HB 2744 Arizona House · 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session

industrial commission; wages; adjudication

HB 2744 creates a formal process for Arizona employees to file complaints with the Industrial Commission about unpaid overtime wages. It requires employees to file within one year of a violation and mandates the Commission to establish clear rules for filing complaints, notifying employers, and setting response timelines. The Commission gains authority to investigate, hold hearings, subpoena documents, and order employers to pay owed wages plus interest. This bill directly affects workers who haven't received proper overtime pay and employers who may owe such payments, without limiting employees' ability to pursue other legal remedies.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 20, 2026 Last action Mar 10, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduced Version House Engrossed Version (02/25/2026) · 3 edits · Feb 25, 2026
MINOR
The bill was formally adopted as the House Engrossed version, replacing the introductory draft. Substantively, the bill expanded the Industrial Commission's authority to issue wage determinations by explicitly referencing a specific state statute (section 44-1201). Additionally, the definition of 'overtime wage' was broadened to include premium pay agreed upon by both the employee and employer, provided it meets a minimum threshold of 150% of the base rate.
Scope change
The bill's scope regarding wage enforcement was expanded to include agreements between employers and employees for premium pay, rather than being limited strictly to state-mandated rates.
REQUIREMENT

Added a specific statutory reference (section 44-1201) to the Industrial Commission's authority to issue wage determinations.

DEFINITION

Updated the definition of 'overtime wage' to include premium pay agreed upon by the employee and employer, as long as it is at least 150% of the base pay.

TECHNICAL

Removed the original line item regarding the commission's enforcement powers, as this authority was likely consolidated or rephrased in the new context.

Floor votes · House Feb 25, 2026

How they voted

4311
Passed · 6 other
Total votes 60
Feb 25, 2026
D Democratic27
23 Yea 4
85% Yea
R Republican33
20 Yea 11 Nay 2
60% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
10
Key actions
4
Committee
1
Amendments
1
Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
PASSED
lower
Feb 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
DPA
lower
Feb 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
PASSED
lower
Feb 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
DP
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Photo of Tony Rivero
Tony Rivero
RRepublican
AZ
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