Creates an annual seasonal exemption from the state motor vehicle fuel tax from May 1 through Sept 30 in specified air-quality areas.

Suspends the state motor vehicle fuel tax annually from May 1 through September 30 for fuel sold or used in designated air-quality areas. Prohibits vendors from recovering the tax from consumers during the exemption period, and maintains existing fuel tax reporting requirements. Directs a fixed annual distribution from the Arizona Highway User Revenue Fund to counties and cities to offset revenue impacts and is designated as an emergency measure for immediate implementation.

Pending Committee action.

01/22/2026 Introduced in House. Assigned to House Committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Water.
01/26/2026 Read second time in House.
02/03/2026 House Committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Water recommends passage as amended.
02/09/2026 House Committee on Rules passed in constitutional and in proper form.
02/10/2026 House votes to pass.
02/23/2026 House Committee of the Whole passed as amended.
02/24/2026 Third reading. Passed House. Transmitted to Senate.
03/05/2026 Introduced in Senate and read first time.
03/05/2026 Assigned to Senate Committee on Rules.
03/05/2026 Assigned to Senate Committee on Natural Resources.
03/09/2026 Read second time in Senate.
03/23/2026 Withdrawn from Senate Committee on Natural Resources without vote.
03/25/2026 In Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency.