The proposed bill, if enacted, would make several significant updates to current statutes regarding the administration of the statewide database of voter registration information and the Budget Stabilization Fund. Specifically, it would amend the existing law to change the funding structure for the County Contributions to the Voter Registration System Fund, replacing the requirement for an agreement between counties and the Secretary of State with a system where counties are charged directly for their contributions. The bill would also mandate that these funds be used specifically for the development and administration of the voter registration system, and it would establish a process for the Secretary of State to assess and collect these contributions annually based on the number of active registered voters in each county.

Additionally, the bill would suspend the requirement for the legislature to appropriate or transfer funds from the Budget Stabilization Fund for the fiscal years 2026 through 2028, and it would continue to allow the fund to exceed its usual cap of 10% of state General Fund revenue for FY 2026. Other changes include renaming the Arizona Commission of African-American Affairs to the Arizona Office of African-American Affairs, and requiring the Director of the Arizona Department of Administration to consult with legislative budget units during the implementation of financial management systems. The bill also stipulates that any unrestricted federal funds received during a specified period must be deposited into the state general fund for essential services.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-168.01, 16-168.02, 41-531, 41-532, 41-533, 41-534, 16-168, 35-190, 2025-2026, 42-5029, 41-2955, 35-313