The proposed bill aims to update current Arizona statutes concerning childcare subsidies and tax credits by introducing new provisions while retaining existing language. It would establish premium tax credits for insurers and income tax credits for small businesses and corporations that incur qualified childcare expenditures, with specific caps and application requirements. Additionally, the bill would create the Out-of-School Time Grant Program to enhance childcare options for children aged 5 to 12, appropriating $3 million from the General Fund over five fiscal years. The bill also includes the repeal of existing provisions related to the premium tax credit and income tax credit effective July 1, 2030, indicating a temporary nature for these credits. Moreover, the bill would amend current statutes by incorporating new definitions and guidelines related to environmental standards and removing outdated references and requirements that are no longer relevant. It would also introduce a tiered repayment structure for taxpayers who dispose of their interest in a qualified childcare facility after claiming the credit, clarify conditions for claiming credits, and establish reporting requirements for the Department of Revenue and the Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions. Overall, the bill seeks to modernize the legal framework while enhancing support for childcare services.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 20-224, 20-224.08, 41-1970, 43-222, 43-1080, 43-1166, 20-206, 9-951, 35-146, 35-147, 20-837, 20-1010, 20-1060, 9-952, 9-972, 20-1566, 20-224.01, 20-1097.07, 20-224.03, 20-224.04, 20-224.06, 20-224.07, 20-224.05, 20-416, 20-230, 35-190, 43-1079.01, 43-1088, 43-1089.04, 43-1167.01, 43-1175, 43-1072.02, 43-1074.02, 43-1075, 43-1076.01, 43-1077, 43-1078, 43-1083, 43-1083.02, 43-1162, 43-1164.03, 43-1183, 43-1073, 43-1082, 43-1085, 43-1086, 43-1089, 43-1089.01, 43-1089.02, 43-1089.03, 43-1164, 43-1165, 43-1181, 43-1074.01, 43-1168, 43-1170, 43-1178, 43-1073.01, 43-1081.01, 43-1083.03, 43-1084, 43-1164.04, 43-1164.05, 43-1184, 2025-2026, 20-244.08, 43-1130