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AZ HB2784
Bill
Status
3/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Justin Olson
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AI Summary
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Requires county school superintendents to reduce primary school district tax levies by 85% of each district's unbudgeted ending cash balances from maintenance/operations and unrestricted capital outlay funds
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Creates a phase-in period for tax years 2027-2031, allowing school districts to determine their own levy reduction amount, with a minimum reduction of 20% of the calculated unbudgeted cash balance
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Amends reporting requirements so county school superintendents must include the new levy reduction amount in their annual estimates filed with governing boards and the property tax oversight commission by July 25
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Deposits monies collected from the additional tax levy into the state general fund to aid in school financial assistance
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The phase-in provisions automatically repeal after July 1, 2032, at which point the full 85% reduction requirement takes effect
Legislative Description
School district tax levy
Technical Correction
Last Action
Transmit to Senate
3/11/2026