Key Bills & Issues

Sponsor

Rep. David Livingston (R)

Summary

Requires that an employer who is refused coverage by two or more insurers be placed in the assigned risk plan established by this legislation unless on a current or prior workers’ compensation policy the employer knowingly does not meet reasonable health and safety, audit or loss prevention requirements, allow an insurance carrier or assigned insurance carrier reasonable access to employer records for audit or inspection purposes under the policy, has an outstanding premium that is due on a workers’ compensation policy and that is not subject to a dispute, the employer or employers representative knowingly fails to comply with the assigned risk plans application procedures or makes a material misrepresentation on the application.

Comments

1/9 Added to EW tracking

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/10/2025 at 3:25 PM

1/27 EW recommend supporting

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/27/2025 at 3:13 PM

2/6 PA approved support

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 2/9/2025 at 4:43 PM

Last Action

02/04/2025 S – Transmit to Senate

Sponsor

Rep. David Livingston (R)

Summary

Modifies the definition of “serve” or “service” to include electronic transmission in a manner  reasonably calculated to achieve effective service unless the receiving  party opts out by providing written notice to the other party.

Comments

1/9 Added to EW tracking

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/10/2025 at 3:25 PM

1/27 EW recommended supporting

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/27/2025 at 3:14 PM

2/6 PA approved support

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 2/9/2025 at 4:43 PM

Last Action

02/06/2025 S – Transmit to Senate

Sponsor

Rep. David Livingston (R)

Summary

Lists exclusions to this legislation and requires applicable insurers that market policies to notify the Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions (ADIFI) whether the policies will be marketed with or without an illustration. Requires the insurer to identify policy forms and whether an illustration will be used, and after January 1, 2026, requires the insurer to make the identification at the time of the filing, with the ability to change an identification by notifying ADIFI. Prohibits the use of an illustration for any policy form that the insurer has indicated will be marketed without an illustration up to the policy’s first anniversary. Requires the insurer to provide ADIFI with a copy of any illustration the insurer indicates will be used and to include a quote with certain enrollment materials. Defines the format of an illustration and the information that must be included, and prohibitions pertaining to illustrations and applicable actions and representations as part of a marketing effort. Defines required reporting and requires the board of directors of each insurer to appoint one or more illustration actuaries, defines their roles, and the criteria to serve. Stipulates that a violation of this legislation constitutes an unfair trade practice pursuant to state law. Effective date is January 1, 2026. (More.)

Comments

1/13 Added to IH tracking

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/15/2025 at 11:12 AM

1/27 IH recommends supporting

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/27/2025 at 3:20 PM

2/6 PA approved support

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 2/9/2025 at 4:38 PM

Last Action

02/06/2025 S – Transmit to Senate

Sponsor

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Summary

Appropriates $1,000,000 from the general fund in FY2025-26 to the department of water resources to defend, protect and enforce this state’s allocation of Colorado River water under the Colorado River Compact of 1922.

Comments

1/14 added to AEW tracking

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/15/2025 at 10:55 AM

1/21 AEW recommends supporting

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/22/2025 at 3:07 PM

1/24 PA approved supporting

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/27/2025 at 2:12 PM

Last Action

02/11/2025 H – Hearing Scheduled – 02/12/2025 – Committee of the Whole, House Floor

Sponsor

Rep. Leo Biasiucci (R)

Summary

Requires a governing body of a municipality to allow for multifamily residential development or “adaptive reuse” (defined) of at least 10% of the existing commercial, office, or mixed-use parcels, and requires the governing body to analyze all three every 10 years. Outlines permissions, prohibitions, exclusions, and restrictions for pursuing the 10% goal, and in determining what parcels or property shall comprise that 10%. Applies this legislation retroactively to December 31, 2024. Contains an emergency clause.

Comments

1/13 Added to LRR tracking

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/15/2025 at 11:14 AM

1/22 LRR recommends supporting

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/22/2025 at 3:21 PM

1/24 PA approved supporting

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/27/2025 at 2:50 PM

Last Action

02/11/2025 H – House Minority Caucus – Y

Sponsor

Rep. Neal Carter (R)

Summary

Requires a municipality that proposes an ordinance to adopt or repeal a model or local option in the model city tax code to notify all businesses in the affected business classification via mail at least 60 days before the date the ordinance is approved or rejected by the governing body of the municipality. Excludes ordinances that impose a use tax or a model or local option to exempt a city or town from a use tax, or a two-tiered tax rate structure for retail sales.

Comments

1/14 Added to BT tracking

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/15/2025 at 11:04 AM

1/22 BT recommends supporting

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/22/2025 at 3:12 PM

1/24 PA approved supporting

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/27/2025 at 2:06 PM

Last Action

02/11/2025 H – House Minority Caucus – Y

Sponsor

Rep. Justin Wilmeth (R)

Summary

Introduces new qualifications for professional registration through reciprocity or endorsement in for professional engineers, architects, land surveyors, and landscape architects. Allows applicants to qualify for registration if they hold a valid license, registration, or certification from: another U.S. state, territory, district, or possession, or a country participating in the applicable profession’s National Council Mutual Recognition Agreement; or possess a certification or model law designation from the applicable profession’s national council. Specifically requires professional engineers to hold a record from the profession’s national council verifying they meet at least one of the following: four years of experience post-licensure, passage of a professional national exam, or a baccalaureate, equivalent, or postgraduate degree. Requires land surveyors to have passed an examination on Arizona-specific surveying methods and legal principles, as defined.

Comments

1/16 Added to LRR tracking

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/20/2025 at 9:57 AM

1/22 LRR recommends supporting

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/22/2025 at 3:22 PM

1/24 PA approved supporting

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/27/2025 at 2:50 PM

Last Action

01/28/2025 H – DP   – House Commerce

Sponsor

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Summary

Minor changes to Titles 30 (Power) and 40 (Public Utilities and Notices) related to power. Apparent striker bus.

Comments

2/6 PA recommended and approved support

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 2/9/2025 at 4:47 PM

 

Last Action

02/11/2025 H – Hearing Scheduled – 02/12/2025 – Committee of the Whole, House Floor

Sponsor

Rep. David Livingston (R)

Summary

The statutory life of the Arizona Department of Housing is extended six months to January 1, 2027. Retroactive to July 1, 2025.

Comments

1/16 Added to LRR tracking

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/20/2025 at 9:56 AM

1/22 LRR recommends supporting

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/22/2025 at 3:22 PM

1/24 PA approved support

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/27/2025 at 3:09 PM

Last Action

01/23/2025 H – House 2nd Read

Sponsor

Rep. David Livingston (R)

Summary

Contingent upon the voters approving a constitutional amendment repealing the authority for the Arizona Department of Insurance (ADI), the statutory life of the ADI is extended six months to January 1, 2034. Retroactive to July 1, 2025.

