HB 2850 modifies Arizona's corporate tax rules for apportioning business income across states. It primarily affects multistate businesses operating in Arizona by changing how their taxable income is calculated. The bill allows businesses to choose a simplified method for tax years 2016-2025: instead of using complex formulas involving property, payroll, and sales factors, they may allocate tax based solely on sales within Arizona. This change applies to services and other non-tangible property sales, with specific transition rules for different tax years. The law aims to streamline tax calculations for businesses with significant in-state sales activity.
HB 2890 requires Arizona employers with 15 or more employees to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnant workers, such as modified equipment, more frequent breaks, schedule changes for prenatal visits, or assistance with manual labor, unless it causes significant difficulty for the business. Employers cannot force pregnant employees to use vacation or sick leave when accommodations are possible and must post clear notices about these requirements in employee handbooks and provide written notice to new hires, current employees, and pregnant employees within 10 days of pregnancy notification. The bill directly affects pregnant employees and their employers across Arizona, ensuring they receive specific workplace adjustments without penalty. It takes effect after the law is enacted, with written notices required within 180 days of the effective date.
HB 2804 requires Arizona counties to mail sample ballots to households containing registered voters of a political party at least 14 days before primary and general elections. It mandates that each mailed sample ballot include the clear disclaimer: "This is a sample ballot and cannot be used as an official ballot under any circumstances." The bill also specifies that these ballots must be printed on colored paper or with colored stripes to differentiate political parties, and that the state seal or local jurisdiction seal must appear on the mailing. This policy directly affects registered voters in Arizona by providing them with advance access to ballot content before elections.
HB 2838 updates Arizona landlord-tenant law by changing eviction court judgments and rental agreement rules. It requires courts to calculate unpaid rent as a prorated amount (not the full period) in eviction cases, removes social security numbers from judgments, and prohibits landlords from including excessive late fees ($50 max per period), clauses forcing tenants to pay landlord attorney fees, or blocking tenants from calling emergency services. The bill also clarifies that landlords must give tenants 10 days to fix lease breaches (like false application info), but material falsification of details (e.g., income, criminal history) makes eviction immediate and unfixable. These changes directly affect tenants facing eviction and landlords drafting rental agreements.
HB 2837 limits landlord fees and requires clear cost disclosures for renters in Arizona. It prohibits landlords from charging for background checks if tenants provide their own credit report, caps application fees at actual costs (banning separate fees for screening), and restricts landlords to one application fee per year. The bill also mandates landlords to disclose in writing at lease start: all rent amounts, mandatory fees (like trash or smart device upgrades), additional costs, property management details, and landlord contact information - both in the lease and in all promotional materials. These changes directly affect renters (by reducing hidden fees) and landlords (who must follow new disclosure rules).
HB 2910, the "Wage Antidiscrimination Act," protects Arizona employees by banning employers from prohibiting wage discussions or requiring employees to sign agreements that limit pay transparency. It prohibits employers from asking about a job applicant's prior salary before making an offer and prevents retaliation against employees who discuss pay or assert their rights. The law updates equal pay protections to bar employers from using past salary history as a defense in discrimination claims, ensuring pay differences are based on factors like seniority or job duties - not gender. Employees can file civil lawsuits for violations, seeking remedies like back pay, reinstatement, or removal of negative employment records.
HB 2864 amends Arizona's aggravated assault law to specifically include attacks against registered security guards while they are performing their official duties. The bill adds security guards (defined as those registered under Title 32, Chapter 26) to the list of protected individuals, alongside first responders, teachers, healthcare workers, and others. It also creates new aggravated assault offenses for intentionally taking weapons from first responders or obstructing their breathing. Violators face mandatory minimum prison sentences without parole eligibility for assaults on first responders, and the law removes the defense that an officer was "not on duty" during the assault.
HB 2925 amends Arizona zoning law to require municipalities to mandate public dedication of rights-of-way, streets, alleys, drainage, and utilities as a condition of rezoning approvals. This directly affects property owners and developers seeking to change land use designations, as they must now secure public infrastructure commitments before rezoning can proceed. The key provision prohibits municipalities from referring these infrastructure dedication requirements to other administrative bodies, ensuring the requirement is handled directly within the rezoning process. The bill does not alter existing zoning powers but adds this specific procedural step for rezoning decisions.
HB 2931 requires Arizona's delegates to an Article V constitutional convention to swear an oath committing to only discuss amendments within the "Legal Convention Scope" - defined as topics specified by Congress in its call and supported by at least two-thirds of states that applied for the convention. Delegates who violate this oath face immediate recall by the Arizona Legislature, a $5,000 civil penalty, and potential felony charges for voting on unrelated amendments. The bill establishes clear mechanisms for enforcing this restriction, including mandatory reporting of violations to state leaders and the Attorney General. It directly affects Arizona's convention delegates and the state's ability to control their participation in a potential national constitutional convention.
HB 2917 repeals Arizona's law prohibiting possession or use of drug paraphernalia (Section 13-3415, A.R.S.). This directly affects individuals previously charged under this specific offense, removing it as a criminal violation. The bill amends drug court provisions (Section 13-3422) to remove paraphernalia from the list of offenses eligible for dismissal through drug court programs. The change eliminates a specific criminal penalty without altering other drug laws or court procedures.
HB 2903 establishes Arizona's Retirement Savings Program, creating a new state board to administer a payroll deduction savings option for private-sector workers who lack employer-sponsored retirement plans. The program allows eligible employees (ages 18+ working for covered employers not in government or existing retirement plans) to contribute to individual retirement accounts (IRAs) through automatic payroll deductions. The Arizona Retirement Savings Board will develop investment policies, select a program administrator, and manage funds to offer low-cost investment options focused on income replacement. This directly affects private employers and employees in Arizona who currently don't have access to tax-advantaged retirement savings through their workplace.
HB 2891 requires Arizona wireless carriers to share a device's real-time location with law enforcement during emergencies involving risk of death or serious injury. Carriers must provide contact details to the state Department of Public Safety quarterly and notify the person whose location was shared within 48 hours, unless the request involves domestic violence or stalking restrictions. Law enforcement must obtain a court order confirming probable cause within 48 hours of requesting location data. The bill protects carriers from liability for sharing location in good faith during emergencies and prohibits sharing with individuals subject to certain restraining orders.
