Budget and Tax
49th Legislature - 2nd Regular Session, 2010	Saturday, Jul 31 2010 9:17 PM
Bill summaries and histories copyright 2010 Arizona Capitol Reports, L.L.C.

Budget and Tax

H2067 (Chapter 118): RETIREMENT; PSPRS; OMNIBUS AMENDMENTS	Various changes to the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System statutes, including modifying definitions, modifying death benefits for surviving spouses, establishing deadlines for local boards to take certain actions, and making PSPRS a jural entity that may sue and be sued. More. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.			First sponsor: Rep. Boone					4/23 signed by governor. Chap. 118, Laws 2010.
H2156 (Chapter 176): INTERNAL REVENUE CODE CONFORMITY	Changes references to the Internal Revenue Code to include the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and the Work, Homeowners, and Business Assistance Act of 2009. Additionally, certain items (including $2,400 in unemployment compensation) excludable on a person's federal return are not to be excluded from Arizona taxable income. Allows taxpayers to exclude from Arizona taxable income several items that are not excludable on federal returns. More. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.			First sponsor: Rep. Murphy					4/27 signed by governor. Chap. 176, Laws 2010.
H2241: RENEWABLE ENERGY PRODUCTION TAX CREDIT	Beginning tax year 2011, creates an individual and corporate income tax credit for the production of electricity using renewable energy resources. Specifies credit amounts based on the amount of electricity generated and the production source.			First sponsor: Rep. McComish					2/15 withdrawn from House ways-means.
H2243 (Chapter 128): TRANSACTION PRIVILEGE TAX; TOURISM FORMULA	Reinstates in statute a funding formula for the Office of Tourism. The formula had been eliminated by Laws 2010, 7th Special Session, Chapter 12 [Budget; Revenues; FY11]. The office is entitled to the following revenue streams: 3.5% of gross sales tax revenues from the transient lodging classification during the preceding FY, 3% of gross sales tax revenues from the amusement classification during the preceding FY, and 2% of gross sales tax revenues from the restaurant classification during the preceding FY. However, separate initial legislative action is required for these disbursements to begin. Once begun, these monies will be continuously appropriated to the Office of Tourism for the purposes of operations and statewide tourism promotion. For fiscal 2011 and 2012, the Office may spend up to 50% of its revenues from the Sports and Tourism Authority for operations and administration. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.			First sponsor: Rep. Reagan					4/23 signed by governor. Chap. 128, Laws 2010.
H2250: ARIZONA'S JOB RECOVERY ACT	Repeals the state's current job training program and replaces it with a new job training program consisting of "impact programs" (defined) managed by the Dept of Commerce. Establishes the Arizona Opportunity Fund and authorizes the governor to negotiate on behalf of the state in awarding grants from the fund to attract business or to promote economic, infrastructure or community development. Establishes a Quality Jobs Program whereby companies may qualify for a waiver of 50% of the state withholding tax on compensation. Delays the repeal of statutes authorizing enterprise zones for five years to July 1, 2016 and expands the eligibility criteria for companies that may qualify for enterprise zone tax incentives. The state equalization assistance property tax is phased out over four years, beginning in tax year 2011. The assessment ratio for class 1 property (commercial & industrial) is phased down to 15% from 20% in 1% increments beginning in tax year 2012. The corporate income tax rate is reduced to 5% from 6.968% over four years beginning in tax year 2011. The corporate sales factor is increased to 100% from 80% over two years beginning in tax year 2015. Makes reductions in individual income tax rates over four years beginning in tax year 2011. More. AS PASSED HOUSE.			First sponsor: Rep. Adams					4/15 from Senate rules okay.
H2257 (Chapter 316): MUNICIPAL TAXATION & FEES; NOTICE	Municipalities and counties proposing to levy or assess any taxes or fees on businesses must provide written notice of the proposed charge or increased rate on the home page of the municipality's or county's website, and must issue a press release of the proposed charge or increased rate at least 60 days before the vote of the governing body. Requires municipalities and counties to demonstrate that the taxes or fees are imposed pursuant to statute. Municipal development fees are exempt from this requirement as are county development fees and county property tax rate increases. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.			First sponsor: Rep. Antenori					5/11 signed by governor. Chap. 316, Laws 2010.
H2287 (Chapter 317): ACCOMMODATION SCHOOLS; LEVY LIMIT RECALCULATION	An accommodation school governing board is prohibited from levying a property tax. A property tax levied by a county in support of an accommodation school must be considered to be part of the county's primary property tax levy. Retroactive to July 1, 2010 and for the 2010 tax year, the primary property tax levy limit for Pinal County is increased by $3,626,600. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.			First sponsor: Rep. Pratt					5/11 signed by governor. Chap. 317, Laws 2010.
H2301: AGENCIES; FUND SOURCES; EXPENDITURES; REPORT	The Governor's office and each state budget unit must submit a monthly report to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee with detailed information on all sources of monies received for the current fiscal year, the purposes for which the monies have been expended, and caseloads for each population for which the monies are intended to provide services.			First sponsor: Rep. Crump					2/23 from House rules okay.
H2303: HEALTH SVCS DISTRICTS; VOTER APPROVAL	Beginning January 1, 2010, the option for a county board of supervisors to establish a public health services district by unanimous vote without voter approval is eliminated. Retroactive to January 1, 2010.			First sponsor: Rep. Crump					1/25 from House ways-means do pass.
H2335 (Chapter 69): MUNICIPAL; COUNTY; EXPENDITURE LIMITATION	Municipalities and counties that make expenditures for capital improvements from utility revenues or from excise taxes levied for a specific purpose and that repay the expenditure from the proceeds of bonds or other long-term obligations before the required hearing held by the Auditor General are not deemed to have exceeded the expenditure limitation contained in the Arizona Constitution. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.			First sponsor: Rep. Jones					4/16 signed by governor. Chap. 69, Laws 2010.
H2378: COUNTY & MUNICIPAL BUDGETS	The information pertaining to budgets required to be published by counties and municipalities in advance of determining tax levies is expanded to include estimates of revenues by fund type rather than an estimate of consolidated revenue. The estimates of revenue and expenditures must also be posted on the entity's official website.			First sponsor: Rep. Crandall					1/19 referred to House gov.
H2391: RETIREMENT; ASRS; EIGHTY-FIVE POINTS	For members of the Arizona State Retirement System whose membership begins after July 1, 2011, one of the options for normal retirement is changed to when the sum of a member's age and years of credited service equals 85, instead of 80. (Note: Other options for normal retirement remain at age 65 or age 62 with 10 years of service).			First sponsor: Rep. Boone					3/30 referred to Senate gov inst.
