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Arizona 2026 Regular Session
05/19/2026 - Senate Natural Resources
Senate Natural Resources Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- I live in Scottsdale, Arizona. I was born in Douglas, Arizona. I've lived in Arizona all my life.
- I live in Scottsdale, Arizona. I was born in Douglas, Arizona. I've lived in Arizona all my life.
- Where I come from, which is Northeast Arizona, it's one of the largest districts in this state of Arizona
- My family has been ranching in Arizona for almost 150 years, so before Arizona was even a state.
- My family has been ranching in Arizona for almost 150 years, so before Arizona was even a state.
Summary:
The Senate Natural Resources Committee met to consider several board nominations, beginning with four nominees to the Arizona Game and Fish Commission Appointment Recommendation Board. Michael Cravens, Jared Lyman, Nathan Reese (who submitted a written statement and did not attend), and Richard Williams each described their backgrounds in wildlife management, ranching, public lands, or conservation, and emphasized balance, pragmatism, and public service in selecting commission candidates. Members asked about their experience, perspectives on candidate evaluation, and the role of the board. Each nominee was advanced to the full Senate by separate motions, all approved on 7-0 votes with one member not voting.
The committee then heard Darren Rasmussen’s nomination to the Arizona State Land Department Board of Appeals. Rasmussen discussed his long career in property appraisal at the private, county, and state levels, including work with county assessors and valuation training. Senators focused on his ability to bring transparency, statutory compliance, and consistency to state land appraisals and appeals. His nomination was also forwarded to the full Senate on a 7-0 vote with one not voting.
Next, the committee considered the Arizona Livestock Loss Board nominees, Stephen Clark and Randy Dahl. Clark, who chairs the board, explained the board’s process for compensating ranchers for wolf depredation and described the distinction between confirmed losses and “probables.” Senators asked about reimbursement procedures, the range of Mexican gray wolves, and whether wolves had attacked humans in Arizona; Clark said there had been no human attacks in the state and that livestock losses had been compensated. Dahl was unable to attend but submitted a statement citing his farming background and business and engineering experience. Both nominees were confirmed by 7-0 votes with one member not voting.
Finally, the committee heard from Carolyn Radajack and Stephanie Teske for the Arizona State Veterinary Medical Examining Board. Radajack highlighted her prior service on the board’s investigative committee and her experience with disciplinary rules, while Teske emphasized her background as a sixth-generation rancher, veterinary assistant, and agriculture regulator, with a focus on rural livestock care and access to veterinarians. Senators discussed rural veterinary shortages, telemedicine, and the changing structure of veterinary practice. Both nominees were advanced to the full Senate on 7-0 votes with one member not voting.
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- The Arizona Highway Patrol was instituted as a branch of the Arizona Highway Department.
- The Arizona delegation represents members across two collegiate chapters at Arizona State University
- Petersen, President of the Arizona State Senate; LD 14, Lela Alston, Arizona State Senator, LD 5; and
- In rural Arizona, I don't represent rural Arizona, but I think of myself, as many of us do, as representing
- all of Arizona.
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- The people of Arizona are angry.
- Please join me in extending a warm Arizona Senate welcome to AAUW Arizona.
- Please join me in extending a warm Arizona Senate welcome to AAU Arizona.
- We are honored to have Arizona Senate welcome to AAU Arizona.
- 22, Constitution of Arizona.
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- of more than 9,000 Arizona Army and Air National Guard personnel and the Arizona Division of Emergency
- He fostered the newly established Arizona State Partnership program between the Arizona National Guard
- I, Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, certify that this Arizona flag was flown over the Arizona State
- And so she hails from Lukachukai, Arizona, in the northern area of Arizona.
- Dated June 1, 2026, signed by Arizona State Senate President Warren Petersen, and Arizona State Senators
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- It affects rural Arizona hospitals.
- Small business in Arizona is the driver of Arizona businesses.
- The Office of Tourism, it's marketing for Arizona. It brings businesses to Arizona.
- So in the state of Arizona, it seems like this bill is a win for corporate Arizona.
