Overview
The Strike Everything Amendment proposed to SB 1290 would have the effect of amending A.R.S. 33-1804 to prohibit taking any action in an executive (closed) portion of a board meeting. This would only affect planned community associations and would not prohibit closing any portion of a board meeting to discuss the matters that are currently permitted to be discussed in such a forum, but would prohibit any action on the matter until done in an open meeting.
Key Changes
- Amending the last sentence of A.R.S. 33-1804(A), to state, “Any portion of a meeting may be closed only if that closed portion of the meeting is limited to consideration WITHOUT ACTION of one or more of the following: [describing the five categories permitted to be discussed in closed session].”
Legislative Timeline
- March 30, 2026 – On agenda for the House Rules Committee, 1:00 p.m.; passed out of committee
- March 24, 2026 – On agenda for the House Commerce Committee, 2:00 p.m.; passed out of committee as amended by Rep. Carter’s Strike Everything Amendment
- March 20, 2026 – Strike Everything Amendment proposed by Rep. Neal Carter
- March 18, 2026 – House First Reading; Assigned to House Commerce and rules Committees
Impact
If enacted, this amendment would likely create operational and legal risk for associations, boards, and managers. The amendment would erode existing protections for confidential information, including legal advice, personnel matters, and owner-specific issues. Boards may face increased challenges in balancing transparency with their fiduciary duty to protect sensitive information, and routine executive session practices could become subject to dispute. The result is likely to be more conservative decision-making, increased legal exposure, and greater difficulty addressing sensitive matters efficiently and appropriately.