Budget & Taxes

passed · Arizona · House Mar 18, 2026

HCR 2058: AHCCCS; comprehensive claims audit

HCR 2058 requires a comprehensive audit of Arizona's Medicaid program (AHCCCS) to identify improper payments made over the past three years, such as duplicate claims, incorrect coding, or payments for ineligible services. The audit, to be conducted by qualified auditors and coordinated with federal Medicaid services, will categorize mispayments by provider type and managed care organization. Any recovered funds from mispayments will cover the audit costs, with remaining recoveries deposited into the state general fund. This voter-approved measure (requiring referendum) mandates a final report to state leaders within nine months of the audit and expires December 31, 2030.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates audit to recover Medicaid mispayments, redirecting recovered funds to state budget - promoting fiscal responsibility without new taxes or spending cuts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability State Budget

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introduced · Arizona · Senate Feb 9, 2026

SB 1738: Coconino county; juvenile services; appropriation

SB 1738 provides $20 million in state funding for Coconino County to build a new juvenile court services facility and convert its existing juvenile detention center into a detox, sobriety, and crisis recovery center. The funds come from the state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 and are exempt from standard appropriation lapse rules. This bill directly affects Coconino County's juvenile services system by enabling facility upgrades focused on both court support and crisis care. It is a straightforward funding measure with no additional policy changes beyond the specified facility uses.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $20M from state general fund for juvenile facility upgrades, directly increasing public service funding per appropriations authority.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAllocates $20M to convert juvenile detention into crisis recovery center, prioritizing rehabilitation over incarceration and aligning with criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Courts Juvenile Justice

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introduced · Arizona · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 4021: appropriation; medical marijuana; veterans; fees

HB 4021 allocates $10 million from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Department of Health Services. This funding specifically covers the issuance and renewal of medical marijuana registry identification cards for veterans of the U.S. armed forces. The bill directly affects eligible Arizona veterans who use medical marijuana and are registered under Arizona law. The appropriation is exempt from standard budget lapse rules, ensuring the funds remain available for this purpose. This is a funding measure, not a policy change to medical marijuana or veteran benefits.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $10M from state fund for veteran medical marijuana cards, increasing targeted public service funding within budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $10M for veterans' medical marijuana registry cards, expanding healthcare access for a specific patient group under Arizona's medical marijuana program.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAllocates $10M specifically for veterans' medical marijuana registry fees, directly funding a healthcare benefit for veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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introduced · Arizona · House Jun 13, 2026

HCR 2050: education funding; teacher compensation program..

This proposed constitutional amendment (HCR 2050) would prevent Arizona from reducing education funding below 2023 levels for K-12 programs until 2035-2036. It requires that any surplus funds from the state's permanent fund (above a 2.5% distribution rate) be allocated to a statewide teacher compensation program starting in 2036-2037. The program must distinguish between teacher performance, require schools to update salary schedules, allocate funds equally per teacher, and ensure the money supplements rather than replaces existing teacher pay. This proposal requires voter approval to take effect.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesPrevents K-12 funding cuts below 2023 levels and mandates surplus funds for teacher compensation program, directly strengthening education budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationPrevents K-12 funding cuts below 2023 levels until 2035-2036 and mandates a statewide teacher compensation program with performance-based allocation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Funding Teachers

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introduced · Arizona · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 4108: appropriation; irrigation grandfathered rights; retirement

HB 4108 allocates $50 million from Arizona’s general fund to compensate farmers and water users who permanently reduce or retire their existing irrigation water rights. The Department of Water Resources will use these funds to purchase "grandfathered" irrigation rights starting December 31, 2026, including agreements where rights holders permanently lower their annual water allotments. This directly affects holders of long-standing irrigation water rights by providing financial compensation for permanently reducing their water usage. The appropriation is exempt from standard budget lapse rules, ensuring the funds remain available for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $50M from general fund for water rights compensation, directly managing state budget expenditure per appropriations focus.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill allocates $50M to retire irrigation water rights, directly conserving water resources - a core environmental conservation measure under natural resources protection.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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introduced · Arizona · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 4118: insurance; fraud unit; assessment; increase.