- is good for the state of Arizona.
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- And so Arizona homes should be bought by Arizona families, not And so Arizona homes should be bought
- Senate Bill 1280, an act amending Section 17-2503, Arizona Revised Statutes, relating to the Arizona
- Senate Bill 1280, an act amending Section 17-253, Arizona Revised Statutes, submitting to the Arizona
- Senate Bill 1280, an act amending Section 17-253, Arizona Revised Statutes, submitting to the Arizona
- Senate Bill 1429, an act amending Section 41-1502, Arizona Revised Statutes, relating to the Arizona
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Transcript Highlights:
- It affects rural Arizona hospitals.
- Small business in Arizona is the driver of Arizona businesses.
- The Office of Tourism, it's marketing for Arizona. It brings businesses to Arizona.
- So in the state of Arizona, it seems like this bill is a win for corporate Arizona.
- And throughout the state of Arizona, who understands what is good for the state of Arizona.
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and several guest recognitions, including a student honored for a national Mandarin speech contest, a Ms. Black Arizona candidate, and a Madison Elementary School reusable-tray pilot program. The body also recognized interns and approved the prior journal. The chamber then moved through Committee of the Whole calendars and adopted committee reports recommending passage of a series of budget-related bills.
The main legislative business centered on the 2026-27 budget package and related omnibus measures, including appropriations, budget implementation, capital outlay, commerce, criminal justice, environment, health care, higher education, human services, K-12 education, state property, revenue/taxation, and transportation bills. Most of these measures were advanced with do-pass recommendations, with repeated debate focused on the tax omnibus and the overall budget’s policy choices. Supporters argued the package provided affordability, tax relief, conformity with federal tax changes, reduced government spending, and reforms to entitlement and other programs; opponents argued it favored corporations and wealthy taxpayers, cut health care, food assistance, housing, tourism, wildfire response, and education, and would forfeit federal matching funds.
Several members specifically criticized the failure to close the data center tax exemption and to raise sports betting taxes, while supporters defended those provisions as pro-business and pro-growth. There was also discussion of fund sweeps, including university research funds, housing trust funds, and other agency balances, with opponents saying the sweeps targeted encumbered or already-committed money. After debate, the Senate adopted Committee of the Whole reports and advanced the bills, and later took up House bills introduced and placed on third reading, with members explaining their votes on HB 4138, the General Appropriations Act, largely along party lines.
At the end of the session, the Senate processed messages from the House requesting the return of SB 1160 and SB 1786 for reconsideration, and the Senate requested the House return HB 2415 for reconsideration. The chamber also introduced and placed several House budget bills on third reading, including HB 4138 through HB 4153, continuing the budget process.
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Transcript Highlights:
- Karan Dikar is from Phoenix, Arizona, attended the University of Arizona, where she earned a bachelor's
- Activate 48, Agave Community Threads, Arizona AAPI for Equity, Arizona Alliance for Retired Americans
- , the Arizona Center for Empowerment, Arizona Faith Network, Arizona Families for Vaccines, Arizona Trail
- , Mountain Mamas, Northern Arizona Climate Change Alliance, Our Voice, Our Vote Arizona, Physicians for
- Arizona taxpayers.
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Transcript Highlights:
- Section 28-261 and 26-260, Arizona Revised Statutes, amending Title 26, Chapter 1, Article 7, Arizona
- Senate Bill 1192, an act amending Title 32, Arizona Revised Statutes, relating to the Arizona Medical
- Senate Bill 1713, an act amending Title 36, Chapter 29, Arizona Revised Statutes, relating to Arizona
- Here in Arizona, a 2022 survey done by the Center for the Future of Arizona and Gallup, a nonpartisan
- Arizona Space Commission.
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Transcript Highlights:
- of more than 9,000 Arizona Army and Air National Guard personnel and the Arizona Division of Emergency
- He fostered the newly established Arizona State Partnership program between the Arizona National Guard
- The Secretary of State, Adrian Fontes, certified that this Arizona flag was flown over the Arizona State
- And so she hails from Lucchakia, Arizona, in the northern area of Arizona.
