Budget & Taxes

signed · Arizona · House Jun 13, 2026

HB 4155: amusements; 2026-2027

This Arizona bill updates regulations for liquor licenses, boxing, and fantasy sports to ensure proper tax collection and fund management. It requires boxing promoters to pay a four percent tax on gross receipts and mandates financial audits for these events, with unspent funds reverting to the state general fund if they exceed a specific limit. The legislation also establishes a fee for fantasy sports operators based on tribal gaming revenue shares and allows the boxing commission to withhold prize money from participants involved in sham contests. Additionally, the bill clarifies license renewal timelines and medical exam expiration dates for combat sports while repealing an outdated section related to fantasy sports funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates new taxes on boxing and fantasy sports, ensuring proper tax collection and fund management for the state.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Arizona · House Jun 13, 2026

HB 4168: taxation; omnibus; 2026-2027

HB 4168 updates Arizona's insurance premium tax rates and reporting requirements for the 2026-2027 period. The bill mandates that insurers file annual reports by March 1 detailing their direct premium income and pay corresponding taxes, which vary by insurance type and location. Fire insurance premiums on properties in towns with private fire companies are taxed at 0.66 percent, while other fire insurance is taxed at 2.2 percent, and taxes on other insurance categories gradually decrease to 1.70 percent for premiums received in 2021 and later. Eighty-five percent of the fire insurance tax collected is allocated to municipal and fire district funds to support public safety personnel retirement systems. Additionally, the bill requires larger insurers to make monthly tax payments throughout the year and allows for electronic submission of reports and payments.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes clear tax rates and reporting requirements, promoting fiscal responsibility and government accountability.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · Arizona · Senate Jun 13, 2026

SB 1847: general appropriations act; 2026-2027.

SB 1847 is the 2026-2027 General Appropriations Act for Arizona's Department of Corrections, allocating approximately $1.6 billion in state funding to support prisons, community corrections, and inmate healthcare. The bill establishes strict reporting requirements, mandating that the department submit monthly financial updates, annual staffing reports, and detailed bed capacity analyses to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee. It also introduces specific financial controls, such as requiring legislative review before spending on certain inmate healthcare contracts and limiting private prison staff stipends to amounts equal to those paid to state employees. Additionally, the legislation directs that all earnings from specific land funds be used solely to support penal institutions and requires the department to prioritize filling in-state prison beds before using out-of-state provisional beds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $1.6B to state corrections and enforces strict financial reporting, directly advancing budget management and funding essential public services.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill allocates $1.6B to Arizona DOC for prisons, corrections, and healthcare, strengthening the system.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

passed · Arizona · Senate Jun 13, 2026

SB 1488: appropriation; coal-impacted workforce; study

SB 1488 establishes a committee to study the economic and social impacts on communities dependent on the coal industry, particularly those facing job losses due to coal plant closures. The committee includes bipartisan legislators from rural or tribal areas, nonprofit representatives focused on food security and water protection, Navajo Nation officials, and a Coconino County supervisor. It also appropriates $600,000 for the Office of Economic Opportunity to conduct a workforce development study specifically in Coconino County, where the Navajo Generating Station closed. The committee must submit findings and recommendations to state leaders by December 31, 2026, with the study committee dissolving after September 30, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $600,000 for workforce study, directly funding a program under budget appropriations95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAppropriates $600k for workforce development study addressing coal plant closure job losses, directly supporting affected workers' transition through economic analysis.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed both · Arizona · House Jun 12, 2026

HCR 2044: preferential treatment; discrimination; prohibited acts

This proposed constitutional amendment (HCR 2044) would prohibit Arizona state and local governments from granting preferential treatment or discrimination based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in public employment, education, or contracting. It specifically bans requiring individuals to endorse race-based policies, spending public funds on offices promoting such policies, or implementing disciplinary actions based on race/ethnicity. The amendment directly affects public schools, universities, government agencies, and contractors operating under state authority. If approved by voters, it would become part of Arizona's Constitution, replacing existing antidiscrimination laws in these specific areas.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill explicitly prohibits public spending on race-based policies, restricting government fiscal allocation in education/contracting.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBans race-based policies in education, restricting diversity initiatives and affirmative action programs in schools.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits discrimination based on national origin (directly relevant to immigration), protecting immigrants from bias in public employment/education per bill summary.95% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBans preferential treatment based on race/ethnicity in public employment, restricting affirmative action programs that advance equity for marginalized workers, thus weakening targeted protections.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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failed · Arizona · Senate Jun 11, 2026

SB 1118: rural hospitals; radiation protection grants

SB 1118 appropriates state funds for a grant program to help rural hospitals cover costs of radiation protection systems. The bill directly affects rural hospitals (defined as those in counties with under 1 million residents) by providing financial assistance for shielding systems that protect staff during medical procedures using radiation. Key provisions require these systems to meet specific standards: equivalent protection to a .25mm lead apron and include real-time dosimetry to measure radiation exposure. The grant program is administered by the Arizona Department of Health Services for fiscal year 2026-2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds for rural hospital radiation protection grants, directly funding a healthcare program through budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAppropriates state funds for rural hospitals to cover radiation protection systems, enhancing staff safety and healthcare infrastructure through direct financial support.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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vetoed · Arizona · House May 5, 2026

HB 4145: 2026-2027; health care.

This bill establishes stricter rules for verifying eligibility for Arizona's health care system by requiring the state to match member data with tax and gambling records to detect undisclosed income. It mandates quarterly checks on able-bodied adults and prohibits the use of self-reported information for enrollment without independent verification from state agencies. Additionally, the legislation seeks to limit presumptive eligibility for adults, restricting it primarily to children and pregnant women, while setting specific performance standards for hospitals that make these temporary determinations. If hospitals repeatedly fail to meet these standards, the bill requires mandatory staff training or revokes their ability to make presumptive eligibility decisions. Although the bill passed the legislature, it was vetoed by the Governor.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill restricts government spending on health care by tightening eligibility verification and limiting presumptive eligibility, effectively reducing access to public services.85% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts access by imposing stricter eligibility verification and limiting presumptive eligibility for adults.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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vetoed · Arizona · House May 5, 2026

HB 4147: 2026-2027; human services.

This bill establishes new rules for Arizona's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to improve oversight and limit income thresholds for eligible recipients. It mandates that the state cap gross income limits for certain SNAP applicants at 185% of the federal poverty level and requires the Department of Economic Security to regularly cross-check applicant data with tax records, lottery winnings, and other government databases to verify eligibility. The legislation also sets a target to reduce payment error rates to 3% by 2030, requiring quarterly reports to the legislature and imposing financial penalties on the department if it fails to meet interim goals. Additionally, the bill mandates public reporting on fraud investigations and improper payments while authorizing an independent audit to identify factors contributing to payment errors.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill restricts SNAP eligibility by capping income limits and mandating stricter data verification, effectively limiting government spending on essential services.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed both · Arizona · Senate Apr 22, 2026

SB 1041: appropriation; Arizona trail fund

SB 1041 allocates $500,000 from Arizona's general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Arizona Trail Fund, which supports trail development and maintenance across the state. This appropriation directly funds existing trail projects under state law (ARS 41-511.15), benefiting public outdoor recreation access. The bill does not create new policies but provides dedicated state funding for established trail infrastructure. It is a procedural funding measure, not a policy change.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $500,000 from general fund for existing trail infrastructure, funding public recreation access under ARS 41-511.15.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates $500,000 for trail infrastructure development/maintenance, directly funding transportation infrastructure under state law (ARS 41-511.15) as a dedicated project.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