HB 4118 increases the annual assessment fee for insurers licensed to operate in Arizona from $1,050 to $1,350. This fee, collected from each insurer, funds the state's insurance fraud unit and its operations. The bill amends existing law to formalize this higher fee amount and specifies that collected funds go into a dedicated fraud unit assessment fund. The legislation directly affects all insurers authorized to transact business in Arizona, requiring them to pay the increased fee annually.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases insurer assessment fee to fund insurance fraud unit, directly boosting state budget for essential program.95% confidence

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introduced · Arizona · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 4135: income tax; credit; child care

HB 4135 creates a new child care tax credit for Arizona taxpayers with children under five who use certified child care providers. The credit provides $2,000 per child for families with federal adjusted gross income of $75,000 or less, and $1,000 for incomes between $75,000 and $150,000 annually. A total of $15 million in credits is available each year on a first-come, first-served basis, with excess credits paid as refunds. The credit applies to tax returns filed for 2026 and later, supporting working families seeking quality early childhood care.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit for lower/middle-income families ($75k-$150k AGI) with $15M annual funding, reducing tax burden for child care costs.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentChild care credit reduces financial barriers for working parents, supporting workforce participation and employment stability.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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in committee · Arizona · Senate Feb 18, 2026

SCR 1051: education funding; teacher compensation program.

Arizona's SCR 1051 proposes a constitutional amendment to protect K-12 education funding levels until 2035-2036 and redirect any state education fund increases above 2.5% toward a statewide teacher pay program. The bill requires that all funds from such increases must be used to raise classroom teachers' base salaries, with specific rules: funds must distinguish between high-performing and underperforming teachers, be allocated equally per teacher, and supplement (not replace) existing pay. Schools receiving these funds must update salary schedules and ensure all eligible teachers receive the same allocation. The amendment must be approved by voters in the next general election to take effect.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProtects K-12 education funding levels and mandates redirecting surplus funds to teacher pay, strengthening public education budget allocation per bill language.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProtects K-12 funding until 2035 and mandates redirected surplus funds for teacher pay raises, distinguishing performance and supplementing existing salaries.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Funding Teachers

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in committee · Arizona · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 2240: tuition waiver; children; veterans; disabilities

HB 2240 provides tuition waiver scholarships at Arizona public universities and community colleges for specific groups. It directly affects: (1) children under 30 or unmarried spouses of peace officers, firefighters, correctional officers, or military personnel who died in the line of duty from PTSD-related injuries or suicide (with documented evidence); (2) Purple Heart recipients with a 50%+ VA disability rating who are Arizona residents or stationed in Arizona. The bill requires verification by state boards (like the Veterans' Services Department) and limits scholarships to 64 community college credits or a bachelor’s degree’s credit equivalent. It expands existing tuition waiver programs to include these new eligibility categories while maintaining strict documentation requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state budget funds for tuition waivers, directly increasing public education spending for specified groups.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides tuition waivers for higher education at Arizona public universities/community colleges, expanding access for veterans' families and disabled Purple Heart recipients.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides tuition waivers for Purple Heart recipients (veterans) with 50%+ VA disability, expanding educational benefits for veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Veteran Education Veteran Mental Health

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introduced · Arizona · House Jan 26, 2026

HB 2453: arts trust fund; monies

HB 2453 modifies Arizona's business filing fees to redirect funds toward arts funding. It requires that one-third of the annual report fees paid by domestic and foreign corporations (currently $45 per report) be deposited into the Arizona Arts Trust Fund, while the remaining two-thirds go to the Public Access Fund. This change applies to all businesses required to file annual reports with the state. The bill does not alter the fee amount but specifies where the funds are directed.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects existing business filing fees to arts funding, increasing dedicated public service budget allocation without raising taxes.95% confidence

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