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AZ HCR2011

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/15/2026

Primary Sponsor

Walter Blackman

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Proposes amending the Arizona Constitution to exempt appropriations made to community college districts and universities under the Arizona Board of Regents from the state's 7% of total personal income appropriation limit, effective fiscal year 2027-2028.

  • Removes community college districts from the constitutional expenditure limitation provisions that currently apply to them under Article IX, Section 21, eliminating references to community colleges throughout that section.

  • Maintains the existing appropriation limitation structure for all other state spending, which can only be exceeded by a two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers.

  • Preserves the Economic Estimates Commission's role in determining expenditure limitations for school districts based on 1979-1980 spending levels adjusted for student population and cost of living changes.

  • Requires the proposition to be submitted to voters at the next general election for approval before taking effect.

Legislative Description

Higher education; expenditures; appropriation; limits

Last Action

House read second time

1/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/15/2026
Education1/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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