Budget & Taxes (Tax Incentives)

introduced · Arizona · Senate Feb 9, 2026

SB 1801: event wagering; data

SB 1801 establishes tax deduction rules for event wagering operators in Arizona, specifically limiting how much they can deduct for free bets or promotional credits from their taxable income. It allows operators a deduction equal to up to 20% of gross wagering receipts for the first two years, 15% in year three, and 10% in years four and five, with no deduction permitted after that. The bill directly affects licensed event wagering operators - including sports teams, racetracks, and tribal entities - and defines key terms like "event wagering" (covering bets on sports, e-sports, and other competitions) and "adjusted gross receipts." The policy creates a structured, time-limited tax incentive to encourage operator participation while maintaining clear definitions for regulatory compliance.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes tax deduction limits for operators, ensuring incremental tax revenue growth (20%→10% deduction cap) over 5 years, promoting fiscal responsibility in state budget management.95% confidence

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introduced · Arizona · House Feb 9, 2026

HB 2988: municipal tax increment financing; infrastructure

HB 2988 allows Arizona cities to designate specific "Municipal Improvement Areas" within their boundaries to fund public infrastructure projects using redirected property tax increases. It authorizes municipalities to capture tax revenue growth (above the original assessed value) within these designated areas for projects like transit systems, water/sanitation infrastructure, streets, and public recreation facilities. The bill requires cities to adopt development and financial plans demonstrating community need, secure county/school district approvals, and limit area size based on city population. Projects must be completed within 30 years, and cities must reimburse the state if tax increases exceed constitutional limits for school funding in residential areas.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes cities to redirect property tax increments for public infrastructure funding, directly advancing municipal fiscal management and public service investment within budget/tax framework.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes funding for transit systems and streets via tax increment financing for infrastructure projects, directly advancing transportation infrastructure funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds Property Tax Tax Incentives Tags Urban Areas

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introduced · Arizona · Senate Feb 9, 2026

SB 1799: commerce authority; tax incentives; certification

SB 1799 provides tax relief for owners, operators, and qualified colocation tenants of computer data centers in Arizona that meet specific investment thresholds. To qualify, a data center must either invest $25 million (in counties under 800,000 population) or $50 million (in larger counties) within five years of certification, or have already invested $250 million before September 1, 2013. The Commerce Authority reviews applications within 60 days, certifies qualifying centers, and the tax relief applies during a defined period. Centers failing to meet investment requirements by the fifth anniversary risk certification revocation and potential recapture of previously granted tax benefits.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesProvides tax incentives for data centers (businesses), creating tax breaks primarily for wealthy entities, aligning with 'oppose' indicator of tax breaks for wealthy.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProvides tax incentives for data center investment, advancing tech infrastructure and economic growth in digital infrastructure.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Tags Economic Development

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introduced · Arizona · House Feb 9, 2026

HB 4007: municipal tax increment financing

HB 4007 allows Arizona municipalities to create designated "municipal improvement areas" (up to 30 years) where they redirect tax revenue growth from increased property values to fund public infrastructure projects like roads, sewers, parks, and transit. It requires areas to meet specific criteria (e.g., blighted, needing redevelopment, or suitable for housing) and mandates approval from county, school, and community college districts. The bill specifies that captured tax increments - defined as the difference between current and original property tax values - must finance approved projects outlined in a development plan, including feasibility studies and revenue sources. This directly affects cities/towns seeking to finance public improvements through local tax growth, while prohibiting areas where residential taxes exceed state limits without state fund reimbursement.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects property tax increments to fund infrastructure projects, strengthening local fiscal management and public spending without new taxes.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly funds transportation infrastructure (roads/transit) via tax increment financing for municipal projects, directly advancing transportation funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds Property Tax Tax Incentives

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 17, 2026

HB 4130: growth zones; housing and economic

HB 4130 creates a framework for Arizona municipalities to establish "housing and economic growth zones" for up to 20 years. These zones, designated in areas with deteriorating infrastructure, affordable housing shortages, or economic stagnation, allow local governments to use increased property tax revenue ("increment revenue") generated within the zone to fund specific public improvements like affordable housing, water/sewer infrastructure, broadband, and business-supporting facilities. The bill requires municipalities to adopt detailed project plans, hold public hearings, and form a governing board with local officials and residents to oversee zone implementation. It prohibits using these funds for general government expenses or projects primarily benefiting single private entities (e.g., luxury sports facilities). The policy directly affects municipalities that create these zones and residents/businesses within them, aiming to spur targeted development without new taxes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directs increment property tax revenue toward affordable housing and infrastructure funding, advancing public improvements through targeted tax revenue allocation.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates funding mechanism for affordable housing via growth zones using increment revenue from designated zones addressing housing shortages.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly funds broadband infrastructure within growth zones, directly expanding internet access as a designated improvement.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Revenue Tax Incentives Affordable Housing Housing Finance Zoning Broadband Access Tags Economic Development

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in committee · Arizona · Senate Feb 10, 2026

SB 1268: property tax; exemption; veterans.

