Veterans

introduced · Arizona · House Jun 13, 2026

HB 4131: technical correction; veterans

HB 4131 amends Arizona law to change the penalty for knowingly making false statements under oath about veterans' claims from a misdemeanor to a class 5 felony. This technical correction directly affects individuals who submit false information when applying for or claiming veterans' benefits. The key provision updates Section 41-607 of the Arizona Revised Statutes to increase the criminal classification for this specific offense. The bill does not alter veterans' benefit eligibility or access, only the legal penalty for fraudulent claims.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases criminal penalty for false veterans' claims from misdemeanor to felony, expanding criminalization within sentencing framework.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill increases penalties for false claims about veterans' benefits, protecting the integrity of the system and ensuring legitimate veterans receive benefits without fraud.85% confidence

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introduced · Arizona · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 4021: appropriation; medical marijuana; veterans; fees

HB 4021 allocates $10 million from Arizona's state general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Department of Health Services. This funding specifically covers the issuance and renewal of medical marijuana registry identification cards for veterans of the U.S. armed forces. The bill directly affects eligible Arizona veterans who use medical marijuana and are registered under Arizona law. The appropriation is exempt from standard budget lapse rules, ensuring the funds remain available for this purpose. This is a funding measure, not a policy change to medical marijuana or veteran benefits.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $10M from state fund for veteran medical marijuana cards, increasing targeted public service funding within budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $10M for veterans' medical marijuana registry cards, expanding healthcare access for a specific patient group under Arizona's medical marijuana program.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAllocates $10M specifically for veterans' medical marijuana registry fees, directly funding a healthcare benefit for veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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introduced · Arizona · House Feb 12, 2026

HCM 2017: Major Richard Star Act

This Arizona state memorial (HCM 2017) requests Congress pass the Major Richard Star Act to address a policy that denies combat-injured veterans who were medically retired before 20 years of service their full military retirement pay. The bill seeks to end the "wounded veteran tax," where retirement pay is offset dollar-for-dollar by VA disability compensation, affecting approximately 1,172 Arizona veterans who lose about $1,200 monthly ($16.9 million annually in lost income). The legislation would allow these veterans to receive both their earned retirement pay and disability compensation simultaneously, aligning with existing policy for other disabled retirees. It is supported by bipartisan Arizona congressional members and aims to improve financial stability for affected veterans and their families.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransSeeks to end 'wounded veteran tax' by restoring full retirement pay offset by VA disability, directly strengthening benefits for 1,172 Arizona veterans losing $16.9M annually.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare

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introduced · Arizona · Senate Feb 9, 2026

SB 1809: national guard; education; reimbursement

SB 1809 amends Arizona law to require the Adjutant General to include specific details about the National Guard's postsecondary education reimbursement program in their annual fiscal report to the governor and legislature. This bill directly affects Arizona National Guard members who participate in the education reimbursement program, as it mandates clearer reporting on the program's administration. The key provision modifies Section 26-102 to specify that the annual report must include a detailed statement of the program's status under Section 26-181, subsection D. F. This is a procedural change focused on transparency, not creating new benefits or altering the reimbursement program itself.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates detailed reporting for National Guard education reimbursement program, ensuring transparency and proper administration of veteran benefits.85% confidence

Sub-Topics National Guard & Reserve Veteran Education

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passed · Arizona · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SB 1194: vaccination status; denial; prohibition

SB 1194 prohibits healthcare professionals and institutions in Arizona from denying care, services, or altering care quality based on a patient's vaccination status. It directly affects patients seeking healthcare and requires providers to offer equal care regardless of vaccination history. The bill allows individuals harmed by such discrimination to sue for damages, with violations subject to civil penalties of $500 per incident or three times actual damages, whichever is higher. It explicitly states that public health emergencies, crises, or pandemics cannot override these protections, ensuring vaccination status cannot be used to restrict healthcare access.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits healthcare discrimination based on vaccination status, ensuring equal access to care and protecting patient rights per bill's explicit language.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill prohibits healthcare discrimination based on vaccination status, protecting veterans as patients and ensuring equal healthcare access.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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introduced · Arizona · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 2962: rental housing; discrimination; income source

