Budget & Taxes

passed both · Arizona · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 2932: groundwater transportation fee; website; posting

HB 2932 imposes an annual fee on entities transporting groundwater across county lines in Arizona, directly affecting agricultural, municipal, and industrial users moving water between counties. The fee ranges from $3 to $30 per acre-foot based on cumulative transportation volume (e.g., $3 for 0-1 million acre-feet, $30 for over 5 million). It requires the director to post the fee schedule on a website and annually adjust fees using the GDP price deflator. The bill also establishes credit mechanisms for property tax increases, donated land with groundwater restrictions, or intergovernmental agreements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes new annual fee (tax) on groundwater transport, directly creating state revenue via taxation.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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signed · Arizona · Senate Apr 15, 2026

SB 1503: public pensions; proxy voting

SB 1503 requires Arizona public pension funds to vote shares solely in the economic interest of plan participants and beneficiaries, directly affecting state-run pension managers and proxy advisory firms. It mandates that if a pension fund votes against a company's board recommendation (with majority independent directors), it must provide a documented economic analysis proving the vote aligns with financial goals, not environmental or ideological aims. Funds must annually report such votes and analyses to the state treasurer and back-test their economic models every three years to ensure accuracy. The bill prohibits using votes to advance non-financial goals unless an economic analysis confirms financial benefits, with strict certification requirements for all documentation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires economic analysis for pension votes, promoting fiscal responsibility in state fund management per bill's mandate to align with financial goals over ideology.85% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill explicitly prohibits pension funds from considering environmental factors in voting decisions, restricting environmental considerations from influencing investment choices.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

vetoed · Arizona · House Apr 13, 2026

HB 2584: public monies; genetic sequencing; prohibition

HB 2584 amends Arizona law governing state health insurance funding for public employees. It sets monthly spending limits for state-provided health coverage: $500 per individual, $1,200 per married couple (both state employees), or $1,200 per family (one employee spouse). The bill requires the Department of Administration to offer various plan types (including HMOs and indemnity plans) and mandates self-insurance programs include specific protections like grievance procedures and quality standards. It directly affects all full-time state employees and their dependents by defining how public funds can cover their health insurance. The bill does not address genetic sequencing, as suggested by its title.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesSets explicit monthly spending limits ($500/$1,200) on state health insurance for public employees, restricting government expenditure on this budget item.90% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareSets strict monthly spending limits ($500/$1,200) on state health coverage, restricting funding levels and limiting benefits for public employees.95% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill imposes strict monthly spending limits on state health coverage for public employees, restricting benefit scope and value despite mandating some procedural protections.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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signed · Arizona · Senate Apr 9, 2026

SB 1430: tax corrections act of 2026

SB 1430, the "Tax Corrections Act of 2026," amends Arizona's retail tax code to clarify and correct exemptions from the sales tax. It adds 25 specific exemptions, including sales of medical equipment (like prosthetics, hearing aids, and durable medical devices), prescription drugs, food, textbooks, and nonprofit sales. This directly affects businesses selling these items by ensuring they are exempt from the tax, resolving prior ambiguities in the code. The bill is a technical correction to the tax code, not a change in tax rates or policy.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAdds tax exemptions for essential items (medical equipment, food, textbooks), providing direct tax relief and resolving ambiguities in the retail tax code.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExempts textbooks from sales tax, reducing costs for schools and students purchasing educational materials.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExempts medical equipment (prosthetics, hearing aids) and prescription drugs from sales tax, reducing patient costs and improving access to healthcare services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

vetoed · Arizona · House Apr 7, 2026

HB 2008: school libraries; professional associations; prohibitions

HB 2008, the "Library Freedom Act," prohibits Arizona public schools from using taxpayer funds to pay dues or membership fees to professional associations that advocate for libraries and librarians. This directly affects public school libraries and their governing bodies, preventing them from financially supporting such associations with public money. The bill includes an exception allowing county free libraries, municipal libraries, or other contracted entities to still join these associations using their own funds. The law clarifies that "school library" encompasses the school's library, all sites it serves, and the school governing body.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesProhibits public school use of taxpayer funds for library association dues, restricting government spending on non-essential program support.90% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationProhibits public school funding for library associations, restricting resources for school libraries and their professional support systems.95% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentDefunds associations advocating for librarians' rights, restricting their ability to organize and advocate for labor protections.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 31, 2026

