Arizona's 57th Legislature
1st Regular Session – 2025
Laws and regulations impact YOUR business every day. The Greater Phoenix Chamber works with elected officials at the state, local, and federal levels to ensure the voice of business is heard on important policy decisions. Here’s how your Chamber membership helped influence those decisions this year at the Arizona Legislature.
General Session Information
“The Greater Phoenix Chamber is leading the way for pro-business, pro-growth policies at the local, state and federal government. Our Public Affairs professionals serve the Chamber’s members through advocacy of their critical initiatives and priorities in order to maintain the competitiveness and prosperity of the Greater Phoenix Region. The Chamber has been a steadfast champion for Phoenix’s future through advocacy of impactful legislation and vital investments for economic and workforce development and maintaining the state’s business environment.”
-Stacy Derstine, Vice President of External Affairs, APS
Key Successes
- Defeated numerous mandate bills that would have impeded business’ ability to set appropriate workforce policies for their business models and employees.
- Championed efforts to expand economic development and investment through investments in public and private infrastructure.
- Supported measures to enhance the state’s options for affordable and reliable child care.
- Promoted efforts to continue investments and ensure infrastructure is in place for Arizona’s water future.
- Advocated for the passage of enhanced policies to meet the needs of the future workforce.
Issue Spotlight
HB 2679: Power; Public Utilities; UCC; Securities
As Arizona’s population continues to grow so do the needs of vital resources in the energy, water, and power sectors. HB 2679 (Power; Public Utilities; UCC; Securities) allows utility providers in Arizona to issue bonds for energy and power delivery property that needs to be rebuilt or transitioned offline. These bonds are a reliable financial tool to refinance utility assets while passing along the cost savings to consumers. If utilities choose to issue these transactions, they would be overseen and approved by the Arizona Corporation Commission. This measure received bi-partisan support and was signed by Governor Hobbs. This financial tool will spur capital investment in new infrastructure, provide modernized electric resources, and ensure businesses and residents see savings in their electricity rates.
HB 2704: Tax; Distribution; County Stadium District
For over 25 years, the Arizona Diamondbacks have contributed billions of dollars to the state’s economy and community. Chase Field is a vital economic driver to the Downtown Phoenix area bringing in patrons for baseball games, large concerts, and other major events. HB 2704, which was signed by Governor Hobbs and received bi-partisan support from the legislature, ensures the stadium can be renovated and operated for many years to come. This 30-year agreement allows for a sales tax recapture from money spent at Chase Field that will allow for an estimated $500 million to be invested into stadium operations.