- Dated June 1, 2026, signed Arizona State Senate President Warren Petersen, Arizona State Senators Priya
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a roll call, then approved the journal and spent much of the early session on personal privilege remarks, guest introductions, and proclamations. Recognitions included Arcadia High School’s 2026 state championship boys basketball team, the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, Diné College and Navajo sovereignty/Indigenous higher education, Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month, and Route 66’s centennial. The chamber also honored Senator Lela Alston for her long legislative career and retirement, with remarks from colleagues and a musical tribute after recess.
The Senate then moved into Committee of the Whole and considered three House bills. HB 2048, dealing with orders of protection and process service, was amended and recommended do pass. HB 2398, concerning watercraft insurance requirements and penalties, was amended after debate over a floor amendment exempting some infrequent boat rentals; the amendment was adopted over opposition from Senator Epstein, and the bill was recommended do pass as amended. HB 2611, relating to child welfare and group home safety, was amended with changes requiring DCS reporting and standards for group foster homes, and was also recommended do pass as amended.
On third reading, the Senate passed HB 2198, HB 2434, HB 2764, HB 2772, HB 2837, HB 2868, HB 2906, and HB 2996, with HB 2772 drawing a 17-9 vote after Senator Gonzales objected that it could affect emergency responders seeking driver’s licenses from patients. HB 2868 passed 25-1, HB 1668 passed 25-1, and the rest passed unanimously or near-unanimously. The Senate also concurred in House amendments to SB 1168, SB 1254, and SB 1668, then passed SB 1168 and SB 1254 on final reading and sent them to the Governor; SB 1668 also passed final reading and was sent to the Governor. The chamber then recessed.
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Transcript Highlights:
- I was born and raised in Douglas, Arizona, so I'm an Arizona native.
- I was born and raised in Douglas, Arizona, so I'm an Arizona native.
- Arizona has lost packing plants. Arizona has lost feeding capacity.
- We produce enough cattle, finish enough beef in Arizona that we can feed Arizona.
- We produce enough cattle, finish enough beef in Arizona that we can feed Arizona.
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- Arizona, in Arizona. Ma'am, you're not, you're not, you're not. You don't have the mic right now.
- , Progress Arizona, Worker Power, the Working Families Party, Corazon Arizona, the Arizona Education
- of the Arizona roller coaster.
- This Arizona budget is part of the Arizona roller coaster that I believe is heading to a crash.
- ASU drives our economy in Arizona.
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- Arizona Economy.
- Article 1, Arizona revised statutes by adding sections 36.2903.18 and 36.2903.19 relating to the Arizona
- to the Arizona Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants.
- . ...more worried about the health of the citizens of Arizona.
- to the Arizona Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants.
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Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/14/2026 - 31st Annual Indian Nations & Tribes Legislative Day
Transcript Highlights:
- We want this goal for all of Arizona.
- From the north to the south, from the east to the west, we are Arizona. We've been Arizona before.
- We are Arizona. We've been Arizona before Arizona was even named Arizona.
- It's the second-largest land reservation in Arizona.
- So not only gaming for tribes, gaming affects all of Arizona and the people that come to Arizona.
Summary:
The Arizona House and Senate held the joint protocol session for the 31st Annual Indian Nations and Tribes Legislative Day, opening with a tribal blessing, presentation of the colors, the national anthem, and the Pledge of Allegiance. House Speaker Steve Montenegro and Senate President Warren Petersen welcomed tribal leaders, elders, and guests, emphasizing the importance of government-to-government collaboration, tribal sovereignty, and the role of Arizona’s 22 federally recognized tribes in issues such as water, energy, infrastructure, public safety, and economic development.
The tribal address was delivered by Fort Mojave Chairman Timothy Williams, who focused heavily on Colorado River water rights, drought, climate change, and the need to include tribes in any future river management framework as current guidelines expire. He also discussed tribal economic development, education, public safety, border security, and the importance of protecting culture, language, land, and water. Thana Autumn Nation Chairman Verlin Jose similarly stressed unity, tribal sovereignty, border issues, water stewardship, and the economic impact of tribal gaming, arguing that tribes should be full partners in state and federal policy discussions and opposing a fixed border wall.
