If enacted, this bill would amend current statutes regarding the management of state buildings in Arizona. Specifically, it would replace the existing requirement for the Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA) to report a proposed rental fee exemption to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC) Staff before authorizing such exemptions. Instead, ADOA would be required to submit a report by June 30 of each year detailing all rental fee exemptions authorized in the prior year. This change aims to streamline the reporting process and enhance transparency regarding rental fee exemptions.

Additionally, the bill would maintain the established rental rates for state-owned buildings for the fiscal year 2025-2026, setting the rates at $17.87 per square foot for office space and $6.43 per square foot for storage space. These provisions would ensure that the rental rates remain consistent while also updating the reporting requirements for rental fee exemptions, thereby aligning with the fiscal management goals outlined in the state budget.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-792.01