Bills Supported
HB2053 - appropriation; stormwater recharge mapping; sites
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Gail Griffin (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Appropriates $100,000 from the state general fund in FY2026-27 to the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) to produce updated stormwater recharge mapping. Requires ADWR, within 180 days after the effective date, to work with an agricultural improvement district and the State Natural Resource Conservation Board to identify potential stormwater recharge sites that have suitable soil conditions, are located on any public or private lands and do not conflict with existing surface water rights or involve stormwater entering adjudicated streams or channels.
Notes
Added to AEW tracking list on 1/6/2026AEW recommends an oppose position 1/20/26.PA approved an Oppose position on 1/23/2026.
Created at: 1/7/2026, 9:02:24 PM
Last Action
Placed On House Minority Caucus Calendar
Minority Caucus Jan 27, 2026
HB2091 - financial surveillance fund; insurer examinations
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. David Livingston (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Increases the maximum assessment amounts imposed on domestic insurers for the Financial Surveillance Fund by 75 percent. Beginning July 1, 2027, authorizes the Director of the Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions to annually adjust the maximum assessment amounts imposed on domestic insurers for the Financial Surveillance Fund by the lesser of 2.5 percent or the average annual change in the Phoenix consumer price index. Retroactive to January 1, 2026. Because this bill potentially increases state revenue, it requires a 2/3 vote of the members of each house of the Legislature to pass and becomes effective immediately on the Governor’s signature.
Notes
Added to IH tracking list on 1/6/2026 IH recommends a support position 1/26/2026.PA approved a support position on 2/5/2026.
Created at: 1/7/2026, 9:17:34 PM
Last Action
Ready for Senate
Senate Feb 3, 2026
HB2116 - appropriation; Colorado River litigation fund
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Gail Griffin (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Appropriates $1 million from the state general fund in FY2026-27 to the Colorado River Litigation Fund.
Notes
Added to AEW tracking list on 1/6/2026AEW recommends a support position 1/20/26PA approved a Support position on 1/23/2026.
Created at: 1/7/2026, 9:59:10 PM
Last Action
Ready for Senate
Senate Feb 2, 2026
HB2149 - Arizona beef council; continuation.
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Gail Griffin (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
The Arizona Beef Council is continued 8 years to July 1, 2034. Retroactive to July 1, 2026.
Notes
Added to AEW tracking list on 1/12.AEW recommends a support position 1/20/26PA approved a Support position on 1/23/2026.
Created at: 1/12/2026, 4:45:31 PM
Last Action
Referred to House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs Referred to House Rules
First Reading Jan 12, 2026
HB2150 - continuation; state land department
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Gail Griffin (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
The State Land Department is continued 4 years to July 1, 2030. Retroactive to July 1, 2026.
Notes
Added to AEW tracking list on 1/12.AEW recommends a support position 1/20/26PA approved a Support position on 1/23/2026.
Created at: 1/12/2026, 4:46:14 PM
Last Action
Placed On House Minority Caucus Calendar
Minority Caucus Feb 17, 2026
HB2155 - Arizona beef council; continuation.
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Lupe Diaz (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
The Arizona Beef Council is continued 8 years to July 1, 2034. Retroactive to July 1, 2026.
Notes
Added to AEW tracking list on 1/12.AEW recommends a support position 1/20/26PA approved a Support position on 1/23/2026.
Created at: 1/12/2026, 4:49:04 PM
Last Action
Ready for Senate
Senate Feb 9, 2026
HB2174 - insurance; modeling organizations; predictive models
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. David Livingston (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Strike-Everything Amendment Adopted by House Committee on Commerce: Renames insurance advisory organizations as “modeling and data organizations” and allows modeling and data organizations to file with the Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions (DIFI) models to be used by insurers in Arizona for making rates. Authorizes DIFI to require modeling and data organizations to file supporting data related to a model and the outputs of the model necessary to verify that the model complies with statutory requirements. Makes models and any supporting data and information confidential and not subject to subpoena or public records laws.
Notes
Added to IH tracking list on 1/12.IH recommends a support position 1/26/26PA approved a support position on 2/5/2026.
Created at: 1/12/2026, 4:51:31 PM
Last Action
Placed On House Committee of the Whole Calendar
Committee of the Whole Feb 23, 2026
HB2176 - health facilities; licensure; complaints; investigations
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Julie Willoughby (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Expands the Arizona Department of Health Services’ (AZDHS) authority to deny a health care institution license application or a change of ownership approval based on the licensing history or serious violations of the applicant, new owner, or related controlling persons that jeopardize patient safety. Requires AZDHS to notify a licensee of the general nature of a complaint at the start of a complaint investigation and prohibits AZDHS from investigating alleged violations that occurred more than 12 months before the complaint was submitted. Requires statements of deficiencies to cite the applicable statute or rule for each deficiency and establishes timelines and requirements for informal dispute resolution, written decisions, and issuance of amended statements of deficiencies.
Notes
Added to IH tracking list on 1/12.IH recommends an support position 1/26/26PA approved a support position on 2/5/2026.
Created at: 1/12/2026, 4:52:22 PM
Last Action
Placed On House Minority Caucus Calendar
Minority Caucus Feb 17, 2026
HB2205 - criminal damage; trespassing; critical facilities
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Selina Bliss (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Expands the definition of aggravated criminal damage to include intentionally or recklessly interfering with or preventing the normal function of utility infrastructure or the intended course or path of a utility service without the owner’s permission. Increases the scope of damages considered when determining the amount of property damage to include the cost of loss of utility service.
Notes
Added to AEW tracking list on 1/12.AEW recommends a support position on 2/10/2026.PA approved a support position 2/20/2026.
Created at: 1/12/2026, 5:03:19 PM
Last Action
Placed On House Committee of the Whole Calendar
Committee of the Whole Feb 23, 2026
HB2255 - teachers academy; community college students
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Jeff Weninger (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Expands Arizona Teachers Academy scholarships for community college students to cover up to four academic years or eight semesters, instead of two academic years or four semesters. Because this statute is voter protected, this bill requires a 3/4 vote of the members of each house of the Legislature to pass.
Notes
Added to EW tracking list on 1/13/2026.EW recommends a support position 1/26/26.PA approved a support position on 2/5/2026.
Created at: 1/14/2026, 9:05:53 AM
Last Action
Scheduled for House Rules hearing – Monday, 02/23/2026 1:00 PM
Rules Feb 20, 2026
HB2256 - salvage vehicles; abandoned; insurance claim
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Leo Biasiucci (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Authorizes an insurance company to request a salvage auction dealer to take specified actions regarding a salvage vehicle that is subject to an insurance claim and requires the insurer to notify the dealer to release the vehicle if the claim is denied, coverage is lacking, or the owner fails to cooperate. Requires the salvage auction dealer to notify the owner or lienholder of pickup availability and outstanding charges and to send a second notice if the vehicle remains unclaimed and unpaid. Deems the salvage vehicle abandoned after 30 days from the first notice and assigns title to the salvage auction dealer, allowing the dealer to obtain a salvage or nonrepairable title free and clear of liens after meeting notice and fee requirements. HOUSE ENGROSSED
Notes
Added to IH tracking list on 1/13/2026.IH recommends a support position 1/26/26.PA approved a support position on 2/5/2026.
Created at: 1/14/2026, 9:06:20 AM
Last Action
Placed On House Third Reading Calendar
Third Reading Feb 23, 2026
HB2257 - HOV lane; blood transport vehicles
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Leo Biasiucci (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Authorizes “blood transport vehicles” (defined) transporting human blood or blood products to use high occupancy vehicle lanes when displaying required decals or signs.
Notes
Added to TI tracking list on 1/13/2026.TI recommends a support position on 1/27/2026.PA approved a support position on 2/5/2026.
Created at: 1/14/2026, 9:06:56 AM
Last Action
Placed On House Minority Caucus Calendar
Minority Caucus Feb 17, 2026
HB2272 - dental or optometric services; contracts
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. David Livingston (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Requires contracts for dental or optometric services according to the “entirely” of its terms and conditions as set forth in the contract and any rider or endorsement attached to the contract. Allows the contract to specify which document controls in the event of a conflict. Applies to dental and optometric service corporation contracts entered into on or after the effective date of this legislation.
Notes
Added to IH tracking list on 1/15/2026.IH recommends a support position 1/26/26PA approved a support position on 2/5/2026.
Created at: 1/15/2026, 1:44:27 PM
Last Action
Referred to House Commerce Referred to House Rules
First Reading Jan 20, 2026
HB2289 - truth in taxation; bonds; notices
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Justin Olson (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Revises truth-in-taxation notices and informational pamphlets to require school districts, community college districts, and other political subdivisions to report tax impacts on a $400,000 property, in addition to a $100,000 property.
Notes
Added to BT & EW tracking list on 1/15/2026.BT recommends a support position 1/20/26EW recommends a support position 1/26/26.PA approved a support position on 2/5/2026.
Created at: 1/15/2026, 1:46:47 PM
Last Action
Placed On House Minority Caucus Calendar
Minority Caucus Jan 27, 2026
HB2309 - earned wage access; providers; license
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Jeff Weninger (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Requires “earned wage access service” (defined) providers to be licensed by the Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions (DIFI) beginning January 1, 2027. Exempts earned wage access transactions from consumer lender and money transmission laws. Establishes a regulatory framework for earned wage access services, including licensing requirements, a $50,000 surety bond, annual reporting, recordkeeping, merger approval, and enforcement. Requires providers to offer a no-cost option, disclose fees, protect consumer privacy, and reimburse overdraft fees caused by provider actions. Limits fees, tips, and repayment methods. Prohibits treating earned wage access as a loan, credit, interest, or money transmission and classifies violations as unlawful practices enforceable by DIFI and the Attorney General.
Notes
Added to LRR tracking list on 1/15/2026.LLR recommends a support position 1/20/26PA approved a Support position on 1/23/2026.
Created at: 1/15/2026, 1:54:36 PM
Last Action
Placed On House Minority Caucus Calendar
Minority Caucus Feb 10, 2026
HB2310 - qualified marketplace contractors; employment
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Jeff Weninger (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Authorizes qualified marketplace contractors to terminate a contract unilaterally at any time on reasonable notice. Applies to contracts or addenda entered into from and after the effective date of this legislation.
Notes
Added to LRR tracking list on 1/15/2026.LLR recommends a support position 1/20/26.PA approved a Support position on 1/23/2026.
Created at: 1/15/2026, 1:55:06 PM
Last Action
Ready for Senate
Senate Feb 9, 2026
HB2399 - ADOT; revisions
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Leo Biasiucci (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Makes various changes to statutes related to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). Authorizes “blood transport vehicles” (defined) transporting human blood or blood products to use high occupancy vehicle lanes when displaying required decals or signs. Allows ADOT to designate a state highway or route as a primitive road. Allows ADOT to require additional identifying information as necessary from applicants for driver licenses and nonoperating identification licenses. Extends the driver license photo update interval to 16 years, from 12 years. Repeals honorary consular official special license plates and required ADOT to recall the special plates and issue each person a standard license plate in lieu of the special plate.
Notes
Added to TI tracking list on 1/15/2026.TI recommends a support position on 1/27/2026.PA approved a support position on 2/5/2026.
Created at: 1/15/2026, 2:28:33 PM
Last Action
Scheduled for House Rules hearing – Monday, 02/23/2026 1:00 PM
Rules Feb 20, 2026
HB2428 - emissions; reduction credits; counties
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Gail Griffin (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Allows a county to assert jurisdiction to issue voluntary permits to certify emission reduction credits for portable sources and mobile sources within the county. Authorizes the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality to issue permits or permit revisions that an applicant voluntarily requests solely to certify emission reduction credits for up to 20 years, subject to applicable rules and enforcement discretion.
Notes
Added to AEW tracking list on 1/15/2026.AEW recommends a support position 1/20/26.PA approved a Support position on 1/23/2026.
Created at: 1/15/2026, 2:34:44 PM
Last Action
Placed On House Minority Caucus Calendar
Minority Caucus Feb 10, 2026
HB2439 - public cold plunge; rules; exemption
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Selina Bliss (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Exempts public and semipublic cold plunges from existing Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) rules governing public and semipublic swimming pools and bathing places. Authorizes ADEQ Director to adopt separate rules governing the sanitary conditions of public or semipublic cold plunges.
Notes
Added to AEW tracking list on 1/15/2026.AEW recommends a support position 1/20/26PA approved a Support position on 1/23/2026.
Created at: 1/15/2026, 2:39:25 PM
Last Action
Placed On House Minority Caucus Calendar
Minority Caucus Feb 10, 2026
HB2601 - Interstate 11; environmental; engineering; study
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Matt Gress (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Requires the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), within 14 days after the effective date, to request federal approval to segment the Interstate 11 project between the Arizona–Nevada border and Casa Grande. Requires ADOT, within three months after federal approval of segmentation, to conduct any required tier two environmental and engineering studies for construction of Interstate 11.
