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AZ HB4033

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Matt Gress

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Requires school districts to submit proposed bond election ballot language to the Arizona Legislative Council director for compliance review at least 85 days before the election, with districts required to revise non-compliant language within 10 days of receiving objections.

  • Expands informational pamphlet requirements to include detailed descriptions of each capital improvement, specifying whether funds will acquire land, construct new facilities, improve existing facilities, or cover transportation costs, along with anticipated costs and locations.

  • Mandates that proposed improvements be categorized into groups including high school expansion/elementary enhancements, renovations/repairs/infrastructure upgrades, pupil transportation vehicles, and facility improvements, with percentage of total bond proceeds shown for each category.

  • Requires certain bond propositions to appear as separate ballot items, including stadiums seating over 1,000 spectators, natatoriums, recreational facilities beyond gymnasiums/playgrounds, performing arts facilities, teacher housing, administrative buildings, and technology equipment updates.

  • Each separate proposition must state the specific principal amount of bonds for that portion of construction, even when facilities are part of the same building complex.

Legislative Description

School bonding; ballot language

Last Action

Senate read second time

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules3/9/2026
Education Accountability and Reform3/4/2026
Rules2/9/2026
Education2/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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