HB 2724 creates a new "Search and Rescue Special Plate" program for Arizona license plates. To implement the program, an individual or organization must pay $32,000 upfront to the state, design the plate (subject to department approval), and may combine it with personalized plates. When purchasing these plates, owners pay a $25 annual fee, with $17 of that amount going directly to a new Search and Rescue Special Plate Fund. This fund, managed by the state, will support search and rescue organizations, while the remaining $8 covers administrative costs in the state highway fund. The bill affects plate buyers who choose this special plate option and the organizations receiving funds from the new program.
HB 2338 requires counties with fewer than 500,000 residents to obtain unanimous approval from all voting board members and every affected supervisory district before approving zoning permits for wind or solar projects. The bill mandates that all board members must be present for the vote, a majority must approve, and each district containing part of the project must vote yes. It also prohibits voting if a board member is absent or recused from a district affected by the project, requiring unanimous consent in those cases. This law directly affects local county boards and renewable energy developers seeking zoning approvals in smaller Arizona counties.
This bill, HB 2534, removes an existing legal provision from Arizona Revised Statutes Section 28-9204. The repeal directly affects the state's legal code by eliminating a specific section that previously existed. The bill does not establish new policies or allocate funds, as it only deletes prior statutory language. This action may clear the way for future legislative changes related to the repealed section.
HB 2570 requires gun dealers in Arizona to obtain a state permit before selling firearms, directly affecting businesses selling five or more firearms annually. Dealers must undergo background checks, hold a valid federal license, and pay a $250 application fee to the Department of Public Safety. The bill establishes new rules for permit eligibility, including restrictions for those with recent firearm-related convictions or safety concerns. It also creates a dedicated fund to cover permit processing and inspection costs, but does not change sales rules for individual buyers.
HB 2646 establishes three fundamental rights for Arizona children: the right to maintain relationships with parents (including visitation during parental incarceration), access to confidential health care services (such as contraception, STI treatment, and mental health care without parental consent), and enrollment in public schools with in-person instruction. The bill requires any law affecting these rights to prioritize the child's best interest and be narrowly tailored to a compelling government interest. It specifically allows children to consent to certain health services independently and overrides parental direction regarding public school enrollment. The law applies directly to Arizona children and their parents or legal guardians.
HB 2353 prohibits cumulative voting and proxy voting in Arizona homeowners' associations after the developer's control period ends. Instead, associations must use in-person voting or absentee ballots (or other approved electronic methods like email/fax) with specific rules: ballots must include voter identification, allow a seven-day delivery window, and be valid only for one election. This law applies to standard HOAs but excludes timeshare associations. It directly affects how HOA members vote for board members by requiring individual voter participation instead of concentrated or proxy voting.
HB 2678 adds a new exemption to Arizona's retail sales tax code, removing sales tax on diapers and feminine hygiene products. This directly affects consumers who purchase these essential items and retailers selling them. The bill amends Arizona Revised Statutes § 42-5061 to explicitly exempt "diapers and feminine hygiene products" from the state's retail sales tax, aligning with similar exemptions for items like food and medical supplies. The change applies to all qualifying products sold within Arizona, effective upon enactment.
HB 2739 would limit annual rent increases for Arizona tenants aged 65 or older to a maximum of 3%. Landlords renting to seniors would be prohibited from raising rents by more than this percentage each year. The bill directly affects senior renters in Arizona and their landlords, aiming to provide housing cost stability for fixed-income residents. Currently pending in the Arizona legislature (after House first and second readings in January 2026), it has not yet become law.
HB 2484 creates a new law enforcement charity license plate program in Arizona. Residents who pay a one-time $32,000 fee to the state can design custom plates (subject to department approval), with annual $25 plate fees where $17 directly funds a dedicated charity fund. The program allows combining these plates with personalized requests and requires the department to deposit the $17 donation into the law enforcement charity fund. This directly affects plate buyers and channels funds to law enforcement charities through the new funding mechanism.
HB 2368 requires inspections of smoke and fire dampers in fire protection systems to follow nationally recognized standards, and allows the state forester and fire marshal to provide certified inspectors to local authorities upon request. The bill prohibits counties from requiring fire sprinklers in single-family homes or duplexes (except for codes adopted before 2009) and blocks counties from using fire apparatus access road requirements to mandate sprinkler installations. These provisions apply to unincorporated county areas and to cities/towns adopting building or fire codes. The bill standardizes inspection practices while protecting homeowners' choices about fire sprinkler installations.
HB 2636 proposes to increase Arizona's individual income tax rates for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2021. The bill would amend tax brackets to raise rates across all income levels for both residents and nonresidents earning income within Arizona. Key provisions include adjusting the percentage rates applied to different income ranges, such as increasing the top marginal rate for single filers and married couples filing jointly. This legislation directly affects all Arizona taxpayers subject to individual income tax, with changes applying to future tax years. The bill is currently in early legislative stages (House First/Second Reading in 2026).
HB 2612 clarifies and updates Arizona homeowners' associations' (HOAs) rules for handling member record requests. It requires HOAs to provide financial and operational records within 10 business days to any member or their designated representative, with no fee for review (though $0.15/page for copies is permitted). The bill explicitly allows HOAs to withhold sensitive information like attorney communications, pending litigation details, personal health/financial data of members or employees, and meeting minutes from non-open sessions. This applies to most Arizona HOAs, excluding timeshare associations, and aims to balance member access with privacy and legal protections.