Notes
Added to TI tracking list on 1/16/2026.TI recommends a support position on 1/27/2026.PA approved a support position on 2/5/2026.
Created at: 1/16/2026, 12:03:48 PM
Last Action
Scheduled for House Rules hearing – Monday, 02/23/2026 1:00 PM
Rules Feb 20, 2026
HB2692 - procurement; professionals; construction services
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. David Livingston (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Revises public procurement statutes for professional and construction services by adding program management, project management, construction management, and land and right-of-way acquisition services to qualifications-based selection requirements. Authorizes an agent to award a single contract for job-order-contracting construction services by using a cooperative purchasing agreement instead of conducting a separate procurement. Authorizes an agent, for federally funded projects that require price competition, to award construction-manager-at-risk contracts using a single request for proposals and a best-value scoring method that prioritizes qualitative and technical proposals and limits price or fee scoring to no more than ten percent when required by federal law. Authorizes procurement of progressive design-build construction services through qualifications-based selection and staged negotiation while prohibiting consideration of price until sufficient design advancement occurs. Limits use of these alternative procurement methods to contracts executed on or before December 31, 2030, with services allowed to continue after that date under executed contracts.
Notes
Added to LRR tracking list on 1/16/2026.LRR recommends a support position 2/9/2026.PA approved a support position 2/20/2026.
Created at: 1/16/2026, 12:16:30 PM
Last Action
Scheduled for House Rules hearing – Monday, 02/23/2026 1:00 PM
Rules Feb 20, 2026
HB2693 - insurance; bona fide associations; qualifications
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. David Livingston (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Expands eligibility criteria for bona fide associations that may sponsor accountable health plans by incorporating employer definitions under federal law. Authorizes statewide chambers of commerce and statewide business leagues that meet specified organizational, tax-exempt, and longevity requirements to operate self-funded multiple employer welfare arrangements. HOUSE ENGROSSED
Notes
Added to IH tracking list on 1/16/2026.IH recommends a support position 1/26/26.PA approved a support position on 2/5/2026.
Created at: 1/16/2026, 12:17:32 PM
Last Action
Placed On House Third Reading Calendar
Third Reading Feb 23, 2026
HB2694 - tax credit; health reimbursement arrangement
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. David Livingston (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Establishes an individual income tax credit for small employers with one to 50 employees that provide an individual coverage health reimbursement arrangement and contribute at least $400 per employee. Sets the credit at $400 per covered employee per taxable year, allows a five-year carryforward of unused amounts, and limits claims by co-owners to their pro rata shares. Effective January 1, 2027.
Notes
Added to IH & BT tracking list on 1/16/2026.IH recommends a support position 1/26/26.PA approved a support position on 2/5/2026.
Created at: 1/16/2026, 12:18:31 PM
Last Action
Referred to House Ways & Means Referred to House Rules
First Reading Jan 22, 2026
HB2728 - department of economic security; continuation
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Selina Bliss (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
The Department of Economic Security is continued four years to July 1, 2030. Retroactive to July 1, 2026.
Notes
Added to EW tracking list on 1/16/2026.EW recommends a support position 1/26/26.PA approved a support position on 2/5/2026.
Created at: 1/16/2026, 12:23:00 PM
Last Action
Scheduled for House Rules hearing – Monday, 02/23/2026 1:00 PM
Rules Feb 20, 2026
HB2751 - Arizona competes fund; repeal
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Tony Rivero (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Repeals the statutory termination date of July 1, 2026 for the Arizona Competes Fund, retroactive to July 1, 2026.
Notes
Added to LRR tracking list on 1/16/2026.LLR recommends a support position 1/20/26.PA approved a Support position on 1/23/2026.
Created at: 1/16/2026, 12:26:17 PM
Last Action
Placed On House Third Reading Calendar
Third Reading Feb 23, 2026
HB2765 - international trade commission
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Tony Rivero (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Strike-Everything Amendment Adopted by House Committee on International Trade: Expands statutory definitions relating to tobacco to include vapor products and nicotine analogs and exempts vapor products from existing tobacco taxes. Requires vapor product manufacturers, beginning January 1, 2027, to obtain an annual license from the Arizona Department of Revenue, submit detailed certifications and product lists, appoint an in-state agent and, for certain nonresident manufacturers, post a $25,000 bond. Prohibits the sale of vapor products that are not listed by a licensed manufacturer and restricts retailers and distributors to purchasing only from licensed vapor product manufacturers. Authorizes seizure and destruction of noncompliant vapor products, establishes civil and criminal penalties for violations and creates the Vapor Product Manufacturer Licensing Fund for enforcement. Severability clause. Effective January 1, 2027.
Notes
Added to LRR tracking list on 1/16/2026.LLR recommends a support position 1/20/26.PA approved a Support position on 1/23/2026.
Created at: 1/16/2026, 12:30:09 PM
Last Action
Scheduled for House Rules hearing – Monday, 02/23/2026 1:00 PM
Rules Feb 20, 2026
HB2786 - TPT; exemption; textbook rental
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Justin Olson (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Exempts the leasing or renting of textbooks from transaction privilege tax under the personal property rental classification. Applies to taxable periods beginning on or after the first day of the month following the general effective date.
Notes
Added to EW & BT tracking list on 1/15/2026.BT recommends a support position 1/20/26EW recommends a support position 1/26/26.PA approved a support position on 2/5/2026.
Created at: 1/21/2026, 9:54:25 AM
Last Action
Ready for Senate
Senate Feb 19, 2026
HB2813 - pharmacy benefits; workers' compensation
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. David Livingston (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Authorizes an employer or insurer to establish or contract with a formal pharmacy management network to provide medications to injured employees and allows reimbursement rates that differ from the Industrial Commission fee schedule, subject to minimum cost and dispensing fee requirements. Requires employers to notify employees and requires reimbursement of out-of-network prescriptions until proper notice is provided. Requires pharmacy management networks to accept licensed pharmacies willing to meet contract terms, register with the Industrial Commission and provide a dispute resolution process. Prohibits pharmacy management networks from charging pharmacies enrollment, credentialing or dispensing-related fees. Exempts registered pharmacy management networks from certain insurance regulation. Effective January 1, 2027.
Notes
Added to EW & IH tracking list on 1/16/2026.IH recommends a support position 1/26/26.PA approved a support position on 2/5/2026.
Created at: 1/16/2026, 12:39:27 PM
Last Action
Scheduled for House Appropriations hearing – Monday, 02/23/2026 10:00 AM
Appropriations Feb 19, 2026
HB2838 - education workforce innovation; pilot program
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Jeff Weninger (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Establishes the Education and Workforce Innovation Pilot Program within the State Board of Education (SBE) to develop and test innovative education models aligned with student outcomes and workforce readiness. Authorizes SBE to select up to five public schools to participate for three school years, establish an advisory committee, and grant limited exemptions, waivers or modifications of state laws or rules as requested by participating schools. Requires SBE to submit to the Governor and the Legislature annual and final reports on Program implementation, outcomes and policy recommendations. Repeals the Program July 2, 2031.
Notes
Added to EW tracking list on 1/16/2026.EW recommends a support position 1/26/26.PA approved a support position on 2/5/2026.
Created at: 1/16/2026, 12:41:35 PM
Last Action
Scheduled for House Rules hearing – Monday, 02/23/2026 1:00 PM
Rules Feb 20, 2026
HB2875 - local regulation; prohibition; unmanned aircraft
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Jeff Weninger (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Preempts cities, towns and counties from regulating the ownership or operation of unmanned aircraft or unmanned aircraft systems, and voids any conflicting local ordinances, policies or rules. Preserves limited local authority over publicly owned unmanned aircraft, takeoff and landing of model aircraft in parks and land use approvals near residential areas.
Notes
Added to TI & LRR tracking list on 1/16/2026.LLR recommends a support position 1/20/26.PA approved a Support position on 1/23/2026.
Created at: 1/16/2026, 12:45:24 PM
Last Action
House Retained on COW calendar
Committee of the Whole Feb 19, 2026
HB2938 - mandatory rounding method; cash transactions
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Teresa Martinez (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Requires sellers, when one-cent coins are not available or used, to apply Swedish rounding to the final total of a cash transaction to the nearest five-cent increment and prohibits use of any other rounding method. Requires sellers to post a notice at the point of sale stating that cash transactions are rounded pursuant to state law and limits the requirement to cash transactions only. Authorizes the Weights and Measures Services Division of the Arizona Department of Agriculture to enforce the requirement and impose civil penalties.
Notes
Added to BT tracking list on 1/27/2026.BT recommends a support position 2/9/2026 based on SB1108 position.
Created at: 1/28/2026, 8:32:52 AM
Last Action
Placed On House Committee of the Whole Calendar
Committee of the Whole Feb 23, 2026
HB2950 - tourism improvement areas; municipalities; counties
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Justin Wilmeth (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Authorizes municipalities and counties to form tourism improvement areas to fund tourism promotion and marketing through lodging business assessments. Requires petitions to form a tourism improvement area to be signed by lodging business owners representing at least 67 percent of available rooms in the proposed area and allows assessments of up to $5 or 5 percent per room sold per night. Requires tourism improvement areas to be governed by an owners’ board composed primarily of lodging business owners and managed by a destination marketing organization under contract with the governing body. Limits initial and renewal terms of a tourism improvement area to ten years and establishes procedures for amendment, renewal or dissolution.
Notes
Added to BT tracking list on 1/30/2026.BT recommends a support position 2/9/2026.PA approved a support position 2/20/2026.
Created at: 1/30/2026, 10:02:32 AM
Last Action
House Rural Economic Development passed(7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – 0 – 0)
Rural Economic Development Feb 19, 2026
HB4026 - public infrastructure improvements; distribution limit
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Michael Carbone (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Reduces the maximum total amount of state transaction privilege tax revenues that all cities, towns, and counties may receive for public infrastructure improvements benefiting manufacturing facilities to $75 million per year, instead of $200 million. Requires the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) to retain excess eligible monies above the annual cap and direct the State Treasurer to resume payments in the following FY, in the order reimbursement expenses are submitted. Requires a city, town, or county to include an analysis of anticipated direct and indirect revenues Arizona will receive from construction of the manufacturing facility when entering into an agreement.
Notes
Added to TI tracking list on 2/5/2026.TI recommends a support position on 2/10/2026.PA approved a support position 2/20/2026.
Created at: 2/6/2026, 9:48:03 AM
Last Action
Scheduled for House Rules hearing – Monday, 02/23/2026 1:00 PM
Rules Feb 20, 2026
HB4115 - ballot measures; circulators; revenue; disclosure.
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Steve B. Montenegro (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Requires paid initiative and referendum circulators to verbally disclose their first name, state of residence, paid circulator status, and wear a visible identification badge, and voids signatures collected without these disclosures. Expands circulator registration, disqualification and enforcement requirements to local ballot measures instead of only statewide initiative and referendum petitions. Requires municipal and county initiatives or referenda that mandate expenditures, establish funds or allocate funding to disclose the revenue source sufficient to cover all immediate and future costs in the petition description.
Notes
Support based on Mirror Bill 1489.PA approved a support position 2/20/2026.
Created at: 2/10/2026, 11:37:08 AM
Last Action
Scheduled for House Rules hearing – Monday, 02/23/2026 1:00 PM
Rules Feb 20, 2026
HCR2023 - expenditure limitation; school districts; 2027-2028
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Matt Gress (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Authorizes school districts to expend local revenues in excess of the constitutional expenditure limitation in FY2027-28. Conditions the authorization on approval of the resolution by at least a two-thirds vote of the members of each house of the Legislature.
Notes
Added to EW tracking list on 1/15/2026.EW recommends a support position 1/26/26.PA approved a support position on 2/5/2026.
Created at: 1/21/2026, 10:01:18 AM
Last Action
Referred to House Appropriations Referred to House Rules
First Reading Jan 22, 2026
HCR2051 - ballot measures; circulators; revenue; disclosure
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Michael Carbone (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Requires paid initiative and referendum circulators to verbally disclose their first name, state of residence, paid circulator status, and wear a visible identification badge, and voids signatures collected without these disclosures. Expands circulator registration, disqualification and enforcement requirements to local ballot measures instead of only statewide initiative and referendum petitions. Requires municipal and county initiatives or referenda that mandate expenditures, establish funds or allocate funding to disclose the revenue source sufficient to cover all immediate and future costs in the petition description. If passed by the Legislature, this legislation will be submitted to the voters at the 2026 general election.
Notes
Added to LRR tracking list on 2/5/2026.LRR recommends a support position 2/9/2026.PA approved a support position 2/20/2026.
