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passed · Arizona · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 2805: electronic signatures; nomination petitions

HB 2805 creates a secure online portal for collecting signatures on nomination petitions for candidates running for local district offices in Arizona, including school districts, community colleges, hospital districts, and water conservation districts. It requires the secretary of state to provide this system with identity verification, allowing qualified electors to sign petitions electronically and enabling candidates to collect all signatures online. The bill mandates equal access to this system for all candidates (regardless of political party, affiliation, or nomination method) and prohibits discrimination or disparate treatment based on those factors. This policy change modernizes the petition process for local elections while ensuring consistent application across all candidates for these specific offices.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires secure portal with identity verification for electronic signatures, enhancing cybersecurity for digital petition collection.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Technology

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vetoed · Arizona · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 2033: statewide assessment; written form; requirements

HB 2033 requires Arizona's state board of education to implement uniform statewide assessments in reading, writing, and math for at least four grades annually, while prohibiting assessments that promote sectarian or partisan views. It mandates collecting specific nontest data (like graduation/dropout rates by ethnicity) through surveys of school staff, with strict privacy protections under FERPA. The bill allows students to opt out of district assessments if they provide scores from nationally recognized tests (e.g., SAT, ACT) before testing begins. Additionally, it permits written tests for students with IEPs/504 plans, religious accommodations, or parent requests. This directly affects public schools, students, and educators by standardizing testing requirements and data collection.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates uniform statewide assessments in core subjects with prohibitions on sectarian/partisan content and opt-out option for nationally recognized tests, supporting educational accountability.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates FERPA-compliant data privacy protections for student assessment data collection85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Technology

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vetoed · Arizona · House Apr 7, 2026

HB 2903: social credit; use; prohibition

HB 2903 prohibits Arizona state agencies from requiring banks or financial institutions to use social credit scores when evaluating loan applications. The bill directly affects lenders operating in Arizona by preventing state mandates that would compel them to consider these scores. Its key provision, added to Arizona law, explicitly states the state cannot require such use during lending decisions. This is a straightforward policy change limiting state influence on financial institutions' evaluation methods.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits state-mandated use of social credit scores in lending, protecting consumer data privacy from algorithmic scoring systems.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Technology

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 26, 2026

HCR 2004: photo enforcement systems; prohibition.

HCR 2004 is a proposed referendum measure that would prohibit the use of photo enforcement systems for traffic violations in Arizona. It defines "photo enforcement system" as devices combining radar/sensors with cameras to capture license plate images for identifying traffic lawbreakers. If approved by voters, this measure would amend Arizona law to ban such systems, directly affecting law enforcement agencies and traffic enforcement practices. The resolution requires voter approval to become law, as stated in its preamble.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBans photo enforcement systems (camera/radar technology) for traffic violations, restricting data collection technology per bill definition.92% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBans photo enforcement systems for traffic violations, restricting a traffic safety enforcement method directly impacting transportation law enforcement practices.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Technology

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 2409: artificial intelligence; statewide education program

HB 2409 establishes a voluntary statewide summer education program for Arizona residents through the Department of Education. It creates two core curricula: one teaching digital safety (including spotting AI-generated misinformation, understanding algorithmic bias, and protecting personal data), and another providing practical AI skills for small business owners (covering marketing tools, operational automation, and ethical use). The program, offered at public facilities, allows participating schools or colleges to award academic credit for completion. It directly affects Arizona residents and small business owners by providing accessible, hands-on AI education without mandating school curriculum changes.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates voluntary AI education curricula for digital safety and business skills, expanding educational access and curriculum offerings in K-12 context95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes AI education curricula teaching data protection, algorithmic bias, and ethical AI use, directly promoting digital safety and responsible technology adoption.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Technology

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failed · Arizona · House Feb 26, 2026

HB 4009: data centers; state lands; map

HB 4009 requires Arizona's state land department to create a map identifying state lands suitable for data center development within two years of the law's effective date. The department must consult with the data center industry when developing the map, which will guide future land use planning under Section 37-331.03. The map must be submitted to the governor, Senate President, House Speaker, and Secretary of State. This procedural bill, which failed to pass in February 2026, does not change existing laws but establishes a framework for future data center siting decisions.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFacilitates data center development by identifying suitable state lands, supporting tech infrastructure expansion without direct privacy/security provisions.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Technology

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passed · Arizona · House Feb 26, 2026

HB 2452: comprehensive plans; data centers; nuclear

HB 2452 requires counties in Arizona with over 125,000 residents to include specific land use designations for data centers and small modular reactors in their comprehensive plans. The bill mandates counties to identify sufficient land locations and extents for data center construction and operation, and for larger counties (over 200,000 residents) to designate land for small modular reactors. It also adds provisions for energy planning, including incentives for renewable energy use and policies to support efficient energy consumption. This bill directly affects county planning processes by requiring new land-use considerations for data centers and nuclear energy infrastructure within existing planning frameworks.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates land for data centers/SMRs and explicitly includes renewable energy incentives in energy planning provisions, advancing clean energy infrastructure development.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates incentives for renewable energy use in energy planning, directly promoting clean energy adoption and environmental protection.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates land use planning for data centers, facilitating tech infrastructure development and aligning with renewable energy incentives for tech operations.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Technology

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