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AZ SB1354

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lauren Kuby

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Repeals Arizona Revised Statutes sections 9-500.38 and 11-269.16, which prohibited cities, towns, and counties from regulating auxiliary containers (such as plastic bags, cups, and food packaging)

  • Removes state preemption that previously prevented local governments from imposing taxes, fees, bans, or other regulations on auxiliary containers

  • Amends section 44-1648 to remove references to the repealed auxiliary container statutes while maintaining provisions related to scrap metal dealer licensing

  • Preserves local authority over business licensing of scrap metal dealers, including requirements for background checks and fingerprinting

  • Allows cities, towns, and counties to establish their own regulations on single-use containers and packaging materials

Legislative Description

Auxiliary containers; regulation; prohibition; repeal.

Last Action

Senate read second time

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/26/2026
Government Institutions1/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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