HB 2403: appropriation; AHCCCS; provider increase

HB 2403 allocates $7.5 million annually from Arizona's state general fund for four fiscal years (2026-2027 through 2029-2030) to increase payments to home and community-based service providers under Arizona's Medicaid program (AHCCCS). This funding directly supports providers who serve elderly Arizonans and individuals with physical disabilities, enabling them to offer services like in-home care and support. The bill specifically targets higher reimbursement rates for these providers, ensuring they receive additional state funding for eligible services. It is a budgetary measure with no policy changes beyond the specified funding allocation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $7.5M annually from state general fund to increase Medicaid provider reimbursements, directly funding essential healthcare services under AHCCCS.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $7.5M annually to increase Medicaid provider payments for home/community-based services, directly funding healthcare access for elderly/disabled Arizonans under AHCCCS.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 31, 2026

HB 2418: appropriation; major incident task forces

HB 2418 allocates $600,000 from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission. The commission must distribute this funding evenly to the five existing major incident task forces as of the bill's effective date. This funding supports these task forces' operations but does not create new policies or change eligibility for assistance.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $600k from state general fund to fund existing task forces' operations, directly supporting government spending on essential programs without policy changes.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAllocates $600k to fund existing major incident task forces, supporting operational capacity without policy changes.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 2889: appropriation; uranium monitoring; mine inspector

HB 2889 appropriates $1 million from Arizona's general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the state mine inspector to monitor uranium contamination. It requires the mine inspector to fund soil, water, and home testing for potential contamination and establish a statewide registry and monitoring program, partnering with tribal epidemiology centers. The bill mandates a report of findings and recommendations to state leaders by December 31, 2026. This funding is exempt from standard appropriation lapsing rules. The bill directly affects Arizona residents potentially exposed to uranium contamination, particularly in areas near mining sites.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $1M from general fund for uranium monitoring, funding essential environmental health program per bill's specific allocation.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds uranium contamination monitoring, soil/water testing, and establishes registry to protect environment from pollution per bill summary.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 2207: appropriation; braille transcription program

HB 2207 appropriates $300,000 from Arizona's state general fund annually for the state Department of Corrections' braille transcription program, which provides braille materials to inmates. The bill requires the department to submit annual reports by October 15 each year, detailing the number of Arizona inmates and out-of-state inmates served. This increases the program's funding from $200,000 to $300,000 per year, with the legislature intending this as ongoing annual support. The program directly serves incarcerated individuals who require braille materials for education or communication.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases annual state funding for a public service program ($300k from $200k) via general fund appropriation, directly advancing fiscal support for inmate accessibility services.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds braille transcription program for inmate rehabilitation within corrections, aligning with support indicators for improving rehabilitation services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 23, 2026

HB 4020: insurance; fraud unit; assessment; increase

HB 4020 enhances Arizona's insurance fraud investigation unit by requiring insurers to report suspected fraudulent claims to the Department of Insurance. It grants fraud unit investigators limited peace officer powers while maintaining confidentiality protections for reports and sources. The bill increases the annual assessment fee insurers pay to fund the unit from $1,050 to $1,350 per insurer. This directly affects all insurers licensed to operate in Arizona, mandating new reporting procedures and increasing their annual costs to support fraud investigations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases insurer assessment fee from $1,050 to $1,350 to fund Arizona's insurance fraud unit, directly boosting state revenue for a government program.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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