Legal and Regulatory Reform


HB2003 - Real estate; membership requirement; prohibition
Sponsor: Rep. John Gillette (R)
Summary: Prohibits real estate brokers from requiring from any licensee as a condition of employment any agreement, membership, or obligation involving a labor union or external organization including multiple listing services, trade associations, or industry organizations. Applies this legislation to all real estate employment agreements between licensed employment brokers and licensees upon the effective date of this Act.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/10/2025 3:23 PM

1/9 Added to LRR tracking

Last Action:
01/21/2025 
H - House 2nd Read

HB2012 - Emergency use products; employers; prohibition
Sponsor: Rep. Nick Kupper (R)
Summary: Prohibits an employer, “government entity” (defined,) or “health care entity” (defined) from requiring the administration of an emergency use product, per the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, and prohibits an employer from requiring the same to the employer’s employees or as a condition of employment.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/10/2025 3:24 PM

1/9 Added to LRR & IH tracking

Staff 2
  01/22/2025 3:21 PM

1/22 LRR recommends opposing

Staff 2
  01/27/2025 8:40 AM

1/25 PA approved opposition

Last Action:
01/22/2025 
H - House 2nd Read

HB2024 - Prisoners; transition program
Sponsor: Rep. Selina Bliss (R)
Summary: Permits the Arizona Department of Corrections (ADOC) to grant a onetime extension up to 90 days for an eligible inmate to continue receiving transition services if ADOC determines the inmate needs additional treatment or intervention, the contracted entity providing transition services uses an empirically validated, peer reviewed instrument to evaluate the risk of recidivism, and identifies the inmates primary criminogenic factors, and submits an Individualized Service Plan for the inmate in question to ADOC.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/10/2025 3:25 PM

1/9 Added to LRR tracking

Last Action:
01/22/2025 
H - DP   - House Judiciary

HB2044 - Corporation commission; securities; jury trial
Sponsor: Rep. Alexander Kolodin (R)
Summary: Notwithstanding any other law, preserves the right to a trial by jury for  the subject of a corporation commission securities proceeding.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/10/2025 3:25 PM

1/9 Added to LRR tracking

Last Action:
01/28/2025 
H - House 2nd Read

HB2047 - Judicial appraisal; costs; attorney fees
Sponsor: Rep. Alexander Kolodin (R)
Summary: Assigns court costs, attorney fees, expenses of attorneys and experts assessed against the corporation apply to the corporation, the surviving corporation or a corporation that results from a sale, merger or acquisition. 
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/15/2025 11:16 AM

1/13 Added to LRR tracking

Last Action:
02/04/2025 
H - DP   - House Commerce

HB2061 - Administrative proceedings; jury trials
Sponsor: Rep. Lisa Fink (R)
Summary: Requires a person be allowed to elect to have a trial by jury in any administrative hearing and the exercise of that right to trial by jury in an “administrative proceeding” (defined) and that right does not limit the right to trial by jury in any other matter, and a person may exercise the right to trial in an administrative proceeding by filing a notice of removal of the proceeding in the Superior Court, or for controversies in which only monetary relief is sought and the amount in controversy is less than $10,000, in the Justice Court.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/15/2025 11:13 AM

1/13 Added to LRR tracking

Last Action:
01/21/2025 
H - House 2nd Read

HB2110 - Development; adaptive reuse; rezoning; prohibition
Sponsor: Rep. Leo Biasiucci (R)
Summary: Requires a governing body of a municipality to allow for multifamily residential development or “adaptive reuse” (defined) of at least 10% of the existing commercial, office, or mixed-use parcels, and requires the governing body to analyze all three every 10 years. Outlines permissions, prohibitions, exclusions, and restrictions for pursuing the 10% goal, and in determining what parcels or property shall comprise that 10%. Applies this legislation retroactively to December 31, 2024. Contains an emergency clause.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/15/2025 11:14 AM

1/13 Added to LRR tracking

Staff 2
  01/22/2025 3:21 PM

1/22 LRR recommends supporting

Staff 2
  01/27/2025 2:50 PM

1/24 PA approved supporting

Last Action:
02/04/2025 
H - DPA   - House Commerce

HB2120 - Handymen; contractor's license; exemption
Sponsor: Rep. Neal Carter (R)
Summary: Exempts specific business entities from licensing requirements, including if the installation or attachment of items to a structure does not exceed $2,500. Establishes penalties and caps on penalties for non-compliance with licensing requirements.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/15/2025 11:15 AM

