Budget & Taxes

introduced · Arizona · House Jan 22, 2026

HB 2814: agricultural land; valuation

HB 2814 changes how agricultural land is valued for property tax purposes in Arizona. It requires county assessors to use only the income approach (based on average rental income from similar farms), excluding urban influences and depreciable improvements like buildings or permanent crops. The valuation calculates rental income using a five-year average of net cash rents, capitalized at 1.5 percentage points above the average farm loan interest rate. This directly affects Arizona farmers and county tax assessors who determine property tax bills for agricultural land.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesChanges agricultural property tax valuation method to lower assessed values, reducing tax burden for farmers through income-based valuation approach.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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introduced · Arizona · House Jan 29, 2026

HB 2919: appropriation; food bank; distribution

HB 2919 allocates $8 million from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Department of Economic Security, specifically to support a food bank with its headquarters in Mesa. The bill requires the funds to be distributed directly to this Mesa-based food bank to aid its operations. This is a funding allocation bill with no additional policy provisions, affecting only the designated Mesa food bank through state financial support.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $8M from state general fund to fund Mesa food bank operations, directly supporting essential public service through budgetary allocation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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signed · Arizona · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 2792: property tax; exemption; veterans

HB 2792 creates property tax exemptions for Arizona veterans with disabilities and certain other groups. Veterans with a 100% service-connected disability rating get full exemption on their primary residence, while those with lower ratings (service or non-service connected) receive a partial exemption capped at $4,188, adjusted by their disability percentage. Widows, widowers, and people with total permanent disabilities also qualify for a $4,188 exemption, subject to income limits of $34,901-$41,870 depending on household size. The exemption amounts and income thresholds automatically adjust annually based on inflation metrics. This bill directly affects eligible veterans, their surviving spouses, and qualifying widows/widowers by reducing their property tax burden.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates property tax exemptions for veterans with disabilities, reducing tax liability for qualifying groups and aligning with tax relief as a supportive fiscal policy.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides property tax exemption on primary residences for veterans with disabilities, reducing housing costs and supporting affordability for eligible homeowners.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides property tax exemptions for veterans with disabilities, expanding financial benefits through full/partial exemptions and income-qualified caps.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Property Taxes Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity Emerging Technology

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in committee · Arizona · Senate Feb 18, 2026

SB 1390: appropriation; mass casualty incident preparedness

SB 1390 appropriates $700,000 from Arizona's health services lottery fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to support mass casualty incident preparedness. The funds will be distributed to a nonprofit organization in Arizona that previously received federal hospital preparedness funding through the Department of Health Services and focuses on coordinating emergency readiness across all community sectors. This bill directly affects eligible nonprofits with existing federal support for hospital preparedness, enabling them to maintain statewide coordination for mass casualty incidents. It does not create new policies but allocates existing lottery funds to strengthen emergency response planning. The bill is currently in early Senate stages with no further actions recorded.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $700k from state lottery fund for emergency preparedness program, directly funding a public safety initiative through budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $700,000 from health services lottery fund for mass casualty incident preparedness, a public health program. Directly funds emergency readiness under healthcare topic's public health programs.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Hospitals

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in committee · Arizona · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 1117: appropriation; DPS crime lab

SB 1117 appropriates state funds from the general budget for the Arizona Department of Public Safety's crime lab to process and test evidence. This funding specifically supports law enforcement agencies in counties with populations under one million residents. The bill allocates resources for fiscal year 2026-2027 to cover crime lab services, ensuring smaller counties can access forensic analysis without direct local costs. It is a straightforward funding measure with no policy changes, solely providing financial support for existing crime lab operations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates state funds from general budget for DPS crime lab services, directly funding a public safety program without policy changes or tax impacts.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill allocates state funds for DPS crime lab evidence processing, directly funding a core criminal justice component (law enforcement forensics) without policy changes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Law Enforcement

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passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 17, 2026

SB 1169: appropriations; graduate medical education program

SB 1169 appropriates $10 million from Arizona's general fund and $18.768 million in funding authority for the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System Administration to support graduate medical education programs. The bill directly affects hospitals operating residency programs by providing funds to cover their direct and indirect costs, including start-up expenses for new programs. These funds are intended to address Arizona's physician shortage by supplementing, but not replacing, existing local payments to hospitals. The appropriation is exempt from standard state budget lapse rules to ensure continued funding for this purpose.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $10M general fund and $18.768M for medical education programs, directly funding public health services to address physician shortage.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds graduate medical education programs to address physician shortage, supplementing hospital residency costs and supporting healthcare workforce development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Arizona · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 2180: appropriation; AZ REACH

HB 2180 appropriates $2.5 million from Arizona's general fund for the University of Arizona's AZ REACH program during fiscal year 2026-2027. The bill directly affects the University of Arizona as the recipient of this state funding. The legislature intends this appropriation to be ongoing in future years, establishing a recurring funding source for AZ REACH. This is a procedural funding bill with no substantive policy changes beyond the allocation amount and recipient.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $2.5M recurring state funds to University of Arizona's AZ REACH program, directly funding a public education initiative within state budget90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates $2.5M to University of Arizona's AZ REACH program, providing ongoing state funding for higher education initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Higher Education

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introduced · Arizona · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1521: appropriation; Diné College; remedial education

SB 1521 appropriates $1,000,000 from Arizona's state general fund for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to Diné College specifically for its remedial education programs. This funding directly supports Diné College students who need academic assistance to succeed in college-level coursework. The bill exempts this appropriation from standard state rules requiring unused funds to lapse, ensuring the money remains available for its intended purpose. The measure focuses solely on providing dedicated state funding for remedial education at Diné College, with no additional policy changes or broader implications.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $1M from state general fund for Diné College remedial education, directly funding a public service program under budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $1M for Diné College remedial education, directly funding academic support programs to enhance student success in higher education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Higher Education

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failed · Arizona · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SB 1461: allied health care workforce; appropriation

SB 1461 allocates $15 million from Arizona's general fund for a new allied health workforce development program targeting roles like medical technicians and therapists (requiring specialized training beyond high school but less than a bachelor's degree). The program will fund a nonprofit meeting strict criteria, including prior training of 7,000+ students, partnerships with employers and schools, and operating in at least eight states. The nonprofit must commit to graduating 1,000 students annually through this initiative. This direct funding aims to expand training capacity for non-physician, non-nurse healthcare roles across Arizona.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $15M from general fund for allied health workforce program, directly funding public service development per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds $15M for allied health workforce training program requiring school partnerships and student training, enhancing vocational education access and workforce development.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $15M for allied health workforce development (medical technicians, therapists), expanding healthcare professional pipeline and improving service access per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds workforce development for allied health roles, advancing employment standards through job training and employer partnerships.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget K-12 Education Healthcare Workforce Workforce Development

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