ArizonaSB 1144Fifty-seventh Legislature - First Regular SessionSenateWALLET

jail facilities excise tax; extension

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

Voters can approve a new jail tax

A county that has the current jail facilities tax can ask voters to approve a replacement tax before that tax expires. The new tax cannot exceed 4% of the rate set under state law, and the county can lower it. Collections start the month after the current tax expires and can last up to 20 years. Voters must approve it by December 31, 2027, or the authorization ends. The money can pay for jail construction, operations, and cost-reduction programs. Ballot materials include past tax spending, expected revenue, and planned uses; businesses may pass the tax cost on through prices.

County jail funding stays in place

A county that levies the jail facilities tax must keep supporting adult and juvenile jails. In the first year, it must contribute the amount paid under the current tax in the prior year, adjusted for changes in the GDP price deflator. Later contributions are based on the prior year's amount, adjusted by the same measure, and are paid in 12 monthly installments. The rule directs county general-fund money to jail facilities, but does not require households to make a direct payment.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Kevin Payne
Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 90 • No: 17

Senate vote • 5/5/2025

THIRD: Passed

Yes: 45 • No: 12

Senate vote • 4/14/2025

C&P

Yes: 8 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/19/2025

Yes: 7 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/27/2025

THIRD: Passed

Yes: 23 • No: 5

Senate vote • 2/5/2025