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AZ SB1314

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/14/2024

Primary Sponsor

Catherine Miranda

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-sixth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2024)

AI Summary

  • Directs the joint legislative audit committee to oversee a program review of the Arizona empowerment scholarship accounts program at least 17 months before the program's termination date.

  • Requires legislative committees of reference to complete a draft program review report 11 months before termination, assess whether the program meets its original objectives, and provide the department 40 calendar days to submit written comments or rebuttals.

  • Directs the auditor general to conduct a program performance audit examining whether the department manages the program economically and efficiently, whether desired results are being achieved, and whether the program's objectives are being met.

  • Requires committees of reference to hold at least one public hearing to receive testimony from the public and department officials before deciding whether to continue or terminate the program.

  • Establishes July 1, 2032 as the termination date for the Arizona empowerment scholarship accounts program, with full repeal of the program provisions on December 31, 2032.

Legislative Description

ESA program; performance review; termination

Auditor General

Last Action

Assigned to Senate RULES Committee

6/14/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules6/14/2024

Full Bill Text

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