Arizona Library Association
48th Legislature - 2nd Regular Session, 2008 Friday, February 15, 2008
AzLA: Posted Calendars and Committee Hearings
H2586: SPECIAL DISTRICTS; SECONDARY LEVY LIMITS
Calendar: 3/3 House COW
AzLA: Bill Summaries
H2098: CORPORATE TAX CREDIT; TUITION ORGANIZATIONS
Makes permanent the tax credit available for voluntary cash contribution to a school tuition organization. Otherwise scheduled to repeal on June 30, 2011.
First sponsor: Rep. Yarbrough
Others: Rep. Anderson, Rep. Barto, Rep. Biggs, Rep. Burges, Rep. Clark, Rep. Crump, Rep. Groe, Rep. Kavanagh, Rep. McLain, Rep. Murphy, Sen. Gorman
H2098 Daily History Date Action:
CORPORATE TAX CREDIT; TUITION ORGANIZATIONS 1/17 from House ways-means do pass.
CORPORATE TAX CREDIT; TUITION ORGANIZATIONS 1/14 referred to House ways means.
H2099: PREMIUM TAX CREDIT; STO CONTRIBUTION
Allows insurance companies to contribute to school tuition organizations and receive a tax credit against their premium tax liability.
First sponsor: Rep. Yarbrough
Others: Rep. Anderson, Rep. Barto, Rep. Biggs, Rep. Burges, Rep. Clark, Rep. Crump, Rep. Groe, Rep. Kavanagh, Rep. McLain, Rep. Murphy, Sen. Gorman
H2099 Daily History Date Action:
PREMIUM TAX CREDIT; STO CONTRIBUTION 2/7 House COW approved with amend #4018.
PREMIUM TAX CREDIT; STO CONTRIBUTION 2/5 from House rules okay.
PREMIUM TAX CREDIT; STO CONTRIBUTION 1/29 from House ways-means with amend #4018.
PREMIUM TAX CREDIT; STO CONTRIBUTION 1/28 House ways-means amended; report awaited.
PREMIUM TAX CREDIT; STO CONTRIBUTION 1/17 House ways-means held.
PREMIUM TAX CREDIT; STO CONTRIBUTION 1/14 referred to House ways-means.
H2100: TAX CREDITS; WITHHOLDING TAX REDUCTION
An employee may request that his/her employer reduce the amount of the employee's withholding tax by the amount of credit the employee will qualify for for contributions to a qualified school tuition organization or public school. Expands the list of confidential taxpayer information to include information supplied by an employee to an employer regarding the employee's election tohave his/her withholding tax reduced for the purposes of contributions to qualified school tuition organizations or public schools. Effective January 1, 2009.
First sponsor: Rep. Yarbrough
Others: Rep. Anderson, Rep. Barto, Rep. Biggs, Rep. Burges, Rep. Clark, Rep. Crump, Rep. Groe, Rep. Kavanagh, Rep. Murphy
H2100 Daily History Date Action:
TAX CREDITS; WITHHOLDING TAX REDUCTION 2/5 from House ways-means with amend #4042.
TAX CREDITS; WITHHOLDING TAX REDUCTION 2/4 House ways-means amended; report awaited.
TAX CREDITS; WITHHOLDING TAX REDUCTION 1/14 referred to House ways-means.
H2162: TECH CORRECTION; LIBRARY; ARCHIVES
Minor change in statutes dealing with the Department of Library, Archives and Public Records. Apparent striker bus.
First sponsor: Rep. Adams
H2162 Daily History Date Action:
TECH CORRECTION; LIBRARY; ARCHIVES 1/15 referred to House rules only.
H2586: SPECIAL DISTRICTS; SECONDARY LEVY LIMITS
Aggregate maximums for the secondary property tax levy of certain special district (including, fire district, flood control district and jail district) are established for tax year 2008 and each year thereafter, using a formula based on the previous year’s levy amount. Districts may ask the voters to authorize a secondary property tax levy that exceeds the aggregate maximum, subject to specified limitations. The Property Tax Oversight Commission is required to review the secondary property tax levy of certain special taxing districts to determine violations of levy limits. Districts may appeal the Commission’s finding.
First sponsor: Rep. Yarbrough
Others: Rep. Murphy
H2586 Daily History Date Action:
SPECIAL DISTRICTS; SECONDARY LEVY LIMITS 2/28 retained on House COW calendar.
SPECIAL DISTRICTS; SECONDARY LEVY LIMITS 2/21 retained on House COW calendar.
SPECIAL DISTRICTS; SECONDARY LEVY LIMITS 2/19 from House rules okay.
SPECIAL DISTRICTS; SECONDARY LEVY LIMITS 2/4 from House ways-means with amend #4046.
SPECIAL DISTRICTS; SECONDARY LEVY LIMITS 1/29 referred to House ways-means.
H2779: HIGHER EDUCATION; INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS; ACCESSIBILITY
Publishers of textbooks and other educational materials in use in the state must, on request, provide versions in accessible formats. Refusal by a publisher may result in student pursuing a private right of action.
First sponsor: Rep. Ableser
Others: Rep. Alvarez, Rep. Bradley, Rep. Brown, Rep. Cajero Bedford, Rep. Chad Campbell, Rep. Chabin, Rep. Desimone, Rep. Farley, Rep. Gallardo, Rep. Garcia, Rep. Lopes, Rep. Lopez, Rep. Lujan, Rep. McGuire, Rep. Meza, Rep. Miranda, Rep. Pancrazi, Rep. Prezelski, Rep. Rios, Rep. Schapira, Rep. Sinema, Rep. Thrasher, Rep. Young Wright
H2779 Daily History Date Action:
HIGHER EDUCATION; INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS; ACCESSIBILITY 2/11 referred to
House higher ed, com, gov.
H2857: FY 07-08 BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
Required reductions (totaling $230.8 million) in appropriations to 53 state agencies in fiscal
07-08, including $47 million from the School Facilities Board, $37.4 million from the Dept of
Education, $30.3 million from the Dept of Economic Security, $25 million (aggregate) from all 3 state universities, and $22.3 million from the Dept of Corrections. Smallest adjustment is $2,000 from the Law Enforcement Merit System Council. The following programs are protected from budget cuts: Child Protective Service, DES services to developmentally disabled, Gang and Immigration Intelligence Team Enforcement Mission (GIITEM), and abstinence funding. Various fund transfers, including $615 from the Budget Stabilization Fund and authorization for Clean Elections to transfer $20 million to the general fund. Various unexpended and unencumbered balances in funds are swept into the general fund. Also includes supplemental appropriations: $19 million to the Dept of Health Services and $13 million to AHCCCS. Appropriations for various capital projects in the original budget for fiscal 07-08 are reduced or delayed until fiscal 08-09.
First sponsor: Rep. Boone
H2857 Daily History Date Action:
FY 07-08 BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS 2/20 from House appro with amend #4234.
FY 07-08 BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS 2/20 House appro amended; report awaited.
FY 07-08 BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS 2/18 referred to House appro.
HCR2003: PROPERTY TAX; LIMIT VALUATION INCREASES
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the constitution to limit the annual increase in real property values for tax purposes to 3%.
First sponsor: Rep. McClure
HCR2003 Daily History Date Action:
PROPERTY TAX; LIMIT VALUATION INCREASES 1/14 referred to House ways-means.
HCR2038: STATE APPROPRIATION LIMIT; REDUCTION
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state Constitution to reduce the total amount of state appropriations to 6.4% of the state's total personal income. Previously, the appropriation limit was 7%. No adjustment shall be made to the appropriations limit in order to account for a transfer of government functions. Effective for fiscal years beginning on and after July 1, 2009.
First sponsor: Rep. Pearce
Others: Rep. Anderson, Rep. Barnes, Rep. Biggs, Rep. Burges, Rep. Crump, Rep. Farnsworth, Rep. Groe, Rep. Kavanagh, Rep. Murphy, Rep. Stump, Rep. Jim Weiers, Rep. Yarbrough, Sen. Burns, Sen. Gould, Sen. Harper, Sen. Johnson, Sen. Verschoor
HCR2038 Daily History Date Action:
STATE APPROPRIATION LIMIT; REDUCTION 2/13 from House appro do pass.
STATE APPROPRIATION LIMIT; REDUCTION 2/6 referred to House appro.
HCR2040: SPENDING ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY ACT
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state
Constitution to require the state's annual budget to be balanced, that annual expenditures not exceed annual revenues, that there must a year-end cash balance of at least 1% of the general fund balance, and that state obligations do not exceed ongoing or permanent state revenue.
Beginning on January 1, 2010, the state treasurer and each county treasurer must establish a website containing a searchable database of revenues and expenditures.
First sponsor: Rep. Pearce
Others: Rep. Anderson, Rep. Barnes, Rep. Biggs, Rep. Boone, Rep. Burges, Rep. Crump, Rep. Driggs, Rep. Farnsworth, Rep. Groe, Rep. Kavanagh, Rep. McComish, Rep. Miranda, Rep. Murphy, Rep. Robson, Rep. Stump, Rep. Jim Weiers, Rep. Yarbrough, Sen. Burns, Sen. Harper, Sen. Johnson, Sen. Verschoor
HCR2040 Daily History Date Action:
SPENDING ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY ACT 2/20 from House appro with amend #4239.
SPENDING ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY ACT 2/13 House appro held.
SPENDING ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY ACT 2/6 referred to House appro.
S1002: PROPERTY TAX; EQUALIZATION TAX REPEAL
Makes permanent the 3 year suspension of the state equalization property tax. [Capitol Reports note: the suspension is due to expire in 2009. This tax is also called the county equalization assistance for education property tax].
First sponsor: Sen. Waring
Others: Rep. Barnes, Rep. Barto, Rep. Biggs, Rep. Boone, Rep. Burges, Rep. McComish, Rep. Murphy, Rep. Nelson, Rep. Pearce, Rep. Robson, Rep. Jerry Weiers, Sen. Bee, Sen. Blendu, Sen. Burns, Sen. Linda Gray, Sen. Harper
S1002 Daily History Date Action:
PROPERTY TAX; EQUALIZATION TAX REPEAL 1/31 Senate COW approved with amend #4005.
PROPERTY TAX; EQUALIZATION TAX REPEAL 1/29 from Senate rules okay.
PROPERTY TAX; EQUALIZATION TAX REPEAL 1/17 from Senate fin with amend #4005.
PROPERTY TAX; EQUALIZATION TAX REPEAL 1/16 Senate fin amended; report awaited.
PROPERTY TAX; EQUALIZATION TAX REPEAL 1/14 referred to Senate fin.
S1256: SPECIAL DISTRICTS; SECONDARY LEVY LIMITS
Limits the annual increase in the maximum secondary tax levy permissible to certain special districts (including, fire district, county TV district, flood control district, jail district, etc). The list of duties of the Property Tax Oversight Commission is expanded to include reviewing the secondary property tax levies of these special districts to ensure compliance.
First sponsor: Sen. Burns
Others: Sen. Gorman, Sen. Harper
S1256 Daily History Date Action:
SPECIAL DISTRICTS; SECONDARY LEVY LIMITS 2/12 from Senate rules okay.
SPECIAL DISTRICTS; SECONDARY LEVY LIMITS 2/7 from Senate fin with amend #4072.
SPECIAL DISTRICTS; SECONDARY LEVY LIMITS 1/31 referred to Senate fin.
S1337: CENTENNIAL FUNDING; CAPITOL RENOVATION
Reallocates the $2.5 million appropriated in fiscal 2006-2007 to legislative council as follows: 1) $2,050,000 to the Historical Advisory Commission; and 2) $450,000 to legislative council. Emergency clause.
First sponsor: Sen. Flake
Others: Rep. Ableser, Rep. Adams, Rep. Anderson, Rep. Barnes, Rep. Barto, Rep. Bradley, Rep. Brown, Rep. Burns, Rep. Cajero Bedford, Rep. Chad Campbell, Rep. Cloves Campbell Jr., Rep. Clark, Rep. Crandall, Rep. Crump, Rep. Desimone, Rep. Driggs, Rep. Farley, Rep. Gallardo, Rep. Hershberger, Rep. Kavanagh, Rep. Konopnicki, Rep. Lopes, Rep. Lopez, Rep. Lujan,
Rep. Mason, Rep. McClure, Rep. McComish, Rep. McLain, Rep. Murphy, Rep. Nelson, Rep. Pearce, Rep. Prezelski, Rep. Rios,
Rep. Robson, Rep. Schapira, Rep. Sinema, Rep. Stump, Rep. Tobin, Rep. Tom, Rep. Jim Weiers, Sen. Aboud, Sen. Aguirre, Sen. Allen, Sen. Arzberger, Sen. Bee, Sen. Blendu, Sen. Burton Cahill, Sen. Linda Gray, Sen. Hale, Sen. Harper, Sen. Huppenthal, Sen. Johnson, Sen. Landrum Taylor, Sen. Leff, Sen. McCune Davis, Sen. Miranda, Sen. Pesquiera, Sen. Rios, Sen. Soltero, Sen. Verschoor
S1337 Daily History Date Action:
CENTENNIAL FUNDING; CAPITOL RENOVATION 2/27 from Senate appro do pass.
CENTENNIAL FUNDING; CAPITOL RENOVATION 2/26 Senate appro do pass; report
awaited.
CENTENNIAL FUNDING; CAPITOL RENOVATION 2/4 referred to Senate appro.
S1398: PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS; WRITTEN AGREEMENTS
Establishes regulations for partnerships between any state department or agency or any political subdivision of this state and a private entity.
First sponsor: Sen. Johnson
Others: Sen. Aboud, Sen. Blendu, Sen. Gould, Sen. Chuck Gray, Sen. Verschoor
S1398 Daily History Date Action:
PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS; WRITTEN AGREEMENTS 2/19 from Senate gov do pass.
PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS; WRITTEN AGREEMENTS 2/6 referred to Senate gov.
S1409: INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX; REPEAL
Beginning tax year 2009, the Arizona individual income tax is repealed. Session law directs Legislative Council to prepare conforming legislation.
First sponsor: Sen. Verschoor
S1409 Daily History Date Action:
INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX; REPEAL 2/6 referred to Senate fin.
S1475: PROPERTY TAX RELIEF & PROTECTION
Various changes in statutes pertaining to property taxation, including elimination of all statutory references to the transportation revenue control limit, restricting the expenses that a district may claim as desegregation costs, no district may claim deseg expenses greater than the amount claimed in fiscal 07-08, taxes levied for budget overrides in any year may not exceed the levy in the first year of the override without securing voter approval; elimination of the county equalization assistance for education tax, the secondary tax levy of selected special districts may not increase more than 2% and the Property Tax Oversight Commission must review the levies to insure compliance. More.
First sponsor: Sen. Verschoor
Others: Rep. Pearce, Sen. Burns, Sen. Gould, Sen. Huppenthal
S1475 Daily History Date Action:
PROPERTY TAX RELIEF & PROTECTION 2/11 referred to Senate fin.
SCR1018: PROPERTY TAX; VALUATION; INFLATION LIMITATION
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state Constitution to require that the annual change in property values for property tax purposes be equal to the change in the GDP price deflator from the previous year.
First sponsor: Sen. Huppenthal
SCR1018 Daily History Date Action
PROPERTY TAX; VALUATION; INFLATION LIMITATION 1/31 referred to Senate fin.
SCR1022: INCOME TAX PHASE-OUT; FAIR TAX
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state
Constitution to phase out the state income tax (both individual and corporate) so that by Jan 1,
2013, no governmental entity shall assess or collect a tax based on income. The Legislature is authorized to increase sales and use taxes to compensate for the loss in revenue and such measures are exempt from Prop 108 that would otherwise require a 2/3 majority in each house for passage.
First sponsor: Sen. Chuck Gray
Others: Sen. Burns, Sen. Gould, Sen. Harper, Sen. Johnson, Sen. Verschoor
SCR1022 Daily History Date Action:
INCOME TAX PHASE-OUT; FAIR TAX 2/4 referred to Senate fin.
SCR1024: PROPERTY TAX LEVY ROLLBACK
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state
Constitution to require all taxing jurisdictions to set their 2009 levy no higher than the actual levy in 2005 and that beginning in 2010, they must limit the annual increase in tax levies to 2% plus the value of new construction. Levies exceeding the 2% limit may be enacted only by a 2/3 vote of the qualified electors. A petition to reduce a jurisdiction's levy limit by up to 20% that is signed by 10% of the electors in the district will require an election to be held at the next general election. Severability clause.
First sponsor: Sen. Gould
Others: Rep. Groe, Rep. Pearce, Sen. Chuck Gray, Sen. Harper, Sen. Verschoor
SCR1024 Daily History Date Action:
PROPERTY TAX LEVY ROLLBACK 2/4 referred to Senate fin.
SCR1025: PROPERTY TAX; VALUATION INCREASE LIMIT
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state Constitution to limit the annual increase in property values (for property tax purposes) to 2%.
First sponsor: Sen. Gould
Others: Rep. Groe, Sen. Harper
SCR1025 Daily History Date Action:
PROPERTY TAX; VALUATION INCREASE LIMIT 2/4 referred to Senate fin.
SCR1029: CORPORATE INCOME TAX; REPEAL
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state Constitution to repeal statutes relating to the corporate income tax. Legislative Council is directed to prepare conforming legislation for consideration next year.
First sponsor: Sen. Verschoor
SCR1029 Daily History Date Action:
CORPORATE INCOME TAX; REPEAL 2/12 referred to Senate fin.
Friday, February 29, 2008
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Update on HB 2586-Secondary Tax Cap
According to the calendar, HB 2586 is scheduled for COW (Committee of the Whole) tomorrow, Thursday 2/28/08.
Rep. Konopnicki is planning to offer a floor amendment that would remove flood districts and library districts from the legislation.
The Fire Fighters are having an emergency meeting this Friday regarding this bill. They had previously cut a deal to support the bill and cap at 10%. However, they will be having the emergency meeting to discuss the option to rescind the deal and fight to kill the bill.
Several rural legislators are supporting Konopnicki on his efforts, so thank you for getting the word out to members to communicate to their legislators on this and we should thank legislators who support the opposition to the measure.
Rep. Konopnicki is planning to offer a floor amendment that would remove flood districts and library districts from the legislation.
The Fire Fighters are having an emergency meeting this Friday regarding this bill. They had previously cut a deal to support the bill and cap at 10%. However, they will be having the emergency meeting to discuss the option to rescind the deal and fight to kill the bill.
Several rural legislators are supporting Konopnicki on his efforts, so thank you for getting the word out to members to communicate to their legislators on this and we should thank legislators who support the opposition to the measure.
Friday, February 22, 2008
Urgent Update-Property Tax Initiative
The relevant bills (HB 2586 & SB 1256) were held back from the Consent of the Whole (COW) agenda Thursday, February 21, inasmuch as the constituent pressure for defeat has been enormous thus far. This means that the bills are retained on the COW calendar. The support doesn’t seem to be there to pass them, and we have the proposed amendment to strip the libraries out as well. We need to keep up the pressure! Calls and emails requesting that libraries be removed from the House Bill 2586l need to go to Reps Mason and Tobin (both from Prescott), Jennifer Burns and Marion McClure. Please share opinions with Senator Jake Flake as well.
