HCR 2007 Arizona House · 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session

reporting; teacher salary increases; schools

This bill (HCR 2007) is a voter-approved measure requiring charter schools to publicly report average teacher salaries and salary increases on their websites. It establishes a "teacher pay fund" funded by state land trust distributions to mandate across-the-board salary increases for eligible teachers in all public schools, based on voter-approved funding levels. Schools must use these dedicated funds to raise base salaries uniformly for eligible teachers without reducing current salaries below 2026-2027 levels, while maintaining separate reporting to the Department of Education. The bill does not change current teacher pay but requires transparency and allocates specific state funds to support future salary increases. (Note: This is a referendum measure requiring voter approval to become law.)

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

House Passage

Jun 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Jan 8, 2026 Last action Jun 12, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced Version → House Engrossed Version · 7 edits · Jun 12, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was significantly rewritten to shift its focus from teacher salary increases to school district budget transparency and spending requirements. The new version mandates that large school districts spend at least 60% of their operational funds on direct instructional expenses, establishes penalties for non-compliance, and allows for waivers by the superintendent of public instruction.

Scope change

The bill's scope changed from a statewide mandate on teacher salary schedules and base pay floors to a specific requirement for school districts with at least 7,500 students or located in counties with over 500,000 people.

REQUIREMENT

Removed all provisions regarding teacher salary increases, base salary floors, and the definition of 'eligible teachers'.

Added a new requirement that qualifying school districts must spend at least 60% of operational spending on direct instructional expenses.

ENFORCEMENT

Added enforcement mechanisms where the auditor general can reduce Classroom Site Fund allocations by 25% to 100% if a district fails to meet the spending requirement for one to four consecutive years.

TIMELINE

Set a compliance deadline starting in fiscal year 2027-2028, requiring districts to increase instructional spending by at least 0.5% annually until they reach the 60% threshold.

DEFINITION

Added authority for the auditor general to define 'direct instructional expenses' and 'operational spending' to ensure consistent application of the rule.

ELIGIBILITY

Defined eligibility based on student count (7,500+) or county population (500,000+), replacing the previous eligibility criteria based on teacher experience levels.

TECHNICAL

Removed the requirement to post teacher salary schedules and average salary information on school websites.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

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Committee

Amendments

Jun 12, 2026

Lower · Passed

DPA

lower

Jun 12, 2026

Lower · Passed

PASSED

lower

Feb 23, 2026

Lower · Passed

DPA/SE

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors