HB 2694 Summary

• Adds definition of "live classroom course" as in-person or synchronous remote instruction allowing students to observe and participate via livestreaming, and "online course" as asynchronous prelicensure education with self-paced or prerecorded lessons accessible via internet.

• Allows real estate salesperson and broker applicants to complete required courses and instructional segments through combinations of in-person or synchronous remote delivery methods, while still requiring examinations to be completed in person.

• Changes prelicensure and continuing education course fees from variable ranges to fixed amounts: requires fee amounts to be the same regardless of instructional format (in-person, synchronous remote, or online).

• Establishes fixed licensing and examination fees replacing previous fee ranges, including broker examination application at $125, broker license at $250, salesperson examination application at $75, and salesperson license at $125.

• Updates various statutory references and corrective language throughout Arizona real estate regulations relating to education delivery methods and licensing requirements.