Budget & Taxes

passed · Arizona · House Mar 23, 2026

HB 2400: motor fuel tax holiday

HB 2400 creates a temporary motor fuel tax holiday in Arizona, exempting consumers from the standard 18¢ per gallon tax on motor vehicle fuel purchased, sold, possessed, used, or consumed during May 1-September 30 each year in designated areas (Area A per §49-541 and Area C per §3-3401). Vendors must not add the tax to fuel prices during this period and must refund any incorrectly collected amounts. The exemption applies only to retail fuel sales in those specific geographic areas during the summer months, while other tax collection rules remain unchanged. This policy directly affects drivers and fuel retailers in those zones during the summer season.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides temporary tax relief by exempting 18¢/gallon motor fuel tax, reducing consumer costs during specified period per bill language.95% 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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passed · Arizona · House Mar 17, 2026

HB 2056: appropriation; brackish groundwater; feasibility study

HB 2056 appropriates $100,000 from Arizona's state general fund for the Department of Water Resources to conduct a feasibility study on brackish groundwater desalination projects. The study will examine potential sites in Gila Bend, Ranegras Plain, the west Salt River valley, and the Little Colorado River plateau, focusing on treatment costs, water transport, and brine disposal. This bill directly affects the Department of Water Resources and Arizona communities in those regions by funding research into a potential water source. The study is limited to assessing technical and financial feasibility, with no policy changes implemented at this stage.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $100,000 from state general fund for water resources feasibility study, directly funding a program under budget/tax topic.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 16, 2026

HB 2759: appropriation; department of veterans' services

HB 2759 allocates $500,000 from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Department of Veterans' Services. This funding is specifically designated to partner with an educational institution in Yavapai County to provide veterans programs. The bill directly affects veterans in Yavapai County by supporting local educational partnerships for services. It does not change existing laws but provides new funding for existing program delivery through a county-specific partnership.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $500k from state general fund for veterans' programs, directly increasing budget allocation for public service.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill allocates $500,000 for veterans' programs via Yavapai County educational partnership, directly funding existing services without restrictions.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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failed · Arizona · House Mar 11, 2026

HCR 2052: rates; fees; taxes; increases; moratorium

HCR 2052 is a proposed voter referendum that would impose a temporary freeze on municipal and county fee, tax, and utility rate increases in Arizona. It would prohibit cities and counties from raising these charges above 2025-2026 budget levels from July 2026 through June 2030, covering fees for services, permits, utility rates, and transaction taxes. Exceptions include voter-approved increases meeting specific criteria (60% approval in even-year elections). If approved by voters, the freeze would take effect on July 1, 2026, and expire on June 30, 2030. This measure directly affects local governments and residents/businesses paying municipal or county fees and services.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesFreezes municipal/county fee/tax rates, prohibits increases above 2025-2026 levels through 2030, restricting local government revenue growth.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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failed · Arizona · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 4030: rates; fees; taxes; increase; moratorium

HB 4030 imposes a 4-year freeze (2026-2030) on most fee, tax, and utility rate increases for Arizona cities and counties. It prohibits local governments from raising fees above 2025-2026 budget levels, increasing transaction taxes beyond current rates, or creating new tax classifications, while banning tactics like renaming fees to bypass the rule. Exceptions include voter-approved tax hikes requiring 60%+ support in even-year elections. The bill directly affects all municipal and county budgets, with enforcement allowing affected residents or businesses to seek court action for violations. It covers fees for permits, services, utilities, and development, but does not restrict fee reductions or rate increases due to higher demand.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesFreezes tax/fee increases, prohibits local government rate hikes, restricting fiscal flexibility and limiting tax authority.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFreezes housing-related fees/taxes (e.g., transaction taxes, development fees), preventing cost increases for housing development and transactions, supporting affordability.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 2427: land department; audit; recommendations; checklist

HB 2427 requires Arizona's state land department to implement 51 specific recommendations from an auditor general's 2025 performance audit within two years. The bill mandates monthly progress meetings with the auditor general, a public checklist tracking completion, and quarterly updates to legislative committees, the governor, and oversight chairs. If the department fails to comply within the deadline, the auditor general must notify key officials and request a special committee meeting to address the issue. The law expires December 31, 2028, and aims to ensure proper management of state trust lands and their beneficiaries.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates implementation of audit recommendations to improve fiscal management and accountability within the land department's operations.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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