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Arizona House fails to pass bill on health‑care certification after tied vote
Summary
On third reading, House Bill 2,138 failed on a 29‑29‑2 result. Representative Bliss explained his aye vote, citing the inclusion of naturopathic physicians among professionals who can certify deaths in Arizona.
House Bill 2,138 failed to pass the Arizona House on third reading Monday, with the clerk recording 29 ayes, 29 nays and 2 not voting.
The bill, described on the floor as an amendment to “section 36, 20901A, relating to the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System,” was put to a third reading. Representative Bliss rose to explain his vote and said he had experienced a recent personal bereavement and, while reviewing a death certificate, noted the list of professionals authorized to certify deaths. Bliss said the list included MDs, doctors of osteopathic medicine, naturopathic physicians and physician assistants, and added that he supported the bill and voted aye.
After the roll call, the clerk announced the bill had failed to pass. The transcript does not record further debate or formal amendments during the third reading.
