The proposed bill amends sections 15-481, 15-491, and 15-949 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, focusing on school finance elections. The bill introduces changes to the language and procedures related to arguments for and against proposed budget increases in school districts. It specifies that individuals must submit arguments with a sworn, notarized statement, and changes the term "person" to "individual" in this context. The bill also mandates that the county school superintendent correct any inaccurate factual statements in the written arguments but does not allow for the correction of the author's opinions.

Additionally, the bill outlines the information that must be included on ballots for elections related to budget increases, overrides, and bond issuances. It requires statements on the ballot to indicate the amount of the proposed increase, whether the increase will be based on a percentage of the school district's revenue control limit in future years, and the estimated tax rate reduction if the measure is not approved. The bill also includes provisions for the continuation of tax rates for bond issuances and budget overrides, specifying the language that must be used on the ballot to inform voters of the tax implications if the continuation is not authorized.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-481, 15-491, 15-949, 16-204, 15-905, 42-12003, 42-12001, 15-422, 15-423, 15-424, 15-426, 15-403, 15-947, 15-482, 15-971, 15-447, 15-342, 15-493, 15-401, 15-402