HB 2962 prohibits landlords in Arizona from discriminating against tenants based on their source of income, such as government housing vouchers (e.g., Section 8), social security, veterans benefits, or other rental assistance programs. It specifically bans landlords from refusing to rent, evicting, charging more, or imposing different terms because a tenant relies on these income sources. Landlords must count rental assistance toward income requirements when evaluating applicants, ensuring subsidies like housing vouchers are treated equally with other income. Violations are addressed under existing anti-discrimination laws, with enforcement handled by the attorney general. This directly affects renters using public assistance and landlords who screen applicants.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits housing discrimination based on income source (e.g., Section 8 vouchers), mandates landlords count rental assistance toward income requirements, and protects tenant access to affordable housing.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits discrimination against tenants using government housing vouchers (e.g., Section 8), which are commonly used by immigrant households, ensuring access to housing services.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly protects veterans benefits as a protected income source, preventing housing discrimination and ensuring benefits are counted toward income requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 31, 2026

HB 2620: appropriation; homeless veterans; shelter services

HB 2620 allocates $300,000 annually from the state general fund for fiscal years 2026-2031 to the Arizona Department of Veterans' Services. This funding will be distributed as grants to emergency shelters that provide low-barrier, single-adult shelter for veterans aged 55 or older, with at least 100 beds in non-congregate settings, specifically serving homeless veterans. The bill targets shelters that don’t require pre-scheduled appointments to ensure immediate access for vulnerable veterans. This is a funding measure, not a new program, directly supporting existing shelters serving homeless veterans through annual grants.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $300,000 annually from state general fund for veteran shelter services, directly funding a public program under budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds $300k annually for shelters serving homeless veterans, directly addressing homelessness through housing support and immediate access services.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAllocates $300k annually for shelters serving homeless veterans aged 55+, ensuring immediate access without appointments.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Homelessness Veteran Housing

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introduced · Arizona · House Jun 13, 2026

HB 2230: property tax; exemption; veterans

HB 2230 updates Arizona's property tax exemption rules for veterans and adds penalties for falsely claiming veteran status to obtain the exemption. It modifies the tax exemption to clarify that veterans with a 100% disability rating (service-connected) get full exemption, while others with lower ratings get a set amount ($4,188) reduced by their disability percentage. The bill also makes it a crime to falsely claim veteran status or disability ratings to secure the tax break, with penalties ranging from a misdemeanor to a felony (especially if the exemption value is $50,000+ or involves the property tax exemption). Local governments that lose tax revenue due to these exemptions will now receive state reimbursement to offset the financial impact.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesClarifies veteran property tax exemptions (targeted relief) and prevents fraud to protect state revenue, aligning with fiscal responsibility indicators.92% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransClarifies tax exemption structure for veterans (100% disability = full exemption; others = $4,188 reduced by rating), preventing fraud to protect program integrity and ensure eligible veterans receive benefits.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Revenue Tax Incentives

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introduced · Arizona · House Jan 26, 2026

HB 2607: veteran housing; reintegration; appropriation

HB 2607 creates Arizona's Veteran Housing and Reintegration Grant Program, providing state funds to counties and tribal governments to support veteran housing initiatives. The program offers grants for specific activities including fast-tracking housing approvals, managing land for veteran housing, building housing, reducing public safety costs, and accessing federal housing funds. Counties must contribute local matching funds (25% for rural areas, 50% for urban/suburban), and the $10 million state appropriation (fiscal year 2026-2027) will be administered through a dedicated fund. This legislation directly affects local governments and aims to expand housing access for veterans while leveraging federal resources.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $10M state funds for veteran housing grants, requiring county matching, directly advancing state budget appropriation for public service programs.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllocates $10M for veteran housing grants including building and fast-tracking approvals, directly funding housing development.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates $10M state grant program for veteran housing initiatives, including building housing and fast-tracking approvals, directly funding veteran services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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passed · Arizona · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 2373: income tax; refunds; veterans' organizations

HB 2373 allows Arizona taxpayers to voluntarily contribute a portion of their income tax refund to a veterans' fund via their tax return. The bill creates a new provision (43-623) enabling this donation, which the Department of Revenue will transfer to the Veterans' Donations Fund. This fund includes specific subaccounts: one for the Enduring Freedom Memorial (via section 28-2431), another for women veterans' services (via section 28-2447), and two for military family scholarships (via sections 28-2454 and 28-2470.10). The bill directly affects taxpayers who choose to donate, veterans' service organizations (501(c)(19) qualified), and the Departments of Veterans Services and Revenue.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEnables voluntary tax donations to veterans' fund with dedicated subaccounts for memorial, women veterans, and military scholarships, directly funding veteran services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Military Families

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