HB2696

Commerce authority; gas; prices; prioritization

Chamber Passed·2/26/26

Arizona HB2696 directs the Arizona Commerce Authority to reduce fuel and gas prices and study related issues.

Arizona HB2696 tasks the Arizona Commerce Authority with reducing fuel and gas prices in the state, prioritizing this objective above all others. The authority must collaborate with the oil and gas industry to study the impact of repealing the state's cleaner burning gasoline blend, the construction of additional pipelines, and the potential for new refineries. The authority must meet with legislative committees to update them on progress and submit a final report by October 1, 2026. The provisions of this act are repealed after December 31, 2029.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 0–0 · Feb 26
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

14 Yea

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15 Nay

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1 Not Voting

R

Calendar

Mar 30

1:00 PM

Senate Rules

Mar 24

1:30 PM

Senate Natural Resources

History

Jun 10

Senate

Senate third reading FAILED voting: (14-15-1-0)

Jun 9

Senate

Senate Committee of the Whole action: Do Pass Amended

Mar 30

Senate

Senate RULES Committee action: Proper For Consideration, voting: (0-0-0-0)