AzLA Bill Summaries February 21
Arizona Library Association
48th Legislature - 2nd Regular Session, 2008 Thursday, Feb 21 2008 2:15 PM
Bill summaries and histories copyright ©2007 Arizona Capitol Reports, L.L.C.
AzLA: Bill Summaries
H2098: CORPORATE TAX CREDIT; TUITION ORGANIZATIONS
Makes permanent the tax credit available for voluntary cash contribution to a school tuition organization. Otherwise scheduled to repeal on June 30, 2011.
First sponsor: Rep. Yarbrough
Others: Rep. Anderson, Rep. Barto, Rep. Biggs, Rep. Burges, Rep. Clark, Rep. Crump, Rep. Groe, Rep. Kavanagh, Rep. McLain, Rep. Murphy, Sen. Gorman
H2098 Daily History Date Action
CORPORATE TAX CREDIT; TUITION ORGANIZATIONS 1/17 from House ways means do pass.
CORPORATE TAX CREDIT; TUITION ORGANIZATIONS 1/14 referred to House ways-means.
H2099: PREMIUM TAX CREDIT; STO CONTRIBUTION
Allows insurance companies to contribute to school tuition organizations and receive a tax credit against their premium tax liability.
First sponsor: Rep. Yarbrough
Others: Rep. Anderson, Rep. Barto, Rep. Biggs, Rep. Burges, Rep. Clark, Rep. Crump, Rep. Groe, Rep. Kavanagh, Rep. McLain, Rep. Murphy, Sen. Gorman
H2099 Daily History Date Action
PREMIUM TAX CREDIT; STO CONTRIBUTION 2/7 House COW approved with amend #4018.
PREMIUM TAX CREDIT; STO CONTRIBUTION 2/5 from House rules okay.
PREMIUM TAX CREDIT; STO CONTRIBUTION 1/29 from House ways-means with amend #4018.
PREMIUM TAX CREDIT; STO CONTRIBUTION 1/28 House ways-means amended; report awaited.
PREMIUM TAX CREDIT; STO CONTRIBUTION 1/17 House ways-means held.
PREMIUM TAX CREDIT; STO CONTRIBUTION 1/14 referred to House ways-means.
H2100: TAX CREDITS; WITHHOLDING TAX REDUCTION
An employee may request that his/her employer reduce the amount of the employee's withholding tax by the amount of credit the employee will qualify for for contributions to a qualified school tuition organization or public school. Expands the list of confidential taxpayer information to include information supplied by an employee to an employer regarding the employee's election to have his/her withholding tax reduced for the purposes of contributions to qualified school tuition organizations or public schools. Effective January 1, 2009.
First sponsor: Rep. Yarbrough
Others: Rep. Anderson, Rep. Barto, Rep. Biggs, Rep. Burges, Rep. Clark, Rep. Crump, Rep. Groe, Rep. Kavanagh, Rep. Murphy
H2100 Daily History Date Action
TAX CREDITS; WITHHOLDING TAX REDUCTION 2/5 from House ways-means with amend #4042.
TAX CREDITS; WITHHOLDING TAX REDUCTION 2/4 House ways-means amended; report awaited.
TAX CREDITS; WITHHOLDING TAX REDUCTION 1/14 referred to House ways means.
H2162: TECH CORRECTION; LIBRARY; ARCHIVES
Minor change in statutes dealing with the Department of Library, Archives and Public Records. Apparent striker bus.
First sponsor: Rep. Adams
H2162 Daily History Date Action
TECH CORRECTION; LIBRARY; ARCHIVES 1/15 referred to House rules
only.
H2779: HIGHER EDUCATION; INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS; ACCESSIBILITY
Publishers of textbooks and other educational materials in use in the state must, on request, provide versions in accessible formats. Refusal by a publisher may result in student pursuing a private right of action.
First sponsor: Rep. Ableser
Others: Rep. Alvarez, Rep. Bradley, Rep. Brown, Rep. Cajero Bedford, Rep. Chad Campbell, Rep. Chabin, Rep. Desimone, Rep. Farley, Rep. Gallardo, Rep. Garcia, Rep. Lopes, Rep. Lopez, Rep. Lujan, Rep. McGuire, Rep. Meza, Rep. Miranda, Rep. Pancrazi, Rep. Prezelski, Rep. Rios, Rep. Schapira, Rep. Sinema, Rep. Thrasher, Rep. Young Wright
H2779 Daily History Date Action
HIGHER EDUCATION; INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS; ACCESSIBILITY 2/11 referred to House higher ed, com, gov.
H2857: FY 07-08 BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
Required reductions (totaling $230.8 million) in appropriations to 53 state agencies in fiscal 07-08, including $47 million from the School Facilities Board, $37.4 million from the Dept of Education, $30.3 million from the Dept of Economic Security, $25 million (aggregate) from all 3 state universities, and $22.3 million from the Dept of Corrections. Smallest adjustment is $2,000 from the Law Enforcement Merit System Council. The following programs are protected from budget cuts: Child Protective Service, DES services to developmentally disabled, Gang and Immigration Intelligence Team Enforcement Mission (GIITEM), and abstinence funding. Various fund transfers, including $615 from the Budget Stabilization Fund and authorization for Clean Elections to transfer $20 million to the general fund. Various unexpended and unencumbered balances in funds are swept into the general fund. Also includes supplemental appropriations: $19 million to the Dept of Health Services and $13 million to AHCCCS. Appropriations for various capital projects in the original budget for fiscal 07-08 are reduced or delayed until fiscal 08-09.
First sponsor: Rep. Boone
H2857 Daily History Date Action
FY 07-08 BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS 2/20 from House appro with amend #4234.
FY 07-08 BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS 2/20 House appro amended; report awaited.
FY 07-08 BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS 2/18 referred to House appro.
HCR2003: PROPERTY TAX; LIMIT VALUATION INCREASES
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the constitution to limit the annual increase in real property values for tax purposes to 3%.
First sponsor: Rep. McClure
HCR2003 Daily History Date Action
PROPERTY TAX; LIMIT VALUATION INCREASES 1/14 referred to House ways-means.
HCR2038: STATE APPROPRIATION LIMIT; REDUCTION
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state Constitution to reduce the total amount of state appropriations to 6.4% of the state's total personal income. Previously, the appropriation limit was 7%. No adjustment shall be made to the appropriations limit in order to account for a transfer of government functions. Effective for fiscal years beginning on and after July 1, 2009.
First sponsor: Rep. Pearce
Others: Rep. Anderson, Rep. Barnes, Rep. Biggs, Rep. Burges, Rep. Crump, Rep. Farnsworth, Rep. Groe, Rep. Kavanagh,
Rep. Murphy, Rep. Stump, Rep. Jim Weiers, Rep. Yarbrough, Sen. Burns, Sen. Gould, Sen. Harper, Sen. Johnson, Sen. Verschoor
HCR2038 Daily History Date Action
STATE APPROPRIATION LIMIT; REDUCTION 2/13 from House appro do pass.
STATE APPROPRIATION LIMIT; REDUCTION 2/6 referred to House appro.
HCR2040: SPENDING ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY ACT
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state
Constitution to require the state's annual budget to be balanced, that annual expenditures not exceed annual revenues, that there must a year-end cash balance of at least 1% of the general fund balance, and that state obligations do not exceed ongoing or permanent state revenue. Beginning on January 1, 2010, the state treasurer and each county treasurer must establish a website containing a searchable database of revenues and expenditures.
First sponsor: Rep. Pearce
Others: Rep. Anderson, Rep. Barnes, Rep. Biggs, Rep. Boone, Rep. Burges, Rep. Crump, Rep. Driggs, Rep. Farnsworth, Rep. Groe, Rep. Kavanagh, Rep. McComish, Rep. Miranda, Rep. Murphy, Rep. Robson, Rep. Stump, Rep. Jim Weiers, Rep. Yarbrough, Sen. Burns, Sen. Harper, Sen. Johnson, Sen. Verschoor
HCR2040 Daily History Date Action
SPENDING ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY ACT 2/20 from House appro with amend #4239.
SPENDING ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY ACT 2/13 House apron held.
SPENDING ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY ACT 2/6 referred to House appro.
S1002: PROPERTY TAX; EQUALIZATION TAX REPEAL
Makes permanent the 3 year suspension of the state equalization property tax. [Capitol Reports note: the suspension is due to expire in 2009. This tax is also called the county equalization assistance for education property tax].
First sponsor: Sen. Waring
Others: Rep. Barnes, Rep. Barto, Rep. Biggs, Rep. Boone, Rep. Burges, Rep. McComish, Rep. Murphy, Rep. Nelson, Rep. Pearce, Rep. Robson, Rep. Jerry Weiers, Sen. Bee, Sen. Blendu, Sen. Burns, Sen. Linda Gray, Sen. Harper
S1002 Daily History Date Action
PROPERTY TAX; EQUALIZATION TAX REPEAL 1/31 Senate COW approved with amend #4005.
PROPERTY TAX; EQUALIZATION TAX REPEAL 1/29 from Senate rules okay.
PROPERTY TAX; EQUALIZATION TAX REPEAL 1/17 from Senate fin with amend #4005.
PROPERTY TAX; EQUALIZATION TAX REPEAL 1/16 Senate fin amended; report awaited.
PROPERTY TAX; EQUALIZATION TAX REPEAL 1/14 referred to Senate fin.
S1256: SPECIAL DISTRICTS; SECONDARY LEVY LIMITS
Limits the annual increase in the maximum secondary tax levy permissible to certain special districts (including, fire district, county TV district, flood control district, jail district, etc). The list of duties of the Property Tax Oversight Commission is expanded to include reviewing the secondary property tax levies of these special districts to ensure compliance.
First sponsor: Sen. Burns
Others: Sen. Gorman, Sen. Harper
S1256 Daily History Date Action
SPECIAL DISTRICTS; SECONDARY LEVY LIMITS 2/12 from Senate rules okay.
SPECIAL DISTRICTS; SECONDARY LEVY LIMITS 2/7 from Senate fin with amend #4072.
SPECIAL DISTRICTS; SECONDARY LEVY LIMITS 1/31 referred to Senate fin.
S1337: CENTENNIAL FUNDING; CAPITOL RENOVATION
Reallocates the $2.5 million appropriated in fiscal 2006-2007 to legislative council as follows: 1) $2,050,000 to the Historical Advisory Commission; and 2) $450,000 to legislative council. Emergency clause.
First sponsor: Sen. Flake
Others: Rep. Ableser, Rep. Adams, Rep. Anderson, Rep. Barnes, Rep. Barto, Rep. Bradley, Rep. Brown, Rep. Burns, Rep. Cajero Bedford, Rep. Chad Campbell, Rep. Cloves Campbell Jr., Rep. Clark, Rep. Crandall, Rep. Crump, Rep. Desimone, Rep. Driggs, Rep. Farley, Rep. Gallardo, Rep. Hershberger, Rep. Kavanagh, Rep. Konopnicki, Rep. Lopes, Rep. Lopez, Rep. Lujan, Rep. Mason, Rep. McClure, Rep. McComish, Rep. McLain, Rep. Murphy, Rep. Nelson, Rep. Pearce, Rep. Prezelski, Rep. Rios,
Rep. Robson, Rep. Schapira, Rep. Sinema, Rep. Stump, Rep. Tobin, Rep. Tom, Rep. Jim Weiers, Sen. Aboud, Sen. Aguirre, Sen. Allen, Sen. Arzberger, Sen. Bee, Sen. Blendu, Sen. Burton Cahill, Sen. Linda Gray, Sen. Hale, Sen. Harper, Sen. Huppenthal, Sen. Johnson, Sen. Landrum Taylor, Sen. Leff, Sen. McCune Davis, Sen. Miranda, Sen. Pesquiera, Sen. Rios, Sen. Soltero, Sen. Verschoor
S1337 Daily History Date Action
CENTENNIAL FUNDING; CAPITOL RENOVATION 2/4 referred to Senate appro.
S1398: PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS; WRITTEN AGREEMENTS
Establishes regulations for partnerships between any state department or agency or any political subdivision of this state and a private entity.
First sponsor: Sen. Johnson
Others: Sen. Aboud, Sen. Blendu, Sen. Gould, Sen. Chuck Gray, Sen. Verschoor
S1398 Daily History Date Action
PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS; WRITTEN AGREEMENTS 2/19 from Senate gov do pass.
PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS; WRITTEN AGREEMENTS 2/6 referred to Senate gov.
S1409: INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX; REPEAL
Beginning tax year 2009, the Arizona individual income tax is repealed. Session law directs Legislative Council to prepare conforming legislation.
First sponsor: Sen. Verschoor
S1409 Daily History Date Action
INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX; REPEAL 2/6 referred to Senate fin.
S1475: PROPERTY TAX RELIEF & PROTECTION
Various changes in statutes pertaining to property taxation, including elimination of all statutory references to the transportation revenue control limit, restricting the expenses that a district may claim as desegregation costs, no district may claim deseg expenses greater than the amount claimed in fiscal 07-08, taxes levied for budget overrides in any year may not exceed the levy in the first year of the override without securing voter approval; elimination of the county equalization assistance for education tax, the secondary tax levy of selected special districts may not increase more than 2% and the Property Tax Oversight Commission must review the levies to insure compliance. More.
First sponsor: Sen. Verschoor
Others: Rep. Pearce, Sen. Burns, Sen. Gould, Sen. Huppenthal
S1475 Daily History Date Action
PROPERTY TAX RELIEF & PROTECTION 2/11 referred to Senate fin.
SCR1018: PROPERTY TAX; VALUATION; INFLATION LIMITATION
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state
Constitution to require that the annual change in property values for property tax purposes be equal to the change in the GDP price deflator from the previous year.
First sponsor: Sen. Huppenthal
SCR1018 Daily History Date Action
PROPERTY TAX; VALUATION; INFLATION LIMITATION 1/31 referred to Senate fin.
SCR1022: INCOME TAX PHASE-OUT; FAIR TAX
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state
Constitution to phase out the state income tax (both individual and corporate) so that by Jan 1, 2013, no governmental entity shall assess or collect a tax based on income. The Legislature is authorized to increase sales and use taxes to compensate for the loss in revenue and such measures are exempt from Prop 108 that would otherwise require a 2/3 majority in each house for passage.
First sponsor: Sen. Chuck Gray
Others: Sen. Burns, Sen. Gould, Sen. Harper, Sen. Johnson, Sen. Verschoor
SCR1022 Daily History Date Action
INCOME TAX PHASE-OUT; FAIR TAX 2/4 referred to Senate fin.
SCR1024: PROPERTY TAX LEVY ROLLBACK
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state
Constitution to require all taxing jurisdictions to set their 2009 levy no higher than the actual levy in 2005 and that beginning in 2010, they must limit the annual increase in tax levies to 2% plus the value of new construction. Levies exceeding the 2% limit may be enacted only by a 2/3 vote of the qualified electors. A petition to reduce a jurisdiction's levy limit by up to 20% that is signed by 10% of the electors in the district will require an election to be held at the next general election. Severability clause.
First sponsor: Sen. Gould
Others: Rep. Groe, Rep. Pearce, Sen. Chuck Gray, Sen. Harper, Sen. Verschoor
SCR1024 Daily History Date Action
PROPERTY TAX LEVY ROLLBACK 2/4 referred to Senate fin.
SCR1025: PROPERTY TAX; VALUATION INCREASE LIMIT
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state
Constitution to limit the annual increase in property values (for property tax purposes) to 2%.
First sponsor: Sen. Gould
Others: Rep. Groe, Sen. Harper
SCR1025 Daily History Date Action
PROPERTY TAX; VALUATION INCREASE LIMIT 2/4 referred to Senate fin.
SCR1029: CORPORATE INCOME TAX; REPEAL
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the
state Constitution to repeal statutes relating to the corporate income tax. Legislative Council is directed to prepare conforming legislation for consideration next year.
First sponsor: Sen. Verschoor
SCR1029 Daily History Date Action
CORPORATE INCOME TAX; REPEAL 2/12 referred to Senate fin.
48th Legislature - 2nd Regular Session, 2008 Thursday, Feb 21 2008 2:15 PM
Bill summaries and histories copyright ©2007 Arizona Capitol Reports, L.L.C.
AzLA: Bill Summaries
H2098: CORPORATE TAX CREDIT; TUITION ORGANIZATIONS
Makes permanent the tax credit available for voluntary cash contribution to a school tuition organization. Otherwise scheduled to repeal on June 30, 2011.
First sponsor: Rep. Yarbrough
Others: Rep. Anderson, Rep. Barto, Rep. Biggs, Rep. Burges, Rep. Clark, Rep. Crump, Rep. Groe, Rep. Kavanagh, Rep. McLain, Rep. Murphy, Sen. Gorman
H2098 Daily History Date Action
CORPORATE TAX CREDIT; TUITION ORGANIZATIONS 1/17 from House ways means do pass.
CORPORATE TAX CREDIT; TUITION ORGANIZATIONS 1/14 referred to House ways-means.
H2099: PREMIUM TAX CREDIT; STO CONTRIBUTION
Allows insurance companies to contribute to school tuition organizations and receive a tax credit against their premium tax liability.
First sponsor: Rep. Yarbrough
Others: Rep. Anderson, Rep. Barto, Rep. Biggs, Rep. Burges, Rep. Clark, Rep. Crump, Rep. Groe, Rep. Kavanagh, Rep. McLain, Rep. Murphy, Sen. Gorman
H2099 Daily History Date Action
PREMIUM TAX CREDIT; STO CONTRIBUTION 2/7 House COW approved with amend #4018.
PREMIUM TAX CREDIT; STO CONTRIBUTION 2/5 from House rules okay.
PREMIUM TAX CREDIT; STO CONTRIBUTION 1/29 from House ways-means with amend #4018.
PREMIUM TAX CREDIT; STO CONTRIBUTION 1/28 House ways-means amended; report awaited.
PREMIUM TAX CREDIT; STO CONTRIBUTION 1/17 House ways-means held.
PREMIUM TAX CREDIT; STO CONTRIBUTION 1/14 referred to House ways-means.
H2100: TAX CREDITS; WITHHOLDING TAX REDUCTION
An employee may request that his/her employer reduce the amount of the employee's withholding tax by the amount of credit the employee will qualify for for contributions to a qualified school tuition organization or public school. Expands the list of confidential taxpayer information to include information supplied by an employee to an employer regarding the employee's election to have his/her withholding tax reduced for the purposes of contributions to qualified school tuition organizations or public schools. Effective January 1, 2009.
First sponsor: Rep. Yarbrough
Others: Rep. Anderson, Rep. Barto, Rep. Biggs, Rep. Burges, Rep. Clark, Rep. Crump, Rep. Groe, Rep. Kavanagh, Rep. Murphy
H2100 Daily History Date Action
TAX CREDITS; WITHHOLDING TAX REDUCTION 2/5 from House ways-means with amend #4042.
