Arizona State Senate — Minutes of Committee on Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency (February 11, 2026)

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Minutes of the Arizona State Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency for the meeting of February 11, 2026 at 9:00 A.M. in Room SHR 109, with Senator Shawnna Bolick as Chairman and Senator Frank Carroll as Vice-Chairman. Chairman Bolick called the meeting to order at 9:06 a.m., and the minutes record adjournment at 12:29 p.m. The executive nomination of Troy L. Campbell as Member, State Liquor Board, shows a CONFIRMATION recommendation, with a motion CARRIED by a roll call vote of 6-0-1. The disposition list shows SB 1108 DPA, SB 1479 DP and SB 1665 DPA, among other bills.

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ARIZONA STATE SENATE
57TH LEGISLATURE
SECOND REGULAR SESSION

MINUTES OF COMMITTEE ON
REGULATORY AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY

DATE: February 11, 2026 TIME: 9:00 A.M. ROOM: SHR 109

CHAIRMAN: Senator Shawnna Bolick VICE-CHAIRMAN: Senator Frank Carroll

ANALYST: Jason Theodorou

ATTENDANCE BILLS

Committee Members Pr Ab Ex Bill Number Disposition
Senator Epstein X SB 1108 DPA
Senator Fernandez X SB 1205 DPA
Senator Leach X SB 1241 DPA
Senator Ortiz X SB 1286 HELD
Senator Payne X SB 1366 DPA/SE
Senator Carroll, Vice-chairman X SB 1431 DP
Senator Bolick, Chairman X SB 1473 DPA
SB 1477 DPA
SB 1478 DPA
SB 1479 DP
SB 1492 HELD
SB 1517 DPA
SB 1563 DP
SB 1586 DP
SB 1665 DPA
SB 1671 DPA

EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS

Name Position Recommendation
Troy L. Campbell Member, State Liquor Board CONFIRMATION

Members of the public may access a livestream of the meeting here:
https://www.azleg.gov/videoplayer/?clientID=6361162879&eventID=2026021064
Chairman Bolick called the meeting to order at 9:06 a.m. and attendance was noted.

EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS

State Liquor Board

Hayden Darst, Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency Committee Research Intern, gave
an overview of the State Liquor Board.

Troy L. Campbell, gave an overview of his resume.

Senator Carroll moved that the Senate Regulatory Affairs and Government
Efficiency Committee recommend to the full Senate the confirmation of
Troy L. Campbell to the State Liquor Board. The motion CARRIED with a roll call
vote of 6-0-1 (Attachment 1).

CONSIDERATION OF BILLS

SB 1478 – liquor; policies; procedures – DO PASS AMENDED

Jason Theodorou, Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency Committee Research Analyst,
explained SB 1478 and the 52-page Bolick amendment to SB 1478 dated 02/10/2026 at 7:54 a.m.
(Attachment A).

Steve Barclay, Beer and Wine Distributors of Arizona, testified in support of SB 1478 and answered
questions posed by the Committee.

Maleah Traynor, Legislative Intern, Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control, testified
as neutral on SB 1478.

Senator Carroll moved that SB 1478 receive a DO PASS recommendation.

Senator Carroll moved the 52-page Bolick amendment to SB 1478 dated 02/10/2026
at 7:54 a.m. (Attachment A) be ADOPTED. The motion CARRIED by voice vote.

Senator Carroll moved that SB 1478 as AMENDED receive a DO PASS
recommendation. The motion CARRIED with a roll call vote of 7-0-0 (Attachment 2).

SB 1108 – cash transactions; mandatory rounding method – DO PASS AMENDED

Hayden Darst, Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency Committee Research Intern,
explained SB 1108 and the 2-page Leach amendment to SB 1108 dated 02/10/2026 at 12:47 p.m.
(Attachment B).

Senator Kavanagh, bill sponsor, further explained SB 1108 and answered questions posed by the
Committee.

Mackenzie Shane, Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of SB 1108.

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Senator Carroll moved that SB 1108 receive a DO PASS recommendation.