H2404: RETIREMENT; ASRS; AVERAGE MONTHLY BENEFIT	For members of the Arizona State Retirement System whose membership begins after July 1, 2011, the formula used to calculate average monthly compensation is modified.			First sponsor: Rep. Boone					3/30 referred to Senate gov inst.
H2407: MUNICIPAL SALES TAX; UTILITIES	Municipalities that charge a transaction privilege tax, sales or use tax, or other similar tax are prohibited from increasing the rate of taxation on any business classification or other class of taxpayers unless the nominal rate increase applies equally to all classes of taxpayers subject to the tax. Proposed increases in the nominal municipal taxation rate paid by a public service corporation must be approved by the Corporation Commission.			First sponsor: Rep. Antenori					2/18 retained on House COW calendar.
H2445 (Chapter 258): MINING TRANSACTION PRIVILEGE TAX; APPLICATION	For transaction privilege tax purposes, the mining classification applies to mining or producing any nonmetalliferous mineral product (defined elsewhere in statute) that has been mined, quarried or otherwise extracted within the boundaries of Arizona. Retroactive to January 1, 2002. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.			First sponsor: Rep. Pratt					5/7 signed by governor. Chap. 258, Laws 2010.
H2500: NONCUSTODIAL FEDERAL MONIES; LEGISLATIVE APPROPRIATION	The Legislature retains authority to appropriate all noncustodial federal funds whether or not they are intended for specific use by an agency or program.			First sponsor: Rep. Murphy					4/7 from Senate appro do pass.
H2504 (Chapter 321): GPLET; LEASE RECORDS AND REPORTING	Changes in statutes dealing with the Government Property Lease Excise Tax that is collected on government property leased to private business. Government lessors of real estate must record a memorandum of lease with the county recorder that includes basic lease terms, names of parties, the lease term and options for renewal. The Dept of Revenue must maintain a public database of all government property leases. With some grandfathered exceptions, establishes higher tax rates for GPLET leases entered into after May 31, 2010. Additional restrictions are placed on leases of government real estate within designated slum or blighted areas. For purposes of tax abatement for government leases in a "central business district," a municipality may designate only one such district, and new restrictions are placed on the size and location of such designated districts. The Auditor General must conduct a special audit of the GPLET program in 2015, to be paid for by counties from property tax revenues received from GPLET property. By Dec. 15, 2016, the JLBC shall conclude an analysis of the effectiveness of the GPLET rates. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.			First sponsor: Rep. Murphy					5/11 signed by governor. Chap. 321, Laws 2010.
H2512: MUNICIPAL TAXES; AUDITORS & COLLECTORS	Municipalities are prohibited from employing auditors on a contingent fee basis for auditing transaction privilege tax levies, and from entering into contracts with a third party for collection of a transaction privilege tax.			First sponsor: Rep. Murphy					3/31 FAILED to pass House on reconsideration 26-31.
H2513 (Chapter 154): MUNICIPAL TRANSACTION PRIVILEGE TAXES; REPORT	If a municipality collects its own sales tax rather than entering into a collection agreement with the Dept of Revenue, it must report to the department by September 1 each year the total amount of taxes collected in the preceding fiscal year. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.			First sponsor: Rep. Murphy					4/26 signed by governor. Chap. 154, Laws 2010.
H2597: TAX CREDITS DEDUCTIONS; EXEMPTIONS; SUNSET	Any new individual or corporate income tax credits, and any new transaction privilege and use tax deductions or exemptions, must include a sunset provision of December 31 of the 7th year following the date of enactment. Sunsets all current individual and corporate income tax credits (except those with an earlier repeal date), and most exemptions from retail transaction privilege and use taxes, from and after December 31, 2017. Due to a potential increase in state revenue, this bill requires the affirmative vote of at least 2/3 of each house of the Legislature for passage.			First sponsor: Rep. Chabin					2/22 House ways-means FAILED 4-4.
H2613: TAX CREDITS; SCHOOLS; CLASSROOM MATERIALS	For the tax years ending Dec. 31, 2012, the list of permitted uses of tax deductible contributions to public schools is expanded to include textbooks, classroom technology or instructional materials. Reporting requirements are changed.			First sponsor: Rep. Crandall					2/22 House ways-means held.
H2624: COUNTY ANTI-RACKETEERING FUND; ADS	Monies in the county anti-racketeering fun are prohibited from being used for advertisements featuring the name or likeness of any public official.			First sponsor: Rep. Lujan					2/1 referred to House jud, gov.
H2626 (Chapter 325): DEEDS OF TRUST; FORECLOSURE PROCEDURES	With stated exceptions, for property with a first deed of trust recorded between January 1, 2003, and December 31, 2008, and used as the borrower's principal residence, lenders must attempt to contact the borrower to explore options to avoid foreclosure at least 30 days before a notice of trustee sale is recorded. The notice to homeowners must be in writing, and documentation of the notice must be maintained in the credit file. Self-repeals on Jan 1, 2014. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.			First sponsor: Rep. Reagan					5/11 signed by governor. Chap. 325, Laws 2010.
H2627 (Chapter 326): COUNTY TRANSPORTATION EXCISE TAX; TRANSIT	Removes the prohibition on counties with a population of between 200,000 and 400,000 persons from levying both a county transportation excise tax for mass transit and a county transportation excise tax for roads. [Capitol Reports note: counties affected by this enactment are: Mohave, Pinal, Yavapai and Yuma.] AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.			First sponsor: Rep. Jones					5/11 signed by governor. Chap. 326, Laws 2010.
H2628: FUND; SUSTAINABLE PARKS FEE	Establishes an annual sustainable state parks fee to be paid along with vehicle registration fees, in an amount determined by the State Parks Board. The parks fee is deposited in the newly established Sustainable Parks Fund, used by the Board to operate, maintain and make capital improvements to state parks. The Board may no longer charge a fee for the day use of state parks to a vehicle with Arizona license plates.			First sponsor: Rep. Jones					2/1 referred to House nat res-rural, appro.
H2630: INCOME TAX; CAPITAL GAINS; SUBTRACTION	The amount of any net capital gain included in federal adjusted gross income is added to the list of amounts that are subtracted from Arizona gross income in order to compute Arizona taxable income for a small business in Arizona that employed fewer than 100 full-time employees or that had gross annual receipts of less than $4 million in its last fiscal year.			First sponsor: Rep. McGuire					3/25 House COW approved.