Comments

1/16 Added to IH tracking

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/20/2025 at 9:56 AM

1/27 IH recommends supporting

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/27/2025 at 3:23 PM

2/6 PA approved support

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 2/9/2025 at 4:40 PM

Last Action

02/11/2025 H – DP   – House Commerce

Sponsor

Rep. Laurin Hendrix (R)

Summary

Permits each party in a civil action in Superior Court to have four preemptory challenges and defines what each challenge consists of and its role in the jury selection process. Permits the court to allow a party to have additional peremptory challenges if two or more parties on the same side have adverse or hostile interests but requires the court to allow an equal number of preemptory challenges to the party or parties on the other side. Requires the court to equally distribute the additional preemptory challenges if any party is unable to agree on the distribution of peremptory challenges. Contains legislative findings that the intent of the legislature is to restore a limited number of peremptory strikes and civil actions to facilitate each sides right to a fair and impartial jury, and to retain the protections afforded in federal case law.

Comments

1/16 Added to LRR tracking

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/20/2025 at 9:55 AM

1/22 LRR recommends supporting

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/22/2025 at 3:22 PM

1/24 PA approved support

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/27/2025 at 3:10 PM

Last Action

01/23/2025 H – Removed from Hearing Agenda – 01/29/2025, 9:00 AM – House JUD, HHR 4

Sponsor

Rep. Teresa Martinez (R)

Summary

Requires the Arizona Department of Transportation to conduct and finalize any Tier 2 environmental and engineering study that is required for construction of Interstate 11. States that this act is effective from and after 18 months following the general effective date.

Comments

1/16 Added to TI tracking

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/20/2025 at 9:54 AM

1/28 TI recommends supporting

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/29/2025 at 9:42 AM

2/6 PA approved support

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 2/9/2025 at 4:45 PM

Last Action

02/05/2025 H – HELD – House Transportation & Infrastructure

Sponsor

Rep. Selina Bliss (R)

Summary

Establishes the Interstate Commission of “Advanced Practice Registered Nurses” (defined) (APRN) Compact (Compact), a joint public agency for greater coordination and cooperation among states in the areas of APRN licensure and regulation. Lists the general purposes of the Compact, requirements for member states regarding multi-state licensing, and authorities of a party state licensing board. Defines member state requirements, licensing reciprocity, adjudication of complaints and licensing issues and reporting requirements. Establishes and defines Interstate Commission of APRN Compact Administrators (Commission), and specifies rules for membership, voting, meetings, bylaws, and financial records, powers of the Commission, licensing procedures, adjudication of complaints and licensing issues, immunity and indemnification, rulemaking powers dispute resolution and requirements for the Compact to become effective. Establishes the Interstate Practice of Regulated Social Workers compact and the criteria to join, including legislative thresholds. Establishes an associated Executive Committee and regulatory body, meeting requirements for that body, authorities, responsibilities, duties, member participation expectations, roles and scope of work, payment, participation terms, prohibitions, rules making authorities and emergency action permissions. Defines criteria for states to enter, licensing, immunity and reciprocity, participation, licensing and education requirements for member social workers, prohibitions and restrictions on participation, investigations and legal requirements and permissions, mutual disciplinary procedures and permissions. Establishes records keeping and documentation requirements, sharing of data procedures, fees, indemnity and immunity extensions, and member rights related to the Compact and Commission. Defines termination requirements for each member-state, severability, home-state legal rights and procedures for exiting the pact. (More.)

Comments

1/16 Added to IH tracking

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/20/2025 at 9:50 AM

1/27 IH recommends supporting

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/27/2025 at 3:23 PM

2/6 PA approved support

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 2/9/2025 at 4:40 PM

Last Action

02/11/2025 H – Hearing Scheduled – 02/17/2025, 2:00 PM – House HHS, HHR 4

Sponsor

Rep. David Livingston (R)

Summary

Permits an employer to establish a Pharmacy Management Network to provide necessary medications to injured employees, and to contract for reimbursement amounts that are different from the fee schedule established by the Industrial Commission of Arizona (Commission). Defines how an employer is to notify employees regarding the Pharmacy Management Network and the process for securing medication or equipment, both pre and post injury. Establishes rules for employees regarding use of Pharmacy Management Network pharmacies and out-of-network pharmacies. Defines payment processes for in-network and out-of-network pharmacies or dispensing providers. Prohibits the Pharmacy Management Network from charging fees to member pharmacies or dispensing providers. Defines how the Pharmacy Management Network is to contact out-of-network pharmacies or dispensing providers, criteria for joining the network, how it processes and addresses disputes, reimbursement schedules, and the criteria for completing required audits of the Pharmacy Management Network. Stipulates that if a claim is disputed for compensability, an injured employee is not required to use a pharmacy or dispensing provider in the Pharmacy Management Network until the dispute is resolved. Stipulates that a registered Pharmacy Management Network that provides services in compliance with this legislation is exempt from the requirements of Pharmacy Benefit Managers. Permits the Commission to adopt rules as needed to implement this legislation. Effective date is January 1, 2026.

Comments

1/17 Added to IH tracking

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/20/2025 at 9:40 AM

1/27 IH recommends supporting

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/27/2025 at 3:25 PM

2/6 PA approved support

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 2/9/2025 at 4:41 PM

Last Action

01/22/2025 H – House 2nd Read

Sponsor

Rep. Justin Olson (R)

Summary

Requires if an election is held to change the purpose or list of capital projects authorized by prior voter approval to issue bonds pursuant to this legislation, or to extend the time to issue bonds pursuant to this legislation, the County School Superintendent to prepare an informational pamphlet that mentions The tax rate associated with each of the proposed capital improvements and the estimated cost of each capital improvement for the owner of a single family home that is valued at $400,000. Provides verbiage that must accompany any public notices. (More.)

Comments

1/17 Added to BT tracking

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/20/2025 at 9:37 AM

1/22 BT recommends supporting

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/22/2025 at 3:12 PM

1/24 PA approved supporting

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/27/2025 at 2:06 PM

Last Action

02/11/2025 S – Transmit to Senate

Sponsor

Rep. James Taylor (R)

Summary

Permits a school district or charter school to administer the statewide assessment in the form of a written test pursuant to an Individualized Education Program, or a Section 504 Plan, Pursuant to state law, or to accommodate special circumstances, or for religious purposes.

Comments

1/17 Added to EW tracking

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/20/2025 at 9:33 AM

1/27 EW recommend supporting

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/27/2025 at 3:14 PM

2/6 PA approved support

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 2/9/2025 at 4:44 PM

Last Action

02/11/2025 H – House Minority Caucus – Y

Sponsor

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Summary

Requires an “inspection” (defined) report to include specific evidence of any alleged deficiencies. List the criteria an agency must verify before it may take any enforcement action authorized by law for any alleged deficiencies. Requires an agency within 30 days of receiving notification from a regulated person that alleged deficiencies have been corrected, to determine whether the regulated person is in substantial compliance, and provides the criteria that must be met for the agency to take any enforcement action authorized by law.

Comments

1/17 Added to LRR tracking

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/20/2025 at 9:27 AM

1/22 LRR recommends supporting

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/22/2025 at 3:23 PM

1/24 PA approved support

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/27/2025 at 3:10 PM

Last Action

02/11/2025 H – DPA   – House Natural Resources, Energy & Water

Sponsor

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Summary

Extends until December 31, 2028 the deduction and applicable exemption for purchasing qualifying equipment that is purchased by a qualified business pursuant to state law for harvesting or processing qualifying forest products removed from qualifying projects as defined in state law.

