Labor & Employment

failed · Arizona · House Apr 9, 2026

HB 2812: accumulated sick leave; payments

HB 2812 allows Arizona state and county employees in specific retirement systems (like the Arizona State Retirement System or public safety plans) to receive cash payments for unused sick leave upon retirement. Payments are calculated as 25% of an employee’s hourly rate for 500-750 hours, 33% for 750-1,000 hours, and 50% for 1,000+ hours (capped at $57,600 total). Employees may choose to receive payments as a lump sum or over three years, and the law specifies these payments do not count toward retirement benefits or salary calculations. The bill applies retroactively to certain university employees under the Arizona Board of Regents but excludes those receiving federal sick leave payments.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands employee benefits by allowing cash payments for unused sick leave upon retirement, directly strengthening worker compensation and retirement benefits.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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signed · Arizona · Senate Apr 7, 2026

SB 1216: traumatic event counseling

SB 1216 requires Arizona employers (including state and local governments) to provide up to 12 paid counseling visits for public safety employees exposed to specific traumatic events while on duty, such as witnessing death/maiming, responding to dangerous child crimes, or life-threatening rescues. It excludes police officers and firefighters but covers roles like 911 dispatchers, crime scene technicians, probation officers, and juvenile detention officers. Employers must track participation, missed work, and workers' compensation claims related to the program, reporting annual data to the state. The bill repeals prior laws that set different visit limits (e.g., six visits annually before 2017) and defines "licensed counseling" by specific mental health professional standards.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires paid counseling visits for mental health support of public safety employees, expanding access to mental health services for covered roles like dispatchers and crime scene technicians.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates paid counseling visits for trauma-exposed public safety workers, enhancing workplace safety and mental health protections under Labor & Employment.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

passed · Arizona · House Mar 31, 2026

HB 2939: qualified facilities; tax credit; amount

HB 2939 creates a state income tax credit for businesses expanding or locating qualified facilities in Arizona. It directly affects businesses that make new capital investments, create qualifying jobs paying at least 125% of the median wage (100% in rural areas), and provide 65% employer-paid health insurance. The credit equals 10% of qualifying investments, capped at $200,000-$300,000 per new job, with a $125 million annual cap and $30 million per business limit. Businesses must retain operations at the facility for five years and claim credits in five equal installments over time.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit for businesses, reducing state revenue and opposing budget strengthening through tax incentives.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires 65% employer-paid health insurance for tax credit eligibility, directly advancing health insurance coverage access for employees.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires 125% median wage (100% rural) and 65% employer-paid health insurance for qualifying jobs, directly advancing worker compensation standards.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 2680: worker's compensation; notice; fraud; commission

HB 2680 creates a public database requiring Arizona employers to disclose workers' compensation insurance details. It mandates insurers to submit policy information - including employer name, insurer, policy expiration, and employee counts - to the state commission, with each policy including a QR code linking to the database. Employers claiming "zero estimated exposure" (no employees) must sign an affidavit confirming this, and must notify contractors directly if they hold such a policy. This affects all employers with workers' comp coverage, insurers, and contractors who receive zero-exposure notifications.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates transparency in workers' comp coverage disclosure, ensuring employers maintain proper insurance for worker safety protections.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 2917: firefighter cancer registry

HB 2917 establishes an Arizona firefighter cancer registry to track cancer diagnoses among firefighters. The registry collects specific data - including cancer type, diagnosis date, years of service, and occupational exposure - voluntarily from firefighters, fire departments, healthcare providers, and existing cancer databases. All personal information remains confidential and cannot be used to determine eligibility for workers' compensation, retirement, or insurance benefits. The state health department must analyze the aggregated data and submit annual reports to the governor and legislature starting in 2027, focusing on trends and prevention recommendations.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates firefighter cancer registry for public health surveillance, supporting occupational health data collection and future public health initiatives.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes firefighter cancer registry to track occupational exposures, enabling improved workplace safety data collection for high-risk workers without impacting benefits eligibility.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 2051: AHCCCS; lactation care; breastfeeding

HB 2051 adds breastfeeding and lactation care services - including consultations, education, and counseling - as a covered benefit under Arizona's AHCCCS (Medicaid) program. This applies directly to AHCCCS enrollees, including new mothers, who need support in inpatient, outpatient, home-based, or group settings. The bill amends existing law to explicitly include these services under covered health and medical services without changing current coverage limits or funding. It does not alter other benefits or eligibility requirements for the program.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAdds breastfeeding/lactation care as covered Medicaid benefit, expanding access to maternal health services without altering coverage limits.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAdds lactation care as covered Medicaid benefit for new mothers, expanding workplace support services and aligning with employment standards that protect worker retention and health needs.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 16, 2026

HB 2681: employee merit system; dismissal; appeal

HB 2681 amends Arizona's civil service dismissal procedures to clarify appeal rights for classified state employees. It requires written notice of dismissal/suspension with specific reasons, allows a 10-day appeal window to the commission, and mandates a hearing within 20 days. The bill specifies public hearings unless closed for cause, permits changing hearing officers due to prejudice, and states commission decisions are final. It applies to dismissals/suspensions but excludes budget-related furloughs.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentClarifies dismissal appeal rights for state employees with written notice, 10-day appeal window, and timely hearings - strengthening due process protections for workers facing termination.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 2591: apprenticeships; registration; certificate

HB 2591 amends Arizona law to define key terms related to apprenticeships and designates the Department of Economic Security as the state agency responsible for registering apprenticeship programs under federal requirements. The bill requires registered apprenticeships to include written agreements, defined training plans, progressive wage increases, safety training, and certificates of completion. This directly affects the Department of Economic Security (which will manage registration) and employers or training providers seeking to offer registered apprenticeships in Arizona. The changes align Arizona's apprenticeship system with federal standards while establishing clear quality requirements for participants.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates progressive wage increases and safety training for apprenticeships, strengthening worker protections and employment standards per bill requirements.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 2744: industrial commission; wages; adjudication

HB 2744 creates a formal process for Arizona employees to file complaints with the Industrial Commission about unpaid overtime wages. It requires employees to file within one year of a violation and mandates the Commission to establish clear rules for filing complaints, notifying employers, and setting response timelines. The Commission gains authority to investigate, hold hearings, subpoena documents, and order employers to pay owed wages plus interest. This bill directly affects workers who haven't received proper overtime pay and employers who may owe such payments, without limiting employees' ability to pursue other legal remedies.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates formal process for unpaid overtime complaints, mandates Commission investigation authority, and requires payment of owed wages plus interest, directly protecting workers' rights and enforcing wage standards.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 2231: firefighters; occupational disease; adenocarcinoma

HB 2231 presumes that certain cancers, including adenocarcinoma, are work-related for Arizona firefighters and fire investigators who meet specific conditions. It applies to current and former firefighters diagnosed with listed cancers (like adenocarcinoma, leukemia, or lung cancer) within 15 years of leaving hazardous duty service, provided they: passed a pre-employment physical without cancer signs, served at least five years in hazardous roles, and meet medical exam standards. The presumption can be challenged if evidence shows non-occupational causes (e.g., tobacco use outside work) contributed to the cancer. This bill expands existing occupational disease protections for firefighters, adding adenocarcinoma to the list of presumed work-related cancers under Arizona law.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPresumes work-related cancer (adenocarcinoma) for firefighters, enabling access to benefits without proving causation, directly protecting workers' rights and employment benefits.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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