H2631: CAPITOL RESTORATION RECAPTURE DIST	Beginning October 1, 2010, through June 30, 2017, authorization is granted to form a State Capitol and Economic Recapture District, jointly governed by the governing bodies of participating jurisdictions and overseen by a 14-member oversight committee. The powers and duties of the district are provided, including authority to issue bonds and expend revenues to further the project. Bonds are to be repaid with increases in sales tax generated within the district. The district must terminate by June 30, 2051.			First sponsor: Rep. Gowan					3/31 from House rules okay.
H2657: SOLAR SCHOOL GRANT PROGRAMS	Establishes a solar school grant program administered by the Energy Office of the Dept of Commerce. Grants are distributed to schools to fund solar education programs. Grant money derives from a tax on the delivery of electricity for consumption. Because this bill increases net state revenue, it requires a 2/3 majority in each house for passage per Prop 108.			First sponsor: Rep. Farley					2/8 referred to House educ.
H2660: STO; INCREASED CONTRIBUTION LIMIT	The maximum amount of the contribution to a student tuition organization (STO) that may be made in a taxable year by an individual is increased to $1,500 from $500. For a couple filing jointly, the limit is increased to $3,000 from $1,000. [Capitol Reports note: the amount of the contribution is a dollar-for-dollar credit against the person's or couple's income tax liability.]			First sponsor: Rep. Biggs					2/23 from House rules okay.
H2663 (Chapter 292): STOS; CORPORATE TAX CREDIT REQUIREMENTS	Moves most regulations involving student tuition organizations (STOs) to a new section of law. New provisions include: the Dept of Revenue must certify that an STO is eligible to receive corporate donations; adds audit requirements for all STOs; and the list of items that STOs are required to disclose in their annual reports is expanded to include (a) the amount collected but being held for scholarships in future years and (b) the names, job titles, and annual salaries of the three STO employees who receive the highest annual salaries. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.			First sponsor: Rep. Murphy					5/10 signed by governor. Chap. 292, Laws 2010.
H2664 (Chapter 293): STOS; TAX CREDIT REQUIREMENTS	The maximum contribution an individual may make to a student tuition organization (STO) for which a tax credit is available increases each year by the average annual change in the Metro Phoenix Consumer Price Index as published by the U.S. Dept of Labor Statistics. The former limit was $500 for individuals and $1,000 for couples filing jointly. The credit is disallowed for any taxpayer who designates a student beneficiary of the scholarship or who agrees with other contributors to benefit each other's dependents. Requires the Dept of Revenue (DOR) to certify STOs. Requires STOs to undergo audits by a certified independent CPA. Many current regulations and reporting requirements are moved to a new section of law. The list of items that must be included in each STO's annual report to DOR is expanded to include: amount of monies being held for distribution in later years, the number of recipients who qualify for the federal free or reduced lunch program; the number of recipients whose family income does not exceed 185% of the threshold level to qualify for the National School Lunch Program, and the names, titles and annual salaries of the three highest paid STO employees. Effective Jan. 1, 2011. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.			First sponsor: Rep. Murphy					5/10 signed by governor. Chap. 293, Laws 2010.
H2665: CORPORATE TAX ALLOCATION; SALES FACTOR	Repeals and replaces a section of the tax code related to the determination of whether a corporation's sales of items other than goods are considered to have occurred in this state for purposes of calculating the corporation's income tax liability.			First sponsor: Rep. Murphy					3/4 House COW approved with amend #4213.
H2667: FEDERAL MONIES; APPROPRIATIONS	The Legislature retains authority to appropriate all noncustodial federal monies, defined as either block grants or general revenue sharing money over which the state has broad authority to make spending decisions. Emergency clause.			First sponsor: Rep. Stevens					2/8 referred to House appro.
H2679: TAX EXEMPTION; MADE IN ARIZONA	Gross proceeds of sales of tangible personal property that is manufactured or assembled in Arizona, or ingredients or component parts of products that are manufactured or assembled in Arizona are exempt from transaction privilege and use taxes.			First sponsor: Rep. Jones					2/8 referred to House ways-means.
H2698: BANKRUPTCY PROTECTION; 401K PLANS	Money or interest in a retirement plan under section 401(k) of the federal Internal Revenue Code is exempt from any and all claims of creditors of the beneficiary or participant. AS PASSED HOUSE.			First sponsor: Rep. Heinz					4/6 Senate com-econ do pass; report awaited.
H2700 (Chapter 294): SOLAR ENERGY TAX INCENTIVES; EXTENSION	The income tax credit for installing commercial and industrial applications of solar energy devices is extended six years to the tax year ending Dec. 31, 2018. The sales tax exemption for contracts to install solar energy devices is extended six years to Dec. 31, 2016. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.			First sponsor: Rep. Boone					5/10 signed by governor. Chap. 294, Laws 2010.
H2727: TRANSACTION PRIVILEGE TAX; SOFT DRINKS	Soft drinks (defined) are added to the list of items that are not considered food for the purpose of exemption from transaction privilege taxes. Effect is to make soft drinks subject to TPT. Due to a potential increase in state revenue, this bill requires the affirmative vote of at least 2/3 of each house of the Legislature for passage.			First sponsor: Rep. Miranda					2/10 referred to House ways-means.
H2743: AIRPORT ASSESSMENT; LANDINGS & TAKEOFFS	Levies an assessment of $2 on each commercial airline passenger for each departure and arrival at an airline terminal in Arizona, to be collected from the operator of the airport terminal and due and payable at the same time as transaction privilege taxes. Due to a potential increase in state revenue, this bill requires the affirmative vote of at least 2/3 of each house of the Legislature for passage.			First sponsor: Rep. Meza					2/15 referred to House ways-means.
H2748: APPROP; INCREASED SECURITY; BORDER INSPECTION	Appropriates $819,000 in FY2010-2011 to the Department of Transportation for increased security and border inspection at ports of entry along the border of the U.S. And Mexico. $409,500 is transferred from the FY2009-2010 appropriation to the county attorney immigration enforcement special line item, and $409,500 is transferred from the FY2009-2010 appropriation to the GIITEM special line item.			First sponsor: Rep. Fleming					2/10 referred to House appro.
H2758: TRANSACTION PRIVILEGE TAX; SERVICES	The statewide transaction privilege tax (TPT, also known as the sales tax) is standardized at 3.5%. Previously, retail sales were taxed at 5.5%, mining was taxed at 3.125% and commercial leases at zero. Services are added to the tax base also at 3.5%; however, the first $10,000 received by a service provider from each client per year is untaxed. Many exclusions and exemptions from the tax base are deleted.			First sponsor: Rep. Bradley					2/10 referred to House ways-means.
