The proposed bill aims to update current statutes concerning the Maricopa County Stadium District by introducing new provisions and repealing outdated requirements. Specifically, it mandates that the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) account for income tax revenues from professional baseball franchises, redirecting 82% of these revenues to the Maricopa County Stadium District Fund. Additionally, it establishes that transaction privilege tax (TPT) revenues from specific business activities at Chase Field must be transmitted to the District Fund, while also setting caps and penalties related to the Arizona Diamondbacks' potential departure from the facility. The bill further specifies that funds can only be used for capital repairs and improvements to Chase Field and its infrastructure, and it requires a two-thirds majority vote from the newly structured Stadium District Board for certain allocations.

Moreover, the bill modifies the governance of the Stadium District Board by replacing the current Board of Supervisors with appointed members who possess relevant expertise, with initial appointments required by January 1, 2026. It prohibits the Board from acquiring property through eminent domain and outlines the responsibilities of the Arizona Diamondbacks regarding any debts related to the District Fund. The legislation also clarifies definitions related to major league baseball facilities and adjacent buildings, streamlines tax processes, and enhances financial support for local sports infrastructure, while ensuring that funds are specifically allocated for the upkeep and improvement of Chase Field.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 28-2154.01, 42-1116, 42-5008.01, 42-5009, 42-5029, 42-5032.03, 42-5061, 42-5073, 42-5074, 42-5075, 42-5159, 42-6018, 42-6113, 43-206, 43-209, 48-4231, 28-2154, 42-6051, 35-146, 35-147, 42-1117, 42-3104, 49-282, 5-834, 42-1123, 42-1125, 42-5063, 42-1104, 28-4301, 42-6004, 42-5040, 42-5076, 42-5005, 28-9601, 42-5014, 42-5070, 42-5010, 42-5155, 42-5010.01, 42-5164, 42-5205, 42-1118, 42-1254, 42-5030, 42-5030.01, 42-5031, 42-5032, 42-5032.01, 42-5032.02, 17-273, 15-2084, 15-1648, 15-1472, 42-5031.01, 15-971, 2001-2002, 2002-2003, 2003-2004, 2004-2005, 2005-2006, 15-154, 15-154.01, 15-241, 43-1072.01, 15-977, 41-2257, 41-2258, 42-5033, 42-5033.01, 42-6010, 9-626, 41-194.01, 15-1402, 15-1403, 15-1409, 42-5156, 23-501, 36-1901, 28-5201, 42-6017, 88-525, 95-627, 99-661, 111-296, 28-5739, 28-8344, 42-5001, 3-311, 46-191, 36-551, 41-3201, 41-1514.02, 1-215, 49-426, 49-480, 41-1516, 44-1771, 45-604, 28-1171, 104-104, 41-1519, 44-1302, 42-5064, 5-111, 42-5062, 110-246, 32-1121, 42-1301, 15-1670, 9-463.05, 11-1102, 49-701, 3-361, 3-262, 42-12002, 42-12003, 42-12004, 41-4001, 41-1520, 42-6105.01, 42-6109.01