Senator Carroll moved the 2-page Leach amendment to SB 1108 dated 02/10/2026
at 12:47 p.m. (Attachment B) be ADOPTED. The motion CARRIED by voice vote.

Senator Carroll moved that SB 1108 as AMENDED receive a DO PASS
recommendation. The motion CARRIED with a roll call vote of 6-0-1 (Attachment 3).

SB 1205 – motor vehicle booting; fees; regulation – DO PASS AMENDED

Jason Theodorou, Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency Committee Research Analyst,
explained SB 1205 and the 3-page Bolick amendment to SB 1205 dated 02/10/2026 at 7:51 a.m. (Attachment C).

Steve Barclay, Premium Parking, Admiral Enforcement, testified in support of SB 1205 and
answered questions posed by the Committee.

Senator Kavanagh, bill sponsor, further explained SB 1205 and answered questions posed by the Committee.

Mr. Barclay answered questions posed by the Committee.

Senator Carroll moved that SB 1205 receive a DO PASS recommendation.

Senator Carroll moved the 3-page Bolick amendment to SB 1205 dated 02/10/2026
at 7:51 a.m. (Attachment C) be ADOPTED. The motion CARRIED by voice vote.

Senator Carroll moved that SB 1205 as AMENDED receive a DO PASS
recommendation. The motion CARRIED with a roll call vote of 7-0-0 (Attachment 4).

Senator Epstein explained her vote.

SB 1241 – municipalities; counties; private permitting providers – DO PASS AMENDED

Nicholas Gustoff, Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency Committee Research Assistant Analyst,
explained SB 1241 and the 5-page Payne amendment to SB 1241 dated 02/10/2026 at 1:04 p.m.
(Attachment D).

Jason Theodorou, Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency Committee Research Analyst,
answered questions posed by the Committee.

Laura Magnus, Freedom to Fix Coalition, Permit Power, testified in support of SB 1241 and
answered questions posed by the Committee.

Nick Ponder, League of Arizona Cities and Towns, testified in opposition to SB 1241 and answered
questions posed by the Committee.

Trevor Laky, Arizona Chapter, American Institute of Architects, testified in support of SB 1241 and
answered questions posed by the Committee.

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Jacob Emnett, County Supervisors Association of Arizona, testified in opposition to SB 1241 and
answered questions posed by the Committee.

Tom Farley, Arizona Association of Realtors, testified in support of SB 1241 and the Payne
amendment. Mr. Farley answered questions posed by the Committee.

Glenn Farley, Director of Policy and Research, Common Sense Institute, answered questions
posed by the Committee.

Mr. Tom Farley answered additional questions posed by the Committee.

Senator Carroll moved that SB 1241 receive a DO PASS recommendation.

Senator Carroll moved the 5-page Payne amendment to SB 1241 dated 02/10/2026
at 1:04 p.m. (Attachment D) be ADOPTED. The motion CARRIED by voice vote.

Senator Carroll moved that SB 1241 as AMENDED receive a DO PASS
recommendation. The motion CARRIED with a roll call vote of 5-2-0 (Attachment 5).

Senators Epstein, Fernandez, Payne, Ortiz, Carroll and Bolick explained their votes.

SB 1366 – commercial buildings; telecommunications services – DO PASS AMENDED/STRIKE EVERYTHING

Hayden Darst, Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency Committee Research Intern,
explained the 2-page Carroll strike-everything amendment to SB 1366 dated 02/09/2026 at 1:31 p.m.
(Attachment E).

Senator Gowan, bill sponsor, further explained the strike-everything amendment.

Courtney Gilstrap LeVinus, Tow Operators Safety Council of Arizona, testified in support of the
strike-everything amendment.

Senator Carroll moved that SB 1366 receive a DO PASS recommendation.

Senator Carroll moved the 2-page Carroll strike-everything amendment to SB 1366
dated 02/09/2026 at 1:31 p.m. (Attachment E) be ADOPTED. The motion CARRIED
by voice vote.

