This bill proposes to amend section 34-243 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, which currently stipulates that contracts for construction materials awarded by political subdivisions must go to bidders who source materials from resident dealers. The existing law requires that these dealers have paid real or personal property taxes for at least two successive years before submitting a bid.

The proposed changes include the insertion of the phrase "and before" to clarify the timeline regarding tax payments, while also deleting the word "prior" to streamline the language. Additionally, the bill maintains the preference for resident dealers over competing bidders whose bids are less than five percent lower, ensuring that local businesses are prioritized in the bidding process. Overall, the updates aim to enhance clarity and maintain support for local contractors and subcontractors.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 34-243