Housing

signed · Arizona · House Jun 19, 2026

HB 2244: evictions; satisfaction of judgments

HB 2244 modifies Arizona eviction laws to streamline the process for tenants who have paid a judgment following an eviction. It requires landlords to file a "satisfaction of judgment" within 40 days of full payment, but if they fail to respond to a tenant's motion within 15 days, the tenant faces no filing fee, no court hearing, the judgment is automatically considered satisfied upon proof of payment, and all eviction records are sealed. This directly affects tenants who paid eviction judgments but faced delays or obstacles from landlords. The key mechanism removes procedural barriers for tenants while imposing specific deadlines on landlords to resolve payment records. The bill focuses on concrete administrative changes to expedite record clearance after tenant payment.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingStreamlines tenant relief after eviction payment, automatically sealing records and removing fees/requirements upon proof of payment, strengthening tenant protections.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

vetoed · Arizona · House Jun 19, 2026

HB 2100: small land subdivision; requirements

HB 2100 allows Arizona counties to create ordinances for small land subdivisions containing 6-10 lots (each 2+ acres), exempting them from standard water supply requirements under state law. Developers of these subdivisions must submit a public report and ensure each lot has legal access, as defined by existing law. The bill directly affects county governments (which can adopt these rules) and developers seeking to create small-scale subdivisions without meeting typical water compliance standards. It does not change water requirements for larger subdivisions or other land development types.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentExempts subdivisions from standard water supply requirements, weakening environmental regulations related to water conservation and compliance standards.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExempts small subdivisions from water requirements, reducing regulatory barriers for housing development. This facilitates more housing construction by lowering developer compliance costs.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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signed · Arizona · House Jun 13, 2026

HB 4157: commerce; 2026-2027

This bill updates how money from Arizona's state lottery is distributed and clarifies rules for examining insurance companies. It ensures that funds are first used to pay off lottery-related bond debts, then allocates specific amounts to various programs including wildlife conservation, child safety, health education, and homeless shelters. The legislation also establishes a minimum deposit requirement for the state general fund before certain heritage funds can receive money and sets a schedule for quarterly transfers. Additionally, it mandates that the insurance director examine domestic insurers at least once every five years and allows for accepting reports from other states to avoid duplicate reviews.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates lottery funds to essential programs like wildlife conservation, child safety, and homeless shelters, directly funding public services.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill allocates lottery funds specifically to wildlife conservation programs, directly supporting environmental protection efforts.65% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly allocates funds to homeless shelters, directly supporting housing assistance and homelessness prevention.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · Arizona · House Jun 4, 2026

HB 2383: school districts; leases; housing development

HB 2383 amends Arizona law to clarify how school districts can lease property, including for housing development under specific existing rules. It requires school districts to set annual fee schedules for leases, prohibits discrimination based on beliefs, and mandates proof of liability insurance for lessees. The bill specifies that housing development leases must comply with Section 15-342, paragraph 6 (not creating new housing authority), while preserving existing teacher housing and permanent teacherage fund provisions. Monies from leases must go to a "civic center school fund" for approved community uses, not general district funds. This affects all Arizona school districts managing property leases.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits lease discrimination, enables school district housing development under existing rules, and preserves teacher housing - aligning with tenant protections and housing access.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · Arizona · House Jun 4, 2026

HB 2120: property tax exemption; disability; determination

HB 2120 amends Arizona's property tax law to expand exemptions for specific groups: widows/widowers, people with total permanent disabilities, and veterans with disabilities. It provides full tax exemption for veterans with 100% service-connected disability (and surviving spouses using the home as primary residence), and a partial exemption of $4,188 for others based on their disability rating percentage. To qualify, applicants must meet income limits ($34,901-$41,870 depending on children) and file annual affidavits with county assessors. The exemption amounts and income thresholds will adjust annually based on GDP and housing index changes. This directly affects eligible Arizona residents seeking relief on their primary residence property taxes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands property tax exemptions for lower-income groups (widows, disabled, veterans), providing direct tax relief per support indicators.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides property tax exemptions for disabled veterans/widows, reducing housing costs for eligible homeowners, aligning with affordable housing support.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill expands property tax exemptions for veterans with service-connected disabilities, providing full exemption for 100% disabled veterans and partial exemptions based on disability rating, directly advancing veteran benefits.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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 Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 31, 2026

HB 2620: appropriation; homeless veterans; shelter services

HB 2620 allocates $300,000 annually from the state general fund for fiscal years 2026-2031 to the Arizona Department of Veterans' Services. This funding will be distributed as grants to emergency shelters that provide low-barrier, single-adult shelter for veterans aged 55 or older, with at least 100 beds in non-congregate settings, specifically serving homeless veterans. The bill targets shelters that don’t require pre-scheduled appointments to ensure immediate access for vulnerable veterans. This is a funding measure, not a new program, directly supporting existing shelters serving homeless veterans through annual grants.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $300,000 annually from state general fund for veteran shelter services, directly funding a public program under budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds $300k annually for shelters serving homeless veterans, directly addressing homelessness through housing support and immediate access services.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAllocates $300k annually for shelters serving homeless veterans aged 55+, ensuring immediate access without appointments.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 2667: homebuyer assistance programs; requirements

This bill sets requirements for Arizona's homebuyer and downpayment assistance programs. First-time homebuyers must be Arizona residents for two years before applying, occupy the home as their primary residence for two years, and cannot use it as a vacation or short-term rental (per defined statutes) until repaying program funds. It also prohibits out-of-state investors from accessing these programs. These rules apply directly to state-run assistance programs and their recipients.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill enforces residency/occupancy requirements to ensure homebuyer assistance serves primary residents, preventing misuse by investors or short-term rentals, strengthening program effectiveness.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 2926: housing; contractors; bonds; taxes

HB 2926 streamlines workforce housing development by allowing builders to start erecting homes (vertical construction) while utility improvements (horizontal construction) are ongoing, provided plans are approved, infrastructure is secured, and safety is certified. It requires cities to create expedited permitting processes for these projects, including faster reviews, reduced fees, and dedicated contacts. The bill also establishes a rural contractor license that waives exams for qualified out-of-state license holders (with four years of experience), restricts work to rural areas (counties under 100,000 residents), and expires in 2029. Additionally, it updates bond approval rules for single-family home financing, mandating governing body review of detailed plans before bond issuance.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingStreamlines workforce housing development via expedited permits, reduced fees, and dedicated processes, directly advancing housing availability and development.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed · Arizona · House Feb 26, 2026

HB 2459: mobile home parks; submetering; fees

HB 2459 requires mobile home park landlords to separately meter utilities like electricity, water, and gas, charging only the utility company’s standard residential rate plus a maximum $8 administrative fee. Landlords must clearly disclose all utility charges and fees in rental agreements, including the specific administrative fee amount. The bill prevents mobile home parks from being classified as regulated water systems solely due to submetering for water conservation. This directly affects mobile home park tenants by ensuring fairer utility billing and landlords by setting clear limits on fees.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires clear utility billing and caps fees in mobile home parks, protecting tenants from excessive charges and promoting transparency in rental costs.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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