Arizona Veteran Bills
All 21 Arizona Veteran bills and policies AZVLC tracks, grouped by outcome: 3 passed, 1 proposed, 17 did not pass. Open any bill for its summary, sponsor, status and a link to the official bill text.
Passed (3)
- Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption 2027 (HB 4168)Supporting factsArizona's new Veteran property tax program, beginning with tax year 2027 (payments due in October 2027), expands eligibility to disabled Veterans with ratings from 10% to 100%, removes income and home value limits, and provides a full property tax exemption for Veterans rated 100% service-connected or receiving TDIU. Veterans with lower disability ratings receive a proportional property tax reduction, and surviving spouses can continue to receive the benefit under qualifying conditions.
- Military Training Leave Protections (HB 2663)Ensures employees receive leaves of absence for military training without penalty.
- Veteran and Military Diversion Program (SB 1275)Establishes a diversion program for military members and Veterans in the criminal justice system, allowing judicial discretion for mandatory prison sentences.
Proposed (1)
- Veteran-Owned Business Data TrackingThe Problem Our state currently lacks accurate data on the economic impact, growth, and geographic distribution of Veteran-owned businesses. Because the state business registry does not capture this information, policymakers and economic development agencies cannot efficiently allocate resources, network opportunities, or support systems tailored to our local Veteran entrepreneurs. The Solution We propose a minor, low-cost administrative update to the state's online business portal. This initiative would add a voluntary, self-reporting checkbox for Veteran ownership during initial business formation and annual report filings. Why This Works Zero Bureaucracy: The system is purely voluntary and self-reported. The state will not require or audit verification paperwork (such as DD-214 forms), ensuring no new administrative or compliance burdens are placed on state agencies. Smart Data: This simple metric provides immediate, actionable statistical insights into Veteran-owned business trends, helping economic development groups better serve those who served our country. Cost-Effective: This change requires a minor IT update to the existing digital filing platform. It eliminates the need to create a new state agency, certification registry, or costly oversight program. Proven Success: Other states, including Texas and Missouri, successfully utilize self-reporting mechanisms to accurately map, understand, and champion their Veteran business communities.
Did not pass (17)
- Adaptive Sports License Plate (HB 2441)Creates special license plates supporting adaptive sports and recreation programs for Veterans.
- Bronze Star Medal License Plates (HB 2127)Creates special license plates for Bronze Star Medal recipients in Arizona.
- Free Hunting, Fishing Licenses for Veterans (SB 1155)Provides complimentary hunting and fishing licenses to Veterans through Arizona Game & Fish.
- Homeless Veteran Shelter Funding (HB 2620)Appropriates funding for shelter services for homeless Veterans in Arizona.
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Veterans (SB 1065)Appropriates funds for hyperbaric oxygen therapy treatment for Veterans in Arizona.
- Lifetime State Park Pass for Veterans (SB 1050)Provides Veterans with a lifetime state park pass in Arizona.
- Military Affairs Technical Corrections (HB 2619)Technical corrections to military affairs statutes in Arizona.
- Military Protective Order Enforcement (HB 2599)Requires law enforcement to recognize and enforce military protective orders in Arizona.
- Mobile Service Units for Veterans (HB 2603)Creates mobile service units to bring healthcare and benefits services directly to Veterans across Arizona.
- Tax Refund Donations to Veterans Groups (HB 2373)Allows income tax refund donations to Veterans' organizations in Arizona.
- Tuition Waiver, Disabled Veterans’ Children (HB 2240)Waives tuition for children of Veterans with disabilities at Arizona universities.
- Veteran Disability Property Tax Exemption (SB 1365)Provides property tax exemptions for Veterans with disabilities in Arizona.
- Veteran Housing and Reintegration Funding (HB 2607)Appropriates funds for Veteran housing and reintegration programs in Arizona.
- Veteran Scholarship Waivers and Counseling (HB 2618)Provides scholarship waivers and counseling benefits for Veterans in Arizona.
- Veteran State Park Fee Exemption (HB 2165)Exempts Veterans from state park fees in Arizona.
- Veterans Benefits Claims Protections (SB 1803)Addresses protections related to Veterans' benefits claims processes in Arizona.
- Veterans VA Claims Assistance Pilot (HB 2245)Establishes a pilot program to assist Veterans with filing VA claims in Arizona.
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