Dr. Laura Tohi of the Navajo Nation gave a poetry reading and spoke about her background, the importance of language and oral tradition, and her role as Arizona State Poet Laureate. Her poems centered on food, water, weaving, and homeland. The session concluded with closing remarks from legislative leaders thanking participants for their perspectives and contributions, and the joint protocol session was dissolved. No votes or formal legislative actions were taken.
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Transcript Highlights:
- The Arizona Society of Anesthesiologists has over 800 full-time physician members and The Arizona Society
- anesthesia care for Arizona patients.
- Loss Association of America, the Arizona Association of the Deaf, and the Arizona Deaf Blind Coalition
- ; Katie Sienko, Arizona Association of the Deaf; and Karen Tenon, Arizona Deaf Blind Coalition.
- State of Arizona legislative proclamation, proclaiming September 4th as Taekwondo Day in Arizona, whereas
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Transcript Highlights:
- That is corporations first, Arizona last. Data centers first, Arizona last.
- of Arizona, end quote.
- in the state of Arizona.
- in the state of Arizona.
- in the state of Arizona.
Summary:
The House convened, approved the journal, and spent much of the opening portion recognizing guests and interns from both parties, along with former lawmakers and a newly seated member, Representative Sylvia Allen. The chamber then took up House Concurrent Resolution 2065 honoring the late Alfredo Gutierrez. Members from both parties gave extended remarks about his life as a civil rights advocate, student activist, legislator, and mentor, and the resolution was unanimously adopted and transmitted to the Senate. Family members of Gutierrez were recognized in the gallery during the memorial tribute.
The House then moved into Committee of the Whole on the first budget-related measures. On House Bill 4138, the “feed bill”/budget operations measure, Democrats argued the budget favored corporations and data centers over seniors, health care, housing, universities, and vulnerable families, while Republicans defended it as a continuation of prior policy and said it preserved tax conformity and modest agency cuts. After debate and questions, the committee recommended the bill do pass and the House adopted that report, sending HB 4138 to engrossing.
The chamber next considered House Bill 4139, the amusement/gaming-related budget bill. Members debated whether it was essentially unchanged from last year’s budget language, with Republicans saying it was a continuation bill and that gaming-related provisions would support rural economies and tourism, while Democrats questioned the broader budget context and its effects on working families. The committee recommended HB 4139 do pass, and the House adopted that recommendation. The House then began debate on House Bill 4140, the state budget implementation bill, focusing on the budget stabilization fund and a proposed government efficiency initiative; discussion was still underway at the end of the transcript.
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Transcript Highlights:
- Arizona, in Arizona. Ma'am, you're not, you're not, you're not—you don't have the mic right now.
- of the Arizona roller coaster.
- Arizona Republicans will always. Arizona Republicans will always put hardworking Arizonans first.
- in 250 years, Arizona?
- Radichak Arizona State Veterinary Medical Examining Board Stephanie Lynn Teske, Arizona State.
Summary:
The meeting began with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance, and a guest introduction for Deputy Frank Sloop. The Senate then moved through multiple Committee of the Whole calendars, with most measures receiving do-pass recommendations after brief explanations and, in several cases, floor amendments. Topics included public records, capital outlay review, local government, taxation, state budget implementation, higher education appropriations, utility regulation, towing regulation, homeowners association disclosures, nursing board regulation, veteran services, criminal justice, human services, K-12 education, state property management, and the continuation of the Arizona State Board of Nursing.
Several bills were amended on the floor before receiving favorable recommendations. House Bill 2114 on motorcycle-related provisions was amended to require that at least one registered owner be legally licensed to operate a motorcycle in Arizona. House Bill 2397 on HOA/condominium disclosures was amended to change disclosure timing and fee rules and make other conforming changes. House Bill 2408 on nursing board regulatory action was amended to remove a clear-and-convincing-evidence burden in disciplinary matters and clarify complaint-sharing procedures. House Bill 2957 on driver’s license/handheld provisions, House Bill 2305 on towing regulation, and House Bill 2321 on DCS-related reporting also received amendments before do-pass recommendations.
