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 by expanding the scope of entities subject to fees and clarifying the assessment process. The bill would replace the singular reference to "section" with "sections" to include both sections 42-6105 and 42-6105.01, and it would establish a new framework for fee assessment based on the aggregate amount of tax revenues distributed in the two fiscal years preceding the current fiscal year.

Additionally, the bill would introduce specific legislative intents regarding the maximum fees to be assessed in fiscal year 2025-2026, including a cap of $6,558,800 for total fees, and set limits on transfers from certain tax revenues for the Arizona Department of Revenue's Integrated Tax System Modernization Project. It would also clarify the use of population data from the most recent census for apportioning fees among the various entities. Overall, these updates aim to streamline the fee assessment process and ensure that it aligns with the state's fiscal objectives for the upcoming budget years.

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