This bill updates how money from Arizona's state lottery is distributed and clarifies rules for examining insurance companies. It ensures that funds are first used to pay off lottery-related bond debts, then allocates specific amounts to various programs including wildlife conservation, child safety, health education, and homeless shelters. The legislation also establishes a minimum deposit requirement for the state general fund before certain heritage funds can receive money and sets a schedule for quarterly transfers. Additionally, it mandates that the insurance director examine domestic insurers at least once every five years and allows for accepting reports from other states to avoid duplicate reviews.
HB 2383 amends Arizona law to clarify how school districts can lease property, including for housing development under specific existing rules. It requires school districts to set annual fee schedules for leases, prohibits discrimination based on beliefs, and mandates proof of liability insurance for lessees. The bill specifies that housing development leases must comply with Section 15-342, paragraph 6 (not creating new housing authority), while preserving existing teacher housing and permanent teacherage fund provisions. Monies from leases must go to a "civic center school fund" for approved community uses, not general district funds. This affects all Arizona school districts managing property leases.
HB 2120 amends Arizona's property tax law to expand exemptions for specific groups: widows/widowers, people with total permanent disabilities, and veterans with disabilities. It provides full tax exemption for veterans with 100% service-connected disability (and surviving spouses using the home as primary residence), and a partial exemption of $4,188 for others based on their disability rating percentage. To qualify, applicants must meet income limits ($34,901-$41,870 depending on children) and file annual affidavits with county assessors. The exemption amounts and income thresholds will adjust annually based on GDP and housing index changes. This directly affects eligible Arizona residents seeking relief on their primary residence property taxes.
HB 2375 requires Arizona cities with over 75,000 residents to allow duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, and townhomes by January 1, 2026, on single-family lots within one mile of downtown and on at least 20% of new developments over ten acres. It prohibits cities from imposing extra parking requirements, height limits, or special permits that would make these housing types harder to build. The law does not apply to historic districts, airport areas, or rural zones without residential services. Cities failing to comply by 2026 must allow middle housing on all single-family lots without restrictions.