Comments

1/22 Added to BT tracking 1/22 BT recommends supporting

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/23/2025 at 3:16 PM

1/24 PA approved supporting

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/27/2025 at 2:07 PM

Last Action

02/11/2025 H – House Minority Caucus – Y

Sponsor

Rep. Justin Wilmeth (R)

Summary

Allows tax credits to a taxpayer for qualified projects, and qualified affordable housing projects, in the amount that the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADR) determines, pursuant to affordable housing tax credit requirements. Requires the ADR allocate $4,000,000 in tax credits for the calendar years of 2002 through 2025, and $10,000,000 in tax credits for the years 2026 through 2030 and stipulates that a credit claimed in 2026 may not be claimed until the federal FY beginning October 1, 2022. Extends selected ARS repeal dates to December 31, 2030 from December 31, 2025.

Comments

1/17 Added to EW & BT tracking

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/20/2025 at 9:21 AM

1/22 BT recommends supporting

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/22/2025 at 3:13 PM

1/27 EW recommends supporting

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/27/2025 at 2:10 PM

1/24 PA approved supporting

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/27/2025 at 2:10 PM

Last Action

01/17/2025 H – Introduced

Sponsor

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Summary

Creates a detailed utility securitization framework enabling certain “public power entities” (defined) or public service corporations to issue “transition bonds” (defined) and recover “transition costs” (defined) more efficiently. It establishes that “transition property” (defined) vests immediately in a “qualified special purpose entity,” (defined) which pledges that property as security for bonds. Once a governing body or the Corporation Commission approves the financing, the entity issuing the bonds transfers net proceeds (minus issuance costs) back to the public power entity or corporation, which must then permanently reduce its associated asset values or recorded liabilities on its books. Explicitly protects these financings by making the financing charges irrevocable and unalterable by future government actions, thus assuring investors that bond repayment streams remain intact. It requires a “true-up mechanism” (defined) to ensure the correct amount of revenue is collected to cover ongoing financing costs: if collections are above or below the target, the charges automatically adjust, with no additional regulatory approval needed for every adjustment. Clarifies that these financing charges are not utility rates subject to typical regulatory review; instead, obligates customers to pay them as part of their bills, regardless of any changes in service providers. The bill creates a statutory lien over “transition property” (defined) and deems any security interest automatically perfected when the financing statement is filed, preventing other liens from superseding it. Vests the courts with exclusive, expedited jurisdiction over disputes limited to potential mathematical or administrative errors in implementing the true-up mechanism, yet prevents the courts from staying or halting the collection or application of the charges. Permits the bondholders to seek an immediate court order to sequester those funds, if a servicer fails to remit revenues to the bond issuer. Declares that transition bonds are neither obligations of the public entity nor public debt; and prevents taxpayer or state funds from being used to repay them, and exempts them from specified taxes or franchise fees. Overall, the bill aims to lower financing costs, protect bondholders through enforceable property rights, and maintain a stable revenue stream to retire high-cost or retired utility assets, unrecovered fuel expenses, or disaster-related costs without passing unreasonable burdens onto customers.

Comments

1/23 Added to AEW & PA tracking

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/24/2025 at 9:31 AM

1/24 PA approved support

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/27/2025 at 3:13 PM

Last Action

02/11/2025 H – House Minority Caucus – Y

Sponsor

Rep. Justin Olson (R)

Comments

1/28 Added to BT tracking

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/28/2025 at 10:48 AM

2/10 BT recommends supporting

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 2/10/2025 at 7:16 PM

Last Action

02/11/2025 H – House Minority Caucus – Y

Sponsor

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Summary

Strikes the requirement to use the most recent Plan of Operation by the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) of total and projected annual replenishment obligation of all member lands to determine the amount of annual membership dues owed to the multi-county water conservation district (District). Substitutes that calculation with, for member lands, the projected groundwater use per lot, multiplied by the total number of residential, commercial and common area lots that are included in each parcel of member land. Strikes the requirement to prorate the Phoenix, Pinal, and Tucson active management area current and projected replenishment obligations of member lands, as identified by ADWR, and modifies the calculation to include all parcels of member land.

Comments

1/30 Added to AEW tracking

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/31/2025 at 6:08 PM

2/11 AEW recommends supporting

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 2/12/2025 at 10:57 AM

Last Action

02/10/2025 H – Hearing Scheduled – 02/14/2025, 9:00 AM – House NREW, HHR 3

Sponsor

Rep. Jeff Weninger (R)

Summary

Requires the Arizona State Treasurer, beginning July 1, 2026, to transmit to the County Stadium District any monies received pursuant to this legislation and to deposit those funds in the County Stadium District Fund. Defines the amounts to be transmitted and the origin of the tax amounts based on state tax amount calculations. Requires, after September 30, 2025, that the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADR) separately account for revenues under various category and tax classifications that are attributable to a Major League Baseball (MLB) Franchise facility owned and operated by a county stadium district, pursuant to state law. Defines what taxes are to be earmarked for the County Stadium District Fund, how those taxes are to be derived, and classified, and how taxation amounts are to be calculated, starting on October 1, 2025. Requires professional sports franchises to relinquish tax information for each resident and non resident employee who rendered services in Arizona for the calendar year, and outlines penalties for noncompliance. Stipulates what funds are to be used to reconstruct, repair, equip, maintain or improve an MLB facility owned and operated by a county district. (More.)

Comments

1/31 Added to BT & PA tracking

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/31/2025 at 6:06 PM

2/6 PA recommend and approved support

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 2/9/2025 at 4:47 PM

Last Action

02/11/2025 H – House Minority Caucus – Y

Sponsor

Rep. Travis Grantham (R)

Summary

Lowers the required minimum coverage for primary commercial uninsured motorist insurance from $250,000 per incident to $25,000 per person and $50,000 per incident.

Comments

2/2 added to TI

Jillian Kahan ([email protected]) on 2/2/2024 at 9:39 AM

 

2/13 TI recommends supporting

Jillian Kahan ([email protected]) on 2/13/2024 at 9:27 AM

 

2/16 PA approved support

Jillian Kahan ([email protected]) on 2/16/2024 at 2:30 PM

 

Last Action

03/18/2024 S – Transmit to Senate

Sponsor

Rep. James Taylor (R)

Summary

Modifies reporting requirements for the Arizona Board of Regents by removing the date reference and making the reporting an annual requirement. Alters the definition of “eligible postsecondary” to “eligible postsecondary institution” (defined).

Last Action

02/11/2025 H – House 2nd Read

Sponsor

Rep. Matt Gress (R)

Summary

Authorizes upon the approval of at least 2/3 of the membership of each House of the Arizona legislature that in FY 2005-2026, school districts may spend local revenues in excess of the expenditure limitation prescribed pursuant to Article 9, section 21, constitution of Arizona.

Comments

1/9 Added to BT & EW tracking

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/10/2025 at 3:26 PM

1/22 BT recommends supporting

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/22/2025 at 3:14 PM

1/27 EW recommends supporting

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/27/2025 at 2:10 PM

1/24 PA approved supporting

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/27/2025 at 2:10 PM

Last Action

01/21/2025 H – House 2nd Read

Sponsor

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Summary

The Arizona House and Senate oppose administrative rule 12 Arizona Administrative Code 2623-34 and declare it contrary to Arizona statutory law and therefore, null and void. Further, the members of the legislature concur that they oppose any rule, regulation, policy or condition that runs contrary to the legislative intent of the 1980 Groundwater Management Act, or that requires an applicant demonstrate more water than is needed to meet the needs of an Assured Water Supply.

