If enacted, this bill would amend current statutes to allow the state of Arizona to conduct a special census of its population during the fifth year following the U.S. Decennial Census. The bill specifies that the results of this state special census must be certified to the State Treasurer, replacing the previous requirement for certification by the Director of the Arizona Department of Revenue. Additionally, the certified results of the state special census would be used as the basis for apportioning the transaction privilege tax (TPT) distribution base and Highway User Revenue Fund (HURF) monies, rather than relying on the census certified by the U.S. Census Bureau.

The bill also includes an appropriation of $10,000,000 from the state General Fund for fiscal year 2026 to support the conduct of the statewide special census. This appropriation is exempt from lapsing provisions, ensuring that the funds remain available for their intended purpose. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the accuracy of population data used for state revenue apportionment while providing necessary funding for the census process.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 28-6532, 42-5033, 42-5033.01