Arizona House of Representatives Committee on International Trade Report of Regular Meeting for February 4, 2026

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The report of the regular meeting of the Arizona House of Representatives Committee on International Trade held Wednesday, February 4, 2026, in the Fifty-seventh Legislature, Second Regular Session, chaired by Representative Rivero. The meeting convened at 9:11 A.M. and adjourned at 9:42 A.M. It included a presentation by the President & CEO of the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and action on HB2754, commerce authority; board of directors, which received a do-pass recommendation. Attachments include the agenda, a Request to Speak report, the attendance record, the chamber's DATOS ARIZONA 2025 handout with Hispanic market statistics by legislative district, a summary of HB 2754 and a roll call vote. The bill summary states HB 2754 adds two legislative committee chairpersons as non-voting ex officio board members and repeals a July 1, 2026 program termination.

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Convened 9:11 A.M.

Recessed
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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session

COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Report of Regular Meeting
Wednesday, February 4, 2026

House Hearing Room 1 -- 9:00 A.M.
RECEIVED
CHIEF CLERKS OFFICE

FEB 05 2026

Adjourned 9:42 A.M.

Members Present

Members Not Present

Representative Austin Representative Carbone
Representative Cavero Representative Hernandez
Representative Hendrix Representative Weninger
Representative Travers

Representative Wilmeth

Representative Pefia, Vice-Chairman

Representative Rivero, Chairman

Agenda

Original Agenda — Attachment 1

Request to Speak

Report — Attachment 2

Committee Attendance

Report — Attachment 3

Presentations
Name
Monica Villalobos

Committee Action
Bill Action
HB2754 DP

Organization Attachments (Handouts)
AZ Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 4

Vote Attachments

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Christie Kuhl, Committee Secretary
February 4, 2026

(Original attachments on file in the Office of the Chief Clerk; video archives available at http:/Avww.azleg.gov)

COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE
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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ad \ , 442am

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE

DATE Wednesday, February 4, 2026 ROOM HHRI TIME 9:00 A.M.

Members of the public may access a livestream of the meeting here:
https://www.azleg.gov/videoplayer/?clientID=636 1 162879&eventID=2026021019

Members:
Representative Austin Representative Hernandez C Representative Wilmeth
Representative Carbone Representative Travers Representative Pefia, Vice-Chairman
Representative Cavero Representative Weninger Representative Rivero, Chairman

Representative Hendrix

e Presentation: Hispanic Chamber of Commerce- Monica Villalobos, President & CEO, Arizona Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce

Bills Short Title Strike Everything Title

HB2754 ~—p “ commerce authority; board of directors
— (Rivero)

5+ 0-~2> SIT, RULES

RA
01/29/2026

People with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations such as interpreters, alternative formats, or
assistance with physical accessibility. If you require accommodations, please contact the Chief Clerk's Office at
(602) 926-3032 or through Arizona Relay Service 7-1-1.

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Attachment |
Information Registered on the Request to Speak System

House International Trade (2/4/2026)

HB2754, commerce authority; board of directors

Oppose:

Craig McDermott, representing self

All Comments:
Craig McDermott, Self: Giving the legislature control over an executive agency and removing the sunset provision
for that agency? Really? {| can already hear the peals of laughter from the 9th floor.

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ARIZONA STATE LEGISLATURE

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE RECORD

COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE
CHAIRMAN: Tony Rivero VICE-CHAIRMAN: _ Michele Pefia
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OVERVIEW: The document provides detailed statistics on the Hispanic population in the U.S. and Arizona, including demographics and trends.

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U.S. LABOR FORCE PARTICIPATION RATE
By Race/Ethnicity
(2023 Annual Averages)

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NATIVE HAWAIIAN AND OTHER PACIFIC ISLANDER | 66. 0%

Labor Force Two oR MoRE RACES [NI 65.3%
Participation ssn [65.0%

BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN | 63.1%

WHITE | 62.3%
AMERICAN INDIAN AND ALASKA NATIVE | 9, 2%

CITATION: Recreated by the Arizona Hispanic Cha mber of Commerce from Chart 1. Original analysis by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Labor Force Charactenstics by Race and Ethnicity, 2023 (December 2024),

GROWTH RATE U.S. BUSINESSES
By Race/Ethnicity (2018-2023)

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ARIZONA TOP GOODS

IMPORT PARTNERS (2024)

In Billions

MEXICO WES11.6
CHINA $5.4
TAIWAN 93.6
JAPAN 152.4

CITATION: Recreated by the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce from Chart “Arizona Trade & Economy Factsheet’, Original analysis by International Trade Administration, State Trade and Economy Factsheets.

