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AZ HB2702

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brian Garcia

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Modifies the transaction privilege tax (TPT) distribution formula for revenues generated by qualified data center equipment, requiring the state treasurer to distribute a portion to the county and municipality where the data center is located.

  • Defines a "qualified data center" as a facility meeting specific requirements including investment thresholds and new construction criteria, with computer server equipment used to store, manage, and process data.

  • Establishes TPT revenue sharing where 25% goes to the county of origin and 25% to the municipality of origin, with different allocation rules if the data center is located in an unincorporated area.

  • Creates provisions for solar energy facilities associated with data centers, including requirements that solar facilities be located in the same county and meet renewable energy standards.

  • Sets compliance requirements including annual certification of data center operations and solar energy commitments, with penalties for failing to meet specified thresholds.

Legislative Description

Data centers; TPT distribution; solar

Last Action

House COM Committee action: Withdrawn, voting: (0-0-0-0-0-0)

1/22/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/20/2026
Artificial Intelligent and Innovation1/20/2026
Natural Resources, Energy & Water1/20/2026
Commerce1/20/2026

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