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introduced · Arizona · House Jan 29, 2025

HB 2159: prohibited weapon; bump-fire device; accessory

Arizona's HB 2159 amends Arizona law to explicitly prohibit bump-fire devices and certain accessories designed to accelerate the rate of fire on semiautomatic rifles. The bill adds these items to the legal definition of "prohibited weapon," making it illegal for anyone to possess them. This directly affects individuals who own or use such devices, including common accessories like trigger cranks. The law clarifies that these items are prohibited regardless of federal compliance, while excluding devices primarily intended for illumination or other lawful purposes.
Quantá Crews (D) · 2 co-sponsors
introduced · Arizona · House Jan 28, 2025

HB 2589: employers; contracts; noncompete clause; prohibition

HB 2589 prohibits both public and private employers in Arizona from requiring noncompete clauses as a condition of employment. These clauses typically restrict employees from working in a specific location for a set time after leaving a job. The bill applies to all new employment contracts signed on or after the law's effective date. It directly affects all Arizona employers and their current or prospective employees by banning this specific contractual restriction.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBans noncompete clauses, protecting worker mobility and rights in employment contracts by removing restrictive employment terms.95% confidence
Quantá Crews (D) · 8 co-sponsors
introduced · Arizona · Senate Jan 28, 2025

SB 1273: deputy sheriff; detention officer; salary

SB 1273 sets minimum starting salary requirements for new deputy sheriffs and detention officers in Arizona counties. For deputy sheriffs, pay must be no more than 5% below the average starting salary of the two highest-paid law enforcement agencies (including DPS) in the same county. For detention officers, pay must be no more than 10% below the average starting salary at the three highest-paying county detention facilities and the state department of corrections. The bill directly affects new hires in county law enforcement roles by establishing these salary benchmarks.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates increased government spending by requiring counties to fund salaries at specified minimum levels for law enforcement personnel, directly advancing public service funding.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeSets minimum salaries for deputy sheriffs/detention officers, strengthening workforce stability in law enforcement and corrections per bill's pay requirements.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill sets minimum starting salaries for deputy sheriffs/detention officers, requiring pay within 5-10% of highest-paid agencies. Directly increases wages for these workers, advancing labor & employment protections.95% confidence
Kevin Payne (R)
introduced · Arizona · House Jan 28, 2025

HB 2428: appropriations; San Carlos Apache college

HB 2428 allocates $10 million annually from the state general fund for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to support remedial education programs at San Carlos Apache College. The funds are distributed through the Governor's Office on Tribal Relations to assist students enrolled at the college who need academic support. This bill directly affects San Carlos Apache College and its students by providing dedicated state funding for remedial education. The provision is a straightforward funding mechanism with no additional policy changes beyond the financial allocation.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $10M annually from state general fund for remedial education at San Carlos Apache College, directly increasing state budget allocation for public education programs.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $10M annually for remedial education programs at San Carlos Apache College, directly funding student academic support and expanding educational access at a higher education institution.90% confidence
Mae Peshlakai (D) · 7 co-sponsors
introduced · Arizona · Senate Jan 28, 2025

SB 1167: unfair practices; goods; services; pricing

Arizona's SB 1167 requires businesses advertising prices for goods or services in the state to include all mandatory fees (like required surcharges customers can't avoid) in the advertised price and provide a clear refund process on receipts. It directly affects retailers and service providers by mandating transparent pricing and refund terms. Violations can result in a $5,000 civil penalty per offense, enforced by the Attorney General. The law excludes government taxes from the definition of mandatory fees. This bill focuses on preventing hidden costs and clarifying consumer refund rights.
Analise Ortiz (D) · 1 co-sponsor
introduced · Arizona · Senate Jan 28, 2025

SB 1262: savings and loan; technical correction

SB 1262 is a technical correction bill that amends Arizona Revised Statutes Section 6-403 to fix a grammatical error in the prohibition against unauthorized savings and loan business operations. It changes the wording "that indicates" to "which indicates" in the statute, clarifying the existing legal language without altering any substantive rules or creating new requirements. This bill does not affect any business practices, regulations, or stakeholders - it only corrects a minor drafting error in an existing law. As a technical correction, it has no policy impact and directly affects no specific entities or individuals. The bill is currently in early legislative stages (Senate first reading).
Tim Dunn (R)
introduced · Arizona · Senate Jan 28, 2025

