The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend current statutes related to the assessment of fees for counties, cities, towns, councils of governments, and regional transportation authorities that receive state shared revenues. Specifically, it would modify the existing language in section 42-5041 of the Arizona Revised Statutes by expanding the scope of entities subject to the fee assessment to include additional sections (42-6105 and 42-6105.01) and clarifying the assessment process. The bill would also establish a cap on the total fees assessed for fiscal year 2025-2026, not to exceed $6,558,800, and outline the proportional distribution of these fees based on prior fiscal year revenue distributions.

Additionally, the bill would set specific limits on the transfers from the education transaction privilege tax and marijuana excise tax for the same fiscal year, capping them at $795,300 and $177,200 respectively. It would also clarify the use of population data from the most recent census for apportioning fees and make technical and conforming changes to ensure consistency within the statute. Overall, these updates aim to streamline the fee assessment process and ensure that it aligns with the fiscal goals of the state budget for the upcoming years.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 42-5041
House Engrossed Version: 42-5041