H2759: TEMPORARY SOFT DRINK TAX	Beginning on July 1, 2010, and ending on Dec. 31, 2013, a temporary sales tax is levied on soft drinks and soft drink syrups. The rate of tax is left blank in original. Session law only; does not affect statute. Because of the net increase in state revenue, this measure requires a 2/3 majority in both houses of the Legislature for passage, per Prop 108.			First sponsor: Rep. Bradley					2/10 referred to House ways-means.
HCR2010: REPEAL 1998 PROP 105	The 2010 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend Article IV, Part 1, Section 1, of the state Constitution to repeal the Voter Protection amendment added as Prop 105 in 1998.			First sponsor: Rep. Gowan					2/15 referred to House gov.
HCR2013: SINGLE SUBJECT; BUDGET RECONCILIATION BILLS	The 2010 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend Article IV, Part 2, Section 13, of the state Constitution to require that budget stabilization bills (BRBs) adhere to the single-subject rule and different bills must be presented for each different department of state government.			First sponsor: Rep. Heinz					2/15 referred to House appro.
HCR2039: TEMP SUSPENSION; VOTER-PROTECTED FUNDING	The 2010 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend Article IV, Part 1, of the state Constitution to authorize the Legislature, by a majority vote, to divert and appropriate up to 50% of any fund revenue created by a ballot measure or to amend or supersede any ballot measure that requires expenditure of state revenue. Authority is granted for fiscal years 2011 through 2014. To the extent possible, the Legislature must appropriate funds swept by this measure for purposes similar to those for which the funding measure was originally passed.			First sponsor: Rep. Kavanagh					4/27 from Senate rules okay.
HCR2040: SUSTAINABLE STATE PARKS FUND	The 2010 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend Title 41 (state government) to add a $9 fee to the cost to register a motor vehicle in this state. The revenue is deposited in a Sustainable State Parks Fund and used to operate, maintain and make capital improvements to state parks. Cars with in-state license plates are not charged an additional fee to enter any state park.			First sponsor: Rep. Jones					3/1 from House nat res-rural with amend #4452.
HCR2041: FUNDING BALLOT MEASURES; REAUTHORIZATION	The 2010 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend Article IV, Part 1, of the state Constitution to place an eight-year limit on any initiative or referendum that authorizes the expenditure of state monies. After the eight-year period expires, the measure must be re-referred to the ballot for a vote of the people. All current ballot measures that authorize an expenditure of state monies and that were originally voted on more than eight years before this amendment is certified shall be placed on the 2012 general election ballot for reauthorization. AS PASSED HOUSE.			First sponsor: Rep. Stevens					4/29 Senate COW approved with floor amend #5348. FAILED to pass Senate 14-11.
HCR2054: BALANCED BUDGET	The 2010 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend Article IX, Section 3, of the state Constitution to require the Legislature to enact a balanced budget by June 30 each year and that obligations for state operations do not exceed ongoing or permanent state revenues for that fiscal year.			First sponsor: Rep. Court					2/15 referred to House appro.
HCR2055: VOTER ENACTED EXPENDITURES; FUNDING SOURCE	The 2010 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend Article IX, Section 23, of the state Constitution to state that if an initiative or referendum failed to identify a sufficient, non-General Fund source of revenue for the program contained in the initiative or referendum, any expenditure for that purpose is subject to legislative appropriation.			First sponsor: Rep. Murphy					2/15 referred to House appro.
HCR2056: PERSONAL PROPERTY; TAX EXEMPTION	The 2010 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend Article IX, Section 2, of the state Constitution to require the Legislature to annually increase the amount of value exempt from personal property taxes so that by no later than 2014, all personal property is exempt from taxation.			First sponsor: Rep. Murphy					4/27 From Senate rules okay.
HCR2057: FEDERAL MONIES; LEGISLATIVE AUTHORITY	The 2010 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend Article IV, Part 2, of the state Constitution to establish legislative authority over noncustodial federal monies. AS PASSED HOUSE.			First sponsor: Rep. Murphy					4/15 from Senate rules okay.
HCR2058: STATE BUDGET; CONTINUATION	The 2010 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend Article IX of the state Constitution to require that if a state agency budget is not enacted by the start of a fiscal year, the agency's budget for the concluding year shall continue in effect. If remaining unbudgeted monies are insufficient to fund the agency for the current year, the budget for agency shall be reduced proportionately.			First sponsor: Rep. Murphy					2/15 referred to House appro.
HCR2061: PROPERTY TAX VALUATION LIMITS	The 2010 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend Article IX of the state Constitution to repeal the exemption of taxes levied by special taxing districts and those levied as a result of a voter-approved budget extensions or overrides from the prohibition against levying property taxes on residential property in excess of 1% of the value of the property. The valuation of the property is the lesser of the full cash value of the property or an amount 5% (previously, 10%) greater than the value of the property for the prior year. Also repeals the exemption from these limitations that previously applied to all business personal property and the real property of mines, smelters, oil and gas wells, pipelines, telecom companies, aircraft and standing timber. Similarly, this amendment repeals the exemption of taxes levied by special taxing districts and schools from the 2% annual increase in property tax levy.			First sponsor: Rep. Mason					3/3 from House rules okay.
HCR2062: STATE BUDGET; DEADLINE; PENALTY	The 2010 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend Article IV, Part 2, of the state Constitution to require that the salaries of the governor and of legislators be temporarily withheld if a state budget has not been enacted by June 30 of any year. Salaries are reinstated upon enactment of a budget.			First sponsor: Rep. Williams					2/15 referred to House appro.
HCR2063: FUNDING BALLOT MEASURES; REAUTHORIZATION	The 2010 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend Article IV, part 1, of the state Constitution to state that an initiative or referendum that obligates the expenditure of state monies is valid for 10 years, after which time the measure must be resubmitted to a vote of the people and be reauthorized for an additional 10 years. Effective retroactively to all ballot propositions previously passed. Those for which the intitial 10 period has expired shall continue in effect but must be placed on the 2012 general election ballot.			First sponsor: Rep. Williams					2/15 referred to House gov.
S1083 (Chapter 298): IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS; RESERVE FUND	Permits specified special taxing districts (municipal improvement districts and community facilities districts) to establish a reserve fund with either the proceeds of a bond issue or by increasing the amount of the annual installments of principal in excess of the amount necessary to pay principal and interest on a bond issue. Monies in the reserve fund may be used only to cure deficits in the principal and interest funds or to pay interest and principal on the final maturity of the bond. The county treasurer's collection expenses may be recouped through a surcharge added to the bond assessment levy. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.			First sponsor: Sen. Tibshraeny					5/10 signed by governor. Chap. 298, Laws 2010.
