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In Arizona, small business owners and taxpayers are facing increased health care regulations that could lead to higher costs for employers and their employees. House Bill 2035, currently being considered by the state legislature, would introduce a new level of regulation to health care coverage not seen in other states.
A recent report from the legislative budget office estimates that HB 2035 would cost taxpayers around $3 million in state general funds annually to administer. This includes the need for additional staff at two agencies, adding to the burden on taxpayers. The increased government bureaucracy brought on by this bill would only serve to drive up costs for small business health care plans.
If passed, this bill would harm small business owners and Arizona taxpayers. By contacting your lawmaker and expressing your opposition to these new regulations, you can help protect the interests of small business owners and taxpayers in Arizona. Let your voice be heard and advocate for policies that support affordable and accessible health care for all. Click here to take action and urge your lawmaker to reject HB 2035.