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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
Bill Summary
AN ACT amending title 41, chapter 53, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 41-5304; amending title 43, chapter 10, article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 43-1015; amending title 43, chapter 11, article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 43-1112; amending title 43, chapter 17, article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 43-1712; relating to taxation of income.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new fund called the "community college apprenticeship and workforce development program fund" which will be managed by an unspecified "Office" and will receive money from a new employer surcharge. Starting in 2027, businesses operating in Arizona that employ 50 or more people will be required to pay a surcharge equal to one percent of their payroll taxes. This surcharge will apply to various business structures, including partnerships, limited liability companies, and S-corporations, with co-owners paying their proportional share. The collected surcharge revenue will be specifically tracked and deposited into the new fund, which is intended to support the development and administration of apprenticeship and workforce development programs at community colleges, with an application process for colleges to access these funds.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Education
Sponsors (23)
Mariana Sandoval (D)*,
Anna Abeytia (D),
Cesar Aguilar (D),
Lela Alston (D),
Lorena Austin (D),
Seth Blattman (D),
Janeen Connolly (D),
Lupe Contreras (D),
Patty Contreras (D),
Quantá Crews (D),
Mitzi Epstein (D),
Rosanna Gabaldón (D),
Brian Garcia (D),
Lauren Kuby (D),
Sarah Liguori (D),
Elda Luna-Nájera (D),
Aaron Márquez (D),
Chris Mathis (D),
Mae Peshlakai (D),
Stephanie Simacek (D),
Stephanie Stahl Hamilton (D),
Myron Tsosie (D),
Betty Villegas (D),
Last Action
House read second time (on 01/21/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84234 |
| BillText | https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2r/bills/hb2461p.htm |
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