SB1244 Summary

• Establishes a 13-member study committee to research and report on economic development and fiscal impacts of forming a southern Arizona regional sports authority.

• Committee membership includes 3 House members, 3 Senate members, 6 public members knowledgeable about regional sports authorities and economic development, and 1 gubernatorial appointee.

• Committee must submit findings and recommendations report to the governor, president of the Senate, and speaker of the House by June 30, 2021.

• Appropriates $250,000 from the state general fund for fiscal year 2020-2021 to the office of tourism to support committee operations and fund outside professional consultants.

• Committee provisions expire and are repealed September 30, 2022.