Created at: 2/6/2026, 9:55:15 AM
Last Action
Scheduled for House Rules hearing – Monday, 02/23/2026 1:00 PM
Rules Feb 20, 2026
SB1108 - cash transactions; mandatory rounding method
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Sen. John Kavanagh (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Requires a seller to apply Swedish rounding to the final total of a cash transaction to the nearest five-cent increment when one-cent coins are not available or not used. Requires posting notice of the rounding practice at the point of sale and prohibits using any rounding method other than Swedish rounding. Authorizes the Weights and Measures Services Division of the Arizona Department of Agriculture to enforce these requirements through warnings, orders, and civil penalties.
Notes
Added to BT tracking list on 1/12.BT recommends a support position 1/20/26.PA approved a Support position on 1/23/2026.
Created at: 1/12/2026, 5:10:56 PM
Last Action
Placed On Senate Caucus Calendar
Majority Caucus Feb 17, 2026
SB1137 - underground facilities; excavations; notification
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Sen. John Kavanagh (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Establishes mandatory white lining by excavators before submitting excavation notice. Creates an interactive positive response system to document and verify locate responses and excavation communications. Creates a large project notification and coordination process that requires advance notice, coordination meetings, phased marking schedules, and extended marking timeframes for qualifying large excavations. Expands duties of excavators, underground facilities operators, and landlords for locating, marking, responding, and communicating, and deems compliance with large project plans and the interactive system as satisfying certain statutory duties. Requires the Arizona Corporation Commission to adopt rules for implementation.
Notes
Added to TI tracking list on 1/13/2026.TI recommends a support position on 1/28/2026.PA approved a support position on 2/5/2026.
Created at: 1/14/2026, 9:14:34 AM
Last Action
Placed On Senate Caucus Calendar
Majority Caucus Feb 3, 2026
SB1158 - dispute resolution process; real estate
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Sen. Wendy Rogers (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Assigns the Department of Real Estate responsibility to administer the dispute resolution process for condominiums and planned communities. Limits the filing fee for condominium and planned community dispute petitions to no more than superior court application fees and caps each petition at four distinct complaints. Authorizes administrative law judges (ALJs) to impose civil penalties of up to $500 per complaint or other statutory penalties. Requires a person to pay a filing fee to request a rehearing of an ALJ decision, and refunds the fee if the rehearing is denied.
Notes
LRR recommends support position based on mirror HB2692.PA approved a support position 2/20/2026.
Created at: 2/10/2026, 7:47:24 AM
Last Action
Referred to Senate Government Referred to Senate Rules
First Reading Jan 15, 2026
SB1160 - drones; entertainment districts; prohibition
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Sen. Timothy “Tim” Dunn (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Prohibits operating a civil unmanned aircraft within 400 feet of or 400 feet above a “ticketed entertainment event” (defined) unless the operator has consent, qualifies for specified employment or utility exceptions, or operates over the operator’s own private property for noncommercial purposes without interfering with the event. Classifies a violation as a class 1 (highest) misdemeanor.
Notes
Added to LRR tracking list on 1/19/2026.LLR recommends a support position 1/20/26.PA approved a Support position on 1/23/2026.
Created at: 1/21/2026, 10:41:11 AM
Last Action
Placed On Senate Committee of the Whole Calendar
Committee of the Whole Feb 23, 2026
SB1164 - ALTCS; providers; change of ownership
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Sen. Hildy Angius (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Requires the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System Administration and its program contractors, on request, to continue processing and paying claims for services provided by a licensed skilled nursing facility or assisted living facility after a change of ownership using the prior owner’s certification and subcontracts until the new owner completes enrollment and contracting.
Notes
Added to IH tracking list on 1/15/2026.IH recommends a support position 1/26/26.PA approved a support position on 2/5/2026.
Created at: 1/15/2026, 3:18:20 PM
Last Action
Placed On Senate Caucus Calendar
Majority Caucus Feb 10, 2026
SB1169 - appropriations; graduate medical education program
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Sen. Carine Werner (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Appropriates $10 million from the state general fund and $18.77 million in expenditure authority in FY2026-27 to the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System Administration for graduate medical education programs to address Arizona’s physician shortage. Allows the monies to be used for direct and indirect graduate medical education costs and for start-up costs for new residency programs, and specifies that state funds may supplement but not supplant voluntary local payments to hospitals operating graduate medical education programs.
Notes
Added to EW tracking list on1/26/2026.EW recommends a support position 1/26/26.PA approved a support position on 2/5/2026.
Created at: 1/26/2026, 4:33:08 PM
Last Action
Scheduled for Senate Rules hearing – Monday, 02/23/2026 8:45 AM
Rules Feb 20, 2026
SB1198 - Arizona beef council; continuation
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Sen. Timothy “Tim” Dunn (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
The Arizona Beef Council is continued 8 years to July 1, 2034. Retroactive to July 1, 2026.
Notes
Added to AEW tracking list on 1/15/2026.AEW recommends a support position 1/20/26PA approved a Support position on 1/23/2026.
Created at: 1/15/2026, 3:25:45 PM
Last Action
Senate passed (23 – 6 – 1 – 0 – 0)
Third Reading Feb 12, 2026
SB1206 - storm related insurance claims
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Sen. Frank Carroll (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Restricts public adjusters from soliciting representation during an ongoing loss-producing occurrence or emergency response and from participating in repair or reconstruction of property they adjust. Prohibits contractors from advertising to pay or paying insurance deductibles, acting as adjusters or negotiating insurance settlements, and from soliciting contracts during an active emergency response.
Notes
Added to IH tracking list on 1/15/2026.IH recommends a support position 1/26/26.PA approved a support position on 2/5/2026.
Created at: 1/15/2026, 3:31:27 PM
Last Action
Scheduled for Senate Rules hearing – Monday, 02/23/2026 8:45 AM
Rules Feb 20, 2026
SB1210 - private postsecondary education; nondomiciled institutions
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Sen. Shawnna Bolick (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Requires private postsecondary education institutions domiciled outside Arizona that enroll Arizona residents in fully online programs and are not participants in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement to obtain out-of-state registration from the State Board for Private Postsecondary Education. Establishes registration qualifications, financial protections, disclosures, reporting, record retention and annual renewal requirements. Applies licensure and registration obligations to degree-granting and vocational programs and extends student tuition recovery fund assessments and eligibility to registered out-of-state institutions.
Notes
Added to EW tracking list on 1/15/2026.EW recommends a support position 1/26/26.PA approved a support position on 2/5/2026.
Created at: 1/15/2026, 3:32:36 PM
Last Action
Ready for House
House Feb 19, 2026
SB1271 - businesses; crime reporting; penalty; prohibition
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Sen. David Gowan (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Prohibits a municipality from imposing fines or other penalties on a business or commercial entity based on the number or frequency of requests for public safety assistance or emergency services or the value of property that is damaged or stolen. Allows a municipality to impose penalties only if the requests are malicious, knowingly false or frivolous and the municipality has provided written notice identifying prior improper requests.
Notes
Added to LRR tracking list on 1/22/2026.LRR recommends a support position 2/9/2026.PA approved a support position 2/20/2026.
Created at: 1/22/2026, 12:02:48 PM
Last Action
Placed On Senate Caucus Calendar
Majority Caucus Feb 10, 2026
SB1309 - pharmacists; care standard; prescriptions
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Sen. Thomas “T.J.” Shope (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Expands the definition of the practice of pharmacy to include initiating prescription orders in a patient’s best interests, subject to existing statutory limits. Establishes a standard of care for pharmacists by defining unprofessional conduct as failing to meet the standard of care provided by similarly qualified pharmacists in comparable settings. Requires each pharmacist to independently evaluate whether an act is within the practice of pharmacy, may be delegated and complies with state and federal law, the pharmacist’s education and training and the accepted standard of care.
Notes
Added to IH tracking list on 1/22/2026.IH recommends a support position 1/26/26.PA approved a support position on 2/5/2026.
Created at: 1/22/2026, 12:07:00 PM
Last Action
Referred to Senate Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency Referred to Senate Rules
First Reading Jan 27, 2026
SB1336 - state land department; continuation; oversight
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Sen. Timothy “Tim” Dunn (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
The State Land Department (SLD) is continued four years to July 1, 2030, retroactive to July 1, 2026. Establishes a temporary State Land Department Oversight Committee to oversee the SLD’s adoption of rules and policies, including biosolids application, regulatory compliance, application time frames and land use planning. Requires the Committee to collaborate with the SLD to set goals and to submit findings and recommendations by June 1, 2027.
Notes
Added to AEW tracking list on 1/23/2026.AEW recommends position of support 2/10/2026.PA approved a support position 2/20/2026.
Created at: 1/23/2026, 10:52:02 AM
Last Action
Scheduled for Senate Rules hearing – Monday, 02/23/2026 8:45 AM
Rules Feb 20, 2026
SB1415 - insurance adjuster license; eligibility
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Sen. Shawnna Bolick (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Allows a salaried employee adjuster of an insurer or managing general agent who is an Arizona resident to obtain an Arizona adjuster license without taking the state examination if the employee held an active designated home state adjuster license in another state before January 1, 2026, remains in good standing, and meets specified application, fingerprint, fee, and examination requirements by June 30, 2027. Limits renewal of a license issued under this provision to the period during which the person continues to adjust claims as a salaried employee.
Notes
Added to IH tracking list on 1/27/2026.IH recommends a support position on 2/13/2026.PA approved a support position 2/20/2026.
Created at: 1/28/2026, 8:39:37 AM
Last Action
Placed On Senate Committee of the Whole Calendar
Committee of the Whole Feb 23, 2026
SB1423 - WICHE; continuation
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Sen. Hildy Angius (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
The Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education is continued 10 years to July 1, 2036. Retroactive to July 1, 2026.
Notes
Added to EW tracking list on 1/27/2026.EW recommends a support position 2/12/2026.PA approved a support position 2/20/2026.
Created at: 1/28/2026, 8:41:45 AM
Last Action
Placed On Senate Caucus Calendar
Majority Caucus Feb 10, 2026
SB1430 - tax corrections act of 2026
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Sen. J.D. Mesnard (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Makes various technical and clarifying changes to tax-related statutes to align state tax laws with federal regulations and address inconsistencies or outdated provisions within existing statutes.
Notes
Added to BT tracking list on 1/27/2026.BT recommends a support position 2/9/2026.PA approved a support position 2/20/2026.
Created at: 1/28/2026, 8:52:06 AM
Last Action
Ready for House
House Feb 19, 2026
SB1448 - aggravated assault; utility workers
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Sen. Thomas “T.J.” Shope (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Expands the definition of aggravated assault to include assaults committed against an employee of a public utility, a licensed telecommunications provider, or a licensed video service provider while engaged in the employee’s work duties.
Notes
Added to LRR tracking list on 1/27/2026.LRR recommends a support position 2/9/2026.PA approved a support position 2/20/2026.
Created at: 1/28/2026, 8:55:03 AM
Last Action
Placed On Senate Caucus Calendar
Majority Caucus Feb 17, 2026
SB1450 - condominiums; construction defects; actions; procedures
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Sen. Thomas “T.J.” Shope (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Reduces the statute of repose for contract-based construction defect actions involving condominium property to five years after substantial completion and limits such actions to six years if an injury or latent defect arises in the fifth year. Establishes a condominium-specific prelitigation notice and remedy offer process that requires purchasers to provide maintenance records, allows inspection and repair opportunities, tolls limitation periods during the process, and limits recoverable damages if timely repairs occur. Extends the time to file complaints with the Registrar of Contractors for condominium projects to five years after close of escrow or occupancy. Requires a condominium association to obtain approval from at least two-thirds of eligible unit owners before initiating construction defect litigation and prescribes notice, disclosure, and meeting requirements for that vote. Effective January 1, 2027.
Notes
Added to LRR tracking list on 1/27/2026.LRR recommends a support position 2/9/2026.
Created at: 1/28/2026, 8:56:27 AM
Last Action
Bill Introduced
Bill Introduced Jan 26, 2026
SB1452 - cargo theft task force
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Sen. Kevin Payne (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Requires the Attorney General to establish a Cargo Theft Task Force to investigate and combat crimes involving the theft, diversion, embezzlement or fraudulent acquisition of cargo or freight affecting interstate or intrastate commerce. Authorizes the Attorney General to designate Task Force membership and to coordinate with federal, state and local law enforcement and industry stakeholders. Requires the Attorney General to submit an annual report to the Governor and the Legislature beginning July 1, 2027 that summarizes Task Force activities, cargo theft trends, recoveries, restitution, forfeitures and legislative or policy recommendations.
Notes
Added to LRR tracking list on 1/27/2026.LRR recommends a support position 2/9/2026.PA approved a support position 2/20/2026.
