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This joint resolution proposes an amendment to Article IX, section 22 of the Arizona Constitution, which would require a two-thirds majority vote in both legislative chambers to increase state revenues. The proposed changes define various ways a revenue increase can occur, including imposing new taxes, increasing tax rates, reducing tax deductions or exemptions, raising state fees or assessments, and changing tax allocation among state and local governments. To pass such a measure, legislators would need an affirmative vote from two-thirds of members in each house, and if the governor vetoes the measure, it would require a three-fourths majority to become law. The resolution includes exceptions for revenue increases caused by inflation or assessed valuation changes, and excludes fees and assessments imposed by counties, cities, and other political subdivisions. If approved by voters at the next general election, this constitutional amendment would make it significantly more difficult for the Arizona legislature to raise state revenues by requiring a higher voting threshold than the current simple majority.

Budget and Finance

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/82609