Senate Bill 1357 Summary

• Repeals the existing sunset provision for the Arizona Department of Housing and establishes a new termination date of July 1, 2029, with full repeal of the department on January 1, 2030.

• Adds new reporting requirements including annual outcome-based metrics on affordable housing units developed, changes in homelessness rates, and housing accessibility improvements for underserved populations.

• Establishes a comprehensive performance measurement system with annual goals, measurable benchmarks, quarterly reporting to legislature, and biennial program evaluations for all state housing programs.

• Implements fraud prevention measures including dual authorization for wire transfers exceeding $10,000, real-time fraud detection, mandatory monthly reconciliation, and annual conflict of interest disclosures for all staff.

• Modifies housing trust fund priorities to prioritize emergency shelter construction, transitional housing, and housing for individuals with serious mental illness, with prior Joint Legislative Budget Committee review required for all programs.