Comments

1/20 Added to AEW tracking

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/21/2025 at 7:44 AM

2/11 AEW recommends supporting

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 2/12/2025 at 10:58 AM

Last Action

02/10/2025 H – Hearing Scheduled – 02/14/2025, 9:00 AM – House NREW, HHR 3

Sponsor

Rep. Gail Griffin (R)

Summary

The Arizona House and Senate concur and resolve that members of the Arizona Legislature should recognize and affirm the importance of Arizona’s critical mineral resources and its mining industry at the state, national and international levels. Further, both support policies that promote domestic production, refining and recycling of critical and strategic resources, request local, state and the federal government streamline mining permits of these resources, affirm that Arizona is a business-friendly environment for mining and in developing the domestic natural resources supply chain that is critically important to the nation.

Comments

1/31 Added to AEW tracking

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/31/2025 at 6:26 PM

2/11 AEW recommends supporting

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 2/12/2025 at 10:59 AM

Last Action

02/11/2025 H – House Minority Caucus – Y

Sponsor

Sen. John Kavanagh (R)

Summary

Appropriates $2.617 million from the General Fund in FY 2025-2026 and $2.711 from the Nuclear Emergency Management Fund in 2026-2027 for use by the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (ADEM) and the Arizona Department of Agriculture (ADA.) Outlines how the funds shall be used, including funding 8 full-time positions in 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 at the ADEM, to develop emergency response plans by the ADA, and for the appropriate agencies and department in Maricopa County and the City of Buckeye to develop and manage Emergency Response plans. Stipulates that the above mentioned sums be assessed against any consortium of public service or municipal corporations engaged in constructing or operating a commercial nuclear generating state in Arizona. Contains Emergency Clause.

Comments

1/21 Added to AEW tracking 1/21 AEW recommends supporting

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/22/2025 at 3:06 PM

1/21 AEW recommends supporting

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/22/2025 at 3:08 PM

1/24 PA approved supporting

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/27/2025 at 2:13 PM

Last Action

02/03/2025 H – Transmit to House

Sponsor

Sen. J.D. Mesnard (R)

Summary

Increases the exemption for property taxes for property used for agricultural purposes or Class 1 personal property that is used in a trade or business, per state law, to $500,000. Effective date is January 1, 2026.

Comments

1/14 Added to BT tracking

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/15/2025 at 11:04 AM

1/22 BT recommend supporting

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/22/2025 at 3:16 PM

1/24 PA approved supporting

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/27/2025 at 2:11 PM

Last Action

02/11/2025 H – Transmit to House

Sponsor

Sen. Timothy “Tim” Dunn (R)

Summary

Appropriate $6,000,000 each from the Arizona State General Fund for FY 2025-2026 to the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) for the Continuing High School and Workforce Training Program, the Adult Workforce Diploma Program Fund, and the Community College Adult Education Workforce Development Program, respectively, to be used to further each program’s mission. Permits the Arizona State Board of Education (ADBE) to approve program schools with a total projected full time enrollment of no more than 780. Requires approved program providers to report the number of currently enrolled students for whom invoices have been submitted and the number of currently enrolled students for whom invoices have not been submitted in monthly invoices pursuant to this legislation. Requires the ADE to provide a written update on the approved program providers by the last calendar day of each month and list the information that must be included in that report. Adds that eligible program applicants for adult education programs provide adult education and literacy activities to prepare adult learners for, or provide adult learners with access to, integrated education and training models, pursuant to state law. Requires the ABDE and ADE to accept applications between July 1 and June 30 annually, and to determine whether each program applicant meets the requirements of this legislation no later than six weeks after the receipt of a completed application. Adds that the ADE is required to distribute fund monies to all eligible program schools on a quarterly basis and breaks out funding allocations and limits. Defines how a program school must use the monies received pursuant to this legislation. Exempts appropriations in this legislation from lapsing of appropriations provisions. Contains an emergency clause.

Comments

1/20 Added to EW tracking

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/21/2025 at 8:27 AM

1/27 EW recommends supporting

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/27/2025 at 3:17 PM

2/6 PA approved support

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 2/9/2025 at 4:45 PM

Last Action

02/06/2025 S – Hearing Scheduled – 02/12/2025, 1:30 PM – Senate ED, SHR 1

Sponsor

Sen. Kevin Payne (R)

Summary

Permits a county Board of Supervisors of any county that levies a jail facilities excise tax, pursuant to state law, by resolution before the expiration date of that tax, to call for a county wide general election to authorize the levy of a transaction privilege tax in addition to all other taxes. Upon approval by voters, the county in question shall levy, and the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADR) shall collect, the tax at rates of not more than 4% of the Transaction Privilege Tax Rate, pursuant to state law. Defines the verbiage that must be in the resolution, the schedule for the tax to be levied and the point at which the tax sunsets. Requires the State Treasurer, on a monthly basis, to transmit the net revenues collected pursuant to this legislation. Permits a county treasurer to disperse revenues from the tax only to finance construction and renovation of adult and juvenile jail facilities, maintain and operate adult and juvenile jail facilities, and fund and implement other programs designed to reduce the expense of adult and juvenile facilities. Stipulates that this legislation self-repeals on January 1st, 2028, if as of December 1, 2027, the tax has not been approved by voters. (More.)

Comments

1/20 Added to BT tracking

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/21/2025 at 8:21 AM

1/22 BT recommend supporting

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/22/2025 at 3:17 PM

1/24 PA approved supporting

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/27/2025 at 2:12 PM

Last Action

02/11/2025 S – Senate Minority Caucus – Y

Sponsor

Sen. Frank Carroll (R)

Summary

Stipulates that after formation of the district, the county or municipality that authorized the district is liable for unpaid payments owed by the district for construction of public infrastructure. Requires the county or municipality that authorized the formation of the district to monitor progress and payments made under construction contracts with the district, may periodically audit the district’s “construction contract” (defined) payments, and may require the district to pay for the county’s or municipality’s monitoring and auditing as well as a penalty to the county or municipality for failing to make legally required payments under a construction contract. Applies specific state statutes pertaining to the management of a construction contract and payments for a construction contract.

Comments

1/23 Added to TI tracking

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/23/2025 at 2:38 PM

1/28 TI recommends supporting

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/29/2025 at 9:43 AM

Last Action

02/11/2025 S – Hearing Scheduled – 02/17/2025, 1:30 PM – Senate FIN, SHR 1

Sponsor

Sen. Frank Carroll (R)

Summary

Requires that before a governing body operates an automated traffic enforcement safety system, that body shall enact an ordinance or regulation that authorizes the use of an automated traffic enforcement safety system, and defines what should be in that ordinance. Permits a governing body to appoint a person to serve as an agent to administer an automated traffic enforcement safety system and to enter into an agreement with an agent to install or administer an automated traffic enforcement safety system and to process notices of violation. Requires an agent to be compensated based only on the value of the equipment and services provided in supporting the automated traffic enforcement system and prohibits compensation to be based on any iteration of fines or civil penalties imposed through, or by revenue generated by, the system. Requires that before implementing an automated traffic enforcement safety system, the governing body must install temporary, erect, advanced, warning signs within 300 feet, but not less than 200 feet from any street or highway at which an automated traffic enforcement safety system is located and defines the information that must be included on the advanced warning signs and how it must be presented. Requires the governing body to follow a prescribed format for mailing citations, defines how photo evidence and the system are to be treated in court and in subsequent administration of the system and citations that are issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety. (More.)