The largest item was Senate Bill 1847, the 2026-2027 General Appropriations Act. Senators offered extensive floor amendments affecting agriculture, corrections, criminal justice, school safety, law enforcement equipment, vehicle theft task force funding, liquor licensing, and other budget items. During third reading and debate on the budget, Democratic senators praised negotiated gains such as funding for aging services, food assistance, civil legal aid, school meals, heat relief, and a three-year moratorium on new data center tax incentives, while criticizing border-related funding, ESA/voucher policy, and cuts to higher education and adult education. One member’s remarks were ruled dilatory after repeated off-topic comments, and the ruling of the chair was sustained by a 16-12 vote. The transcript ends with additional budget-related explanation of votes continuing after the budget’s third reading.
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Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/14/2026 - Senate Finance and House Ways & Means Joint Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- And I think that we here in Arizona should adopt and apply the Trump tax cuts to the Arizona tax code
- If we did that this year, no one in Arizona could file a proper Arizona tax return on time.
- It's good for Arizona families.
- Budgeting in the Arizona legislature should budget for services for Arizona.
- to Arizona families.
Summary:
The joint House Ways and Means and Senate Finance committees met to hear identical conformity bills, HB 2153 and SB 1106, which would align Arizona tax law with the federal Internal Revenue Code as of Jan. 1, 2026, including some retroactive provisions for tax year 2025. Staff explained that the bills would exclude three federal provisions: the higher federal SALT deduction, the new senior deduction as written in H.R. 1, and the deduction for interest on new car loans. They would instead include a $6,000 retirement-income deduction for taxpayers age 60 and older, a $6,000 Roth IRA contribution deduction, a higher dependent tax credit, and a deduction for child and dependent care expenses above the federal credit. JLBC estimated the package would reduce general fund income tax revenue by about $441.3 million in FY 2026. Members also discussed that the Department of Revenue’s forms had been issued assuming full conformity, and staff and supporters argued the bills were needed quickly to avoid confusion and amended returns during filing season.
Committee members and sponsors largely framed the bills as tax relief and a way to provide certainty for taxpayers and preparers. Supporters said the package would help families, seniors, and workers, and noted that the Arizona version was negotiated to keep the overall tax relief roughly comparable to full conformity while shifting benefits away from the SALT deduction and toward child credits, retirement income, and child care. The sponsors also criticized the governor’s executive action and urged prompt passage so taxpayers would know how to file. Opponents argued the bills would reduce state revenue, worsen the budget outlook, and disproportionately benefit higher-income taxpayers and corporations. Several witnesses and members also raised concerns about the child care deduction, the retirement-income deduction, and the business expensing provisions, while supporters responded that the bill was designed to help working families and encourage saving and investment.
Public testimony was mixed. The Arizona Society of Certified Public Accountants and the Arizona Free Enterprise Club supported the bills, emphasizing early conformity, filing certainty, and reduced confusion for taxpayers and software providers. Opponents included Save Our Schools Arizona, the Arizona Center for Economic Progress, Opportunity Arizona, and several individuals, who argued the package would deepen budget problems and favor the wealthy. One witness objected to a federal school-choice-related provision she said was being tied to the bill, though committee members said the measure before them was a tax conformity bill and not a school finance bill. The hearing included extended debate over the fiscal impact, the governor’s prior requests for some of the same tax changes, and whether taxpayers would need to file amended returns if the legislature later changed course. The transcript ends during testimony from NFIB, with no final committee vote or action shown in the excerpt.
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Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/12/2026 - Senate Floor Session - Opening Day Ceremony
Arizona Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- They're coming to Arizona, a great thing for Arizona.
- They're coming to Arizona, they're getting educated, and they're staying in Arizona.
- He has lived in Arizona since 1955.
- He just moved to Arizona, became an Arizona citizen just a little bit ago, September, I believe.
- He's the Adjutant General of Arizona and Director of the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military