SB 1268 modifies Arizona's property tax exemption rules to expand benefits for veterans with disabilities. It provides full tax exemption on a veteran's primary residence if they have a 100% service-connected disability rating from the VA, and allows surviving spouses to maintain this exemption if they don't remarry. Veterans with disabilities rated below 100% receive a partial exemption capped at $4,188, adjusted by their disability percentage. To qualify, applicants must meet income limits ($34,901-$41,870 depending on dependents) and file annual affidavits with county assessors, with exemption amounts adjusted annually for inflation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax exemptions for veterans with disabilities, reducing tax burden for lower-income veterans, aligning with tax relief indicators for targeted groups.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands property tax exemptions for veterans with disabilities, providing full exemption for 100% service-connected cases and partial exemptions for lower ratings, directly advancing veteran benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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introduced · Arizona · House Jan 26, 2026

HB 2820: data centers; incentives; repeal; requirements

HB 2820 repeals Arizona's Section 41-1519 (which previously provided tax incentives for data centers) and amends Section 42-2003 to allow the Arizona Commerce Authority to disclose taxpayer information for certifying computer data centers. This change directly affects data center operators seeking tax incentives, as it modifies how the Commerce Authority can access confidential tax information to verify eligibility. The key provision adds new disclosure permissions for the Commerce Authority to certify data centers for tax relief under repealed Section 41-1519. The bill focuses on administrative procedures for tax incentive programs rather than creating new financial benefits.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRepeals tax incentives for data centers, removing a tax break program which weakens tax incentive provisions under Budget & Taxes.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyRepeals tax incentives for data centers (technology sector), defunding support and weakening industry growth through removal of financial incentives.85% confidence

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introduced · Arizona · House Jan 22, 2026

HB 2467: data centers; incentives repeal; requirements

HB 2467 repeals Arizona's tax incentive program for data centers (Section 41-1519) and amends tax disclosure law to allow the Arizona Commerce Authority to access taxpayer information for certifying data centers for tax relief under the repealed program. This bill directly ends eligibility for data center tax incentives for businesses and expands the Commerce Authority's access to confidential tax data for certification purposes. The key mechanism is the repeal of the incentive section combined with a new disclosure provision (added to Section 42-2003) specifying the Commerce Authority's role in data center certification. The bill affects data center operators who previously qualified for tax relief and the Commerce Authority's administrative processes.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRepeals tax incentives for data centers, ending tax relief eligibility and restricting tax benefits under budget/tax policy.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyRepeals tax incentives for data centers, removing financial support for tech infrastructure development, directly limiting industry growth and investment in data center operations.95% confidence

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introduced · Arizona · House Jan 22, 2026

HB 2738: cost responsibility agreements; data centers

HB 2738 provides tax relief to owners and operators of computer data centers in Arizona that meet specific investment requirements, with qualified colocation tenants also eligible for the benefit. To qualify, data centers must apply for certification, submit a cost responsibility agreement (requiring them to pay for utility infrastructure upgrades), and meet either a $25 million investment threshold (in counties under 800,000 people) or $50 million (in larger counties) within five years of certification. Failure to meet these thresholds results in revoked certification and potential recapture of tax relief, with new applications no longer accepted after December 31, 2033.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax relief to data center owners/operators through targeted tax breaks, directly advancing fiscal policy for business investment.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProvides tax relief for data center investment, directly funding infrastructure critical to technology sector growth and operations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Incentives

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introduced · Arizona · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 2973: property tax; exemption; income limit

HB 2973 adjusts Arizona's property tax exemption rules for widows/widowers, people with total disabilities, and veterans. It sets new annual income limits ($34,901 for those without minor children, $41,870 for those with qualifying children) to qualify for a $4,188 exemption (adjusted for disability percentage for veterans). The exemption amount and income limits will automatically increase each year based on inflation metrics. To maintain the exemption, claimants must annually verify income eligibility and file affidavits with county assessors.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax exemption with income limits for vulnerable groups, reducing tax burden for lower-income residents per bill's income thresholds and exemption amount.92% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates veteran-specific property tax exemption with disability-adjusted benefit ($4,188) and income limits, explicitly including veterans in qualifying categories for expanded tax relief.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

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