Created at: 1/28/2026, 8:57:00 AM
Last Action
Ready for House
House Feb 19, 2026
SB1489 - ballot measures; circulators; revenue; disclosure
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Sen. Thomas “T.J.” Shope (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Requires paid initiative and referendum circulators to verbally disclose their first name, state of residence, paid circulator status, and wear a visible identification badge, and voids signatures collected without these disclosures. Expands circulator registration, disqualification and enforcement requirements to local ballot measures instead of only statewide initiative and referendum petitions. Requires municipal and county initiatives or referenda that mandate expenditures, establish funds or allocate funding to disclose the revenue source sufficient to cover all immediate and future costs in the petition description.
Notes
Added to LRR tracking list on 1/30/2026.LRR recommends a support position 2/9/2026.PA approved a support position 2/20/2026.
Created at: 1/30/2026, 10:59:22 AM
Last Action
Senate Judiciary and Elections passed(4 – 3 – 0 – 0 – 0 – 0)
Judiciary and Elections Feb 20, 2026
SB1501 - agencies; statutory authority
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Sen. David Gowan (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Expands the regulatory bill of rights by expressly allowing complaints and Administrative Rules Oversight Committee review of statutes, rules, agency practices and substantive policy statements that are beyond an agency’s statutory authority. Authorizes the Committee to review, comment on and recommend legislative changes to address agency actions that exceed statutory authority and requires inclusion of those issues in the Committee’s annual report to the Legislature.
Notes
Added to LRR tracking list on 1/30/2026.LRR recommends a support position 2/9/2026.PA approved a support position 2/20/2026.
Created at: 1/30/2026, 11:01:00 AM
Last Action
Scheduled for Senate Rules hearing – Monday, 02/23/2026 8:45 AM
Rules Feb 20, 2026
SB1515 - industrial commission; revisions
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Sen. Timothy “Tim” Dunn (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Revises statutes governing the Industrial Commission of Arizona by removing Commission authority to license and supervise the work of private employment offices. Renames the Director of the Division of Occupational Safety and Health as the Chief. Replaces the workers’ compensation ombudsman with a resource officer and expands the officer’s role to include providing information on labor programs under the Commission’s purview. Requires the Commission to post the schedule of fees on its website and file a notice of public information with the website address to be published in the Administrative Register.
Notes
Added to EW tracking list on 1/30/2026.EW recommends a support position 2/12/2026.PA approved a support position 2/20/2026.
Created at: 1/30/2026, 11:02:18 AM
Last Action
Scheduled for Senate Rules hearing – Monday, 02/23/2026 8:45 AM
Rules Feb 20, 2026
SB1552 - ADOT; revisions.
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Sen. David C. Farnsworth (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Makes various changes to statutes related to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). Authorizes “blood transport vehicles” (defined) transporting human blood or blood products to use high occupancy vehicle lanes when displaying required decals or signs. Allows ADOT to designate a state highway or route as a primitive road. Allows ADOT to require additional identifying information as necessary from applicants for driver licenses and nonoperating identification licenses. Extends the driver license photo update interval to 16 years, from 12 years. Repeals honorary consular official special license plates and required ADOT to recall the special plates and issue each person a standard license plate in lieu of the special plate.
Notes
Added to TI & PA tracking list on 1/30/2026.TI recommends a support position on 1/27/2026.PA approved a support position on 2/5/2026.
Created at: 1/30/2026, 11:12:53 AM
Last Action
Placed On Senate Caucus Calendar
Majority Caucus Feb 17, 2026
SB1560 - cap; water supply development fund
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Sen. Timothy “Tim” Dunn (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Deletes the $3 million cap on a single loan from the Water Supply Development Revolving Fund.
Notes
Added to AEW tracking list on 2/3/2026.AEW recommends a support position on 2/10/2026.PA approved a support position 2/20/2026.
Created at: 2/3/2026, 11:37:02 AM
Last Action
Placed On Senate Caucus Calendar
Majority Caucus Feb 17, 2026
Bills Opposed
HB2005 - vaccination status; unprofessional conduct; policies
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Nick Kupper (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Prohibits a health professional from denying care or providing substandard care based on a person’s vaccination status and classifies such actions as unprofessional conduct. Prohibits health care institutions from adopting policies that allow health professionals to deny or diminish care based on vaccination status.
Notes
Added to IH tracking list on 1/6/2026IH recommends an oppose position 1/26/26PA approved an oppose position on 2/5/2026
Created at: 1/7/2026, 8:53:16 PM
Last Action
Referred to House Health & Human Services Referred to House Rules
First Reading Jan 12, 2026
HB2027 - physical availability; review; designated providers
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Gail Griffin (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Prohibits the Director of the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) from applying the physical availability requirements for the Pinal Active Management Area to any city or town in the Phoenix Active Management Area that already holds a designation of assured water supply. Requires ADWR, within 30 days after the effective date of this legislation, to review the physical availability of groundwater and stored water for each city or town in the Phoenix Active Management Area that holds a designation of assured water supply.
Notes
Added to AEW tracking list on 1/6/2026.AEW recommends an oppose position 1/20/26PA approved an Oppose position on 1/23/2026.
Created at: 1/21/2026, 10:14:09 AM
Last Action
Placed On House Minority Caucus Calendar
Minority Caucus Feb 17, 2026
HB2086 - vaccination mandates; masks; prohibition
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Khyl Powell (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Prohibits “governmental entities” (defined to include the federal government, state government, and political subdivisions) from requiring residents to wear masks or face coverings, except for long-standing workplace safety and infection control measures unrelated to COVID-19. Prohibits governmental entities from requiring residents to receive any vaccination for any disease or virus. Prohibits businesses from requiring masks or vaccinations as a condition of entry or employment, subject to the same workplace safety exception.
Notes
Added to IH tracking list on 1/6/2026 IH recommends an oppose position 1/26/26PA approved an oppose position on 2/5/2026.
Created at: 1/7/2026, 9:13:45 PM
Last Action
Placed On House Minority Caucus Calendar
Minority Caucus Feb 3, 2026
HB2119 - computer data center; application; deadline
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Neal Carter (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Moves the deadline for the Arizona Commerce Authority to certify new computer data centers for tax relief to December 31, 2026, instead of December 31, 2033. Because this bill potentially increases state revenue, it requires a 2/3 vote of the members of each house of the Legislature to pass and becomes effective immediately on the Governor’s signature.
Notes
Added to BT tracking list on 1/6/2026BT recommends an oppose position 1/20/26PA approved an Oppose position on 1/23/2026.
Created at: 1/7/2026, 9:59:27 PM
Last Action
House Withdrawn from Commerce
Commerce Jan 22, 2026
HB2134 - critical infrastructure; foreign adversaries; prohibition
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Nick Kupper (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Prohibits the use of software produced by a Chinese company for critical infrastructure in Arizona and prohibits governmental entities and critical infrastructure service providers (CISPs) from entering into or renewing contracts with a Chinese company that provide direct or indirect access to critical infrastructure. Requires critical communications infrastructure providers participating in a federal reimbursement program to annually certify the use and locations of prohibited equipment and requires the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) to produce maps identifying affected areas. Requires the ACC to publish an annual list of prohibited technologies. If funding is provided, requires governmental entities and CISPs to remove listed technologies, subject to limited preapproval exceptions. Requires governmental entities and CISPs to annually certify that no newly prohibited technology has been attached to or connected with critical infrastructure systems. Establishes restrictions on agreements involving critical infrastructure with the People’s Republic of China. Requires the ACC to establish a secure communications channel for emergency coordination.
Notes
Added to AEW tracking list on 1/6/2026AEW recommends an oppose position 1/20/26PA approved an Oppose position on 1/23/2026.
Created at: 1/7/2026, 10:04:12 PM
Last Action
Placed On House Committee of the Whole Calendar
Committee of the Whole Feb 23, 2026
HB2135 - liability; diversity; equity; inclusion laws
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Michael Way (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Authorizes a person whose rights are violated to bring a civil action against a “covered entity” (defined) that violates a state or federal law prohibiting a diversity, equity and inclusion policy. Entitles a prevailing plaintiff to declaratory relief, injunctive relief, damages of at least $100,000, compensatory damages, court costs, and reasonable attorney fees. Establishes a three-year statute of limitations for bringing an action. HOUSE ENGROSSED
Notes
Added to LRR tracking list on 1/7/2026LLR recommends an oppose position 1/20/26PA approved an Oppose position on 1/23/2026.
Created at: 1/7/2026, 10:04:53 PM
Last Action
Placed On House Third Reading Calendar
Third Reading Feb 23, 2026
HB2182 - reporting; prior authorization; claims denial
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Julie Willoughby (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Strike-Everything Amendment Adopted by House Committee on Health & Human Services: Requires health care insurers and health care services plans, beginning July 1, 2027 and annually thereafter, to report aggregated data to the Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions (DIFI) on claims denial practices and prior authorization practices, including totals, appeals, reversals, top denied services and reasons for denials and specified timing metrics. Requires DIFI to publish annual, insurer-specific reports in plain language, post the reports on its website, retain at least three years of reports and submit copies to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate. Requires DIFI to convene a stakeholders meeting by July 1, 2032, to review the data reported under this requirement, and requires DIFI to submit a report with recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature by October 31, 2032. Retroactive to July 1, 2026.
Notes
IH recommends oppose position based on strike everything amendment. “reporting; prior authorization; claims denial” PA approved an oppose position 2/20/2026.
Created at: 2/13/2026, 10:55:42 AM
Last Action
Scheduled for House Rules hearing – Monday, 02/23/2026 1:00 PM
Rules Feb 20, 2026
HB2194 - claims; prior authorization; denials; contact
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Selina Bliss (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Requires a health care insurer that denies a claim or a prior authorization to provide a telephone number or email address for a department that can explain the denial and to provide a substantive response to questions within 2 business days after receipt. Effective July 1, 2027.
Notes
Added to IH tracking list on 1/12.IH recommends an oppose position 1/26/26.PA approved an oppose position on 2/5/2026.
Created at: 1/12/2026, 4:55:05 PM
Last Action
House Health & Human Services passed(12 – 0 – 0 – 0 – 0 – 0)
Health & Human Services Feb 2, 2026
HB2196 - pharmacists; pharmacies; reimbursement costs; appeals
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Selina Bliss (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Prohibits a pharmacy benefit manager from reimbursing a nonaffiliated pharmacist or nonaffiliated pharmacy less than the pharmacist’s or pharmacy’s actual cost for a prescription drug or device, subject to a specified exception tied to the state plan methodology. Requires a pharmacy benefit manager to pay a professional dispensing fee at a rate not less than the state plan fee-for-service rate and prohibits using that fee to satisfy the actual cost reimbursement requirement. Requires pharmacy benefit managers to establish, file, and obtain approval of reimbursement appeal procedures, authorizes agents to file appeals, and requires corrective actions and broader application of appeal outcomes when a pharmacist or pharmacy prevails. Applies to contracts entered into, amended, extended, or renewed on or after December 31, 2026.
Notes
Added to IH tracking list on 1/12.IH recommends an oppose position 1/26/26.PA approved an oppose position on 2/5/2026.
Created at: 1/12/2026, 4:55:44 PM
Last Action
House Health & Human Services passed(11 – 1 – 0 – 0 – 0 – 0)
Health & Human Services Feb 16, 2026
HB2247 - blood donations; patient notification
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Lisa Fink (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Requires a physician to notify a patient before surgery of the option to donate the patient’s own blood or to have a compatible family member or friend make a directed blood donation for the patient’s use and, if requested, to contact a blood bank and timely complete the required paperwork.
Notes
Added to IH tracking list on 1/13/2026.IH recommends an oppose position 1/26/26.PA approved an oppose position on 2/5/2026.
Created at: 1/14/2026, 9:04:06 AM
Last Action
Referred to House Health & Human Services Referred to House Rules
First Reading Jan 15, 2026
HB2248 - medical interventions; prohibition
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Lisa Fink (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Prohibits business entities from refusing service, employment, access, or compensation based on whether a person has received or used a medical intervention, with limited exceptions. Prohibits ticket issuers from denying access to entertainment events based on a ticket holder’s medical intervention status. Prohibits schools from requiring a medical intervention to attend, enter a campus, or be employed, subject to the Parents’ Bill of Rights. Prohibits state, county, and local governments from requiring a medical intervention as a condition of employment, benefits, services, licenses, permits, building entry, or transportation and from providing differential compensation based on medical intervention status. Authorizes the Attorney General or county prosecuting attorney to enforce violations and recover attorney fees and costs.
Notes
Added to IH tracking list on 1/13/2026.IH recommends an oppose position 1/26/26PA approved an oppose position on 2/5/2026.
Created at: 1/14/2026, 9:04:52 AM
Last Action
Placed On House Minority Caucus Calendar
Minority Caucus Feb 3, 2026
HB2250 - prior authorizations; habilitative services
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Selina Bliss (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Strike-Everything Amendment Adopted by House Committee on Health & Human Services: Requires a health care services plan that imposes prior authorization to allow providers to access and submit requests through an electronic system or data portal of the plan or its utilization review agent. Reduces the deadlines for plans to notify providers of urgent prior authorization determinations to within 72 hours, instead of 5 days, and nonurgent determinations within 7 calendar days, instead of 14 days, unless a shorter timeframe is required under federal interoperability rules. Requires the Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions (DIFI) to compile and publish annual reports on qualified health plan prior authorization metrics and make links to each plan’s reported data available on the DIFI website. Effective January 1, 2027.
