Budget & Taxes

passed both · Arizona · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 2932: groundwater transportation fee; website; posting

HB 2932 imposes an annual fee on entities transporting groundwater across county lines in Arizona, directly affecting agricultural, municipal, and industrial users moving water between counties. The fee ranges from $3 to $30 per acre-foot based on cumulative transportation volume (e.g., $3 for 0-1 million acre-feet, $30 for over 5 million). It requires the director to post the fee schedule on a website and annually adjust fees using the GDP price deflator. The bill also establishes credit mechanisms for property tax increases, donated land with groundwater restrictions, or intergovernmental agreements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes new annual fee (tax) on groundwater transport, directly creating state revenue via taxation.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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signed · Arizona · Senate Apr 15, 2026

SB 1503: public pensions; proxy voting

SB 1503 requires Arizona public pension funds to vote shares solely in the economic interest of plan participants and beneficiaries, directly affecting state-run pension managers and proxy advisory firms. It mandates that if a pension fund votes against a company's board recommendation (with majority independent directors), it must provide a documented economic analysis proving the vote aligns with financial goals, not environmental or ideological aims. Funds must annually report such votes and analyses to the state treasurer and back-test their economic models every three years to ensure accuracy. The bill prohibits using votes to advance non-financial goals unless an economic analysis confirms financial benefits, with strict certification requirements for all documentation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires economic analysis for pension votes, promoting fiscal responsibility in state fund management per bill's mandate to align with financial goals over ideology.85% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill explicitly prohibits pension funds from considering environmental factors in voting decisions, restricting environmental considerations from influencing investment choices.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes 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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signed · Arizona · House Apr 13, 2026

HB 2117: natural resource conservation board; fund

HB 2117 redirects $17 of the $25 annual fee for Arizona's environmental special license plates into a dedicated fund. The state natural resource conservation board will distribute $5,000 to $10,000 annually to each natural resource conservation district with an established education center. These funds must support environmental education programs that are scientifically based and address economic and social implications. The bill specifies that funds are exclusively for conservation education programs at local districts, without changing the plate fee structure.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects $17 of license plate fee into dedicated fund for conservation education programs, advancing fiscal allocation for environmental education within budget framework.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationRedirects $17 annual fee to fund environmental education programs at conservation districts with specific requirements for scientifically-based curriculum.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRedirects $17 of license plate fees to conservation education fund, mandating scientifically based environmental programs addressing conservation. Explicitly funds conservation efforts.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SB 1654: appropriations; end-point monitoring; elections

SB 1654 appropriates $100,000 from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to reimburse counties for election security measures. Specifically, it funds end-point monitoring of election systems and interception of malicious signals that could disrupt voting. This bill directly affects Arizona counties responsible for administering elections, providing financial support for these security protocols. The measure is currently in early legislative stages (Senate First and Second Readings) and does not alter election procedures or voting rules.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $100k from state general fund for election security, directly funding a public service through budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds end-point monitoring and malicious signal interception for election cybersecurity, directly enhancing election system security protocols against digital threats.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SB 1088: appropriation; Arizona homeland security; cybersecurity

SB 1088 appropriates $2.5 million from Arizona’s state general fund for the Arizona Department of Homeland Security’s cybersecurity programs during fiscal year 2026-2027. Specifically, $500,000 is allocated for generative artificial intelligence cybersecurity programs, and $2 million is designated to modernize the statewide VPN security network using a zero trust network access solution. This funding directly supports the state’s cybersecurity infrastructure and operations under the Department of Homeland Security. The bill does not create new policy but provides targeted financial resources for specific technical upgrades and emerging technology applications.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates $2.5M from state general fund for cybersecurity infrastructure, directly funding essential state operations under budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds cybersecurity programs including AI security and zero trust network modernization, directly advancing state cybersecurity infrastructure.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SCR 1012: community college students; teachers academy

Arizona's SCR 1012 establishes the Arizona Teachers Academy to support future educators through tuition scholarships. Eligible community colleges and universities can offer teacher preparation programs, providing community college students with up to two years of tuition coverage (after other aid) in exchange for a commitment to teach one year in Arizona public schools after graduation. The program requires students to maintain academic standing and fulfill teaching obligations, with repayment required if commitments aren't met. Funding comes from a dedicated Arizona Teachers Academy Fund, supported by legislative appropriations and specific revenue streams, to cover scholarship gaps and support teacher certification.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesFunds teacher preparation programs via state scholarships, increasing public education spending without tax changes.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides tuition scholarships for teacher preparation programs, requiring teaching service in AZ public schools to strengthen educator pipeline and fund future teachers.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SB 1272: appropriation; Douglas port of entry

SB 1272 appropriates $30.7 million from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the city of Douglas. This funding is specifically for Arizona's state match toward the Douglas port of entry project, contingent on the General Services Administration (GSA) awarding $678 million for the same project. The bill directly affects the city of Douglas, which will use the state funds to cover its portion of the port's costs. The key provision requires the state funds to be disbursed only if the GSA secures the larger federal award first.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $30.7M from state general fund for Douglas port project, directly increasing budget allocation for infrastructure development.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates $30.7M state funds to match federal funding for Douglas port of entry project, directly advancing transportation infrastructure funding.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SCR 1020: compensation; elective state officers; inflation

SCR 1020 proposes a constitutional amendment to adjust salaries for Arizona state legislators annually based on inflation using the Consumer Price Index, effective January 1 each year. It also establishes a commission to recommend salaries for other elected state officials (like governors and judges), with voters deciding on legislative salary changes via ballot measure. The commission, appointed by the governor and legislative leaders, would submit recommendations to the governor, who would then propose specific rates to the legislature. If voters approve the commission's legislative salary recommendations at the next general election, those rates would take effect without further legislative action. This amendment would affect all elected state officials and require voter approval to become law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAdjusts legislative salaries via inflation-linked formula, promoting fiscal responsibility in state budget management by maintaining real compensation value.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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