AZ SB1700

Establishes a statewide telecommuting and alternative work schedule policy for eligible Arizona state employees, with the director responsible for creating and periodically updating the policy.

Defines telecommuting as work arrangements allowing employees to perform duties away from their central workplace at least one day per week under written work agreements, and alternative work schedules as arrangements differing from standard 40-hour weeks (such as four 10-hour days or rotating shifts).

Requires each state agency to establish its own policy identifying eligible positions, ineligible positions with justification, and benefits of telecommuting and alternative schedules, promoting state IT assets where feasible.

Sets annual targets requiring state agencies (except Department of Public Safety, Department of Corrections, and Department of Juvenile Corrections) to achieve at least 25 percent of eligible workforce in alternative work schedules by July 1, 2022, and at least 20 percent telecommuting by January 1, 2023.

Requires state agency heads to report annually to the director on telecommuting status and efficiency, and to the governor on budget needs for information technology and equipment to support expanded telecommuting opportunities.