SB 1173: landlord tenant; late period; notice

This bill amends Arizona landlord-tenant laws to clarify procedures for handling tenant property and adjust notice periods for rent nonpayment. It requires landlords to provide 15 days' written notice (up from 5 days for some cases) before terminating a lease for unpaid rent, and specifies that this notice period applies when rent is unpaid for at least 15 days. For tenant property, it establishes a process for landlords to contact an authorized person to retrieve belongings or animals if the tenant dies or becomes incapacitated, with strict timelines for contact and disposal if no response is received. The changes directly affect landlords managing rental properties and tenants facing eviction or property recovery scenarios.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends landlord-tenant notice period from 5 to 15 days for rent nonpayment, strengthening tenant protections against eviction while clarifying property retrieval procedures.85% confidence
Analise Ortiz (D) · 4 co-sponsors
introduced · Arizona · House Jan 28, 2025

HB 2564: poll workers; counties; statewide database

HB 2564 creates a pilot program allowing counties with under 250,000 residents to grant poll workers read-only access to Arizona's statewide voter registration database. This enables election board members to verify a voter's county of residence and registration status at polling locations during the pilot. The program must conclude by December 31, 2026, with a final report due to state leaders by March 31, 2027. The bill directly affects small-county election officials and their ability to confirm voter eligibility at polling places.
Brian Garcia (D) · 1 co-sponsor
introduced · Arizona · House Jan 28, 2025

HB 2645: retirement benefits; waiting period; repeal

HB 2645 repeals Section 38-671 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, which previously required a waiting period for certain retirement benefits. This bill directly affects individuals eligible for retirement benefits under the repealed statute by removing that waiting period requirement. The key provision is the complete removal of the specific waiting period rule from state law. As a procedural repeal bill, it does not create new benefits or alter eligibility criteria - only eliminates an existing requirement. The bill is currently in early legislative stages with only first and second readings recorded.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRepeals waiting period for retirement benefits, enabling faster access to benefits without altering eligibility, advancing worker benefit access.95% confidence
Sarah Liguori (D) · 4 co-sponsors
introduced · Arizona · Senate Jan 28, 2025

SB 1186: rental housing; income source discrimination

SB 1186 prohibits Arizona landlords from discriminating against tenants based on their source of income, such as government housing vouchers (e.g., Section 8), Social Security, veterans benefits, or other public assistance. It bans landlords from refusing rentals, evicting, charging more, or denying services solely because a tenant uses these income sources, and requires them to count rent vouchers toward income eligibility thresholds. The law defines "source of income" broadly to include federal, state, and private assistance programs. Violations can be enforced by the Attorney General under existing housing discrimination laws.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits income source discrimination (e.g., Section 8 vouchers), protects tenants from refusal/eviction based on public assistance, and requires rent vouchers to count toward income eligibility, directly advancing tenant rights and affordable ho...95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExplicitly protects veterans benefits as a protected income source, preventing housing discrimination against veterans using these benefits.95% confidence
Analise Ortiz (D) · 8 co-sponsors
introduced · Arizona · House Jan 28, 2025

HB 2397: appropriation; robotics program

HB 2397 allocates $10 million from Arizona's state general fund for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to support robotics programs at two specific schools. The funds will be distributed by the Arizona Department of Education to the Apache Junction Unified School District for robotics initiatives at Peralta Trail Elementary School and Cactus Canyon Junior High School. This bill directly provides financial resources for hands-on STEM education at these two schools. The legislation is currently in early legislative stages, having passed its first two readings in the House.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $10M from state general fund for STEM robotics programs at specific schools, directly funding public education initiatives per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $10M for STEM robotics programs at two K-12 schools, directly funding educational initiatives per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAllocates $10M for robotics STEM programs at schools, directly funding technology education initiatives per bill summary.95% confidence
Walt Blackman (R) · 1 co-sponsor
introduced · Arizona · House Jan 28, 2025

HB 2563: elections; tribal consultation; voting locations

This bill requires Arizona counties with tribal lands to consult tribal representatives before making key decisions about voting locations. Specifically, it mandates consultation for setting regular polling places, combining or splitting precincts, and establishing emergency voting centers. Counties without tribal lands are not affected by this requirement. The change ensures tribal communities have input on election logistics impacting their members, while maintaining existing voting location rules for other areas.
Brian Garcia (D) · 1 co-sponsor
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