Budget & Taxes

passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 11, 2026

SCR 1028: revenue increases; administrative fee authorization

SCR 1028 is a proposed constitutional amendment (not a regular bill) that would require a two-thirds vote in both Arizona legislative chambers to pass any law increasing state revenues. It defines "revenue increases" to include new taxes, higher tax rates, fee hikes, or changes to tax deductions/exemptions, while excluding effects like inflation. If approved by voters, it would change the process for future revenue-raising measures, requiring supermajority approval instead of a simple majority. The amendment is now scheduled for voter approval at the next general election.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRestricts supermajority requirement for revenue increases, limiting ability to raise taxes/fees through simple majority vote.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 10, 2026

SB 1498: appropriation; police department; training center

SB 1498 appropriates $2.5 million from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Paradise Valley Police Department. The funds are specifically for constructing a law enforcement training center with dedicated classrooms, firearm training facilities, and physical training spaces. This bill directly affects the Paradise Valley Police Department by providing state funding for a new training facility. The legislation is a funding measure, not a policy change, and is currently in early legislative stages with only Senate readings completed.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $2.5M from state general fund for police training center, directly increasing government spending on essential law enforcement infrastructure.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 5, 2026

SCR 1003: property tax; exemption; virtual currency

This constitutional amendment (SCR 1003) proposes adding virtual currency to Arizona's list of property tax-exempt assets. It defines virtual currency as a digital representation of value functioning as a medium of exchange, unit of account, and store of value (excluding U.S. dollars or foreign currency). If approved by voters, it would exempt virtual currency holdings from property taxation for Arizona residents who own such digital assets. The proposal requires voter approval at the next general election to take effect, as it amends the state constitution.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesExempts virtual currency from property tax, reducing state tax revenue and weakening the tax base without fiscal justification.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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failed · Arizona · Senate Mar 4, 2026

SB 1745: local excise taxes; rate limit

SB 1745 limits transaction privilege taxes (like local sales taxes on specific services) in Arizona cities and towns with over 550,000 residents to a maximum of 2.5% per tax category. It requires voter approval for any tax increase above this cap, with elections held on even-year consolidated dates. Existing voter-approved taxes remain exempt from the cap, but cities violating the law face state revenue withholding until corrected. The bill directly affects large municipalities' ability to raise local tax rates without public consent.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesLimits local tax rates to 2.5% and requires voter approval for increases, restricting municipal fiscal autonomy and tax-raising authority.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 3, 2026

SB 1045: blockchain technology; tax; fee; prohibition

Arizona's SB 1045 prohibits cities and counties from banning or taxing individuals who run blockchain technology nodes (home-based computers validating transactions) in their residences. The bill explicitly prevents local governments from imposing restrictions or fees on residential blockchain operations, stating such regulation is a statewide concern. It defines key terms like "computational power" (using hardware/software for tasks like blockchain processing) and "running a node" (validating transactions). The law directly affects residential users of blockchain technology, ensuring they cannot face local barriers or costs for this activity.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesProhibits local taxes/fees on residential blockchain operations, restricting municipal tax authority per bill's explicit language.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits local bans/taxes on residential blockchain nodes, protecting the technology from restrictive regulations per bill language.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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failed · Arizona · Senate Feb 23, 2026

SB 1035: state department of corrections; appropriation

SB 1035 appropriates funds from the state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to provide a 5% salary increase for all sworn correctional officers and civilian employees within Arizona's State Department of Corrections. This bill directly affects over 3,000 correctional staff members who work in Arizona's state prisons and facilities. The key provision is a mandatory pay raise for these employees, funded through a specific appropriation in the state budget. As a procedural funding measure, it does not create new policies or alter existing laws.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesFunds 5% salary increase for correctional staff via state budget appropriation, directly increasing public sector spending and supporting essential personnel.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill appropriates funds for correctional staff salaries, directly funding Arizona's corrections system within criminal justice framework.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandatory 5% salary increase for correctional staff funded via state budget directly advances wage standards for over 3,000 employees, aligning with wage increase indicators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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