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2023 Legislative Updates | Jun 30

Date postedJune 30, 2023

Dear AMA Member:

Day 173: In the House and Senate, 1672 bills have been introduced, with 110 memorials and resolutions also introduced. As of now, 345 bills have been transmitted to the Governor, 143 bills have been vetoed, and 202 bills have been signed by the Governor. As we mentioned last week the legislature has adjourned until July 31st. Between now and July 31st the Senate will continue to hear agency director nominations and negotiation will continue on the Maricopa County Transportation Tax (Prop 400).  We will not send Friday reports unless there is relevant news.  

Governor Hobbs Announced Members of Governor’s Interagency and Community Council on Homelessness and Housing 
On Monday (6/26), Governor Hobbs announced members of the Governor’s Interagency and Community Council on Homelessness and Housing. The Council is co-chaired by Angie Rodgers, Director of the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES), and Joan Serviss, Director of the Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH). Click here to see all members included. 

Governor Hobbs Now Vetoes 143 bills. 
Below are the new bills that Governor Hobbs has vetoed.  Click here to search bill numbers and bill details.

SB1030 Sexually explicit performances; regulation (Kern)
SB1028 Adult cabaret performances; prohibited locations (Kern) 
SB1095 Early Ballot envelope; notice (Carroll) 
SB1106 Social media platforms; standards; notification (Rogers) 
SB1095 Early ballot envelope; notice (Carroll) 
SB1151 Community property; spousal maintenance; documentation (Kern) 
SB1175 Registrations; observers; counting procedures; verification (Kavanagh)
SB1246 Election; transportation tax; Maricopa County (Farnsworth) 
SB1332 Cast vote record; public records (Shamp)
SB1658 Critical infrastructure; prohibited agreements (Rogers) 
SB1598 Federal candidates; observers; elections (Mesnard) 
SB1596 Polling places; office spaces; appropriation (Mesnard) 
SB1595 Early ballots; identification; tabulation (Mesnard) 
SB1588 Criminal justice data collection; system (Kavanagh) 
SB1583 Internet sex offender website; offenses (Kerr) 
SB1471 Ballot tabulation; hand count comparison (Kavanagh) 
SB1435 Attorney licensing; supreme court (Wadsack) 
SB1410 School districts; parent complaints; reporting (Wadsack) 
SB1408 Eletronic applications; human smuggling (Wadsack) 
SB1026 State monies; drag shows; minors (Kavanagh) 
HB2210 School board members; access (Wilmeth) 
HB2504 STO scholarships; foster care students (Parker) 
SB1698 Unlawful exposure; minors; sentencing; reporting (Wadsack)
SB1611 Public entities; contracts; prohibition (Kern) 
SB1500 Government investments; fiduciaries; pecuniary benefit (Carroll) 
SB1391 Department of environmental quality; counsel (Kerr) 
HB2722 Elections; option; full hand court (Griffin) 
HB2623 Unclaimed property; information; registration (Biaiucci) 
HB2618 Decommissioning; solar and wind; standards (Griffin) 
HB2802 Fentanyl sales; manufacture; sentencing; testing (Gress) 

Have a great weekend!

Thank you,

Courtney LeVinus
President/CEO
Arizona Multihousing Association
clevinus@azmulthousing.org 

Jake Hinman
Government Affairs Consultant
Capitol Consulting, LLC
jake@azcapitolconsulting.com  

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SB1117 (Housing, infrastrucuture, regulation; adminstration) Municipal platting; technical correction Kaiser
 
Summary: Minor change in Title 9 (Cities and Towns) related to municipal platting. Apparent striker bus.
AMA Position: Support
Status: 

  • 1/18/23 Introduced 
  • 1/19/23 Referred to Senate Rules
  • 1/23/23 Second Reading 
  • 2/7/23 Referred to Senate Commerce  
  • 2/8/23 Passed Senate Commerce as Amended 
  • 2/13/23 Passed Senate Rules 
  • 3/13/23 Passed as Amended COW 
  • 3/14/23 Passed Motion to Reconsider Third Reading 

