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AZ HB2702
Bill
Status
1/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brian Garcia
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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House COM Committee action: Withdrawn, voting: (0-0-0-0-0-0)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