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AZ HCR2044

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/1/2024

Primary Sponsor

Judy Schwiebert

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-sixth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2024)

AI Summary

  • Increases the annual distribution rate from Arizona's permanent school fund from 6.9% to 8.9% for fiscal years 2025-2026 through 2035-2036, then reverts to 2.5%.

  • Allocates increased earnings from the higher distribution rate for fiscal years 2025-2026 through 2035-2036 as follows: 4.4% for teacher and classroom support personnel compensation, 1.5% for student support services personnel compensation, and 0.5% for school facility grants.

  • Requires a two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers and governor approval to reduce the 8.9% distribution rate if fund values decline, and allows reduction of inflation adjustments only with two-thirds legislative approval and governor approval.

  • Changes inflation adjustment requirements under Article XI, Section 11 to allow legislature to forgo adjustments only with two-thirds vote of both chambers, removing prior automatic prohibitions based on economic indicators.

  • Requires voter approval of the proposed constitutional amendments to Articles X, Section 7 and Article XI, Section 11.

Legislative Description

Trust land; distribution; inflation adjustments.

Secretary Of State

Last Action

House read second time

2/5/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules2/1/2024
Education2/1/2024

Full Bill Text

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