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(EXPORTS AND IMPORTS) AND
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156,189

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Representative
Justin Wilmeth — District 2

* Hispanic Population — 58,564

¢ Employment by Sector
o Goods Producing — 22,784

o  Private- Service-Providing
Industries — 91,677

o Government—6,540

Sources:

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CHAMBER of COMMERCE : rts
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POPULATION EDUCATIONAL HOUSEHOLDS
ATTAINMENT eel
Total 248 ,886 ae a oo te
: cs otal Households 103 ,080-
Hispanic 59,012 23.7% Population 25 years and over 174,925
Non-Hispanic Less than 9th Grade 5,975 3.4% Median Household me R |
White, Non-Hispanic 149,310 60.0% 9th to 12th Grade, aieae nee Income (dollars) ; ab
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Black, Non-Hispanic 12,453 5.0% No Diploma Less than $10,000 4,274 4.1% Ei
. $10,000 to $14,999 2,177 2.1000
Native American, 2,355 0.9% High School Graduate 40,823 23.3% re
Non-Hispanic (includes equivalency) $15,000 to $24,999 5,891 5.7%
Asian, Non-Hispanic 13,473 5.4% $25,000 to $34,999 7,189 7.0%
Some College, No Degree 41,550 23.8% Te
Pacific Islander, 947 en $35,000 to 49,999
Non-Hispanic ; Associate Degree 18,267 10.4% $50,000 to $74,999
Other, Non-Hispanic 789 0.3% Bachelor's Degree 37,441 21.4% $75,000 to $99,999 a.
ibe More, $100,000 to $149,999 18,716 1

11,247 4.5% a
Graduate or 21,148 12.1% $150,000 to $199,999 © 8,705 8.4%
Professional Degree aw

Minority 99,576 40.0% $200,000 or more _ 10,304 10.0%

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Sources: MaricopaAssociation of Governments. https://geo.azmag.gov/maps/azdemo graphics/

DATOS ARIZONA 2025 @ THE STATE OF ARIZONA’S HISPANIC MARKET
Representative
Lorena Austin — District 9

° Hispanic Population — 89,649

¢ Employment by Sector
o Goods Producing — 10,966

o Private Service-Providing Industries-
70,826

o Government—11,983

ARIZONA HISPANIC
CHAMBER of COMMERCE
EST-1948

POPULATION

Total Population 237 ,829
Hispanic $5;174

Non-Hispanic

White, Non-Hispanic 118,966
Black, Non-Hispanic 12,102
Native American, 5,668
Non-Hispanic

Asian, Non-Hispanic 4,606
Pacific Isla nder, 597
Non-Hispanic

Other, Non-Hispanic 876

Two or More, Non-Hispanic 9,840

Minority 118,863

35.8%

50.0%

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0.4%

4.1%

50.0%

EDUCATIONAL
ATTAINMENT

Population 25 years

155,224 -
and over

Less than 9th Grade 8,812 5.7%

9th to 12th Grade,

0
No Diploma 10,217 6.6%

High School Graduate

? : 39,134 25.2%
(includes equivalency)

Some College,

49
No Degree 40,979 26.4%

Associate Degree 13,840 8.9%

Bachelor's Degree 27,954 18.0%

Graduate or

9,
Professional Degree ye

Sources: MaricopaAssociation of Govern ments. https://ge0.azmag.gov/maps/azdemo graphics/

Total Households

Median Household
Income (dollars)

Less than $10,000
$10,000 to $14,999
$15,000 to $24,999
$25 ,000 to $34,999
$35,000 to 49,999
$50,000 to $74,999
$75,000 to $99,999
$100,000 to $149,999
$150,000 to $199,999
$200,000 or more