TAX CREDITS; WITHHOLDING TAX REDUCTION 2/4 House ways-means amended; report awaited.
TAX CREDITS; WITHHOLDING TAX REDUCTION 1/14 referred to House ways means.
H2162: TECH CORRECTION; LIBRARY; ARCHIVES
Minor change in statutes dealing with the Department of Library, Archives and Public Records. Apparent striker bus.
First sponsor: Rep. Adams
H2162 Daily History Date Action
TECH CORRECTION; LIBRARY; ARCHIVES 1/15 referred to House rules
only.
H2779: HIGHER EDUCATION; INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS; ACCESSIBILITY
Publishers of textbooks and other educational materials in use in the state must, on request, provide versions in accessible formats. Refusal by a publisher may result in student pursuing a private right of action.
First sponsor: Rep. Ableser
Others: Rep. Alvarez, Rep. Bradley, Rep. Brown, Rep. Cajero Bedford, Rep. Chad Campbell, Rep. Chabin, Rep. Desimone, Rep. Farley, Rep. Gallardo, Rep. Garcia, Rep. Lopes, Rep. Lopez, Rep. Lujan, Rep. McGuire, Rep. Meza, Rep. Miranda, Rep. Pancrazi, Rep. Prezelski, Rep. Rios, Rep. Schapira, Rep. Sinema, Rep. Thrasher, Rep. Young Wright
H2779 Daily History Date Action
HIGHER EDUCATION; INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS; ACCESSIBILITY 2/11 referred to House higher ed, com, gov.
H2857: FY 07-08 BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
Required reductions (totaling $230.8 million) in appropriations to 53 state agencies in fiscal 07-08, including $47 million from the School Facilities Board, $37.4 million from the Dept of Education, $30.3 million from the Dept of Economic Security, $25 million (aggregate) from all 3 state universities, and $22.3 million from the Dept of Corrections. Smallest adjustment is $2,000 from the Law Enforcement Merit System Council. The following programs are protected from budget cuts: Child Protective Service, DES services to developmentally disabled, Gang and Immigration Intelligence Team Enforcement Mission (GIITEM), and abstinence funding. Various fund transfers, including $615 from the Budget Stabilization Fund and authorization for Clean Elections to transfer $20 million to the general fund. Various unexpended and unencumbered balances in funds are swept into the general fund. Also includes supplemental appropriations: $19 million to the Dept of Health Services and $13 million to AHCCCS. Appropriations for various capital projects in the original budget for fiscal 07-08 are reduced or delayed until fiscal 08-09.
First sponsor: Rep. Boone
H2857 Daily History Date Action
FY 07-08 BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS 2/20 from House appro with amend #4234.
FY 07-08 BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS 2/20 House appro amended; report awaited.
FY 07-08 BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS 2/18 referred to House appro.
HCR2003: PROPERTY TAX; LIMIT VALUATION INCREASES
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the constitution to limit the annual increase in real property values for tax purposes to 3%.
First sponsor: Rep. McClure
HCR2003 Daily History Date Action
PROPERTY TAX; LIMIT VALUATION INCREASES 1/14 referred to House ways-means.
HCR2038: STATE APPROPRIATION LIMIT; REDUCTION
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state Constitution to reduce the total amount of state appropriations to 6.4% of the state's total personal income. Previously, the appropriation limit was 7%. No adjustment shall be made to the appropriations limit in order to account for a transfer of government functions. Effective for fiscal years beginning on and after July 1, 2009.
First sponsor: Rep. Pearce
Others: Rep. Anderson, Rep. Barnes, Rep. Biggs, Rep. Burges, Rep. Crump, Rep. Farnsworth, Rep. Groe, Rep. Kavanagh,
Rep. Murphy, Rep. Stump, Rep. Jim Weiers, Rep. Yarbrough, Sen. Burns, Sen. Gould, Sen. Harper, Sen. Johnson, Sen. Verschoor
HCR2038 Daily History Date Action
STATE APPROPRIATION LIMIT; REDUCTION 2/13 from House appro do pass.
STATE APPROPRIATION LIMIT; REDUCTION 2/6 referred to House appro.
HCR2040: SPENDING ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY ACT
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state
Constitution to require the state's annual budget to be balanced, that annual expenditures not exceed annual revenues, that there must a year-end cash balance of at least 1% of the general fund balance, and that state obligations do not exceed ongoing or permanent state revenue. Beginning on January 1, 2010, the state treasurer and each county treasurer must establish a website containing a searchable database of revenues and expenditures.
First sponsor: Rep. Pearce
Others: Rep. Anderson, Rep. Barnes, Rep. Biggs, Rep. Boone, Rep. Burges, Rep. Crump, Rep. Driggs, Rep. Farnsworth, Rep. Groe, Rep. Kavanagh, Rep. McComish, Rep. Miranda, Rep. Murphy, Rep. Robson, Rep. Stump, Rep. Jim Weiers, Rep. Yarbrough, Sen. Burns, Sen. Harper, Sen. Johnson, Sen. Verschoor
HCR2040 Daily History Date Action
SPENDING ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY ACT 2/20 from House appro with amend #4239.
SPENDING ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY ACT 2/13 House apron held.
SPENDING ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY ACT 2/6 referred to House appro.
S1002: PROPERTY TAX; EQUALIZATION TAX REPEAL
Makes permanent the 3 year suspension of the state equalization property tax. [Capitol Reports note: the suspension is due to expire in 2009. This tax is also called the county equalization assistance for education property tax].
First sponsor: Sen. Waring
Others: Rep. Barnes, Rep. Barto, Rep. Biggs, Rep. Boone, Rep. Burges, Rep. McComish, Rep. Murphy, Rep. Nelson, Rep. Pearce, Rep. Robson, Rep. Jerry Weiers, Sen. Bee, Sen. Blendu, Sen. Burns, Sen. Linda Gray, Sen. Harper
S1002 Daily History Date Action
PROPERTY TAX; EQUALIZATION TAX REPEAL 1/31 Senate COW approved with amend #4005.
PROPERTY TAX; EQUALIZATION TAX REPEAL 1/29 from Senate rules okay.
PROPERTY TAX; EQUALIZATION TAX REPEAL 1/17 from Senate fin with amend #4005.
PROPERTY TAX; EQUALIZATION TAX REPEAL 1/16 Senate fin amended; report awaited.
PROPERTY TAX; EQUALIZATION TAX REPEAL 1/14 referred to Senate fin.
S1256: SPECIAL DISTRICTS; SECONDARY LEVY LIMITS
Limits the annual increase in the maximum secondary tax levy permissible to certain special districts (including, fire district, county TV district, flood control district, jail district, etc). The list of duties of the Property Tax Oversight Commission is expanded to include reviewing the secondary property tax levies of these special districts to ensure compliance.
First sponsor: Sen. Burns
Others: Sen. Gorman, Sen. Harper
S1256 Daily History Date Action
SPECIAL DISTRICTS; SECONDARY LEVY LIMITS 2/12 from Senate rules okay.
SPECIAL DISTRICTS; SECONDARY LEVY LIMITS 2/7 from Senate fin with amend #4072.
SPECIAL DISTRICTS; SECONDARY LEVY LIMITS 1/31 referred to Senate fin.
S1337: CENTENNIAL FUNDING; CAPITOL RENOVATION
Reallocates the $2.5 million appropriated in fiscal 2006-2007 to legislative council as follows: 1) $2,050,000 to the Historical Advisory Commission; and 2) $450,000 to legislative council. Emergency clause.
First sponsor: Sen. Flake
Others: Rep. Ableser, Rep. Adams, Rep. Anderson, Rep. Barnes, Rep. Barto, Rep. Bradley, Rep. Brown, Rep. Burns, Rep. Cajero Bedford, Rep. Chad Campbell, Rep. Cloves Campbell Jr., Rep. Clark, Rep. Crandall, Rep. Crump, Rep. Desimone, Rep. Driggs, Rep. Farley, Rep. Gallardo, Rep. Hershberger, Rep. Kavanagh, Rep. Konopnicki, Rep. Lopes, Rep. Lopez, Rep. Lujan, Rep. Mason, Rep. McClure, Rep. McComish, Rep. McLain, Rep. Murphy, Rep. Nelson, Rep. Pearce, Rep. Prezelski, Rep. Rios,
Rep. Robson, Rep. Schapira, Rep. Sinema, Rep. Stump, Rep. Tobin, Rep. Tom, Rep. Jim Weiers, Sen. Aboud, Sen. Aguirre, Sen. Allen, Sen. Arzberger, Sen. Bee, Sen. Blendu, Sen. Burton Cahill, Sen. Linda Gray, Sen. Hale, Sen. Harper, Sen. Huppenthal, Sen. Johnson, Sen. Landrum Taylor, Sen. Leff, Sen. McCune Davis, Sen. Miranda, Sen. Pesquiera, Sen. Rios, Sen. Soltero, Sen. Verschoor
S1337 Daily History Date Action
CENTENNIAL FUNDING; CAPITOL RENOVATION 2/4 referred to Senate appro.
S1398: PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS; WRITTEN AGREEMENTS
Establishes regulations for partnerships between any state department or agency or any political subdivision of this state and a private entity.
First sponsor: Sen. Johnson
Others: Sen. Aboud, Sen. Blendu, Sen. Gould, Sen. Chuck Gray, Sen. Verschoor
S1398 Daily History Date Action
PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS; WRITTEN AGREEMENTS 2/19 from Senate gov do pass.
PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS; WRITTEN AGREEMENTS 2/6 referred to Senate gov.
S1409: INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX; REPEAL
Beginning tax year 2009, the Arizona individual income tax is repealed. Session law directs Legislative Council to prepare conforming legislation.
First sponsor: Sen. Verschoor
S1409 Daily History Date Action
INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX; REPEAL 2/6 referred to Senate fin.
S1475: PROPERTY TAX RELIEF & PROTECTION
Various changes in statutes pertaining to property taxation, including elimination of all statutory references to the transportation revenue control limit, restricting the expenses that a district may claim as desegregation costs, no district may claim deseg expenses greater than the amount claimed in fiscal 07-08, taxes levied for budget overrides in any year may not exceed the levy in the first year of the override without securing voter approval; elimination of the county equalization assistance for education tax, the secondary tax levy of selected special districts may not increase more than 2% and the Property Tax Oversight Commission must review the levies to insure compliance. More.
First sponsor: Sen. Verschoor
Others: Rep. Pearce, Sen. Burns, Sen. Gould, Sen. Huppenthal
S1475 Daily History Date Action
PROPERTY TAX RELIEF & PROTECTION 2/11 referred to Senate fin.
SCR1018: PROPERTY TAX; VALUATION; INFLATION LIMITATION
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state
Constitution to require that the annual change in property values for property tax purposes be equal to the change in the GDP price deflator from the previous year.
First sponsor: Sen. Huppenthal
SCR1018 Daily History Date Action
PROPERTY TAX; VALUATION; INFLATION LIMITATION 1/31 referred to Senate fin.
SCR1022: INCOME TAX PHASE-OUT; FAIR TAX
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state
Constitution to phase out the state income tax (both individual and corporate) so that by Jan 1, 2013, no governmental entity shall assess or collect a tax based on income. The Legislature is authorized to increase sales and use taxes to compensate for the loss in revenue and such measures are exempt from Prop 108 that would otherwise require a 2/3 majority in each house for passage.
First sponsor: Sen. Chuck Gray
Others: Sen. Burns, Sen. Gould, Sen. Harper, Sen. Johnson, Sen. Verschoor
SCR1022 Daily History Date Action
INCOME TAX PHASE-OUT; FAIR TAX 2/4 referred to Senate fin.
SCR1024: PROPERTY TAX LEVY ROLLBACK
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state
Constitution to require all taxing jurisdictions to set their 2009 levy no higher than the actual levy in 2005 and that beginning in 2010, they must limit the annual increase in tax levies to 2% plus the value of new construction. Levies exceeding the 2% limit may be enacted only by a 2/3 vote of the qualified electors. A petition to reduce a jurisdiction's levy limit by up to 20% that is signed by 10% of the electors in the district will require an election to be held at the next general election. Severability clause.
First sponsor: Sen. Gould
Others: Rep. Groe, Rep. Pearce, Sen. Chuck Gray, Sen. Harper, Sen. Verschoor
SCR1024 Daily History Date Action
PROPERTY TAX LEVY ROLLBACK 2/4 referred to Senate fin.
SCR1025: PROPERTY TAX; VALUATION INCREASE LIMIT
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state
Constitution to limit the annual increase in property values (for property tax purposes) to 2%.
First sponsor: Sen. Gould
Others: Rep. Groe, Sen. Harper
SCR1025 Daily History Date Action
PROPERTY TAX; VALUATION INCREASE LIMIT 2/4 referred to Senate fin.
SCR1029: CORPORATE INCOME TAX; REPEAL
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the
state Constitution to repeal statutes relating to the corporate income tax. Legislative Council is directed to prepare conforming legislation for consideration next year.
First sponsor: Sen. Verschoor
SCR1029 Daily History Date Action
CORPORATE INCOME TAX; REPEAL 2/12 referred to Senate fin.
Letter from David Snyder - County Tax Initiative
Dear Friends of Arizona's Libraries,
I don't believe we've met before, but in my "former life" I served as the Casa Grande City Librarian for 26 years before retiring in 2003 (in order to run for Pinal County Supervisor). During my tenure with the Library, I also had the pleasure and honor of serving as AzLA President and PLD President (as well as other assignments).
As part of my current responsibilities as County Supervisor, I regularly follow and advocate on legislative proposals of interest to Pinal County. When the legislature attempted to cap the revenues of secondary taxing districts (i.e. library districts) last year, I worked with the County Supervisors Association and others to defeat the measure. Although we were successful -- in concert with AzLA, I might add -- then, there are two measures running concurrently in both chambers today that once again threaten the support counties can give their public libraries via county library districts. HB 2586 & SB 1256 both promise to remove local authority from the library & information funding equation and will further exacerbate the funding challenges our public libraries face.
I have attached some talking points about these two bills which are, in my opinion, really bad public policy. I hope you will be able to use them in your efforts this session. I am preparing to send a similar email to those Friends of the Library organizations I can identify and/or to public libraries urging them to pass this information on to their Friends groups.
NEWS FLASH: We are hoping that you can send another action alert to your library members on Rep. Yarbrough’s HB 2586, the special district levy cap proposal. When the bill is heard in COW, Rep. Konopnicki plans to offer a floor amendment that removes library districts, as well as other county-controlled districts, from the legislation. He is supported by several rural legislators who understand the problematic impacts of the bill, but communication from your members is needed to shore up support for his efforts. We received some signals that Rep. Konopnicki is receiving pressure to remove all county-controlled districts except libraries, so libraries must signal their opposition to the proposal in order to be protected. In particular, we are hoping to get our message in to Reps. Tobin, Mason, Burns, and McClure.
Thank you for all that you do, and for being a part of the fight to keep Arizona's libraries funded and open to the public.
Sincerely,
David Snider
David Snider, Supervisor
Pinal County District 3
I don't believe we've met before, but in my "former life" I served as the Casa Grande City Librarian for 26 years before retiring in 2003 (in order to run for Pinal County Supervisor). During my tenure with the Library, I also had the pleasure and honor of serving as AzLA President and PLD President (as well as other assignments).
As part of my current responsibilities as County Supervisor, I regularly follow and advocate on legislative proposals of interest to Pinal County. When the legislature attempted to cap the revenues of secondary taxing districts (i.e. library districts) last year, I worked with the County Supervisors Association and others to defeat the measure. Although we were successful -- in concert with AzLA, I might add -- then, there are two measures running concurrently in both chambers today that once again threaten the support counties can give their public libraries via county library districts. HB 2586 & SB 1256 both promise to remove local authority from the library & information funding equation and will further exacerbate the funding challenges our public libraries face.
I have attached some talking points about these two bills which are, in my opinion, really bad public policy. I hope you will be able to use them in your efforts this session. I am preparing to send a similar email to those Friends of the Library organizations I can identify and/or to public libraries urging them to pass this information on to their Friends groups.
NEWS FLASH: We are hoping that you can send another action alert to your library members on Rep. Yarbrough’s HB 2586, the special district levy cap proposal. When the bill is heard in COW, Rep. Konopnicki plans to offer a floor amendment that removes library districts, as well as other county-controlled districts, from the legislation. He is supported by several rural legislators who understand the problematic impacts of the bill, but communication from your members is needed to shore up support for his efforts. We received some signals that Rep. Konopnicki is receiving pressure to remove all county-controlled districts except libraries, so libraries must signal their opposition to the proposal in order to be protected. In particular, we are hoping to get our message in to Reps. Tobin, Mason, Burns, and McClure.
Thank you for all that you do, and for being a part of the fight to keep Arizona's libraries funded and open to the public.
Sincerely,
David Snider
David Snider, Supervisor
Pinal County District 3
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Talking Points about Tax Initiatives/County Library Districts
The Arizona legislature is trying to remove local flexibility of library districts in rural Arizona.
Currently, library districts work with regional libraries to determine what resources are needed, then levies a property tax in order to meet those needs.
House Bill 2586 and Senate Bill 1256 would remove that process and force rural Arizona to conform to the limited funding method adopted by the Maricopa County library district, who has significantly more resources than rural area libraries.
Please contact your legislators now to communicate the importance of a library district in your region, and ask them to vote NO on HB 2586 and SB 1256.
Visit www.votesmart.org to find contact information for your legislators.
Many rural libraries would be impacted by HB 2586 and SB 1256.
HB 2586 and SB 1256 treat libraries in rural areas as if they have the same resources of libraries in Maricopa County. Because of its highly-developed library infrastructure, Maricopa County Library District has already limited its growth; these proposals would force the following rural library districts to do the same:
Apache County Cochise County Coconino County
Gila County Mohave County Navajo County
Pima County Pinal County Yavapai County
Yuma County
This would significantly limit library resources across the state.
HB 1256 and SB 1256 would limit library district property taxes to an annual increase of 2% plus taxes on new construction in the district. If this limitation had been in place last year, library district revenues would have been cut by anywhere between 6% and 41%.
Libraries should not be arbitrarily limited by the state; resource levels should be locally-determined.
Libraries serve local needs, and should be controlled at the local level. They provide vital services to the citizens of rural areas, where growing populations create the need for additional library resources.
These proposals would dramatically increase pressure on Friends of the Library and other fund-raising groups.
If library district resources are cut, either the funding must be subsidized by other sources or services must be cut. Currently, library districts provide the following resources to help regional libraries:
Augment library materials budgets, allowing rural libraries to purchase books, newspapers and database resources.
Provide technical expertise, such as highly-educated librarians and library knowledge, to rural libraries.
Provide circulation and catalog systems to rural libraries, which allows libraries to organize their resources and share the resources of other libraries.
Every citizen of Arizona benefits from the services offered by libraries.
