League Bulletin Issue 10 2026

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Legislative Bulletin: Issue 10 – March 23, 2026
  Legislative Update:  
Welcome to the eleventh week of the legislative session. A total of 2,121
legislative measures have been introduced. To date, the legislature has passed
20 bills, five of which were signed by the Governor and 15 of which were vetoed.
This Friday marks the deadline for bills to be heard in committees in their
opposite chamber of origin.  
Cody Reim Appointed to Fill LD 3 Vacancy 
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors appointed Cody Reim to fill the
legislative vacancy in Legislative District 3, replacing former Rep. Joseph
Chaplik who resigned to focus on his congressional campaign. Reim will serve
the remainder of the term representing a district that includes Carefree, Cave
Creek, Fountain Hills, Scottsdale, and portions of Phoenix.  
 
Reim, a Rio Verde Foothills resident and small business owner, was sworn in
shortly after the board’s unanimous vote and will serve the remainder of the
term. He previously ran for a seat on the Cave Creek Unified School District
governing board and has been active in local community issues, particularly

during the 2023 Rio Verde Foothills water crisis, where he helped organize
residents and advocate for long-term water solutions at the state level.
 
 
Cesar Chavez Allegations Spark Changes  
 
Recent allegations related to the conduct of the late labor leader Cesar Chavez
have prompted renewed scrutiny of his legacy, leading to a series of actions and
proposals across Arizona and nationally. Some events commemorating Cesar
Chavez Day (recognized on March 31) have been canceled or renamed, and
several local governments are reportedly considering the renaming of parks,
streets, or facilities that had been previously named in his honor.  
 
At the state level, legislative leadership has issued statements condemning the
alleged conduct, and lawmakers are exploring proposals to repeal or revise the
state holiday recognizing him. The Senate Regulatory Affairs & Government
Efficiency’s Wednesday agenda notes a strike-everything amendment to HB
2072 titled “state holiday; repeal.” 
Upcoming Hearings
HB 2793: annexation of territory; procedures (Carbone) 
Senate Committee on Federalism and Family Law 
 
Authorizes a city or town to waive the 30-day waiting period and public hearing
and to complete annexation immediately by ordinance when the annexation
consists of 100 percent of the property owned by the initiating property owner.
Additionally allows a city or town to publish annexation hearing notices
electronically in a newspaper of general circulation's electronic edition, and to
reduce posting requirements for a proposed annexation consisting of a single
parcel of not more than 160 acres. 
 
Position: SUPPORT 
Hearing: March 23, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. in SHR 2
 
HB 2118: mobile food vendors; licensure (Carter N) 
Senate Committee on Government   
 
Prohibits municipalities from requiring a mobile food vendor to obtain a local
regulatory permit or license. Eliminates authority for municipalities and counties
to require separate local licensure of mobile food vendors based on background
checks, identification or fingerprinting of the owner. 
 
Position: OPPOSE 
Hearing: March 25, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. in SHR 1
 
HB 2460: business property; theft; penalties; prohibition
(Kupper) 
Senate Committee on Government

Prohibits municipalities and counties from adopting or enforcing ordinances that
penalize a business for the theft of the business’s "movable property" (defined).
Prohibits fines, fees, cost recovery requirements and compliance mandates
imposed on a business when the underlying conduct results from theft of the
business’s movable property. Establishes statewide preemption over local
regulation of penalties related to theft of a business’s movable property. This is
aimed at preempting shopping cart ordinances enacted by cities and towns to
address blight and hazards in the right-of-way.  
Position: OPPOSE 
Hearing: March 25, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. in SHR 1
SB 1167: cities; towns; counties; posting; website (Angius) 
House Committee on Government  
 
Allows municipalities and counties to satisfy statutory requirements for
advertising, publishing, or printing notices by posting them on the entity’s official
website. Requires the website to include a public notices link on the homepage
that organizes all required notices by category. Exempts notices of proposed city
or town charters from the website-only posting option.  
Position: SUPPORT
Hearing: March 25, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in HHR 5
HCR 2004: photo enforcement systems; prohibition. (Martinez) 
Senate Committee on Judiciary & Elections 
 
Prohibits state agencies and local authorities from using photo enforcement
systems to identify violations of speed limits or traffic control devices unless, by
December 31, 2026, the agency or authority has a signed contract to operate a
photo enforcement system. Requires local authorities with such contracts to
seek voter approval at the next general election, requires photo enforcement
system operation to cease within 90 days if the voters fail toapprove the
operation, and allows the local authority to continue operation for ten years if
approved by the voters. Repeals statutes authorizing and regulating photo
enforcement systems. If passed by the Legislature, this legislation will be
submitted to the voters at the 2026 general election. 
Position: NEUTRAL 
Hearing: March 25, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. in SHR 2
SCR 1027: general election day; all offices (Mesnard) 
House Committee on Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections 
 
Proposes a constitutional amendment to require that general elections for all
city, town, and school district offices, be held on the first Tuesday after the first
Monday in November of even numbered years. If passed by the Legislature, this
legislation will be submitted to the voters at the 2026 general election. 
Position: OPPOSE 
Hearing: March 25, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in HHR 4

Session Deadlines
Every session has deadlines pertaining to bill submissions and hearings.
These are established by Senate and House rule and are subject to
change. This year’s schedule is as follows: 
 
March 
Friday 3/27:  Last day for consideration of bills in opposite chamber 
 
April
Friday 4/17: Last day for consideration of bills in conference committee 
Tuesday 4/21: 100th Day of Session 
 
Legislative Staff
You may contact our legislative division by phone at (602) 258-5786 or by e-
mail using the following information: 
 
Tom Savage, Legislative Director: tsavage@azleague.org  
Marshall Pimentel, Senior Legislative Associate: mpimentel@azleague.org  
Megan Didur, Legislative Associate: mdidur@azleague.org 
Nicholas Medel, Legislative Intern: nmedel@azleague.org  
  
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