Bill > SB1091

This bill modifies Arizona's school finance election laws by making several technical changes to how school districts conduct budget override and bond elections. The bill updates provisions in three sections of Arizona Revised Statutes related to school district budgets, elections, and financial procedures. Key changes include requiring more detailed ballot language for budget override elections, mandating that ballots now include specific statements about potential tax rate reductions if current authorizations expire, and clarifying language around how small school districts can exceed general budget limits. The bill requires more transparent financial information for voters, such as explicitly stating the estimated tax rate impact and providing context about proposed budget increases compared to previous years. Additionally, the bill standardizes language across different types of school district elections (such as override, bond, and continuation elections) to ensure consistent and clear communication with voters about the financial implications of these ballot measures. These modifications aim to provide voters with more comprehensive and straightforward information when making decisions about school district funding.

Education

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/81915