HB2019 (Licensing; permitting; criteria; clarity) Grantham
 
Summary: If a county or municipality requires a license or permit for any constitutionally protected activity or any activity that changes the use, appearance, or density of a structure or land, the county or municipality is required to state in clear and unambiguous language the criteria for granting the license or permit. Counties and municipalities are required to grant or deny an application for such a license or permit within 30 days. Some exceptions. 
AMA Position: Support
Status: 

  • 1/9/23 Introduced 
  • 1/11/23 First Reading 
  • 1/11/23 Referred House Commerce
  • 1/11/23 Referred House Rules 
  • 1//17/23 Second Reading 
  • 1/31/23 Passed House Commerce
  • 2/13/23 Passed House Rules 
  • 2/14/23 Caucus & Floor 
  • 2/27/23 Passed as Amended in COW
  • 2/27/23 Passed Third Reading 
  • 2/27/23 Transmit to Senate 
  • 3/6/23 Referred to Senate Government 
  • 3/6/23 Referred to Senate Rules 
  • 3/15/23 Passed Senate Government 
  • 3/20/23 Passes Senate Rules 
  • 4/4/23 Passed Senate Third Reading 
  • 4/4/24 Transmitted to the House 
  • 4/13/23 Passed House Final Reading
  • 4/13/23 Transmitted to the Governor 
  • 4/18/23 Governor Signed 

SB1103 (Administrative review; approvals; developments) Petersen
AMA Position: 
Status: Support

  • 1/18/23 Introduced 
  • 1/19/23 First Reading
  • 1/19/23 Referred Senate Rules 
  • 1/19/23 Referred Senate Government 
  • 1/23/23 Second Reading
  • 1/26/23 Passed Senate Government as amended 
  •  2/6/23 Caucus 
  • 2/7/23 Passed Senate Rules 
  • 2/14/23 Passed Third Reading 
  • 2/14/23 Transmitted to the House 
  • 2/21/23 Passed House Rules 
  • 2/27/23 Transmit to Senate
  • 3/1/23 Passed Senate Concurrence 
  • 3/1/23 Passed Senate Final Reading 
  • 3/1/23 Transmitted to the Governor
  • 3/3/23 Governor Signed 

HB2067 (Residential leases; municipal tax exemption) Carter 

Summary: Beginning January 1, 2024, municipalities and other taxing jurisdictions are prohibited from levying a transaction privilege, sales, use, or other similar tax or fee on the business of renting or leasing real property for residential purposes.
AMA Position: Neutral 
Status: 

  • 1/11/23 Introduced
  • 1/17/23 Referred to  House Ways & Means
  • 1/17/23 Referred to House Rules
  • 11/17/23 First Reading 
  • 1/18/23 Second Reading 
  • 2/1/23 Passed House Ways & Means 
  • 2/13/23 Passed House Rules 
  • 2/14/23 Passed COW as amended
  • 2/14/23 House Minority Caucus 

HB2083 (Landlord; tenant; fee disclosure; waiver) Ortiz

Summary: Landlords are prohibited from charging a late fee if rent is paid in full within five days after the due date.
AMA Position: Opposition
Status: 

  • 1/11/23 Introduced
  • 1/23/23 First Reading 
  • 1/23/23 Referred to House Municipal Oversight & Elections 
  • 1/23/23 Referred to House Commerce 
  • 1/23/23 Referred to House Rules 
  • 1/24/23 Second Reading 
  • Bill died

HB2084 (Landlord tenant; housing assistance; waiver) Ortiz

Summary: A landlord's acceptance of a housing assistance payment constitutes an acceptance of a partial payment of rent and a waiver of the landlord's right to terminate the rental agreement for failure to pay rent for the rental period covered by the partial payment.
AMA Position: Opposition
Status: 

  • 1/11/23 Introduced 
  • 1/23/23 First Reading
  • 1/23/23 Referred to House Municipal Oversight & Elections 
  • 1/23/23 Referred to House Commerce 
  • 1/23/23 Referred to House Rules
  • 1/23/23 Second Reading
  • Bill died