Comments

1/20 Added to TI tracking

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/21/2025 at 8:21 AM

1/28 TI recommends supporting

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/29/2025 at 9:43 AM

2/6 PA approved support

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 2/9/2025 at 4:46 PM

Last Action

01/23/2025 S – Senate 2nd Read

Sponsor

Sen. Venden “Vince” Leach (R)

Summary

Requires an organization or individual advocating a legislative approach that would place a restriction on the form or amount of cost sharing applied to a health plan benefit issued by an insurer, hospital, or medical, dental, or optometric service corporation, health services organization or any other health care contractor, to submit a report that assesses the social and financial impacts of the coverage or cost sharing restrictions proposed. Outlines the information that is to be included in the report. Stipulates that if the report is not completed for a legislative proposal that would mandate health coverage or that would place a restriction on the form or amount of cost sharing applied to a health plan benefit, the Joint Legislative Budget Committee shall analyze how the proposal would financially impact the state employee group health and accident coverage pursuant to state law. Lists the factors that the Joint Legislative Budget Committee must consider when performing their analysis. Prohibits a legislative proposal from being scheduled for rules hearing in the House of origin if the Joint Legislative Budget Committee’s analysis is not complete. Requires the Arizona Department of Administration and its vendors that support the state health plan to cooperate with the Joint Legislative Budget Committee for the purpose of preparing the analysis. (More.)

Comments

1/22 Added to IH tracking

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/23/2025 at 3:05 PM

1/27 IH recommends supporting

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/27/2025 at 3:26 PM

2/6 PA approved support

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 2/9/2025 at 4:42 PM

Last Action

02/11/2025 S – Hearing Scheduled – 02/17/2025, 1:30 PM – Senate FIN, SHR 1

Sponsor

Sen. Thomas “T.J.” Shope (R)

Summary

Permits, following an authorized protocol, under certain conditions, a pharmacist to independently order, perform, and interpret tests that are authorized by the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) and waived under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988. Permits a pharmacist to initiate treatment to eligible people, who meet related age criteria, and to have test results that indicate the need for treatment. List certain illnesses, conditions, or diseases that a pharmacist may treat. Defines issues that must be addressed in any statewide written protocol by the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and in coordination with the Arizona Medical Board, and Arizona State Board of Pharmacy. Requires that tests that are used be waived under the aforementioned methods or be part of an approved ADHS screening protocol. Requires a pharmacist to use the evidence based clinical guidelines published by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or the Infectious Diseases Society of America, or another clinically recognized patient treatment group. Lists the criteria by which a person may be treated, circumstances where a pharmacist is required to refer a patient to the patient’s identified primary care provider, standard operating procedures for initiating and following through with treatment and required documentation that must be included in a patient’s medical record. Stipulates that this legislation does not establish a cause of action against a patient’s primary care provider for any adverse reaction, complication, or negative outcome arising from treatment. Lists prohibitions a pharmacist must observe.

Comments

1/22 Added to IH tracking

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/23/2025 at 3:04 PM

1/27 IH recommends supporting

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/27/2025 at 3:30 PM

2/6 PA approved support

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 2/9/2025 at 4:42 PM

Last Action

02/11/2025 S – Senate Minority Caucus – Y

Sponsor

Sen. Venden “Vince” Leach (R)

Summary

Prohibits a litigation financer from directing or making any decisions with respect to the course of any action that is subject to a litigation financing agreement, or any settlement or other disposition thereof. Stipulates that the named party and counsel retain all rights to control and decision making with regard to the action. Prohibits a litigation financer from receiving a larger share of proceeds of an action than the named parties to the action. Requires the court to consider the existence of litigation financing, and any conflicts of interest, when considering whether a class representative or class counsel would adequately and fairly represent the interests of the class, and when approving or appointing council to leadership positions. Lists prohibited conduct of a litigation financer, required disclosures, indemnity requirements the litigation financer is responsible for covering, penalties and enforcement jurisdictions. Applies the legislation to any civil action. Effective date is December 31, 2025.

Comments

1/22 Added to LRR tracking

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/23/2025 at 3:03 PM

2/10 LRR recommends supporting

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 2/12/2025 at 10:55 AM

Last Action

02/07/2025 H – Removed from Hearing Agenda – 02/13/2025, 1:00 PM – Senate RAGE, SHR 109

Sponsor

Sen. J.D. Mesnard (R)

Summary

For the purpose of Title 42 (Taxation) for the purposes of computing income tax for taxable years staring January 1, 2024, the “Internal Revenue Code” means the US Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, including 2023 provisions with specific adoption of retroactive effective dates, but including no changes after January 1, 2024 and provisions that are retroactively effective during 2023.

Comments

1/22 Added to BT tracking

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/23/2025 at 2:44 PM

2/10 BT recommends supporting

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 2/10/2025 at 7:16 PM

Last Action

02/11/2025 S – Senate Minority Caucus – Y

Sponsor

Sen. David C. Farnsworth (R)

Summary

Modifies reporting requirements for the Arizona Board of Regents by removing the date reference and making the reporting an annual requirement. Alters the definition of “eligible postsecondary” to “eligible postsecondary institution” (defined).

Comments

1/24 Added to EW tracking

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/24/2025 at 9:33 AM

1/27 EW recommends tentative support

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/27/2025 at 3:17 PM

2/6 PA approved support

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 2/9/2025 at 4:45 PM

Last Action

02/11/2025 S – Senate Minority Caucus – Y

Sponsor

Sen. David Gowan (R)

Summary

Defines “gift card” (defined) and designates its theft as a Class 3 Felony.

Comments

1/31 Added to LRR tracking

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/31/2025 at 6:18 PM

2/10 LRR recommends supporting

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 2/10/2025 at 7:20 PM

Last Action

02/03/2025 S – Hearing Scheduled – 02/03/2025 – Second Reading, Senate Floor

Sponsor

Sen. Timothy “Tim” Dunn (R)

Summary

The statutory life of the Arizona Department of Housing is extended  to July 1, 2029. Retroactive to July 1, 2025.

Comments

1/31 Added to PA tracking (house mirror bill)

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/31/2025 at 6:17 PM

Last Action

02/03/2025 S – Hearing Scheduled – 02/03/2025 – Second Reading, Senate Floor

Sponsor

Sen. J.D. Mesnard (R)

Summary

The statutory life of the Property Tax Oversight Commission is extended six months to January 1, 2034. Retroactive to July 1, 2025.

Comments

1/31 Added to BT tracking

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/31/2025 at 6:16 PM

2/10 BT recommends support

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 2/10/2025 at 7:17 PM

Last Action

02/10/2025 S – DP   – Senate Finance

Sponsor

Sen. Kevin Payne (R)

Summary

Stipulates that a warehouse employee’s written agreement to arbitrate employment-related disputes is valid, enforceable and irrevocable unless certain legal or equity mitigating circumstances exist.

