The proposed bill, HB2633, establishes a transportation excise tax for Maricopa County, contingent upon voter approval, starting January 1, 2026, for a period of 20 years. The tax rate can be up to 10% of the state transaction privilege tax, with revenue allocations designated as 45% for freeways and state highway maintenance, 35% for major arterial streets, and 20% for public transportation. The bill also prohibits the use of these funds for light rail extensions and limits fund transfers between distributions to 5% annually. Unlike current law, which does not specify a transportation excise tax for counties over 1.2 million residents, the bill raises the threshold to 3 million and requires a comprehensive transportation infrastructure investment plan.

Additionally, the bill introduces regulations for pocket shelters established by religious organizations, including limitations on the number of residents and restrictions on substance possession. It mandates municipalities to allow increased height and density for properties near high-capacity transit routes and outlines a structured budget development process for transportation projects. Key changes from current law include the establishment of a regional public transportation authority in populous counties, stricter controls on fund reallocations, and a prohibition on using tax revenues for influencing elections. Overall, HB2633 aims to enhance transportation infrastructure and accountability while addressing homelessness through regulated shelter provisions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 9-462.10, 9-500.40, 11-269.06, 11-820.04, 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, 42-6105, 42-6105.01, 48-5102, 48-5103, 48-5106, 48-5121, 28-306, 28-307, 28-502, 28-503, 28-504, 28-505, 28-7209, 28-7678, 28-702, 28-1598, 28-601, 28-6532, 28-7001, 28-7002, 1987-1988, 41-563, 41-1278, 41-1279.06, 2023-2024, 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