DATOS ARIZONA 2025 ©) THE STATE OF ARIZONA’S HISPANIC MARKET

4,020
2,360
6,167
6,501
13,561
17,937
12,788
15,452 |

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19:7%

14.1%
17.0% |

7.2%

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Representative
Junelle Cavero — District 11

* Hispanic Population — 89,649

¢ Employment by Sector

O
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Goods Producing — 46,674

Private Service-Providing
Industries — 136,079

Government -— 59,010

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CHAMBER of COMMERCE
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POPULATION EDUCATIONAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME
ATTAINMENT ae |
Total Population 235,819 - Total Households 73,472 -
Population 25 yearsandover 149,506 - ee
Hispanic 134,909 57.2% Median Household
ae Less than 9th Grade 16,118 10.8% Income (dollars) iis
Non-Hispanic J
9th to 12th Grade, Less than $10,000 4,591 6.
White, Non-Hispanic 45,982 19.5% No Diploma 17,252 11.5% ide 991 ae

$10,000 to $14,999 3,591 4.9%
Black, Non-Hispanic 35,458 15.0% mes

! ‘ High School Graduate . $15,000 to $24,999 4,074 5.5%
Native American, 4,110 1.7% (includes equivalency) 99 ee ee

Non-Hispanic $25 ,000 to $34,999 4,195 5.7% |

Asian, Non-Hispanic 6,981 3.0% $35,000 to 49,999 8,176 11.1% oy
Some College, No Degree 32,164 21.5% ——— y

Pacific Islander, $50,000 to $74,999 13,231 18.0% |

Non-Hi : 1,082 0.5% walivwdin | ni
ehnneE cic Associate Degree 10,489 7.0% $75,000 to $99,999 9,620 13.1% if |

ee panic a pata $100,000 to $149,999 13,0297) SaaS

' . Bachelor's Degree 20,374 13.6% : s : Uo oe

Two or More, Non-Hispanic 6,451 2.7% $150,000 to $199,999 6,586 9.0%

: Graduate or 13.154 8.8% ee ene .
Minority 189,837 80.5% Professional Degree , A $200,000 or more 6,181 8.4% 4
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Sources: MaricopaAssociation of Governments. https://geo.azmag.gov/maps/azdemo graphics/ A {

DATOS ARIZONA 2025 @ THE STATE OF ARIZONA’S HISPANIC MARKET

Representative
Stacey Travers — District 12

* Hispanic Population — 46,148

¢ Employment by Sector
o Goods Producing — 34, 517

o Private Service-Providing
Industries —- 117, 736

o Government—10,1

Sources:

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ARIZONA HISPANIC Bre
CHAMBER of COMMERCE ae
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POPULATION EDUCATIONAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME
ATTAINMENT see |
Total Population 242,589 - Total Households 99,449 |
Population 25 years and over 172,973- ~ a
Hispanic 46,571 19.2% Median Household
101,020-
Income (dollars) |
Non-Hispanic Less than 9th Grade 2,836 1.6% Less than $10,000 3, 743 ia 5 8% |
White, Non-Hispanic 145,732 60.1% 9th to 12th Grade, No Diploma 4,254 2.5% $10,000 to $14,999 1,227) i 2% |
Black, Non-Hispanic 12,984 5.4% $15,000 to $24,999 3,292 ia 3% |
High School Graduate peer |
Native American, Non-Hispanic 4,363 1.8% (includes equivalency) 26,009 15.0% $25,000 to $34,999 3, 794 3.8%
Asian, Non-Hispanic 195/26 8.1% $35,000t1@ a haiti Bhasin |
Some College, No Degree 36,410 21.0% $50,000 to $74,999 15, 329° 15, 4% |g
Pacific Islander, Non-Hispanic 725 0.3% —___| Die
Associate Degree 16,091 9.3% $75,000 to Siam 13,652 13.7%
Other, Non-Hispanic 1,739 0.7% — Ta i
$100,000 to $149,999 21,881 22.0%
: . Bachelor's Degree 52,858 30.6% ; SSS
Two or More, Non-Hispanic 10,749 4.4% $150,000 to $199,999 12, 520 12.6% ©
Reh Graduate or ++ |
Minority 96,857 39.9% Professional Degree 34,515 20.0% $200,000 or more 16,071 16.2% ihn

