Facts & Statistics
| STATE STATISTICS | |
| Population 2020 | 7,421,401 |
| Population 2019 | 7,278,717 |
| Population 2018 | 7,171,646 |
| Population 2017 | 7,048,876 |
| Population 2016 | 6,945,452 |
| Below Poverty 2019 | 13.5 |
| Below Poverty 2018 | 12.8 |
| Below Poverty 2017 | 14.9 |
| Below Poverty 2016 | 16.4 |
| Employment – Population Ratio 2019 | 59.2 |
| Employment – Population Ratio 2018 | 58.4 |
| Employment – Population Ratio 2017 | 57.6 |
| Employment – Population Ratio 2016 | 57.1 |
| Unemployed 2020 | 7.5 |
| Unemployed 2019 | 4.7 |
| Unemployed 2018 | 4.8 |
| Unemployed 2017 | 4.9 |
| Unemployed 2016 | 5.4 |
| Foreclosure Rate 2018 | 1 of 1,890 |
| STATE FACTS |
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| The Castilian and Burgundian flags of Spain, the Mexican flag, the confederate flag, and the flag of the United States have all flown over the land area that became Arizona. |
| Arizona’s most abundant mineral is copper. |
| Located in Fountain Hills is a fountain believed to be the tallest in the world. |
Government
| ELECTED OFFICIALS | |
| Governor | Katie Hobbs (D) |
| Lieutenant Governor | N/A |
| Attorney General | Kris Mayes (D) |
| Secretary of State | Adrian Fontes (D) |
| State Senate Control | R – 16; D – 14 |
| State House Control | R – 31; D – 29 |
Legislative Process
| LEGISLATIVE DATES AND DEADLINES | |
| Convenes | January 9, 2023 |
| Sine Die Adjournment | April 18, 2023 |
| Committee Action Deadlines | N/A |
| Crossover Deadline | N/A |
| Carryover from Previous Session | No |
| Governor’s Signing Deadline (in session) | Five days, Sundays excepted |
| Governor’s Signing Deadline (after adjournment) | 10 days, Sundays excepted |
| Veto Override | 2/3 majority |
| Legislation Effective Date | 90 days after adjournment |
Notable Laws & Legislation
Security Breach Notification Law
Retail Installment Sales Contract Law
Debt Collection Ballot Initiative
- Ariz.Predatory Debt Collection Act (approved in 2022)
Regulatory Actions
Featured Regulations
Regulatory Guidelines
- AZ Dept. of Financial Institutions Letter to AZ Association of Financial Services re: Secondary Motor Vehicle Finance Transactions
- AZ Dept. of Financial Institutions Substantive Policy Statement – Sale of Insurance
- AZ Dept. of Financial Institutions Substantive Policy Statement – Consumer Lender Dual Licenses
Advocacy, Initiatives & Reports
AFSA Advocacy
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Arizona Department of Financial Institutions Work From Home Authorization (May 28, 2020)
- Arizona SB 1091 – Real-time sales tax collection (May 15, 2018)
Trade Associations
There are currently no partner industry associations in Arizona
Political Geography
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