Notes
Added to IH tracking list on 1/13/2026.IH recommends an oppose position 1/26/26.PA approved an oppose position on 2/5/2026.IH recomends an oppose position based on strike everything amendment. “prior authorizations; timelines; disclosures; access”PA moved to neutral position 2/16/26.
Created at: 1/14/2026, 9:05:19 AM
Last Action
HOUSE ADOPTED AMENDMENT: Health & Human Services – Strike Everything
Striker Adopted Feb 16, 2026
HB2267 - public nuisance; renewable energy; exceptions
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. David Marshall, Sr. (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Declares a utility-scale wind farm or solar farm located within four miles of residential property is a public nuisance. Declares any renewable energy project constructed on or after the effective date to be a public nuisance unless the project received all zoning entitlements before the effective date, obtains a certificate of environmental compatibility approved by the Corporation Commission, or is a nonexporting rooftop solar system. Requires the Attorney General to bring an action to abate, enjoin, and prevent a public nuisance related to renewable energy projects.
Notes
Added to AEW tracking list 2/4/26AEW recommends an oppose position on 2/10/2026.PA approved an oppose position 2/20/2026.
Created at: 2/4/2026, 2:18:17 PM
Last Action
Placed On House Minority Caucus Calendar
Minority Caucus Feb 17, 2026
HB2330 - line siting; factors; total environment
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. David Marshall, Sr. (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Requires the Power Plant and Transmission Line Siting Committee, when evaluating applications, to consider the total environment and character of the area, instead of only the total environment.
Notes
Added to AEW tracking list on 1/15/2026.AEW recommends an oppose position on 2/10/2026.PA approved an oppose position 2/20/2026.
Created at: 1/15/2026, 1:58:42 PM
Last Action
Scheduled for House Rules hearing – Monday, 02/23/2026 1:00 PM
Rules Feb 20, 2026
HB2331 - electric utility; reliable energy standard
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. David Marshall, Sr. (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Strike-Everything Amendment Adopted by House Committee on Natural Resources, Energy & Water:
Requires an electric public service corporation, on or after January 1, 2030, to ensure that at least 85 percent of the generating capacity relied on to serve retail load customers consists of “reliable resources” (defined) and requires the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) to enforce the requirement in all relevant administrative proceedings. Requires each electric public service corporation beginning January 1, 2031 and annually thereafter to file a compliance report with the ACC detailing counted resources, generating capacity and reliability data and requires the ACC to make the report publicly available unless confidential by law. Prohibits the ACC from approving or allowing cost recovery for resource actions that would reasonably cause generating capacity to fall below 85 percent reliable resources and authorizes corrective actions for noncompliance. Requires the ACC to adopt rules establishing calculation methods, resource accreditation, and verification and auditing requirements.
Notes
Added to AEW tracking list on 1/15/2026.AEW recommends an oppose position on 2/10/2026.PA approved an oppose position 2/20/2026.
Created at: 1/15/2026, 1:59:21 PM
Last Action
Placed On House Minority Caucus Calendar
Minority Caucus Feb 10, 2026
HB2333 - insurance; prosthetics; orthotics; reporting requirements
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Ralph Heap (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Requires hospital service corporations, medical service corporations, health care services organizations and disability insurers, including group and blanket disability insurers, to provide coverage for prosthetic devices and orthotic devices that is at least equivalent to Medicare Part B and under no less favorable terms than other medical or surgical benefits for policies or contracts issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2027. Requires coverage to include purchase, fitting, repair and replacement as medically necessary to restore daily functioning and physical activity. Prohibits disability-based discrimination in coverage or pricing, and limits cost sharing to terms no more restrictive than comparable inpatient services. Requires insurers to ensure access to at least two in-state providers, cover medically necessary replacements without lifetime limits and reimburse out-of-network providers when in-network services are unavailable. Requires the Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions to issue annual guidance reports beginning January 1, 2028. Requires insurers to submit annual claims and payment reports through January 1, 2032, after which the reporting requirement is repealed.
Notes
Added to IH tracking list on 1/15/2026.IH recommends an oppose position 1/26/26.PA approved an oppose position on 2/5/2026.
Created at: 1/15/2026, 2:16:41 PM
Last Action
House Health & Human Services passed with amendment(10 – 2 – 0 – 0 – 0 – 0)
Health & Human Services Feb 9, 2026
HB2335 - health professionals; patients; vaccination status
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Ralph Heap (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Prohibits a health professional from refusing to provide medical care to a person based on the person’s vaccination status by classifying it as unprofessional conduct.
Notes
Added to IH tracking list on 1/15/2026.IH recommends an oppose position 1/26/26.PA approved an oppose position on 2/5/2026.
Created at: 1/15/2026, 2:18:37 PM
Last Action
Referred to House Health & Human Services Referred to House Rules
First Reading Jan 20, 2026
HB2336 - health insurers; vaccine mandate; prohibition
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Ralph Heap (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Prohibits a “health insurer” (defined), beginning January 1, 2027, from including a vaccine mandate as a condition of coverage in a health insurance contract.
Notes
Added to IH tracking list on 1/15/2026.IH recommends an oppose position 1/26/26.PA approved an oppose position on 2/5/2026.
Created at: 1/15/2026, 2:20:48 PM
Last Action
Referred to House Health & Human Services Referred to House Rules
First Reading Jan 20, 2026
HB2340 - certificate; environmental compatibility; factors
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Ralph Heap (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Authorizes the Power Plant and Transmission Line Siting Committee, when issuing a certificate of environmental compatibility, to evaluate a proposed transmission line by considering factors related to an interconnected electric generating unit.
Notes
Added to AEW tracking list on 1/15/2026.AEW recommends an oppose position on 2/10/2026.PA approved an oppose position 2/20/2026.
Created at: 1/15/2026, 2:22:43 PM
Last Action
Placed On House Minority Caucus Calendar
Minority Caucus Feb 10, 2026
HB2341 - line siting; factors; offtakers
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Ralph Heap (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Requires the Power Plant and Transmission Line Siting Committee, when issuing a certificate of environmental compatibility, to consider the speculativeness of a proposed power plant or transmission line by evaluating whether the project has known offtakers with legally binding long-term contracts.
Notes
Added to AEW tracking list on 1/15/2026.AEW recommends an oppose position on 2/10/2026.PA approved an oppose position 2/20/2026.
Created at: 1/15/2026, 2:23:15 PM
Last Action
Scheduled for House Rules hearing – Monday, 02/23/2026 1:00 PM
Rules Feb 20, 2026
HB2407 - insurance; claims processing; downcoded claims
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Julie Willoughby (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Prohibits a health insurer from using an automated process, system, or tool to make a final decision to downcode a medical claim and requires a documented review by a licensed health care professional of the same specialty as the treating provider. Prohibits downcoding based solely on diagnosis codes and requires detailed notice to the treating provider that explains the reason for downcoding, identifies the reviewing professional and describes appeal rights. Requires health insurers to provide a clear appeals process, allows batch appeals of similar claims and prohibits discriminatory downcoding practices against providers who treat complex or chronic conditions. Authorizes the Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions to enforce these requirements by imposing civil penalties and ordering reprocessing of improperly downcoded claims with interest.
Notes
Added to IH tracking list on 1/15/2026.IH recommends an oppose position 1/26/26.PA approved an oppose position on 2/5/2026.
Created at: 1/15/2026, 2:32:01 PM
Last Action
Referred to House Health & Human Services Referred to House Rules
First Reading Jan 22, 2026
HB2433 - medicare supplement insurance; ALS; ESRD
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Selina Bliss (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Requires an insurer that offers Medicare supplement insurance to persons age 65 or older to also offer the same coverage to persons under age 65 who are enrolled in Medicare due to end-stage renal disease or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Requires all benefits and coverages available to enrollees age 65 or older to be available on the same terms to these under-65 enrollees. Establishes enrollment periods for under-65 enrollees tied to Medicare Part B enrollment, retroactive eligibility decisions or loss of group coverage, and creates a special application window for existing enrollees. Prohibits insurers from charging under-65 enrollees with end-stage renal disease or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis premium rates higher than those charged to enrollees age 65.
Notes
Added to IH tracking list on 1/15/2026.IH recommends an oppose position 1/26/26.PA approved an oppose position on 2/5/2026.
Created at: 1/15/2026, 2:36:43 PM
Last Action
House Health & Human Services passed(12 – 0 – 0 – 0 – 0 – 0)
Health & Human Services Feb 16, 2026
HB2434 - controlled substances prescription monitoring program
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Selina Bliss (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Requires pharmacies to report dispensing data to the Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring Program. Requires all Program reporters to submit the required information within one business day after a prescription is sold to the ultimate user. Eliminates the option for reporters to request a waiver from reporting requirements for technological limitations. Renames and refocuses the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy Compliance Workgroup to identify noncompliance with mandatory program use and updates record retention requirements, and modifies Workgroup membership requirements.
Notes
Added to IH tracking list on 1/15/2026.IH recommends an oppose position 1/26/26.PA approved an oppose position on 2/5/2026.
Created at: 1/15/2026, 2:38:00 PM
Last Action
House Health & Human Services passed with amendment(12 – 0 – 0 – 0 – 0 – 0)
Health & Human Services Feb 19, 2026
HB2447 - insurance; reimbursement rates; nurse anesthetist
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Chris Lopez (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Prohibits health insurers, hospital service corporations, medical service corporations and disability insurers from imposing a reimbursement rate for a certified registered nurse anesthetist that differs from the reimbursement rate for a physician for the same authorized services. Allows insurers to establish variable reimbursement rates based on quality or performance-based measures.
Notes
Added to IH tracking list on 1/15/2026.IH recommends an oppose position 1/26/26.PA approved an oppose position on 2/5/2026.
Created at: 1/15/2026, 2:55:15 PM
Last Action
Placed On House Third Reading Calendar
Third Reading Feb 23, 2026
HB2450 - contracts; public works; employees; apprenticeships.
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Justin Wilmeth (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Deletes the prohibition on agencies and political subdivisions requiring, as a condition of bidding, award, or performance of a public works contract, that a contractor, subcontractor, material supplier, or carrier participate in or contribute to registered apprenticeship programs.
Notes
Added to LRR tracking list on 1/15/2026.LLR recommends an oppose position 1/20/26.PA approved an Oppose position on 1/23/2026.
Created at: 1/15/2026, 2:55:55 PM
Last Action
Referred to House Commerce Referred to House Rules
First Reading Jan 22, 2026
HB2464 - repeal; right to work; liability
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Mariana Sandoval (D)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Repeals the statute that prohibits conditioning employment on union membership or nonmembership. Eliminates statutory protections related to free choice regarding nonmembership in a labor organization and removes those protections from the list of retaliatory discharge claims. Conditionally enacted on Arizona voters approving a constitutional amendment repealing right-to-work protections at the 2026 general election.
Notes
Added to EW tracking list on 2/6/2026.PA approved an oppose position on 2/5/2026.
Created at: 2/6/2026, 3:31:10 PM
Last Action
Referred to House Commerce Referred to House Rules
First Reading Jan 20, 2026
HB2555 - businesses; requirement to accept cash
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Joseph Chaplik (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Requires retail businesses with a physical location in Arizona to accept cash for goods and services totaling $100 or less and prohibits charging a fee or penalty for cash payments. Creates a private right of action for violations and authorizes damages and attorney fees, with annual inflation adjustments. Exempts written contracts specifying payment methods and online sales.
Notes
Added to BT& LRR tracking list on 1/15/2026.BT recommends an oppose position 1/20/26.PA approved an Oppose position on 1/23/2026.
Created at: 1/21/2026, 8:45:05 AM
Last Action
Placed On House Minority Caucus Calendar
Minority Caucus Feb 10, 2026
HB2585 - AHCCCS; reimbursement; noncontracting providers
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Leo Biasiucci (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Requires an AHCCCS contractor to reimburse a noncontracting provider for laboratory services when a member is referred by a contracted provider. Prohibits contractors from requiring prior authorization for diagnostic services and from taking or threatening retaliatory action against a contracted provider for referring a member to a noncontracting provider.
Notes
Added to IH tracking list on 1/15/2026.IH recommends an oppose position 1/26/26.PA approved an oppose position on 2/5/2026.
Created at: 1/15/2026, 3:09:12 PM
Last Action
Referred to House Health & Human Services Referred to House Rules
First Reading Jan 20, 2026
HB2617 - insurance; prostate cancer; cost sharing
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Walt Blackman (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Prohibits hospital service corporations, medical service corporations, health care services organizations, disability insurers, and group or blanket disability insurers from imposing cost sharing for diagnostic prostate cancer screenings for “high-risk patients” (defined) for policies or contracts issued, amended, or renewed on or after January 1, 2027.