Sources: MaricopaAssociation of Govern ments. https://geo.azmag.gov/maps/azdemo graphics/

DATOS ARIZONA 2025 (0) THE STATE OF ARIZONA’S HISPANIC MARKET

Representative

Jeff Weninger — District 13

* Hispanic Population — 48,532

¢ Employment by Sector
o Goods Producing —- 30,178

o Private Service-Providing Industries —
87, 317

o Government-— 11,581

Sources:

Fes ARIZONA HISPANIC
CHAMBER of COMMERCE

EST-1948

POPULATION

Total Population
Hispanic
Non-Hispanic
White, Non-Hispanic
Black, Non-Hispanic

Native American,
Non-Hispanic

Asian, Non-Hispanic

Pacific Islander,
Non-Hispanic
Other, Non-Hispanic

Two or More,
Non-Hispanic

Minority

236,842 -

48,167 20.3%

135,024 57.0%

11,570 4.9%

2,596) | 1.2%

27,282 11.5%

288 0.1%

902 0.4%
10,713 4.5%

101,818 43.0%

AX”

EDUCATIONAL
ATTAINMENT

Population 25 years

and over
Less than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade,
No Diploma

High School Graduate
(includes equivalency)

Some College,
No Degree

Associate Degree
Bachelor's Degree

Graduate or
Professional Degree

Sources: MaricopaAssociation of Governments. https://geo.az mag.gov/maps/azdemographics/

165,459 -
5,314 3.2%
4,735 2.9%

27,649 16.7%

35,538 21.5%

14,991 9.1%

45,934 27.8%

31,298 18.9%

Total Households

Median Household Income

(dollars)

Less than $10,000
$10,000 to $14,999
$15,000 to $24,999
$25,000 to $34,999
$35,000 to 49,999
$50,000 to $74,999
$75,000 to $99,999
$100,000 to $149,999
$150,000 to $199,999
$200,000 or more

DATOS ARIZONA 2025 @ THE STATE OF ARIZONA’S HISPANIC MARKET

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HOUSEHOLD INCO

92,014 -

104,128 -

2,913 3.2%

1,518 1.6%

3,401 3.7%

3,810 4.1%

7,028 7.60 las
13,072 14.2%
12,169 13.2% 1
18,095 19.7%
12,123 13.2%

17,885 19.4%

Representative
Laurin Hendrix — District 14

¢ Hispanic Population — 40,884

¢ Employment by Sector
o Goods Producing — 4,889

o Private Service-Providing Industries — eR
53, 798 re

o Government-—3,646

Sources:

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CHAMBER of COMMERCE
EST-1948 Delivering woter and power

POPULATION EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT HOUSEHOLD INCOME

Total Population 245,952 - : Total Households 80,498 -
Population 25 years andover 152,030 - oan

Hispanic 42,602 17.3% |
Median Household
Less than 9th Grade 2116 1.4% wee 124,380 =-

Non-Hispanic Income (dollars)

White, Non-His i 164,938 67.1% a
4 eae i Se aa 3,076 2.0% Less than$10,000 ‘1,867 2.3%
Ai . . 0, ~ --
Black, Non-Hispanic 7,721 3.1% $10,000 to $14,999 884 11%
ee — 1604 (0.7% HighSchoolGraduate =, 7 ag $15,000 t0 $24,999 1,579 2.0%
Non-Hispanic (includes equivalency) : pec ~~}
$25,000 to $34,999 2,064 2.6% ihe 4
Asian, Non-Hispanic 14,878 6.0% on
Some College,No Degree 32,850 21.6% $35,000 to 49,999 4,293 5.3% Hea
Pacific Islander, 411 0.0% | (CO
Non-Hispanic Associate Degree 16,970 11.2% $50,000 to $74,999 8,856 Nee Braiih
Other, Non-Hispanic 1,040 0.4% $75,000 to $99,999 10,526 13.1% hea
Bachelor's Degree 47,799 31.4% TF
Bn More $100,000 to $149,999 19,047 23.7%

13,058 5.3% a

Non-Hispanic 150,000 to $199,999 13,261
Minority 81,014 32.9% 8 $200,000 or more 18,121 22.59% 00 ia
Sources: MaricopaAssociation of Governments. https://geo.azmag.gov/maps/azdemographics/ F ;

