The bill SB1102 proposes significant amendments to the transportation excise tax in Maricopa County, aiming to extend the tax, which is set to expire on January 1, 2026, for an additional 20 years at a rate of up to 10 percent of the state transaction privilege tax. It mandates that 40.5% of the tax revenues be allocated to the Regional Area Road Fund for state highway maintenance, 22.5% for major arterial streets and intersection improvements, and 37% for public transportation. The bill also emphasizes transparency and public engagement by requiring the preparation of a publicity pamphlet and detailed ballot descriptions for voters.

In addition to extending the tax, the bill introduces new requirements for transportation planning and funding, including the development of a multimodal transportation plan by the Maricopa County Regional Planning Agency (RPA) and the establishment of a budget process that aligns costs with available revenues. It sets a minimum speed limit of 65 miles per hour on interstate highways, allows reimbursement for public transportation costs incurred by municipalities, and prohibits the use of public funds for extending light rail services in certain areas. The bill also updates definitions related to transportation planning and modifies the composition of the transportation policy committee to enhance representation and accountability in transportation funding and planning efforts.

Statutes affected:
House Engrossed Version: 28-145, 28-304, 28-702.04, 28-6301, 28-6302, 28-6303, 28-6304, 28-6305, 28-6306, 28-6307, 28-6308, 28-6309, 28-6310, 28-6311, 28-6312, 28-6313, 28-6351, 28-6352, 28-6353, 28-6354, 28-6355, 28-6538, 28-6954, 28-7671, 28-7691, 28-7695, 28-9204, 42-6105.01, 48-5102, 48-5103, 48-5106, 48-5121, 28-737, 49-410, 49-571, 49-573, 28-306, 28-307, 28-502, 28-503, 28-504, 28-505, 28-7209, 28-7678, 28-702, 28-1598, 49-401.01, 28-601, 28-6532, 42-6105, 28-7001, 28-7002, 1987-1988, 41-563, 41-1278, 41-1279.06, 2023-2024, 2026-2027, 2027-2028, 2030-2031, 28-6534, 28-6537, 28-6993, 28-6995, 48-5310, 28-7676, 104-59, 28-7674, 28-7677, 9-500.17, 11-269.03, 48-5122, 42-5010, 42-5352, 42-5155, 28-101
Chaptered Version: 28-145, 28-304, 28-702.04, 28-6301, 28-6302, 28-6303, 28-6304, 28-6305, 28-6306, 28-6307, 28-6308, 28-6309, 28-6310, 28-6311, 28-6312, 28-6313, 28-6351, 28-6352, 28-6353, 28-6354, 28-6355, 28-6538, 28-6954, 28-7671, 28-7691, 28-7695, 28-9204, 42-6105.01, 48-5102, 48-5103, 48-5106, 48-5121, 28-737, 49-410, 49-571, 49-573, 28-306, 28-307, 28-502, 28-503, 28-504, 28-505, 28-7209, 28-7678, 28-702, 28-1598, 49-401.01, 28-601, 28-6532, 42-6105, 28-7001, 28-7002, 1987-1988, 41-563, 41-1278, 41-1279.06, 2023-2024, 2026-2027, 2027-2028, 2030-2031, 28-6534, 28-6537, 28-6993, 28-6995, 48-5310, 28-7676, 104-59, 28-7674, 28-7677, 9-500.17, 11-269.03, 48-5122, 42-5010, 42-5352, 42-5155, 28-101