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Liberty CharterOn Wednesday, January 18, the Senate Committee on Government Reform considered SB 1064 (municipalities; local liberty charter). The bill, authored by the Goldwater Institute, purports to authorize municipalities and "unincorporated areas of a county" to adopt the provisions of a "Liberty Charter," the detailed provisions of which are included in the bill. The model charter imposes restrictive limitations on municipal authority with respect to procurement, eminent domain, personnel management, impact fees, land use regulation and a host of other powers.The League testified in opposition to the bill on the basis of its procedural infirmities. Nevertheless, the measure passed committee by a vote of 4-1. The bill's sponsor, Senator Lori Klein, has organized a meeting of stakeholders (in which the League will participate) to further consider the legislation on Monday, January 23. |
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Legislative Bulletin is published by the League of Arizona Cities and Towns. Forward your comments or suggestions to league@azleague.org. |