DATOS ARIZONA 2025 ©) THE STATE OF ARIZONA’S HISPANIC MARKET

Representative
Consuelo Hernandez — District 21

* Hispanic Population — 147,741

Employment by Sector
o Goods Producing — 28,467

o Private Service-Providing
Industries — 69,117

o Government-— 14,407

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POPULATION EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT HOUSEHOLD INCOME
Total Population 245,082 - Total Households 85,536 -
Population 25 years and over 156 ,208- Meanie nel ; aims. |
edian Household Income
Hispanic 143,614 58.6% (dollars) 57,810 -
Noni E Less than 9th Grade 10,656 6.8% SSS
on-Mispanic Less than $10,000 4,446 5.2%
White, Non-Hispanic 76,275 31.1% 9th to 12th Grade, No Diploma 17,286 11.1% $10,000 to $14,999 4,456 5.2%
Black, Non-Hispanic 9,935 4.1% $15,000 to $24,999 7,479 8.7%
oan, Sereh tude’, ae oer cracuate 41,468 26.5% $25,000 to $34,999 9,136 10.7%
Non-Hispanic (includes equivalency) _ Se
Asian, Non-Hispanic 3,505 1.4% $35,000 to Aa 11,991 1
ms Some College, No Degree 37,058 23.7% —
Pacific Islander, 42a 0.2% $50,000 to $74,999 15,894 18.6% _
Non-Hispanic Associate Degree 15,199 9.7% $75,000 10 $99,958 11,200 13.19%
Other, Non-Hispanic 1,077 0.4% Sd
Bachelor's Degree 21,837 14.0% $100,000 to $149,999 12,430 14.5%
Two or More, Non-Hispanic 7,372 3.0% |
Graduate or $150,000 to $199,999 4,817 5.6%
Bu ; 12,704 8.1% = SSS
Minority 168,807 68.9% Professional Degree $200,000 or more 3.687 4.3% |

ARIZONA 2025 @ THE STATE OF ARIZONA’S HISPANIC MARKET

Representative
Michael Carbone — District 25

¢ Hispanic Population — 101,200
¢ Employment by Sector

o Goods Producing —9,369

o Private Service-Providing
Industries — 43,350

o Government-— 7,575

ARIZONA HISPANIC

CHAMBER of COMMERCE
aiid
POPULATION EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT HOUSEHOLD INCOME
i 3,527 - ; Total Households 89,032 1
Total Population ? Population 25 yearsandover 176,420 - -
Hispanic 101,377 38.5% Median Household Income 84.751
Less than 9th Grade 7,149 4.1% (dollars) ‘ fi |
Non-Hispanic eee!
9th to 12th Grade, 11.964 6.8% Less than $10,000 3,455 3.9%
White, Non-Hispanic 132,701 50.4% No Diploma ; ; aa
$10,000 to $14,999 1,603 1.8%
Black, Non-Hispanic 11,231  4:3% ! eee
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Tony Rivero — District 27

¢ Hispanic Population — 65,098

¢ Employment by Sector
o Goods Producing -— 12,430

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Industries — 72,504

o Government—9,952

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Total Population 243 ,988 - Total Households 90,117 -
Population 25 years and over 166,075 - 2 ot ee
Hispanic 63,616 26.1% Median Household Income 81.593
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White, Non-Hispanic 146,358 60.0% 9th to 12th Grade, siana ieee Less than $10,000 3,753 4.20
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eee S| (9,884 5.8% Some College, No Degree 42,479 25.6% $35,000 to 49,999 10,069 = 11.2% |
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Representative
Michele Pena — District 23

* Hispanic Population — 148,915 ;
¢ Employment by Sector iM
o Goods Producing — 7,204

