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The AZ Wallet Watch Bills

NOW: legislators; public records; fees; exemption

HB4056 (2026)

NOW: legislators; public records; fees; exemption

Vetoed by Gov. Hobbs

Bill Sponsor:

Rep. Teresa Martinez

Why It Matters?

Waste-stopper: Allows lawmakers to oversee agencies without paying records fees.

2026-2027; general appropriations act.

HB4138 (2026)

2026-2027; general appropriations act.

Vetoed by Gov. Hobbs

Bill Sponsor:

Rep. David Livingston

Why It Matters?

Cost cut: Cuts most state agency budgets by 5 percent.

2026-2027; revenue.

HB4151 (2026)

2026-2027; revenue.

Vetoed by Gov. Hobbs

Bill Sponsor:

Rep. David Livingston

Why It Matters?

Cost cut: Stops a cost shift by keeping cities paying for the tax computer.

2026-2027; taxation; omnibus.

HB4152 (2026)

2026-2027; taxation; omnibus.

Vetoed by Gov. Hobbs

Bill Sponsor:

Rep. David Livingston

Why It Matters?

Cost cut: Helps lower household costs with an earlier tax-cut package.

capital outlay; appropriations; 2026-2027

HB4156 (2026)

capital outlay; appropriations; 2026-2027

Became Law

Bill Sponsor:

Rep. David Livingston

Why It Matters?

Cost hike: Spends your money on corridor studies, sidewalks, and government buildings.

revenue; 2026-2027

HB4165 (2026)

revenue; 2026-2027

Became Law

Bill Sponsor:

Rep. David Livingston

Why It Matters?

Cost cut: Stops a cost shift by keeping cities paying for the tax computer.

taxation; omnibus; 2026-2027

HB4168 (2026)

taxation; omnibus; 2026-2027

Became Law

Bill Sponsor:

Rep. David Livingston

Why It Matters?

Cost cut: Cuts taxes on tips, overtime, and the standard deduction.

photo enforcement systems; prohibition

HCR2004 (2026)

photo enforcement systems; prohibition

Passed House

Bill Sponsor:

Rep. Teresa Martinez

Why It Matters?

Cost cut / waste-stopper: Stops new photo radar and makes existing cameras need voter approval.

SNAP; TANF; public welfare; verification

SB1002 (2026)

SNAP; TANF; public welfare; verification

Vetoed by Gov. Hobbs

Bill Sponsor:

Sen. John Kavanagh

Why It Matters?

Waste-stopper: Stops SNAP fraud by checking lottery, death, and tax records.

public employees; merit; hiring practices

SB1013 (2026)

public employees; merit; hiring practices

Vetoed by Gov. Hobbs

Bill Sponsor:

Sen. Janae Shamp

Why It Matters?

Get Ahead bill: Prevents government from hiring by race or sex instead of merit.

unemployment benefits; requirements; disqualifications; determinations

SB1036 (2026)

unemployment benefits; requirements; disqualifications; determinations

Vetoed by Gov. Hobbs

Bill Sponsor:

Sen. Mark Finchem

Why It Matters?

Waste-stopper: Stops unemployment fraud with database checks before paying claims.

property tax; exemption; virtual currency

SB1044 (2026)

property tax; exemption; virtual currency

Passed Senate

Bill Sponsor:

Sen. Wendy Rogers

Why It Matters?

Cost cut: Cuts property taxes by exempting virtual currency holdings.

blockchain technology; tax; fee; prohibition

SB1045 (2026)

blockchain technology; tax; fee; prohibition

Passed Senate

Bill Sponsor:

Sen. Wendy Rogers

Why It Matters?

Cost cut: Bans a tax or fee on blockchain technology.

concealed weapons permits; fees

SB1053 (2026)

concealed weapons permits; fees

Vetoed by Gov. Hobbs

Bill Sponsor:

Sen. Wendy Rogers

Why It Matters?

Cost cut: Cuts the concealed-carry permit fee for Arizona residents.

budget unit; vacant positions; reporting

SB1056 (2026)

budget unit; vacant positions; reporting

Vetoed by Gov. Hobbs

Bill Sponsor:

Sen. Mark Finchem

Why It Matters?

Waste-stopper: Stops leftover payroll waste by dropping jobs empty for months.

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