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AZ SB1264
Bill
Status
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Catherine Miranda
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AI Summary
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Requires the Joint Legislative Audit Committee to direct a program review of Arizona's Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESA) program at least 17 months before its termination date
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Mandates the Auditor General conduct a performance audit examining whether the ESA program is managed economically, achieving desired results, and meeting legislative objectives
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Committees of reference must hold at least one public hearing to receive testimony from the public and department officials before determining whether to continue or terminate the program
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Sets the ESA program termination date as July 1, 2034, with full repeal of the program's authorizing chapter after December 31, 2034
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Allows program continuation only if the legislature passes and the governor signs continuation legislation before the termination date
Legislative Description
ESA program; performance review; termination
Auditor General
Last Action
Senate read second time
1/22/2026