This month marks 13 years for me at the Arizona Trucking Association. It\u2019s been an incredible ride. I am deeply grateful for your friendship, your trust, and your support along the way. Together, we\u2019ve navigated recessions, regulatory battles, supply chain crises, and more legislative curveballs than I can count. I wouldn\u2019t trade this work\u2014or this community\u2014for anything.<\/p>\n
Speaking of curveballs\u2026 the Legislature is moving at a breakneck pace this session. At last count, lawmakers have introduced 1,966 bills\u2014the most in Arizona history\u2014and they\u2019re not done yet. We are tracking dozens that directly impact trucking, commerce, and the broader business climate. Below are several key bills we are actively engaged on:<\/p>\n
ATA Priority & Monitored Legislation<\/p>\n
SB1452 \u2013 Cargo Theft Task Force https:\/\/apps.azleg.gov\/BillStatus\/BillOverview\/85610
\nRequires the Attorney General to establish a Cargo Theft Task Force to investigate and combat crimes involving theft, diversion, embezzlement, or fraudulent acquisition of cargo or freight impacting interstate and intrastate commerce. With cargo theft rising dramatically nationwide, this is a major ATA priority.<\/p>\n
SB1547 \u2013 Alternative Fuel Tax https:\/\/apps.azleg.gov\/BillStatus\/BillOverview\/85159
\nEstablishes alternative fuel taxes and flat fees for vehicles powered by electricity, natural gas, propane, hydrogen, and other nontraditional fuels. Ensures parity and road-use fairness as vehicle technology evolves.<\/p>\n
HB2345 \u2013 Unlawful Presence; Commercial Vehicle; Forfeiture https:\/\/apps.azleg.gov\/BillStatus\/BillOverview\/84091
\nCreates a Class 5 felony for possession of a falsified CDL by a person unlawfully present in the U.S., mandates seizure and auction of the vehicle involved, and imposes civil penalties on employers who knowingly hire such individuals.<\/p>\n
HB2443 \u2013 CDL English Proficiency https:\/\/apps.azleg.gov\/BillStatus\/BillOverview\/84215
\nRequires original CDL applicants to demonstrate English proficiency across reading, speaking, writing, and listening components.<\/p>\n
HB2446 \u2013 Motor Carriers; English Proficiency https:\/\/apps.azleg.gov\/BillStatus\/BillOverview\/84218
\nRequires motor carriers to demonstrate English proficiency during inspections and authorizes out-of-service orders if proficiency standards are not met.<\/p>\n
HB2428 \u2013 Emissions; Reduction Credits; Counties https:\/\/apps.azleg.gov\/BillStatus\/BillOverview\/84198
\nAllows counties and ADEQ to issue voluntary permits certifying emission reduction credits for portable and mobile sources, creating potential compliance and operational considerations for fleets.<\/p>\n
HB2305 \u2013 Private Towing Carriers; Regulation; Rates https:\/\/apps.azleg.gov\/BillStatus\/BillOverview\/84041
\nPreempts local regulation of private towing rates and ties rates to DPS tow agreements. We are actively engaged to ensure consumer protections and oversight remain balanced.<\/p>\n
HB4088 \u2013 Commercial Motor Vehicle; Liability Insurance https:\/\/apps.azleg.gov\/BillStatus\/BillOverview\/85610
\nRequires intrastate agricultural carriers to maintain coverage sufficient for emergency towing and recovery services and establishes lien procedures for unpaid charges. This bill raises significant cargo liability and financial responsibility concerns.<\/p>\n
For a full list of bills ATA is tracking please visit: https:\/\/app.skywolf.ai\/reports\/9158c7d3-7455-44d8-bf4c-118aa351d137\/130?from=reports-list<\/p>\n
As always, we are working to protect your businesses, improve safety, and ensure trucking remains strong and competitive in Arizona. This session is moving fast\u2014but so are we.<\/p>\n
Thank you again for 13 great years. The road ahead is busy, but I\u2019m grateful to be traveling it with you.<\/p>\n
Tony<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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