Budget & Taxes

vetoed · Arizona · House Apr 13, 2026

HB 2261: property tax; agricultural real property

HB 2261 amends Arizona property tax law to clarify and expand classifications for agricultural real property. It creates Class 2 (R) for agricultural land (including crops like trees/vines, nonprofit agricultural properties, golf courses, and guest ranches) and Class 2 (C) for land with conservation easements. The bill also refines Class 4 property to include specific residential uses like childcare facilities, senior/disabled housing, and agricultural employee housing (with land valued as agricultural). These changes directly affect Arizona property owners, particularly farmers, ranchers, nonprofits, and residential property managers, by defining how their properties are classified for tax purposes under existing valuation rules.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAmends property tax classifications to provide relief for agricultural land, reducing tax burden through new class designations.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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vetoed · Arizona · House Apr 13, 2026

HB 2055: brackish groundwater recovery program

HB 2055 establishes a program to fund projects recovering brackish (salty) groundwater in Arizona. It provides matching state funds (up to $1 for every $3 in project costs) for eligible projects that build facilities to treat and deliver this water as a new drinking water source. The program requires the state to issue a request for proposals within 120 days and sets criteria like salinity data, permits, and engineering plans for qualifying projects. This aims to create new potable water sources by supporting infrastructure development using brackish groundwater resources.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state matching funds ($1 for every $3 project cost) to establish a public water infrastructure program, directly funding a state budget initiative for essential public service (drinking water sources).95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 31, 2026

HB 2940: AHCCCS; eligibility; verification; SNAP; contractors

HB 2940 updates Arizona's healthcare and food assistance programs by requiring strict eligibility verification for AHCCCS (Medicaid) and SNAP (food stamps). It mandates that the state verify income, residency, immigration status, and other factors using multiple databases (like tax records and correctional systems) before approving benefits, replacing self-verified applications. The bill also creates a unified system to cross-check eligibility across programs in real time and requires detailed audit logs for transparency. These changes directly affect applicants seeking healthcare or food assistance, as well as state agencies managing these programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill enforces strict eligibility verification for Medicaid/SNAP to prevent improper payments, reducing government waste and promoting fiscal responsibility in state spending.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill mandates strict verification for AHCCCS (Medicaid) and SNAP, replacing self-verification, restricting eligibility and access to healthcare coverage programs.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill mandates verification of immigration status for AHCCCS/SNAP eligibility, restricting access to state benefits for immigrants, especially undocumented individuals.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 31, 2026

HB 2939: qualified facilities; tax credit; amount

HB 2939 creates a state income tax credit for businesses expanding or locating qualified facilities in Arizona. It directly affects businesses that make new capital investments, create qualifying jobs paying at least 125% of the median wage (100% in rural areas), and provide 65% employer-paid health insurance. The credit equals 10% of qualifying investments, capped at $200,000-$300,000 per new job, with a $125 million annual cap and $30 million per business limit. Businesses must retain operations at the facility for five years and claim credits in five equal installments over time.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit for businesses, reducing state revenue and opposing budget strengthening through tax incentives.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires 65% employer-paid health insurance for tax credit eligibility, directly advancing health insurance coverage access for employees.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires 125% median wage (100% rural) and 65% employer-paid health insurance for qualifying jobs, directly advancing worker compensation standards.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 31, 2026

HB 2416: appropriation; DPS; local border support

HB 2416 appropriates $20 million from Arizona's state general fund for the Department of Public Safety (DPS) in fiscal year 2026-2027 to support local border operations. It directly funds local law enforcement officer positions focused on stopping drug trafficking, human smuggling, and illegal immigration, provides grants to cities/towns/counties for prosecuting and detaining individuals charged with these border crimes, and covers capital equipment costs like vehicles. The bill’s key mechanism is redirecting state funds to enhance local border enforcement capabilities and support prosecution efforts. This funding affects border communities, local law enforcement agencies, and individuals facing charges related to border crimes. The bill does not change existing laws but allocates specific state resources for these purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $20M from state general fund to DPS for border operations, increasing budget allocation for public safety programs.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill appropriates $20M for DPS border enforcement, funding law enforcement positions targeting drug trafficking/human smuggling and prosecution grants, directly strengthening criminal justice enforcement operations.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationFunds local law enforcement to stop illegal immigration, prosecute, and detain individuals involved in border crimes, increasing state enforcement against immigration violations.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 23, 2026

