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AZ HB2566

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Contreras

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - First Regular Session (2025)

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 16-193 to clarify that "registered voters" for purposes of mailing election materials under Section 42-6105.01 means only active registered voters.

  • Adds election procedures for counties with population of 3 million or more to extend a 20-year county transportation excise tax beyond its initial term, requiring approval by majority of qualified electors at a countywide general or special election.

  • Requires county board of supervisors to prepare and mail a publicity pamphlet to each household containing a registered voter before the election, including tax rate, term length, projected revenues, purposes of tax monies, and ballot form.

  • Specifies that state treasurer shall pay election costs from monies in the county's regional area road fund, including costs for mailing, printing, staffing, and administering the election.

  • Clarifies that counties and municipalities must adopt a definite or indefinite term extension as part of the regional transportation plan adopted under Title 28, Chapter 17, Article 2.

Legislative Description

Transportation excise tax; election authority

Transportation Excise Tax

Last Action

House read second time

1/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules1/27/2025
Ways and Means1/27/2025
Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections1/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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