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AZ SB1264

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Catherine Miranda

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Mandates the Auditor General conduct a performance audit examining whether the ESA program is managed economically, achieving desired results, and meeting legislative objectives

  • 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

  • Sets the ESA program termination date as July 1, 2034, with full repeal of the program's authorizing chapter after December 31, 2034

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules1/21/2026
Education Accountability and Reform1/21/2026

Full Bill Text

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