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passed both · Arizona · House Apr 21, 2026

HCM 2009: subsurface minerals; access; federal policy

HCM 2009 is a memorial from Arizona's legislature requesting the federal government to address barriers to accessing subsurface minerals (like copper) under federal land withdrawals, such as national monuments in Arizona. It asks Congress to amend the Antiquities Act to require state consent for new monuments, compensate Arizona for inaccessible mineral rights, and streamline mining permits. The memorial also seeks to rescind specific federal regulations (43 CFR 3809) that Arizona claims incorrectly treat patented surface lands as public lands, complicating mineral exploration. This would primarily affect Arizona's state land department and private mineral exploration companies by reducing regulatory hurdles to develop critical minerals.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRequests deregulation of mining access on federal lands by amending Antiquities Act and rescinding regulations, prioritizing mineral extraction over environmental protections.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Environment

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passed both · Arizona · House Apr 20, 2026

HCM 2006: endangered species act; urging reform

This Arizona legislative memorial (HCM 2006) urges federal agencies and Congress to reform the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Migratory Bird Conservation Act. It requests that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, and Forest Service reduce regulatory burdens on ranchers and prevent lease cancellations on federally managed grazing lands due to ESA implementation. The memorial specifically cites concerns about ranchers being unfairly evicted from grazing lands and seeks to align federal policy with "long-standing agricultural practices" in Arizona. As a non-binding memorial, it does not directly change laws but formally requests federal action to address these specific impacts on rural ranching communities.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill explicitly urges reform to reduce ESA regulatory burdens on ranchers and prevent lease cancellations due to ESA implementation, directly weakening environmental protections.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Environment

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passed both · Arizona · House Apr 20, 2026

HCM 2011: Mexican wolf; delist; urging support

This Arizona state memorial (HCM 2011) urges Congress to delist the Mexican wolf from the federal endangered species list. It claims the wolf population has exceeded recovery goals since 2014 (286 wild wolves in 2024) and no longer requires ESA protections. The memorial specifically requests Congress pass H.R. 4255 to remove the wolf from the list, defund the federal reintroduction project, transfer management to states, and ensure full compensation for ranchers' livestock losses. It does not create new law but advocates for policy changes to end federal management of the species.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentUrges delisting Mexican wolf from ESA, defunding federal protections, and transferring management to states - directly weakens endangered species conservation under the Endangered Species Act.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Environment

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passed · Arizona · House Apr 13, 2026

HB 2975: state lands; solar score; maps

HB 2975 prohibits Arizona's state land department from using solar scores or similar tools in land decisions starting from its effective date. The bill requires the department to develop two new resource scoring maps within two years: one for mining (considering known resources) and one for housing (considering development needs). These maps must be created with input from relevant industries and will guide the department’s land use planning and five-year disposal plans. The department must also submit updated maps to state leaders, including the governor and legislative leaders. This bill directly affects how Arizona manages state lands for mining, housing, and renewable energy projects.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyProhibits use of solar scoring tools in land decisions, removing a mechanism to advance solar projects on state lands95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill prohibits solar scores (promoting clean energy) in land decisions, replacing with mining/housing maps. Prioritizes industry development over environmental considerations, weakening clean energy promotion.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates creation of housing development-focused map for land use planning, directly advancing housing development needs per bill's requirements.92% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyProhibits use of solar scoring tools in land decisions, restricting tech application for renewable energy planning.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Environment

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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 Environment

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 18, 2026

HB 2389: replacement units; certificates; environmental compatibility

HB 2389 streamlines environmental review for utility infrastructure replacements by creating exceptions to the standard certificate of environmental compatibility requirement. It allows utilities to replace transmission line conductors/wires or adjacent power plants without new approvals, provided they meet specific conditions: 30-day notice, a public comment session, maintaining total power capacity, and replacing within sites that previously had environmental approvals (or existed before 1971). This directly affects electric utilities planning infrastructure upgrades and the Arizona Corporation Commission overseeing these reviews. The bill modifies existing rules to reduce administrative burden for routine replacements while maintaining environmental safeguards through public engagement and capacity requirements.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill removes environmental review requirement for utility replacements, weakening regulatory oversight by allowing infrastructure changes without new approvals.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Environment

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 10, 2026

HCR 2038: Colorado River; seven-state agreement

HCR 2038 is a non-binding legislative resolution supporting Arizona's position in ongoing negotiations for a seven-state agreement governing the Colorado River. It states Arizona's support for a mutual agreement that protects the state's vital industries (agriculture, technology, and military) reliant on Colorado River water, while acknowledging Arizona's significant water conservation efforts (including $211 million invested to save up to 6.6 million acre-feet). The resolution emphasizes Arizona's historical water use reductions (8.9 million acre-feet) and economic contributions (75% of basin jobs and crop sales in the Lower Basin) as context for negotiations. It does not create new policy but formally endorses collaborative solutions to address the river's structural deficit and uphold the 1922 Compact.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill highlights Arizona's $211M water conservation efforts (saving 6.6M acre-feet), directly aligning with environmental conservation indicators.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 2912: utility; resource plan; commission review

HB 2912 requires Arizona electric utilities to submit detailed integrated resource plans to the Corporation Commission every three years. These plans must project 15-year energy demand (with low/medium/high scenarios), detail existing and planned generation assets, analyze costs and reliability of potential new plants, and use a ratepayer impact test to select the lowest-cost, most reliable option - without prioritizing emissions goals. The Commission must also obtain an independent third-party review of each plan to verify data and evaluate alternatives. The bill includes optional analysis of carbon emissions across all plant lifecycle stages (scopes 1-3), but the core requirement focuses on cost, reliability, and transparency for ratepayer decisions.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill explicitly states resource plans must select options 'without prioritizing emissions goals,' removing environmental considerations from energy planning decisions, prioritizing cost over emissions reduction.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Environment

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 2267: public nuisance; renewable energy; exceptions

HB 2267 amends Arizona law to classify new utility-scale wind and solar farms within four miles of residential properties as public nuisances. It specifically exempts projects with existing zoning approvals, those approved by environmental committees, and nonexporting rooftop solar systems. County attorneys or the state attorney general may sue to stop these projects, with violators facing misdemeanor charges. The bill directly affects new large-scale renewable energy installations near homes, not existing projects or small residential solar systems.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyClassifies new utility-scale wind/solar farms near homes as public nuisances, enabling lawsuits to halt projects, directly restricting new renewable energy development.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentClassifies new utility-scale wind/solar farms near homes as public nuisances, creating legal barriers to renewable energy expansion and weakening environmental progress toward clean energy adoption.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Environment

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vetoed · Arizona · Senate Mar 6, 2026

SB 1439: municipalities; counties; recycling; prohibition

SB 1439 prohibits Arizona municipalities, counties, and other local governments from requiring or recommending that residents recycle products not currently being actively recycled. The bill defines "actively recycled" as a product that is reprocessed into a new item. It amends existing recycling laws for cities (ARS §9-500.07) and counties (ARS §11-269), and adds a new statewide prohibition (ARS §49-707) covering all political subdivisions. This directly affects local governments by restricting their ability to mandate recycling of materials without established processing infrastructure, and impacts residents who may no longer be required to sort certain items into recycling bins. The law takes effect upon enactment.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentProhibits local governments from mandating recycling of non-active items, limiting environmental protection measures at local level.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Environment

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