Notes
Added to IH tracking list on 1/16/2026.IH recommends an oppose position 1/26/26.PA approved an oppose position on 2/5/2026.
Created at: 1/16/2026, 12:08:23 PM
Last Action
House Health & Human Services passed with amendment(10 – 2 – 0 – 0 – 0 – 0)
Health & Human Services Feb 9, 2026
HB2726 - AHCCCS; mild obstructive sleep apnea
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Selina Bliss (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Adds diagnosis and treatment of mild obstructive sleep apnea to the list of services that Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) contractors are required to provide, including patient screening and the use of a Food and Drug Administration-approved prescription device provided through a durable medical equipment benefit.
Notes
Added to IH tracking list on 1/16/2026.IH recommends an oppose position on 1/26/2026.PA approved an oppose position on 2/5/2026.
Created at: 1/16/2026, 12:21:48 PM
Last Action
House Health & Human Services passed with amendment(8 – 4 – 0 – 0 – 0 – 0)
Health & Human Services Feb 9, 2026
HB2781 - decommissioning; solar energy; standards; fund
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Neal Carter (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Authorizes a city, town, or county to adopt zoning, permitting, and site-specific standards for solar energy power plants and requires applicants to comply with local requirements. Requires solar energy power plant owners or operators to submit decommissioning and site restoration plans, maintain financial assurance sufficient to cover decommissioning and restoration costs, and carry liability insurance, with local authority to enforce and complete decommissioning if necessary. Establishes standards for curing damage, restoring nonfunctional facilities, removing equipment, restoring sites, and transferring obligations upon sale. Creates the Solar Energy Power Plant Site Remediation Fund for collected assurances. Applies to solar energy power plants that begin commercial operations before, on, and after the effective date.
Notes
Added to AEW tracking list on 1/16/2026.AEW recommends an oppose position on 2/10/2026.PA approved an oppose position 2/20/2026.
Created at: 1/16/2026, 12:32:21 PM
Last Action
Placed On House Committee of the Whole Calendar
Committee of the Whole Feb 23, 2026
HB2912 - utility; resource plan; commission review
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Justin Olson (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Requires the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) to require an electric public service corporation to prepare and submit an integrated resource plan for review and approval at least once every three years. Specifies detailed planning, cost, reliability and modeling requirements for the plan and requires ACC to obtain and review an independent third-party evaluation before approving or denying a plan. Prohibits an electric public service corporation and its affiliates from adopting employee or contractor compensation policies that conflict with the obligation to provide safe, reliable and affordable electric service.
Notes
Added to AEW tracking list on 1/22/2026.AEW recommends an oppose position on 2/10/2026.PA approved an oppose position 2/20/2026.
Created at: 1/22/2026, 11:32:38 AM
Last Action
Scheduled for House Rules hearing – Monday, 02/23/2026 1:00 PM
Rules Feb 20, 2026
HB2918 - renewable energy equipment; valuation; depreciation
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. David Marshall, Sr. (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Changes the valuation of renewable energy and storage equipment owned by or subject to an exclusive power purchase agreement with a public service corporation or public power entity by taxing equipment placed in service from and after December 31, 2026 at 100 percent of depreciated cost, instead of 20 percent. Retains the 20 percent valuation for such equipment placed in service before January 1, 2027. Caps allowable depreciation for all renewable energy and storage equipment at 90 percent of adjusted original cost and applies the valuation methodology through December 31, 2040.
Notes
Added to AEW tracking list on 1/22/2026.AEW recommends an oppose position on 2/10/2026.PA approved an oppose position 2/20/2026.
Created at: 1/22/2026, 11:35:14 AM
Last Action
Scheduled for House Rules hearing – Monday, 02/23/2026 1:00 PM
Rules Feb 20, 2026
HB2920 - software applications; minors; requirements
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Michael Way (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Requires app store providers to verify users’ age categories, affiliate minor accounts with a parent account and obtain verifiable parental consent before allowing minors to download apps, make purchases or access significantly changed apps. Requires developers to verify age category data and parental consent through app store systems, enforce age-related protections and notify app stores of significant changes. Limits the collection, use and sharing of age category data, prohibits enforcement of contracts against minors without parental consent and establishes civil remedies and Attorney General enforcement for violations. Effective December 1, 2026. Severability clause.
Notes
Added to LRR tracking list on 1/22/2026.LRR recommends an oppose position 2/9/2026.
Created at: 1/22/2026, 11:36:02 AM
Last Action
Removed from House Science & Technology hearing – Feb 11, 2026, 2:00 AM
Removed from Agenda Feb 5, 2026
HB2940 - AHCCCS; eligibility; verification; SNAP; contractors
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. John Gillette (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Requires the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) and the Department of Economic Security (DES) to verify eligibility for Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program using documentary evidence and trusted electronic data sources and prohibits approval, renewal, or continuation of benefits without affirmative verification, except as required by federal law. Requires both agencies to query specified state and federal databases, automatically reevaluate eligibility upon triggering events, maintain auditable logs, and submit quarterly reports, and authorizes the Auditor General to access audit logs without a subpoena. Requires the agencies to jointly procure and operate a unified eligibility rules engine as the authoritative eligibility source for both programs and prohibits reliance on self-attestation unless federally required. Requires termination and forfeiture of retirement benefits for agency employees who willfully fail to comply with verification requirements. Authorizes the AHCCCS Administration, subject to federal approval, to contract with licensed health benefit purchasing organizations and requires publication of a fixed benefit price list, reimbursement at or above listed rates, provider price disclosures, and itemized explanations of benefits.
Notes
Added to IH tracking list on 1/27/2026.IH recommends an oppose position on 2/13/2026.PA approved an oppose position 2/20/2026.
Created at: 1/28/2026, 8:34:14 AM
Last Action
Scheduled for House Rules hearing – Monday, 02/23/2026 1:00 PM
Rules Feb 20, 2026
HB2985 - CAP water; state land; allocation
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Gail Griffin (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Requires the State Land Department (SLD), within 120 days after the effective date, to initiate a public stakeholder process to adopt a procedure for allocating Central Arizona Project water held by SLD to parcels of state trust land that may be sold or leased.
Notes
Added to AEW tracking list on 2/3/2026.AEW recommends an oppose position on 2/10/2026.PA approved an oppose position 2/20/2026.
Created at: 2/3/2026, 11:33:27 AM
Last Action
Placed On House Third Reading Calendar
Third Reading Feb 23, 2026
HB4030 - rates; fees; taxes; increase; moratorium
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Justin Olson (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Prohibits counties and municipalities, from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2030, from increasing fees, transaction privilege tax rates, surcharges, or municipally provided utility rates above amounts authorized in the FY2025-26 budget and from adopting new tax classifications or expanding the tax base, subject to limited voter-approved exceptions. Prohibits municipalities from circumventing the moratorium by renaming or restructuring charges, altering methodologies, or imposing substantially similar new charges, and voids any fee, tax, or rate adopted in violation of these limits. Repeals these moratoriums July 1, 2030. Severability clause.
Notes
Added to BT tracking list on 2/9/2026.BT recommends an oppose position 2/9/2026.PA approved an oppose position 2/20/2026.
Created at: 2/9/2026, 7:40:46 AM
Last Action
Placed On House Committee of the Whole Calendar
Committee of the Whole Feb 23, 2026
HB4124 - health insurance; pharmacy; reimbursement rates
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Lorena Austin (D)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Prohibits a pharmacy benefit manager from reimbursing a contracted local pharmacy or pharmacist at less than the acquisition cost for a covered drug, device, or service and restricts reimbursement formulas to approved benchmarks with defined error limits. Prohibits pharmacy benefit managers from retaining manufacturer rebates, engaging in spread pricing or patient steering, and requires disclosure of pharmacy benefit management fees and annual transparency reporting to the Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions. Authorizes the Attorney General to enforce violations as unlawful practices. Establishes a Pharmacy Benefit Manager Monitoring Advisory Council. Effective January 1, 2027.
Notes
Added to IH tracking list 2/13/2026IH recommends an oppose position 2/13/2026.PA approved an oppose position 2/20/2026.
Created at: 2/13/2026, 11:16:28 AM
Last Action
Referred to House Health & Human Services Referred to House Rules
First Reading Feb 11, 2026
HCR2022 - right to work; repeal
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Mariana Sandoval (D)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Repeals the right to work without membership in a labor organization contained in the state Constitution. If passed by the Legislature, this legislation will be submitted to the voters at the 2026 general election.
Notes
Added to EW tracking list on 1/15/2026.EW recommends an oppose position 1/26/26.PA approved an oppose position on 2/5/2026.
Created at: 1/15/2026, 3:14:41 PM
Last Action
Referred to House Commerce Referred to House Rules
First Reading Jan 20, 2026
HCR2027 - in-state student status; postsecondary education
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Michael Way (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Requires an individual, beginning July 1, 2027, to meet specified education, graduation and citizenship or lawful immigration status criteria to qualify for in-state student classification for tuition purposes at Arizona universities and community colleges. Repeals statutes granting persons without lawful immigration status who graduate from high school in Arizona eligibility for in-state tuition. Severability clause. If passed by the Legislature, this legislation will be submitted to the voters at the 2026 general election.
Notes
Added to EW tracking list on 1/19/2026.EW recommends an oppose position 1/26/26.PA approved an oppose position on 2/5/2026.
Created at: 1/19/2026, 11:20:33 AM
Last Action
Referred to House Education Referred to House Rules
First Reading Jan 22, 2026
HCR2041 - tuition rates; students; citizenship; requirements
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Rachel Keshel (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Prohibits Arizona universities and community colleges from charging a United States citizen a tuition rate higher than the rate charged to a noncitizen student. If passed by the Legislature, this legislation will be submitted to the voters at the 2026 general election.
Notes
Added to EW tracking list on 1/19/2026.EW recommends an oppose position 1/26/26.PA approved an oppose position on 2/5/2026.
Created at: 1/19/2026, 11:22:20 AM
Last Action
Referred to House Education Referred to House Rules
First Reading Jan 22, 2026
HCR2052 - rates; fees; taxes; increases; moratorium
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Justin Olson (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Prohibits counties and municipalities, from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2030, from increasing fees, transaction privilege tax rates, surcharges, or municipally provided utility rates above amounts authorized in the FY2025-26 budget and from adopting new tax classifications or expanding the tax base, subject to limited voter-approved exceptions. Prohibits municipalities from circumventing the moratorium by renaming or restructuring charges, altering methodologies, or imposing substantially similar new charges, and voids any fee, tax, or rate adopted in violation of these limits. Repeals these moratoriums July 1, 2030. Severability clause. If passed by the Legislature, this legislation will be submitted to the voters at the 2026 general election.
Notes
Added to BT tracking list on 2/9/2026.BT recommends an oppose position 2/9/2026.PA approved an oppose position 2/20/2026.
Created at: 2/9/2026, 7:41:31 AM
Last Action
Placed On House Minority Caucus Calendar
Minority Caucus Feb 17, 2026
HCR2056 - medical mandates; right to refuse
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Nick Kupper (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Proposes a constitutional amendment to recognize and protect the right of individuals to refuse medical mandates by prohibiting a government entity from mandating, requiring, coercing, or compelling any individual to accept, receive, or administer a medical product or treatment. Establishes specified exceptions, including court-ordered treatment in limited circumstances, law enforcement custody and criminal investigations, parental decision-making for minors, emergency medical care when consent cannot be obtained, federal law requirements, and existing Arizona requirements for diagnostic tests or procedures. If passed by the Legislature, this legislation will be submitted to the voters at the 2026 general election.
Notes
Added to IH tracking list 2/5/2026.IH recommends an oppose position on 2/13/2026.PA approved an oppose position 2/20/2026.
Created at: 2/13/2026, 10:49:54 AM
Last Action
Scheduled for House Rules hearing – Monday, 02/23/2026 1:00 PM
Rules Feb 20, 2026
HM2002 - USMCA; withdrawal; urging Congress
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Rep. Khyl Powell (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Urges the President and Congress of the United States to withdraw from the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), asserting that it threatens national sovereignty, facilitates the formation of a North American Union modeled after the European Union, and undermines the United States Constitution by ceding congressional authority to supranational bodies.
Notes
Added to LRR tracking list on 1/6/2026LLR recommends an oppose position 1/20/26.PA approved an Oppose position on 1/23/2026.
Created at: 1/7/2026, 10:07:35 PM
Last Action
Referred to House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections Referred to House Rules
First Reading Jan 12, 2026
SB1012 - concealed weapons; notice; repeal
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Sen. Janae Shamp (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Allows individuals to carry a concealed handgun on the premises of an on-sale liquor licensee if they have a valid concealed weapons permit and do not consume spirituous liquor. Removes the ability of liquor licensees to prohibit firearms on their premises by posting signs.
