This bill proposes to amend current statutes regarding the jail facilities excise tax in Arizona, specifically allowing the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors to extend the existing tax for up to 20 years, contingent upon voter approval before January 1, 2028. The new provisions will enable the Board to call for a countywide election to authorize the levy of this tax, which would be collected at a rate of up to one-fifth of a cent. The bill also stipulates that the resolution for the tax extension must include detailed financial projections and be included in the ballot pamphlet sent to voters.

Additionally, the bill introduces specific requirements for the use of the tax revenues, mandating that they be allocated for the construction, renovation, maintenance, and operation of adult and juvenile jail facilities, as well as programs aimed at reducing operational costs. It defines "jail facility" and "GDP price deflator" for clarity in implementation. The new section will be repealed if the tax is not approved by voters by the specified date, ensuring that the authority to levy the tax is time-bound and contingent on public support.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-193, 42-6109.02, 11-133, 16-322, 16-341, 45-415, 45-433, 48-4433, 48-4832, 11-137, 15-905.01, 16-245, 16-412, 16-461, 16-510, 19-123, 19-141, 35-454, 41-563.02, 42-6109.01, 42-17057, 42-17107, 48-620, 48-4021, 48-4236, 48-5314, 48-6432, 48-6433, 16-508, 48-685, 16-244, 16-804, 16-821, 16-823
Senate Engrossed Version: 16-193, 42-6109.02, 11-133, 16-322, 16-341, 45-415, 45-433, 48-4433, 48-4832, 11-137, 15-905.01, 16-245, 16-412, 16-461, 16-510, 19-123, 19-141, 35-454, 41-563.02, 42-6109.01, 42-17057, 42-17107, 48-620, 48-4021, 48-4236, 48-5314, 48-6432, 48-6433, 16-508, 48-685, 16-244, 16-804, 16-821, 16-823