Comments

2/5/2 Added to LRR tracking

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 2/5/2025 at 2:53 PM

2/10 LRR recommends supporting

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 2/10/2025 at 7:21 PM

Last Action

02/11/2025 S – Senate 2nd Read

Sponsor

Sen. J.D. Mesnard (R)

Summary

Adds that for an “earned wage access services” (defined) provider the fee is $1,000 for an annual assessments and renewal “fee” (defined). Lists individuals, licensees and transactions that are exempted from the requirements of this legislation. Prohibits a provider, located in Arizona or another state, from providing earned wage access services unless they are licensed by the Arizona Department of Banking and Financial Institutions (ADBFI). Outlines the licensing process, including what information a licensee must provide, registration, information maintenance, and mandatory bonding requirements. Outlines the process of bringing a claim against a bond, including legal liability, and permissions. Defines the internal requirements and processes of the ABDFI when processing applications, including approval and denial processes and rules governing eligibility for a license. Covers license privileges, requirements and posting rules. Requires the ABDFI keep confidential all information contained in an application for a license and any information gathered during an applicant’s character, general fitness and financial responsibility investigation. Defines provider requirements, responsibilities, prohibitions, and duties. Establishes what earned wage access services comprise and do not comprise under this legislation. Describes reporting requirements for providers and the information that must be included in reports. Provides reasons for a denial of a renewal application. Permits the Arizona Attorney General to investigate noncompliance with this legislation and permits the ABDFI to adopt rules as needed. Requires a two-thirds majority of the Arizona legislature to be enacted and the Governor’s signature or three quarters of the legislature if the Governor vetoes the bill.

Comments

2/5/25 Added to BT tracking

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 2/5/2025 at 2:37 PM

2/10 BT recommends supporting

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 2/10/2025 at 7:19 PM

Last Action

02/11/2025 S – Senate 2nd Read

Sponsor

Rep. Nick Kupper (R)

Summary

Prohibits an employer, “government entity” (defined,) or “health care entity” (defined) from requiring the administration of an emergency use product, per the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, and prohibits an employer from requiring the same to the employer’s employees or as a condition of employment.

Comments

1/9 Added to LRR & IH tracking

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/10/2025 at 3:24 PM

1/22 LRR recommends opposing

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/22/2025 at 3:21 PM

1/25 PA approved opposition

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/27/2025 at 8:40 AM

Last Action

02/07/2025 H – Hearing Scheduled – 02/13/2025, 1:00 PM – House HHS, HHR 4

Sponsor

Rep. Lisa Fink (R)

Summary

Provides an exemption for an individual required to receive a vaccination for any purpose if there is no vaccination available and certain, listed criteria are also met. Prohibits any other Arizona Department, agency, board or commission from requiring the individual with an exemption from a specific vaccination requirement from imposing other limits in addition to the criteria listed in this legislation.

Comments

1/13 Added to IH tracking

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/15/2025 at 11:11 AM

1/27 IH recommends opposing

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/27/2025 at 3:19 PM

2/6 PA approved opposition

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 2/9/2025 at 4:38 PM

Last Action

01/28/2025 H – DP   – House Regulatory Oversight

Sponsor

Rep. Selina Bliss (R)

Summary

Requires a healthcare insurer that denies a claim or a prior authorization for any reason to provide a detailed explanation as to why the claim or prior authorization was denied, and the name and contact information of an individual or specific department of the insurer that could address questions about the claim or prior authorization denial.

Comments

1/14 Added to IH tracking

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/15/2025 at 11:09 AM

1/27 IH recommends opposing

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/27/2025 at 3:21 PM

2/6 PA approved opposition

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 2/9/2025 at 4:38 PM

Last Action

02/11/2025 H – House Minority Caucus – Y

Sponsor

Rep. Selina Bliss (R)

Summary

Requires outpatient surgical centers and hospitals to adopt and implement policies that require a registered nurse to be a “circulator” (defined) who is physically present in an operating room for the duration of each surgical procedure by January 1, 2026. Requires the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) to verify compliance with this legislation whenever ADHS is conducting an on site inspection, and in response to any complaint alleging a violation of this legislation.

Comments

1/14 Added to IH tracking

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/15/2025 at 11:11 AM

1/27 IH recommends opposing

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/27/2025 at 3:21 PM

2/6 PA approved opposition

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 2/9/2025 at 4:39 PM

Last Action

01/27/2025 H – DPA   – House Health & Human Services

Sponsor

Rep. Selina Bliss (R)

Summary

Defines restrictions and requirements pertaining to reimbursement and professional dispensing fees, a Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) may impose on a Pharmacist with whom the PBM is under contract or has a working relationship with. Requires all contracts between a PBM and Pharmacist outline the procedures for appealing a reimbursement rate that does not adhere to this legislation, including the applicable time frame for filing an appeal. Defines what must happen in the process that must be followed if a Pharmacist prevails in an appeal. Requires the PBM to provide to a pharmacy the contact and medication numbers associated with the appeal, if the PBM prevails, and the PBM locates the equipment or medication in question at a cost that is equal to or less than the challenged reimbursement cost. Outlines actions the PBM must take if they are found to have not complied with this legislation. Stipulates that this legislation does not apply to health and accident insurance coverage that is procured by the Arizona Department of Administration pursuant to state law, end that this legislation applies to contracts that are entered into, amended, extended, or renewed, starting on December 31, 2025.

Comments

1/16 Added to IH tracking

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/20/2025 at 9:56 AM

1/27 IH recommends opposing

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/27/2025 at 3:22 PM

2/6 PA approved opposition

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 2/9/2025 at 4:40 PM

Last Action

02/11/2025 H – Hearing Scheduled – 02/17/2025, 2:00 PM – House HHS, HHR 4

Sponsor

Rep. Julie Willoughby (R)

Summary

Requires a Hospital Service Corporation, Medical Service Corporation, Health Care Services Organization, Disability Insurer, Group or Blanket Disability Insurer, or Health Care Insurer that issues, amends, delivers, or renews a subscription contract, evidence of coverage, policy or health plan on or after January 1, 2026, to cover postpartum depression screening, pursuant to state law, and additional reimbursement costs to adequately compensate a health care professional for the screening. Prohibits a healthcare insurer, healthcare plan, pharmacy benefit manager, or utilization review agent from requiring or imposing a step therapy protocol for a drug that is approved by the United states Food and Drug Administration to treat postpartum depression. Requires the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) to develop written educational materials for healthcare professionals and patients covering maternal mental health conditions and lists the topics that shall be covered in the materials. Requires ADHS to make the written educational materials available on their website, and to make available or distribute the materials in physical form on request. Requires healthcare institutions and professionals who render postnatal care or pediatric infant care to provide each departing new parent and other family members, as appropriate, with written materials and information covering postpartum depression, symptoms and treatment. Requires a health professional who believes, based on postpartum depression screenings, that a patient is suffering from postpartum depression, to provide appropriate referrals and to discuss symptoms and treatment options available to the patient. (More.)

