Technology

signed · Arizona · House Jun 22, 2026

HB 2700: technology study committee; assistive technology

HB 2700 establishes Arizona's "Technology First Study Committee" to examine assistive technology access for individuals with developmental disabilities. The committee, composed of 12 members from disability advocacy groups, state agencies, universities, and technology programs, will study emerging assistive technologies, analyze current service gaps, and identify improvements to better serve this population. It must submit a final report to state leaders by October 1, 2027, detailing findings and recommendations. The committee is scheduled to cease operations after this report deadline. This bill directly affects Arizonans with developmental disabilities by aiming to improve their access to technology-based support services.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill creates committee to study assistive tech access for disabilities, promoting digital equity and inclusive technology solutions for vulnerable populations.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Technology

signed · Arizona · Senate Jun 19, 2026

SB 1193: personal identifying information; disclosure; prohibition

SB 1193 prohibits Arizona state departments from selling or disclosing personal identifying information of Emergency Medical Care Technicians (EMCTs) without the technician's specific consent. The bill requires that any disclosure with consent must detail exactly what information is shared and why it is shared. It also allows departments to share de-identified or aggregated data that cannot reasonably identify an individual EMCT. This law directly protects EMCTs' privacy by making their personal information confidential and exempt from public records requests.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill prohibits unauthorized disclosure of EMCTs' personal data, requiring consent and transparency, directly protecting data privacy in technology policy.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Technology

signed · Arizona · House Jun 19, 2026

HB 2327: identifying information; records; confidentiality

HB 2327 allows eligible individuals facing safety risks to request that their personal identifying information - such as full name, residential address, and property details - be removed from publicly accessible county property records. It specifically applies to victims of harassment or domestic violence (with court-ordered protection), certain public officials (like peace officers), and others who can demonstrate a credible threat to their safety. To qualify, applicants must submit a detailed affidavit to the court, including proof of danger, and a judge must approve the request before county recorders restrict public access for up to five years. This bill directly affects individuals seeking to protect their privacy from potential harm, while maintaining public access to property records for others.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill enables removal of personal data from public records to protect victims' privacy, directly advancing data privacy protections.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Technology

vetoed · Arizona · House Jun 19, 2026

HB 2592: artificial intelligence; state agencies; rules

HB 2592 requires Arizona state agencies (referred to as "budget units") to adopt policies that promote the use of artificial intelligence (AI) while limiting new government restrictions on AI development. It directs agencies to identify AI opportunities that reduce administrative work, eliminate unnecessary AI regulations, streamline procurement, and review existing rules for anti-competitive effects. Crucially, the bill prohibits state agencies from creating new AI-specific regulations unless the legislature explicitly authorizes them and ensures such rules are the least restrictive option that clearly benefits the public without harming innovation or competition. Any existing emergency rules regulating AI must be ratified by both legislative chambers within the first 30 days of a session to remain in effect.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates state agencies to promote AI use, eliminate unnecessary regulations, and prohibit new AI-specific restrictions, directly advancing AI development and adoption.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Technology

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vetoed · Arizona · Senate Jun 19, 2026

SB 1038: cast vote record; public record

SB 1038 requires Arizona county recorders to publish, within one hour after polls close, a public record containing every voter's name, voter ID number, political party registration (if listed), and their specific vote choice in an organizable format. This law directly affects voters by making their individual voting choices publicly accessible and county election officials by mandating this immediate disclosure. The bill prohibits altering or randomizing the original voting records, ensuring the published data matches the election results exactly. It overrides existing privacy protections to make detailed voting data a permanent public record.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyMandates immediate public disclosure of voters' personal data (name, ID, vote choice) without anonymization, directly weakening data privacy protections.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Technology

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passed both · Arizona · Senate Jun 15, 2026