HB2085 (Rental housing; income source discrimination) Ortiz

Summary: A landlord is prohibited from using the "source of income" (defined) of an otherwise eligible prospective or current tenant to take any of a list of actions, including refusing to rent, eviction, or in any other manner denying a rental unit. 
AMA Position: Opposition
Status: 

  • 1/11/23 Introduced 
  • 1/23/23 Referred to House Commerce 
  • 1/23/23 Referred to House Government
  • 1/23/23 Referred to House Rules 
  • 1/23/23 Referred to House Municipal Oversight & Elections
  • 1/24/23 Second Reading 
  • Bill died

HB2086 (Rent regulation; state preemption) Ortiz

Summary: Repeals statutes that prohibit municipalities from regulating rent or imposing rent controls.
AMA Position: Opposition
Status: 

  • 1/11/23 Introduced 
  • 1/23/23 First Reading 
  • 1/23/23 Referred to House Municipal Oversight & Elections 
  • 1/23/23 Referred to House Rules 
  • 1/24/23 Second Reading 
  • Bill died

HB2161 (Rent increase; limitation; substantial remodel) Schwiebert

Summary: A landlord, in a 12-month period, is prohibited from increasing the rent for a dwelling unit more than five percent plus the percentage change in the cost of living or ten percent, whichever is less. 
AMA Position: Opposition
Status: 

  • 1/12/23 Introduced 
  • 1/23/23 Referred to House Regulatory Affairs 
  • 1/23/23 Referred to House Commerce 
  • 1/23/23 Referred to House Rules 
  • 1/24/23 Second Reading 
  • 1/26/23 held 
  • Bill died

HB2359 (Landlord tenant; rent increase; limitation) Ortiz

Summary: The maximum amount of a permissible rent increase for a tenant is the lesser of either 10 percent of the lowest rental rate charged during the 12 months immediately preceding the date on which the rental increase takes effect or 5 percent of the lowest rental rate charged during the 12 months plus the rate of inflation as determined by the gross domestic product price deflator index published by the U.S. Department of Commerce.
AMA Position: Opposition
Status: 

  • 1/12/23 Introduced 
  • 1/12/23 First Reading 
  • 1/25/23 Referred to House Commerce 
  • 1/25/23 Referred to House Rules 
  • 1/26/23 Second Reading 
  • Bill died

HB2363 (Landlord tenant; evictions for cause) Sun

Summary: For any termination for removal from the rental market or the landlord or a family member to reside in the property, the landlord is required to waive one month of the tenant's rent or provide to the tenant one month's rent as relocation assistance.
AMA Position: Opposition
Status: 

  • 1/12/23 Introduced 
  • 1/25/23 First Reading 
  • 1/25/23 Referred to House Commerce 
  • 1/25/25 Referred to House Rules 
  • 1/26/23 Second Reading 
  • Bill died

HB2366 (Landlord tenant; evictions assistance) Sun

Summary: Appropriates $290 million from the general fund in FY2023-24 to the Department of Economic Security (DES) to distribute for rental assistance. DES is required to allocate at least $10 million of that amount for rental assistance to persons who are at least 65 years of age.
AMA Position: Opposition
Status: 

  • 1/12/23 Introduced 
  • 1/25/233 First Reading 
  • 1/25/2 Referred to House Commerce 
  • 1/25/23 Referred to House Appropriations 
  • 1/25/23 Referred to House Rules 
  • 1/26/23 Second Reading 
  • Bill died

HB2390 (Local planning; residential housing; repeal) Hernandez

Summary: Repeals statute that prohibits counties and municipalities from adopting a land use regulation or general or specific plan provision, or imposing as a condition for approving a building or use permit a requirement or fee.
AMA Position: Opposition
Status: 

  • 1/12/23 Introduced
  • 1/25/23 First Reading 
  • 1/25/23 Referred to House Rules
  • 1/25/23 Referred to House Government 
  • 1/26/23 Second Reading
  • Bill died

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