1/13 Added to LRR tracking

Last Action:
01/22/2025 
H - House 2nd Read

HB2200 - Professional registration; reciprocity; endorsement
Sponsor: Rep. Justin Wilmeth (R)
Summary: Introduces new qualifications for professional registration through reciprocity or endorsement in for professional engineers, architects, land surveyors, and landscape architects. Allows applicants to qualify for registration if they hold a valid license, registration, or certification from: another U.S. state, territory, district, or possession, or a country participating in the applicable profession's National Council Mutual Recognition Agreement; or possess a certification or model law designation from the applicable profession’s national council. Specifically requires professional engineers to hold a record from the profession's national council verifying they meet at least one of the following: four years of experience post-licensure, passage of a professional national exam, or a baccalaureate, equivalent, or postgraduate degree. Requires land surveyors to have passed an examination on Arizona-specific surveying methods and legal principles, as defined.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/20/2025 9:57 AM

1/16 Added to LRR tracking

Staff 2
  01/22/2025 3:22 PM

1/22 LRR recommends supporting

Staff 2
  01/27/2025 2:50 PM

1/24 PA approved supporting

Last Action:
01/28/2025 
H - DP   - House Commerce

HB2209 - Arizona department of housing; continuation
Sponsor: Rep. David Livingston (R)
Summary: The statutory life of the Arizona Department of Housing is extended six months to January 1, 2027. Retroactive to July 1, 2025.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/20/2025 9:56 AM

1/16 Added to LRR tracking

Staff 2
  01/22/2025 3:22 PM

1/22 LRR recommends supporting

Staff 2
  01/27/2025 3:09 PM

1/24 PA approved support

Last Action:
01/23/2025 
H - House 2nd Read

HB2227 - Bond; override; contributions; contracts; prohibition
Sponsor: Rep. Laurin Hendrix (R)
Summary: Prohibits an individual, corporation, partnership, association or other organization contributes to an entity promoting the issuance of a bond or passage of a budget override, said entity is prohibited from bidding on a contract that is funded as a result of that bond or budget override.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/20/2025 9:55 AM

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Last Action:
HB2228 - Jurors; peremptory challenge; civil action
Sponsor: Rep. Laurin Hendrix (R)
Summary: Permits each party in a civil action in Superior Court to have four preemptory challenges and defines what each challenge consists of and its role in the jury selection process. Permits the court to allow a party to have additional peremptory challenges if two or more parties on the same side have adverse or hostile interests but requires the court to allow an equal number of preemptory challenges to the party or parties on the other side. Requires the court to equally distribute the additional preemptory challenges if any party is unable to agree on the distribution of peremptory challenges. Contains legislative findings that the intent of the legislature is to restore a limited number of peremptory strikes and civil actions to facilitate each sides right to a fair and impartial jury, and to retain the protections afforded in federal case law.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/20/2025 9:55 AM

1/16 Added to LRR tracking

Staff 2
  01/22/2025 3:22 PM

1/22 LRR recommends supporting

Staff 2
  01/27/2025 3:10 PM

1/24 PA approved support

Last Action:
01/23/2025 
H - Removed from Hearing Agenda - 01/29/2025, 9:00 AM - House JUD, HHR 4

HB2260 - Employers; unpaid wages; penalties
Sponsor: Rep. Consuelo Hernandez (D)
Summary: Increases the penalties for employers who fail to pay wages owed to employees  allowing employees to recover five times the amount of unpaid wages (increased from the previous treble damages) through civil action if an employer violates wage payment requirements. Requires employers who fail to comply with a final order from the Department of Labor or a court to pay wages within ten days will also be liable for five times the amount of unpaid wages, along with interest at the legal rate.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/20/2025 9:53 AM

1/16 Added to AEW tracking

Last Action:
01/27/2025 
H - House 2nd Read

HB2289 - Minimum wage increase
Sponsor: Rep. Cesar Aguilar (D)
Summary: Raises the minimum wage employers shall pay employees to $18 per hour starting on January 1, 2025. Due to voter protection, this legislation requires the affirmative vote of at least 3/4 of the members of each house of the Legislature for passage.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/20/2025 9:52 AM

