HB2309 is a bill that proposes changes to the government property lease excise tax (GPLET) in Arizona. The bill aims to reduce the maximum lease and abatement period for property subject to GPLET from eight years to four years. It also outlines additional posting requirements for GPLET leases and development agreements, requiring them to be included in a public database or posted on the applicable county, city, or town website. Furthermore, the bill mandates that the lease or an abstract of the lease be added to the public database within 30 days of entering into the lease agreement for a government property improvement.

The bill also stipulates that the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) must post each county treasurer's annual GPLET report on its website. The changes proposed by the bill would apply to agreements entered into from January 1, 2025, onwards. The bill was vetoed by the Governor due to concerns about its potential negative impact on economic development efforts.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 42-6202, 42-6204, 42-6209, 42-6208, 42-18053
House Engrossed Version: 42-6202, 42-6204, 42-6209, 42-6208, 42-18053