Budget & Taxes

introduced · Arizona · House Jan 26, 2026

HB 2694: tax credit; health reimbursement arrangement

HB 2694 creates a new tax credit for Arizona small businesses that provide health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) to employees. It allows businesses with 1-50 employees to claim a $400 tax credit per employee covered by an individual coverage HRA, provided they contribute at least $400 per employee annually. Unused credits can be carried forward for up to five years. The credit applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026, and is defined using federal HRA regulations. This directly affects small employers seeking to offset costs of providing employee health benefits.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit for small businesses using HRAs, providing direct tax relief per covered employee90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides tax credit to small businesses for HRAs, incentivizing expanded employee health coverage options through employer-sponsored benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Credits

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introduced · Arizona · House Jan 21, 2026

HB 2648: appropriations; child care assistance

HB 2648 allocates $160 million from Arizona's general fund for child care assistance through the Department of Economic Security during fiscal year 2026-2027. This funding directly supports families using state child care assistance programs by ensuring consistent financial resources for providers. The bill also specifies that these funds are exempt from standard appropriation lapsing rules, meaning the money won't expire if not fully spent by the end of the fiscal year. As a funding measure, it does not change eligibility rules or program structure but secures dedicated resources for existing child care services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $160M from general fund for child care assistance program, directly increasing public service funding and ensuring fiscal stability through non-lapsing funds.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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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

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing Property Tax

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in committee · Arizona · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 2068: appropriation; Woolford Road extension

HB 2068 appropriates $6.5 million from Arizona's state general fund for the city of Show Low to extend Woolford Road. This funding directly supports the city's infrastructure project for the Woolford Road extension, with the money allocated specifically for that transportation improvement.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $6.5M from state general fund for infrastructure project, directly funding public works under budget management.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds Woolford Road extension infrastructure project, directly allocating $6.5M for transportation infrastructure improvement95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Roads & Highways

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in committee · Arizona · House Jan 29, 2026

HB 2065: appropriation; Apache Junction; housing

HB 2065 appropriates $9.5 million from Arizona's state general fund for Apache Junction in fiscal year 2026-2027. Specifically, $6.5 million funds affordable housing infrastructure projects, and $3 million supports housing rehabilitation and blight abatement efforts in the city. The funds will be distributed by the state treasurer directly to Apache Junction for these designated purposes. This bill provides targeted financial support for local housing improvements without creating new regulations or policy changes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $9.5M from state general fund for housing infrastructure and rehab, directly funding public services without new regulations.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllocates $6.5M for affordable housing infrastructure and $3M for rehabilitation, directly funding housing programs without restrictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Affordable Housing Community Development Housing Finance

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passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SB 1064: appropriation; U.S. Route 66; improvements

SB 1064 appropriates $3,000,000 from Arizona's general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Department of Transportation. This funding is specifically for the city of Flagstaff to design and construct improvements along U.S. Route 66 between Interstate 40 and Milton Road. The bill requires the Department of Transportation to enter an agreement with Flagstaff by September 15, 2026, and distribute the funds no later than November 1, 2026. The measure directly affects Flagstaff by providing state funds for a specific infrastructure project on a historic highway corridor.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $3M from general fund for infrastructure project, directly funding a public works initiative under state budget management.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates $3M for U.S. Route 66 infrastructure improvements, directly funding transportation infrastructure project per bill's specific purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Roads & Highways

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introduced · Arizona · House Jan 13, 2026

HB 2115: administrative costs; allowable percent

HB 2115 limits administrative spending for state agencies and local governments receiving public funds. It requires that no more than 8% of total public monies received can be used for administrative costs, overriding any conflicting laws. The bill directly affects all budget units or political subdivisions (like cities, counties, or state departments) that manage public funds. This policy change sets a concrete spending cap to control operational expenses for these entities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesSets 8% cap on administrative costs to promote fiscal responsibility in public fund management, aligning with budget control indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing Government Spending

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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

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 25, 2026

SB 1059: appropriation; ADOT; turn lane

SB 1059 appropriates $9.2 million from the state general fund for the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) to build an additional right-turn lane at the intersection of State Route 87 and State Route 260. The funds cover planning, design, construction, and land acquisition for the new lane. This bill directly affects drivers and traffic flow at this specific intersection by adding infrastructure to manage turning vehicles. The legislation focuses solely on funding a physical transportation improvement without broader policy changes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $9.2M from state general fund for ADOT infrastructure, directly funding transportation spending under budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates $9.2M for ADOT to build turn lane, improving traffic flow at intersection, directly funding transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Roads & Highways

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vetoed · Arizona · Senate Feb 20, 2026

SB 1056: budget unit; vacant positions; reporting

SB 1056 requires most Arizona state agencies to annually report vacant full-time positions that have remained unfilled for 150 days or longer, along with detailed staffing and salary data broken down by retirement system and employee tier. Agencies must eliminate these long-vacant positions each fiscal year, adjusting their allocated staff numbers to reflect the reduction. The law applies to state departments, boards, and agencies that handle state funds, excluding the Arizona Board of Regents, universities, community colleges, and the Departments of Corrections and Public Safety. This aims to align state budgets with actual staffing levels by removing unfilled positions that have remained vacant for extended periods.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires elimination of unfilled positions to reduce budget waste, promoting fiscal responsibility through mandatory staffing adjustments.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Pensions State Budget

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