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AZ HB2784

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Justin Olson

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Deposits monies collected from the additional tax levy into the state general fund to aid in school financial assistance

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules2/11/2026
Ways and Means2/11/2026

Full Bill Text

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