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AZ SCR1029

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/5/2024

Primary Sponsor

Christine Marsh

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-sixth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2024)

AI Summary

  • Increases annual distribution from Arizona's permanent school fund from 6.9% to 8.9% of average monthly market values for fiscal years 2025-2026 through 2035-2036.

  • Allocates additional fund distributions as follows: 4.4% for teacher and classroom support personnel compensation; 1.5% for student support services personnel compensation; 0.5% for school facilities grants for safety, security, and technology improvements.

  • Requires two-thirds majority vote in both legislative houses and gubernatorial approval to reduce permanent fund distributions below 6.9% when fund values decline.

  • Modifies inflation adjustment requirements by allowing legislature to forgo adjustments with two-thirds vote when economic growth or education funding thresholds are met, instead of making adjustments mandatory or prohibited.

  • Proposes constitutional amendments to Article X, Section 7 and Article XI, Section 11 requiring voter approval and gubernatorial proclamation; includes nonseverability clause voiding entire proposition if any portion is found invalid.

Legislative Description

Trust land; distribution; inflation adjustments

Schools

Last Action

Senate read second time

2/6/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules2/5/2024
Appropriations2/5/2024
Education Accountability and Reform2/5/2024

Full Bill Text

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