Libraries provide services that are valuable to every group and individual of rural Arizona, including:
Research: The research tools offered by libraries provide resources to teachers, students of every age, scholars, and anyone wanting to learn new skills, job training or information.
News and Information: Libraries subscribe to worldwide newspapers and periodicals that provide extensive knowledge which would otherwise not be available to Arizona’s residents.
Genealogy: While many online genealogy tools are far too costly for individuals to access on their own, libraries are able to provide the unique resource to the public.
Technology: Much of rural Arizona still has limited Internet and telecommunications resources. Libraries provide Internet access, fax machines and other valuable tools to residents.
Meeting Space: Libraries provide room for meetings and gatherings, which is a valuable resource particularly in rural Arizona. Girl and Boy Scout troops, 4-H groups, and senior citizen programs regularly take advantage of this public service.
Currently, library districts work with regional libraries to determine what resources are needed, then levies a property tax in order to meet those needs.
House Bill 2586 and Senate Bill 1256 would remove that process and force rural Arizona to conform to the limited funding method adopted by the Maricopa County library district, who has significantly more resources than rural area libraries.
Please contact your legislators now to communicate the importance of a library district in your region, and ask them to vote NO on HB 2586 and SB 1256.
Visit www.votesmart.org to find contact information for your legislators.
Many rural libraries would be impacted by HB 2586 and SB 1256.
HB 2586 and SB 1256 treat libraries in rural areas as if they have the same resources of libraries in Maricopa County. Because of its highly-developed library infrastructure, Maricopa County Library District has already limited its growth; these proposals would force the following rural library districts to do the same:
Apache County Cochise County Coconino County
Gila County Mohave County Navajo County
Pima County Pinal County Yavapai County
Yuma County
This would significantly limit library resources across the state.
HB 1256 and SB 1256 would limit library district property taxes to an annual increase of 2% plus taxes on new construction in the district. If this limitation had been in place last year, library district revenues would have been cut by anywhere between 6% and 41%.
Libraries should not be arbitrarily limited by the state; resource levels should be locally-determined.
Libraries serve local needs, and should be controlled at the local level. They provide vital services to the citizens of rural areas, where growing populations create the need for additional library resources.
These proposals would dramatically increase pressure on Friends of the Library and other fund-raising groups.
If library district resources are cut, either the funding must be subsidized by other sources or services must be cut. Currently, library districts provide the following resources to help regional libraries:
Augment library materials budgets, allowing rural libraries to purchase books, newspapers and database resources.
Provide technical expertise, such as highly-educated librarians and library knowledge, to rural libraries.
Provide circulation and catalog systems to rural libraries, which allows libraries to organize their resources and share the resources of other libraries.
Every citizen of Arizona benefits from the services offered by libraries.
Libraries provide services that are valuable to every group and individual of rural Arizona, including:
Research: The research tools offered by libraries provide resources to teachers, students of every age, scholars, and anyone wanting to learn new skills, job training or information.
News and Information: Libraries subscribe to worldwide newspapers and periodicals that provide extensive knowledge which would otherwise not be available to Arizona’s residents.
Genealogy: While many online genealogy tools are far too costly for individuals to access on their own, libraries are able to provide the unique resource to the public.
Technology: Much of rural Arizona still has limited Internet and telecommunications resources. Libraries provide Internet access, fax machines and other valuable tools to residents.
Meeting Space: Libraries provide room for meetings and gatherings, which is a valuable resource particularly in rural Arizona. Girl and Boy Scout troops, 4-H groups, and senior citizen programs regularly take advantage of this public service.
Update on Archives Building Funding & ASLAPR Budget
Dear Friends -
There is some bad news and some not so bad news about the archives.
The bad news is that the budget bills going forward to the Governor
(SB1300 and HB 2857) will cut $3.5 million from the new State Archives
building, now under construction.
The not so bad news is that these bills will only cut $270,000 from
the Library & Archives agency budget (instead of the $780,000 first
recommended).
While the building can be completed in spite of the cut, it will
mean: only 1/2 of the storage space will have shelves, there will
be no furniture, no money for security cameras, no money to move
the documents to the new building (there is a possibility that
convict labor could be used for the move), and that
computer wiring and cables will not be pulled thru the building.
The contractor and project manager have been working very hard to
limit the loss and cut costs since it was anticipated there would
be a reduction in funds.
What is critical is that there be no further reduction past the
$3.5 million in the budget bills.
Stay tuned for additional details.
There is some bad news and some not so bad news about the archives.
The bad news is that the budget bills going forward to the Governor
(SB1300 and HB 2857) will cut $3.5 million from the new State Archives
building, now under construction.
The not so bad news is that these bills will only cut $270,000 from
the Library & Archives agency budget (instead of the $780,000 first
recommended).
While the building can be completed in spite of the cut, it will
mean: only 1/2 of the storage space will have shelves, there will
be no furniture, no money for security cameras, no money to move
the documents to the new building (there is a possibility that
convict labor could be used for the move), and that
computer wiring and cables will not be pulled thru the building.
The contractor and project manager have been working very hard to
limit the loss and cut costs since it was anticipated there would
be a reduction in funds.
What is critical is that there be no further reduction past the
$3.5 million in the budget bills.
Stay tuned for additional details.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Request to Voice Support of RIF
URGENT MESSAGE: THE NEXT STEP
FROM CAROL H. RASCO, President and CEO of Reading Is Fundamental
Please ACT NOW and help RIF build support for our funding by sending an e-mail to your members of Congress asking them to sign the RIF Dear Colleague letter.
Since we first shared the disappointing news of President Bush’s proposed elimination of funding for RIF in his fiscal year 2009 budget less than two weeks ago, more than 30,000 messages have been sent to Congress urging legislators to reinstate RIF’s funding.
This initial outpouring of support has prompted RIF’s congressional champions to capitalize on the momentum by circulating in Congress a Dear Colleague letter on behalf of RIF. The Dear Colleague letter asks members of Congress to sign-on in support of RIF’s funding. This is an important next step in the campaign to protect RIF’s FY09 funding.
We are asking Congress to appropriate $26 million to fund RIF’s book distribution program for some 4.6 million underserved children and families in fiscal year 2009. The funding is critical to support our reading motivational programs at nearly 20,000 locations nationwide.We hope you will share this message with six or more friends who will also contact their members of Congress. Thank you in advance for your support!
FROM CAROL H. RASCO, President and CEO of Reading Is Fundamental
Please ACT NOW and help RIF build support for our funding by sending an e-mail to your members of Congress asking them to sign the RIF Dear Colleague letter.
Since we first shared the disappointing news of President Bush’s proposed elimination of funding for RIF in his fiscal year 2009 budget less than two weeks ago, more than 30,000 messages have been sent to Congress urging legislators to reinstate RIF’s funding.
This initial outpouring of support has prompted RIF’s congressional champions to capitalize on the momentum by circulating in Congress a Dear Colleague letter on behalf of RIF. The Dear Colleague letter asks members of Congress to sign-on in support of RIF’s funding. This is an important next step in the campaign to protect RIF’s FY09 funding.
We are asking Congress to appropriate $26 million to fund RIF’s book distribution program for some 4.6 million underserved children and families in fiscal year 2009. The funding is critical to support our reading motivational programs at nearly 20,000 locations nationwide.We hope you will share this message with six or more friends who will also contact their members of Congress. Thank you in advance for your support!
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Virtual Library Legislative Day!
Organize a Virtual Library Legislative Day!
On May 14, 2008, hundreds of library supporters from across the country will be visiting their Members of Congress during National Library Legislative Day, sharing stories about libraries in their communities and and telling Congressmen and women about the needs and accomplishments of those libraries… and you can help!
Post this flier and recruit everyone you know to take part in a VIRTUAL LIBRARY LEGISLATIVE DAY!
Through Virtual Library Legislative Day, thousands of people all across the country will call, fax and email their Members of Congress to tell them about the importance of libraries in this country.
Get as many library advocates as you can to participate in this incredible event with the Virtual Library Legislative Day flier!
For more information, please visit www.ala.org/nlld.
On May 14, 2008, hundreds of library supporters from across the country will be visiting their Members of Congress during National Library Legislative Day, sharing stories about libraries in their communities and and telling Congressmen and women about the needs and accomplishments of those libraries… and you can help!
Post this flier and recruit everyone you know to take part in a VIRTUAL LIBRARY LEGISLATIVE DAY!
Through Virtual Library Legislative Day, thousands of people all across the country will call, fax and email their Members of Congress to tell them about the importance of libraries in this country.
Get as many library advocates as you can to participate in this incredible event with the Virtual Library Legislative Day flier!
For more information, please visit www.ala.org/nlld.
AzLA Bill Summaries February 15
Arizona Library Association
48th Legislature - 2nd Regular Session, 2008 Friday, February 15, 2008
AzLA: Bill Summaries
H2098: CORPORATE TAX CREDIT; TUITION ORGANIZATIONS
Makes permanent the tax credit available for voluntary cash contribution to a school tuition organization. Otherwise scheduled to repeal on June 30, 2011.
First sponsor: Rep. Yarbrough
Others: Rep. Anderson, Rep. Barto, Rep. Biggs, Rep. Burges, Rep. Clark, Rep. Crump, Rep. Groe, Rep. Kavanagh, Rep.McLain, Rep. Murphy, Sen. Gorman
H2098 Daily History Date Action
CORPORATE TAX CREDIT; TUITION ORGANIZATIONS 1/17 from House ways-means do pass.
CORPORATE TAX CREDIT; TUITION ORGANIZATIONS 1/14 referred to House ways means.
H2099: PREMIUM TAX CREDIT; STO CONTRIBUTION
Allows insurance companies to contribute to school tuition organizations and receive a tax credit against their premium tax liability.
First sponsor: Rep. Yarbrough
Others: Rep. Anderson, Rep. Barto, Rep. Biggs, Rep. Burges, Rep. Clark, Rep. Crump, Rep. Groe, Rep. Kavanagh, Rep. McLain, Rep. Murphy, Sen. Gorman
H2099 Daily History Date Action
PREMIUM TAX CREDIT; STO CONTRIBUTION 2/7 House COW approved with amend #4018.
PREMIUM TAX CREDIT; STO CONTRIBUTION 2/5 from House rules okay.
PREMIUM TAX CREDIT; STO CONTRIBUTION 1/29 from House ways-means with amend #4018.
PREMIUM TAX CREDIT; STO CONTRIBUTION 1/28 House ways-means amended; report awaited.
PREMIUM TAX CREDIT; STO CONTRIBUTION 1/17 House ways-means held.
PREMIUM TAX CREDIT; STO CONTRIBUTION 1/14 referred to House ways-means.
H2100: TAX CREDITS; WITHHOLDING TAX REDUCTION
An employee may request that his/her employer reduce the amount of the employee's withholding tax by the amount of credit the employee will qualify for for contributions to a qualified school tuition organization or public school. Expands the list of confidential taxpayer information to include information supplied by an employee to an employer regarding the employee's election to have his/her withholding tax reduced for the purposes of contributions to qualified school tuition organizations or public schools. Effective January 1, 2009.
First sponsor: Rep. Yarbrough
Others: Rep. Anderson, Rep. Barto, Rep. Biggs, Rep. Burges, Rep. Clark, Rep. Crump, Rep. Groe, Rep. Kavanagh, Rep. Murphy
H2100 Daily History Date Action
TAX CREDITS; WITHHOLDING TAX REDUCTION 2/5 from House ways-means with amend #4042.
TAX CREDITS; WITHHOLDING TAX REDUCTION 2/4 House ways-means amended; report awaited.
TAX CREDITS; WITHHOLDING TAX REDUCTION 1/14 referred to House ways-means.
H2162: TECH CORRECTION; LIBRARY; ARCHIVES
Minor change in statutes dealing with the Department of Library, Archives and Public Records.
Apparent striker bus.
First sponsor: Rep. Adams
H2162 Daily History Date Action
TECH CORRECTION; LIBRARY; ARCHIVES 1/15 referred to House rules only.
H2779: HIGHER EDUCATION; INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS; ACCESSIBILITY
Publishers of textbooks and other educational materials in use in the state must, on request, provide versions in accessible formats. Refusal by a publisher may result in student pursuing a private right of action.
First sponsor: Rep. Ableser
Others: Rep. Alvarez, Rep. Bradley, Rep. Brown, Rep. Cajero Bedford, Rep. Chad Campbell, Rep. Chabin, Rep. Desimone, Rep. Farley, Rep. Gallardo, Rep. Garcia, Rep. Lopes, Rep. Lopez, Rep. Lujan, Rep. McGuire, Rep. Meza, Rep. Miranda, Rep. Pancrazi, Rep. Prezelski, Rep. Rios, Rep. Schapira, Rep. Sinema, Rep. Thrasher, Rep. Young Wright
H2779 Daily History Date Action
HIGHER EDUCATION; INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS; ACCESSIBILITY 2/11 referred to House higher ed, com, gov.
HCR2003: PROPERTY TAX; LIMIT VALUATION INCREASES
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the constitution to limit the annual increase in real property values for tax purposes to 3%.
First sponsor: Rep. McClure
HCR2003 Daily History Date Action
PROPERTY TAX; LIMIT VALUATION INCREASES 1/14 referred to House ways-means.
HCR2038: STATE APPROPRIATION LIMIT; REDUCTION
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state Constitution to reduce the total amount of state appropriations to 6.4% of the state's total personal income. Previously, the appropriation limit was 7%. No adjustment shall be made to the appropriations limit in order to account for a transfer of government functions. Effective for fiscal years beginning on and after July 1, 2009.
First sponsor: Rep. Pearce
Others: Rep. Anderson, Rep. Barnes, Rep. Biggs, Rep. Burges, Rep. Crump, Rep. Farnsworth, Rep. Groe, Rep. Kavanagh, Rep. Murphy, Rep. Stump, Rep. Jim Weiers, Rep. Yarbrough, Sen. Burns, Sen. Gould, Sen. Harper, Sen. Johnson, Sen. Verschoor
HCR2038 Daily History Date Action
STATE APPROPRIATION LIMIT; REDUCTION 2/13 from House appro do pass.
STATE APPROPRIATION LIMIT; REDUCTION 2/6 referred to House appro.
HCR2040: SPENDING ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY ACT
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state Constitution to require the state's annual budget to be balanced, that annual expenditures not exceed annual revenues, that there must a year-end cash balance of at least 1% of the general fund balance, and that state obligations do not exceed ongoing or permanent state revenue.
Beginning on January 1, 2010, the state treasurer and each county treasurer must establish a website containing a searchable database of revenues and expenditures.
First sponsor: Rep. Pearce
Others: Rep. Anderson, Rep. Barnes, Rep. Biggs, Rep. Boone, Rep. Burges, Rep. Crump, Rep. Driggs, Rep. Farnsworth, Rep. Groe, Rep. Kavanagh, Rep. McComish, Rep. Miranda, Rep. Murphy, Rep. Robson, Rep. Stump, Rep. Jim Weiers, Rep. Yarbrough, Sen. Burns, Sen. Harper, Sen. Johnson, Sen. Verschoor
HCR2040 Daily History Date Action
SPENDING ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY ACT 2/13 House appro held.
SPENDING ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY ACT 2/6 referred to House appro.
S1002: PROPERTY TAX; EQUALIZATION TAX REPEAL
Makes permanent the 3 year suspension of the state equalization property tax. [Capitol Reports note: the suspension is due to expire in 2009. This tax is also called the county equalization assistance for education property tax].
First sponsor: Sen. Waring
Others: Rep. Barnes, Rep. Barto, Rep. Biggs, Rep. Boone, Rep. Burges, Rep. McComish, Rep. Murphy, Rep. Nelson, Rep. Pearce, Rep. Robson, Rep. Jerry Weiers, Sen. Bee, Sen. Blendu, Sen. Burns, Sen. Linda Gray, Sen. Harper
S1002 Daily History Date Action
PROPERTY TAX; EQUALIZATION TAX REPEAL 1/31 Senate COW approved with amend #4005.
PROPERTY TAX; EQUALIZATION TAX REPEAL 1/29 from Senate rules okay.
PROPERTY TAX; EQUALIZATION TAX REPEAL 1/17 from Senate fin with amend #4005.
PROPERTY TAX; EQUALIZATION TAX REPEAL 1/16 Senate fin amended; report awaited.
PROPERTY TAX; EQUALIZATION TAX REPEAL 1/14 referred to Senate fin.
S1256: SPECIAL DISTRICTS; SECONDARY LEVY LIMITS
Limits the annual increase in the maximum secondary tax levy permissible to certain special districts (including, fire district, county TV district, flood control district, jail district, etc). The list of duties of the Property Tax Oversight Commission is expanded to include reviewing the secondary property tax levies of these special districts to ensure compliance.
First sponsor: Sen. Burns
Others: Sen. Gorman, Sen. Harper
S1256 Daily History Date Action
SPECIAL DISTRICTS; SECONDARY LEVY LIMITS 2/12 from Senate rules okay.
SPECIAL DISTRICTS; SECONDARY LEVY LIMITS 2/7 from Senate fin with amend #4072.
SPECIAL DISTRICTS; SECONDARY LEVY LIMITS 1/31 referred to Senate fin.
S1337: CENTENNIAL FUNDING; CAPITOL RENOVATION
Reallocates the $2.5 million appropriated in fiscal 2006-2007 to legislative council as follows: 1) $2,050,000 to the Historical Advisory Commission; and 2) $450,000 to legislative council. Emergency clause.
First sponsor: Sen. Flake Others: Rep. Ableser, Rep. Adams, Rep. Anderson, Rep. Barnes, Rep. Barto, Rep. Bradley, Rep. Brown, Rep. Burns, Rep. Cajero Bedford, Rep. Chad Campbell, Rep. Cloves Campbell Jr., Rep. Clark, Rep. Crandall, Rep. Crump, Rep. Desimone, Rep. Driggs, Rep. Farley, Rep. Gallardo, Rep. Hershberger, Rep. Kavanagh, Rep. Konopnicki, Rep. Lopes, Rep. Lopez, Rep. Lujan, Rep. Mason, Rep. McClure, Rep. McComish, Rep. McLain, Rep. Murphy, Rep. Nelson, Rep. Pearce, Rep. Prezelski, Rep. Rios, Rep. Robson, Rep. Schapira, Rep. Sinema, Rep. Stump, Rep. Tobin, Rep. Tom, Rep. Jim Weiers, Sen. Aboud, Sen. Aguirre, Sen. Allen, Sen. Arzberger, Sen. Bee, Sen. Blendu, Sen. Burton Cahill, Sen. Linda Gray, Sen. Hale, Sen. Harper, Sen. Huppenthal, Sen. Johnson, Sen. Landrum Taylor, Sen. Leff, Sen. McCune Davis, Sen. Miranda, Sen. Pesquiera, Sen. Rios, Sen. Soltero, Sen. Verschoor
S1337 Daily History Date Action
CENTENNIAL FUNDING; CAPITOL RENOVATION 2/4 referred to Senate appro.
