2023 MARICOPA COUNTY REPORT FOR ARS 41-1494.PDF

Maricopa County Compliance Report with A.R.S. § 41-1494 
June 2023 
 
 
A.R.S. § 41-1494 AND 11-661(D) 
In 2021, the Arizona Legislature approved HB 2906, which became effective in September 2021. 
Among other things, HB 2906 enacted A.R.S. § 41-1494 and 11-661(D). A.R.S. § 41-1494(A) 
prohibits a city, town, county, or political subdivision of the state from requiring any employee to 
engage in training, orientation, or therapy that presents any form of blame or judgment on the 
basis of race, ethnicity, or sex. Further, A.R.S. § 41-1494(B) prohibits a city, town, county, or 
political subdivision of the state from using public monies for training, orientation, or therapy that 
presents any form of blame or judgment on the basis of race, ethnicity, or sex. § 11-661(D) 
requires that the Board of Supervisors demonstrate compliance with A.R.S. § 41-1494 in 
conjunction with the annual audit presentation required by A.R.S. § 11- 661(D). 
SUMMARY OF REVIEW 
The County conducted the following reviews to ensure compliance with A.R.S. § 41-1494: 
1. Human Resources reviewed its catalog of training classes offered from May 12, 2022 to 
May 12, 2023. 
2. Departments reviewed their training classes offered and funding spent on training from 
May 12, 2022 to May 12, 2023. 
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS 
To the best of the County’s knowledge, all classes and training offered and funding spent on 
training were in compliance with A.R.S. § 41-1494.