S1142: RENEWABLE ENERGY PRODUCTION TAX CREDIT	An income tax credit is allowed for individuals and corporations that generate electricity using renewable resources such as solar light, solar heat, wind and biomass.			First sponsor: Sen. Nelson					2/25 from Senate fin do pass.
S1188 (Chapter 273): SCHOOL DISTRICT MONIES; ANNUAL ESTIMATE	The list of entities with which a county school superintendent is required to file a copy of the estimate of the amount of school monies required by each school district for the coming year is expanded to include the Property Tax Oversight Commission. The projected estimate of the ending cash balance for each school district must be modified to account for encumbrances and payables. The county school superintendent must subtract from each district's budgeted expenditures the total amount of estimated revenues, including the ending cash balance from the previous year, in order to estimate the additional amounts needed for each district from property taxes. For fiscal year 2009-10, any May 15 budget adjustment deadline for schools is delayed until July 15. Effective May 7, 2010. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.			First sponsor: Sen. Huppenthal					5/7 signed by governor. Chap. 273, Laws 2010.
S1201 (Chapter 303): RENEWABLE ENERGY TAX INCENTIVE REVISIONS	Various changes to statutes establishing both income and property tax credits for corporations and individuals that expand or locate qualified renewable energy operations in the state. Changes include: requiring a post-approval process and shortening to 5 years from 10 years the time that the operation must continue in business. The maximum allowable annual statewide amount of the income tax credit is reduced by $300,000 to $69,700,000, and $300,000 is appropriated from the General Fund to the Dept of Commerce each fiscal year through FY2015 to pay personnel costs to administer the program. More. Retroactive to Oct. 1, 2009. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.			First sponsor: Sen. Leff					5/10 signed by governor. Chap. 303, Laws 2010.
S1212 (Chapter 246): APPROPRIATIONS; NAMED CLAIMANTS	An appropriation of $103,372.48 from the General Fund is made to named claimants for products and services provided to various state agencies. An annual exercise. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.			First sponsor: Sen. Pearce					5/6 signed by governor. Chap. 246, Laws 2010.
S1217 (Chapter 80): EQUALIZATION BOARD; STATE; REFORMS	As session law, establishes a Property Tax Appeals Study Committee to identify and analyze issues involving the property tax appeal process and submit recommendations to the Legislature by December 15 each year until 2012, after which this section self-repeals. Allows State Board of Equalization members to take part in election campaigns and to hold positions on other boards or commissions that do not regularly interact with the Board. Also adds four gubernatorial appointees to the Board from each of Maricopa and Pima counties. Effective April 16, 2010. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.			First sponsor: Sen. Leff					4/16 signed by governor. Chap. 80, Laws 2010.
S1221: REVENUE DEPT; REVENUE CHANGES	Authorizes the Department of Revenue to enter into contracts with financial institutions for the collection of delinquent state taxes. Increases the statute of limitations on collection of delinquent state taxes to 10 years, from 6 years. Increases the fee for a transaction privilege tax license to $50 and requires license to be renewed annually (previously, licenses were $12 for a license that was effective indefinitely). Requires payroll service providers filing and paying withholding taxes on behalf of employers in Arizona to do so electronically. Appropriates a total of $8,494,800 and 164 FTE positions from the General Fund in FY2010-2011 to the Department of Revenue. Due to a potential increase in state revenue, this bill requires the affirmative vote of at least 2/3 of each house of the Legislature for passage.			First sponsor: Sen. Garcia					1/28 referred to Senate fin.
S1222: MEDICAL MARIJUANA; TRANSACTION PRIVILEGE TAX	The exemption from transaction privilege taxes for prescription drugs does not apply to medical marijuana dispensed from a registered nonprofit medical marijuana dispensary. A luxury tax of $20 per ounce is imposed on medical marijuana dispensed from a registered nonprofit dispensary. Conditionally enacted on the voters approving the initiative styled “The Arizona Medical Marijuana Act” at the general election in 2010. AS PASSED SENATE.			First sponsor: Sen. Garcia					3/25 passed Senate 17-12; ready for House.
S1224: SANITARY DISTRICTS; MERGER	Installs procedures to be followed if two or more sanitary districts want to merge. The county board of supervisors is required to hold a public hearing and then to call an election on the merger either if petitions carrying signatures of at least 25% of the qualified electors in each district are submitted or if the board of directors of each district adopts by a two-thirds majority a resolution requesting the merger. AS PASSED SENATE.			First sponsor: Sen. S. Allen					4/8 House nat res-rural held.
S1239: CITY SALES TAX; RESIDENTIAL RENTAL	Municipalities are prohibited from imposing or increasing transaction privilege taxes on renting residential property above the nominal rate in effect on January 1, 2010, unless the increase is approved at a regular municipal election. Some exceptions. Retroactive to January 1, 2010. AS PASSED SENATE.			First sponsor: Sen. Leff					4/29 FAILED to pass House 25-23.
S1245: ETHANOL; REPEAL SALES TAX EXEMPTION	The exemption from transaction privilege and use taxes for motor vehicle fuel does not apply to blends of gasoline with ethanol, including the ethanol blend E85. Due to a potential increase in state revenue, this bill requires the affirmative vote of at least 2/3 of each house of the Legislature for passage (Prop 108).			First sponsor: Sen. Aboud					1/28 referred to Senate fin.
S1251: LOTTERY TICKETS; REPEAL TAX EXEMPTION	Removes state lottery tickets or shares from the lists of items exempt from transaction privilege and use taxes. Due to a potential increase in state revenue, this bill requires the affirmative vote of at least 2/3 of each house of the Legislature for passage.			First sponsor: Sen. Aboud					1/28 referred to Senate fin.
S1252: SALES TAX; CANDY; SOFT DRINKS	Candy and soft drinks are no longer exempt from transaction privilege taxes. Due to a potential increase in state revenue, this bill requires the affirmative vote of at least 2/3 of each house of the Legislature for passage.			First sponsor: Sen. Aboud					1/28 referred to Senate fin.