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Industries — 47,181

o Government-— 12,173

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Population 25 years and over 150,496 - ——}—___
Hispanic 149,829 63.2% ‘colle Income 70,416 -
Non-Hispanic Less than 9th Grade 16,712 11.1% mae
Less than $10,000 4,086 5.2%
White, Non-Hispanic 61,817 26.1% 9th to 12th Grade, No Diploma 16,171 10.7% <j |
$10,000 to $14,999 2,867 3.6%
Black, Non-Hispanic 6,354 2.7% ~
P r a ess icanine $15,000 to $24,999 5,550 7.0%
Native American, ‘ j : 38,910 25.9% +
Benttispsnic 10,262 4.3% (includes equivalency) $25 ,000 to $34,999 6,373 8.0%
Asian, Non-Hispanic 3,184 1.3% $35,000 to 49,999 8,849 11.2%
Pacific Islander, ES ae Beran couege Ne ea es Sort) Sea $50,000 to $74,999 14,676 18.5%
Non-Hispanic ‘ oa le ee
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Non-Hispanic ‘ rca $150,000 to $199,999 5,611 | 72 99a
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57th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session
Majority Research Staff

HB2754: commerce authority; board of directors
Sponsor: Representative Rivero, LD 27
Committee on International Trade

Overview

Expands the Arizona Commerce Authority's (ACA) Board of Directors (Board) to include the
Chairpersons of the Senate Finance Committee and of the House of Representatives
International Trade Committee. Subjects the ACA trade offices to legislation appropriation
and adds a reporting requirement for the ACA. Continues the Arizona Competes Program
(Program) indefinitely.

History
The ACA's mission is to provide private sector leadership in growing and diversifying the

economy of this state, creating high quality employment in this state through expansion,
attraction and retention of businesses and marketing this state for the purpose of expansion,
attraction and retention of businesses.

The ACA is currently governed by a Board consisting of 29 members, including: 1) the
Governor, who serves as chairperson; 2) the Chief Executive Officer (Officer); 3) 17 private
sector business leaders, 4) the President of the Senate; and 5) the Speaker of the House of
Representatives (A.R.S. § 41-1502).

Laws 2011, 2nd 8.8., Chapter 1, established the Arizona Competes Fund (Fund), consisting
of withholding tax revenues allocated to the Fund from the job creation withholdings clearing
account, any other amounts dedicated to the Fund by law, gifts, grants and other donations
received for that purpose and any available monies received from the United States
government, including monies from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

The Officer must administer the Fund. On notice from the Officer, the State Treasurer must
invest and divest any Fund monies in the state treasury and monies earned from investment
must be credited to the Fund. Monies in the fund are exempt lapsing. The Officer must use
Fund monies exclusively for the purposes of this article. (A.R.S. § 41-1545.01).

The Officer may negotiate the award of Fund monies, to be paid by grant for: 1) attracting,
expanding or retaining Arizona basic enterprises, that achieve the performance and
qualification targets developed and that enter into an agreement with the Officer; and 2)
supporting and advancing programs and projects for microenterprises, rural businesses,
small businesses and business development that enhance economic development (A.R.S. §

41-1545.02).
The Program terminates on July 1, 2026 (A.R.S. § 41-1542.05),

UO Prop 105 (45 votes) [J Prop 108 (40 votes) O Emergency (40 votes) [ Fiscal Note

Initials LM HB 2754

Attachment 5
Provisions

1.

Adds, as ex officio members without the power to vote, to the Board:

a. the Chairperson of the Senate Finance Committee, or its successor committee, or the
Chairperson's designee; and

b. the Chairperson of the House of Representatives International Trade Committee, or
its successor committee, or the Chairperson's designee, (Sec. 1)

Changes the responsibility of establishing and supervising trade offices, from the Board
to legislative appropriation for that specific purpose. (Sec. 2)

Requires the ACA, by December 1 annually, to submit a report to the Joint Legislative

Budget Committee on the activities of each trade office operated by the ACA the prior
fiscal year. (Sec. 2)

Subjects, to legislative appropriations, the Officer's requirement of using Fund monies
exclusively for the prescribed purposes. (Sec. 3)

Continues the Program indefinitely by repealing the Program's termination of July 1,
2026. (Sec. 4)

Makes the provision relating to the Program retroactive to July 1, 2026. (See. 5)

7. Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 1, 2)

Initials LM HB 2754
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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session

ROLL CALL VOTE
COMMITTEE ON International Trade BILL NO. HB 2754
DATE February 04, 2026 MOTION: “DY

PASS AYE NAY PRESENT | ABSENT

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COMMITTEE SECRETARY

APPROVED:
TONYRIVERO, Chairman
MICHELE PENA, Vice-Chairman

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