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AZ SCR1043

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Eva Diaz

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to reset the base year for calculating the aggregate expenditure limitation for all school districts from fiscal year 1979-1980 to fiscal year 2026-2027.

  • Adds a 10% multiplier to the aggregate expenditure limitation calculation, requiring the adjusted amount to be multiplied by 1.10 before setting the limit.

  • Redefines "student population" for school districts to mean the weighted student count rather than actual full-time enrollment, while maintaining the existing definition for community college districts.

  • Requires the proposition to be submitted to voters at the next general election, with the changes applying to fiscal years beginning after June 30, 2027.

  • Retains the requirement that expenditures exceeding the aggregate limitation may only be authorized by a two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers through a concurrent resolution.

Legislative Description

School districts; aggregate expenditure limitation

Last Action

Senate read second time

2/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/5/2026
Education Accountability and Reform2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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