1/16 Added to LRR tracking

Last Action:
01/15/2025 
H - Introduced

HB2322 - Condominiums; commercial structures; residential structures
Sponsor: Rep. Jeff Weninger (R)
Summary: Outlines how “common expenses” are to be managed when a condominium complex includes a “commercial structure” (defined) that is separate from a “residential structure” (defined), and provides a list of examples and instructions on how the common expenses or a portion of the common expenses are to be divided between residential units and the commercial unit. Requires, that in the event of a dispute over the allocation of a common expense or a portion of a common expense, the condominium association bears the burden of proving by clear and convincing evidence that it has allocated the common expense or portion of a common expense in compliance with this legislation. Stipulates that this legislation applies to any condominium existing law or after the effective date of this legislation.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/20/2025 9:50 AM

1/16 Added to LRR tracking

Last Action:
02/04/2025 
H - DPA   - House Commerce

HB2342 - Cell phone carrier; spam calls
Sponsor: Rep. Teresa Martinez (R)
Summary: Requires a “cell phone network carrier” (defined) to prohibit spam calls to any telephone that is located in Arizona, and any call that originated by using “dialer software” (defined). Directs the Consumer Protection Division of the Arizona Attorney General’s Office To create a website and list specific functionality that the website shall possess. Provides specific Actions the Arizona Attorney General must take if a cell phone network carrier is found to be in violation of this legislation, including, but not limited to, fines, and directs the Attorney General's Office to retain $50.00 of every $100 collected to maintain the Consumer Protection Division.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/20/2025 9:49 AM

1/16 Added to LRR tracking

Last Action:
01/22/2025 
H - House 2nd Read

HB2344 - Notaries; businesses; prohibition
Sponsor: Rep. Laurin Hendrix (R)
Summary: Permits an individual to use the services of any notarial officer in Arizona for any notarial act authorized pursuant to state law, and prohibits a business in Arizona from requiring an individual to use the services of a notarial officer employed by that same business for a notarial act.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/20/2025 9:49 AM

1/16 Added to LRR tracking

Last Action:
01/27/2025 
H - House 2nd Read

HB2381 - Wage claims; employment practices
Sponsor: Rep. Alma Hernandez (D)
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/20/2025 9:48 AM

1/16 Added to LRR tracking

Last Action:
02/04/2025 
H - DPA   - House Commerce

HB2382 - Working conditions; temperatures; employers; definitions
Sponsor: Rep. Alma Hernandez (D)
Summary: Requires an employer to develop a written program to mitigate heat related illnesses and injuries that may be experienced by an employee when working conditions are at or exceed a heat stress threshold of 80°F, and lists the criteria that the program must follow. Requires an employer to provide access to free drinking water that is located as close as practicable to an employees work site and lists several criteria that the condition and delivery of the water must follow. Requires an employer have in place an adequate emergency response program and that the employer provide employees with free and effective training to address heat and cold related risks. Requires an employer to document and maintain records on any temperature related illnesses, injuries, or fatalities that occur at an outdoor or indoor work site and to make those records available for free to any employee, government office, or representative of an employee within one business day ever request to see them. Stipulates that an employer will be subject to fines for not adhering to the mandatory record keeping and written program protocols. Requires an employer to develop a clear system and appropriate points of contact for workers to report hazardous working conditions, heat and cold related illness and injury, and considers the employer to be in violation of this legislation if an employee is retaliated were discriminated against for raising concerns or reporting incidents of illness or injury. (More.)
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/20/2025 9:47 AM

1/16 Added to LRR tracking

Last Action:
01/22/2025 
H - House 2nd Read

HB2411 - Alcohol consumption; golf courses
Sponsor: Rep. Alexander Kolodin (R)
Summary: Permits a golf course that is at least 1000 yards in size and that is an on-sale retailer to allow golf patrons to bring spiritous liquor onto the licensed premises that is purchased at a location outside of the golf course for consumption at the golf course. Stipulates that the legislature is enacting this law so as not to pose an impediment to the enjoyment of a round of golf by allowing BYOB. Entitles this legislation the “Inflation Reduction Act of 2025.”
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/20/2025 9:45 AM

