Budget & Taxes

passed · Arizona · House Mar 23, 2026

HB 2091: financial surveillance fund; insurer examinations

HB 2091 establishes a "financial surveillance fund" to cover costs for examining Arizona insurers. It requires most domestic insurers (excluding specific reinsurers and service companies) to pay annual fees based on their total admitted assets, ranging from $250 to $22,500 per year. The fund, administered by the state insurance department, will pay for financial analysts to conduct surveillance on insurers. Fees are adjusted annually starting in 2027 based on inflation, with minimums tied to asset size categories.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates insurer fee-based revenue stream for state insurance department surveillance, funding government operations through mandatory annual fees.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 17, 2026

HB 4044: public safety parity fund

Arizona's HB 4044 (Public Safety Parity Fund) directs how proceeds from the sale of forfeited digital assets (like cryptocurrency) are allocated. Specifically, if a digital asset sale generates over $300,000, half of the excess amount must be deposited into the newly designated Public Safety Parity Fund. The bill requires these sales to occur through state-approved platforms and mandates secure digital storage for seized assets. This primarily affects law enforcement agencies that seize digital assets in criminal cases and the Public Safety Parity Fund, which will use the funds for public safety purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates excess digital asset sale proceeds to public safety fund, directly funding essential services through budget reallocation.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 17, 2026

HB 4130: growth zones; housing and economic

HB 4130 creates a framework for Arizona municipalities to establish "housing and economic growth zones" for up to 20 years. These zones, designated in areas with deteriorating infrastructure, affordable housing shortages, or economic stagnation, allow local governments to use increased property tax revenue ("increment revenue") generated within the zone to fund specific public improvements like affordable housing, water/sewer infrastructure, broadband, and business-supporting facilities. The bill requires municipalities to adopt detailed project plans, hold public hearings, and form a governing board with local officials and residents to oversee zone implementation. It prohibits using these funds for general government expenses or projects primarily benefiting single private entities (e.g., luxury sports facilities). The policy directly affects municipalities that create these zones and residents/businesses within them, aiming to spur targeted development without new taxes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directs increment property tax revenue toward affordable housing and infrastructure funding, advancing public improvements through targeted tax revenue allocation.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates funding mechanism for affordable housing via growth zones using increment revenue from designated zones addressing housing shortages.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly funds broadband infrastructure within growth zones, directly expanding internet access as a designated improvement.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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failed · Arizona · House Mar 17, 2026

HB 2367: neighborhood electric vehicles; VLT; exemption

HB 2367 clarifies that certain low-speed neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs) meeting federal safety standards (49 CFR §571.500) and designed for 20 mph or less are excluded from Arizona's standard vehicle classification for registration. This specifically exempts these vehicles from the typical vehicle license tax rules that apply to other alternative-fuel vehicles, meaning owners won't pay the standard $4-$5 annual tax. The bill directly affects owners of qualifying NEVs, such as neighborhood electric shuttles or low-speed electric vehicles without a VIN. It updates Arizona law to define these vehicles separately, ensuring they aren't subject to standard vehicle registration requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts NEVs from $4-$5 annual vehicle tax, providing direct tax relief for owners without specifying income thresholds.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExempts NEVs from registration tax, promoting sustainable transportation adoption by reducing ownership costs for low-speed electric vehicles meeting safety standards.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 17, 2026

HB 2224: produce incentive program; annual appropriation

HB 2224 allocates $2 million annually from Arizona's state general fund starting in fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Department of Economic Security for its existing produce incentive program. The bill directly affects the Department of Economic Security, which administers the program, and would impact eligible Arizona residents who use the program's incentives to purchase fresh produce. The funding is exempt from standard appropriation lapsing rules, ensuring consistent annual support. This is a procedural budgetary measure, not a policy change, as it only provides funding for an already-established program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $2M annual state general fund appropriation for produce incentive program, strengthening public service funding and ensuring consistent budget support.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds produce incentive program to improve nutrition access, a public health initiative supporting preventive healthcare and dietary health outcomes.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 2773: international criminal court; government resources

HB 2773 prohibits Arizona state agencies, political subdivisions (like counties or cities), and their employees from using state funds or resources to support the International Criminal Court (ICC) in enforcing arrests, rulings, or policies within Arizona. Specifically, it bans using state money for any activity aiding the ICC's enforcement efforts, except when required by a court order. The bill directly affects state government operations by restricting how public funds can be allocated. If passed, it would prevent Arizona entities from contributing to ICC enforcement actions within the state.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRestricts state funding for ICC support, limiting government spending on a specific activity per bill's explicit prohibition of state funds use.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 2063: appropriation; independent correctional oversight office.

HB 2063 allocates $1.5 million from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Corrections Oversight Fund, which supports the Independent Correctional Oversight Office. This funding is specifically designated for the office's operations under existing law (Title 41, Chapter 59 of Arizona Revised Statutes), enabling it to conduct oversight activities within the state prison system. The bill does not create new policies or change existing laws - it solely provides financial resources for an already established oversight body. The office, which monitors correctional facilities and conditions, will use these funds for its mandated oversight functions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $1.5M from state general fund for Corrections Oversight Office operations, funding essential oversight program under existing law.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds Independent Correctional Oversight Office to strengthen prison system accountability, aligning with reform goals.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 2116: appropriation; Colorado River litigation fund

HB 2116 appropriates $1 million from Arizona's general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Colorado River litigation fund established under Arizona law. This funding directly supports the state's ongoing legal efforts regarding Colorado River water rights disputes. The bill provides dedicated financial resources for litigation costs without altering the scope or strategy of the legal proceedings.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $1M from Arizona's general fund for Colorado River litigation, directly funding state legal efforts through budget allocation.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 2273: distributions; transportation projects; Pinal county

HB 2273 allocates unspent county transportation excise tax revenues for specific road improvement projects across Pinal County and surrounding communities in Arizona. The bill directs $45.98 million toward 12 named projects, including road widening in Florence, paving in Pinal County, traffic interchanges in Maricopa, and general transportation upgrades for cities like Queen Creek and tribal communities (Gila River, Ak-Chin, and Coolidge). Funds are distributed proportionally if total revenues exceed or fall short of the $45.98 million target. This policy change directly affects local governments and tribal entities by providing dedicated funding for infrastructure projects without creating new taxes or fees.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates unspent transportation excise tax revenues to fund road projects, promoting responsible fiscal management of existing budget resources.92% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates $45.98M for road widening, paving, and transit upgrades in Pinal County, directly funding transportation infrastructure projects.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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failed · Arizona · House Feb 26, 2026

HM 2004: urging Congress to defund IMF

Arizona House Memorial 2004 (HM 2004) is a non-binding resolution urging Congress to cease all U.S. funding to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and withdraw from the organization. It directly addresses the U.S. Congress and President, requesting they stop the approximately $150 billion annual contribution to the IMF. The resolution cites concerns about IMF waste, lack of accountability, and alleged support for "corrupt countries" like Pakistan - specifically referencing a $1 billion IMF loan to Pakistan amid security incidents involving India. As a symbolic memorial, it does not create legal obligations but formally requests a policy shift in U.S. international financial engagement.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill explicitly urges defunding IMF, reducing U.S. government expenditure on international organization, directly opposing continued funding as per Budget & Taxes topic.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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