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AZ HCR2047

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/18/2025

Primary Sponsor

Matt Gress

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - First Regular Session (2025)

AI Summary

  • Proposes constitutional amendment to Article X, Section 7 establishing permanent funds for state and school lands with earnings credited to respective funds.

  • Sets annual distribution rates from permanent funds at 2.5% of average monthly market values beginning fiscal year 2025-2026, down from the current 6.9% rate (fiscal years 2015-2016 through 2024-2025).

  • Allows increased distribution rate of 6.9% for fiscal years 2025-2026 through 2034-2035 if voters approve a separate statutory measure establishing a statewide teacher base salary increase program.

  • Establishes board of investment to manage permanent fund assets with restrictions including maximum 60% equities allocation and maximum 5% investment concentration in any single institution.

  • Requires special election vote on the proposition in 2025 as provided by Article XXI of the Arizona Constitution.

Legislative Description

State land trust; permanent funds

State Lands

Last Action

House Committee of the Whole action: Retained on the Calendar

6/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules2/18/2025
Education2/18/2025

Full Bill Text

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