1/17 Added to AEW tracking

Last Action:
01/29/2025 

HB2461 - Coverage; family and medical leave
Sponsor: Rep. Stephanie Stahl Hamilton (D)
Summary: Establishes the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund for the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program to be administered by the Arizona Industrial Commission (Commission). Requires the Commission to conduct a public education campaign. Requires rulemaking within 120 days and annual reporting with listed information beginning September 1, 2027. Provides Family and Medical Leave Insurance Benefits (Benefits), beginning January 1, 2027, to persons who are “covered individuals” (defined) and who are caring for a new child during the first year after the birth, adoption or placement of that child; caring for a family member with a serious health condition; pregnant or recovering from childbirth or has an illness, injury, impairment or condition that involves inpatient care or continuing treatment that makes the covered individual unable to perform the functions of the employee's position; qualified for qualifying exigency leave because a family member is on active duty or has been notified of an impending call or order to active duty in the armed forces; or is in need of safe leave. Specifies duration and amount of benefits. Allows payroll contributions to finance the payment of Benefits and specifies guidelines for the Commission to fix the contribution rate. Allows a covered individual who gives the employer prior notice to take leave on an intermittent or reduced leave schedule with proration of Benefits. Requires restoration of employment after leave with equal status, pay and benefits. Requires continuation of health care benefits through the leave. Provides guidelines for complaints and civil actions regarding violations. Provides civil penalties for any action brought by the Arizona Attorney General. Prohibits retaliation for exercising rights to Benefits. Prohibits an employer from counting leave Benefits as absence that may lead to any adverse action. Any adverse action taken within 90 days of leave creates a rebuttable presumption of a violation. Provides that leave taken under this Act runs concurrently with leave taken under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act. Prohibits any requirement that a covered individual use accrued paid, sick, vacation or annual leave. Allows an employer to require that Benefits be paid concurrently or otherwise coordinated with payment made or leave allowed under the terms of disability or family care leave under a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or employer policy. Prohibits a CBA from waiving or reducing Benefits. Requires recordkeeping, reporting, and written notice and posting of Benefits which must include listed information, subject to civil penalties for violation. Allows appeals for denial of benefits. Provides remedies for misrepresentations and erroneously paid benefits. Provides for election of coverage. Requires the Commission to establish rules, forms and procedures. Requires disclosure of federal tax implications. Contains an emergency clause.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/20/2025 9:38 AM

1/17 Added to LRR tracking

Last Action:
01/29/2025 

HB2501 - Repeal; right to work; liability
Sponsor: Rep. Mariana Sandoval (D)
Summary: Statute prohibiting agreements denying employment because of nonmembership in labor organizations is repealed. Modifies related civil liabilities to conform to the repeal. Conditionally enacted on the state Constitution being amended by the voters at the 2024 general election by passage of an unspecified House Concurrent Resolution (blank in original) relating to the right to work.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/20/2025 9:38 AM

1/17 Added to LRR tracking

Last Action:
01/22/2025 
H - House 2nd Read

HB2502 - Employment; labor standards; meal breaks
Sponsor: Rep. Mariana Sandoval (D)
Summary: Requires an employer to provide an employee a 30-minute unpaid meal break when working more than five hours in a day and an additional 30-minute unpaid meal break when working more than 12 hours in a day; a paid 10-minute rest break for every four hours worked; one and one-half times the employee's regular rate of pay for the hours worked of more than eight hours up to and including twelve hours in a workday or the first eight hours worked on the seventh consecutive day of work in a workweek. Requires the employer to pay double the employee's regular rate of pay for the hours worked of more than 12 hours in a workday; more than eight hours on the seventh consecutive day of work in a workweek.  Notwithstanding any other law, The Federal Fair Labor Standards Act applies to employers whose annual sales total $100,000 or that engage in interstate commerce.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/20/2025 9:37 AM

1/17 Added to LRR tracking

Last Action:
01/22/2025 
H - House 2nd Read

HB2576 - Notice; violation; deficiency correction
Sponsor: Rep. Gail Griffin (R)
Summary: Requires an “inspection” (defined) report to include specific evidence of any alleged deficiencies. List the criteria an agency must verify before it may take any enforcement action authorized by law for any alleged deficiencies. Requires an agency within 30 days of receiving notification from a regulated person that alleged deficiencies have been corrected, to determine whether the regulated person is in substantial compliance, and provides the criteria that must be met for the agency to take any enforcement action authorized by law.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/20/2025 9:27 AM

1/17 Added to LRR tracking

Staff 2
  01/22/2025 3:23 PM

1/22 LRR recommends supporting

Staff 2
  01/27/2025 3:10 PM

1/24 PA approved support

Last Action:
01/28/2025 
H - House 2nd Read

HB2589 - Employers; contracts; noncompete clause; prohibition
Sponsor: Rep. Quantá Crews (D)
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/20/2025 9:26 AM

1/17 Added to LRR tracking

Last Action:
01/28/2025 
H - House 2nd Read

HB2594 - GRRC; continuation
Sponsor: Rep. Walter "Walt" Blackman (R)
Summary: The statutory life of the Governor’s Regulatory Review Council is extended 1 year to January 1, 2030. Retroactive to July 1, 2025.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/20/2025 9:25 AM