House Engrossed Version: 28-2154.01, 42-1116, 42-5008.01, 42-5009, 42-5029, 42-5032.03, 42-5061, 42-5073, 42-5074, 42-5075, 42-5159, 42-6018, 42-6113, 43-206, 43-209, 48-4203, 48-4231, 48-4238, 28-2154, 42-6051, 35-146, 35-147, 42-1117, 42-3104, 49-282, 5-834, 42-1123, 42-1125, 42-5063, 42-1104, 28-4301, 42-6004, 42-5040, 42-5076, 42-5005, 28-9601, 42-5014, 42-5070, 42-5010, 42-5155, 42-5010.01, 42-5164, 42-5205, 42-1118, 42-1254, 42-5030, 42-5030.01, 42-5031, 42-5032, 42-5032.01, 42-5032.02, 17-273, 15-2084, 15-1648, 15-1472, 42-5031.01, 15-971, 2001-2002, 2002-2003, 2003-2004, 2004-2005, 2005-2006, 15-154, 15-154.01, 15-241, 43-1072.01, 15-977, 41-2257, 41-2258, 42-5033, 42-5033.01, 42-6010, 9-626, 41-194.01, 15-1402, 15-1403, 15-1409, 42-5156, 23-501, 36-1901, 28-5201, 42-6017, 88-525, 95-627, 99-661, 111-296, 28-5739, 28-8344, 42-5001, 3-311, 46-191, 36-551, 41-3201, 41-1514.02, 1-215, 49-426, 49-480, 41-1516, 44-1771, 45-604, 28-1171, 104-104, 41-1519, 44-1302, 42-5064, 5-111, 42-5062, 110-246, 32-1121, 42-1301, 15-1670, 9-463.05, 11-1102, 49-701, 3-361, 3-262, 42-12002, 42-12003, 42-12004, 41-4001, 41-1520, 42-6105.01, 48-4202, 48-4204, 35-323, 48-4231.01
Senate Engrossed Version: 28-2154.01, 42-1116, 42-5008.01, 42-5009, 42-5010, 42-5029, 42-5032.03, 42-5061, 42-5073, 42-5074, 42-5075, 42-5159, 42-6018, 42-6113, 43-209, 48-4201, 48-4202, 48-4203, 48-4231, 48-4238, 48-4239, 28-2154, 42-6051, 35-146, 35-147, 42-1117, 43-206, 42-3104, 49-282, 5-834, 42-1123, 42-1125, 42-5063, 42-1104, 28-4301, 42-6004, 42-5040, 42-5076, 42-5005, 28-9601, 42-5070, 42-5072, 42-5069, 42-5032.02, 42-5014, 42-5155, 42-5010.01, 42-5164, 42-5205, 42-1118, 42-1254, 42-5030, 42-5030.01, 42-5031, 42-5032, 42-5032.01, 17-273, 15-2084, 15-1648, 15-1472, 42-5031.01, 15-971, 2001-2002, 2002-2003, 2003-2004, 2004-2005, 2005-2006, 15-154, 15-154.01, 15-241, 43-1072.01, 15-977, 41-2257, 41-2258, 42-5033, 42-5033.01, 42-6010, 9-626, 41-194.01, 15-1402, 15-1403, 15-1409, 42-5156, 23-501, 36-1901, 28-5201, 42-6017, 88-525, 95-627, 99-661, 111-296, 28-5739, 28-8344, 42-5001, 3-311, 46-191, 36-551, 41-3201, 41-1514.02, 1-215, 49-426, 49-480, 41-1516, 44-1771, 45-604, 28-1171, 104-104, 41-1519, 44-1302, 42-5064, 5-111, 42-5062, 110-246, 32-1121, 42-1301, 15-1670, 9-463.05, 11-1102, 49-701, 3-361, 3-262, 42-12002, 42-12003, 42-12004, 41-4001, 41-1520, 42-6105, 42-6105.01, 48-4237, 37-521, 48-4204, 35-323, 48-4231.01
Chaptered Version: 28-2154.01, 42-1116, 42-5008.01, 42-5009, 42-5010, 42-5029, 42-5032.03, 42-5061, 42-5073, 42-5074, 42-5075, 42-5159, 42-6018, 42-6113, 43-209, 48-4201, 48-4202, 48-4203, 48-4231, 48-4238, 48-4239, 28-2154, 42-6051, 35-146, 35-147, 42-1117, 43-206, 42-3104, 49-282, 5-834, 42-1123, 42-1125, 42-5063, 42-1104, 28-4301, 42-6004, 42-5040, 42-5076, 42-5005, 28-9601, 42-5070, 42-5072, 42-5069, 42-5032.02, 42-5014, 42-5155, 42-5010.01, 42-5164, 42-5205, 42-1118, 42-1254, 42-5030, 42-5030.01, 42-5031, 42-5032, 42-5032.01, 17-273, 15-2084, 15-1648, 15-1472, 42-5031.01, 15-971, 2001-2002, 2002-2003, 2003-2004, 2004-2005, 2005-2006, 15-154, 15-154.01, 15-241, 43-1072.01, 15-977, 41-2257, 41-2258, 42-5033, 42-5033.01, 42-6010, 9-626, 41-194.01, 15-1402, 15-1403, 15-1409, 42-5156, 23-501, 36-1901, 28-5201, 42-6017, 88-525, 95-627, 99-661, 111-296, 28-5739, 28-8344, 42-5001, 3-311, 46-191, 36-551, 41-3201, 41-1514.02, 1-215, 49-426, 49-480, 41-1516, 44-1771, 45-604, 28-1171, 104-104, 41-1519, 44-1302, 42-5064, 5-111, 42-5062, 110-246, 32-1121, 42-1301, 15-1670, 9-463.05, 11-1102, 49-701, 3-361, 3-262, 42-12002, 42-12003, 42-12004, 41-4001, 41-1520, 42-6105, 42-6105.01, 48-4237, 37-521, 48-4204, 35-323, 48-4231.01