Senator Carroll moved that SB 1366 as AMENDED receive a DO PASS
recommendation. The motion CARRIED with a roll call vote of 5-2-0 (Attachment 6).

Senators Epstein and Carroll explained their votes.

SB 1431 – municipalities; planned communities; design; prohibition – DO PASS

Jason Theodorou, Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency Committee Research Analyst,
explained SB 1431.

Senator Bolick, bill sponsor, further explained SB 1431.
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Jake Hinman, Arizona Neighborhood Project, testified in support of SB 1431 and answered
questions posed by the Committee.

The Committee offered comments.

Mr. Hinman offered additional testimony.

Nick Ponder, League of Arizona Cities and Towns, testified in opposition to SB 1431 and answered
questions posed by the Committee.

Dave Morris, Americans for Prosperity Arizona, testified in support of SB 1431.

Spencer Kamps, Home Builders Association of Central Arizona, testified in support of SB 1431
and answered questions posed by the Committee.

Senator Carroll moved that SB 1431 be returned with a DO PASS recommendation.
The motion CARRIED with a roll call vote of 6-0-1 (Attachment 7).

Senators Epstein, Carroll and Bolick explained their votes.

SB 1473 – assisted living homes; occupancy; zoning – DO PASS AMENDED

Jason Theodorou, Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency Committee Research Analyst,
explained SB 1473 and the 4-page Bolick amendment to SB 1473 dated 02/09/2026 at 6:24 p.m.
(Attachment F).

Elizabeth Goodman, Arizona Assisted Living Homes Association, testified in support of SB 1473.

Jennifer Wasserman, Arizona Assisted Living Homes Association, testified in support of SB 1473.

Jean Pederson, representing self, testified in support of SB 1473.

Nick Ponder, League of Arizona Cities and Towns, testified in opposition to SB 1473.

Senator Carroll moved that SB 1473 receive a DO PASS recommendation.

Senator Carroll moved the 4-page Bolick amendment to SB 1473 dated 02/09/2026
at 6:24 p.m. (Attachment F) be ADOPTED. The motion CARRIED by voice vote.

Senator Carroll moved that SB 1473 as AMENDED receive a DO PASS
recommendation. The motion CARRIED with a roll call vote of 6-0-1 (Attachment 8).

Senator Epstein explained her vote.

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SB 1477 – assisted living facilities; referral agents – DO PASS AMENDED

Hayden Darst, Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency Committee Research Intern,
explained SB 1477 and the 4-page Bolick amendment to SB 1477 dated 02/06/2026 at 4:55 p.m.
(Attachment G).

Michelle Ahlmer, Professional Association of Senior Referral Specialists, testified in support of
SB 1477 and the amendment.

Senator Carroll moved that SB 1477 receive a DO PASS recommendation.

Senator Carroll moved the 4-page Bolick amendment to SB 1477 dated 02/06/2026
at 4:55 p.m. (Attachment G) be ADOPTED. The motion CARRIED by voice vote.

Senator Carroll moved that SB 1477 as AMENDED receive a DO PASS
recommendation. The motion CARRIED with a roll call vote of 6-0-1 (Attachment 9).

SB 1517 – appropriation; barbering and cosmetology board – DO PASS AMENDED

Hayden Darst, Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency Committee Research Intern,
explained SB 1517 and the 14-line Bolick amendment to SB 1517 dated 02/10/2026 at 11:21 a.m.
(Attachment H).

Frank Migali, Arizona Barbering and Cosmetology Board, testified in support of SB 1517.

Senator Carroll moved that SB 1517 receive a DO PASS recommendation.

Senator Carroll moved the 14-line Bolick amendment to SB 1517 dated 02/10/2026
at 11:21 a.m. (Attachment H) be ADOPTED. The motion CARRIED by voice vote.

Senator Carroll moved that SB 1517 as AMENDED receive a DO PASS
recommendation. The motion CARRIED with a roll call vote of 6-0-1 (Attachment 10).

SB 1563 – barbering and cosmetology board; continuation – DO PASS

Hayden Darst, Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency Committee Research Intern,
explained SB 1563.