1/17 Added to LRR tracking

Last Action:
01/28/2025 
H - House 2nd Read

HB2595 - Municipal attainable housing; development
Sponsor: Rep. Walter "Walt" Blackman (R)
Summary: Permits a city or town to adopt a land use regulation or general or specific plan provision or impose a condition for approving a building use permit or a requirement or fee for new multifamily housing construction of no less than 20 units, that ensures that a maximum of 20% of the new units meet the lease price for “attainable residential housing” (defined) for a period of up to 20 years. Requires a city or town that grants those permissions to offer incentives to mitigate the cost impact to project developers and lists potential incentives and permits the same to condition permits on contributions to state, county or municipal funds to create attainable residential housing within a city or town.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/20/2025 9:25 AM

1/17 Added to LRR tracking

Last Action:
01/28/2025 
H - House 2nd Read

HB2596 - Municipal improvement districts; authorization; petitions
Sponsor: Rep. Walter "Walt" Blackman (R)
Summary: Prohibits a governing body of an Improvement District formed pursuant to this legislation, after September 1, 2025, from ordering the improvements prescribed by this legislation until after the governing body has received a petition, as prescribed by state law. Permits a governing body to adopt a resolution without a petition pertaining to territory adjacent to an Improvement District, if specific requirements are met. Sets schedule requirements for accepting improvement plans, on behalf of Arizona. Outlines the petition and selection process of an improvement plan. Defines prohibited behavior, permissions, bonding and deposit requirements, and exclusions to the petition process. (More.)
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/20/2025 9:25 AM

1/17 Added to LRR tracking

Last Action:
02/04/2025 
H - Referred to Committee - Rules - House Rules

HB2597 - Municipal improvement districts; enhanced services
Sponsor: Rep. Walter "Walt" Blackman (R)
Summary: Defines the process a governing body of a city or town must follow to create an Improvement District. Strikes the requirement of a governing body of a city or town collecting signatures for petition to be submitted to the city or town clerk to form An Improvement District.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/20/2025 9:24 AM

1/17 Added to LRR tracking

Last Action:
02/04/2025 
H - Referred to Committee - Rules - House Rules

HB2599 - Condominiums; construction defects; actions
Sponsor: Rep. Walter "Walt" Blackman (R)
Summary: Reduces the time frame in which an action or arbitration may be instituted or maintained against the person who develops were developed and sells real property, or performs or furnishes the design, specifications, surveying, planning, supervision, testing, construction, or observation of construction of an improvement to real property, from eight to four years. Extends that deadline two more years in the case of injury to real property, or the discovery of a latent defect, happens in the fourth year, but stipulates that an action may not be brought more than six years after the substantial completion of the real property improvement. Strikes references to improvement to real property that was completed on or before September 15, 1989. Outlines the process an association's board of directors must follow before instituting, defending, or intervening in litigation, or administrative proceedings, and defines the issues that are professional engineer who was hired for an inspection of issues pertaining to a complaint must document. Details notice requirements, and how associated votes of unit owners and subsequent actions must proceed, including fees, timelines, deadlines, disclaimers, and required disclosures. Stipulates that the right to cure for condominium developers and construction professionals, pursuant to state law, may begin after the association votes in favor of the construction defect action. Stipulates that this legislation does not apply to a publicly owned building and applies in addition to any applicable provisions of state law, Into any claims filed after the effective date of this act. (More.)
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/20/2025 9:23 AM

1/17 Added to LRR tracking

Last Action:
01/29/2025 
H - Removed from Hearing Agenda - 02/05/2025, 9:00 AM - House GOV, HHR 5

HB2629 - Merchant; fees; calculation; transactions; penalty
Sponsor: Rep. Jeff Weninger (R)
Summary: Prohibits certain types of financial management companies from receiving or charging a “merchant” (defined) an “interchange fee” (defined) on the “tax” (defined) amount of an “electronic payment transaction” (defined), if the merchant forms the business of the tax amount as part of the “authorization” (defined) or “settlement” (defined) process for the transaction. Stipulates that the merchant must transmit the tax amount to avoid being charged and interchange fee. Requires a merchant that does not submit the tax in accordance to this legislation to submit “tax documentation” (defined) for the electronic payment to the “acquirer bank” (defined), or the acquirer banks designee, no later than 180 days after the date of the transaction. Requires The acquirer bank to credit the amount of the interchange fee to the merchant within 30 days after submission of the necessary tax documentation, and lists liability exclusions. Prohibits a financial management company from imposing an interchange fee by manipulating the calculation, or by increasing the rate or amount of fees charged to a “credit card” (defined) or “debit card” (defined) transaction that are not attributable to the taxes or other fees charged to the retailer. List the penalties an entity that violates this legislation is subject to receive.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/20/2025 9:22 AM