S1398: PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS; WRITTEN AGREEMENTS
Establishes regulations for partnerships between any state department or agency or any political subdivision of this state and a private entity.
First sponsor: Sen. Johnson
Others: Sen. Aboud, Sen. Blendu, Sen. Gould, Sen. Chuck Gray, Sen. Verschoor
S1398 Daily History Date Action
PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS; WRITTEN AGREEMENTS 2/6 referred to Senate gov.
S1409: INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX; REPEAL
Beginning tax year 2009, the Arizona individual income tax is repealed. Session law directs Legislative Council to prepare conforming legislation.
First sponsor: Sen. Verschoor
S1409 Daily History Date Action
INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX; REPEAL 2/6 referred to Senate fin.
S1475: PROPERTY TAX RELIEF & PROTECTION
Various changes in statutes pertaining to property taxation, including elimination of all statutory references to the transportation revenue control limit, restricting the expenses that a district may claim as desegregation costs, no district may claim deseg expenses greater than the amount claimed in fiscal 07-08, taxes levied for budget overrides in any year may not exceed the levy in the first year of the override without securing voter approval; elimination of the county equalization assistance for education tax, the secondary tax levy of selected special districts may not increase more than 2% and the Property Tax Oversight Commission must review the levies to insure compliance.
First sponsor: Sen. Verschoor
Others: Rep. Pearce, Sen. Burns, Sen. Gould, Sen. Huppenthal
S
1475 Daily History Date Action
PROPERTY TAX RELIEF & PROTECTION 2/11 referred to Senate fin.
SCR1018: PROPERTY TAX; VALUATION; INFLATION LIMITATION
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state
Constitution to require that the annual change in property values for property tax purposes be equal to the change in the GDP price deflator from the previous year.
First sponsor: Sen. Huppenthal
SCR1018 Daily History Date Action
PROPERTY TAX; VALUATION; INFLATION LIMITATION 1/31 referred to Senate fin.
SCR1022: INCOME TAX PHASE-OUT; FAIR TAX
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state
Constitution to phase out the state income tax (both individual and corporate) so that by Jan 1,
2013, no governmental entity shall assess or collect a tax based on income. The Legislature is authorized to increase sales and use taxes to compensate for the loss in revenue and such measures are exempt from Prop 108 that would otherwise require a 2/3 majority in each house for passage.
First sponsor: Sen. Chuck Gray
Others: Sen. Burns, Sen. Gould, Sen. Harper, Sen. Johnson, Sen. Verschoor
SCR1022 Daily History Date Action
INCOME TAX PHASE-OUT; FAIR TAX 2/4 referred to Senate fin.
SCR1024: PROPERTY TAX LEVY ROLLBACK
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state
Constitution to require all taxing jurisdictions to set their 2009 levy no higher than the actual levy in 2005 and that beginning in 2010, they must limit the annual increase in tax levies to 2% plus the value of new construction. Levies exceeding the 2% limit may be enacted only by a 2/3 vote of the qualified electors. A petition to reduce a jurisdiction's levy limit by up to 20% that is signed by 10% of the electors in the district will require an election to be held at the next general election. Severability clause.
First sponsor: Sen. Gould
Others: Rep. Groe, Rep. Pearce, Sen. Chuck Gray, Sen. Harper, Sen. Verschoor
SCR1024 Daily History Date Action
PROPERTY TAX LEVY ROLLBACK 2/4 referred to Senate fin.
SCR1025: PROPERTY TAX; VALUATION INCREASE LIMIT
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state Constitution to limit the annual increase in property values (for property tax purposes) to 2%.
First sponsor: Sen. Gould
Others: Rep. Groe, Sen. Harper
SCR1025 Daily History Date Action
PROPERTY TAX; VALUATION INCREASE LIMIT 2/4 referred to Senate fin.
SCR1029: CORPORATE INCOME TAX; REPEAL
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state Constitution to repeal statutes relating to the corporate income tax. Legislative Council is directed to prepare conforming legislation for consideration next year.
First sponsor: Sen. Verschoor
SCR1029 Daily History Date Action
CORPORATE INCOME TAX; REPEAL 2/12 referred to Senate fin.
(Bill summaries and histories copyright ©2007 Arizona Capitol Reports, L.L.C.)
48th Legislature - 2nd Regular Session, 2008 Friday, February 15, 2008
AzLA: Bill Summaries
H2098: CORPORATE TAX CREDIT; TUITION ORGANIZATIONS
Makes permanent the tax credit available for voluntary cash contribution to a school tuition organization. Otherwise scheduled to repeal on June 30, 2011.
First sponsor: Rep. Yarbrough
Others: Rep. Anderson, Rep. Barto, Rep. Biggs, Rep. Burges, Rep. Clark, Rep. Crump, Rep. Groe, Rep. Kavanagh, Rep.McLain, Rep. Murphy, Sen. Gorman
H2098 Daily History Date Action
CORPORATE TAX CREDIT; TUITION ORGANIZATIONS 1/17 from House ways-means do pass.
CORPORATE TAX CREDIT; TUITION ORGANIZATIONS 1/14 referred to House ways means.
H2099: PREMIUM TAX CREDIT; STO CONTRIBUTION
Allows insurance companies to contribute to school tuition organizations and receive a tax credit against their premium tax liability.
First sponsor: Rep. Yarbrough
Others: Rep. Anderson, Rep. Barto, Rep. Biggs, Rep. Burges, Rep. Clark, Rep. Crump, Rep. Groe, Rep. Kavanagh, Rep. McLain, Rep. Murphy, Sen. Gorman
H2099 Daily History Date Action
PREMIUM TAX CREDIT; STO CONTRIBUTION 2/7 House COW approved with amend #4018.
PREMIUM TAX CREDIT; STO CONTRIBUTION 2/5 from House rules okay.
PREMIUM TAX CREDIT; STO CONTRIBUTION 1/29 from House ways-means with amend #4018.
PREMIUM TAX CREDIT; STO CONTRIBUTION 1/28 House ways-means amended; report awaited.
PREMIUM TAX CREDIT; STO CONTRIBUTION 1/17 House ways-means held.
PREMIUM TAX CREDIT; STO CONTRIBUTION 1/14 referred to House ways-means.
H2100: TAX CREDITS; WITHHOLDING TAX REDUCTION
An employee may request that his/her employer reduce the amount of the employee's withholding tax by the amount of credit the employee will qualify for for contributions to a qualified school tuition organization or public school. Expands the list of confidential taxpayer information to include information supplied by an employee to an employer regarding the employee's election to have his/her withholding tax reduced for the purposes of contributions to qualified school tuition organizations or public schools. Effective January 1, 2009.
First sponsor: Rep. Yarbrough
Others: Rep. Anderson, Rep. Barto, Rep. Biggs, Rep. Burges, Rep. Clark, Rep. Crump, Rep. Groe, Rep. Kavanagh, Rep. Murphy
H2100 Daily History Date Action
TAX CREDITS; WITHHOLDING TAX REDUCTION 2/5 from House ways-means with amend #4042.
TAX CREDITS; WITHHOLDING TAX REDUCTION 2/4 House ways-means amended; report awaited.
TAX CREDITS; WITHHOLDING TAX REDUCTION 1/14 referred to House ways-means.
H2162: TECH CORRECTION; LIBRARY; ARCHIVES
Minor change in statutes dealing with the Department of Library, Archives and Public Records.
Apparent striker bus.
First sponsor: Rep. Adams
H2162 Daily History Date Action
TECH CORRECTION; LIBRARY; ARCHIVES 1/15 referred to House rules only.
H2779: HIGHER EDUCATION; INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS; ACCESSIBILITY
Publishers of textbooks and other educational materials in use in the state must, on request, provide versions in accessible formats. Refusal by a publisher may result in student pursuing a private right of action.
First sponsor: Rep. Ableser
Others: Rep. Alvarez, Rep. Bradley, Rep. Brown, Rep. Cajero Bedford, Rep. Chad Campbell, Rep. Chabin, Rep. Desimone, Rep. Farley, Rep. Gallardo, Rep. Garcia, Rep. Lopes, Rep. Lopez, Rep. Lujan, Rep. McGuire, Rep. Meza, Rep. Miranda, Rep. Pancrazi, Rep. Prezelski, Rep. Rios, Rep. Schapira, Rep. Sinema, Rep. Thrasher, Rep. Young Wright
H2779 Daily History Date Action
HIGHER EDUCATION; INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS; ACCESSIBILITY 2/11 referred to House higher ed, com, gov.
HCR2003: PROPERTY TAX; LIMIT VALUATION INCREASES
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the constitution to limit the annual increase in real property values for tax purposes to 3%.
First sponsor: Rep. McClure
HCR2003 Daily History Date Action
PROPERTY TAX; LIMIT VALUATION INCREASES 1/14 referred to House ways-means.
HCR2038: STATE APPROPRIATION LIMIT; REDUCTION
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state Constitution to reduce the total amount of state appropriations to 6.4% of the state's total personal income. Previously, the appropriation limit was 7%. No adjustment shall be made to the appropriations limit in order to account for a transfer of government functions. Effective for fiscal years beginning on and after July 1, 2009.
First sponsor: Rep. Pearce
Others: Rep. Anderson, Rep. Barnes, Rep. Biggs, Rep. Burges, Rep. Crump, Rep. Farnsworth, Rep. Groe, Rep. Kavanagh, Rep. Murphy, Rep. Stump, Rep. Jim Weiers, Rep. Yarbrough, Sen. Burns, Sen. Gould, Sen. Harper, Sen. Johnson, Sen. Verschoor
HCR2038 Daily History Date Action
STATE APPROPRIATION LIMIT; REDUCTION 2/13 from House appro do pass.
STATE APPROPRIATION LIMIT; REDUCTION 2/6 referred to House appro.
HCR2040: SPENDING ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY ACT
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state Constitution to require the state's annual budget to be balanced, that annual expenditures not exceed annual revenues, that there must a year-end cash balance of at least 1% of the general fund balance, and that state obligations do not exceed ongoing or permanent state revenue.
Beginning on January 1, 2010, the state treasurer and each county treasurer must establish a website containing a searchable database of revenues and expenditures.
First sponsor: Rep. Pearce
Others: Rep. Anderson, Rep. Barnes, Rep. Biggs, Rep. Boone, Rep. Burges, Rep. Crump, Rep. Driggs, Rep. Farnsworth, Rep. Groe, Rep. Kavanagh, Rep. McComish, Rep. Miranda, Rep. Murphy, Rep. Robson, Rep. Stump, Rep. Jim Weiers, Rep. Yarbrough, Sen. Burns, Sen. Harper, Sen. Johnson, Sen. Verschoor
HCR2040 Daily History Date Action
SPENDING ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY ACT 2/13 House appro held.
SPENDING ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY ACT 2/6 referred to House appro.
S1002: PROPERTY TAX; EQUALIZATION TAX REPEAL
Makes permanent the 3 year suspension of the state equalization property tax. [Capitol Reports note: the suspension is due to expire in 2009. This tax is also called the county equalization assistance for education property tax].
First sponsor: Sen. Waring
Others: Rep. Barnes, Rep. Barto, Rep. Biggs, Rep. Boone, Rep. Burges, Rep. McComish, Rep. Murphy, Rep. Nelson, Rep. Pearce, Rep. Robson, Rep. Jerry Weiers, Sen. Bee, Sen. Blendu, Sen. Burns, Sen. Linda Gray, Sen. Harper
S1002 Daily History Date Action
PROPERTY TAX; EQUALIZATION TAX REPEAL 1/31 Senate COW approved with amend #4005.
PROPERTY TAX; EQUALIZATION TAX REPEAL 1/29 from Senate rules okay.
PROPERTY TAX; EQUALIZATION TAX REPEAL 1/17 from Senate fin with amend #4005.
PROPERTY TAX; EQUALIZATION TAX REPEAL 1/16 Senate fin amended; report awaited.
PROPERTY TAX; EQUALIZATION TAX REPEAL 1/14 referred to Senate fin.
S1256: SPECIAL DISTRICTS; SECONDARY LEVY LIMITS
Limits the annual increase in the maximum secondary tax levy permissible to certain special districts (including, fire district, county TV district, flood control district, jail district, etc). The list of duties of the Property Tax Oversight Commission is expanded to include reviewing the secondary property tax levies of these special districts to ensure compliance.
First sponsor: Sen. Burns
Others: Sen. Gorman, Sen. Harper
S1256 Daily History Date Action
SPECIAL DISTRICTS; SECONDARY LEVY LIMITS 2/12 from Senate rules okay.
SPECIAL DISTRICTS; SECONDARY LEVY LIMITS 2/7 from Senate fin with amend #4072.
SPECIAL DISTRICTS; SECONDARY LEVY LIMITS 1/31 referred to Senate fin.
S1337: CENTENNIAL FUNDING; CAPITOL RENOVATION
Reallocates the $2.5 million appropriated in fiscal 2006-2007 to legislative council as follows: 1) $2,050,000 to the Historical Advisory Commission; and 2) $450,000 to legislative council. Emergency clause.
First sponsor: Sen. Flake Others: Rep. Ableser, Rep. Adams, Rep. Anderson, Rep. Barnes, Rep. Barto, Rep. Bradley, Rep. Brown, Rep. Burns, Rep. Cajero Bedford, Rep. Chad Campbell, Rep. Cloves Campbell Jr., Rep. Clark, Rep. Crandall, Rep. Crump, Rep. Desimone, Rep. Driggs, Rep. Farley, Rep. Gallardo, Rep. Hershberger, Rep. Kavanagh, Rep. Konopnicki, Rep. Lopes, Rep. Lopez, Rep. Lujan, Rep. Mason, Rep. McClure, Rep. McComish, Rep. McLain, Rep. Murphy, Rep. Nelson, Rep. Pearce, Rep. Prezelski, Rep. Rios, Rep. Robson, Rep. Schapira, Rep. Sinema, Rep. Stump, Rep. Tobin, Rep. Tom, Rep. Jim Weiers, Sen. Aboud, Sen. Aguirre, Sen. Allen, Sen. Arzberger, Sen. Bee, Sen. Blendu, Sen. Burton Cahill, Sen. Linda Gray, Sen. Hale, Sen. Harper, Sen. Huppenthal, Sen. Johnson, Sen. Landrum Taylor, Sen. Leff, Sen. McCune Davis, Sen. Miranda, Sen. Pesquiera, Sen. Rios, Sen. Soltero, Sen. Verschoor
S1337 Daily History Date Action
CENTENNIAL FUNDING; CAPITOL RENOVATION 2/4 referred to Senate appro.
S1398: PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS; WRITTEN AGREEMENTS
Establishes regulations for partnerships between any state department or agency or any political subdivision of this state and a private entity.
First sponsor: Sen. Johnson
Others: Sen. Aboud, Sen. Blendu, Sen. Gould, Sen. Chuck Gray, Sen. Verschoor
S1398 Daily History Date Action
PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS; WRITTEN AGREEMENTS 2/6 referred to Senate gov.
S1409: INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX; REPEAL
Beginning tax year 2009, the Arizona individual income tax is repealed. Session law directs Legislative Council to prepare conforming legislation.
First sponsor: Sen. Verschoor
S1409 Daily History Date Action
INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX; REPEAL 2/6 referred to Senate fin.
S1475: PROPERTY TAX RELIEF & PROTECTION
Various changes in statutes pertaining to property taxation, including elimination of all statutory references to the transportation revenue control limit, restricting the expenses that a district may claim as desegregation costs, no district may claim deseg expenses greater than the amount claimed in fiscal 07-08, taxes levied for budget overrides in any year may not exceed the levy in the first year of the override without securing voter approval; elimination of the county equalization assistance for education tax, the secondary tax levy of selected special districts may not increase more than 2% and the Property Tax Oversight Commission must review the levies to insure compliance.
First sponsor: Sen. Verschoor
Others: Rep. Pearce, Sen. Burns, Sen. Gould, Sen. Huppenthal
S
1475 Daily History Date Action
PROPERTY TAX RELIEF & PROTECTION 2/11 referred to Senate fin.
SCR1018: PROPERTY TAX; VALUATION; INFLATION LIMITATION
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state
Constitution to require that the annual change in property values for property tax purposes be equal to the change in the GDP price deflator from the previous year.
First sponsor: Sen. Huppenthal
SCR1018 Daily History Date Action
PROPERTY TAX; VALUATION; INFLATION LIMITATION 1/31 referred to Senate fin.
SCR1022: INCOME TAX PHASE-OUT; FAIR TAX
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state
Constitution to phase out the state income tax (both individual and corporate) so that by Jan 1,
2013, no governmental entity shall assess or collect a tax based on income. The Legislature is authorized to increase sales and use taxes to compensate for the loss in revenue and such measures are exempt from Prop 108 that would otherwise require a 2/3 majority in each house for passage.
First sponsor: Sen. Chuck Gray
Others: Sen. Burns, Sen. Gould, Sen. Harper, Sen. Johnson, Sen. Verschoor
SCR1022 Daily History Date Action
INCOME TAX PHASE-OUT; FAIR TAX 2/4 referred to Senate fin.
SCR1024: PROPERTY TAX LEVY ROLLBACK
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state
Constitution to require all taxing jurisdictions to set their 2009 levy no higher than the actual levy in 2005 and that beginning in 2010, they must limit the annual increase in tax levies to 2% plus the value of new construction. Levies exceeding the 2% limit may be enacted only by a 2/3 vote of the qualified electors. A petition to reduce a jurisdiction's levy limit by up to 20% that is signed by 10% of the electors in the district will require an election to be held at the next general election. Severability clause.
First sponsor: Sen. Gould
Others: Rep. Groe, Rep. Pearce, Sen. Chuck Gray, Sen. Harper, Sen. Verschoor
SCR1024 Daily History Date Action
PROPERTY TAX LEVY ROLLBACK 2/4 referred to Senate fin.
SCR1025: PROPERTY TAX; VALUATION INCREASE LIMIT
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state Constitution to limit the annual increase in property values (for property tax purposes) to 2%.
First sponsor: Sen. Gould
Others: Rep. Groe, Sen. Harper
SCR1025 Daily History Date Action
PROPERTY TAX; VALUATION INCREASE LIMIT 2/4 referred to Senate fin.
SCR1029: CORPORATE INCOME TAX; REPEAL
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state Constitution to repeal statutes relating to the corporate income tax. Legislative Council is directed to prepare conforming legislation for consideration next year.
First sponsor: Sen. Verschoor
SCR1029 Daily History Date Action
CORPORATE INCOME TAX; REPEAL 2/12 referred to Senate fin.
(Bill summaries and histories copyright ©2007 Arizona Capitol Reports, L.L.C.)
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Tucson Unified School District Board Cuts Teacher-Librarians
In a 3-2 vote last night, the Tucson Unified School District Board voted to force elementary schools with fewer than 350 students to choose between a half-time teacher-librarian or a half-time counselor.
See http://www.azstarnet.com/metro/225023 for details.
See http://www.azstarnet.com/metro/225023 for details.
