Arizona Bills

passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SB 1671: traditional healing services; AHCCCS

SB 1671 adds traditional healing services as a covered benefit under Arizona's Medicaid program (AHCCCS). This coverage applies only to AHCCCS members who qualify under federal regulations (42 CFR § 136.12) and receive services delivered by or through the Indian Health Service or a tribal facility. The bill explicitly requires federal approval for this coverage and is subject to available funding. It does not alter other existing covered services listed in the statute.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SB 1264: technical correction; game and fish

SB 1264, titled "technical correction; game and fish" (though the bill text addresses medical funding), appropriates $7 million from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2025-2026 to construct a University of Arizona regional medical center in Yuma. The bill directly affects the University of Arizona and Yuma residents by funding the facility's construction and establishing an intent for ongoing state funding for its maintenance and operations. Key provisions include the specific allocation amount and the legislative intent to treat this as recurring annual funding beyond the initial construction phase. This is a funding bill focused on healthcare infrastructure, not a technical correction related to game or fish management as the title suggests.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SB 1152: early voting; mailing date

SB 1152 modifies Arizona's early voting ballot mailing timeline. It requires counties to mail early ballots within five days of receiving them from ballot preparers, but no earlier than 21 days before an election and no later than 18 days before. Voters requesting ballots must submit complete requests by 5:00 p.m. on the 11th day before an election to receive mail delivery within 48 hours. The bill directly affects Arizona voters who request early ballots and county election officials responsible for ballot distribution and processing. It does not change voter eligibility or ballot content, only the timing and procedures for mailing ballots.

passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 19, 2025

SB 1498: federal search; seizure; sheriff; permission

Arizona's SB 1498 requires federal employees (who are not certified Arizona peace officers) to obtain written permission from a county sheriff or the state attorney general before making arrests, searches, or seizures in the state, unless specific exceptions apply (like federal enclaves, immediate pursuit, or border/immigration officers). The permission request must include the subject's name, probable cause, asset details, and timing, and must be countersigned by the sheriff or attorney general (valid for 48 hours). Violations trigger mandatory prosecution by the county attorney for offenses like trespass, theft, or kidnapping, with no option to refuse prosecution if a sheriff reports a violation. The bill directly affects federal law enforcement actions within Arizona counties and aims to establish clear procedural safeguards for local authority.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✗ Immigration

passed · Arizona · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 2608: public officers; photographs; official use

HB 2608 requires Arizona elected or appointed public officers to provide a photograph taken within the past 12 months for all official uses when assuming office. This applies directly to individuals holding public office, such as mayors, council members, or county officials. The bill mandates that these photos be used for official purposes like identification, public records, or official communications. It overrides any existing requirements regarding officer photographs under other laws.

passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 19, 2025

SB 1442: appropriation; secure behavioral health facilities

SB 1442 allocates $25 million from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2025-2026 to fund new or retrofitted secure behavioral health residential facilities. It directly affects licensed facilities serving two specific populations: individuals with serious mental illness who are chronically treatment-resistant (court-ordered under A.R.S. § 36-550.09) or those committed via court order (A.R.S. § 13-4521). Funds must be used solely for facility construction or retrofitting, with recipients required to measure clinical outcomes, independent living skills, program participation, and physical health metrics. Facilities must report these results annually to state leadership, and the appropriation is exempt from standard funding lapsing rules. The bill requires a request for proposals by January 2026, prioritizing facilities that can open within 12 months and meet geographic needs.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Healthcare

passed · Arizona · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 2725: pledge of allegiance; parental notification

HB 2725 requires Arizona public schools to display U.S. flags (made in the U.S.) and provide Constitution/Bill of Rights copies (also U.S.-made) in classrooms for grades 7-12, and to set aside time daily for students to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Schools must notify parents if a student skips the Pledge during this designated time. The bill also mandates a 1-2 minute daily moment of silence at the start of each school day for all grades (K-12), with teachers encouraged to discuss its use with parents but not suggesting specific reflections. Private schools, parochial schools, and homeschools are exempt from these requirements.

Chris Lopez (R) · 20 co-sponsors

passed · Arizona · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 2411: alcohol consumption; golf courses

HB 2411 allows qualifying golf courses to permit patrons to bring outside alcohol purchased elsewhere for consumption on-site. Specifically, it amends Arizona law to permit golf courses that are at least 1,000 yards in size and hold an on-sale alcohol license to allow this practice. The bill directly affects these eligible golf courses and their patrons, removing a previous restriction on bringing outside alcohol to such venues. It does not change alcohol sales at the course itself, only the allowance for patrons to consume externally purchased alcohol. The law applies to on-sale licensed golf courses meeting the size requirement.

passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 19, 2025

SB 1613: ALTCS; rate increases; appropriations

SB 1613 provides $76.9 million in state funding (including $13.6 million from the general fund and $63.3 million from expenditure authority) for rate increases in Arizona's long-term care system during fiscal year 2025-2026. The bill directly affects assisted living centers and skilled nursing facilities by allocating funds to cover mandated rate increases for their services. It specifies the exact funding sources and amounts to ensure these rate adjustments are fully covered without requiring additional legislative action. The appropriations are exempt from standard budget lapse rules, guaranteeing the funds remain available for the intended purpose.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 19, 2025

SB 1460: appropriation; midomafetamine; research

Arizona's SB 1460 allocates $10 million from the state general fund for fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Department of Health Services to fund grants for research on midomafetamine as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The grants are limited to entities that have completed at least one late-stage clinical trial for midomafetamine and are currently in U.S. Food and Drug Administration review for PTSD treatment. This funding is exempt from standard appropriation lapsing rules under Arizona law. The bill directly affects qualified research organizations conducting specific clinical trials, not the general public.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare ✓ Veterans

passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 19, 2025

SB 1575: appropriation; Sage memorial hospital; dialysis

SB 1575 appropriates $3 million from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Department of Health Services. This funding is specifically for Sage Memorial Hospital in Ganado to construct and operate a new dialysis unit. The bill exempts this appropriation from standard rules requiring annual renewal, ensuring the funds remain available for the hospital's dialysis services. The measure directly affects patients in Ganado who require dialysis treatment and Sage Memorial Hospital's ability to provide this critical care.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 19, 2025

SB 1532: appropriation; behavioral health fee schedule

SB 1532 allocates $15 million from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2025-2026 to increase outpatient behavioral health payment rates by 5% for providers like clinics and therapists. It requires the Arizona health care cost containment system to report by November 2025 on how these rate increases are distributed to health plans. The bill also directs the system to seek input from providers on which specific mental health service codes (e.g., therapy sessions) should receive the 5% rate adjustment. This directly affects behavioral health providers by raising their reimbursement rates for outpatient services.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

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