Budget & Taxes

introduced · Arizona · House Jan 21, 2026

HB 2724: special plate; search and rescue

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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates dedicated fund ($17 annual fee) to directly finance search and rescue services, advancing public safety funding through new revenue streams.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 23, 2026

HB 2091: financial surveillance fund; insurer examinations

HB 2091 establishes a "financial surveillance fund" to cover costs for examining Arizona insurers. It requires most domestic insurers (excluding specific reinsurers and service companies) to pay annual fees based on their total admitted assets, ranging from $250 to $22,500 per year. The fund, administered by the state insurance department, will pay for financial analysts to conduct surveillance on insurers. Fees are adjusted annually starting in 2027 based on inflation, with minimums tied to asset size categories.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates insurer fee-based revenue stream for state insurance department surveillance, funding government operations through mandatory annual fees.95% confidence

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signed · Arizona · House Apr 13, 2026

HB 2029: water conservation grant fund; disclosure

HB 2029 creates a Water Conservation Grant Fund to support water-saving projects in Arizona. It allows eligible entities (like local governments or nonprofits partnering with them) to apply for grants for conservation programs (up to $3 million) or projects (up to $250,000), requiring a 25% match from other sources. Applicants must disclose projected water savings, the source of saved water (groundwater or surface water), and their plan for using the saved water. The Water Infrastructure Finance Authority must adopt implementing rules within 90 days of the bill's effective date.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates state-funded grant program for water conservation, allocating budget resources to support conservation initiatives.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates grant fund for water conservation projects requiring disclosure of water savings and usage plans, directly advancing environmental conservation efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

passed · Arizona · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 2773: international criminal court; government resources

HB 2773 prohibits Arizona state agencies, political subdivisions (like counties or cities), and their employees from using state funds or resources to support the International Criminal Court (ICC) in enforcing arrests, rulings, or policies within Arizona. Specifically, it bans using state money for any activity aiding the ICC's enforcement efforts, except when required by a court order. The bill directly affects state government operations by restricting how public funds can be allocated. If passed, it would prevent Arizona entities from contributing to ICC enforcement actions within the state.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRestricts state funding for ICC support, limiting government spending on a specific activity per bill's explicit prohibition of state funds use.95% confidence

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passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SB 1177: public monies; gender transition; prohibition

SB 1177 prohibits Arizona public funds from being used to cover medical procedures related to gender transition, including surgeries or prescriptions for puberty blockers, hormones, or other pharmaceuticals. It defines "gender transition" as per existing law and specifies that "public monies" includes any state funding, reimbursements, or health insurance coverage through state programs. Violating this prohibition by a public official would be deemed a misuse of public funds under Arizona law. The bill directly affects state agencies, health programs, and public employees who manage or distribute state-funded healthcare services.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesProhibits state funding for gender transition medical procedures, restricting public monies allocation under budgetary control and defunding specific healthcare services.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareProhibits public funding for gender transition medical procedures, restricting coverage of specific healthcare services under state health programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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failed · Arizona · House Jun 12, 2026

HB 2320: school districts; bonds; financial advisors

HB 2320 requires Arizona school districts to hire an independent, SEC-registered financial advisor before any bond election. The advisor must help the school board with bond issuance details like repayment structure, credit ratings, and hiring other professionals, while preparing required informational materials for voters. The bill prohibits these advisors from colluding on hiring other professionals or underwriting bonds they advised on. This directly affects all Arizona school districts seeking to issue bonds, mandating neutral financial guidance to ensure cost-effective borrowing. The law aims to standardize bond election processes with independent oversight.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires SEC-registered financial advisors for school district bond elections to ensure fiscal responsibility in bond issuance and repayment structures.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds

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passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SB 1156: appropriation; short-term detention holds

SB 1156 appropriates $20 million from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to reimburse cities, towns, and counties for costs incurred when holding people in the U.S. without legal permission (referred to as "unauthorized aliens") in short-term detention. This funding directly affects local law enforcement agencies and governments that manage detention facilities. The bill provides a specific reimbursement mechanism for these short-term holds, which typically occur while federal immigration authorities process individuals. It does not change immigration policy or create new detention requirements, only covering existing local costs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $20M from state general fund for local detention reimbursements, directly funding government spending under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill funds reimbursement for holding unauthorized aliens, enabling local enforcement cooperation with federal immigration, advancing restrictive immigration enforcement practices.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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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

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Corrections

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vetoed · Arizona · Senate Jun 19, 2026

SB 1221: tax laws; interpretation; application; hearing

SB 1221 protects Arizona taxpayers by limiting retroactive tax changes. It requires the state tax department to notify legislative committees and hold a hearing before implementing new tax interpretations that could harm taxpayers, and prohibits retroactive application of such changes unless they benefit taxpayers. The bill also bans retroactive tax, penalty, or interest assessments based on new interpretations and allows taxpayers to use the change as a defense in disputes over past charges. Taxpayers seeking refunds for overpayments due to new interpretations must prove they were charged an additional fee to cover the tax. This applies to all Arizona taxpayers and tax administrators.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly protects taxpayers by prohibiting retroactive tax changes, requiring hearings, and allowing defenses in disputes. Strengthens fiscal responsibility and taxpayer protections in tax administration.95% confidence

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introduced · Arizona · Senate Jan 27, 2026

SB 1362: appropriation; resilience plan

SB 1362 allocates $2 million from Arizona's general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the University of Arizona's Aegis consortium to develop a state resilience plan. The bill directly funds the University of Arizona and its Aegis consortium to create this plan, which focuses on preparing for climate or disaster-related challenges. It provides specific financial resources for planning activities but does not change existing laws or regulations. This is a procedural funding bill with no voting record or policy changes beyond the allocated budget.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $2M from Arizona's general fund for resilience planning, directly funding a state program through budget appropriation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $2M to University of Arizona's consortium for resilience planning, directly funding higher education infrastructure without restricting educational operations.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds $2M for climate resilience planning via University of Arizona, directly advancing environmental preparedness for climate challenges.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Higher Education

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