S1254 (Chapter 312): TAX CREDIT; RENEWABLE ENERGY	Effective Jan. 1, 2011, establishes a tax credit for individuals and corporations that produce electricity using renewable resources. The amount of the credit varies according to the amount of kilowatt hours produced. It is capped at $2 million per taxpayer per year for ten years, and the statewide total of credits available is capped at $20 million per year. Also, retroactive to Jan. 1, 2010, statutes pertaining to the tax credit for research and development expenses are amended to allow a taxpayer with fewer than 150 full-time employees to apply for a tax refund rather than carry the credit forward to future tax years. Statewide total for refunds is capped at $5 million. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.			First sponsor: Sen. Leff					5/11 signed by governor. Chap. 312, Laws 2010.
S1256: STANDARD DEDUCTION; NONRESIDENTS; PRO-RATE	Statute governing the income tax deductions allowed a non-resident is rewritten to specifically identify both the standard deduction and the itemized deductions that might be claimed. In either case, the deduction is allowed (as previously) in the percentage which the taxpayer's Arizona gross income is of the federal adjusted gross income. Due to a potential increase in state revenue, this bill requires the affirmative vote of at least 2/3 of each house of the Legislature for passage.			First sponsor: Sen. Burns					1/28 referred to Senate fin.
S1260: SCHOOL TAX CREDITS; TEMPORARY SUSPENSION	Tax credits for contributions to public schools and school tuition organizations are suspended for tax years from Jan. 1, 2010, to Dec. 31, 2012. Session law; does not amend statute. Emergency clause.			First sponsor: Sen. Cheuvront					1/28 referred to Senate fin, educ.
S1274 (Chapter 188): STOS; CONTRIBUTION DATE	A tax deductible contribution to a school tuition organizations made on or before April 15 may be applied to either the current or preceding taxable year. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.			First sponsor: Sen. Melvin					4/27 signed by governor. Chap. 188, Laws 2010.
S1287 (Chapter 279): COUNTY TREASURER; TAX PMNTS; DELINQUENCIES; INVESTMENTS	The list of investments in which a county treasurer is permitted to invest is expanded to include bonds or other debt of a government entity of any state (formerly only of this state) and negotiable or brokered certificates of deposit issued by a nationally or state chartered bank or savings and loan. The three-year maximum maturity duration on investment instruments of public operating funds is lengthened to five years. A taxpayer making property tax payments for a minimum of 50 (formerly 100) parcels may make the tax payment in a lump sum electronically. The list of persons able to redeem a tax lien at any time prior to foreclosure and have a court enter a judgment for attorney fees to the plaintiff is expanded to include a person who became the owner after the action began and subsequent to a notice of pendency being recorded. Procedures are written into statute requiring a public notice to be published for a sheriff's tax sale if the owner's address is unknown. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.			First sponsor: Sen. Nelson					5/7 signed by governor. Chap. 279, Laws 2010.
S1288: HIGH-COST HOME LOANS; REGULATIONS	Regulates mortgage instruments defined as "high-cost home loans" by forbidding within the first 5 years of the loan a balloon payment greater than two times the regular periodic amount. Negative amortization loans are also forbidden. A lender is prohibited from engaging in a practice of extending credit to consumers under high-cost home loans without regard for the obligor's ability to repay the debt. Prepayment penalties are prohibited except under enumerated circumstances. Lenders of high-cost home loans may not charge a borrower for a service or product if the borrower does not receive the service or product. Emergency clause. AS PASSED SENATE.			First sponsor: Sen. Nelson					4/29 House COW approved with amend #4868 and floor amend #5342, #5343 and #5344.
S1290: TOBACCO TAX REVENUES; TRACKING COMMISSION	A 12-person commission is established by Jan 1, 2012, to track spending of tobacco tax revenue. The commission, whose members are chosen equally by the speaker of the House and the president of the Senate, is to advise and consult with the Dept of Health Services on the goals and activities of programs that receive tobacco tax revenue.			First sponsor: Sen. Leff					2/1 referred to Senate hel-med, appro.
S1293: INCOME TAX CREDITS; REPEAL DATES	All credits against income taxes are repealed, according to a schedule over the next 10 years. Any new tax credit passed by the Legislature must carry a sunset date no later than 10 years after the credit takes effect.			First sponsor: Sen. Burton Cahill					2/1 referred to Senate fin.
S1303: RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY PENALTIES; AWARD	Ten percent of the penalty assessed an owner of residential rental property who does not properly register the property with the county assessor is to be awarded the person who reported the violation.			First sponsor: Sen. McCune Davis					2/18 from Senate fin do pass.
S1305 (Chapter 114): PUBLIC MONIES; INSURANCE; ABORTION; PROHIBITION	With stated exceptions, public monies may not be used to pay insurance premiums for plans that include abortion services. If abortion coverage is provided by the health insurance plan, premiums for that coverage must offered as a separate optional rider for which an additional premium is charged to and paid by the insured and not the employer. AS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.			First sponsor: Sen. L. Gray					4/24 signed by governor. Chap. 114, Laws 2010.
S1311: BUDGET PREPARATION; ZERO-BASED BUDGETING	Budget estimates required of state agencies (annually for some, biennially for others) must include a budget for all existing and proposed programs using zero-based budgeting and a priority ranking of the programs.			First sponsor: Sen. C. Gray					2/17 from Senate appro do pass.
S1329: PROPERTY TAXES; VACANT LOTS; ZONING	Vacant real property of up to one acre that is zoned exclusively residential is added to the list of class 3 property for property taxes.			First sponsor: Sen. Verschoor					2/3 referred to Senate fin.
S1332: BANKS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX	Adds in-state financial institutions that have their home office located in Arizona to the list of organizations exempt from state income taxes. Effective January 1, 2011.			First sponsor: Sen. Verschoor					2/24 Senate fin FAILED 2-6.
S1337: TECH CORRECTION; STATE BONDS	Minor change in Title 35 (public finances) related to state tax anticipation bonds. Apparent striker bus.			First sponsor: Sen. Verschoor					2/3 referred to Senate rules only.
S1338: TECH CORRECTION; AGENCY ACCOUNTS	Minor change in Title 35 (public finances) related to the payment of state agency accounts. Apparent striker bus.			First sponsor: Sen. Verschoor					2/3 referred to Senate rules only.
S1339: TECH CORRECTION; SETOFF DEBT	Minor change in Title 35 (public finances) related to state debt. Apparent striker bus.			First sponsor: Sen. Verschoor					2/3 referred to Senate rules only.
S1340: TECH CORRECTION; SPECIAL MASTERS	Minor change in Title 35 (public finances) related to the expenses of federal special masters. Apparent striker bus.			First sponsor: Sen. Verschoor					2/3 referred to Senate rules only.