Comments

1/16 Added to IH tracking

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/20/2025 at 9:50 AM

1/27 IH recommends opposing

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/27/2025 at 3:24 PM

2/6 PA approved opposition

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 2/9/2025 at 4:41 PM

Last Action

01/22/2025 H – House 2nd Read

Sponsor

Rep. David Marshall, Sr. (R)

Summary

Requires the Arizona Standard Fire Policy to use “wildfire risk modeling” (defined) for any city or town with a population of less than 150,000 persons, and an insurer to use a rating plan that takes into account a city or town level mitigation designation. Requires a rating plan, and the rate offered to the applicant or the insured, to be based in part on, the reduced wildfire risk associated with each city and town level mitigation designation listed as a Firewise USA site in good standing. Adds that a substantial change in the risk assumed by the insurer must possess a minimum substantiated potential loss of at least $2,000,000 to be considered an eligible occurrence that could serve as part of a justification for a notice of cancellation of a policy that has been in effect for 60 days or, effective immediately for a policy that is a renewal. Stipulates that a condition that is not on the premises may not be reason for a non-renewal of a policy, and that after 30 days from the application by an insured for insurance coverage, no declination of insurance coverage or termination of a binder shall be based on information from a consumer report with source information collected or produced within the past 60 days.

Comments

1/16 Added to IH tracking

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/20/2025 at 9:47 AM

1/27 IH recommends opposing

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/27/2025 at 3:24 PM

2/6 PA approved opposition

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 2/9/2025 at 4:41 PM

 

Last Action

02/11/2025 H – Hearing Scheduled – 02/17/2025, 2:00 PM – House LARA, HHR 3

Sponsor

Rep. David Marshall, Sr. (R)

Summary

Details how, until December 31, 2027, a county with a population of less than 500,000 persons can create a fire district, including outlining how a written request must be formatted, The Board of Supervisors consideration process, including receiving testimony from the public, modifying district boundaries to ensure that no one property in the prosed boundaries of the district will be required to contribute more than 2 1.2% of the total funding proposed,  and how the issue should be submitted to a vote of qualified electors within the proposed boundaries of the district. Requires that any election comply with general election laws and if approved by 65% of the votes cast at the formation election, requires the Board of Supervisors to declare the fire district formed and to name three persons who are residents of the fire district to serve on the fire district organizing Board of Directors until Fire District Board Members are elected as provided by law. Requires the Board of Supervisors after declaring the fire district formed to transmit to the County Assessor a certified copy of the description of the boundaries of the new fire district. Stipulates that a fire district formed under this bill possesses all the powers and duties of an existing fire district. Prohibits fire districts from being formed via this process after December 31, 2027.

Comments

1/22 Added to BT tracking

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/22/2025 at 3:19 PM

2/10 BT recommends opposing

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 2/10/2025 at 7:14 PM

Last Action

02/10/2025 H – DP   – House Public Safety & Law Enforcement

Sponsor

Rep. Michele Pena (R)

Comments

1/17 Added to IH tracking

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/20/2025 at 9:30 AM

1/27 IH recommends opposing

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/27/2025 at 3:25 PM

2/6 PA approved opposition

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 2/9/2025 at 4:42 PM

Last Action

01/22/2025 H – House 2nd Read

Sponsor

Rep. Leo Biasiucci (R)

Summary

Permits an “Authority” (defined) to be established in a county with a population of more than 15,000 persons and less than 120,000. Defines the justification for creating an Authority, membership criteria for and scope of the Authority. Requires a municipal corporation to appoint a person to represent the municipal corporation on the Authority’s “Board” (defined). Reduces the public notice requirement of the formation of an Authority from three newspapers to one. Permits the expansion of the membership to municipal corporations if certain criteria is met. Defines how an authority is to choose its executive leadership before and after January 1, 2025. Permits an Authority to act in certain, defined capacities over specified and general bodies of water. Defines Authority permissions regarding water rights, access, prohibitions and use after December 31, 2024. Permits the Authority to apportion certain bodies of water and removes the ceiling limit for contracting with the United States for Colorado River water. Permits the Authority to contract and subcontract with various, defined entities for water from any source. Permits the Authority, after December 31, 2024, to establish funds and accounts as needed and defines the use of monies in those funds. Defines administrative requirements the Authority must complete as well as the process for collection of dues.

Comments

2/5/25 Added to AEW tracking

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 2/5/2025 at 2:30 PM

2/11 AEW recommends opposing

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 2/12/2025 at 10:57 AM

Last Action

02/11/2025 H – House 2nd Read

Sponsor

Rep. Alexander Kolodin (R)

Summary

Allows someone with a grandfathered right to groundwater in the Phoenix, Tucson or Pinal Active Management Area to sell, lease or otherwise convey any portion of that right to pump groundwater or the groundwater itself to any other person in the areas mentioned. Prohibits the right to pump groundwater from one subbasin to transport and use in another subbasin. Establishes permissible uses of grandfathered water rights in the same subbasin as well as information required to be submitted to the Department of Water Resources (DWS) when a transfer of rights is occurring. Permits the DWS to create a form for appropriate notice requirements and the purchaser to access 65% of the total amount of groundwater given by the grandfathered party. Authorizes and direct the DWS to create, maintain and host on its website a water exchange for groundwater and groundwater rights to be transferred, sold, leased or otherwise conveyed to another party. The online water exchange shall be publicly accessible and shall include for each transaction the information submitted in the notices prescribed by Section 45-641(more).

Comments

2/5/25 Added to AEW tracking

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 2/5/2025 at 2:29 PM

2/11 AEW recommends opposing

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 2/12/2025 at 10:57 AM

Last Action

02/11/2025 H – House 2nd Read

Sponsor

Rep. Quang H. Nguyen (R)

Summary

Permits under certain conditions groundwater withdrawal from the Big Chino subbasin of the Verde River groundwater basin for transportation to the headwaters of the Verde River within the Big Chino subbasin.

Comments

2/5/25 Added to AEW tracking

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 2/5/2025 at 2:29 PM

2/11 AEW recommends opposing

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 2/12/2025 at 10:58 AM

Last Action

02/11/2025 H – House 2nd Read

Sponsor

Rep. David Marshall, Sr. (R)

Summary

Requires litigation financiers to maintain litigation blind pools, and maintains that the existence of a litigation blind pool is evidence of compliance with this legislation. Prohibits litigation financiers, directly or indirectly, from disclosing any information pertaining to existing, pending, or future litigation, to third parties, and investor’s proprietary or confidential information, or trade secrets, of any party to a funded action. Stipulates that only the Arizona Attorney General may bring a cause of action under this legislation and that if the Arizona Attorney General has reasonable cause to believe a violation of this legislation has occurred they may take one or more of several listed options and accept one or more of several listed resolutions.

Comments

2/6 Added to LRR tracking

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 2/9/2025 at 4:52 PM

2/10 LRR recommends opposing

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 2/10/2025 at 7:20 PM

Last Action

02/11/2025 H – Referred to Committee – Rules – House Rules

Sponsor

Sen. Wendy Rogers (R)

Summary

Prohibits the use of “photo enforcement systems” (defined) by law enforcement and local authorities to enforce traffic laws. Contains a legislative intent clause.