Monday, February 11, 2008
Feb 4 JLBC Presentation to Senate Finance and House Ways & Means
TAX REVOLT CONSEQUENCES
Senator Gould has introduced his own versions of the tax limiting measure: SCR1024; property tax levy rollback and SCR 1026; property tax valuation rollback. On Monday, JLBC gave a presentation summarizing the provisions and consequences of the measure to a joint meeting of Senate Finance and House Ways & Means. JLBC determined the following possible impact:
Disconnects a property’s market value from its taxable value
The tax base (as measured by the full cash value) will be reduced by several hundred billion dollars
If the 2% levy limit is not altered, there will likely be a sharp increase in tax rates
Higher tax rates will increase the state cost for the Homeowner’s Rebate and the 1% cap
There will be a tax burden shift to business personal property and centrally valued property
Shrinkage of tax base may increase state share of school funding under formulas
The impact on the state general fund may be in the hundreds of millions.
Concerning the levy rollback, JLBC concluded:
Local tax will decline but unevenly across taxing districts
Levy rollback for K-12 will likely result in significant higher basic state aid for schools
JLBC also prepared an analysis of what a Prop 13-like constitutional amendment would do:
Disconnects a property’s market value from its taxable value
Disparity in values within neighborhoods based on when properties were last sold
Local tax revenues would be significantly reduced
If state is required to backfill when a property’s taxes exceeds the 1% cap, the cost to the state may be in the hundreds of millions
If the state is not required to backfill, the losers will be local taxing districts who stand to lose in the hundreds of millions
The reduction in property values is likely to significantly increase basic state aid to schools.
Senator Gould has introduced his own versions of the tax limiting measure: SCR1024; property tax levy rollback and SCR 1026; property tax valuation rollback. On Monday, JLBC gave a presentation summarizing the provisions and consequences of the measure to a joint meeting of Senate Finance and House Ways & Means. JLBC determined the following possible impact:
Disconnects a property’s market value from its taxable value
The tax base (as measured by the full cash value) will be reduced by several hundred billion dollars
If the 2% levy limit is not altered, there will likely be a sharp increase in tax rates
Higher tax rates will increase the state cost for the Homeowner’s Rebate and the 1% cap
There will be a tax burden shift to business personal property and centrally valued property
Shrinkage of tax base may increase state share of school funding under formulas
The impact on the state general fund may be in the hundreds of millions.
Concerning the levy rollback, JLBC concluded:
Local tax will decline but unevenly across taxing districts
Levy rollback for K-12 will likely result in significant higher basic state aid for schools
JLBC also prepared an analysis of what a Prop 13-like constitutional amendment would do:
Disconnects a property’s market value from its taxable value
Disparity in values within neighborhoods based on when properties were last sold
Local tax revenues would be significantly reduced
If state is required to backfill when a property’s taxes exceeds the 1% cap, the cost to the state may be in the hundreds of millions
If the state is not required to backfill, the losers will be local taxing districts who stand to lose in the hundreds of millions
The reduction in property values is likely to significantly increase basic state aid to schools.
AzLA Bill Summaries - February
AzLA
48th Legislature - 2nd Regular Session, 2008 Friday, Feb 8 2008
Bill summaries and histories copyright ©2007 Arizona Capitol Reports, L.L.C.
AzLA: Bill Summaries
H2098: CORPORATE TAX CREDIT; TUITION ORGANIZATIONS
Makes permanent the tax credit available for voluntary cash contribution to a school tuition organization. Otherwise scheduled to repeal on June 30, 2011.
First sponsor: Rep. Yarbrough
Others: Rep. Anderson, Rep. Barto, Rep. Biggs, Rep. Burges, Rep. Clark, Rep. Crump, Rep. Groe, Rep. Kavanagh, Rep.McLain, Rep. Murphy, Sen. Gorman
H2098 Daily History Date Action
CORPORATE TAX CREDIT; TUITION ORGANIZATIONS 1/17 from House ways-means do pass.
CORPORATE TAX CREDIT; TUITION ORGANIZATIONS 1/14 referred to House ways-means.
H2099: PREMIUM TAX CREDIT; STO CONTRIBUTION
Allows insurance companies to contribute to school tuition organizations and receive a tax credit against their premium tax liability.
First sponsor: Rep. Yarbrough
Others: Rep. Anderson, Rep. Barto, Rep. Biggs, Rep. Burges, Rep. Clark, Rep. Crump, Rep. Groe, Rep. Kavanagh, Rep. McLain, Rep. Murphy, Sen. Gorman
H2099 Daily History Date Action
PREMIUM TAX CREDIT; STO CONTRIBUTION 2/7 House COW approved with amend #4018.
PREMIUM TAX CREDIT; STO CONTRIBUTION 2/5 from House rules okay. PREMIUM TAX CREDIT; STO CONTRIBUTION 1/29 from House ways-means with amend #4018.
PREMIUM TAX CREDIT; STO CONTRIBUTION 1/28 House ways-means amended; report awaited.
PREMIUM TAX CREDIT; STO CONTRIBUTION 1/17 House ways-means held.
PREMIUM TAX CREDIT; STO CONTRIBUTION 1/14 referred to House ways-means.
H2100: TAX CREDITS; WITHHOLDING TAX REDUCTION
An employee may request that his/her employer reduce the amount of the employee's withholding
tax by the amount of credit the employee will qualify for for contributions to a qualified school tuition organization or public school. Expands the list of confidential taxpayer information to include information supplied by an employee to an employer regarding the employee's election to have his/her withholding tax reduced for the purposes of contributions to qualified school tuition organizations or public schools. Effective January 1, 2009.
First sponsor: Rep. Yarbrough
Others: Rep. Anderson, Rep. Barto, Rep. Biggs, Rep. Burges, Rep. Clark, Rep. Crump, Rep. Groe, Rep. Kavanagh, Rep. Murphy
H2100 Daily History Date Action
TAX CREDITS; WITHHOLDING TAX REDUCTION 2/5 from House ways-means with amend #4042.
TAX CREDITS; WITHHOLDING TAX REDUCTION 2/4 House ways-means amended; report awaited.
TAX CREDITS; WITHHOLDING TAX REDUCTION 1/14 referred to House ways-means.
H2162: TECH CORRECTION; LIBRARY; ARCHIVES
Minor change in statutes dealing with the Department of Library, Archives and Public Records. Apparent striker bus.
First sponsor: Rep. Adams
H2162 Daily History Date Action
TECH CORRECTION; LIBRARY; ARCHIVES 1/15 referred to House rules only.
H2745: EMPLOYER SANCTIONS AMENDMENTS
The definition of the crimes of taking or trafficking in the identity of another person is expanded to include instances when the taking or trafficking is used with the intent to obtain or continue employment. Clarifies that when an employer hires an independent contractor, it is the contractor that is liable under the employer sanctions law and not the person or entity that hires the contractor. Criteria are prescribed to determine independent contractor status. However, an employer violates the law if the employer hires a contractor or subcontractor who is an alien and whom the employer knows to be an illegal alien. A complaint alleging violation of the law does not need to carry the complainant's social security number or be notarized. Complaints submitted on a prescribed form must be investigated. Complaints not submitted on the prescribed form may be investigated. Complaints must be submitted in the county in which the alleged violation occurred. If an investigation results in a suspension of business licenses, only the licenses specific to the business location where the violation occurred are suspended (language requiring suspension of all licenses necessary to carry on business at that location is deleted). Adds provision that employers are considered to have complied with requirements of the law if there is "good faith" attempts to comply, despite "isolated, sporadic or accidental technical or procedural
con-compliance." Adds requirements that employers must comply with all laws regarding income tax withholding, payment of unemployment insurance and workers' comp premiums. Adds prohibition against any state agency from granting la license to a person who is not legally present in this county. Severability clause.
First sponsor: Rep. Pearce
Others: Rep. Anderson, Rep. Barnes, Rep. Barto, Rep. Biggs, Rep. Boone, Rep. Burges, Rep. Clark, Rep. Crandall, Rep. Crump, Rep. Desimone, Rep. Farnsworth, Rep. Groe, Rep. Kavanagh, Rep. Murphy, Rep. Nelson, Rep. Nichols, Rep. Robson, Rep. Stump, Rep. Tobin, Rep. Jim Weiers, Rep. Jerry Weiers, Rep. Yarbrough, Sen. Blendu, Sen. Burns, Sen. Flake, Sen. Chuck Gray, Sen. Linda Gray, Sen. Johnson, Sen. Verschoor
H2745 Daily History Date Action
No actions posted for this bill within the requested time frame.
HCR2003: PROPERTY TAX; LIMIT VALUATION INCREASES
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the constitution to limit the annual increase in real property values for tax purposes to 3%.
First sponsor: Rep. McClure
HCR2003 Daily History Date Action
PROPERTY TAX; LIMIT VALUATION INCREASES 1/14 referred to House ways means.
HCR2038: STATE APPROPRIATION LIMIT; REDUCTION
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state
Constitution to reduce the total amount of state appropriations to 6.4% of the state's total personal income. Previously, the appropriation limit was 7%. No adjustment shall be made to the appropriations limit in order to account for a transfer of government functions. Effective for fiscal years beginning on and after July 1, 2009.
First sponsor: Rep. Pearce
Others: Rep. Anderson, Rep. Barnes, Rep. Biggs, Rep. Burges, Rep. Crump, Rep. Farnsworth, Rep. Groe, Rep. Kavanagh, Rep. Murphy, Rep. Stump, Rep. Jim Weiers, Rep. Yarbrough, Sen. Burns, Sen. Gould, Sen. Harper, Sen. Johnson, Sen. Verschoor
HCR2038 Daily History Date Action
STATE APPROPRIATION LIMIT; REDUCTION 2/6 referred to House appro.
HCR2040: SPENDING ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY ACT
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state
Constitution to require the state's annual budget to be balanced, that annual expenditures not exceed annual revenues, that there must a year-end cash balance of at least 1% of the general fund balance, and that state obligations do not exceed ongoing or permanent state revenue. Beginning on January 1, 2010, the state treasurer and each county treasurer must establish a website containing a searchable database of revenues and expenditures.
First sponsor: Rep. Pearce
Others: Rep. Anderson, Rep. Barnes, Rep. Biggs, Rep. Boone, Rep. Burges, Rep. Crump, Rep. Driggs, Rep. Farnsworth, Rep. Groe, Rep. Kavanagh, Rep. McComish, Rep. Miranda, Rep. Murphy, Rep. Robson, Rep. Stump, Rep. Jim Weiers, Rep.
Yarbrough, Sen. Burns, Sen. Harper, Sen. Johnson, Sen. Verschoor
HCR2040 Daily History Date Action
SPENDING ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY ACT 2/6 referred to House appro.
S1002: PROPERTY TAX; EQUALIZATION TAX REPEAL
Makes permanent the 3 year suspension of the state equalization property tax. [Capitol Reports note: the suspension is due to expire in 2009. This tax is also called the county
equalization assistance for education property tax].
First sponsor: Sen. Waring
Others: Rep. Barnes, Rep. Barto, Rep. Biggs, Rep. Boone, Rep. Burges, Rep. McComish, Rep. Murphy, Rep. Nelson, Rep. Pearce, Rep. Robson, Rep. Jerry Weiers, Sen. Bee, Sen. Blendu, Sen. Burns, Sen. Linda Gray, Sen. Harper
S1002 Daily History Date Action
PROPERTY TAX; EQUALIZATION TAX REPEAL 1/31 Senate COW approved with amend #4005.
PROPERTY TAX; EQUALIZATION TAX REPEAL 1/29 from Senate rules okay.
PROPERTY TAX; EQUALIZATION TAX REPEAL 1/17 from Senate fin with amend #4005.
PROPERTY TAX; EQUALIZATION TAX REPEAL 1/16 Senate fin amended; report awaited.
PROPERTY TAX; EQUALIZATION TAX REPEAL 1/14 referred to Senate fin.
S1256: SPECIAL DISTRICTS; SECONDARY LEVY LIMITS
Limits the annual increase in the maximum secondary tax levy permissible to certain special districts (including, fire district, county TV district, flood control district, jail district, etc). The list of duties of the Property Tax Oversight Commission is expanded to include reviewing the secondary property tax levies of these special districts to ensure compliance.
First sponsor: Sen. Burns
Others: Sen. Gorman, Sen. Harper
S1256 Daily History Date Action
SPECIAL DISTRICTS; SECONDARY LEVY LIMITS 2/7 from Senate fin with amend #4072.
SPECIAL DISTRICTS; SECONDARY LEVY LIMITS 1/31 referred to Senate fin.
S1409: INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX; REPEAL
Beginning tax year 2009, the Arizona individual income tax is repealed. Session law directs Legislative Council to prepare conforming legislation.
First sponsor: Sen. Verschoor
S1409 Daily History Date Action
INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX; REPEAL 2/6 referred to Senate fin.
S1475: PROPERTY TAX RELIEF & PROTECTION
Various changes in statutes pertaining to property taxation, including elimination of all statutory references to the transportation revenue control limit, restricting the expenses that a district may claim as desegregation costs, no district may claim deseg expenses greater than the amount claimed in fiscal 07-08, taxes levied for budget overrides in any year may not exceed the levy in the first year of the override without securing voter approval; elimination of the county equalization assistance for education tax, the secondary tax levy of selected special districts may not increase more than 2% and the Property Tax Oversight Commission must review the levies to insure compliance. More.
First sponsor: Sen. Verschoor
Others: Rep. Pearce, Sen. Burns, Sen. Gould, Sen. Huppenthal
S1475 Daily History Date Action
No actions posted for this bill within the requested time frame.
SCR1018: PROPERTY TAX; VALUATION; INFLATION LIMITATION
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state
Constitution to require that the annual change in property values for property tax purposes be equal to the change in the GDP price deflator from the previous year.
First sponsor: Sen. Huppenthal
SCR1018 Daily History Date Action
PROPERTY TAX; VALUATION; INFLATION LIMITATION 1/31 referred to Senate fin.
SCR1022: INCOME TAX PHASE-OUT; FAIR TAX
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state
Constitution to phase out the state income tax (both individual and corporate) so that by Jan 1, 2013, no governmental entity shall assess or collect a tax based on income. The Legislature is authorized to increase sales and use taxes to compensate for the loss in revenue and such measures are exempt from Prop 108 that would otherwise require a 2/3 majority in each house for passage.
First sponsor: Sen. Chuck Gray
Others: Sen. Burns, Sen. Gould, Sen. Harper, Sen. Johnson, Sen. Verschoor
SCR1022 Daily History Date Action
INCOME TAX PHASE-OUT; FAIR TAX 2/4 referred to Senate fin.
SCR1024: PROPERTY TAX LEVY ROLLBACK
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state
Constitution to require all taxing jurisdictions to set their 2009 levy no higher than the actual levy in 2005 and that beginning in 2010, they must limit the annual increase in tax levies to 2% plus the value of new construction. Levies exceeding the 2% limit may be enacted only by a 2/3 vote of the qualified electors. A petition to reduce a jurisdiction's levy limit by up to 20% that is signed by 10% of the electors in the district will require an election to be held at the next general election. Severability clause.
First sponsor: Sen. Gould
Others: Rep. Groe, Rep. Pearce, Sen. Chuck Gray, Sen. Harper, Sen. Verschoor
SCR1024 Daily History Date Action
PROPERTY TAX LEVY ROLLBACK 2/4 referred to Senate fin.
SCR1025: PROPERTY TAX; VALUATION INCREASE LIMIT
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state
Constitution to limit the annual increase in property values (for property tax purposes) to 2%.
First sponsor: Sen. Gould
Others: Rep. Groe, Sen. Harper
SCR1025 Daily History Date Action
PROPERTY TAX; VALUATION INCREASE LIMIT 2/4 referred to Senate fin.
SCR1029: CORPORATE INCOME TAX; REPEAL
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state Constitution to repeal statutes relating to the corporate income tax. Legislative Council is directed to prepare conforming legislation for consideration next year.
First sponsor: Sen. Verschoor
SCR1029 Daily History Date Action
No actions posted for this bill within the requested time frame.
48th Legislature - 2nd Regular Session, 2008 Friday, Feb 8 2008
Bill summaries and histories copyright ©2007 Arizona Capitol Reports, L.L.C.
AzLA: Bill Summaries
H2098: CORPORATE TAX CREDIT; TUITION ORGANIZATIONS
Makes permanent the tax credit available for voluntary cash contribution to a school tuition organization. Otherwise scheduled to repeal on June 30, 2011.
First sponsor: Rep. Yarbrough
Others: Rep. Anderson, Rep. Barto, Rep. Biggs, Rep. Burges, Rep. Clark, Rep. Crump, Rep. Groe, Rep. Kavanagh, Rep.McLain, Rep. Murphy, Sen. Gorman
H2098 Daily History Date Action
CORPORATE TAX CREDIT; TUITION ORGANIZATIONS 1/17 from House ways-means do pass.
CORPORATE TAX CREDIT; TUITION ORGANIZATIONS 1/14 referred to House ways-means.
H2099: PREMIUM TAX CREDIT; STO CONTRIBUTION
Allows insurance companies to contribute to school tuition organizations and receive a tax credit against their premium tax liability.
First sponsor: Rep. Yarbrough
Others: Rep. Anderson, Rep. Barto, Rep. Biggs, Rep. Burges, Rep. Clark, Rep. Crump, Rep. Groe, Rep. Kavanagh, Rep. McLain, Rep. Murphy, Sen. Gorman
H2099 Daily History Date Action
PREMIUM TAX CREDIT; STO CONTRIBUTION 2/7 House COW approved with amend #4018.
PREMIUM TAX CREDIT; STO CONTRIBUTION 2/5 from House rules okay. PREMIUM TAX CREDIT; STO CONTRIBUTION 1/29 from House ways-means with amend #4018.
PREMIUM TAX CREDIT; STO CONTRIBUTION 1/28 House ways-means amended; report awaited.
PREMIUM TAX CREDIT; STO CONTRIBUTION 1/17 House ways-means held.
PREMIUM TAX CREDIT; STO CONTRIBUTION 1/14 referred to House ways-means.
H2100: TAX CREDITS; WITHHOLDING TAX REDUCTION
An employee may request that his/her employer reduce the amount of the employee's withholding
tax by the amount of credit the employee will qualify for for contributions to a qualified school tuition organization or public school. Expands the list of confidential taxpayer information to include information supplied by an employee to an employer regarding the employee's election to have his/her withholding tax reduced for the purposes of contributions to qualified school tuition organizations or public schools. Effective January 1, 2009.
First sponsor: Rep. Yarbrough
Others: Rep. Anderson, Rep. Barto, Rep. Biggs, Rep. Burges, Rep. Clark, Rep. Crump, Rep. Groe, Rep. Kavanagh, Rep. Murphy
H2100 Daily History Date Action
TAX CREDITS; WITHHOLDING TAX REDUCTION 2/5 from House ways-means with amend #4042.
TAX CREDITS; WITHHOLDING TAX REDUCTION 2/4 House ways-means amended; report awaited.
TAX CREDITS; WITHHOLDING TAX REDUCTION 1/14 referred to House ways-means.
