HB 2023 requires sellers of five or fewer non-subdivided land parcels in unincorporated Arizona counties to provide buyers with a written disclosure affidavit at least seven days before closing. The affidavit must detail specific property conditions, including legal access, floodplain status, water source type (e.g., well or hauler), septic system details, and utility availability. Buyers gain a five-day right to cancel the sale if issues are disclosed. This law directly affects rural land sellers and buyers in unincorporated areas, aiming to standardize pre-transfer disclosures for transparency.
HB 2052 requires Arizona's groundwater management director to establish a 2020-2025 management plan for active groundwater areas. It directly affects municipal water providers (cities, towns, private companies), requiring them to limit water loss in distribution systems to 8% or less of total water entering the system. The bill also allows adjustments to agricultural irrigation water usage limits - reducing them by up to 5% for farms in similar conditions - but prohibits reductions below a minimum threshold. Additionally, it creates a process for some farmers with historical groundwater rights to seek exemptions if their usage prevents groundwater loss or waterlogging.
This resolution honors the late Mark Brnovich, a former Arizona Attorney General who passed away in January 2026. It formally expresses the state legislature's regret over his death and extends condolences to his family and friends. The document does not create new laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial tribute to his public service career. It acknowledges his contributions as a prosecutor and government official without altering any legal provisions.
HB 2143 amends Arizona's Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) board rules to clarify board composition and investment authority. It specifies that non-member board members must have at least 10 years of relevant finance or pension experience (e.g., portfolio management, securities analysis, or public pension expertise). The bill explicitly allows the board to use third-party investment managers for certain assets like mutual funds, private equity, or real estate trusts, while maintaining the board’s ultimate oversight. This change affects how PSPRS funds are managed and invested, directly impacting the retirement system’s oversight structure and investment strategy.
HB 2159 allows Arizona landowners to obtain permits for taking Mexican wolves on their private land or on public lands and state trust lands leased for grazing. The permit requires the Commission to determine it is necessary to reduce conflicts between wolves and humans or property, while also enabling a voluntary program for compensating landowners who use non-lethal trapping methods. The bill specifies that permits may only be issued to landowners who own private property in Arizona and lease grazing lands. This legislation directly affects landowners managing wolf-human conflicts on their property, focusing on practical, on-the-ground management rather than broader conservation policy.
HB 2158 defines "predatory animals" in Arizona law as foxes, skunks, coyotes, bears, cougars, mountain lions, wolves, and bobcats. This definition clarifies which species are subject to specific wildlife management regulations, such as hunting or trapping rules. The amendment updates Arizona Revised Statutes Section 17-101 to provide clear, consistent terminology for enforcement by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. It does not create new restrictions but ensures regulatory clarity for existing laws governing these species.
HB 2231 presumes that certain cancers, including adenocarcinoma, are work-related for Arizona firefighters and fire investigators who meet specific conditions. It applies to current and former firefighters diagnosed with listed cancers (like adenocarcinoma, leukemia, or lung cancer) within 15 years of leaving hazardous duty service, provided they: passed a pre-employment physical without cancer signs, served at least five years in hazardous roles, and meet medical exam standards. The presumption can be challenged if evidence shows non-occupational causes (e.g., tobacco use outside work) contributed to the cancer. This bill expands existing occupational disease protections for firefighters, adding adenocarcinoma to the list of presumed work-related cancers under Arizona law.
This bill sets an end date for Arizona's State Veterinary Medical Examining Board, terminating its operations on July 1, 2034. It directly affects veterinarians licensed in Arizona and the board itself, as it ends the board's authority to regulate veterinary practice. Key provisions include repealing existing board authority (Section 41-3026.02) and the new termination section (41-3034.02), with related laws repealed on January 1, 2035. The bill does not change current veterinary licensing rules but establishes a fixed end point for the board's existence.
HB 2290 clarifies where Arizona collects sales tax on tangible personal property sales, primarily affecting online retailers and car-sharing companies. It specifies that sales tax applies based on where the seller *receives the order* (not where the customer lives or where the order is processed), requiring out-of-state sellers to collect tax if orders are received at a business location in Arizona. For car-sharing services, tax is determined by the vehicle's registration location or the owner's Arizona address during use. This changes how businesses calculate tax liability for physical goods sold to Arizona customers, particularly impacting e-commerce and shared vehicle transactions.
SB 1144 creates a new pathway for veterinary technicians in Arizona to become certified without completing a two-year veterinary technology degree. Instead, it allows applicants to qualify through 4,000 hours of supervised on-the-job training under a licensed Arizona veterinarian within six years, provided the training covers nationally recommended skills and includes documentation of each skill learned with the supervising veterinarian's signature. This alternative route makes applicants eligible to take the national veterinary technician exam and any required state exam, matching the eligibility of those with formal degrees. The bill does not change the existing requirement for applicants with a two-year degree but expands certification options for those with extensive work experience.
SCR 1014 prohibits Arizona government entities from using funds or services from foreign nationals for election administration. It requires election service providers to annually certify they aren’t receiving foreign contributions (with updates if new information arises) and mandates quarterly reports to the Secretary of State. Violations - including false certifications - may result in misdemeanor charges, termination of contracts, or civil penalties of $5,000 per violation. The bill applies to election service providers and government entities managing voting operations, excluding common goods or polling locations. It would become law only if approved by Arizona voters through a referendum.
HB 2129 requires municipal public library trustees in Arizona to submit an annual report to their city or town governing body by July 2nd each year. The report must include a detailed financial statement (showing all money received and spent), an inventory of library materials (books, journals, etc.), and other relevant statistics. This bill directly affects local library trustees by mandating specific, transparent reporting on finances and operations.