S1341: TECH CORRECTION; BONDS; TAX CONSIDERATIONS	Minor change in Title 35 (public finances) related to federal income tax considerations. Apparent striker bus.			First sponsor: Sen. Verschoor					2/3 referred to Senate rules only.
S1342: TECH CORRECTION; BONDS; TAX CONSIDERATIONS	Minor change in Title 35 (public finances) related to federal income tax considerations. Apparent striker bus.			First sponsor: Sen. Verschoor					2/3 referred to Senate rules only.
S1343: TECH CORRECTION; PRIVATE FUNDS; DISPOSITION	Minor change in Title 35 (public finances) related to control of receipts and expenditures. Apparent striker bus.			First sponsor: Sen. Verschoor					2/3 referred to Senate rules only.
S1344: TECH CORRECTION; BUDGET REPORT	Minor change in Title 35 (public finances) related to budget preparation. Apparent striker bus.			First sponsor: Sen. Verschoor					2/3 referred to Senate rules only.
S1345: TECH CORRECTION; FEDERAL FUNDS	Minor change in Title 35 (public finances) related to federal funds. Apparent striker bus.			First sponsor: Sen. Verschoor					2/3 referred to Senate rules only.
S1346: TECH CORRECTION; BUDGET ESTIMATES	Minor change in Title 35 (public finances) related to budget preparation. Apparent striker bus.			First sponsor: Sen. Verschoor					2/3 referred to Senate rules only.
S1347: IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS; FINANCING	The governing board of a municipal improvement special taxing district is authorized to establish a reserve fund from proceeds of a bond issue or from an increase in the yearly assessment. The funds may be used only to cure deficits in the principal and interest funds or to pay interest and principal upon final maturity of the bonds. The board is also authorized to enter into an agreement with a landowner before bonds are issued to determine how an assessment is to be allocated in case the land is to be divided into more than one parcel. The treasurers of a city and a county may enter into an agreement whereby the county collects special district assessments and is paid an agreed upon amount to cover expenses associated with collection. The assessment made on property may then include the amount to cover the costs of the county treasurer.			First sponsor: Sen. Verschoor					2/24 Senate fin held.
S1371: OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES; TAX STAMPS	Creates an off-highway vehicle tax stamp which may be obtained instead of a certificate of title for the vehicle. The fee for a tax stamp is $2. The Dept of Transportation is authorized to prescribe the design and application for the stamp by rule.			First sponsor: Sen. Gould					2/4 referred to Senate nat res-inf.
S1372: SALES TAX; BROADEN THE BASE	Creates a sales tax classification for services, thereby applying sales tax to businesses offering personal care services, education (such as trade schools and dance studios), automotive services, household maintenance and cleaning services. Removes the exemption from sales tax for sales of warranty or service contracts. Eliminates the sales tax credit for the cost of accounting and reporting sales tax. Due to a potential increase in state revenue, this bill requires the affirmative vote of at least 2/3 of each house of the Legislature for passage (per Prop 108).			First sponsor: Sen. Garcia					2/17 Senate fin FAILED 1-6.
S1392: INCOME TAX PAYMENTS; QUARTERLY	Employees may choose to make quarterly state income tax payments, instead of having the employer withhold income tax payments from employee compensation, by filing notice with the employer and the Department of Revenue. Quarterly payments of estimated state income tax must total at least 90% of the tax due for the current tax year or 100% of the tax due for the preceding tax year.			First sponsor: Sen. Gould					2/18 from Senate fin do pass.
S1402: SPECIAL DISTRICTS; SECONDARY LEVY LIMITS	Beginning in tax year 2010, the tax levy of county free library districts, county jail districts, and public health services districts cannot exceed the amount of the levy in the preceding tax year, adjusted annually by the rate of change in the levy limit for the county in which the district is located. These districts are added to the list of districts whose secondary property tax levy is subject to oversight by the Property Tax Oversight Commission.			First sponsor: Sen. Pearce					2/18 Senate COW approved with floor amend #4280.
S1405: CHARTER SCHOOLS; FOOD; TAX EXEMPTION	The income of a charter school from food and drink sold for consumption on the premises of the charter school during school hours is added to the list of exemptions from transaction privilege and use taxes.			First sponsor: Sen. Huppenthal					2/4 referred to Senate rules only.
S1409: MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION TAX CREDITS	Statutes regulating the individual and corporate income tax credits for motion picture production costs are repealed and replaced. Tax credits under the repealed statute were set to expire after tax year 2010. Qualifications for the new tax credits, effective beginning tax year 2011, include: a minimum of 25 FTE's must be created in the state and a minimum of $250,000 in "qualified production expenditures" (defined) must be incurred. The maximum credit available per production is capped at $20 million, and the annual statewide programmatic credit is capped at $70 million, $10 million of which is reserved for credits against "infrastructure investment" (defined as expenditures for soundstages and other production support facilities). Session law specifies that this legislation does not affect the validity of income tax credits granted under the repealed law. AS PASSED SENATE.			First sponsor: Sen. Nelson					4/27 from House rules with a technical amendment.
S1420: MOTION PICTURE TAX CREDITS	Statutes regulating the individual and corporate income tax credits for motion picture production costs are repealed and replaced. Impossible to determine differences without a line-by-line comparison Tax credits under the repealed statute were set to expire after tax year 2010. The new tax credits are effective beginning tax year 2011. Session law specifies that this legislation does not affect the validity of income tax credits granted under the repealed law.			First sponsor: Sen. Verschoor					2/8 withdrawn from Senate fin.
S1424: APPROPRIATION; OFFICE BUILDING	Appropriates $50,000 from the General Fund in FY2010-2011 to the Department of Economic Security for distribution to the Navajo Nation for a land survey and engineering design of an office building for Navajo Nation telecommunications and utilities.			First sponsor: Sen. Hale					2/4 referred to Senate appro.
S1425: APPROPRIATION; NAHATA DZIIL SHOPPING CENTER	Appropriates $5.5 million in FY2010-11 from the General Fund to the Dept of Economic Security for distribution to the Navajo Nation for phase two of the Nahata Dziil Shopping Center.			First sponsor: Sen. Hale					2/4 referred to Senate appro.
S1426: APPROPRIATION; SURVEY; POWER LINE EXTENSION	Appropriates $250,000 from the General Fund in FY2010-2011 to the Department of Economic Security for distribution to the Navajo Nation for preconstruction survey studies to construct an electrical power line extension to the Coalmine Canyon chapter community.			First sponsor: Sen. Hale					2/4 referred to Senate appro.
