AZ HB2372

Waives initial licensing fees for individuals applying for their first license in Arizona if family income does not exceed 200% of federal poverty guidelines, with exceptions for health professional licenses under title 36.

Allows individuals convicted of drug-related felonies after August 1996 to qualify for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits if they meet substance abuse treatment requirements or are compliant with probation terms, subject to random drug testing.

Increases cash assistance sanctions from 25% to 50% reduction for first noncompliance with work requirements, and eliminates the second 50% reduction level, moving directly to case termination on second violation.

Requires investigations into potential fraud when recipients request three replacement electronic benefit transfer cards within 12 months, and mandates interviews when recipients spend more than 10% of benefits out-of-state within six months.

Requires employment service contractors to report semiannually on job placement rates, three-month job retention rates, average wages, and employer health benefits coverage; authorizes Jobs program services for up to 12 months after cash assistance case closure due to time limits.