Frank Migali, Arizona Barbering and Cosmetology Board, testified in support of SB 1563.

Senator Carroll moved that SB 1563 be returned with a DO PASS recommendation.
The motion CARRIED with a roll call vote of 6-0-1 (Attachment 11).

SB 1586 – state agencies; guidance; website – DO PASS

Nicholas Gustoff, Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency Committee Research Assistant Analyst,
explained SB 1586.

Senator Bolick, bill sponsor, further explained SB 1586.
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David Morris, Americans for Prosperity Arizona, testified in support of SB 1586.

Alexis Monet Bacs, The Libre Initiative Arizona, testified in support of SB 1586.

Senator Carroll moved that SB 1586 be returned with a DO PASS recommendation.
The motion CARRIED with a roll call vote of 4-2-1 (Attachment 12).

Senator Epstein explained her vote.

SB 1671 – gaming; racing; boxing; conflict-of-interest continuation – DO PASS AMENDED

Hayden Darst, Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency Committee Research Intern,
explained SB 1671 and the 5-page Bolick amendment to SB 1671 dated 02/10/2026 at 11:35 a.m.
(Attachment I).

Senator Bolick, bill sponsor, further explained SB 1671.

Jessica Roza, Arizona Department of Gaming, testified in support of SB 1671.

Senator Carroll moved that SB 1671 receive a DO PASS recommendation.

Senator Carroll moved the 5-page Bolick amendment to SB 1671 dated 02/10/2026
at 11:35 a.m. (Attachment I) be ADOPTED. The motion CARRIED by voice vote.

Senator Carroll moved that SB 1671 as AMENDED receive a DO PASS
recommendation. The motion CARRIED with a roll call vote of 5-0-2 (Attachment 13).

SB 1665 – state agencies; hiring practices; appeals – DO PASS AMENDED

Nicholas Gustoff, Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency Committee Research Assistant Analyst,
explained SB 1665 and the 2-page Bolick amendment to SB 1665 dated 02/10/2026 at 7:57 a.m.
(Attachment J).

Senator Bolick, bill sponsor, further explained SB 1665 and the amendment.

Zachariah Tolliver, Director, Arizona Personnel Board, testified in support of SB 1665.

Tyler Lopez, Chief Legislative Liaison, Arizona Department of Administration, testified as neutral
on SB 1665.

Colleen Redmond, Administrative Assistant, Arizona State Personnel Board, testified in support
of SB 1665.

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Senator Carroll moved that SB 1665 receive a DO PASS recommendation.

Senator Carroll moved the 2-page Bolick amendment to SB 1665 dated 02/10/2026
at 7:57 a.m. (Attachment J) be ADOPTED. The motion CARRIED by voice vote.

Senator Carroll moved that SB 1665 as AMENDED receive a DO PASS
recommendation. The motion CARRIED with a roll call vote of 4-1-2 (Attachment 14).

SB 1479 – deeds; identification; forgery; notice; notaries – DO PASS

Jason Theodorou, Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency Committee Research Analyst,
explained SB 1479.

Senator Carroll, bill sponsor, further explained SB 1479.

Eddie Cook, Maricopa County Assessor, testified in support of SB 1479.

Debi Gotlieb, representing self, testified in support of SB 1479.

Don Carroll, Criminal Investigator, Arizona Attorney General's Office, testified in support of
SB 1479.

Senator Carroll offered comments.

Christian Curry, Maricopa County Assessor's Office, testified in support of SB 1479.

Senator Carroll moved that SB 1479 be returned with a DO PASS recommendation.
The motion CARRIED with a roll call vote of 5-0-2 (Attachment 15).

Attached is a list noting the individuals who registered their positions on the legislation (Attachment K).

Attached are the forms noting the individuals who submitted a Speaker slip on the legislation
(Attachment L).

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:29 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Jackson Cooper
Committee Secretary

(Audio recordings and attachments are on file in the Secretary of the Senate’s Office/Resource Center, Room 115. Audio
archives are available at http://www.azleg.gov)
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