S1427: APPROPRIATION; COMMERICAL DEVELOPMENT SITE	Appropriates $5 million from the General Fund in FY2010-2011 to the Department of Economic Security for distribution to the Navajo Nation for the commercial development site at the Pinta site in the Nahata Dziil community.			First sponsor: Sen. Hale					2/4 referred to Senate appro.
S1428: APPROPRIATION; MULTIPURPOSE BUILDING RENOVATION	Appropriates $3.75 million from the General Fund in FY2010-2011 to the Department of Economic Security for distribution to the Navajo Nation to renovate and purchase office and exercise equipment for a multipurpose building in the Nahata Dziil community.			First sponsor: Sen. Hale					2/4 referred to Senate appro.
S1431: APPROPRIATION; WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS	Appropriates $750,000 from the General Fund in FY2010-2011 to the Department of Economic Security for distribution to the Navajo Nation to construct a cellular transmission tower in the Nahata Dziil community.			First sponsor: Sen. Hale					2/4 referred to Senate appro.
S1432: APPROPRIATION; NAVAJO VETERANS DIVISION FACILITY	Appropriates $5 million from the General Fund in FY2010-2011 to the Department of Economic Security for distribution to the Navajo Nation to construct a Navajo veterans division facility.			First sponsor: Sen. Hale					2/4 referred to Senate appro.
S1433: APPROPRIATION; VETERANS' PAVILION	Appropriates $30,000 from the General Fund in FY2010-2011 to the Department of Economic Security for distribution to the Navajo Nation for the Cove chapter veterans' pavilion center project.			First sponsor: Sen. Hale					2/4 referred to Senate appro.
S1434: APPROPRIATION; SAWMILL COMMUNITY SENIOR CENTER	Appropriates $885,000 from the General Fund in FY2010-2011 to the Department of Economic Security for distribution to the Navajo Nation to construct a Sawmill community senior citizen center.			First sponsor: Sen. Hale					2/4 referred to Senate appro.
S1438: APPROPRIATION; FORT DEFIANCE AGENCY	Appropriates $575,000 from the General Fund in FY2010-2011 to the Department of Economic Security for distribution to the Navajo Nation to design a jail facility, judicial court, fire station and emergency airport for the Fort Defiance agency.			First sponsor: Sen. Hale					2/4 referred to Senate appro.
S1439: APPROPRIATION; TOURISM SITE	Appropriates $1.65 million from the General Fund in FY2010-2011 to the Department of Economic Security for distribution to the Navajo Nation for the planning and development of a tourist destination site.			First sponsor: Sen. Hale					2/4 referred to Senate appro.
SCM1003: ARIZONA'S SHARE; FEDERAL FUEL TAX	The Legislature urges Congress to enact legislation to restructure the "current failed federal fuel tax system" to ensure that donor states like Arizona receive an amount of federal monies that is equal to what they pay in fuel taxes. AS SENT TO SECRETARY OF STATE.			First sponsor: Sen. C. Gray					4/28 passed House 39-20; to secretary of state.
SCM1004: FEDERAL FUNDING; HEALTH CARE COSTS	The Legislature urges Congress and the President to ensure that the federal government provide monies to the states to cover any increase in state costs as a result of federal health care reform legislation.			First sponsor: Sen. C. Gray					4/26 from House rules okay.
SCM1005: REIMBURSE ARIZONA; COSTS; ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION	The Legislature requires that the State Treasurer submit a bill to the U.S. Dept of Homeland Security for costs incurred as a result of the federal government's failure to control illegal immigration along the U.S.-Mexico border.			First sponsor: Sen. C. Gray					4/26 from House rules okay.
SCR1009: PUBLICLY FINANCED ELECTIONS; PROHIBITION	The 2010 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend Article VII of the state Constitution to prohibit "taxpayer money" (defined) from being used to fund any political election for statewide or legislative office.			First sponsor: Sen. Paton					4/26 from House rules okay.
SCR1010: FEDERAL GOVERNMENT; UNFUNDED MANDATES	The Legislature urges Congress to call a constitutional convention for the purpose of proposing a 28th amendment to prohibit Congress from enacting any program or law that imposes costs on local government without full reimbursement for those costs or a means to qualify for federal monies.			First sponsor: Sen. Nelson					1/13 referred to Senate appro.
SCR1022: LEGISLATIVE APPROPRIATION; FEDERAL MONIES	The 2010 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend Title 35 (public finances) of the Arizona Revised Statutes to require that all noncustodial federal funds received by any budget unit are to be appropriated by the Legislature.			First sponsor: Sen. Melvin					4/15 from House rules okay.
SCR1027: DEFUNDING ACORN	The Legislature declares that the state will not provide any taxpayer monies to support the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) or any group affiliated with ACORN.			First sponsor: Sen. Harper					1/25 referred to Senate gov inst.
SCR1036: TAXPAYER BILL OF RIGHTS	The 2010 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend Article IX, Section 17, of the state Constitution to install a formula to determine the maximum increase in appropriation the Legislature may make from one year to the next. Provisions are made to suspend the limitation upon a vote of the people or if an emergency is declared and 3/4 of each house of the Legislature agrees.			First sponsor: Sen. Pearce					1/28 referred to Senate appro.
SCR1039: INCOME TAX CREDITS; MANDATORY SUNSET	The 2010 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend Article IX of the state Constitution to require that all tax credits, whether enacted by the Legislature or by initiative, be effective for no longer than ten consecutive years. The legislature is required to vote on each credit currently in effect. A credit may be re-authorized by a 2/3 vote of each house.			First sponsor: Sen. Cheuvront					1/28 referred to Senate fin.
SCR1041: REPEAL 1992 PROPOSITION 108	The 2010 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to repeal Article IX, Section 22, of the state Constitution that required a 2/3 vote of each house of the Legislature to pass any measure that increased net state revenue.			First sponsor: Sen. Burton Cahill					2/1 referred to Senate fin.
SCR1055: PROPERTY TAX LEVY ROLLBACK	The 2010 general election ballot is to carry the question of whether to amend Article IX of the state Constitution to establish that the property tax levy of any jurisdiction for 2011 shall not exceed the average levy for the years 2005 through 2008. In 2012 and thereafter, the levy limit may not increase by more than 2% over the levy limit for the previous year unless approved by a 2/3 majority of voters in the taxing jurisdiction. If 10% of the qualified electors in a district sign a petition to lower the levy limit by up to 20% of its previous amount, the matter must be submitted to voters.			First sponsor: Sen. Gould					2/4 referred to Senate fin.

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