1/17 Added to LRR tracking

Last Action:
02/04/2025 
H - DP   - House Commerce

HB2683 - Businesses; requirement to accept cash
Sponsor: Rep. Joseph Chaplik (R)
Summary: A retail business with a physical location in Arizona is required to accept cash as a form of payment for goods and services with an aggregate value of $100 or less and cannot charge a fee or penalty for using cash as a form of payment. Establishes penalties for violations. Does not apply to the online sale of goods or services or a written contract between two parties that dictates the acceptable form of payment
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/24/2025 9:30 AM

1/24 Added to LRR tracking

Last Action:
01/29/2025 

HB2708 - Trial by jury; regulatory proceedings
Sponsor: Rep. Alexander Kolodin (R)
Summary: Requires that all persons be allowed to have a trial by jury in any “regulatory proceeding” (defined) and maintains that such an event does not limit, abrogate, or disparage the right to a trial by jury in any other matter.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/31/2025 6:05 PM

1/31 Added to LRR tracking

Last Action:
02/04/2025 
H - Referred to Committee - Rules - House Rules

HCR2029 - Right to work; repeal
Sponsor: Rep. Mariana Sandoval (D)
Summary: The 2026 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the Constitution of Arizona to Repeal Article XXV, relating to Right to Work.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/21/2025 8:30 AM

1/20 Added to LRR tracking

Last Action:
01/16/2025 
H - Introduced

HCR2042 - Preferential treatment; discrimination; prohibited acts
Sponsor: Rep. Steve B. Montenegro (R)
Summary: The 2026 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the Arizona State Constitution to prohibit giving preferential treatment to any race, spending public money on any public programs to do so, implementing disciplinary policy or practices that utilize preferential treatment as a determiner, or require an applicant, employee, student or contractor to engage in any listed activities that favor one race over another. Stipulates that this proposed amendment does not prohibit sex-specific spaces or designation or adherence with federal law. Lists the effective date of the amendment change as after December 14, 2010.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/24/2025 9:36 AM

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Last Action:
01/28/2025 
H - House 2nd Read

SB1023 - Critical infrastructure; prohibited agreements
Sponsor: Sen. Wendy Rogers (R)
Summary: Prohibits a “company” (defined) or government entity in Arizona from entering into an agreement involving “critical infrastructure” (defined) with a company or entity that would be able to access critical infrastructure beyond maintenance and repair, or is owned by a citizen or government entity of China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia. Provides exceptions to this prohibition. Permits the Governor in coordination with the Arizona Department of Public Safety to designate a country as a threat to the critical infrastructure of Arizona.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/10/2025 3:27 PM

1/9 Added to LRR tracking

Last Action:
01/30/2025 

SB1027 - Critical telecommunications infrastructure; construction requirements
Sponsor: Sen. Wendy Rogers (R)
Summary: Prohibits equipment manufactured by any corporation or entity banned by the United States Federal Government from being used in critical telecommunications infrastructure projects or services. Mandates that all critical telecommunications infrastructure projects, facilities or equipment in operation in or serving Arizona that is not permanently disabled, have all equipment or parts that fall under the classification above removed and replaced with equipment or parts not prohibited under this law. Provides that a telecommunications provider that removes, discontinues or replaced prohibited telecommunications equipment or services is not required to seek additional permits from any state agency. Requires every telecommunications provider that provides a service in Arizona to register with the Arizona Secretary of State and provide specifically requested information. Permits the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) to establish and charge a registration fee. Requires the registered telecommunications company to maintain required information and notify the ACC if any of the required information changes and to certify to the ACC that all equipment it uses is compliant with state law. Prescribes penalties for noncompliance, deliberate or unintentional. Effective date is January 1, 2026. Names the act the “Secure Telecommunications Act of 2025.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/10/2025 3:27 PM

1/9 Added to LRR tracking

Last Action:
02/04/2025 
S - Senate Minority Caucus - Y

SB1051 - Engineers; alterations; commercial space
Sponsor: Sen. Wendy Rogers (R)
Summary: Permits a non-registrant who designs additions or alterations to a one or two-story building or structure subject to this legislation to exceed the maximum 3000 square foot limitation for an interior nonstructural alteration of an individual unit of a commercial space if that individual unit does not exceed 3000 feet.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/15/2025 11:15 AM

