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Legislative UpdateToday is the 33rd day of the second regular session of Arizona's 50th Legislature. If the chambers adhere to the 100-day deadline established by rule, the session is one-third over. Next Friday, February 17, is the deadline established by leadership for bills to be heard in their house of origin.Monday, February 6, was the deadline for introduction of bills in the House (the Senate deadline was a week earlier). This year, members of the House and Senate introduced a combined total of 1,507 bills, memorials and resolutions. This is eleven more measures than were introduced last year. Representatives introduced a flurry of bills immediately prior to the bill introduction deadline. Among those with direct negative impacts on cities and towns are: HB 2820 (comprehensive transaction privilege tax; services). Among other things, provides that, in fiscal year 2017-18, the Urban Revenue Sharing Fund shall consist of $424.4 million appropriated from the general fund and shall be increased by an unspecified percent in future years. HB 2821 (universal regulatory tax credit) and HB 2815 (employment; incentives; regulatory tax credit). Establishes a credit against tax liability for the costs and expenses of "excessive regulation." HB 2826 (consolidated election dates; political subdivisions). Mandates that local elections can no longer be held in March or May and may only be held in even-numbered years. |
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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. |