Comments

1/9 Added to TI tracking

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/10/2025 at 3:26 PM

1/28 TI recommends opposing

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/29/2025 at 9:42 AM

2/6 PA approved opposition

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 2/9/2025 at 4:46 PM

Last Action

02/11/2025 S – Senate Minority Caucus – Y

Sponsor

Sen. Wendy Rogers (R)

Summary

Prohibits the governing board of any university, college or community college from enacting or enforcing any policy or rule that prohibited the possession of a concealed weapon by a person who possessed a valid concealed weapons permit, or that prohibited the transportation or storage of a firearm.

Comments

1/9 Added to EW tracking

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/10/2025 at 3:27 PM

1/27 EW recommends opposing

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/27/2025 at 3:15 PM

2/6 PA approved opposition

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 2/9/2025 at 4:44 PM

Last Action

02/11/2025 S – Hearing Scheduled – 02/12/2025 – Committee of the Whole, Senate Floor

Sponsor

Sen. Venden “Vince” Leach (R)

Summary

Includes property on which the tax is under abatement of tax for government property improvements in a single central business district when determining how the qualifying tax rate should be applied as part of the formula for determining equalization assistance for education. Requires a government lessor to include the lease in a public database on the website of the applicable county, city or town within 30 days of entering into a lease for the occupancy of a government property improvement. Defines the information that must be included in the government lessor’s public database and on any official submissions to the County Treasurer. Requires that by February 15th of each year, the county treasurer will submit a report to the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) and Requires ADOR to post the report on its website within 30 days of receipt. Defines notice requirements for a government lessor. Modifies the time. In which a city or town may abate the tax provided for under this legislation from eight to four years after the certificate of occupancy is issued on a government property improvement that is constructed either before or after July 20, 1996. Defines criteria for approving a lease between a prime lessee and a government lessor for which the tax is abated pursuant to state law, but that does not meet all the criteria for Arizona tax rate laws and schedules. Stipulates that this act applies to agreements entered into starting on January 1, 2026. (More.)

Comments

1/14 Added to BT tracking

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/15/2025 at 11:01 AM

1/22 BT recommends opposing

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/22/2025 at 3:15 PM

1/24 PA approved opposition

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/27/2025 at 2:11 PM

Last Action

02/11/2025 S – Senate Minority Caucus – Y

Sponsor

Sen. Mark Finchem (R)

Summary

Alters the following reductions from lump sum appropriations in fiscal year 2024-5 from $10.04 million from $386,300 for the supreme court; $4.214 million from $508,200 for the court of appeals and $19,228,400 from $180,100 for the superior court.

Comments

1/13 Added to LRR tracking

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/15/2025 at 11:13 AM

1/22 LRR recommends opposing

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/22/2025 at 3:24 PM

1/24 PA approved opposition

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/27/2025 at 3:10 PM

Last Action

02/10/2025 S – Senate Consent Calendar – Object: Yes

Sponsor

Sen. Mark Finchem (R)

Summary

Defines the process of putting a property tax rate increase before voters and the verbiage that must be on a general election ballot.

Comments

1/14 Added to BT & EW tracking

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/15/2025 at 11:00 AM

1/27 EW recommends opposing

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/27/2025 at 3:16 PM

2/6 PA approved opposition

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 2/9/2025 at 4:45 PM

Last Action

01/16/2025 S – Senate 2nd Read

Sponsor

Sen. Jake Hoffman (R)

Summary

Prohibits financial institutions, insurers and credit reporting agencies from discriminating based on political affiliation, any social credit or other type of environmental or governmental score. In order to offer investments containing subjective standards, the standards must be fully disclosed and explained to potential customers or investors before entering into a contract. Declares this issue a matter of statewide concern

Comments

1/20 Added to BT tracking

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/21/2025 at 8:26 AM

1/22 BT recommends opposing

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/22/2025 at 3:16 PM

1/24 PA approved opposition

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/27/2025 at 2:12 PM

Last Action

02/04/2025 S – Senate Minority Caucus – Y

Sponsor

Sen. Jake Hoffman (R)

Summary

Defines the boundaries of Gila, Maricopa, Pinal, Yavapai, Yuma, and La Paz Counties. Requires legislative council staff to prepare proposed legislation to conform Arizona State Statutes to this legislation for the 57th legislature, second regular session. Effective date is January 1, 2026.

Comments

1/20 Added to LRR tracking

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/21/2025 at 8:25 AM

1/22 LRR recommends opposing

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/23/2025 at 3:22 PM

1/24 PA approved opposition

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/27/2025 at 3:11 PM

Last Action

02/04/2025 S – Senate Minority Caucus – Y

Sponsor

Sen. Jake Hoffman (R)

Summary

Divides Maricopa County into four counties by modifying the Maricopa County boundaries and adding three new counties: Hohokam County, Mogollon County, and O’odham County. Maricopa County operations will continue in their existing form through a transition period of up to three years after the effective date of this legislation. The boards of supervisors of Hohokam, Mogollon, and O’odham Counties will be elected at a special election held within 120 days after the effective date of this legislation. Currently elected Maricopa County Supervisors continue in their capacity for the remainder of their term in whichever county their supervisory district is located. The elected boards of supervisors in the three new counties will determine an application process for municipalities to apply to be the county seat, which will be determined at a special election to be held within 120 days from the election of the boards of supervisors. The four counties are authorized to enter into a ten-year shared use agreement for the use of existing shared capital assets. The four counties are required to enter into an intergovernmental agreement for the continued operation of community colleges for at least ten years after the effective date of this legislation. Effective January 1, 2026.

Comments

1/20 Added to LRR tracking

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/21/2025 at 8:25 AM

1/22 LRR recommends opposing

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/22/2025 at 3:24 PM

1/24 PA approved opposition

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/27/2025 at 3:11 PM

Last Action

02/04/2025 S – Senate Minority Caucus – Y

Sponsor

Sen. Wendy Rogers (R)

Summary

Requires hospitals that accept payment in compliance with the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) to include on admission or registration forms, a space for the patient to indicate their status regarding USA citizenship or presence in the USA. The statement must indicate that citizenship status does not affect patient care or result in a report to US immigration authorities. Requires each hospital to submit a quarterly report to the AHCCCS within 30 days after the end of each calendar quarter and defines the criteria that must be included in the report. Requires the AHCCCS to compile that data and submit by March 1 of each year a summary report of patient breakdowns. Lists specific data that must be included in the report and defines who should receive the report. Permits the AHCCCS to adopt rules relating to the format of, and the information to be contained in, the quarterly reports. Prohibits the rules from requiring disclosure of patient names, or any other personal identifying information to the AHCCCS.

Comments

1/24 Added to IH tracking

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/24/2025 at 9:32 AM

1/27 IH recommends opposing

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/27/2025 at 3:30 PM

2/6 PA approved opposition

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 2/9/2025 at 4:43 PM

Last Action

02/11/2025 S – Senate Minority Caucus – Y

Sponsor

Sen. Wendy Rogers (R)

Summary

Bans local authorities and state agencies from using automated photo enforcement systems (defined) to identify excessive speed violations or failures to obey traffic control devices. More.

Comments

1/9 Added to TI tracking

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/10/2025 at 3:28 PM

1/28 TI recommends opposing

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 1/29/2025 at 9:43 AM

2/6 PA approved opposition

Staff 2 ([email protected]) on 2/9/2025 at 4:47 PM

Last Action

02/06/2025 S – Hearing Scheduled – 02/12/2025, 1:30 PM – Senate PS, SHR 109