H2162: TECH CORRECTION; LIBRARY; ARCHIVES
Minor change in statutes dealing with the Department of Library, Archives and Public Records. Apparent striker bus.
First sponsor: Rep. Adams
H2162 Daily History Date Action
TECH CORRECTION; LIBRARY; ARCHIVES 1/15 referred to House rules only.
H2745: EMPLOYER SANCTIONS AMENDMENTS
The definition of the crimes of taking or trafficking in the identity of another person is expanded to include instances when the taking or trafficking is used with the intent to obtain or continue employment. Clarifies that when an employer hires an independent contractor, it is the contractor that is liable under the employer sanctions law and not the person or entity that hires the contractor. Criteria are prescribed to determine independent contractor status. However, an employer violates the law if the employer hires a contractor or subcontractor who is an alien and whom the employer knows to be an illegal alien. A complaint alleging violation of the law does not need to carry the complainant's social security number or be notarized. Complaints submitted on a prescribed form must be investigated. Complaints not submitted on the prescribed form may be investigated. Complaints must be submitted in the county in which the alleged violation occurred. If an investigation results in a suspension of business licenses, only the licenses specific to the business location where the violation occurred are suspended (language requiring suspension of all licenses necessary to carry on business at that location is deleted). Adds provision that employers are considered to have complied with requirements of the law if there is "good faith" attempts to comply, despite "isolated, sporadic or accidental technical or procedural
con-compliance." Adds requirements that employers must comply with all laws regarding income tax withholding, payment of unemployment insurance and workers' comp premiums. Adds prohibition against any state agency from granting la license to a person who is not legally present in this county. Severability clause.
First sponsor: Rep. Pearce
Others: Rep. Anderson, Rep. Barnes, Rep. Barto, Rep. Biggs, Rep. Boone, Rep. Burges, Rep. Clark, Rep. Crandall, Rep. Crump, Rep. Desimone, Rep. Farnsworth, Rep. Groe, Rep. Kavanagh, Rep. Murphy, Rep. Nelson, Rep. Nichols, Rep. Robson, Rep. Stump, Rep. Tobin, Rep. Jim Weiers, Rep. Jerry Weiers, Rep. Yarbrough, Sen. Blendu, Sen. Burns, Sen. Flake, Sen. Chuck Gray, Sen. Linda Gray, Sen. Johnson, Sen. Verschoor
H2745 Daily History Date Action
No actions posted for this bill within the requested time frame.
HCR2003: PROPERTY TAX; LIMIT VALUATION INCREASES
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the constitution to limit the annual increase in real property values for tax purposes to 3%.
First sponsor: Rep. McClure
HCR2003 Daily History Date Action
PROPERTY TAX; LIMIT VALUATION INCREASES 1/14 referred to House ways means.
HCR2038: STATE APPROPRIATION LIMIT; REDUCTION
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state
Constitution to reduce the total amount of state appropriations to 6.4% of the state's total personal income. Previously, the appropriation limit was 7%. No adjustment shall be made to the appropriations limit in order to account for a transfer of government functions. Effective for fiscal years beginning on and after July 1, 2009.
First sponsor: Rep. Pearce
Others: Rep. Anderson, Rep. Barnes, Rep. Biggs, Rep. Burges, Rep. Crump, Rep. Farnsworth, Rep. Groe, Rep. Kavanagh, Rep. Murphy, Rep. Stump, Rep. Jim Weiers, Rep. Yarbrough, Sen. Burns, Sen. Gould, Sen. Harper, Sen. Johnson, Sen. Verschoor
HCR2038 Daily History Date Action
STATE APPROPRIATION LIMIT; REDUCTION 2/6 referred to House appro.
HCR2040: SPENDING ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY ACT
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state
Constitution to require the state's annual budget to be balanced, that annual expenditures not exceed annual revenues, that there must a year-end cash balance of at least 1% of the general fund balance, and that state obligations do not exceed ongoing or permanent state revenue. Beginning on January 1, 2010, the state treasurer and each county treasurer must establish a website containing a searchable database of revenues and expenditures.
First sponsor: Rep. Pearce
Others: Rep. Anderson, Rep. Barnes, Rep. Biggs, Rep. Boone, Rep. Burges, Rep. Crump, Rep. Driggs, Rep. Farnsworth, Rep. Groe, Rep. Kavanagh, Rep. McComish, Rep. Miranda, Rep. Murphy, Rep. Robson, Rep. Stump, Rep. Jim Weiers, Rep.
Yarbrough, Sen. Burns, Sen. Harper, Sen. Johnson, Sen. Verschoor
HCR2040 Daily History Date Action
SPENDING ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY ACT 2/6 referred to House appro.
S1002: PROPERTY TAX; EQUALIZATION TAX REPEAL
Makes permanent the 3 year suspension of the state equalization property tax. [Capitol Reports note: the suspension is due to expire in 2009. This tax is also called the county
equalization assistance for education property tax].
First sponsor: Sen. Waring
Others: Rep. Barnes, Rep. Barto, Rep. Biggs, Rep. Boone, Rep. Burges, Rep. McComish, Rep. Murphy, Rep. Nelson, Rep. Pearce, Rep. Robson, Rep. Jerry Weiers, Sen. Bee, Sen. Blendu, Sen. Burns, Sen. Linda Gray, Sen. Harper
S1002 Daily History Date Action
PROPERTY TAX; EQUALIZATION TAX REPEAL 1/31 Senate COW approved with amend #4005.
PROPERTY TAX; EQUALIZATION TAX REPEAL 1/29 from Senate rules okay.
PROPERTY TAX; EQUALIZATION TAX REPEAL 1/17 from Senate fin with amend #4005.
PROPERTY TAX; EQUALIZATION TAX REPEAL 1/16 Senate fin amended; report awaited.
PROPERTY TAX; EQUALIZATION TAX REPEAL 1/14 referred to Senate fin.
S1256: SPECIAL DISTRICTS; SECONDARY LEVY LIMITS
Limits the annual increase in the maximum secondary tax levy permissible to certain special districts (including, fire district, county TV district, flood control district, jail district, etc). The list of duties of the Property Tax Oversight Commission is expanded to include reviewing the secondary property tax levies of these special districts to ensure compliance.
First sponsor: Sen. Burns
Others: Sen. Gorman, Sen. Harper
S1256 Daily History Date Action
SPECIAL DISTRICTS; SECONDARY LEVY LIMITS 2/7 from Senate fin with amend #4072.
SPECIAL DISTRICTS; SECONDARY LEVY LIMITS 1/31 referred to Senate fin.
S1409: INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX; REPEAL
Beginning tax year 2009, the Arizona individual income tax is repealed. Session law directs Legislative Council to prepare conforming legislation.
First sponsor: Sen. Verschoor
S1409 Daily History Date Action
INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX; REPEAL 2/6 referred to Senate fin.
S1475: PROPERTY TAX RELIEF & PROTECTION
Various changes in statutes pertaining to property taxation, including elimination of all statutory references to the transportation revenue control limit, restricting the expenses that a district may claim as desegregation costs, no district may claim deseg expenses greater than the amount claimed in fiscal 07-08, taxes levied for budget overrides in any year may not exceed the levy in the first year of the override without securing voter approval; elimination of the county equalization assistance for education tax, the secondary tax levy of selected special districts may not increase more than 2% and the Property Tax Oversight Commission must review the levies to insure compliance. More.
First sponsor: Sen. Verschoor
Others: Rep. Pearce, Sen. Burns, Sen. Gould, Sen. Huppenthal
S1475 Daily History Date Action
No actions posted for this bill within the requested time frame.
SCR1018: PROPERTY TAX; VALUATION; INFLATION LIMITATION
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state
Constitution to require that the annual change in property values for property tax purposes be equal to the change in the GDP price deflator from the previous year.
First sponsor: Sen. Huppenthal
SCR1018 Daily History Date Action
PROPERTY TAX; VALUATION; INFLATION LIMITATION 1/31 referred to Senate fin.
SCR1022: INCOME TAX PHASE-OUT; FAIR TAX
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state
Constitution to phase out the state income tax (both individual and corporate) so that by Jan 1, 2013, no governmental entity shall assess or collect a tax based on income. The Legislature is authorized to increase sales and use taxes to compensate for the loss in revenue and such measures are exempt from Prop 108 that would otherwise require a 2/3 majority in each house for passage.
First sponsor: Sen. Chuck Gray
Others: Sen. Burns, Sen. Gould, Sen. Harper, Sen. Johnson, Sen. Verschoor
SCR1022 Daily History Date Action
INCOME TAX PHASE-OUT; FAIR TAX 2/4 referred to Senate fin.
SCR1024: PROPERTY TAX LEVY ROLLBACK
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state
Constitution to require all taxing jurisdictions to set their 2009 levy no higher than the actual levy in 2005 and that beginning in 2010, they must limit the annual increase in tax levies to 2% plus the value of new construction. Levies exceeding the 2% limit may be enacted only by a 2/3 vote of the qualified electors. A petition to reduce a jurisdiction's levy limit by up to 20% that is signed by 10% of the electors in the district will require an election to be held at the next general election. Severability clause.
First sponsor: Sen. Gould
Others: Rep. Groe, Rep. Pearce, Sen. Chuck Gray, Sen. Harper, Sen. Verschoor
SCR1024 Daily History Date Action
PROPERTY TAX LEVY ROLLBACK 2/4 referred to Senate fin.
SCR1025: PROPERTY TAX; VALUATION INCREASE LIMIT
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state
Constitution to limit the annual increase in property values (for property tax purposes) to 2%.
First sponsor: Sen. Gould
Others: Rep. Groe, Sen. Harper
SCR1025 Daily History Date Action
PROPERTY TAX; VALUATION INCREASE LIMIT 2/4 referred to Senate fin.
SCR1029: CORPORATE INCOME TAX; REPEAL
The 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the state Constitution to repeal statutes relating to the corporate income tax. Legislative Council is directed to prepare conforming legislation for consideration next year.
First sponsor: Sen. Verschoor
SCR1029 Daily History Date Action
No actions posted for this bill within the requested time frame.
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Appropriations Committee contacts
You can contact the House and Senate on one toll free number 800-352-8404. You’ll be prompted to enter the first few letters of the person’s last name. Even though you may not live in the committee members’ district, you should still call. Officials not on the committee will not participate tomorrow in this process. Thanks. David
Appropriations
House of Representatives Standing Committee
Members
Position
Staff
Kirk Adams
Member
Republican Analyst
Andy Biggs
Member
Democratic Analyst
Judy M. Burges
Member
Republican Intern
Olivia Cajero Bedford
Member
Democratic Intern
Cloves C. Campbell, Jr.
Member
Doug Clark
Member
Trish Groe
Vice-Chairman
John Kavanagh
Member
Phil Lopes
Member
Linda Lopez
Member
David Lujan
Member
Nancy McLain
Member
Rick Murphy
Member
Russell K. Pearce
Chairman
Pete Rios
Member
David Schapira
Member
Jerry Weiers
Member
Appropriations
Senate Standing Committee
Members
Position
Staff
Paula Aboud
Member
Republican Analyst
Amanda Aguirre
Member
Democratic Analyst
Carolyn S. Allen
Vice-Chairman
Republican Intern
Robert "Bob" Burns
Chairman
Democratic Intern
Jake Flake
Member
Jorge Luis Garcia
Member
Albert Hale
Member
Jack W. Harper
Member
John Huppenthal
Member
Karen Johnson
Member
Jim Waring
Member
Appropriations
House of Representatives Standing Committee
Members
Position
Staff
Kirk Adams
Member
Republican Analyst
Andy Biggs
Member
Democratic Analyst
Judy M. Burges
Member
Republican Intern
Olivia Cajero Bedford
Member
Democratic Intern
Cloves C. Campbell, Jr.
Member
Doug Clark
Member
Trish Groe
Vice-Chairman
John Kavanagh
Member
Phil Lopes
Member
Linda Lopez
Member
David Lujan
Member
Nancy McLain
Member
Rick Murphy
Member
Russell K. Pearce
Chairman
Pete Rios
Member
David Schapira
Member
Jerry Weiers
Member
Appropriations
Senate Standing Committee
Members
Position
Staff
Paula Aboud
Member
Republican Analyst
Amanda Aguirre
Member
Democratic Analyst
Carolyn S. Allen
Vice-Chairman
Republican Intern
Robert "Bob" Burns
Chairman
Democratic Intern
Jake Flake
Member
Jorge Luis Garcia
Member
Albert Hale
Member
Jack W. Harper
Member
John Huppenthal
Member
Karen Johnson
Member
Jim Waring
Member
Email from AzLA President about the State Budget
Dear AzLA Members,
I recently contacted you urging you to take immediate action and to voice your concern for the unfavorable legislative budget cuts being proposed at the state level.
I have more information to share with you regarding a second budget crisis and the situation at hand.
In addition to the proposed 10% budget decrease facing the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records (approximately $800,000) there is a another threat as well.
In addition, Governor Napolitano has recommended that $3.5 million be cut from the budget of the State Archives building, currently under construction on the west side of 19th Avenue near the capitol. This will have a negative impact on the new building. You can find the Governor’s recommendation: http://www.azgovernor.gov/documents/NR_010308_Flipbook_%20FY08.pdf
Again, here's how you can help:
1. Find out who your Senator and Representative are:
If you don't know, click here and enter your address to find out which district you are in:
http://www.azleg.gov/alisStaticPages/HowToContactMember.asp
If you know, click here and look for your Legislators:
http://www.azleg.gov/MemberRoster.asp?Body=S (Senators)
http://www.azleg.gov/memberRoster.asp?Body=H (Representatives)
2. Contact them:
Voice your sympathy for the severity of the situation. Tell them you appreciate the tough decisions they face.
Voice your concern regarding the budgetary cuts for ASLAPR
Urge them to contact the Director of the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records, GladysAnn Wells to discuss how this budget cut will effect ASLAPR.
Again, thank you for your help in this urgent matter.
In addition, AzLA supports two annual legislative days. A tentative date has been set for the Arizona Library Legislative Day of Thursday, April 17. We understand there are conflicts for some members, however it is difficult to find a date that works for everyone. This year we will again invite legislators to join AzLA members for lunch on the lawn, which provides opportunities for us to invite our senators and representatives to visit our community, school and university libraries. These visits are important to cultivate legislative champions and expand grass root efforts in affecting public policy on our issues. Please mark your calendar and plan to join us on April 17!
Angie Creel-Erb
Arizona Library Association President
Director of Library Services
Arizona Western College
PO Box 929
Yuma, AZ 85365
928-344-7776
angie.creel-erb@azwestern.edu
I recently contacted you urging you to take immediate action and to voice your concern for the unfavorable legislative budget cuts being proposed at the state level.
I have more information to share with you regarding a second budget crisis and the situation at hand.
In addition to the proposed 10% budget decrease facing the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records (approximately $800,000) there is a another threat as well.
In addition, Governor Napolitano has recommended that $3.5 million be cut from the budget of the State Archives building, currently under construction on the west side of 19th Avenue near the capitol. This will have a negative impact on the new building. You can find the Governor’s recommendation: http://www.azgovernor.gov/documents/NR_010308_Flipbook_%20FY08.pdf
Again, here's how you can help:
1. Find out who your Senator and Representative are:
If you don't know, click here and enter your address to find out which district you are in:
http://www.azleg.gov/alisStaticPages/HowToContactMember.asp
If you know, click here and look for your Legislators:
http://www.azleg.gov/MemberRoster.asp?Body=S (Senators)
http://www.azleg.gov/memberRoster.asp?Body=H (Representatives)
2. Contact them:
Voice your sympathy for the severity of the situation. Tell them you appreciate the tough decisions they face.
Voice your concern regarding the budgetary cuts for ASLAPR
Urge them to contact the Director of the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records, GladysAnn Wells to discuss how this budget cut will effect ASLAPR.
Again, thank you for your help in this urgent matter.
In addition, AzLA supports two annual legislative days. A tentative date has been set for the Arizona Library Legislative Day of Thursday, April 17. We understand there are conflicts for some members, however it is difficult to find a date that works for everyone. This year we will again invite legislators to join AzLA members for lunch on the lawn, which provides opportunities for us to invite our senators and representatives to visit our community, school and university libraries. These visits are important to cultivate legislative champions and expand grass root efforts in affecting public policy on our issues. Please mark your calendar and plan to join us on April 17!
Angie Creel-Erb
Arizona Library Association President
Director of Library Services
Arizona Western College
PO Box 929
Yuma, AZ 85365
928-344-7776
angie.creel-erb@azwestern.edu
AzLA Bill Summaries - January
Arizona Library Association
48th Legislature - 2nd Regular Session, 2008
Wednesday, Jan 23 2008 12:04 PM
Bill summaries and histories copyright ©2007 Arizona Capitol Reports, L.L.C.
AzLA: Bill Summaries
H2098: CORPORATE TAX CREDIT; TUITION ORGANIZATIONSMakes permanent the tax credit available for voluntary cash contribution to a school tuitionorganization. Otherwise scheduled to repeal on June 30, 2011.
First sponsor: Rep. YarbroughOthers: Rep. Anderson, Rep. Barto, Rep. Biggs, Rep. Burges, Rep. Clark, Rep. Crump, Rep. Groe, Rep. Kavanagh, Rep. McLain, Rep. Murphy, Sen. Gorman
H2098 Daily History Date ActionCORPORATE TAX CREDIT; TUITION ORGANIZATIONS 1/17 from House ways-means do pass.CORPORATE TAX CREDIT; TUITION ORGANIZATIONS 1/14 referred to House ways-means.
H2099: PREMIUM TAX CREDIT; STO CONTRIBUTIONAllows insurance companies to contribute to school tuition organizations and receive a tax creditagainst their premium tax liability.
First sponsor: Rep. YarbroughOthers: Rep. Anderson, Rep. Barto, Rep. Biggs, Rep. Burges, Rep. Clark, Rep. Crump, Rep. Groe, Rep. Kavanagh, Rep. McLain, Rep. Murphy, Sen. Gorman
H2099 Daily History Date ActionPREMIUM TAX CREDIT; STO CONTRIBUTION 1/17 House ways-means held.PREMIUM TAX CREDIT; STO CONTRIBUTION 1/14 referred to House ways-means.
H2100: TAX CREDITS; WITHHOLDING TAX REDUCTIONAn employee may request that his/her employer reduce the amount of theemployee's withholding tax by the amount of credit the employee will qualify for for contributionsto a qualified school tuition organization or public school. Expands the list of confidentialtaxpayer information to include information supplied by an employee to an employer regardingthe employee's election to have his/her withholding tax reduced for the purposes of contributionsto qualified school tuition organizations or public schools. Effective January 1, 2009.
First sponsor: Rep. YarbroughOthers: Rep. Anderson, Rep. Barto, Rep. Biggs, Rep. Burges, Rep. Clark, Rep. Crump, Rep. Groe, Rep. Kavanagh, Rep.Murphy
H2100 Daily History Date ActionTAX CREDITS; WITHHOLDING TAX REDUCTION 1/14 referred to House ways-means.H2162: TECH CORRECTION; LIBRARY; ARCHIVESMinor change in statutes dealing with the Department of Library, Archives and Public Records.Apparent striker bus.
