Arizona Bills

introduced · Arizona · Senate Jan 27, 2026

SB 1356: community land trusts; study committee

SB 1356 establishes a seven-member study committee to examine economic and development barriers to creating community land trusts in Arizona. The committee, appointed by legislative leaders and including community practitioners and higher education representatives, must study these barriers and propose solutions. It is required to submit a final report to state leaders by December 31, 2026, with the committee dissolving after June 20, 2027. This procedural bill does not create new laws but sets up a formal process for evaluating community land trust development.

introduced · Arizona · Senate Jan 27, 2026

SB 1380: large load customers; energy costs

SB 1380 requires large electricity consumers in Arizona to pay directly for the energy costs (including fuel, generation, and transmission) tied to their own usage, rather than having those costs shared with other customers. It defines "large load customers" as entities using at least 50 megawatts during peak demand, specifically including data centers, cryptocurrency mining operations, industrial facilities, manufacturing plants, hydrogen production sites, and large buildings. The bill prohibits these large customers from passing their energy costs to other public power or public service corporation customers. This applies to both public power entities (like municipal utilities) and public service corporations (like investor-owned utilities). The law aims to allocate energy costs more directly to the users responsible for high demand.

introduced · Arizona · House Jan 27, 2026

HB 2548: water-efficient plumbing fixtures

HB 2548 establishes new water efficiency standards for plumbing fixtures in Arizona, effective January 1, 2028, for new residential construction and commercial, industrial, or public buildings. The bill requires faucets (max 3 gallons per minute in residential, 0.5 gallons per minute in commercial), shower heads (max 3 gallons per minute), toilets (max 1.6 gallons per flush), and urinals (max 1 gallon per flush) to meet these flow limits or be certified as Watersense-labeled. It also mandates the use of water-free urinals in all new state buildings, updating an existing requirement. These changes aim to reduce water consumption in building construction and renovations by setting measurable, enforceable standards.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

introduced · Arizona · Senate Jan 27, 2026

SB 1313: fuel formulations; waiver; posting; confidentiality

SB 1313 sets specific fuel standards for gasoline sold in Arizona's Area A (encompassing Maricopa County and parts of other counties with over 1.2 million residents). It requires gasoline to meet one of six defined formulations - based on federal or California air quality standards - during most of the year, with additional oxygen content rules from November to March. The bill includes a waiver process allowing gas suppliers to temporarily adjust fuel blends during verified ethanol shortages, subject to strict documentation and a 60-day limit. This directly affects gas stations and fuel suppliers operating in Area A by mandating compliance with these technical specifications.

Topics ✓ Environment

introduced · Arizona · House Jan 27, 2026

HB 2518: subsequent active management area; designation

HB 2518 allows Arizona's groundwater director to designate new "subsequent active management areas" for groundwater basins that aren't already covered by existing management plans. It specifies that such designations are required if groundwater preservation is needed, land subsidence threatens property or storage, or groundwater use degrades water quality. The bill mandates that these areas must cover entire groundwater basins (except for northern Arizona's regional aquifers), not partial sections. This directly affects groundwater users and landowners in newly designated basins by subjecting them to future management practices.

Topics ✓ Environment

introduced · Arizona · Senate Jan 27, 2026

SB 1383: greenhouse gas programs; repeal; prohibition.

SB 1383 repeals Arizona's existing greenhouse gas program framework, specifically removing Title 49, Chapter 1, Article 6 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. This bill directly affects any current or future state programs operating under that repealed legal authority. The bill contains no new provisions or mechanisms - it solely eliminates the existing statutory structure for greenhouse gas programs. No new requirements or prohibitions are created; the action is purely a repeal of prior law.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment

introduced · Arizona · Senate Jan 27, 2026

SB 1408: appropriation; public schools; trees

This bill allocates $400,000 in state funding for public schools to plant low-emission, climate-appropriate trees on campuses. It prioritizes schools where 75% or more of students qualify for free/reduced-price lunches (under federal nutrition programs), distributing funds first-come, first-served until December 31, 2026. Remaining funds after that date will be available to all public schools on a first-come basis. Schools receiving funds must report on usage and may partner with nonprofits for tree planting.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

introduced · Arizona · Senate Jan 27, 2026

SB 1396: contraception; rights; limits.

Arizona's SB 1396, the "Arizona Right to Contraception Act," establishes a legal right for individuals to access contraceptives and engage in contraception, and for health professionals to provide them. The bill prohibits state or local government actions that single out contraceptive services or impede access, such as restricting providers or facilities offering these services. It specifically clarifies that the law does not override requirements for voluntary, informed consent in sterilization procedures. The act directly affects patients seeking contraception and healthcare providers who prescribe or distribute contraceptive methods like birth control pills, IUDs, or condoms.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

introduced · Arizona · Senate Jan 27, 2026

SB 1323: peace officer violence victims' rights

SB 1323 establishes specific rights for victims of police violence and their families in Arizona. It mandates that victims and families receive unredacted bodycam footage and incident reports within 72 hours, free access to involved officers' disciplinary records, and the right to delay interviews for 24 hours after an incident. The bill requires municipalities to create independent victim advocates who connect families with support services and ensures victims are informed before public information releases. It also prohibits police from labeling victims as "suspects" and mandates permanent removal of officers involved in shootings or in-custody deaths, with withheld pensions. These provisions directly affect individuals injured or killed during police interactions and their families.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

introduced · Arizona · Senate Jan 27, 2026

SB 1362: appropriation; resilience plan

SB 1362 allocates $2 million from Arizona's general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the University of Arizona's Aegis consortium to develop a state resilience plan. The bill directly funds the University of Arizona and its Aegis consortium to create this plan, which focuses on preparing for climate or disaster-related challenges. It provides specific financial resources for planning activities but does not change existing laws or regulations. This is a procedural funding bill with no voting record or policy changes beyond the allocated budget.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education ✓ Environment

introduced · Arizona · Senate Jan 27, 2026

SB 1339: fire districts; county supervisors; formation

SB 1339 outlines the process for creating new fire districts in Arizona, directly affecting property owners in proposed district areas. It requires anyone proposing a fire district to submit a detailed impact statement to county supervisors, including property maps, tax impact estimates, service plans for five years, and benefits/injuries of the district. County supervisors must hold a public hearing, approve the district only if it promotes public welfare, and then authorize petitions for voter signatures within a one-year window. The bill ensures transparency by mandating notice to all affected property owners and fixing property valuations for petition compliance.

introduced · Arizona · Senate Jan 27, 2026

SB 1377: working conditions; heat illness; prevention.

SB 1377 requires employers in high-risk industries - including agriculture, construction, landscaping, oil/gas extraction, and delivery work - to implement heat illness prevention measures. It mandates employers provide drinkable water with ice (1 cup every 15-20 minutes at 80°F+, more at 95°F+), access to shade or climate-controlled areas within 400 feet, and paid rest periods (15-45 minutes per hour) when temperatures reach 80°F or higher. Employers must also establish high-heat monitoring (e.g., supervisor checks, buddy systems), emergency response protocols, and require preshift meetings for agricultural workers. The law directly affects workers and employers in the specified industries across Arizona.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

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