Budget & Taxes

vetoed · Arizona · House May 5, 2026

HB 4151: 2026-2027; revenue.

This bill establishes fees for Arizona counties, cities, towns, councils of governments, and regional transportation authorities to fund the state Department of Revenue's integrated tax system modernization project. The fees, which apply from June 2022 through June 2029, are calculated based on the amount of state shared revenue each local entity receives and are collected by the department. If a local government fails to pay the fee by December 31, the state treasurer will withhold future state revenue distributions until the debt is settled. All collected funds are placed in a dedicated project fund and can only be used to cover the actual administrative and operating costs of the tax system upgrade.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes fees to fund state revenue system modernization, directly supporting fiscal management and tax administration.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue

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in committee · Arizona · Senate May 4, 2026

SB 1844: 2026-2027; revenue

This bill establishes a fee collection system for Arizona counties, cities, towns, councils of governments, and regional transportation authorities to fund the state's integrated tax system modernization project. The Department of Revenue will assess these fees annually based on the amount of state shared revenue each local entity receives, with a total annual cap of $6,286,300 for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. If a local government fails to pay the assessed fee by December 31, the state will withhold future state revenue distributions until the debt is cleared. All collected fees and related transfers will be placed into a dedicated fund used solely to cover the administrative and operational costs of updating the tax system.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a fee system to fund state tax modernization, strengthening fiscal management and revenue collection infrastructure.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue

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in committee · Arizona · Senate May 4, 2026

SB 1833: 2026-2027; state budget implementation

This bill directs Arizona state officials to handle federal funds and adjust budget rules for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It requires any unrestricted federal money received during that period to be placed in the state general fund specifically to pay for essential government services. The legislation also temporarily suspends standard requirements for the budget stabilization fund, allowing it to hold more than its usual limit and preventing the transfer of surplus funds to the general fund. Additionally, the bill mandates that the governor's budget proposal for 2027-2028 include a detailed report explaining how the government efficiency and reform initiative will achieve its $100 million savings target.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directs federal funds to the general fund for essential services and suspends stabilization fund limits to retain surplus, strengthening state fiscal capacity.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Arizona · Senate May 4, 2026

SB 1837: 2026-2027; environment

This bill directs Arizona state environmental funds to specific uses for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It allows money from the underground storage tank fund to cover department administrative costs and address sewage discharge problems in border areas like Naco. The legislation also permits legal fees to be paid from the water banking fund and grants up to $336,000 from the water protection fund to the Department of Water Resources for administrative expenses. Additionally, it sets a $15 million spending cap for the water quality assurance revolving fund and mandates that vehicle emissions testing fees in Area A remain at their 2025 levels.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates specific funds to state environmental and water resources departments for administrative costs and project implementation.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill allocates funds to address sewage discharge and administrative costs for environmental protection, indicating support for environmental management.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending Water Quality

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vetoed · Arizona · House May 5, 2026

HB 4140: 2026-2027; state budget implementation.

This bill directs that unrestricted federal funds received between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027, be placed into the state general fund to cover essential government services. It temporarily suspends standard rules for the budget stabilization fund during fiscal years 2026-2027 and 2027-2028, allowing the fund to remain unappropriated and preventing the transfer of its surplus to the general fund. Additionally, the legislation requires the governor's 2027-2028 budget proposal to include a detailed report explaining how the state will achieve $100 million in savings through the government efficiency and reform initiative.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directs unrestricted federal funds to the general fund for essential services and temporarily suspends stabilization fund rules to preserve surplus, advancing state budget capacity.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue State Budget

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introduced · Arizona · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 4096: appropriation; diminished value; Phoenix; damages

HB 4096 would appropriate $333 million annually from the state general fund for fiscal years 2026-2027 through 2028-2029 to compensate Phoenix property owners whose property values decreased due to city zoning changes. Eligible owners must provide proof of a successful claim, settlement, or court judgment against Phoenix related to these value losses. The state would pay this directly to property owners, replacing any payments Phoenix would otherwise make. To offset this cost, the state would reduce Phoenix's annual state funding by $333 million, first from urban shared revenues and then from transaction tax revenues.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $333M annually from state general fund to compensate property owners, directly increasing state budget allocation for specific claims.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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introduced · Arizona · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 4116: TPT; use tax; exemption; batteries

HB 4116 amends Arizona's use tax law to add a new exemption for the sale of precious metal bullion (like gold, silver, platinum, rhodium, and palladium) to the ultimate consumer. This exempts these items from the state's use tax, which typically applies to tangible personal property. The change directly affects businesses selling precious metal bullion to individual consumers, as they will no longer need to collect use tax on these sales. The exemption applies to bullion that has been smelted or refined, with value based on its metal content rather than form. This is a specific tax policy change, not a procedural or commemorative measure.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesExempts precious metal bullion from use tax, reducing state tax revenue and weakening fiscal management within the tax code.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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introduced · Arizona · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 4066: municipal development fees; proportional fees

HB 4066 sets rules for how Arizona cities and towns can charge development fees to new construction projects. It requires fees to be proportional to the actual cost of necessary public services (like roads or water systems) needed for the development, based on service units, and tied to an approved infrastructure plan. The bill prohibits using these fees for general municipal operations, facility upgrades beyond current needs, or maintenance of existing services. All collected fees must go into a separate fund and can only be used for the specific infrastructure improvements identified in the plan, directly affecting developers who pay the fees and municipalities that collect them.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires proportional development fees tied to infrastructure costs, preventing misuse for general operations and promoting fiscal responsibility in municipal budgeting.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill ensures development fees are proportional to actual infrastructure costs, preventing excessive fees that could hinder housing development and making new construction more feasible.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing Property Development

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introduced · Arizona · Senate Feb 9, 2026

SB 1737: appropriation; Navajo Route 8009

SB 1737 allocates $800,000 from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to improve Navajo Route 8009. The funds will be distributed to the Navajo Division of Transportation for road maintenance work including grading, draining, graveling, and stabilizing the roadway. This bill directly affects the Navajo Nation's transportation infrastructure by providing dedicated funding for specific road repairs on Route 8009. The appropriation is exempt from standard state rules about unused funds expiring.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $800k from state general fund for Navajo Route 8009 road maintenance, directly funding infrastructure under budget appropriations.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates $800k for Navajo Route 8009 road maintenance including grading, draining, and graveling, directly funding transportation infrastructure improvements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Roads & Highways

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passed both · Arizona · Senate Apr 21, 2026

SB 1763: school districts; funds; financial reports

SB 1763 amends Arizona law (ARS § 15-341) to clarify how school districts must handle surplus funds from gifts, grants, or devises. It requires districts to either use leftover funds to reduce school district taxes for the budget year or transfer them to the Additional Monies Fund (as specified in ARS § 15-1232), unless the gift/grant terms prohibit this. This directly affects all Arizona public school districts managing these specific funds. The bill does not change existing requirements for depositing other school monies or reporting procedures.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates use of surplus funds to reduce school district taxes or transfer to Additional Monies Fund, promoting fiscal responsibility and direct tax impact.95% confidence

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