This bill proposes several updates to the Arizona Revised Statutes regarding the salaries of executive officers, effective January 1, 2027. It introduces new salary structures for the superintendent of public instruction, governor, secretary of state, state treasurer, and attorney general, linking their compensation to the median household income for a family of four in Arizona, as determined by the American Community Survey, with specific multipliers for each position. For instance, the governor's salary would be set at 1.2 times the median income, while the superintendent's would be 1.1 times that amount. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the salaries of these positions will not be subject to the provisions of the existing salary review commission.

The bill also includes various deletions and insertions to modernize language and clarify responsibilities. For example, it replaces gender-specific pronouns with gender-neutral terms, such as changing "his" to "the county attorney's" and "the governor's." It also removes outdated provisions regarding salary recommendations and the process for legislative approval, streamlining the procedure for salary adjustments. Furthermore, the bill stipulates that it will only take effect if the Arizona Constitution is amended to allow for these changes, ensuring that the proposed salary adjustments are contingent upon voter approval.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-251, 41-101, 41-121.01, 41-171, 41-191, 41-1103, 41-1903, 41-1904, 15-203, 38-211, 41-1750, 92-544