The proposed bill, HB2501, establishes new procedures for the removal of a county from a community college district (CCD) in Arizona. Under the current law, there are no specific provisions for such removals. The new bill allows 10% of the qualified electors in any county within a multi-county CCD to petition for their county's removal. The process for this removal will follow the same statutory procedures as the formation of a CCD consisting of one county, requiring a majority vote from the petitioning county's electors.

Additionally, the bill outlines the financial responsibilities and asset management that must occur upon a county's removal. This includes preparing a projected list of assets, ensuring that all taxable property in the removed county remains liable for any outstanding debts incurred by the CCD, and allowing the removed county to continue levying taxes to cover these debts. If the removed county can secure sufficient funds through a deposit, a property tax levy may not be necessary. Overall, the bill aims to clarify and streamline the process for counties wishing to separate from existing CCDs while ensuring financial obligations are met.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-1407.01
House Engrossed Version: 15-1407.01