SCR 1004: photo enforcement systems; prohibition

SCR 1004 is a resolution that, if approved by Arizona voters, would prohibit the use of photo enforcement systems for traffic law enforcement. The bill defines "photo enforcement system" as a device using radar or sensors linked to a camera to capture license plate images for identifying traffic violations. It amends Arizona Revised Statutes to repeal existing provisions permitting such systems and adds a new prohibition. This measure would directly affect law enforcement agencies and drivers by banning automated traffic ticketing without an officer present.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill explicitly prohibits photo enforcement systems (tech for traffic violations), directly restricting a technology application per its definition and intent to repeal permitting provisions.90% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationProhibits photo enforcement systems, eliminating a traffic safety tool that would weaken enforcement standards for transportation safety.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Technology

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passed both · Arizona · Senate Jun 11, 2026

SB 1798: school safety; identification system; appropriation

SB 1798 establishes a two-year pilot program for Arizona school districts with 80-85 schools (covering kindergarten through 12th grade) to install camera-based safety systems that detect registered sex offenders, individuals with criminal records, or "individuals of concern" designated by schools or law enforcement. The system must issue alerts within 60 seconds after analyst review, while strictly prohibiting the storage of video, audio, biometric data, or live monitoring to comply with privacy laws. The bill appropriates $2 million from the state general fund for this program, which expires December 31, 2027, and requires a report on implementation to state leaders. It directly affects participating school districts by mandating specific safety technology with built-in privacy safeguards.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for school safety pilot program, directly funding a public safety initiative within state budget management.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits storage of biometric data and live monitoring, directly protecting privacy in technology implementation per bill's privacy compliance requirements.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Technology

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passed · Arizona · House Apr 13, 2026

HB 2975: state lands; solar score; maps

HB 2975 prohibits Arizona's state land department from using solar scores or similar tools in land decisions starting from its effective date. The bill requires the department to develop two new resource scoring maps within two years: one for mining (considering known resources) and one for housing (considering development needs). These maps must be created with input from relevant industries and will guide the department’s land use planning and five-year disposal plans. The department must also submit updated maps to state leaders, including the governor and legislative leaders. This bill directly affects how Arizona manages state lands for mining, housing, and renewable energy projects.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyProhibits use of solar scoring tools in land decisions, removing a mechanism to advance solar projects on state lands95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill prohibits solar scores (promoting clean energy) in land decisions, replacing with mining/housing maps. Prioritizes industry development over environmental considerations, weakening clean energy promotion.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates creation of housing development-focused map for land use planning, directly advancing housing development needs per bill's requirements.92% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyProhibits use of solar scoring tools in land decisions, restricting tech application for renewable energy planning.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Technology

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 31, 2026

HB 2202: appropriations; dementia care; telementoring program

HB 2202 appropriates $300,000 annually from 2026-2029 to fund a dementia care telementoring program for Arizona healthcare providers. The program, administered by the Department of Health Services, will provide virtual mentoring sessions focused on dementia detection, diagnosis, and care management, with priority for rural and underserved communities. Grant recipients must offer case-based sessions, continuing education credits, and report participation data. The program expires December 31, 2029, after which the funding will no longer be available.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAppropriates $300k annually for dementia care telementoring program targeting rural/underserved providers, enhancing healthcare access and provider training.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds telementoring program using virtual sessions, advancing tech-enabled healthcare access for rural communities90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Technology

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 26, 2026

HCR 2004: photo enforcement systems; prohibition.

HCR 2004 is a proposed referendum measure that would prohibit the use of photo enforcement systems for traffic violations in Arizona. It defines "photo enforcement system" as devices combining radar/sensors with cameras to capture license plate images for identifying traffic lawbreakers. If approved by voters, this measure would amend Arizona law to ban such systems, directly affecting law enforcement agencies and traffic enforcement practices. The resolution requires voter approval to become law, as stated in its preamble.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBans photo enforcement systems (camera/radar technology) for traffic violations, restricting data collection technology per bill definition.92% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBans photo enforcement systems for traffic violations, restricting a traffic safety enforcement method directly impacting transportation law enforcement practices.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Technology

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