2026 MARICOPA COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT REPORT FOR ARS 41-1494.PDF

Maricopa County Library District Compliance Report with A.R.S. § 41-1494 
June 24, 2026 
 
 
A.R.S. § 41-1494 AND 11-661(D) 
In 2021, the Arizona Legislature approved HB 2906, which became effective in September 2021. 
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 following reviews were conducted to ensure compliance with A.R.S. § 41-1494: 
1. Human Resources reviewed its catalog of training classes offered from May 1, 2025, to 
May 1, 2026. 
2. The Library District reviewed its training classes offered and funding spent on training 
from May 1, 2025, to May 1, 2026. 
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS 
To the best of the County’s knowledge, all classes and training offered and funding spent on 
training complied with A.R.S. § 41-1494.