HB 4029: income tax changes; notification; forms

HB 4029 requires Arizona's governor and legislature to annually evaluate whether aligning state income tax laws with federal tax code changes would impact state revenue by $100 million or more. If so, the governor must notify legislative leaders by September 30 on whether a special session is needed to adjust state law. The bill also creates two new simplified tax forms for eligible individual taxpayers (e.g., those using optional tax tables or claiming basic deductions) and mandates electronic filing for tax preparers handling over 10 annual returns, with limited exemptions for those lacking computer or internet access. These changes directly affect Arizona taxpayers, preparers, and the state budget process.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates evaluation of federal tax changes' revenue impact and creates simplified tax forms, promoting fiscal responsibility and transparency in budget management.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 18, 2026

HCR 2058: AHCCCS; comprehensive claims audit

HCR 2058 requires a comprehensive audit of Arizona's Medicaid program (AHCCCS) to identify improper payments made over the past three years, such as duplicate claims, incorrect coding, or payments for ineligible services. The audit, to be conducted by qualified auditors and coordinated with federal Medicaid services, will categorize mispayments by provider type and managed care organization. Any recovered funds from mispayments will cover the audit costs, with remaining recoveries deposited into the state general fund. This voter-approved measure (requiring referendum) mandates a final report to state leaders within nine months of the audit and expires December 31, 2030.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates audit to recover Medicaid mispayments, redirecting recovered funds to state budget - promoting fiscal responsibility without new taxes or spending cuts.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 17, 2026

HB 2229: appropriation; DHS; pregnancy resource centers

HB 2229 allocates $3 million from Arizona's state general fund in fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Department of Health Services for funding pregnancy resource centers. The bill directly affects pregnancy resource centers that do not provide or refer patients for abortions, as funds cannot be given to centers that refer to abortion clinics or to abortion clinics themselves (as defined by Arizona law). Key provisions restrict distribution to centers that avoid abortion services or referrals, ensuring state funds support only centers aligned with the bill's restrictions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $3M from state general fund to fund pregnancy resource centers, directly advancing state budget allocation for specified services under fiscal year 2026-2027.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $3M to fund pregnancy resource centers (a healthcare service) with restrictions on abortion referrals, advancing specific health services within the healthcare topic.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 17, 2026

HB 2352: appropriation; auditor general; 2028-2029

HB 2352 appropriates $2,385,900 from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2028-2029 to the state auditor general specifically for reviewing county treasurer financial procedures. This funding directly supports the auditor general's office in conducting required oversight of how county treasurers manage public funds. The bill establishes this as ongoing annual funding for future fiscal years beyond 2028-2029. It does not create new requirements but provides dedicated resources for existing procedural review responsibilities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $2.38M from state general fund for auditor general's fiscal oversight, promoting fiscal responsibility through dedicated budget funding for county financial reviews.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 17, 2026

HB 2532: homelessness; data; performance audit; appropriation

HB 2532 requires Arizona's auditor general to conduct a special audit of all state, local, and federal spending on homelessness programs - including contracts, service metrics, and per-person costs - by December 31, 2027. The audit will examine expenditures by state agencies, counties/municipalities with high homelessness rates, law enforcement, and federal funds allocated for homelessness services. The state appropriates $1.25 million from the housing trust fund for this audit, which must be completed by the end of 2027, after which the law expires. This bill directly affects all state and local governments that manage homelessness funding by mandating full financial transparency for the audit.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $1.25M from housing trust fund for homelessness spending audit, promoting fiscal oversight and accountability in budget management.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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