The amended SB1246 bill directs Maricopa County to hold an election to decide on the continuation of a transportation excise tax for 20 years, which would fund transportation infrastructure if approved by voters. It specifies how the tax revenue should be distributed, prohibits funding for certain projects like light rail extensions in specified areas, and sets requirements for the election process. The bill also raises the population threshold for counties required to collect this tax and outlines the allocation of funds and transportation planning by the Regional Planning Agency.

The bill proposes changes to the Transportation Policy Committee's composition and responsibilities, including adding new members and redefining the Transportation Tax Plan to be more comprehensive and performance-based. It introduces performance standards for bus routes, with penalties for not meeting these standards, and requires public bidding for new bus routes. The bill also makes various other changes, such as adjustments to fund allocations and performance audits. However, the Governor vetoed the bill, citing that it does not meet the needs of Arizonans and threatens the economic health of Maricopa County and the state.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 28-2064
Senate Engrossed Version: 28-2064
House Engrossed Version: 28-145, 28-304, 28-702.04, 28-6301, 28-6302, 28-6303, 28-6304, 28-6305, 28-6306, 28-6307, 28-6308, 28-6309, 28-6310, 28-6311, 28-6312, 28-6313, 28-6351, 28-6352, 28-6353, 28-6354, 28-6355, 28-6538, 28-6954, 28-7671, 28-7691, 28-7695, 28-9204, 42-6105, 42-6105.01, 42-6105.02, 48-5102, 48-5103, 48-5106, 48-5121, 28-306, 28-307, 28-502, 28-503, 28-504, 28-505, 28-7209, 28-7678, 28-702, 28-1598, 28-601, 28-6532, 28-7001, 28-7002, 1987-1988, 2024-2025, 41-563, 41-1278, 41-1279.06, 2023-2024, 28-6534, 28-6537, 28-6993, 28-6995, 48-5310, 28-7676, 104-59, 28-7674, 28-7677, 9-500.17, 11-269.03, 48-5122, 42-5010, 42-5352, 42-5155, 28-101, 48-5107