Notes
Added to EW tracking list on 1/6/2026EW recommends an oppose position 1/26/26.PA approved an oppose position on 2/5/2026.
Created at: 1/7/2026, 10:08:56 PM
Last Action
Senate Judiciary and Elections passed with amendment(4 – 2 – 0 – 0 – 1 – 0)
Judiciary and Elections Feb 20, 2026
SB1014 - insurance; gender surgeries; documentation; reports
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Sen. Janae Shamp (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Requires health insurers that cover gender transition procedures to also cover gender detransition procedures beginning January 1, 2027. Requires physicians and other licensed health care entities that perform gender transition procedures to provide or pay for detransition procedures. Requires insurers covering gender transition services to submit monthly reports to the Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions (DIFI) on detransition claims, and requires DIFI to publish an annual statistical report. Authorizes the Attorney General to investigate and enforce compliance. Requires state agencies to develop expedited processes, by June 30, 2028, for individuals undergoing gender detransition to update names and sex or gender designations on official documents.
Notes
Added to IH tracking list on 1/6/2026IH recommends an oppose position 1/26/26PA approved oppose position 2/5/26.
Created at: 1/7/2026, 10:09:24 PM
Last Action
Scheduled for Senate Rules hearing – Monday, 02/23/2026 8:45 AM
Rules Feb 20, 2026
SB1015 - gender transition procedures; provider liability
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Sen. Janae Shamp (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Imposes strict personal liability on health care professionals and physicians who provide gender transition procedures to minors by requiring them to pay all costs of any detransition procedures sought within 25 years after the transition began and by making them strictly liable for any physical, psychological, emotional or physiological injury arising from the treatment or its aftereffects. Authorizes injured individuals or their legal guardians to bring civil actions for detransition costs within 8 years after the person’s 18th birthday or within 4 years after the discovery of the injury, and to seek damages, equitable relief, attorney fees and other remedies for injuries. Prohibits contractual waivers of these liabilities.
Notes
Added to IH tracking list on 1/6/2026IH recommends an oppose position 1/26/26.PA approved an oppose position on 2/5/2026.
Created at: 1/7/2026, 10:10:06 PM
Last Action
Placed On Senate Committee of the Whole Calendar
Committee of the Whole Feb 23, 2026
SB1016 - employers; medical products; religious exemption
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Sen. Janae Shamp (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Requires employers that receive notice that an employee’s sincerely held religious beliefs prevent the employee from taking any medical product, instead of only the COVID-19 vaccination, to provide a reasonable accommodation unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. Prohibits employers from inquiring into the truthfulness of an employee’s religious beliefs beyond what federal law allows, from discriminating in employment, wages or benefits based on refusal to take a medical product, and from sharing religious exemption requests internally except as needed to process them. Requires employers to offer a standardized religious exemption form. Authorizes employees whose employers violate these requirements to file a complaint with the Attorney General. Requires the Attorney General to investigate impose a $5,000 civil penalty on employers that do not correct noncompliance within 10 days.
Notes
Added to IH tracking list on 1/6/2026IH recommends an oppose position 1/26/26.PA approved an oppose position on 2/5/2026.
Created at: 1/7/2026, 10:10:21 PM
Last Action
Placed On Senate Caucus Calendar
Majority Caucus Jan 27, 2026
SB1046 - telecommunications infrastructure; equipment requirements
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Sen. Wendy Rogers (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Requires critical telecommunications infrastructure located within or serving Arizona to be constructed without equipment manufactured by a foreign adversary and requires the removal and replacement of existing prohibited equipment. Requires telecommunications providers to certify annually to the Arizona Corporation Commission that their critical telecommunications infrastructure does not use prohibited equipment. Prohibits telecommunications providers that fail to comply from receiving state, local, or certain federal monies for the development or support of critical telecommunications infrastructure. Effective January 1, 2027.
Notes
Added to TI & AEW tracking list on 1/6/2026TI recommends an oppose position on 1/27/2026.PA approved an oppose position on 2/5/2026.
Created at: 1/7/2026, 10:36:50 PM
Last Action
Senate Rules OK
Rules Feb 16, 2026
SB1068 - disruption; educational institution; concealed weapon
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Sen. Wendy Rogers (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Prohibits a governing board of a university, college, or community college from adopting or enforcing a policy or rule that bans the possession of a concealed weapon by a person who holds a valid concealed weapons permit or that prohibits the lawful transportation or storage of a firearm.
Notes
Added to EW tracking list on 1/6/2026EW recommends an oppose position 1/26/26PA approved an oppose position on 2/5/2026.
Created at: 1/7/2026, 10:40:53 PM
Last Action
Placed On Senate Caucus Calendar
Majority Caucus Jan 27, 2026
SB1086 - AHCCCS; noncontracting providers; reimbursement
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Sen. Mark Finchem (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Requires an Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) contractor to reimburse a noncontracting provider for laboratory services provided to an enrolled AHCCCS member when a contracted provider makes the referral. Prohibits AHCCCS contractors from requiring prior authorization for diagnostic services. Prohibits AHCCCS contractors from taking or threatening retaliatory action against a contracted provider for referring a member to a noncontracted provider.
Notes
Added to IH tracking list on 1/6/2026IH recommends an oppose position 1/26/26.PA approved an oppose position on 2/5/2026.
Created at: 1/7/2026, 10:51:43 PM
Last Action
Senate Health and Human Services passed with amendment(4 – 2 – 0 – 0 – 1 – 0)
Health and Human Services Feb 11, 2026
SB1159 - health insurers; savings incentive program
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Sen. Janae Shamp (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Requires, instead of allows, a health insurer to establish a savings incentive program that rewards enrollees for obtaining medically necessary covered health care services at prices below the insurer’s usual reimbursement. Requires the program to apply the enrollee’s payment toward the deductible and out-of-pocket maximum and to reimburse 50 percent of the difference between the price paid and the insurer’s usual reimbursement. Authorizes reimbursement through a deposit into a health savings account or a 530A account, or by providing cash.
Notes
Added to IH tracking list on 1/15/2026.IH recommended an oppose position on 1/26/2026.PA approved an oppose position on 2/5/2026.
Created at: 1/15/2026, 3:16:17 PM
Last Action
Referred to Senate Finance Referred to Senate Rules
First Reading Jan 15, 2026
SB1165 - insurance; cost sharing; breast exams
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Sen. Hildy Angius (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Prohibits hospital service corporations, medical service corporations, health care services organizations, disability insurers, and group or blanket disability insurers from imposing cost sharing for diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations on policies, contracts, or evidence of coverage issued, amended, delivered, or renewed on or after January 1, 2027. Applies the prohibition after the deductible is met for high-deductible health plans, except that preventive services apply regardless of whether the deductible is met.
Notes
Added to IH tracking list on 1/15/2026.IH recommends an oppose position 1/26/26.PA approved an oppose position on 2/5/2026.
Created at: 1/15/2026, 3:18:49 PM
Last Action
Scheduled for Senate Rules hearing – Monday, 02/23/2026 8:45 AM
Rules Feb 20, 2026
SB1191 - medicare supplement insurance; ALS; ESRD.
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Sen. Thomas “T.J.” Shope (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Requires an insurer that offers Medicare supplement insurance to persons age 65 or older to also offer the same coverage to persons under age 65 who are enrolled in Medicare due to end-stage renal disease or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Requires all benefits and coverages available to enrollees age 65 or older to be available on the same terms to these under-65 enrollees. Establishes enrollment periods for under-65 enrollees tied to Medicare Part B enrollment, retroactive eligibility decisions or loss of group coverage, and creates a special application window for existing enrollees. Prohibits insurers from charging under-65 enrollees with end-stage renal disease or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis premium rates higher than those charged to enrollees age 65.
Notes
Added to IH tracking list on 1/15/2026.IH recommends an oppose position 1/26/26.PA approved an oppose position on 2/5/2026.
Created at: 1/15/2026, 3:23:15 PM
Last Action
Referred to Senate Finance Referred to Senate Rules
First Reading Jan 20, 2026
SB1194 - vaccination status; denial; prohibition
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Sen. Janae Shamp (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Prohibits health professionals and health care institutions from denying care or services, or adversely affecting the options, priority level or quality of care, based on a person’s vaccination status. Authorizes a person to bring a civil action for a violation. Subjects a violating health professional or health care institution to a civil penalty of $500 per violation or three times actual damages, whichever is greater, and allows the court to award punitive damages, costs and attorney fees. Specifies that a declared public health emergency, health care crisis or pandemic does not override or exempt compliance with these prohibitions.
Notes
Added to IH tracking list on 1/15/2026.IH recommends an oppose position 1/26/26.PA approved an oppose position on 2/5/2026.
Created at: 1/15/2026, 3:24:18 PM
Last Action
Scheduled for Senate Rules hearing – Monday, 02/23/2026 8:45 AM
Rules Feb 20, 2026
SB1212 - health insurance; reimbursement rates; vaccines
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Sen. Janae Shamp (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Prohibits a health care insurer, beginning January 1, 2027, from reimbursing a health professional at different rates based on a covered individual’s vaccination status.
Notes
Added to IH tracking list on 1/15/2026.IH recommends an oppose position 1/26/26.PA approved an oppose position on 2/5/2026.
Created at: 1/15/2026, 3:33:41 PM
Last Action
Scheduled for Senate Rules hearing – Monday, 02/23/2026 8:45 AM
Rules Feb 20, 2026
SB1288 - assured water supply; analysis; availability
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Sen. Timothy “Tim” Dunn (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Requires the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) to accept certain groundwater physical availability analyses or determinations issued on or before May 31, 2023 as valid demonstrations of physical availability for assured water supply certificates, subject to reductions for previously issued certificates. Allows an applicant relying on an eligible analysis to obtain a certificate by submitting a sworn statement agreeing to reduce the remaining reserved groundwater volume by 15 percent. Requires ADWR to issue certificates using the water demand assumption in effect when the application is submitted and to adjust the remaining analysis volume accordingly. Emergency clause.
Notes
Added to AEW tracking list on 1/22/2026.AEW recommends an oppose position on 2/10/2026.PA approved an oppose position 2/20/2026.
Created at: 1/22/2026, 12:05:24 PM
Last Action
Scheduled for Senate Natural Resources hearing – Tuesday, 02/03/2026 1:30 PM
Natural Resources Jan 28, 2026
SB1293 - GPLET; abatement; limitation
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Sen. J.D. Mesnard (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Limits the government property lease excise tax (GPLET) abatement for new development agreements approved from and after the effective date by prohibiting abatement of the proportional share of tax revenue designated for school districts.
Notes
Added to BT tracking list on 1/22/2026.BT recommends an oppose position 2/9/2026.PA approved an oppose position 2/20/2026.
Created at: 1/22/2026, 12:06:30 PM
Last Action
Placed On Senate Caucus Calendar
Majority Caucus Feb 17, 2026
SB1347 - health insurance; fertility preservation; coverage
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Sen. Carine Werner (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Requires health insurers, health care services organizations, hospital and medical service corporations, and disability insurers to provide coverage for standard fertility preservation services for individuals of reproductive age who are diagnosed with cancer and whose medically necessary treatment may cause infertility, for policies issued, amended or renewed on or after January 1, 2027. Prohibits insurers from requiring preauthorization for covered fertility preservation services, allows standard cost sharing and benefit limits, and authorizes religious employers to obtain exemptions with notice to covered individuals.
Notes
Added to IH tracking list on 1/23/2026.IH recommends an oppose position 1/26/26.PA approved an oppose position on 2/5/2026.
Created at: 1/23/2026, 10:45:35 AM
Last Action
Scheduled for Senate Rules hearing – Monday, 02/23/2026 8:45 AM
Rules Feb 20, 2026
SB1404 - provider benefits; employees; injuries; provider
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Sen. Janae Shamp (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Allows an injured employee receiving workers’ compensation medical benefits to choose the medical provider, pharmacy, and ancillary service provider for laboratory, imaging, and durable medical equipment services, except as otherwise provided by law.
Notes
Added to EW tracking list 2-3-26EW recommends an oppose position 2/12/2026.PA approved an oppose position 2/20/2026.
Created at: 2/3/2026, 10:27:26 AM
Last Action
Referred to Senate Rules Referred to Senate Finance
First Reading Jan 27, 2026
SB1417 - autonomous vehicles; safety; data
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Sen. Shawnna Bolick (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Requires Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) approval of operational design domains and service areas for autonomous vehicles. Requires fully autonomous vehicles to meet specified insurance minimums, demonstrate performance with vulnerable road users and distinct roadway participants, retain and provide collision and near-miss data, and obtain a manufacturer or operator identifier. Authorizes ADOT to adopt rules, impose civil penalties, restrict or suspend operations for safety risks, and administer a new Autonomous Vehicle Safety Fund to support audits, testing, and training. Allows cities and towns to regulate autonomous vehicle staging, parking, and construction detours. Effective January 1, 2027. Severability clause.