First sponsor: Rep. Adams
H2162 Daily History Date ActionTECH CORRECTION; LIBRARY; ARCHIVES 1/15 referred to House rules only.
HCR2003: PROPERTY TAX; LIMIT VALUATION INCREASESThe 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the constitution tolimit the annual increase in real property values for tax purposes to 3%.
First sponsor: Rep. McClure
HCR2003 Daily History Date ActionPROPERTY TAX; LIMIT VALUATION INCREASES 1/14 referred to House ways-means.
HCR2038: STATE APPROPRIATION LIMIT; REDUCTIONThe 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the stateConstitution to reduce the total amount of state appropriations to 6.4% of the state'stotal personal income. Previously, the appropriation limit was 7%. No adjustment shall be madeto the appropriations limit in order to account for a transfer of government functions. Effective forfiscal years beginning on and after July 1, 2009.
First sponsor: Rep. PearceOthers: Rep. Anderson, Rep. Barnes, Rep. Biggs, Rep. Burges, Rep. Crump, Rep. Farnsworth, Rep. Groe, Rep.Kavanagh, Rep. Murphy, Rep. Stump, Rep. Jim Weiers, Rep. Yarbrough, Sen. Burns, Sen. Gould, Sen. Harper, Sen. Johnson, Sen. Verschoor
HCR2038 Daily History Date ActionNo actions posted for this bill within the requested time frame.
HCR2040: SPENDING ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY ACTThe 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the stateConstitution to require the state's annual budget to be balanced, that annual expenditures notexceed annual revenues, that there must a year-end cash balance of at least 1% of the generalfund balance, and that state obligations do not exceed ongoing or permanent state revenue.Beginning on January 1, 2010, the state treasurer and each county treasurer must establish awebsite containing a searchable database of revenues and expenditures.
First sponsor: Rep. PearceOthers: Rep. Anderson, Rep. Barnes, Rep. Biggs, Rep. Boone, Rep. Burges, Rep. Crump, Rep. Driggs, Rep. Farnsworth, Rep. Groe, Rep. Kavanagh, Rep. McComish, Rep. Miranda, Rep. Murphy, Rep. Robson, Rep. Stump, Rep. Jim Weiers, Rep. Yarbrough, Sen. Burns, Sen. Harper, Sen. Johnson, Sen. Verschoor
HCR2040 Daily History Date ActionNo actions posted for this bill within the requested time frame.
S1002: PROPERTY TAX; EQUALIZATION TAX REPEALMakes permanent the 3 year suspension of the state equalization property tax.[note: the suspension is due to expire in 2009. This tax is also called the county equalization assistance for education property tax].
First sponsor: Sen. WaringOthers: Rep. Barnes, Rep. Barto, Rep. Biggs, Rep. Boone, Rep. Burges, Rep. McComish, Rep. Murphy, Rep. Nelson, Rep. Pearce, Rep. Robson, Rep. Jerry Weiers, Sen. Bee, Sen. Blendu, Sen. Burns, Sen. Linda Gray, Sen. Harper
S1002 Daily History Date ActionPROPERTY TAX; EQUALIZATION TAX REPEAL 1/17 from Senate fin with amend #4005.PROPERTY TAX; EQUALIZATION TAX REPEAL 1/16 Senate fin amended; report awaited.PROPERTY TAX; EQUALIZATION TAX REPEAL 1/14 referred to Senate fin.
48th Legislature - 2nd Regular Session, 2008
Wednesday, Jan 23 2008 12:04 PM
Bill summaries and histories copyright ©2007 Arizona Capitol Reports, L.L.C.
AzLA: Bill Summaries
H2098: CORPORATE TAX CREDIT; TUITION ORGANIZATIONSMakes permanent the tax credit available for voluntary cash contribution to a school tuitionorganization. Otherwise scheduled to repeal on June 30, 2011.
First sponsor: Rep. YarbroughOthers: Rep. Anderson, Rep. Barto, Rep. Biggs, Rep. Burges, Rep. Clark, Rep. Crump, Rep. Groe, Rep. Kavanagh, Rep. McLain, Rep. Murphy, Sen. Gorman
H2098 Daily History Date ActionCORPORATE TAX CREDIT; TUITION ORGANIZATIONS 1/17 from House ways-means do pass.CORPORATE TAX CREDIT; TUITION ORGANIZATIONS 1/14 referred to House ways-means.
H2099: PREMIUM TAX CREDIT; STO CONTRIBUTIONAllows insurance companies to contribute to school tuition organizations and receive a tax creditagainst their premium tax liability.
First sponsor: Rep. YarbroughOthers: Rep. Anderson, Rep. Barto, Rep. Biggs, Rep. Burges, Rep. Clark, Rep. Crump, Rep. Groe, Rep. Kavanagh, Rep. McLain, Rep. Murphy, Sen. Gorman
H2099 Daily History Date ActionPREMIUM TAX CREDIT; STO CONTRIBUTION 1/17 House ways-means held.PREMIUM TAX CREDIT; STO CONTRIBUTION 1/14 referred to House ways-means.
H2100: TAX CREDITS; WITHHOLDING TAX REDUCTIONAn employee may request that his/her employer reduce the amount of theemployee's withholding tax by the amount of credit the employee will qualify for for contributionsto a qualified school tuition organization or public school. Expands the list of confidentialtaxpayer information to include information supplied by an employee to an employer regardingthe employee's election to have his/her withholding tax reduced for the purposes of contributionsto qualified school tuition organizations or public schools. Effective January 1, 2009.
First sponsor: Rep. YarbroughOthers: Rep. Anderson, Rep. Barto, Rep. Biggs, Rep. Burges, Rep. Clark, Rep. Crump, Rep. Groe, Rep. Kavanagh, Rep.Murphy
H2100 Daily History Date ActionTAX CREDITS; WITHHOLDING TAX REDUCTION 1/14 referred to House ways-means.H2162: TECH CORRECTION; LIBRARY; ARCHIVESMinor change in statutes dealing with the Department of Library, Archives and Public Records.Apparent striker bus.
First sponsor: Rep. Adams
H2162 Daily History Date ActionTECH CORRECTION; LIBRARY; ARCHIVES 1/15 referred to House rules only.
HCR2003: PROPERTY TAX; LIMIT VALUATION INCREASESThe 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the constitution tolimit the annual increase in real property values for tax purposes to 3%.
First sponsor: Rep. McClure
HCR2003 Daily History Date ActionPROPERTY TAX; LIMIT VALUATION INCREASES 1/14 referred to House ways-means.
HCR2038: STATE APPROPRIATION LIMIT; REDUCTIONThe 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the stateConstitution to reduce the total amount of state appropriations to 6.4% of the state'stotal personal income. Previously, the appropriation limit was 7%. No adjustment shall be madeto the appropriations limit in order to account for a transfer of government functions. Effective forfiscal years beginning on and after July 1, 2009.
First sponsor: Rep. PearceOthers: Rep. Anderson, Rep. Barnes, Rep. Biggs, Rep. Burges, Rep. Crump, Rep. Farnsworth, Rep. Groe, Rep.Kavanagh, Rep. Murphy, Rep. Stump, Rep. Jim Weiers, Rep. Yarbrough, Sen. Burns, Sen. Gould, Sen. Harper, Sen. Johnson, Sen. Verschoor
HCR2038 Daily History Date ActionNo actions posted for this bill within the requested time frame.
HCR2040: SPENDING ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY ACTThe 2008 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend the stateConstitution to require the state's annual budget to be balanced, that annual expenditures notexceed annual revenues, that there must a year-end cash balance of at least 1% of the generalfund balance, and that state obligations do not exceed ongoing or permanent state revenue.Beginning on January 1, 2010, the state treasurer and each county treasurer must establish awebsite containing a searchable database of revenues and expenditures.
First sponsor: Rep. PearceOthers: Rep. Anderson, Rep. Barnes, Rep. Biggs, Rep. Boone, Rep. Burges, Rep. Crump, Rep. Driggs, Rep. Farnsworth, Rep. Groe, Rep. Kavanagh, Rep. McComish, Rep. Miranda, Rep. Murphy, Rep. Robson, Rep. Stump, Rep. Jim Weiers, Rep. Yarbrough, Sen. Burns, Sen. Harper, Sen. Johnson, Sen. Verschoor
HCR2040 Daily History Date ActionNo actions posted for this bill within the requested time frame.
S1002: PROPERTY TAX; EQUALIZATION TAX REPEALMakes permanent the 3 year suspension of the state equalization property tax.[note: the suspension is due to expire in 2009. This tax is also called the county equalization assistance for education property tax].
First sponsor: Sen. WaringOthers: Rep. Barnes, Rep. Barto, Rep. Biggs, Rep. Boone, Rep. Burges, Rep. McComish, Rep. Murphy, Rep. Nelson, Rep. Pearce, Rep. Robson, Rep. Jerry Weiers, Sen. Bee, Sen. Blendu, Sen. Burns, Sen. Linda Gray, Sen. Harper
S1002 Daily History Date ActionPROPERTY TAX; EQUALIZATION TAX REPEAL 1/17 from Senate fin with amend #4005.PROPERTY TAX; EQUALIZATION TAX REPEAL 1/16 Senate fin amended; report awaited.PROPERTY TAX; EQUALIZATION TAX REPEAL 1/14 referred to Senate fin.
Template of Letter to Senator/Representative about Budget
Dear Senator or Representative Name Here,
I am writing to express my concern over the impending budget crisis for our state. I understand that the situation is severe, and I appreciate your efforts to balance competing interests. I know there are tough decisions that must be made. However, I am very concerned regarding the budgetary cuts for the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records. They are facing a 10% cut, which would result in significant layoffs and potential liability involving repayment of grant and federal funds. It puts our State Grants in Aid funding in grave peril. For our libraries in Pinal County, State Grants in Aid helps keep our volunteer libraries open and operating. Without it many would have difficulty paying utility costs, which could mean closing their doors. In addition to the proposed budget decrease, Governor Napolitano has recommended that $3.5 million be cut from the budget of the State Archives building, currently under construction on the west side of 19th Avenue near the capitol. This will have a negative impact on the new building. I understand the gravity of the budget shortfall, but cutting the State Library at 10% will mean that they are unable to meet Federal maintenance of effort requirements.
Please consider contacting the Director of the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records, GladysAnn Wells to discuss how this budget cut will affect them.
Thank you for your help in this urgent matter.
Sincerely,
Your Name, Your Title
Library Name
Address
Address
Telephone Number
I am writing to express my concern over the impending budget crisis for our state. I understand that the situation is severe, and I appreciate your efforts to balance competing interests. I know there are tough decisions that must be made. However, I am very concerned regarding the budgetary cuts for the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records. They are facing a 10% cut, which would result in significant layoffs and potential liability involving repayment of grant and federal funds. It puts our State Grants in Aid funding in grave peril. For our libraries in Pinal County, State Grants in Aid helps keep our volunteer libraries open and operating. Without it many would have difficulty paying utility costs, which could mean closing their doors. In addition to the proposed budget decrease, Governor Napolitano has recommended that $3.5 million be cut from the budget of the State Archives building, currently under construction on the west side of 19th Avenue near the capitol. This will have a negative impact on the new building. I understand the gravity of the budget shortfall, but cutting the State Library at 10% will mean that they are unable to meet Federal maintenance of effort requirements.
Please consider contacting the Director of the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records, GladysAnn Wells to discuss how this budget cut will affect them.
Thank you for your help in this urgent matter.
Sincerely,
Your Name, Your Title
Library Name
Address
Address
Telephone Number
LEGISLATIVE REPORT JANUARY 2008
Attached find a Legislative Issue Update and Bill Summaries from AzLA Lobbyist Kristen Boilini. Included in the summary are bills of interest to our diverse membership. H2098 and H2099 support the continuing of school tax credits and H2100 provides for a reduction in withholding by employers of employees who qualify for the credit. H2162 provides for a minor change in the State Library statue. HCR2003 has been a concern to many AzLA members, especially County Librarians and requires our attention. If passed, HCR2003 would put to ballot whether or not to limit the annual increase in property taxes to 3%. HCR2038 is a ballot issue regarding whether to reduce the total amount of state appropriations from 7% to 6.4% of the states income. HCR2040 would place on the ballot the question of whether to require a state balanced budget. S1002 makes permanent the 3-year suspension of the equalization property tax. Please review the summary to determine potential impacts for your library and communicate with your representatives and senators. Kristen will continue to monitor these bills on our behalf.
The intense budget crisis in the legislature has brought forth two very serious problems for the state library. The state library faces a 10% budget decrease for this year and next. This will dramatically alter the way the agency does business. It puts State Grants in Aid funding in grave peril. Attached is a letter written to President Bee and Speaker Weiers by State Library Director GladysAnn Wells outlining reductions that the agency is able to absorb during Fiscal Years ‘08 and ’09 and charts outlining the impact that a 10% cut will have in Fiscal Year ’08.AzLA members need to contact their representatives and senators (via phone or email) and share their support for the State Library. Tell your elected officials that it is important to protect the federal funds (which require a state match) and state grants in aid. Share that as constituents, you need the funds and services the State Library provides. Please contact your legislators and voice your concern regarding the budgetary cuts for ASLAPR, letting them know about the good work your library does with its State Grants in Aid funds. In addition, Governor Napolitano has recommended that $3.5 million be cut from the budget of the State Archives building, currently under construction on the west side of 19th Avenue near the capitol. This will have a negative impact on the new building. You can find the Governor’s recommendation: http://www.azgovernor.gov/documents/NR_010308_Flipbook_%20FY08.pdf
AzLA supports two annual legislative days. A tentative date has been set for the Arizona Library Legislative Day of Thursday, April 17. We understand there are conflicts for some members, however it is difficult to find a date that works for everyone. This year we will again invite legislators to join AzLA members for lunch on the lawn, which provides opportunities for us to invite our senators and representatives to visit our community, school and university libraries. These visits are important to cultivate legislative champions and expand grass root efforts in affecting public policy on our issues. Please mark your calendar and plan to join us on April 17!This year plans are being made for AzLA President, Angela Creel-Erb, President-Elect, Denise Keller, Legislative Chair, Brenda Brown and State Librarian, GladysAnn Wells to attend the American Library Association’s National Library Legislative Day activities May 13 & 14. Appointments will be scheduled in advance with all Arizona Senators and Congressmen. Last year we met with two Senate and four Congressional staff members and four of our eight Congressmen (Harry Mitchell, Raul Grijalva, Ed Pastor and Trent Franks). All AzLA members and advocates are encouraged to join us in Washington. Contact me for more information (brenda.brown@chandleraz.gov, 480-782-2817).
Please continue to funnel concerns about legislative issues to us. We track and support a number of concerns. We still hope that eventually, in a better budget climate we might be able to impact incremental increases of State Grants in Aid funding. We continue to express the need for qualified librarians in every school and the measures to limit secondary property taxes.
Attachments:AzLA Bill SummariesLetter from State Librarian to Senate President and House SpeakerASLAPR Appropriations Options FY08
Attached find a Legislative Issue Update and Bill Summaries from AzLA Lobbyist Kristen Boilini. Included in the summary are bills of interest to our diverse membership. H2098 and H2099 support the continuing of school tax credits and H2100 provides for a reduction in withholding by employers of employees who qualify for the credit. H2162 provides for a minor change in the State Library statue. HCR2003 has been a concern to many AzLA members, especially County Librarians and requires our attention. If passed, HCR2003 would put to ballot whether or not to limit the annual increase in property taxes to 3%. HCR2038 is a ballot issue regarding whether to reduce the total amount of state appropriations from 7% to 6.4% of the states income. HCR2040 would place on the ballot the question of whether to require a state balanced budget. S1002 makes permanent the 3-year suspension of the equalization property tax. Please review the summary to determine potential impacts for your library and communicate with your representatives and senators. Kristen will continue to monitor these bills on our behalf.
The intense budget crisis in the legislature has brought forth two very serious problems for the state library. The state library faces a 10% budget decrease for this year and next. This will dramatically alter the way the agency does business. It puts State Grants in Aid funding in grave peril. Attached is a letter written to President Bee and Speaker Weiers by State Library Director GladysAnn Wells outlining reductions that the agency is able to absorb during Fiscal Years ‘08 and ’09 and charts outlining the impact that a 10% cut will have in Fiscal Year ’08.AzLA members need to contact their representatives and senators (via phone or email) and share their support for the State Library. Tell your elected officials that it is important to protect the federal funds (which require a state match) and state grants in aid. Share that as constituents, you need the funds and services the State Library provides. Please contact your legislators and voice your concern regarding the budgetary cuts for ASLAPR, letting them know about the good work your library does with its State Grants in Aid funds. In addition, Governor Napolitano has recommended that $3.5 million be cut from the budget of the State Archives building, currently under construction on the west side of 19th Avenue near the capitol. This will have a negative impact on the new building. You can find the Governor’s recommendation: http://www.azgovernor.gov/documents/NR_010308_Flipbook_%20FY08.pdf
AzLA supports two annual legislative days. A tentative date has been set for the Arizona Library Legislative Day of Thursday, April 17. We understand there are conflicts for some members, however it is difficult to find a date that works for everyone. This year we will again invite legislators to join AzLA members for lunch on the lawn, which provides opportunities for us to invite our senators and representatives to visit our community, school and university libraries. These visits are important to cultivate legislative champions and expand grass root efforts in affecting public policy on our issues. Please mark your calendar and plan to join us on April 17!This year plans are being made for AzLA President, Angela Creel-Erb, President-Elect, Denise Keller, Legislative Chair, Brenda Brown and State Librarian, GladysAnn Wells to attend the American Library Association’s National Library Legislative Day activities May 13 & 14. Appointments will be scheduled in advance with all Arizona Senators and Congressmen. Last year we met with two Senate and four Congressional staff members and four of our eight Congressmen (Harry Mitchell, Raul Grijalva, Ed Pastor and Trent Franks). All AzLA members and advocates are encouraged to join us in Washington. Contact me for more information (brenda.brown@chandleraz.gov, 480-782-2817).
Please continue to funnel concerns about legislative issues to us. We track and support a number of concerns. We still hope that eventually, in a better budget climate we might be able to impact incremental increases of State Grants in Aid funding. We continue to express the need for qualified librarians in every school and the measures to limit secondary property taxes.
Attachments:AzLA Bill SummariesLetter from State Librarian to Senate President and House SpeakerASLAPR Appropriations Options FY08
Monday, February 4, 2008
Welcome to AzLA's new Legislative Blog!
Welcome to the AzLA Legislative Network. The purpose of this blog is to serve as a clearinghouse for important issues related to all kinds of libraries in the state of Arizona. If you know of an issue that may affect a library or library system, please let us know using the comment link or contact the AzLA Legislative Team at admin (AT) azla.org, attention Brenda Brown.
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