1/13 Added to LLR tracking

Last Action:
02/04/2025 
S - Senate Minority Caucus - Y

SB1065 - Appropriation; reduction; courts
Sponsor: Sen. Mark Finchem (R)
Summary: Alters the following reductions from lump sum appropriations in fiscal year 2024-5 from $10.04 million from $386,300 for the supreme court; $4.214 million from $508,200 for the court of appeals and $19,228,400 from $180,100 for the superior court.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/15/2025 11:13 AM

1/13 Added to LRR tracking

Staff 2
  01/22/2025 3:24 PM

1/22 LRR recommends opposing

Staff 2
  01/27/2025 3:10 PM

1/24 PA approved opposition

Last Action:
02/04/2025 

SB1100 - Maricopa county; division; new counties
Sponsor: Sen. Jake Hoffman (R)
Summary: Defines the boundaries of Gila, Maricopa, Pinal, Yavapai, Yuma, and La Paz Counties. Requires legislative council staff to prepare proposed legislation to conform Arizona State Statutes to this legislation for the 57th legislature, second regular session. Effective date is January 1, 2026.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/21/2025 8:25 AM

1/20 Added to LRR tracking

Staff 2
  01/23/2025 3:22 PM

1/22 LRR recommends opposing

Staff 2
  01/27/2025 3:11 PM

1/24 PA approved opposition

Last Action:
02/04/2025 
S - Senate Minority Caucus - Y

SB1101 - Maricopa county; new counties; division
Sponsor: Sen. Jake Hoffman (R)
Summary: Divides Maricopa County into four counties by modifying the Maricopa County boundaries and adding three new counties: Hohokam County, Mogollon County, and O'odham County. Maricopa County operations will continue in their existing form through a transition period of up to three years after the effective date of this legislation. The boards of supervisors of Hohokam, Mogollon, and O'odham Counties will be elected at a special election held within 120 days after the effective date of this legislation. Currently elected Maricopa County Supervisors continue in their capacity for the remainder of their term in whichever county their supervisory district is located. The elected boards of supervisors in the three new counties will determine an application process for municipalities to apply to be the county seat, which will be determined at a special election to be held within 120 days from the election of the boards of supervisors. The four counties are authorized to enter into a ten-year shared use agreement for the use of existing shared capital assets. The four counties are required to enter into an intergovernmental agreement for the continued operation of community colleges for at least ten years after the effective date of this legislation. Effective January 1, 2026.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/21/2025 8:25 AM

1/20 Added to LRR tracking

Staff 2
  01/22/2025 3:24 PM

1/22 LRR recommends opposing

Staff 2
  01/27/2025 3:11 PM

1/24 PA approved opposition

Last Action:
02/04/2025 
S - Senate Minority Caucus - Y

SB1215 - Litigation; financing; consumer protection; enforcement
Sponsor: Sen. Venden "Vince" Leach (R)
Summary: Prohibits a litigation financer from directing or making any decisions with respect to the course of any action that is subject to a litigation financing agreement, or any settlement or other disposition thereof. Stipulates that the named party and counsel retain all rights to control and decision making with regard to the action. Prohibits a litigation financer from receiving a larger share of proceeds of an action than the named parties to the action. Requires the court to consider the existence of litigation financing, and any conflicts of interest, when considering whether a class representative or class counsel would adequately and fairly represent the interests of the class, and when approving or appointing council to leadership positions. Lists prohibited conduct of a litigation financer, required disclosures, indemnity requirements the litigation financer is responsible for covering, penalties and enforcement jurisdictions. Applies the legislation to any civil action. Effective date is December 31, 2025.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/23/2025 3:03 PM

1/22 Added to LRR tracking

Last Action:
01/30/2025 
S - Referred to Committee - Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency - Senate Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency

SB1272 - Vapor products; regulation; directory
Sponsor: Sen. Kevin Payne (R)
Summary: Adds to the list of duties for the Arizona State Liquor Board (Board) that the Board shall coordinate and share information with the attorney general regarding investigations and violations of the alcohol laws of Arizona. Directs the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control (ADLLC) To establish and maintain a directory of vapor products and the manufacturers of vapor products, and to conduct inspections of vendors that sell vapor products and take enforcement action as needed and pursuant to state law. Directs the ADLLC to Maintain effective communication and coordination with various state agencies and departments, and lists those agencies and departments. Adds that the ADLLC May examine the books, records, and papers of a retailer, distributor or wholesaler of vapor products. Directs the ADLLC to investigate infractions of alcohol and vapor products laws, and to implement enforcement actions, including penalties, against those who violate state law. Adds Individuals that manufacture or sell vapor products to the list of those who are prohibited from serving the Board or ADLLC if they have a financial interest that is licensed to sell vapor products in Arizona.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/24/2025 9:32 AM

