Budget & Taxes

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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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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passed · Arizona · House Mar 10, 2026

HCM 2008: gas tax elimination

HCM 2008 is a memorial from Arizona's state legislature requesting the federal government eliminate the gas tax on Arizona's "Cleaner Burning Gas" blend during specific summer months. It targets the federal excise tax applied to this specialized fuel, which is more expensive to produce than standard gasoline but required to meet air quality standards in Maricopa and Pinal counties. The memorial asks Congress to either temporarily exempt this fuel from tax (May 1-Sept. 30) or grant the EPA emergency authority to waive the tax for EPA-approved blends meeting air quality standards. This request directly affects Arizona residents in those counties who use this fuel, aiming to lower local gas prices by removing the tax burden on the specialized blend.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly requests federal elimination of gas tax on cleaner fuel, providing tax relief for producers meeting air quality standards.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill seeks tax exemption for cleaner-burning fuel blend meeting air quality standards, promoting its use as part of environmental energy policy.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExempts cleaner-burning fuel from federal tax to promote air quality compliance, reducing emissions per its requirement for Maricopa/Pinal county standards.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 2053: appropriation; stormwater recharge mapping; sites

HB 2053 appropriates $100,000 from the state general fund to Arizona's Department of Water Resources for updated stormwater recharge mapping in fiscal year 2026-2027. Within 180 days, the department must collaborate with agricultural districts and the state natural resource conservation board to create a map identifying potential stormwater recharge sites. The map must show locations on public or private lands with suitable soil for groundwater recharge, excluding areas with existing surface water rights or where runoff would enter streams. This bill defines "stormwater" as rainwater runoff that doesn't enter streams and would otherwise evaporate.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates $100,000 from state general fund for stormwater mapping project, directly funding a state program under budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds $100k for stormwater recharge mapping to identify groundwater recharge sites, directly advancing water conservation and sustainable resource management per environmental protection criteria.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 2290: TPT; sourcing; business location; receipt

HB 2290 clarifies where Arizona collects sales tax on tangible personal property sales, primarily affecting online retailers and car-sharing companies. It specifies that sales tax applies based on where the seller *receives the order* (not where the customer lives or where the order is processed), requiring out-of-state sellers to collect tax if orders are received at a business location in Arizona. For car-sharing services, tax is determined by the vehicle's registration location or the owner's Arizona address during use. This changes how businesses calculate tax liability for physical goods sold to Arizona customers, particularly impacting e-commerce and shared vehicle transactions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill clarifies sales tax collection for out-of-state sellers based on order receipt location in AZ, expanding state tax revenue by requiring remote sellers to collect tax when orders are received in Arizona.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 2148: noncustodial federal monies; appropriation

HB 2148 establishes rules for Arizona to handle federal funds that the state can spend with flexibility (like block grants or broad-purpose funds). It requires state agencies to track these funds separately in accounting systems and ensures the legislature retains control over how they are used. The bill mandates that appropriations specify spending purposes and allows lump-sum budgets for unexpected funds, with agency proposals reviewed by the legislative budget committee. If actual funds received differ from appropriations, spending is adjusted proportionally to match the available amount.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates tracking federal funds and legislative oversight for fiscal responsibility, aligning with budget management best practices without tax changes.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 2094: assured water supply; certificate; model

HB 2094 allows Arizona's Department of Water Resources to review pending applications for "certificate of assured water supply" in the Phoenix Active Management Area (submitted between 2021-2023 but not yet approved). It requires municipal water providers to calculate and assign 25% of their annual excess groundwater deliveries as long-term storage credits to the Central Arizona Groundwater Replenishment District. This assignment reduces the provider's annual replenishment tax obligation and continues as long as the land retains groundwater replenishment requirements. The bill expires December 31, 2028, and applies only to applications supported by specific historical groundwater models.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReduces municipal water providers' replenishment tax obligation via assigned storage credits, providing direct tax relief as per bill language.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · Arizona · House Feb 26, 2026

HB 2500: supplemental appropriation; ESA administration

HB 2500 provides an additional $1,000,000 and 12 full-time positions from the state general fund for fiscal year 2025-2026 to the Arizona superintendent of public instruction. This funding is specifically for administering the Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program, which allows families to use public funds for private school tuition or educational services. The bill directly affects the superintendent's office and the ESA program's operations, adding resources to manage the existing scholarship initiative. It does not change eligibility or benefit amounts but ensures the program has dedicated staffing and funding for administration.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAdds $1M from state general fund to administer ESA program, increasing state funding for educational choice.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds ESA administration to expand school choice access, directly advancing educational access through voucher program operations.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · Arizona · House Feb 26, 2026

HB 2499: appropriation; ESA administration

HB 2499 appropriates $2.6 million and 12 full-time equivalent positions from Arizona's general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Department of Education. This funding specifically supports the administration of the Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program, which provides state-funded scholarships to students. The bill designates this as ongoing funding intended for future years, ensuring continued operational support for the program. The measure directly affects the Department of Education (as the administrator) and the ESA program's beneficiaries.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $2.6M from state general fund to fund ESA program administration, directly supporting state education funding through budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds ESA program administration, providing state scholarships for student educational choice and access.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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