Notes
Added to TI tracking list on 1/27/2026TI recommends an oppose position on 1/27/2026.PA approved an oppose position on 2/5/2026.
Created at: 1/27/2026, 9:36:49 AM
Last Action
Referred to Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology Referred to Senate Rules
First Reading Jan 27, 2026
SB1433 - Maricopa county; division; new counties
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Sen. Shawnna Bolick (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Requires Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) approval of operational design domains and service areas for autonomous vehicles. Requires fully autonomous vehicles to meet specified insurance minimums, demonstrate performance with vulnerable road users and distinct roadway participants, retain and provide collision and near-miss data, and obtain a manufacturer or operator identifier. Authorizes ADOT to adopt rules, impose civil penalties, restrict or suspend operations for safety risks, and administer a new Autonomous Vehicle Safety Fund to support audits, testing, and training. Allows cities and towns to regulate autonomous vehicle staging, parking, and construction detours. Effective January 1, 2027. Severability clause.
Notes
Added to TI tracking list on 1/27/2026TI recommends an oppose position on 1/27/2026.PA approved an oppose position on 2/5/2026.
Created at: 1/27/2026, 9:36:49 AM
Last Action
Referred to Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology Referred to Senate Rules
First Reading Jan 27, 2026
SB1434 - Maricopa county; new counties; division
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Sen. Jake Hoffman (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Divides Maricopa County by redefining its boundaries and establishing three new counties named Hohokam, Mogollon, and O’odham with detailed statutory boundary descriptions. Provides for a transition period of up to three years during which existing Maricopa County operations continue under an intercounty oversight and accountability board composed of the chairpersons of each county’s board of supervisors. Requires special elections to elect boards of supervisors for the four counties, establishes procedures for staggered terms, supervisorial districts, county seats, and allocation of assets, special districts, and community college operations. Directs legislative council staff to prepare conforming legislation to align statutes with the new county structure. Effective January 1, 2027.
Notes
Added to LRR tracking list on 1/27/2026.LRR recommends an oppose position 2/9/2026.PA approved an oppose position 2/20/2026.
Created at: 1/28/2026, 8:53:23 AM
Last Action
Removed from Senate Consent Calendar
Senate Consent Feb 16, 2026
SB1545 - pharmacy benefit managers; pharmacy permits
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Sen. Janae Shamp (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Prohibits a pharmacy benefit manager from acquiring or holding a direct or indirect interest in a retail pharmacy permit in Arizona and requires the State Board of Pharmacy to revoke or not renew permits held in violation. Authorizes the Board to issue or convert to limited service pharmacy permits to ensure patient access to rare, orphaned, or limited distribution drugs and to extend permits during pending sales to eligible buyers. Requires Board notice to affected permit holders, and requires pharmacies that lose retail authority to notify patients and prescribing providers. Effective January 1, 2027.
Notes
Added to IH & PA tracking list 1/29/26.IH recommended an oppose position 1/29/26PA approved an oppose position on 2/5/2026.
Created at: 1/29/2026, 1:20:40 PM
Last Action
Bill Introduced
Bill Introduced Jan 28, 2026
SB1571 - monopoly utilities; marketing expenses
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Sen. Jake Hoffman (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Requires school districts to adopt budgets for two consecutive budget years instead of one and defines a budget year as one of the two fiscal years immediately following the current year. Authorizes governing boards to submit override elections and budget increase requests for one or more budget years and adjusts ballot language and informational pamphlet requirements to reflect multiyear budgets. Allows voter-approved budget increases and overrides to apply to multiple budget years under specified conditions and updates related calculations and limits to account for two-year budgeting.
Notes
PA committee took an oppose position & ratified it 2/20/2026.
Created at: 2/11/2026, 11:08:11 AM
Last Action
Scheduled for Senate Rules hearing – Monday, 02/23/2026 8:45 AM
Rules Feb 20, 2026
SB1623 - credit cards; interest rate; requirements
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Sen. David Gowan (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Limits a credit card company doing business in Arizona to charging an interest rate of not more than 15 percent on credit card purchases and a late fee of not more than $10 regardless of balance. Prohibits a credit card merchant from adding a surcharge for credit card use. Authorizes the Attorney General to investigate and take enforcement action for violations. Applies the interest rate limit to interest accrued and charged during the previous 12 months. Applies retroactively to 12 months before the effective date. Emergency clause.
Notes
Added to LRR tracking list on 2/3/2026.LRR recommends an oppose position 2/9/2026.PA approved an oppose position 2/20/2026.
Created at: 2/3/2026, 11:47:57 AM
Last Action
Referred to Senate Finance Referred to Senate Rules
First Reading Feb 3, 2026
SB1628 - claims denial; prior authorization; reporting
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Sen. Hildy Angius (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Requires a health care insurer to report annual aggregated data on claims requests, denials, appeals, adverse determination reversals, top denied services by category, and main denial reasons to the Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions (DIFI) beginning July 1, 2027, and requires DIFI to compile, post, and maintain these reports on the DIFI website. Requires health care services plans to report annual aggregated data on prior authorization requests, denials, appeals, top denied services by category, top denial reasons, and average and median decision times to DIFI, and requires DIFI to aggregate, post, and maintain these reports on the DIFI website. Requires DIFI to convene a stakeholders meeting by July 1, 2032, and to report recommendations on the usefulness of reported data to the Governor and the Legislature by October 31, 2032.
Notes
Added to IH tracking list on 2/3/2026.IH recommends an oppose position 2/13/2026.
Created at: 2/3/2026, 11:54:00 AM
Last Action
Scheduled for Senate Rules hearing – Monday, 02/23/2026 8:45 AM
Rules Feb 20, 2026
SB1629 - behavioral health; contracts; network adequacy
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Sen. Hildy Angius (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Requires a managed care organization to provide at least 90 days’ written notice to the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) Administration before terminating a high-volume behavioral health service provider’s contract without cause and to submit a network adequacy study demonstrating continued compliance after termination. Prohibits a managed care organization from proceeding with a without-cause termination of a high-volume service provider unless the AHCCCS Administration reviews the study and confirms that network adequacy standards will be met. Requires the AHCCCS Administration to publicly post network adequacy studies and determinations and transmit them to legislative health committee chairs and the Governor. Requires a managed care organization that declines to contract with a provider based on network adequacy to submit and publicly post a supporting network adequacy study.
Notes
Added to IH tracking list on 2/3/2026.IH recommends an oppose position 2/13/2026.PA approved an oppose position 2/20/2026.
Created at: 2/3/2026, 11:54:31 AM
Last Action
Scheduled for Senate Rules hearing – Monday, 02/23/2026 8:45 AM
Rules Feb 20, 2026
SB1672 - AHCCCS; antipsychotic drugs; authorization
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Sen. John Kavanagh (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Limits prior authorization and other utilization controls for Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) coverage of FDA-approved prescription antipsychotic drugs for adults with a serious mental illness by prohibiting requirements beyond a step therapy protocol of no more than two drugs. Requires the AHCCCS Administration and its contractors to allow real-time electronic adjudication, recognize prior failures across current or previous health plans, and permit bypass of step therapy based on documented failures. Effective January 1, 2027.
Notes
Added to IH tracking list on 2/3/2026.IH recommends an oppose position 2/13/2026.PA approved an oppose position 2/20/2026.
Created at: 2/3/2026, 11:55:54 AM
Last Action
Scheduled for Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology hearing – Tuesday, 02/24/2026 8:00 AM
Appropriations, Transportation and Technology Feb 18, 2026
SB1683 - landownership; foreign adversary; prohibition
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Sen. Frank Carroll (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Expands the prohibition on real property interests held by a foreign adversary nation or foreign adversary agent to include leases, concessions, options, contingent interests, and transactions that confer access, control, development rights, or equipment installation, whether or not title transfers. Prohibits foreign adversary nations and agents from installing, operating, or accessing surveillance, communications, autonomous systems, or related equipment on real property in Arizona and applies the prohibition to arrangements intended to evade the law. Requires public service corporations, telecommunications providers, critical infrastructure owners, and government agencies to notify the Attorney General of potential violations. Authorizes enforcement actions, injunctions, forfeiture, divestment, and extinguishment of property interests. Classifies violations by a foreign adversary as a class 5 (second lowest) felony. Applies the changes to new transactions and to renewals or modifications of existing interests occurring on or after the effective date. Emergency clause.
Notes
Added to AEW tracking list on 2/3/2026.AEW recommends an oppose position on 2/10/2026.PA approved an oppose position 2/20/2026.
Created at: 2/3/2026, 11:57:46 AM
Last Action
Scheduled for Senate Rules hearing – Monday, 02/23/2026 8:45 AM
Rules Feb 20, 2026
SB1710 - pharmacy benefits; patient steering; prohibition
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Sen. Janae Shamp (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Prohibits pharmacy benefit managers from steering patients to affiliated pharmacies, transferring patient or prescriber prescription data for commercial purposes, offering inducements or penalties tied to affiliated providers, paying higher reimbursements to affiliated providers, or engaging in unfair or deceptive practices. Prohibits pharmacy benefit managers and health insurers from requiring clinician-administered drugs to be dispensed by a pharmacy or affiliated provider or from imposing higher cost sharing or different benefit tiers based on the site of administration. Requires pharmacy benefit managers, as a condition of licensure, to submit annual transparency reports to the Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions beginning Marcy 1, 2027, detailing rebates, fees, reimbursements, services, and corporate integration, with public availability subject to confidentiality limits. Applies these requirements to contracts entered into, amended, extended, or renewed on or after the effective date.
Notes
Added to IH tracking list on 2/3/2026.IH recommends an oppose position 2/13/2026. PA approved an oppose position 2/20/2026.
Created at: 2/3/2026, 12:04:25 PM
Last Action
Bill Introduced
Bill Introduced Feb 2, 2026
SB1745 - local excise taxes; rate limit
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Sen. Jake Hoffman (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Limits a city or town with a population of 550,000 or more to a transaction privilege tax or excise tax rate of no more than 2.5% per transaction privilege tax classification unless voters approve a higher rate. Requires voter approval at a consolidated election in an even-numbered year for any new tax, rate increase, tax base expansion, or surcharge that would exceed the limit. Authorizes enforcement by the Attorney General and requires the State Treasurer to withhold state shared revenues proportionate to any unauthorized tax increase.
Notes
Added to BT tracking list on 2/3/2026.BT recommends an oppose position 2/9/2026.PA approved an oppose position 2/20/2026.
Created at: 2/3/2026, 12:06:35 PM
Last Action
Senate Rules OK
Rules Feb 16, 2026
SB1764 - property tax; definitions
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Sen. J.D. Mesnard (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Requires full cash value to be determined based on the fee simple interest unless otherwise required by statute, and to serve as the basis for primary and secondary property taxes where applicable. Prohibits full cash value from exceeding market value. Requires county assessors to determine and classify a property’s “current use” (defined) into general categories and subcategories and limits consideration of zoning, speculative future use, and market influences for residential and statutorily valued property.
Notes
Added to BT tracking list on 2/3/2026.BT recommends an oppose position 2/9/2026.PA approved an oppose position 2/20/2026.
Created at: 2/3/2026, 12:07:50 PM
Last Action
Placed On Senate Caucus Calendar
Majority Caucus Feb 17, 2026
SB1820 - criminal monetary thresholds; offense classifications
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Sen. David C. Farnsworth (R)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Increases criminal monetary thresholds across numerous property, fraud, theft, damage, and related offenses and adjusts felony and misdemeanor classifications accordingly. Raises dollar amounts that determine offense severity for crimes including criminal damage, aggravated criminal damage, arson of property, theft, shoplifting, issuing a bad check, misappropriation of charter school monies, credit card offenses, commercial bribery, unlawful use of food stamps, patient referral fraud, patient brokering, and food or drink contamination. Updates corresponding penalty eligibility provisions that rely on monetary values to reflect the increased thresholds.
Notes
Added to LRR tracking list 2/13/2026.LRR recommends an oppose position on 2/13/2026.PA approved an oppose position 2/20/2026.
Created at: 2/13/2026, 1:34:01 PM
Last Action
Senate Discussion/Held in Judiciary and Elections
Judiciary and Elections Feb 18, 2026
SCR1035 - right to work; repeal
Sponsors
Prime Sponsor: Sen. Lauren Kuby (D)
Summary
Skywolf Summary
Repeals the right to work without membership in a labor organization contained in the state Constitution. If passed by the Legislature, this legislation will be submitted to the voters at the 2026 general election.
Notes
Added to LRR tracking list on 2/3/2026.PA approved an oppose position on 2/5/2026.
Created at: 2/3/2026, 12:23:56 PM
Last Action
Referred to Senate Finance Referred to Senate Rules
First Reading Jan 29, 2026
