduced by Senator Shamp
| SB1716 | clozapine; access; monitoring modifications |
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Introduced by Senator Kuby
| SB1719 | nonprofit corporations; audits |
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Introduced by Senator Bolick
| SB1771 | health insurance; requirements; essential benefits |
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Introduced by Senator Gonzales
SENATE: FIN; ATT; RULES
| SB1797 | essential drugs; price increases; limits. |
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SENATE; FIN; RULES