This bill proposes updates to section 42-5041 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically regarding the assessment of fees to counties, cities, towns, councils of governments, and regional transportation authorities that receive state shared revenues. The current law, which assesses fees from June 30, 2022, through June 30, 2028, remains unchanged, but the bill adds new provisions that establish guidelines for the assessment and collection of these fees in fiscal year 2025-2026. Notably, it sets a cap on the total fees at $6,558,800 and outlines the proportional distribution of these fees among the various entities based on their respective revenue distributions from the previous fiscal years.

Additionally, the bill introduces specific limits on transfers related to the fees for fiscal years 2025-2026, 2026-2027, and 2027-2028, ensuring that the amounts do not exceed $795,300 and $177,200 for certain subsections. It also clarifies the methodology for determining the population of counties, cities, and towns for the purpose of apportioning these fees, referencing the most recent United States decennial census. Overall, the bill aims to refine the fee assessment process while maintaining the existing framework of the current law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 42-5041