1/24 Added to LRR tracking

Last Action:
01/28/2025 
S - Senate 2nd Read

SB1351 - Gift cards; theft; forgery
Sponsor: Sen. David Gowan (R)
Summary: Defines “gift card” (defined) and designates its theft as a Class 3 Felony.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/31/2025 6:18 PM

1/31 Added to LRR tracking

Last Action:
02/03/2025 

SB1357 - Department of housing; continuation.
Sponsor: Sen. Timothy "Tim" Dunn (R)
Summary: The statutory life of the Arizona Department of Housing is extended  to July 1, 2029. Retroactive to July 1, 2025.
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/31/2025 6:17 PM

1/31 Added to PA tracking (house mirror bill)

Last Action:
02/03/2025 

SB1382 - Business relocation; notice; penalty
Sponsor: Sen. Rosanna Gabaldón (D)
Summary: Requires an employer that intends to relocate from Arizona to another state, or to a foreign country, to notify the Arizona Department of Economic Security (ADES) of that intention at least 120 days before the relocation. Stipulates that an employer that violates this legislation is subject to a civil penalty of up to $10,000 for each day of the violation unless the penalty is waived. Requires the ADES to compile a semiannual list of all employers to relocate from Arizona to another state, or a foreign country and requires the list sent to all Arizona agencies. Lists requirements and penalties for those employers that appear on the list. Requires that each state agency ensure that all work performed by an employer that relates to state business is conducted entirely within Arizona. Prohibits an Arizona contractor performing state work from hiring an individual to perform that work outside of Arizona. Requires that any Arizona contractor that currently performs work outside of Arizona must comply with this legislation by November 1, 2026, except that beginning November 1, 2025, all new employees hired by an Arizona contractor shall be employed within Arizona. Stipulates that this legislation does not allow the withholding or denial of payments, compensation, or benefits, under any other law to workers who are employed by employers that relocate to another state or a foreign country. Effective date is October 31, 2025. This act is entitled the “State Investment Accountability Act.”
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/31/2025 6:16 PM

1/31 Added to LRR tracking

Last Action:
02/04/2025 

SB1445 - Accreditation standards; vaping-related entities
Sponsor: Sen. Janae Shamp (R)
Summary: Requires any person who wishes to accredit manufacturers, distributors, or retailers, pursuant to this legislation, to apply to the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) for a permit as prescribed in this legislation. Requires the ADHS to grant or deny a completed permit application within sixty days after receiving the application and to approve a permit application if the ADHS determines that all the requirements under this legislation have been met. Requires the ADHS to notify individuals whose application is denied and the reasons for the denial. Requires the notification to inform the applicant that they may reapply within 30 days after the date of the denial. Prohibits the ADHS from charging an application fee for a reapplication under this legislation. Outlines information that must be on the ADHS-approved application. Outlines steps a permittee must take, and requires retailers to undergo periodic reviews to ensure adherence to standards and regulations. Allows a permittee to charge fees for accreditation services. Define accreditation standards. Creates the Vapor Products Compliance Fund to be administered by the ADHS, and stipulates that monies in the fund are subject to legislative appropriation. Permits ADHS to use the monies in the fund for the enforcement of this article and requires ADHS to adopt rules as needed to ensure the implementation of this legislation. Entitles this legislation the “Youth Protection and Marketing Integrity for Vapor Products Act.”
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/31/2025 6:13 PM

1/31 Added to LRR tracking

Last Action:
02/04/2025 
S - Referred to Committee - Rules - Senate Rules

SB1463 - Initiatives; existing laws; impact statement
Sponsor: Sen. J.D. Mesnard (R)
Summary: Adds to the verbiage that must be included in a similar iteration, if not exactly, on a form or petition for a law or amendment to the Arizona Constitution, county legislative measure, city or town ordinance, or amendment to a city or town charter
Comment:
Staff 2
  01/31/2025 6:11 PM

1/31 Added to LRR tracking

Last Action:
02/04/2025 
S - Referred to Committee - Rules - Senate Rules