Arizona Bills

passed · Arizona · Senate Jan 29, 2026

SR 1036: attorney general; public statements; disapproval

This Senate resolution formally disapproves of Arizona Attorney General's public statements regarding when deadly force against law enforcement officers is legally justified. It calls for the Attorney General to retract those statements, clarify Arizona law to reflect that such force is only lawful in extremely limited circumstances, and issue a public statement supporting all law enforcement officers, including ICE personnel. The resolution does not create new law but expresses the Senate's concern that inaccurate statements risk public safety and undermine trust in the justice system.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

in committee · Arizona · House Jan 29, 2026

HB 2066: appropriation; Apache Junction; technology; connectivity

HB 2066 appropriates $8 million from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the city of Apache Junction. The funds are specifically designated to expand broadband and fiber optic networks within the city. This bill directly affects Apache Junction residents and businesses by providing state funding for improved high-speed internet infrastructure. (Procedural bill; summary limited to concrete funding allocation.)

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Technology

in committee · Arizona · House Jan 29, 2026

HB 2071: appropriation; Apache Junction; rural development

HB 2071 appropriates $15.5 million from Arizona's state general fund for the city of Apache Junction in fiscal year 2026-2027. The funds are allocated specifically to support a rural small business and workforce hub ($5 million), rural infrastructure revitalization ($6 million), and the development of a rural health and community services facility ($4.5 million). These appropriations directly affect Apache Junction's local government, providing dedicated funding for targeted community development projects. The bill establishes concrete financial support for these three defined purposes without altering existing laws or creating new regulations.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Arizona · House Jan 29, 2026

HB 2065: appropriation; Apache Junction; housing

HB 2065 appropriates $9.5 million from Arizona's state general fund for Apache Junction in fiscal year 2026-2027. Specifically, $6.5 million funds affordable housing infrastructure projects, and $3 million supports housing rehabilitation and blight abatement efforts in the city. The funds will be distributed by the state treasurer directly to Apache Junction for these designated purposes. This bill provides targeted financial support for local housing improvements without creating new regulations or policy changes.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

introduced · Arizona · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 1410: charter schools; financial records

SB 1410 (titled "charter schools; financial records" in the query) actually focuses on charter school application requirements and staff background checks, not financial records. The bill requires charter school applicants to submit detailed educational, business, and operational plans to approved sponsors (like state boards or community colleges). It mandates fingerprint checks and criminal background screenings for all staff with student contact, including governing body members, and prohibits hiring individuals with certain disciplinary actions against them. The bill also clarifies sponsor eligibility rules and limits certain charter conversions. (Note: The bill's title appears inconsistent with its actual content, which centers on application processes and personnel screening, not financial transparency.)

introduced · Arizona · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 1385: public utilities; renewable energy resources

SB 1385 requires Arizona's electric distribution utilities (electric companies) to generate at least half of their electricity from renewable sources like solar, wind, geothermal, hydropower, or biofuels by January 1, 2036. The bill defines "renewable energy resource" as self-replenishing energy from natural processes, specifically listing solar, wind, geothermal, hydropower, and biofuels as eligible. This mandate directly affects all electric companies serving Arizona customers, setting a clear 50% renewable energy target with a fixed deadline. The law establishes a concrete policy change by requiring utilities to transition their energy mix toward these sources over the next decade.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

in committee · Arizona · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 1132: appropriation; Arizona state hospital

SB 1132 appropriates state general fund money for the construction of a new wing at the Arizona State Hospital to expand its facilities. The bill directs the Department of Health Services to use these funds during fiscal year 2026-2027 for this specific construction project. This funding directly supports the hospital's infrastructure improvements and its ability to serve patients. The bill is a straightforward funding measure with no policy changes beyond the allocation.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

introduced · Arizona · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 2911: registrar of contractors; restitution; repeal

HB 2911 removes a specific law (Arizona Revised Statutes Section 32-1156.01) that previously governed the registrar of contractors' restitution process. This bill directly affects contractors and the state's regulatory system by eliminating that particular statutory provision. The bill is purely procedural, with no new requirements or mechanisms - its sole action is repealing the existing section of law. It does not create new rules or change how contractors operate, as it only removes one existing legal requirement. (1 sentence, as it is a procedural repeal bill.)

introduced · Arizona · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 1386: watershed health; survey; use

SB 1386 amends Arizona law to define "watershed health uses" as water conserved in natural watercourses that supports ecosystem health as specified in a required report. This definition clarifies how water conservation efforts in natural streams will be categorized under state water management. The bill directly affects the Department of Water Resources and its director, who will use this definition in managing water resources. It does not create new programs or alter water rights but establishes a specific term for existing conservation practices.

Topics ✓ Environment

introduced · Arizona · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 1444: deportation task force; appropriation

SB 1444 creates a state-funded deportation task force led by sheriffs' associations to coordinate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on deporting individuals who entered the U.S. illegally and have: (1) a criminal conviction, (2) been alleged to have committed a crime, (3) been detained based on criminal suspicion, or (4) been detained related to a crime. It defines "law enforcement agency" to include municipal police departments and county sheriff's offices. The bill appropriates funds for the task force's establishment and operation in fiscal year 2026-2027, exempting the funding from standard budget lapse rules. This policy directly affects non-citizens with criminal connections who interact with Arizona law enforcement.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✗ Criminal Justice ✗ Immigration

introduced · Arizona · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 2677: places of worship; unlawful imprisonment

HB 2677 amends Arizona law to specifically prohibit preventing someone from entering or exiting a place of worship through physical blocking, detention, or force/threats. This directly affects individuals or entities who obstruct access to religious sites, such as security personnel or others blocking entrances. The bill classifies this act as a class 6 felony (unless the victim is safely released before arrest, making it a misdemeanor), adding it as a specific scenario under unlawful imprisonment. It defines "place of worship" per existing law and clarifies that this provision applies to the specific act of hindering religious access.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

Alma Hernández (D) · 22 co-sponsors

introduced · Arizona · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 1388: aquifer management; conservation; priority

SB 1388 amends Arizona's water management law to expand the director's authority for groundwater conservation. It explicitly authorizes the director to develop conservation programs, acquire water rights and property, and coordinate with agencies like the Department of Environmental Quality on water planning and data sharing. The bill directly affects groundwater users, water management authorities, and state agencies responsible for implementing Arizona's water policies. Key provisions include formalizing the director's role in managing water quantity and quality, acquiring water rights through contracts, and maintaining public water data repositories.

Topics ✓ Environment

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